You've probably seen the Secret movie by now or at the very least you have heard about it. In short, the Secret movie is about the Law of Attraction and you can use this law to draw your perfect job into your life.
To get started, make a list on paper of all the things you don't want in a job or don't like in your current job. Then, take each one of those items on your list and ask yourself what you would like instead. So, one of your list items might be that you don't want to work with a bunch… Continue
By Miriam Salpeter
Keppie Careers - A Head Above the Rest
www.keppiecareers.comwww.keppiecareers.wordpress.comNewsweek reports that about 37% of Americans nap during the day. (Presumably, this does not include the toddler set.) Apparently, workers regularly sleep in their cars, in storage rooms, at the… Continue
You put together the perfect resume and emailed copies to five or ten of your target companies. That was several weeks ago and you haven’t heard a thing. Why haven’t any of your potential employers called?
Of course, there could be any number of reasons, especially in a highly-c… Continue
Telephone interviews are often conducted by companies as a first step to the hiring process. They are frequently conducted by someone in Human Resources and typically follow a standard interview format. They are meant to weed out the undesirable candidates so that the hiring manager has only a short list of pre-qualified candidates to interview. For these reasons, it is important to make sure that you are well prepared for the telephone interview.
Start by researching as much information as you… Continue
SHRM, the Society of Human Resource Management recently announced the best small and medium companies to work for. Here's the list. Why not search for a company rather than a job. Good employers are hard to find these days.
There are many benefits to working with an employment agency. It is a good strategy for tapping into the hidden job market and because they are bound by confidentiality, you can register with them and be assured that information about your search for employment will not get back to your current employer. Also, if you are in a full-time job, you can leverage some of your job search time by using an agency. Further, there are many companies that rely solely on using employment agencies in their ca… Continue
When looking for a new job - most people know that the first step is to create a resume. Your resume should detail your employment history, your education and experience at the very least. But, there are some other elements to consider so that your resume will get noticed from among the hundreds or even thousands of others. Unfortunately, many people make the mistake of creating a resume that reads like a job description. If this sounds like your resume, here are some other elements to consider.… Continue
By Miriam Salpeter
Keppie Careers - A Head Above the Rest
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Well-informed job seekers know that companies typically screen resumes using software that searches for key words. That’s why your resume should be targeted/personalized for each job. Re-writing even a little of your resume can help scanning software mark your resume as one to review further!… Continue
With email so prevalent, the email itself is now the 'cover letter', some may find this survey interesting.
MENLO PARK, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- As the job application
process increasingly moves online, some job seekers might be tempted to
think a formal cover letter is no longer necessary -- not so, a new survey
shows. Eighty-six percent of executives polled said cover letters are
valuable when evaluating job candidates. Moreover, eight out of 10 (80
percent) managers said it is common… Continue
Approaching an HR manager out of the blue about a job you heard about can be a tricky thing. I recently surveyed some Human Resource folks about this very tactic. I think you'll find their answers interesting and insightful.
Steve Goldmintz wrote
"As a candidate approaching an HR Manager, you have to be what they want, when they want it."
Samantha Matson wrote:
I don't recommend they approach the HR Manager directly. They should apply directly via the company's preferred way of rec…Continue
Tips for helicoptering parents to help their recent grads launch a career. Covers new resume formats, including Internet resumes (VisualCV), personal branding, social networking, career counseling and more.
Reston, VA (PRWEB) June 20, 2008 -- You've nurtured them from birth to this point, celebrated graduation. Now what? VisualCV, Inc. and career coach Ford R. Myers offer these tips for helping your grad launch a career in an useful, empowering (as o… Continue
Posted by Chris Russell on June 20, 2008 at 11:15am —
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The creative types, and that means ANYONE who has to use their creativity to complete their jobs, could be all week trying to figure out how to angle a product line or find a target market – only to come up with a great solution while sitting in the park sipping a coffee on a Saturday afternoon. Continued from Part 1.
Granted, we can’t very well elaborate much on the solution until we get back to… Continue
MCLEAN, Va., June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The scene: your office cubicle, a
typical Monday morning. For some reason, when you arrive at work, you can't
log on to your work e-mail. You notice a "see me" note from the boss. And
there's a memo announcing an all-hands meeting in the main conference room.
Career setbacks are a part of life in today's workforce, especially in
a weak economy with unemployment at a 22-year high. Jobfox
(http://www.jobfox.com), the fastest-growing career site on the Internet… Continue
By Miriam Salpeter
Keppie Careers - A Head Above the Rest
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Communicating effectively and with clarity is key for job seekers and professionals in all fields. For job seekers, the ability to connect in an interview and sell themselves confidently makes the difference between a shot at the job and getting the job. Those in the workforce find themselv… Continue
Posted by Miriam Salpeter on June 16, 2008 at 10:16pm —
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So what’s all the fuss over Web 2.0?
Web 2.0 is the interactive web, where users provide the content. Why does that matter to a job seeker?Because Web 2.0 gives every job seeker the opportunity to promote subject matter expertise. Web 2.0 gives multiple formats and platforms and tools to allow job seekers to announce to the world “I know my stuff!”.…Continue
Posted by Phil Rosenberg on June 16, 2008 at 2:25am —
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GoliathJobs is a free web-based employment service for students & alumni. GoliathJobsOver50, launching soon, is a dedicated portal for baby boomers & retirees.
We are a one-stop simple location to search most job boards throughout North… Continue
Bernard Hodes Group recently conducted a survey of job seekers on Facebook and found that customer service is still not what it should be the recruiting process.
They were asked to describe what happened after they applied for a job on a company Web-site, the respondents reported as follows:
41% said they never received a response;
28% decided not to submit a resume or application after looking at what they would have to do;
15% said they were invited for an interview;
11%…Continue
FYI Jobseekers...
Minneapolis, Minn. - The U.S. unemployment rate jumped to 5.5 percent in May -- the biggest monthly increase since 1986 -- and 49,000 jobs were lost, according to today’s report from the Labor Department.
And most job seekers will continue to struggle because they fail at the one thing that matters most: marketing themselves, according to professional recruiter David Perry, author of the book, Guerrilla Marketing For Job Hunters. “Today’s job market is only going to get worse… Continue
Posted by Chris Russell on June 10, 2008 at 8:41am —
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By Miriam Salpeter
Keppie Careers - A Head Above the Rest
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How about heating up your network on the beach? Maybe your surfing buddies (or suntanning crew) can connect you to your next best career… Continue
There’s been a controversy going on within the LinkedIN crowd for years.
Is it more effective for your job search to build a LinkedIN network of close personal connections? Or instead, build a network with a broad reach, but weak connections?
It depends on your purpose, and networking style. If you’re reading this blog, chances are your purpose is to change careers or jobs. Also think about how your network can be beneficial AFTER you land your new job.
So let’s consider your networking style… Continue
Posted by Phil Rosenberg on June 9, 2008 at 12:15am —
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This question is asked at the end of most interviews, and it gives the candidate a chance to shine and stand out from the pack. Do you come loaded with questions, or do you end an interview saying that all your questions were answered?
Most candidates clam up at this point, giving the impression that they are uninterested or unprepared. It’s a huge mistake.
A more effective strategy is to come loaded with questions, so you’ll always have a few left for the end of each interview. You’ll want di… Continue
Posted by Phil Rosenberg on June 8, 2008 at 11:57pm —
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Needn't to be recruitment insider, get inside by employee referral
Via the product of Web 2.0--jobirn.com
You are welcome to visit http://www.jobirn.com
instant-message with embedded chat box to reach referrer or HR manager
video-interview to find a shortcut to your dream company
......
If you are one of them
job applicant ,employee (referrer), HR manager, recruiter
then
you are welcome
If you are NOT any of them
then
YOU are ALSO welcome.
Here is the lead of the news report about jobirn on… Continue
Posted by Nancyjobirn on June 7, 2008 at 2:00pm —
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I am going to be focusing on Social Networking and your Job Search at Interview Chatter throughout the month of June. I wanted to share a series of post I did on LinkedIn last September. Take a peek. I believe LinkedIn is a great place for professionals in a job search.
LinkedIn Review
Here is a r… Continue
I’m amazed I actually have to write this article.
Why do fewer than 10% of all candidates blow off the easiest way to stand out? It’s so simple…the thank you note. Yet so few take advantage of writing a simple thank you…so it’s a huge advantage to those who do.
Why write a Thank You note? Here’s 5 reasons:
1. Thank Yous remind the hiring manager who you are
2. Thank Yous show the hiring manager that you REALLY want the job
3. Thank Yous give you an opportunity to highlight why you can uniquel… Continue
Myfirstpaycheck.com - summer jobs is continuing to grow into the #1 job site for teens. We are still working on building our own nationwide job-board but partnered with SimplyHired to meet the current demand with our current job board.
We have also posted some good job seeking tips… Continue
Darlene McDaniel stops by to offer tips for making your interview a success. (13 min)
Podcast Timeline
1:24 "creating a game plan"
2:21 "Interview question: how would your manager descri…Continue
Posted by Chris Russell on May 27, 2008 at 9:30am —
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If a potential employer searched for you online what would they find? Would it help you get a job, or hurt your chances?
Online Reputation Management gives you the chance to gain an unfair advantage in your job search, by making it easier for you to be found. However, if not managed, your Online Reputation could deliver damage to your job search.
Online Reputation Management has two parts:
Managing Content:
Much press has been made out of companies starting to check job seeke… Continue
A client of mine feels like he always comes in second in interviews. He does well, but he wants to do more than just do well. He wants to Ace the interview.
So how do you Ace the interview? How do you communicate that you're the top person for the job?
I'll be publishing interview tips in an "Acing the Interview" series.
First – What do you wear in an interview?
The old paradigm was to overdress for the interview. Translation: Suit. But that's not the right message to send in many places toda… Continue
Posted by Phil Rosenberg on May 25, 2008 at 9:00pm —
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I discovered a neat little list of the best paid hourly jobs from Forbes.com. Sales representative tops the list of the country's highest-paid hourly jobs. 1. Sales employees can expect to make an average of $27.64 an hour, according to new government data.
But that doesn't come easy. Many jobs in sales experience high turnover--what's more, most salespeople's pay is commission-based. At the high end, though, this job could generate an average annual six-figure salary.
In Pictures… Continue
Posted by Chris Russell on May 23, 2008 at 2:09pm —
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In all my life, I’ve only been to two of these. The first one I went to when I was 14. I already had a part-time job and was no more interested in a career at that point than the people at the booths were interested in hiring a bubbly teenager. The second job fair I attended was put off yesterday.
Even though I have a job, I thought it would be good for me to get out there and see what business owners in my city want from their employees. I am a business consultant, after all. Plus my friend wh… Continue
Posted by Cynthia Ferrie on May 23, 2008 at 1:29pm —
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By my definition a net is a group of people with various life experiences and perspectives. These people and their perspectives are not necessarily visible to you and I by the naked eye, yet none the less they exist. I believe that each of us are part of a network of people. Our responsibility first and foremost is to get connected and to stay connected to this net or network of people. When is the last time you remembered the birthday, anniversary, or some other sign… Continue
Posted by Darlene McDaniel on May 21, 2008 at 11:27pm —
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I've seen a number of resumes lately for technical positions my colleages and I are recruiting for; unfortunately, the vast majority of candidates were completely unqualified. One thing about technology - if people DON'T have what's needed, such can eliminate the candidate very quickly. The "I can learn" theory of doing things is not something that's applicable. Thus, such candidates were "set off" to the side.
Employers don't spend time endlessly reading unqualified resumes; it's a ve… Continue
One of LinkedIN’s more powerful features for job seekers is their recommendations feature.
LinkedIN allows users to ask for recommendations from past managers, co workers, business partners and service providers. Some on LinkedIN have collected hundreds, others don’t use this at all.
As a job seeker, LinkedIN Recommendations can be a way to highlight your accomplishments and Subject Matter Expertise. Better yet, it’s done publicly, and on a website that is VERY searchable on Google & Yahoo… Continue
Posted by Phil Rosenberg on May 20, 2008 at 8:06pm —
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15 Seconds....
That's how long the average reviewer spends on your resume, before making an interview/no interview decision. That's IF your resume gets beyond a database search.
To put it in perspective, think about what you can do in 15 seconds: Brush your teeth, kiss your significant other, uncork a bottle of wine, pour a beer, load the washing machine, pour coffee, tie your shoes, put on your shirt, tie your tie, or watch Monty Python's Slapping Fish Dance.
So how can you… Continue
Posted by Phil Rosenberg on May 20, 2008 at 7:28pm —
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Which do you think is more effective: 1) Sending 100 resumes for many jobs in the hope that a few will be interested in you? or 2) Send a few resumes to a few jobs that you are a perfect fit for?
While this strategy is counterintuitive, sending fewer resumes is a much more effective method. An effective and customized resume can get a 25-50% "hit ratio" (phone screens or interviews divided by total resumes sent) using a send fewer strategy.
Why does this work?
When you send fewer resumes, you… Continue
Posted by Phil Rosenberg on May 20, 2008 at 7:09pm —
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Most job seekers write their resume for the hiring manager. That's it.
Did you realize that your resume has up to 4 audiences, not just one? Miss what's important to any one of those audiences and you'll be passed over for interviews and offers.
Here's how it works:
Audience #1 - The Resume Database: How can a database be an audience? Simple...large and midsized companies input all resumes into their database, whether sent via email, hand delivered in paper, sent to a company… Continue
Posted by Phil Rosenberg on May 20, 2008 at 7:05pm —
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In this 10 minute podcast I asked Sylvia Landy about her new book called Ditch the Flip-Flops. She gives some good advice on acing the interview fresh from college.
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Posted by Chris Russell on May 19, 2008 at 9:30am —
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By Miriam Salpeter, Keppie Careers
www.keppiecareers.comwww.keppiecareers.wordpress.comWhat’s Your Weakness?
Ah…The dreaded interview question. What should you say? Do you tell them that you’re a perfectionist? What if they ask “Why is that a weakness?” Then, if you’re nervous, you may be compelled to go on and on about the time you were in charge of a project, but couldn’t let it go becau… Continue
Posted by Miriam Salpeter on May 18, 2008 at 8:47pm —
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True stories abound from recruiters and employers alike. When they've reviewed resumes, they haven't seen the key "needed" skills, experience and education. So, they don't call the candidate.
Invariably, some candidates follow up (and good for them!) and speak to the hiring authority. What they are told is something like "well, we didn't see any Oracle experience" on your resume. What people have sometimes responded with is "Oh, I have that" or something similar. However, the problem i… Continue
Posted by Greg Lachs on May 16, 2008 at 3:50pm —
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This is a modification of a post I wrote back in 2006 at Interview Chatter, called Unemployed? Congratulations! You're Hired. If you are unemployed, your new job is to find a job. I know that it very difficult to find a job in the tight market we have out there right now. But don't let that stop you. There are jobs to be had. You may need to get creative. You may n… Continue
One of my friends is going through a job search right now. He is a smart guy with an MBA who's not even 40 years old yet in the financial management industry. Although he has been on 3-4 interviews he hasn't landed a job (been in the market for 8 weeks now).
His biggest challenge seems to be that most jobs he sees always have one little requirement he cant meet. The old "experience working in [insert industry here] is required".
What ever happened to transferable skills? W… Continue
You can't.
Leadership is a skill that you can only demonstrate in person.
So why do professional and managerial career changers take up valuable resume space trying to convince their reader that they are leaders?
I find that managerial career changers want to define themselves as leaders. Not for their audience, the hiring manager, but for themselves. Since many experienced job changers write egocentric resumes (writing for themselves as the audience, not the hiring manager), this shouldn't c… Continue
Posted by Phil Rosenberg on May 12, 2008 at 10:00pm —
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Lately, I've seen some resumes where a candidate has worked for less than a year at several employers.
As a recruiter, I try to read further, and can usually discern that the person was working on contracts or consulting. If I speak to the candidate, he/she usually confirms my suspicion.
However, not all recruiters nor employers "dig" that deeply when they see a lot of short employment stints.
It tends to make them wonder about work histories when they may not have to.
If you have worked temp… Continue
Posted by Greg Lachs on May 12, 2008 at 9:44pm —
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You’re a manager. Why would you want to be on Facebook with a bunch of college kids?
Simple…There’s 60 Million people on Facebook now, up from 25 Million 9 months ago. There’s only 15 million college students. Who do you think everyone else is?
The highest growing segment of Facebook is the over 25 crowd…the hiring managers you want to network with and meet.
But you network on LinkedIN? Great LinkedIN is also a great place for job seekers to network….but the numbers are 1/3 of Facebook. Almos… Continue
OK, so you’re on LinkedIN…Now what? You filled out a profile, put excerpts from your resume, got a few recommendations, linked to your close contacts.
So then what?
If you’re adopting a tight network strategy, then you’re pretty much done with linking. But you can imagine that a tight network strategy has limitations for job seekers.
For a broad network strategy, building your network is about targeting and efficiency. You want to build as quickly as possible, but build yo… Continue
Posted by Phil Rosenberg on May 10, 2008 at 5:00pm —
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A few years back, I aggressively put my email address on any site of ANY kind that was of interest, whether for job search or my digital photography hobby or social networking.
The result? Well, within a couple of years I was getting over 50 SPAM emails per day. No matter how much filtering I did through Outlook or Thunderbird, such junk still got through. With such a large amount of spam each day, I was "under siege." Not to mention that I had to filter through all th… Continue
My intern started yesterday. This year I'm taking a different path with my young apprentice (her name is Hannah from Penn State) and have instructed her to perform a variety of daily tasks all centered around social media websites. Her main goal is to add content and increase membership here as well as Job Boarders and Jobs in Social Media.
More and more companies will begin to utilize social media in thei… Continue
Posted by Chris Russell on May 8, 2008 at 9:07am —
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By Miriam Salpeter, Keppie Careers
www.keppiecareers.comwww.keppiecareers.wordpress.com
I once wrote a term paper about the importance of body language. The quote I remember from it,
“Don’t underestimate the power of body language,” from The Little Mermaid, is no less true today!
Did you know that people who are positive and confident… Continue
Well, thats the question Alexandra Levit aims to answer in her new book, "How'd You Score That Gig?: A Guide to the Coolest Careers and How to Get Them". I ask her about what some of those jobs are and get her insight into finding yours. Find out more at www.scorethatgig.com.
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Posted by Chris Russell on April 29, 2008 at 8:50am —
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Don’t know what you want to do with your life? Try starting with a list of what you know you don’t want to do. Working backward can make it a lot easier to see the possibilities that are in front of you. With this crazy world we live in, there are so many occupations out there. You, however, are stuck with the task of choosing just one—we’ve already got one. Take your time, and know yourself. Now start writing. I’ll do your first one for you: milk man.
Okay then. Now you have a list of things y… Continue