tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54585732011-04-22T01:34:55.932-04:00TrueCareers Career BlogHere's where you get the real scoop on how to get the job you want faster. No big formal articles to weed through, just quick insider tips from people in the business. Be sure to send this link to your friends.Joannanoreply@blogger.comBlogger631100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1149018820167361722006-05-30T15:52:00.000-04:002006-05-30T16:01:09.546-04:00Education or experience - which one will help you advance in your career?You're bored in your job, recently unemployed or tired of being passed up for a promotion at work. The real question on your mind is whether you should get more education or work on improving and expanding your skill set and experience. This is a question that frequently crosses my mind and I'm sure ... the mind of millions Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1147459956682021152006-05-12T14:48:00.000-04:002006-05-12T14:52:36.693-04:00Decoding RSS FeedsXML ... RSS ... what do all these letters mean? Today's internet is chock full of elusive new acronyms that are seemingly created on a daily basis and, unless you are amongst the most tech-savvy of us, you may find it hard to keep up with all of the latest developments.You may have noticed the new addition of an XML button () on several pages within TrueCareers and, for those Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13700741989089996315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1146251329660271832006-04-28T15:05:00.000-04:002006-04-28T15:08:49.673-04:00Tips For Getting A Great Performance ReviewIt's that time of year ... time for a review of your performance at work. If you're like me, going through a performance review is one of your least favorite activities. While I know I've done a good job throughout the year, in the past, I have encountered performance reviews that focused entirely on the mistakes I made instead of the good and bad thingsJoannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1145029194558489852006-04-14T11:38:00.000-04:002006-04-14T11:44:24.776-04:00Career 911: Office Intervention"She demands so much of my time to solve her problems..." "I've noticed that he tends to push all of his responsibilities off on me!" "Why are they so critical of all of my ideas?" We all know them, they're present in virtually every workplace, they play a role in how we interact on a daily basis, and are often much easier to identify than remedy; the difficult Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13700741989089996315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1143819875760085922006-03-31T10:39:00.000-05:002006-03-31T10:44:35.806-05:00Working from home: Is it all it's cracked up to be?Admittedly, there are many days when I wish I could work from the comfort of my sofa, wearing my most comfortable pajamas and fuzzy slippers. Wouldn't it be great to have all the comforts of home built into your work environment? Think of the time you need to get ready for work and commute to your office...wouldn't it be great to use this time toJoannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1142618202858204712006-03-17T12:55:00.000-05:002006-03-17T14:29:00.233-05:00Education But No ExperienceWith graduation in the near future or maybe even your not-so-recent past, the prospect of landing a suitable job has become an issue and is certainly no small task. You have conducted a comprehensive job search and may even feel as though you have posted your resume to every available career site, but it seems as if all of the positions that fit your interests or your Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13700741989089996315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1142027816502041422006-03-10T16:54:00.000-05:002006-03-10T17:19:43.866-05:00The Smart Way to Approach Your Job SearchThe writing's on the wall...your current job just isn't challenging anymore; it doesn't pay enough; your commute to the office is too long...the list of reasons to leave gets longer everyday. And while it's great to fantasize about finding your dream job, the process of landing it is tedious and daunting. Finding your next job is a job itself and you need Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1100291967060198072004-11-12T15:27:00.000-05:002006-03-10T14:07:11.180-05:00What degree candidate are you? A recent survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers revealed that the job outlook for recent college grads is looking better than ever. Specifically, the survey identified the Top Ten Degrees that employers will be looking for in prospective job candidates. If these findings inspire you to go back to school, be sure to visit College Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1099677579871092322004-11-05T13:49:00.000-05:002004-11-05T12:59:39.870-05:00Natural disaster is great for the economy. Job creation was nearly double the expected growth for October. Why the bump? One reason: after an unrelenting hurricane season this year, more and more workers are needed to help people and businesses put back the pieces. But will the jobs stay?
Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1099080097653298582004-10-29T15:40:00.000-04:002004-10-29T16:01:37.653-04:00Stressed out at work? Maybe things have gotten so bad that you're running a covert job-search right now, looking over your shoulder every few minutes to see if your boss is coming up behind you. Now you're just adding to the stress! Well, fortunately I found these hints on how to relieve your anxieties. Good luck with your search but in the meantime see if you can make work more enjoyable with Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1094595912523560832004-09-07T18:17:00.000-04:002004-09-07T18:25:12.523-04:00Employers are bending less on "Flextime". The condensed work-week, with some employees taking half or all of Friday off, is going by the wayside as fewer positions are being opened and more job-seekers come knocking. Well, it may not be going, going, gone...but companies sure aren't advertising this benefit. Once a staple of the dot-com era, employers are finding less of a need and more control Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1092158391158457342004-08-10T13:14:00.000-04:002004-09-07T18:11:35.536-04:00Are you a Bob? How does your self-confidence measure up to Bob's? Is low self-esteem keeping you from achieving all your career goals? Read about Bob's story, take the quiz, and learn about how to boost your confidence in the workplace. It could make all the difference! click here.
Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1090449676180179582004-07-21T18:22:00.000-04:002004-07-21T18:41:16.180-04:00We only get better with age. Of course that doesn't mean we'll have an easier time with our job search. Many older executives are finding it very difficult to rebound from a recent layoff. Read more here. But don't worry, there is some good news! It's never too late to teach an old dog (or some of you young ones) a new trick. Is it time to brush up on your job-search skills? Click here.
Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1089124919317468192004-07-06T10:34:00.000-04:002004-07-06T10:41:59.316-04:00Turning off the beaten path? Just because you've already mapped out your entire career doesn't mean you can't tear up that business plan and take a sharp turn in a new direction. Read some of these stories of professionals who found themselves on the road less traveled. Follow this link.Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1088090557513796812004-06-24T11:14:00.000-04:002004-06-24T11:22:51.026-04:00Going to B-School could put you on the A-List. If you ever feel you're stalled in your career, or even if you're just a little bit curious about other opportunites, getting an M.B.A. could put you on the right track. Check out this article on how taking 2 years to go back to school could change your entire life. Follow this link.Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1086210517777749362004-06-02T16:56:00.000-04:002004-06-02T17:10:06.570-04:00Do you ever wonder what a CEO is thinking about? Surprise, surprise, they spend their time thinking about spending. The good news is, what they are thinking of spending money on is hiring you! The Business Roundtable, a 150-member association of CEO's representing industries from across the U.S., is predicting an increase in hiring and capital spending over the next six months as the economy Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1085504347713860702004-05-25T12:48:00.000-04:002004-05-25T13:06:05.646-04:00 Can I have your credit-card and social security numbers? Of course I can't, even though I did ask nicely. Make sure you don't give those numbers out to any would-be employers that you've never met! A recent New York Times article described how some people use fake, on-line job postings to lure unsuspecting job-seekers into money-laundering. Working from home may sound great, but be careful of Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1081260149192181642004-04-06T10:02:00.000-04:002004-04-06T10:09:12.390-04:00Sorry for not posting for a while, but I've been a little under the weather. :-( You've probably heard the good news by now, companies are starting to hire again! Over 300,000 jobs were created last month. TrueCareers has more jobs on its site than we've had for over a year, and there are some really good ones too. Check them out here.Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1077654676789234192004-02-24T15:31:00.000-05:002004-02-24T15:35:56.966-05:00Women read this! Here's some advice I read for helping women advance at work. Because apparently we're pretty even-stevens from kindergarten all the way through college and entry level jobs with the boys but then something happens. This from www.careerjournal.com (where you can find the whole article):
When it comes to landing a corner office or executive title, what counts a lot more than Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1076343771646409502004-02-09T11:22:00.000-05:002004-02-09T11:24:37.623-05:00If you're going to look for a new job soon, start your networking now. I'm telling you, recruiters like to go the easy route, and that's with referrals, which are often good hires too. Now's the time to see if Jenny wants to have lunch or send Mark a funny joke you found online. "Prime the pump" now so you can hit them up for some job search help when you're ready, and they'll be more than happy Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1075744885770563152004-02-02T13:01:00.000-05:002004-02-02T13:03:41.810-05:00Saw this tip on a website: Everyone has an impulse to be modest. But, an interview is no time to downplay your achievements. Before going into an interview, it's important to uncover your "Wow" factors. Reflect on your academic and professional career and ask yourself: "What specific accomplishments am I most proud of?" An interview is NOT the time to be humble or shy. Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1074008822012846982004-01-13T10:47:00.000-05:002004-01-13T10:48:20.856-05:00There's good news for US workers. The Society for Human Resource Management, the big association for HR departments, polled 362 human-resource people in December and found that 50% are planning to hire NEW employees this year, up from 43 percent in 2003. AND, 61% said they would focus more attention on employee retention, up from 51% last year. Wow...new hires and better treatment for people Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1073339638108585412004-01-05T16:53:00.000-05:002004-01-05T16:55:09.000-05:00How the economists view layoffs and hiring.
I just read a great article on how the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released a report looking at layoffs and hiring. It's a new way of looking at the employment trends. This article by Dan Ackman can be found here. It talks about the job environment in terms of people looking to not get laid off (job holders) and people trying to find jobs (jobJoannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1071688843503729432003-12-17T14:20:00.000-05:002004-01-05T16:17:11.576-05:00Please keep an eye out for certain kinds of job postings and then ignore them!
There is an article on MSN about a global internet scam involving job postings that you don't want to be a part of. Click here to read the article.
Job boards are working to get these kinds of postings off of their sites and some have plans in place to keep them off of their site to begin with. But if you see one,Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1071088286302204982003-12-10T15:31:00.000-05:002003-12-10T15:36:16.700-05:00Have you ever received one of those dreaded letters or e-mails? The Rejection Letter
If you've ever been rejected for a job, you might have received notification via mail or e-mail. Did you get angry and tear it up? Did your eyes well up with tears? Whether it's your 1st rejection or your 50th rejection, it can bring up a lot of emotions. So once you calm down, what can do? If you really Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1070317727403360012003-12-01T17:28:00.000-05:002003-12-01T17:31:39.106-05:00Tip: You need to stay on top of news in the business world.
It's always a good idea to stay up to date on the trends in the business world whether you're looking for a job or not. A great website to check out is Forbes.com. You don't have to sign up for the magazine-- you can set yourself up to receive their daily & weekly newsletters via email. This will help keep you up to speed on Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1069797193795763842003-11-25T16:53:00.000-05:002003-11-25T16:55:26.700-05:00Are you stressed out at work?
Some of you might laugh at my question because you think it's a silly question and don't get stressed at work. Some of you might cry at my question because everyday is a stressful day. For the second group of you....here are some tips to help you de-stress at work.
Get Some Perspective- Whatever anxiety work causes you, it's not worth wrecking your health, Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1069361078116111492003-11-20T15:44:00.000-05:002003-11-20T15:49:37.373-05:00What format should I use for my resume?
Seems like a simple question, but it's more complicated than you think. You need to pick a resume format that highlights your background and experience. And seeing that no two people are going to have the same experience, it's up to you to pick what format works best. Here are the most common formats for your resume:
1. Chronological
2. Functional
3Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1069090544789024322003-11-17T12:35:00.000-05:002003-11-17T12:37:11.293-05:00MYTH: Companies don't hire people in December.
You may think companies aren't hiring during the holidays and be tempted to pack up your stuff and leave for the holiday season. Don't! This is a common misconception that could cost you the job you want. And I'm not just talking about retail jobs. Trust me, companies are hiring new employees at the end of the year. And with many job hunters Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1068580994180834752003-11-11T15:03:00.000-05:002003-11-11T15:09:10.440-05:00So you want more money....but you don't know where to start.
You might be tempted to ask for more money now that you've survived a round of layoffs and have increased your responsibilities to make up for people that are gone. A good place to start is to document everything you do. Make a list of the original responsibilities from when you were hired and then another list of the Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1067467233805958332003-10-29T17:40:00.000-05:002003-10-29T17:40:31.810-05:00Networking is the most effective way to get a new job. There's a lot of info out there on this, but here's a couple points worth highlighting. Make a list of companies and contacts you've come in contact with at your current job, or old job. Like customers, vendors, etc. These folks are a good source of information about industry news, so they may know who's hiring, and the person actually Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1060268650924997232003-10-21T11:04:00.000-04:002003-10-21T09:46:22.466-04:00First rule of emailing your resume...avoid attachments. I know it sounds crazy, because your resume is so nicely formatted with bold and italics, but here's the truth: recruiters and hiring managers HATE attachments. They have to worry about viruses, and it takes more time to click on the attachment, launch the application that's going to read it, etc. So always always always paste your resume inJoannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1066745541908954792003-10-21T10:12:00.000-04:002003-10-21T10:15:36.003-04:00Saw these tips for negotiating salary and wanted to pass them along.
1. Know how much you need to live on. Determine your salary and benefits requirements by adding up your living expenses. This is the minimum amount you can afford to be paid. Don't consider accepting less or you'll need to take a second job.
2. Learn the salary ranges for similar work. Try TrueCareers' salary calculator in Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1066228285926148002003-10-15T10:31:00.000-04:002003-10-21T09:44:01.480-04:00Things you shouldn't do, when submitting your resume. This comes straight from recruiters.....Don't attach a picture to your resume. Usually it works against you, because people do discriminate based on looks and you don't want that involved in the decision to interview you. Don't try to be too creative with your resume. Like turning it into a puzzle for a recruiter to put it together. They won'tJoannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1065633690023860222003-10-08T13:21:00.000-04:002003-10-08T13:22:47.266-04:00Have you updated your resume lately? Even just one simple change on your resume at the job boards you're using will update it with a fresher date, helping you get back on the top of the list. It's hiring season and America added 57,000 jobs in September, the most in a single month since January. So make sure you're updating your resume. It could be one of THE most important things you do in your Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1065452125015107612003-10-06T10:55:00.000-04:002003-10-06T10:55:51.933-04:00If you're out of work but want some extra cash for the holidays, retail work may be your best bet. According to employment figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, last year retailers added about 555,000 workers in November and December. Employment experts advise apply for these jobs now, because competition will be fierce. Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1064930559064874492003-09-30T10:01:00.000-04:002003-09-30T10:04:22.486-04:00Sorry I haven't written in a while. I was without power due to Hurricane Isabel and then I was traveling for work. I came across this good advice from Vault: If rejection from your job search has put you on a path of despair and anger, you're probably going to find still more rejection. Employers don't like to interview people who present even a hint of defeat, depression or crankiness. So changeJoannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1063720880611219542003-09-16T09:55:00.000-04:002003-09-16T10:04:22.343-04:00I just set up a new job search alert with TrueCareers. Yes I work for the company but I have to say that I was absolutely blown away by the jobs it returned for me. I hadn't really seen them in the system at the time, and wasn't really looking so when they arrived in my inbox via email they caught my eye. Try setting yours up through this link. You have to create an account but it's easy: http:/Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1062704540812490262003-09-04T15:42:00.000-04:002003-09-04T15:43:55.983-04:00Stay on top of new job listings with a job alert. Job alerts are the best part of job boards. They are emails that the job board sends to you to tell you about all the new job opportunities they have, specifically for you. You go in and specify the kind of job that you're looking for, and the job alert checks all of the job postings at that site for a match. Then you get those job openings sent Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1062603264359615312003-09-03T11:34:00.000-04:002003-09-03T11:35:10.966-04:00I just have to keep posting this tip, because it's SOOOOO important. Please heed this advice: Once you post your resume to a job board, it's time and date stamped. If you're lucky, you'll post your resume about 2 seconds before a recruiter goes on the board to search its resumes. Yours has a good chance of ending up on the top of the list. But, what actually happens is, the next 100, or 1,000, Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1062011699571203172003-08-27T15:14:00.000-04:002003-08-27T15:19:55.846-04:00Try these out of the bun job search tactics. Your peers in NY are using them, and they're getting results. Here's what they've tried, when surveyed:
Cold calling prospective employers 72%
Sending employers a letter of qualification 58%
Sending unsolicited resumes to prospective employers 44%
Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1061919712891618732003-08-26T13:41:00.000-04:002003-08-26T13:42:20.993-04:00There will be more jobs in these places in the next decade, because of expanding service, tech and defense industries. Could be worth a move. There's some hot locations here:
Las Vegas, Orlando, West Palm Beach (FL), Ft. Lauderdale, Riverside (CA), Phoenix, Jacksonville (FL), Tampa, Raleigh-Durham, Sacramento, Austin, Charlotte, Atlanta, San Diego, Washington DC, Dallas, Oakland (CA), Miami, Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1061579594060838212003-08-22T15:13:00.000-04:002003-08-22T15:14:05.066-04:00Here's the forecast for the top 10 fastest-growing jobs through 2010. If you've got a thing for tech you're lucky. Hopefully you are/will put it to use and find yourself in demand by employers.
Medical Assistant
Systems Analyst
Personal and Home Care Aide
Database Administrator
Desktop Publisher
Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst
Network and Systems Administrator
Systems Software Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1061306641288162772003-08-19T11:24:00.000-04:002003-08-19T11:25:37.256-04:00Mayday, mayday! The jobs are coming. I am holding in my hand the latest issue of Business 2.0 and the cover says "A Job Boom is Coming". Wahoo!! There's some good info in here about the top 20 cities for jobs and the top 10, fastest-growing careers. I'll dig around in the article and post that info here later today. Hopefully it will help you prepare for your job search!! Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1060713289856147142003-08-12T14:34:00.000-04:002003-08-12T14:37:20.830-04:00Most of the time you're hearing negative news about the job market. Don't let those reports discourage you during your job search. There are A LOT of jobs out there. People are always coming and going at companies. I read an article written by a career coach in California recently who said one of the best ways to get a job is to just call companies. Call your little heart out. Get a main number Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1060012994864111702003-08-04T12:03:00.000-04:002003-08-04T12:03:14.826-04:00All those posts below where I suggest temping during your job search to get in the door, go do it!! In July, the country added 42,000 temp jobs. Go check listings at Manpower, Kelly Services and Spherion. More good news...Professional and business services industries added 73,000 jobs, the biggest increase in more than three years!! Hang in there, the jobs are coming.Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1059748385694221592003-08-01T10:33:00.000-04:002003-08-01T10:33:05.666-04:00Don't believe the myth about nothing getting done at businesses during the summer. Summer is realy an awesome month to job search, but most people slow their job search during the summer. Big mistake! There are actually less people applying to the same number of jobs, so there's less competition for you. And you could probably get in to see a manager for an "informational interview" (translationJoannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1059497868578182152003-07-29T12:57:00.000-04:002003-07-30T11:43:02.443-04:00Great way to get a position...I read recently about a guy who got laid off in 2001 and was out of work for a year. Instead of sitting at home, searching job listings and blasting out resumes, he plunged into volunteer work and kept his skills sharp. He served on the board of a non-profit organization during his job search. And through that role he made a ton of contacts, which eventually helped Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1059402239783258102003-07-28T10:23:00.000-04:002003-07-28T12:42:19.490-04:00Something you should know...The average hiring manager is stressed. They don't have a lot of time, and they don't like hiring, because it takes a lot of time. I think it's safe to say that most of them would rather not do it. So right now, with all the applicants around, hiring managers are just looking for reasons NOT to consider a candidate. It's sad but true. They need to eliminate candidates Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1059142600982750332003-07-25T10:16:00.000-04:002003-07-30T10:22:43.923-04:00Microsoft has just announced it is hiring 3,000 to 3,500 jobs in the U.S. Go to www.microsoft.com/careers and check back regularly for new job listings. Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1058969278604662452003-07-23T10:07:00.000-04:002003-07-30T11:41:29.070-04:00Employers are turning up the heat during interviews with a new trend called "extreme interviewing." Apparently old questions like, "What do you know about our company?" are out, and new ones like "What did you think of our last quarterly statement?" are in. You can survive this type of interviewing by doing some "extreme research" at the company's website. Don't just read the "About Company X" Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1058216232461493342003-07-14T16:57:00.000-04:002003-07-30T10:23:58.870-04:00Because I love this tip so much, I'm posting it again. THIS is my favorite career search advice to give. Once you post your resume to a job board, it is time and date stamped. If you're lucky, you'll post your resume about 2 seconds before a recruiter goes on the board to search its resumes. Yours has a good chance of ending up on the top of the list. But, what actually happens is, the next 100, Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1057676150374745452003-07-08T10:55:00.000-04:002003-07-30T11:44:21.083-04:00Good news!! USA Today reports that there are signs that the U.S. job market might soon improve. Why? Because the number of temporary help workers rose for the second-consecutive month, to 2.2 million in June following three months of declines! This rise in temporary help means a turnaround in company hiring. That's because employers who need more workers but are still a bit gun-shy in an Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1057006551058854452003-06-30T16:55:00.000-04:002003-06-30T17:03:31.506-04:00As a Gen Xer, I found this article . . . well . . . a serious rude awakening. BusinessWeek recently released For Gen X, It's a Paradise Lost. This article addresses the downturn of the economy and its impact on our generation. A few years ago, we were clearly on top of our game. Now, and I quote, "as far as making enough for a decent living and a secure retirement goes, no generation since the Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1056737140475920832003-06-27T14:05:00.000-04:002003-06-27T14:08:29.250-04:00Don't leave home without your business cards. They're a great and affordable way to market yourself and increase your chances of finding a job. You never know who you may come across that could help your career. Plus, it's a lot easier to fit a business card in your wallet then a resume! Along with your personal contact info, you should include a brief description of your area of expertise and Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1056580727363839062003-06-25T18:38:00.000-04:002003-06-25T18:39:52.330-04:00Keywords are the key to successful resume posting on the Internet. When recruiters search for resumes on the Internet, they use keywords. When search results are delivered, the resume with the most keywords is at the top of the list, and the one with the least keywords is at the bottom. You've got to pack your resume with keywords. If for example "analyst" is key, make sure you've mentioned "Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1056121722313037812003-06-20T11:08:00.000-04:002003-07-30T11:40:14.870-04:00Get busy. In a recent study, 81% of recruiters said that being unemployed is less of a stigma than it used to be when it comes to finding a job. The good news is, your chances for finding work while unemployed is better than it was 5 years ago. The bad news is, recruiters still like to hire currently employed people. If you're not working right now, AT ALL, you'd be helping yourself a lot by Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1055796792969583402003-06-16T16:53:00.000-04:002003-06-16T16:57:20.813-04:00THIS is my favorite job board advice to give. Once you post your resume to a job board, it is time and date stamped. If you're lucky, you'll post your resume about 2 seconds before a recruiter goes on the board to search its resumes. Yours has a good chance of ending up on the top of the list. But, what actually happens is, the next 100, or 1,000, or 1,000,000 people to post their resume after Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1055515866953805192003-06-13T10:51:00.000-04:002003-06-13T14:08:07.730-04:00Here's a short little quiz from the Princeton Review. It's 24 questions that could shed light on your most likely interests and work style. Once you get there, they have a few other career quizzes to take too. www.princetonreview.com/cte/quiz/career_quiz1.aspJoannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1055428442646097292003-06-12T10:34:00.000-04:002003-06-12T11:23:54.800-04:00Would you consider moving...to land a job? There are some pretty nice places WITH job potential for you to consider. Topping the list is the Washington D.C. area (VA, MD, WV). In second place is Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Not bad! Here are some other winners and losers:
Created the most jobs within the last year:
Orlando, FL
West Palm Beach/Boca Raton/Delray Beach, FL
Las Vegas, NV
Miami, FL
Riverside/Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1055359751440016952003-06-11T15:29:00.000-04:002003-06-11T15:36:46.260-04:00A nightmare for any job seeker....As if interviews weren't stressful enough, now we're seeing Fortune 500 companies using BRAIN TEASERS as interview questions. Here's an example: According to William Poundstone, author of new book, "How Would You Move Mount Fuji?," a recent applicant was asked to "describe November." So of course the applicant talked about orange leaves, Thanksgiving, etc. But Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1055272682461640552003-06-10T15:18:00.000-04:002003-06-10T16:25:50.656-04:00Sucking up while interviewing is worth it. Even though it may be painful to do, it could be the difference between getting the job or not. A professor grilled 120 Northwestern students who were interviewing for jobs. Those who told corporate recruiters what they wanted to hear -- "Your company has a reputation for being team-oriented, and that is something I truly value" -- landed jobs at twice Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458573.post-1054933217312713992003-06-06T17:00:00.000-04:002003-06-09T10:17:44.513-04:00The unemployment rate is the highest it's been in 9 years. No wonder many of us can't find jobs. We've got a couple of insiders publishing on this blog, people who work at a job board (www.truecareers.com) and with a lot of HR people at companies. There is a lot of information outsiders don't know about, tips and stuff that can help you if you're looking for a job and getting frustrated. We're Joannanoreply@blogger.com