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Just before the New Year, human resources and talent management expert Dr. John Sullivan released his recruitment predictions for 2014 and beyond.  While his two-part article is heavily directed toward those in the agency recruiting profession, his projections are beneficial to anyone anticipating involvement in the hiring process this year – either as an employer looking to increase headcount or as a job-seeking professional.

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Smartphones have become an increasingly popular tool to facilitate searches for employment and related tasks. Job seekers without smartphones place themselves at a severe disadvantage. We’ve identified seven ways that smartphones provide an “edge” to professionals seeking new job opportunities.