For many, the begin of a new year means the start of a new job search using the world wide web to research employers. For up coming college graduates in particular, it is opportunity to get a head begin in getting their careers of the ground using on the world wide web resources. At the
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While an executive resume will always serve as the primary tool in your job search, increasing competition for top, high-paying jobs requires that you engage in new strategies for job search success. Developing a portfolio that includes innovative, cutting-edge career marketing documents can really power up your job search and give you the boost that
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If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! The job market is much like the weather. Sometimes it is balmy and tropical, other times it is Arctic and frigid. Truth be known, companies are always hiring even when they claim to be subject to a freeze. If
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Increasingly employers admit to using social networking sites and search engines as tools in conducting reference checks in the employment process. Social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and search engines like Yahoo and Google have become very popular for employers to search and screen applicants. Business Justification. Why would employers bother using Google and
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Do you have problem with the job you have now? Feel exhausted of changing career all the time and you're getting older but your jobs searches still lead no where. Each day you think of changing your job – feeling bored, under pressure, fatigued, hate your boss and much more unreasonable reason in your mind.
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Market positioning key for job seekers ages 50 and up While employability is often more of a challenge for professionals over 50, there are still opportunities for older job seekers willing to position themselves creatively and aggressively. Out-of-work professionals 50 or older may have to work harder and smarter, but they can find comparable or
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No One Cares What You Want! by Louise Fletcher That may sound harsh, but during a job search it's true. The hiring manager has many concerns, issues, worries and problems – too much work, not enough staff, looming business issues or missed opportunities, a headache, a fight with her teenage daughter … but whatever is
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If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! Thank you letters are an excellent self-marketing tool and a critical component of your job search strategy. The time spent crafting a targeted thank you letter after an interview will be well spent and can contribute to a more
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Nothing is more important to making a good first branding impression than your business card. In addition to the information included, a card's look and feel also sends a strong message about your business. That's why I'm perplexed by the many poorly designed business cards I see these days. Just because you can log on
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Interviewing can be both frustrating and arduous because throughout the process, you receive tiny or no feedback except for the obvious: if they want you back, they contact you. If they don't, frequently you never hear from them again. But after a first interview the reasons for not being asked back are numerous, and quite
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Eight Tips for IT Professionals Interested in Pursuing Careers as Independent IT Consultants I decided to move into IT consulting in January 2007 after my position as a divisional vice president of IT with Pentair, a $3 billion diversified operating company, was eliminated during a restructuring. I knew I could bring my experience as a
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8 Ways to Buff Your Professional Image—Online Getting ahead still requires a firm handshake and sparkling personality, but your on the web persona is just as important these days. Most recruiters use search engines like Google, Yahoo, or MSN to learn more about would-be candidates for the jobs they're filling. Yet many professionals remain
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On the internet Gaffes That Can Sink Your Career There are plenty of opportunities to screw up in the business world, from wearing scruffy shoes to an important meeting to getting caught gossiping about the boss. And now the Internet presents myriad new ways to damage your professional reputation and credibility. As with many things
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Bookstores are making tons of money selling titles like 101 Interview Questions and Answers. The problem is that plenty of people have read these books, and some have memorized the answers, word for word. But because most applicants are nervous, they would probably forget everything written in the book the minute the interviewer starts asking
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Resumes leave a lot of room for interpretation in both style and content, however CVs do not. There may be a number of variations of CVs you may choose from, but when it comes to positioning yourself for an interview, you must rely on other means. If you are a dentist, you are stuck presenting
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