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If you are unfamiliar with how to build a presence online, The Web 2.0 Job Finder will teach you the basics to get started. The world has changed dramatically over the last several years. The traditional way of networking or looking for a job has evolved and now encompasses being on the Web. When was the last time you looked for a job in the classifieds section of a newspaper? Online job boards have become the dominant players. Similarly, word of mouth has taken second place to social networking with sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook. Considering globalization, employers looking for talent regardless of borders, and telecommuting work growing in popularity, this online trend will only amplify in the years to come. [click to continue…]
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It’s that time of year when we reflect on whether or not we accomplished what we set out to do, if there is anything we want to do differently, and what areas we want to focus on in the New Year. If you are a job seeker or are planning on becoming one in 2012 then make a resolution to make your resume the best it can be. Here are a few key areas to focus on in order to create a resume that will leverage your skills, market your strengths, and highlight your achievements. [click to continue…]
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You’ve heard this advice before: If you wait until a job opening is posted, it’s too late!
How frustrating! You’re following the rules, and I’m saying that there’s no possible way to win. What – you’re supposed to break the rules and sprinkle magic dust in order to find a job?
Yes and no. [click to continue…]
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For you, the only thing you want is to get a job. For the hiring manager, making the hire is a priority competing with many others at the same time. So what is going on in the hiring manager’s mind? Most hiring managers take no pleasure in the hiring process. It’s just one more thing they have to take care of, and they often feel insecure in making that final decision, since some of their previous hires proved disappointing. [click to continue…]
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Apex posted an interesting situation on their blog. The man’s wife cornered his boss and complained to the boss about how her husband had to work long hours while receiving minimal pay. What should he do? [click to continue…]
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Perhaps you are about to begin a job search, or maybe you are already long into the pursuit of a new job; either way, you may want to consider creating a professional narrative to speed up the process of submitting your resume to multiple positions. The purpose of a professional narrative is to document your entire career history in one comprehensive document making it easier to have the information you need when you need it. No more hunting for information, trying to recall a specific date, or smacking your head in frustration because you never wrote down the specifics of that huge project you pulled off ahead of schedule and under budget. You may think that you won’t forget, but after a few years it can become a muddled mass of positions, job requirements, and accomplishments. [click to continue…]
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It’s not WHAT you know, it’s WHO you know. Right? So who is it that you should know?
The implicit assumption is that if you want to get a new job, you need to know people who have jobs. But that could be ANYbody with decision-making authority, so it’s not as helpful as you’d like to think. [click to continue…]
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What’s the next step in your career?
The way you answer this question says a lot about how you relate to your work – whether it’s pulling you or pushing you.
PUSHing means that you’re OK with other people telling you, directing you, and giving you opportunities – or not. PULLing means that you’re using your jobs to take you in a particular career direction, towards some kind of ultimate goal. [click to continue…]
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It’s not too early to start thinking about how you are going to approach your job search in the coming year and a great place to start is with your resume. Now is the perfect time to revitalize your resume to successfully land the job you are seeking. While many people take time off from their job search during the holidays you need to keep as busy as one of Santa’s elves if you want to be one step ahead of the crowd. Get your resume ready for 2012 with a few easy suggestions. [click to continue…]
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