sparkCast | The Spark Hire Podcast http://blog.sparkhire.com/category/sparkcast/ The sparkCast is your weekly look at news and trends in the job market and startups with the staff at SparkHire.com Wed, 30 May 2012 20:00:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=sparkCast | The Spark Hire Podcast The sparkCast is your weekly look at news and trends in the job market and startups with the staff at SparkHire.com Spark Hire Staff no blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) 2011. Spark Hire, Inc. All rights reserved. The Official Podcast of SparkHire.com Spark,Hire,sparkCast,Job,Search,Jobseeker,HR,Careers,Hiring,Recruiting sparkCast | The Spark Hire Podcast http://blog.sparkhire.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/spIcon144.jpg http://blog.sparkhire.com/category/sparkcast/ Northbrook, Illinois Weekly 2011. Spark Hire, Inc. All rights reserved.Spark,Hire,sparkCast,Job,Search,Jobseeker,HR,Careers,Hiring,RecruitingBusiness/CareersBusiness/Business NewsBusiness/Management & Marketingblog@sparkhire.comSpark Hire Staff sparkCast Episode 027 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/gQjWbXIESVU/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/04/27/sparkcast-episode-027/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:27:59 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=4766 Continue reading →]]> The sparkCast is picking up some steam once again! Please enjoy our discussions of the job market and relevant topics to help you with your job search.

Happy Friday Spark News readers! Keep up with us over the weekend, though because even though most rest on the weekend, the job market does not.

]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/04/27/sparkcast-episode-027/feed/ 0 podcast The sparkCast is picking up some steam once again! Please enjoy our discussions of the job market and relevant topics to help you with your job search. - Happy Friday Spark News readers! Keep up with us over the weekend, The sparkCast is picking up some steam once again! Please enjoy our discussions of the job market and relevant topics to help you with your job search. Happy Friday Spark News readers! Keep up with us over the weekend, though because even though most rest on the weekend, the job market does not. Spark Hire Staff no 8:28 http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/04/27/sparkcast-episode-027/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-episode-027http://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast27.mp3 sparkCast Episode 026 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/IaJZttNHH3c/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/04/13/sparkcast-episode-026/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:30:26 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=4531 Continue reading →]]> Hey Spark News readers!

It’s been awhile since we had a podcast, but we’ve finally brought it back! This week, like all the other weeks, we’re talking about jobs, jobs, jobs. So much is going on in the job market right now that we can never stop talking about jobs! Specifically, your Spark News writers Chris and Nicole are talking about the 5 Out of the Box Ways to Stand Out in Your Video Resume. Nicole wrote a blog post on it, but it’s always great to delve deeper into the subject. And what better way than with a podcast?

Chris and Nicole also took a couple minutes to discuss how important it is to take a break from your job search. It can get stressful, so walking away for a bit is a great idea. So, enjoy our podcast for this week and let us know what you think.

If you have any comments or have any questions you would like us to address in next week’s podcast, please let us know! We will be happy to discuss them for you.

]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/04/13/sparkcast-episode-026/feed/ 0 podcast Hey Spark News readers! - It's been awhile since we had a podcast, but we've finally brought it back! This week, like all the other weeks, we're talking about jobs, jobs, jobs. So much is going on in the job market right now that we can never stop ta... Hey Spark News readers! It's been awhile since we had a podcast, but we've finally brought it back! This week, like all the other weeks, we're talking about jobs, jobs, jobs. So much is going on in the job market right now that we can never stop talking about jobs! Specifically, your Spark News writers Chris and Nicole are talking about the 5 Out of the Box Ways to Stand Out in Your Video Resume. Nicole wrote a blog post on it, but it's always great to delve deeper into the subject. And what better way than with a podcast? Chris and Nicole also took a couple minutes to discuss how important it is to take a break from your job search. It can get stressful, so walking away for a bit is a great idea. So, enjoy our podcast for this week and let us know what you think. If you have any comments or have any questions you would like us to address in next week's podcast, please let us know! We will be happy to discuss them for you. Spark Hire Staff no 9:37 http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/04/13/sparkcast-episode-026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-episode-026http://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast26.mp3 sparkCast Episode 025 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/KCsRjkEFlHg/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/01/30/sparkcast-episode-025/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:00:04 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=2942 Continue reading →]]> The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, and more.

STORIES:
Young Adults and STEM
Global Jobs Growth a Must for Recovery
Economy Grows, Job Market Doesn’t

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HOST – Mark Spirek (Web Media at Spark Hire)
WITH – Nicole Nicholson (Content Editor at Spark Hire)

]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/01/30/sparkcast-episode-025/feed/ 333 podcast The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, and more. - STORIES: Young Adults and STEM Global Jobs Growth a Must for Recovery Economy Grows, Job Market Doesn’t - Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, and more. STORIES: Young Adults and STEM Global Jobs Growth a Must for Recovery Economy Grows, Job Market Doesn’t Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel HOST - Mark Spirek (Web Media at Spark Hire) WITH - Nicole Nicholson (Content Editor at Spark Hire) Spark Hire Staff no 16:46 http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/01/30/sparkcast-episode-025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-episode-025http://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast25.mp3 sparkCast Episode 024 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/Fi7CM8sFf-M/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/01/23/sparkcast-episode-024/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:00:26 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=2837 Continue reading →]]> The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, and more.

STORIES:
Job hopping
Unemployment Compensation Gingrich
Steve Jobs/HR

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HOST – Mark Spirek (Web Media at Spark Hire)
WITH -
Nicole Nicholson (Content Editor at Spark Hire)
Adeel Alam (Marketing Coordinator at Spark Hire)

]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/01/23/sparkcast-episode-024/feed/ 308 podcast The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, and more. - STORIES: Job hopping Unemployment Compensation Gingrich Steve Jobs/HR Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, and more. STORIES: Job hopping Unemployment Compensation Gingrich Steve Jobs/HR Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel HOST - Mark Spirek (Web Media at Spark Hire) WITH - Nicole Nicholson (Content Editor at Spark Hire) Adeel Alam (Marketing Coordinator at Spark Hire) Spark Hire Staff no 24:55 http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/01/23/sparkcast-episode-024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-episode-024http://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast24.mp3 sparkCast Episode 023 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/Crnl692NLsI/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/01/16/sparkcast-023/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:00:52 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=2742 Continue reading →]]> The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, and more.

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HOST – Mark Spirek (Web Media at Spark Hire)
ALSO – Nicole Nicholson (Content Editor at Spark Hire) & Adeel Alam (Marketing Coordinator at Spark Hire)
THEME – Ordinary Man by Shearer

]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/01/16/sparkcast-023/feed/ 0 podcast The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, and more. - Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel - The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, and more. Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel HOST - Mark Spirek (Web Media at Spark Hire) ALSO - Nicole Nicholson (Content Editor at Spark Hire) & Adeel Alam (Marketing Coordinator at Spark Hire) THEME - Ordinary Man by Shearer Spark Hire Staff no 10:29 http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/01/16/sparkcast-023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-023http://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast23.mp3 sparkCast Episode 022: Holiday Edition http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/eLHA8px2YUg/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2011/12/26/sparkcast-episode-022-holiday-edition/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:00:41 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=2535 Continue reading →]]> The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, startups, and more.

This a quick fun podcast where Nicole and I (Mark) walk around Spark Hire HQ and ask some of our co-workers about their worst jobs and predictions for the new year. From all of us at Spark Hire… Happy Holidays, Merry Festivus and we hope you all FIND YOUR SPARK in the new year!

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HOST – Mark Spirek (Web Media at Spark Hire)
ALSO – Nicole Nicholson (Journalist at Spark Hire)
THEME – Ordinary Man by Shearer

]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2011/12/26/sparkcast-episode-022-holiday-edition/feed/ 0 Happy Holidays,Merry Festivus,podcast The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, startups, and more. - This a quick fun podcast where Nicole and I (Mark) walk around Spark Hire HQ and ask some of our co-workers about their worst jobs and prediction... The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, startups, and more. This a quick fun podcast where Nicole and I (Mark) walk around Spark Hire HQ and ask some of our co-workers about their worst jobs and predictions for the new year. From all of us at Spark Hire... Happy Holidays, Merry Festivus and we hope you all FIND YOUR SPARK in the new year! Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel HOST - Mark Spirek (Web Media at Spark Hire) ALSO - Nicole Nicholson (Journalist at Spark Hire) THEME - Ordinary Man by Shearer Spark Hire Staff no 4:31 http://blog.sparkhire.com/2011/12/26/sparkcast-episode-022-holiday-edition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-episode-022-holiday-editionhttp://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast22.mp3 sparkCast Episode 021 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/aCrDC9FSr3c/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2011/12/19/sparkcast-episode-021/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:00:25 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=2447 Continue reading →]]> The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, startups, and more.

The Job Market:
Office Christmas party survival guide
Holiday Tipping Done Right
Santa Claus’ Holiday Wage
Salvation Army volunteers now take donations with Square
Queen cancels staff Christmas party

sparkNews:
Love Them or Hate Them, Office Christmas Parties Are Back In Action
Things To Remember For Your Holiday Office Party
The Rules to Workplace Gifting

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HOST – Mark Spirek (Web Media at Spark Hire)
ALSO – Nicole Nicholson (Journalist at Spark Hire)
THEME – Ordinary Man by Shearer

]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2011/12/19/sparkcast-episode-021/feed/ 0 podcast The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, startups, and more. - The Job Market: Office Christmas party survival guide Holiday Tipping Done Right Santa Claus' Holiday Wage The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, startups, and more. The Job Market: Office Christmas party survival guide Holiday Tipping Done Right Santa Claus' Holiday Wage Salvation Army volunteers now take donations with Square Queen cancels staff Christmas party sparkNews: Love Them or Hate Them, Office Christmas Parties Are Back In Action Things To Remember For Your Holiday Office Party The Rules to Workplace Gifting Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel HOST - Mark Spirek (Web Media at Spark Hire) ALSO - Nicole Nicholson (Journalist at Spark Hire) THEME - Ordinary Man by Shearer Spark Hire Staff no http://blog.sparkhire.com/2011/12/19/sparkcast-episode-021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-episode-021http://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast21.mp3 sparkCast Episode 020 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/TDpJvrm1HMY/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2011/12/12/sparkcast-episode-020/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:00:30 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=2342 Continue reading →]]> The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, startups, and more.

The Job Market:
Job-Hunting tips for unemployed grads
Unemployment discrimination in the job market
Top fields to major in to find a job

Job Numbers:
BLS For November
Greek unemployment remains high
Slow improvement in job market

sparkNews:
99% becomes 1%
20-somethings move back in with Mom and Dad
Unemployment benefit applications hit 9 month low

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HOST – Mark Spirek (UX Designer at Spark Hire)
ALSO – Nicole Nicholson (Journalist at Spark Hire)
THEME – Ordinary Man by Shearer

]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2011/12/12/sparkcast-episode-020/feed/ 0 podcast The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, startups, and more. - The Job Market: Job-Hunting tips for unemployed grads Unemployment discrimination in the job market Top fields to major in to find a job - The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, startups, and more. The Job Market: Job-Hunting tips for unemployed grads Unemployment discrimination in the job market Top fields to major in to find a job Job Numbers: BLS For November Greek unemployment remains high Slow improvement in job market sparkNews: 99% becomes 1% 20-somethings move back in with Mom and Dad Unemployment benefit applications hit 9 month low Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel HOST - Mark Spirek (UX Designer at Spark Hire) ALSO - Nicole Nicholson (Journalist at Spark Hire) THEME - Ordinary Man by Shearer Spark Hire Staff no 12:59 http://blog.sparkhire.com/2011/12/12/sparkcast-episode-020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-episode-020http://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast20.mp3 sparkCast Episode 019 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/pT78E7BmpOc/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2011/12/05/sparkcast-episode-019/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:00:55 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=2239 Continue reading →]]> The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, startups, and more.

The Job Market:
84% of Workers Want to Quit Jobs
New Occupation: 20,000 march for economic justice in NYC
Unemployment Drops to 8.6%

Job Numbers:
BLS For November
GOP stance softens on job numbers
U.S. shrinking workforce a worrisome sign

sparkNews:
Changes to Careers in the New Economy
California Global Warming Laws Hurt Job Market
Auto Jobs Predicted to Spike in the Next Three Years

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HOST – Mark Spirek (UX Designer at Spark Hire)
ALSO – Nicole Nicholson (Journalist at Spark Hire)
THEME – Ordinary Man by Shearer

]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2011/12/05/sparkcast-episode-019/feed/ 0 podcast The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, startups, and more. - The Job Market: 84% of Workers Want to Quit Jobs New Occupation: 20,000 march for economic justice in NYC Unemployment Drops to 8.6% - The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, startups, and more. The Job Market: 84% of Workers Want to Quit Jobs New Occupation: 20,000 march for economic justice in NYC Unemployment Drops to 8.6% Job Numbers: BLS For November GOP stance softens on job numbers U.S. shrinking workforce a worrisome sign sparkNews: Changes to Careers in the New Economy California Global Warming Laws Hurt Job Market Auto Jobs Predicted to Spike in the Next Three Years Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel HOST - Mark Spirek (UX Designer at Spark Hire) ALSO - Nicole Nicholson (Journalist at Spark Hire) THEME - Ordinary Man by Shearer Spark Hire Staff no 11:10 http://blog.sparkhire.com/2011/12/05/sparkcast-episode-019/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-episode-019http://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast19.mp3 sparkCast Episode 018 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/2h94EB7JK7o/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2011/11/21/sparkcast-episode-018/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:00:27 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=2039 Continue reading →]]> The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, startups, and more.

The Job Market:
No jobs for the youth
Holiday season no time to apply for jobs? A total myth
Obama’s Healthcare Plan for Jobs

Startups:
6 Things Jeff Bezos Knew Back in 1997 That Made Amazon a Gorilla
Amazon ranks higher than Microsoft in ‘dream job’ survey
Startup Raps For Angel Funding

Job Numbers:
BLS For October

sparkNews:
Harvard Investing in Startup Companies
American’s Perception of Jobs Recovery
More Freedom, More Jobs

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HOST – Mark Spirek (UX Designer at Spark Hire)
ALSO – Nicole Nicholson (Journalist at Spark Hire)
THEME – Ordinary Man by Shearer

]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2011/11/21/sparkcast-episode-018/feed/ 0 podcast The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, startups, and more. - The Job Market: No jobs for the youth Holiday season no time to apply for jobs? A total myth Obama's Healthcare Plan for Jobs - Startups: The official podcast of SparkHire.com. Covering news related to the job market, HR, startups, and more. The Job Market: No jobs for the youth Holiday season no time to apply for jobs? A total myth Obama's Healthcare Plan for Jobs Startups: 6 Things Jeff Bezos Knew Back in 1997 That Made Amazon a Gorilla Amazon ranks higher than Microsoft in 'dream job' survey Startup Raps For Angel Funding Job Numbers: BLS For October sparkNews: Harvard Investing in Startup Companies American’s Perception of Jobs Recovery More Freedom, More Jobs Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel HOST - Mark Spirek (UX Designer at Spark Hire) ALSO - Nicole Nicholson (Journalist at Spark Hire) THEME - Ordinary Man by Shearer Spark Hire Staff no 11:35 http://blog.sparkhire.com/2011/11/21/sparkcast-episode-018/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-episode-018http://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast18.mp3 Spark Hire StaffnonadultThe Official Podcast of SparkHire.com