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Functional Resumes: Why They Don't Work

An article posted by TheLadders.com (http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/what-employers-really-think-about-functional-resumes) hits the mark regarding functional resumes. It's quite simple: They do not work.This is especially true for the technical candidate.Recruiters, HR reps, hiring managers, and anyone else reading a functional resume thinks that the candidate must be hiding…See More
Apr 17
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Stephen Van Vreede commented on Stephen Van Vreede's blog post Recruiters: Are They Good For Anything?
"Thanks for the comments, Jessica. In my experience as a resume writer, branding strategist, and job search coach, I have found that many candidates place way too much faith in recruiters. Just as they believe a great resume will be a magic pill,…"
Apr 13
Jessica Miller-Merrell, SPHR commented on Stephen Van Vreede's blog post Recruiters: Are They Good For Anything?
"Great question, Stephen.  I missed #peoplechat this week.  I think that companies and recruiters sometimes feel like they don't owe job seekers anything, but times are changing.  Job seekers are people just like consumers and…"
Apr 13
Stephen Van Vreede posted a blog post

Recruiters: Are They Good For Anything?

There was a recent Twitter chat call that streamed under the #peoplechat hashtag. One of the interesting topics that developed during the chat, which was supposed to cover what was good about recruiters, had to do with recruiters and whether they really add an value from the job seeker's perspective.I've listed a few of the more pointed questions and responses from the chat below:Question 1: Why do people hate recruitersSheree Van Vreede @rezlady…See More
Apr 12
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Stephen Van Vreede posted a blog post

IT Job Growth Trends

Recent data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows some promising trends for the IT sector. They predict that the following IT position types will increase in demand in the US between 2010 and 2020 by the following percentages:Application Developers 28%Web Application Developers 22%System Developers 32%System Administrators 28%Systems Managers 18%Programmers 12%IT Security Analysts 22%Computer Systems Analysts 22%Database Administrators (DBAs) 31%Computer Support Specialists 18%Do…See More
Apr 5
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Career Planning for IT, Technical, STEM Professionals

Career Planning for IT, Technical, and STEM ProfessionalsCareer Planning DefinedCareer planning can be broken down into several stages. The essential elements to get started include:Crafting a vision for your life and your careerDeveloping a strategy or road map to help you chart your courseIdentifying key career milestonesSetting tactical goals and identifying short-term tasksConducting routine reviews to ensure you still have the passion for your vision and that you are on target with the…See More
Mar 30
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Personal Branding is Key for Job Seekers in IT & Technical Fields

Personal Branding for Technical ProfessionalsPersonal branding is a hot topic in today's career services industry. Many talk about it, but few understand what it means beyond simply creating a strong, well-worded technical resume.Resume BrandingDistinguishing yourself on your resume is important. Most companies and recruiters still ask for the resume to review your qualifications and achievements. You want to take advantage of that to tailor a cohesive message that positions you as an expert in…See More
Mar 29
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2012 IT and Technical Job Market Trends and Analysis

ExecuNet recently released some excerpts from their upcoming Job Market Intelligence Report for 2012. With a 14% increase in job placements (assignments) expected throughout 2012, the Top 3 growth industries or sectors are projected to be 1) Healthcare, 2) Technology, and 3) Manufacturing. Of course, the number of technology-related positions in the healthcare and manufacturing segments has grown tremendously.In addition, a 2012 Computerworld survey found that nearly 30% of participants expect…See More
Mar 20
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Stephen Van Vreede commented on Stephen Van Vreede's blog post 4 Reasons Why Tech Candidates Can't Get Tech Jobs
"Good point, Cameron. This is the case in many industries. Our technical institutions aren't helping any either. The cost for highly focused technical training is so much that many job seekers cannot afford it. Most programs are priced with the…"
Feb 13
Cameron Evenson commented on Stephen Van Vreede's blog post 4 Reasons Why Tech Candidates Can't Get Tech Jobs
"Actually, in Alberta they say their is a shortage of nearly 130,000 skilled people. But what I find here is that it really isn't that there aren't people in Canada to do this work, but that they have no experience in the Energies industry…"
Feb 13
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4 Reasons Why Tech Candidates Can't Get Tech Jobs

So much is made today about the fact (or myth) that there aren't any technical jobs out there. What I have heard from employers (and found to be true) is that they simply cannot find quality candidates to fill technical openings they have been trying to fill for quite some time. A current sampling of the technical jobs site Dice.com finds more than 83,000 job openings as of February 7, 2012. Why the disconnect? Here are my top 4 reasons:Lack of Training: Many technology candidates simply…See More
Feb 9
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Resume Optimization for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are a reality in today's world of the job search and resume posting. Regardless of your opinion of them or mine -- which is that the way companies set them up makes them ineffective and costs them lots of dollars -- they are here to stay and are increasing in number. A January 2012 Wall Street Journal article provides some good background and statistics on the topic. You can view it at…See More
Feb 6
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6 Online Forums to Improve Your Web Brand for a Job Search

A January 24, 2012 article by the Wall Street Journal online (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203750404577173031991814896.html) states that some firms are sourcing candidates for jobs by reviewing their credentials only through various online forums. In other words, they are not accepting resumes from job seekers. So how will a prospective employer evaluate a candidate and their…See More
Feb 3
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Functional Resumes: Why They Don't Work

An article posted by TheLadders.com (http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/what-employers-really-think-about-functional-resumes) hits the mark regarding functional resumes. It's quite simple: They do not work.

This is especially true for the technical candidate.

Recruiters, HR reps, hiring managers, and anyone else reading a functional resume thinks that the…

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Posted on April 17, 2012 at 11:59am

Recruiters: Are They Good For Anything?

There was a recent Twitter chat call that streamed under the #peoplechat hashtag. One of the interesting topics that developed during the chat, which was supposed to cover what was good about recruiters, had to do with recruiters and whether they really add an value from the job seeker's perspective.

I've listed a few of the more pointed questions and responses from the chat below:

Question 1: Why do people hate recruiters…

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Posted on April 12, 2012 at 4:32pm — 2 Comments

IT Job Growth Trends

Recent data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows some promising trends for the IT sector. They predict that the following IT position types will increase in demand in the US between 2010 and 2020 by the following percentages:

  • Application Developers 28%
  • Web Application Developers 22%
  • System Developers 32%
  • System Administrators 28%
  • Systems Managers 18%
  • Programmers 12%
  • IT Security Analysts 22%
  • Computer…
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Posted on April 5, 2012 at 2:13pm

Career Planning for IT, Technical, STEM Professionals

Career Planning for IT, Technical, and STEM Professionals

Career Planning Defined

Career planning can be broken down into several stages. The essential elements to get started include:

  • Crafting a vision for your life and your career
  • Developing a strategy or road map to help you chart your course
  • Identifying key career milestones
  • Setting tactical goals and identifying short-term tasks
  • Conducting routine reviews to ensure you…
Continue

Posted on March 30, 2012 at 2:30pm

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Veteran Job Search Problems Mirror Others Changing Careers

An excerpt from reCareered's 5/28/12 newsletter that that compares veteran job search challenges to other career changers ... In honor of Memorial Day, let’s look at the job search problems returning veterans…See More
Wednesday
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Putting the Right Social Media Face First

Face-to-face networking is incredibly important, and if you know your way around, then you have a distinct advantage over much of your competition. You’re making a serious mistake if you do not have a social media presence or if you skip social media sites all together.If you’ve neglected to create a social media presence, especially on LinkedIn, then you are missing out on an incredible opportunity to find open positions. Targeted, extensive networking is still the number one way to find a…See More
Wednesday
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How To Never Miss Your Next Big Job Opportunity

Opportunities are all around us. We just have to know how to spot them and when to accept them.In terms of finding a new job, closing yourself off to new opportunities is one of the worst things you can do. In the current job market, you are competing not only with people in your previous industry, but also with others who are open to new opportunities.On the other hand, by opening yourself up, you flip this argument in your favor. You now have many more jobs available to you and are competing…See More
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