‘I Don’t Have A Résumé; I Have A Story’ “I’m embarrassed to say it, but I’m supporting the white male.” That remark was from earlier in the presidential campaign, when a middle-aged white woman confided — or was it confessed? — to a television reporter that she planned to vote for John Edwards. That was
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A captivating and polished professional profile will provide the reader with a thorough understanding of your company’s vision and mission, the products and services you offer, your USP (Unique Selling Proposition), your credibility and your history. What do you need to include in your professional profile? What does your professional profile need to accomplish? ~
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Referrals – Harnessing the power of social networking by Stephanie Whitaker Word of mouth. Regardless of the service you’re seeking, the world runs on word-of-mouth recommendations and referrals. And that goes for finding the right employee. Increasingly, employers are turning to their own workforces to help them find new employees, with many companies offering financial
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I was driving through dairy country in Virginia, and the silos at every farm reminded me of a client I was working with at the time – a successful manufacturing company undergoing change. They had organizational silos – much tougher to deal with than the ones on the farm. But they do share certain characteristics.
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It is good business etiquette to thank the customers who have helped you get more business through referrals. If you want to keep these important customers loyal to you, it is a good idea to send them a sincere ‘thank you for your referral’ letter. This is done to let these customers know that you
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Poor interviewing skills are to be blamed when an otherwise promising candidate loses a job offer. Fortunately, interviewing skills, like many life skills, can be perfected with preparation, practice, and persistence. The first step, however, is to understand how employers make hiring decisions. Many companies use behavioral interviewing — a technique that allows them to
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A well written resume opens doors. It attracts attention and provides an opportunity for follow-up action. Generally, resumes are used to apply for job applications and therefore it becomes all the more important to ensure that they are well written. A well written and effective resume makes an impact. It flags-off the applicant as someone
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People often ask my opinion on when to use professional resume writing services over the DIY approach. At the risk of sounding evasive, my response is always, “It depends,” because the individual and the circumstances often drive the decision to write it yourself or use a professional service. Professional resume services don’t come cheap, so
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* Make certain that your audio is clear. There is nothing worse than listening to a CD that has terrible audio. I use my own semi-professional studio and suggest that if you are going to send in an audio resume, that you use a studio or at least do everything you can to make your
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“I’m a Quick Learner” When applying for a temporary or contract position, the prospective employer often expects you to arrive with some knowledge of the work they do. And if you don’t have the knowledge, they hope that you can learn it very quickly. Likewise, if you are a contract worker, you may have your
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What about my looks? Should I be concerned about what I look like? Sometimes you wonder about things like this, correct? You spend half of your lifetime wondering about your looks. You spend the next part of your lifetime wondering how you can look better. How you can change your hair color, how you can
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When preparing for a first encounter with someone of importance, people desire to make a good impression. Toward this end, extra time may be spent in grooming. We will seek to pick the right words, ask the right questions, use appropriate body language, etc. All of these aspects are important because a person will never
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Job Seekers Have Resources Available on Web Dear Propeller Heads: I’m about to be “downsized” and haven’t been job-searching since Johnny Carson hosted “The Tonight Show.” Do you have any hints or tools to assist with my search? A: Well, you’re heading in the right direction. There are so many tools, Websites and job boards
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6 Ways To Become the Top Dog Before Your Interview by Phil Rosenberg – reCareered Did you realize that nearly all hiring managers pre-rank candidates before they’ve interviewed even one? If you’re the top candidate before interviews, then it’s basically your job to lose. So how can you position yourself as the top candidate? It
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Blogging to Bigger Job Opportunities courtesy FOXBusiness.com Record deals. TV appearances. Consulting gigs. Cush jobs with mainstream media outlets. It’s a trend that has come with the Web 2.0 territory: using blogs to leverage big career opportunities. It’s a tough market out there, but FOXBusiness.com is here to help. Careers is our “On Topic” subject
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