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NCASP Regional Events has set up a networking taking place at Charlotte Epicenter’s Blackfinn Saloon on Thursday, November 10, 2011, starting at 5:30 p.m. upstairs, Staffing After Dark. Come out and join yourfellow staffing, recruiting and human resources partners and network with Charlotte’s best!  NCASP strives to provide events and resources to drive your individual performance to the next level.  Sign up at www.ncasp.com, create your individual profile for…See More

Come Network with Charlotte Area Staffing and Recruiting professionals, sponsored by NCASP.

Searching for a new job consistently makes the list of one of life’s most stressful events. Today’s economyonly compounds this stress, with one job opening for every six job seekers. However, as the economyturns, many staffing firms will find that disgruntled job seekers will become their new focus. Join us toreview common pitfalls and best practices for working with candidates, as well as simple technology andprocess tactics for improving interaction with your company.Pamela LaksanaSales…See More

Email Marketing Essentials: What does it take to create a great email marketing campaign? Let us show you some of the best practices we’ve learned in 10 years of providing email solutions to the staffing industry

Many companies and job candidates are unable to name a single staffing firm from memory. This means that there is a huge audience that is completely missing your value proposition. Using data gathered during the 2009 Opportunities in Staffing survey, conducted by Inavero Institute for Service Research and CareerBuilder, this session addresses the strengths and weaknesses of staffing and recruiting brands. This program will identify ways firms can craft messages and build a presence that…See More

When we hang out together in Wrightsville Beach, NC, I’m going to share new philosophies and specific scripting that will help prospective clients and prospective candidates WANT to take your call when you place it. So that you can stay RELEVANT, every day in every way. That's what is is going to take to be a part of creating our upcoming economic recovery.And, in preparation for that, we will spend next week’s webinar focusing on how to leave good voicemail messages so more of your calls get…See More

It was the best of times, It was the worst of timesA Strategy for Recruiting Success in Uncertain Times"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times;--Charles DickensWe are doing business in the most tumultuous economy in decades. Every industry in this country faces unprecedented challenges as we grapple with changes—some good, some bad. But there is real prosperity in the air for those recruiters who can not only manage the chaos, but learn to thrive on it.As the recession winds down…See More

The Top 5 Recruiter Resolutions for 2010: Insight, Awareness and Skills to Create Winning HabitsMark Krajnik, CPC, will share winning habits in recruiting that will enable you to make more money and build better business relationships in 2010 and beyond. He will also share with you how to create a path to greater success using his REAL Goals strategy. Through Mark’s 18 years in the executive search and staffing industry, he has had the opportunity to align and work with Peak Performers all over…See More