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Media Staffing Network Welcomes New Owner Lisa Fields

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Media Staffing Network proudly announces its new owner, Lisa Fields. With extensive experience in broadcasting and a proven track record of leadership in the industry Fields is poised to usher Media Staffing Network into an exciting new chapter. Lisa comes to Media Staffing Network with an extensive career in media. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President/General Manager of Broadcast1Source, the nation’s leading compliance software solution specializing in the radio & television i

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How to Attract the Younger Generations

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A question that arose from our recent Rising Above session was how to entice young people into our business. That has been a burning topic the entire time I have owned this business – since 1993! Traditionally as an entertainment business, we didn’t need to use much muscle to hire sellers. There was a line out the door of hungry recent grads who couldn’t wait to get into advertising.

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Founder Laurie Kahn Retires

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Founder Laurie Kahn Retires I want to announce that after 29 years in business I have decided to retire to pursue my next chapter. First and foremost, allow me to thank you for trusting Media Staffing Network with your career decisions over many years. Between guiding job seekers to the right position and working with hiring managers to help them locate and hire their next employee, it has been very fulfilling to help make the right matches.

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Summer Hiring

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It’s finally summer! Everyone seems to be taking a break for a little rest and relaxation. But does your hiring agenda need to suffer just because it’s vacation season? We don’t think so. Here are a couple of quick tips to beat the summer hiring slump. Making the summer fun for your current employees never hurts. Take advantage of the good weather to add a few great company activities; ice cream parties, company picnics, and outdoor team-building exercises.

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Just Graduated?

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Are you a new grad? Geared up and ready to face the work world? Or are you just trying to have one more summer of freedom? Either way, you can do a few things to help progress that first “real world” job search! First, update your college resume. Now is the time to clear off any high school jobs (unless they relate to your chosen field) and focus on your education, internship experience, leadership skills acquired, and awards you might have won during your college career.

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Are You In Touch with Employee Concerns?

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Summer is well underway, with back to school just around the corner. Like most companies, you may want to add staff, especially in sales. With current economic crises such as the high gas price and inflation, what can you do as an employer to attract and keep staff? It costs them more to come to the office, get out to meet with and entertain clients and prospects.

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Soft Skills In The Spotlight

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In today’s hiring climate, there will always be a candidate who is better educated with a more impressive work history and experience. On paper, they look like just the right person for the job. How do you position yourself to stand out? The changing landscape of working from home, remotely, and in-office has created a new playbook for everyone. Hiring managers today are looking at soft skills as a deciding factor in whether or not to hire a candidate.