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Liz Harder our President and our recruiter Deb Nicolas attended a public showing of the NBC show "Fashion Star" last night which featured fashion designer Ross Bennett at the UT Club here in Austin Texas! Here is a pic with Ross Bennett from the event:

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This article was shared on our Facebook site (http://www.facebook.com/harderconsulting) today by one of our Members. The article details why temporary work is an important aspect of a person's career and the benefits of having done temporary work in today's society. This article was taken from Forbes:…

We are pleased to announce that we have received a few new positions available that are in the Houston, Texas area. We have placed them in a new forum under the Positions tab of our website for viewing or click on the link below to access.

http://harderconsulting.com/forum/categories/houston-texas-positions/listForCategory 

Harder Consu/ting will be attending this luncheon at the UT Club. It should be a nice event and we hope to see some familiar faces. …

Merrry Christmas from all of the staff here at Harder Consulting! May you have a safe and warm holiday weekend.…

Liz Harder, President of Harder Consulting attended the 2011 SMSDC Awards Gala held in San Antonio, Texas this year. Here are some details of the event:

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No matter your industry, there will always be competition in the job market. Knowing what will make you stand out from the crowd is what makes the difference between getting the interview or not, getting offered that promotion or getting overlooked. To help you get noticed by recruiters…

It’s no secret that the current state of the American, and global economy, has companies in a tailspin. Unemployment is still high, industries are in a fragile state and it’s hard for many to feel any sense of security. A common trend that has made itself evident recently is that many companies are electing to “reinvent” themselves in order to stay ahead of the competition.

One of the first places to begin such renovations is by adding new employees. Adding new, executive-level…

Liz Harder, President of Harder Consulting, participated in the Austin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure(r) on Sunday, November 13,2011. The race route started on Congress Avenue at 18th Street, circled around the Capitol, and finished at the intersection of 18th and Brazos Streets. Liz was a member of the Pene's Princesses team honoring Pene Henry. 

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The job market is a cut-throat place these days, but is it extra difficult for older workers? The consensus seems to be “yes”. The questions that arise may include: are they less qualified? Less hardworking? Or is it that younger workers are less expensive?  These are the questions that are…

Are you interested in making a larger salary? Before you ask your boss for a raise, you may want to review your current workplace activity to ensure you are performing at your best. The better your value in the workplace, the better the chance at a promotion and the salary boost that…

The interviewing process and landing a job are no small feats. But once you land the position, that’s when the real work begins. Trying to establish a good reputation and trust at the beginning of a new job is an important part of building relationships at your new place of business; it helps shape your…

Every year when the seasons begin to change and the holidays fast approach, job seekers and career advisors find themselves discussing the often repeated topic: “are companies hiring during the holidays?” In our experience, this claim is nothing more than a myth that’s been circulated among business professionals seeking employment. Of course, there are times throughout the year when companies slow down the hiring process either due to end-of-the-year vacations, a lack of available budget…

When your company prepares itself to hire new employees, managers will quickly find that it is an exciting, sometimes trying, process. The talent pool is filled with individuals that may be a great fit for your company; however, the reality is that your company may spend weeks—even months—interviewing prospects without success. Time is money and we understand that many companies cannot afford to waste on hunting for talent. When your company chooses to invest in recruiting agency, you will…

This is the time of year when people begin to really feel stressed: holidays are approaching, bills are piling up and the pressure is on at work to get major projects completed before the start of the new year. It’s common knowledge that stress follows us, be it at home or to work, we struggle to…

Advancing—or even jumping headfirst into the finance industry—can prove to be a monumental task. It’s vital for you to gain a competitive edge over other candidates by standing out and properly preparing yourself for the recruiting and interviewing process. We’ve put together some insights into the dynamics of for a career in finance.

Once you elect to work with a recruiter, the real work begins. No matter how interesting your story might be, recruiters choose to focus on how your…

It’s a war out there—figuratively, of course. Job seekers and hiring managers are battling tooth and nail to come out on top. Recruiters want to hire the best candidates and candidates are battling to be the best prospect. The pool of candidates, although substantial, lacks volume when it comes to experience. It is our job as recruiters to not only attract, but also retain the best candidates for your industry.

How do we make that happen?

In short, we find the “needle in the…

It’s not news that networking is a vital to jobseekers on the hunt for a new career. It’s said regularly by professionals and job seekers alike, “It’s all about who you know”. Do you know the right people? Whether you are just starting your networking venture or consider yourself a networking veteran, there are five top individuals who should be in your network.

The Mentor. This is a person who has accomplished the amount of success you wish to one day accomplish. They will act…

When it comes to reviewing résumés, the sheer volume of résumés received in their inbox can overwhelm a recruiter. Think about it: a recruiter could get hundreds upon hundreds of résumés for a single job posting. And with that amount, it can be difficult to differentiate one from the other. That is why it’s important that your résumé has unique properties, such as URLs and hyperlinks, to make it stand out among the sea of qualified applicants.

Should you opt to use live URLs…

Well-rounded, dedicated recruiters know the difference between sourcing and recruiting; they also know the difference between passive candidates compared to the active ones. To be an effective, successful recruiter, there are several characteristics you must possess that help define you from hiring average employees…