All Blog Posts Tagged 'search' (343)

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…

Are you READY to return to work?

The decision to return to work is a thorny issue , one that is rooted in a number of issues affecting the unemployed. Among the thousands of clients I have assisted, including adults with severe mental illnesses, the decision to work again, or to end a lengthy absence from the workforce necessitates careful thought and reflection. I wish I could credit the author of a resource called the “Readiness checklist.”  The resource is organized into three…

What You have to know about Job Search

So much has changed in the past year.  Job search is so competitive and each job seeker needs to gain any advantages they can to compete.

3 Key Points

• “Social” is so important! Take the time to learn how to maximize and utilize these tools.
• Be proactive, persistent and a stellar “sales person”. These are critical to job search success during competitive…

Sending out a resume can be a bit intimidating. You’ve read the job description carefully, prepared your resume and cover letter, and then hit the Send button…

And now you’re hoping that the employer will recognize how perfect you are for the job,…

For years, job hunters have been told that their resume should arrive sans photo in order to avoid discrimination (either in their favor or against them).

Now, we’re being urged to provide a photo in order to be considered for a new job, all due to the new “normal” that is LinkedIn. …

As usual, Don Goodman hit it out of the park with his post titled You Must Remember This: Information You Must Have before the Interview.  

As I was reading through it I had two thoughts:

1. He is right on - if you have this information before you go into an interview, and you know what to do with it (how to ask…

You might have made it into an interview, only to realize that your competition is every bit as qualified, and that employers are being selective. However, instead of carrying a load of nerves into your interview, consider preparing not only to answer THEIR questions, but to bring your own!

Studies…

Considering contacting a recruiter to find out about executive or leadership jobs in your field? Many job hunters assume that forging connections with recruiters will put them closer to lucrative, high-level positions that aren’t otherwise advertised.

However, a successful recruiter-job seeker relationship doesn’t just happen. It’s important to understand the relationship among all involved parties (the recruiter, company, and you), get your resume in…

You’ve polished your resume to no end, especially after finding a great job posting that precisely fits your skills.

But did your cover letter merit the same attention?

Many hiring managers use your cover…

Are you a rising star in the IT world, eager for a shot at the CIO role?

Ascending from IT Director or VP takes more than just showing how you’ve leveraged the technology itself: you’ll need to first put yourself in the C-suite on paper.

As described by my…

If you’re an executive planning your next career move, you'll be judged by more than just your resume during your job search. 

In other words, a full resume is NOT necessarily the best fit for every job…

This is part 3 of a 3 part series in reputation management across social media.  Part 1 was about building your reputation by fully utilizing some of the features of LinkedIn.  Part 2 was about blogging and commenting on blogs.  And this is post is about the benefits of being on…

Drop the assumptions and proceed with the wide-eyed wonder of a child

Dangerous things happen when we assume.  The truth is, we don’t know what we don’t know.  Whether it be an assumption about an person, process or company- lose it.  Instead become more curious, inquisitive and a seeker of information.  It is so much more fun!

Here’s an interesting related short post from…

• "The United States doesn't make anything any more"
• "Good paying jobs are hard to find"
• "I can't afford to…