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The Business of Recruiting

Recruiting from the Middle of Nowhere



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The evolution of the Internet, teleworker technology, and the current shift in workforce demographics offer employment possibilities we once only dreamed about during our daily commutes. For a growing number of recruiters, working remotely is the new virtual reality.

I am one of a growing number of people who work virtually. A couple of years ago, I moved from Warwick, New York, to Columbia County, Pennsylvania. Warwick was a great place to live; a nice town about 65 miles northwest of NYC, but the cost of living was becoming absurd.

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The Compensation Question



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Despite the economy, or perhaps because of the economy, professionals are increasingly inclined to negotiate better compensation levels as fuel, food, healthcare, and other expenses grow. A new survey finds that 63% are more likely to try to negotiate a better compensation package with a new employer, compared to 58% in 2007.

This is making more firms anxious to win over top candidates, with 56% willing to negotiate compensation for top candidates, and 19% very willing, according to the survey.