Archive for November, 2006
Social Networking Opens Job Doors
Posted on 30. Nov, 2006 by Bill.
Social Networking Opens Job Doors
The face of the employee recruiting process has changed considerably when compared to a mere five years ago. The days of pouring over resumes to learn of an individual’s work history and level of education are quickly disappearing.
Since I handle recruiting for an online marketing company, I am frequently on the [...]
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How Many Pages Should Your Resume Be?
Posted on 30. Nov, 2006 by Bill.
How Many Pages Should Your Resume Be?
Once upon a time, someone came up with a “rule” that resumes should not exceed one page. No one really knows who came up with the rule, but a great many job-seekers still seem to live in fear of this supposed edict.
The fact is that very few “rules” [...]
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How to Stand Out In a Job Interview — Tips on Getting the Job You Want
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 by Bill.
How to Stand Out In a Job Interview — Tips on Getting the Job You Want
With the busy hiring season just ahead, now is the time to think about preparing for the interview that can land you the job you want in 2006. To get that coveted offer, the interview must be considered one of [...]
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Traditional Resumes Don’t Work
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 by Bill.
Traditional Resumes Don’t Work
Non-Guerrillas do the following when they are looking for a job:
-write a resume that details their responsibilities,
-ask their friends and neighbors if they know of any job openings,
-respond to newspaper ads, and
-a few of the tech savvy ones will reply to job board postings.
That’s it. That’s not enough anymore because that’s the [...]
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50 Top Job Seeking Tips
Posted on 28. Nov, 2006 by Bill.
Workforce pro gives her top 50 job seeking tips
1. You have a job. Finding a job is a job. So treat it like one. Devise a plan of action and carry it out. Don’t just spend an hour or two a day and then give up. No business could continue to operate if it were [...]
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Job search could benefit from middleman
Posted on 27. Nov, 2006 by Bill.
Job search could benefit from middleman
There’s just one thing between you and that great new job: a middleman, also known as a search firm or recruiting agency.
You could find yourself working closely with a recruiter before you ever land an interview with the company you want to work for.
It’s the job of the recruiter, who [...]
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Harmful job myths abound
Posted on 20. Nov, 2006 by Bill.
Harmful job myths abound
People believe some weird things.
Like telepathy or astrology. That it takes seven years for your body to digest chewing gum. Or that the devil can steal your soul when you sneeze.
They also believe some strange things about job hunting. Here are some of the most common — and most damaging — job-seeking [...]
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Top 10 Tips for Salary Negotiations
Posted on 18. Nov, 2006 by Bill.
Top 10 Tips for Salary Negotiations
Negotiating a better salary package has put more than a few stomachs in knots over the years. Remember, we all go through it sooner or later. Try to keep these 10 basic tips in mind when it’s your turn to ask for a sweeter deal.
1. Be Persuasive
It’s hard to force [...]
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How Do I Write the Killer Resume?
Posted on 16. Nov, 2006 by Bill.
How Do I Write the Killer Resume?
It seems that on a weekly basis someone is asking me for help with their resume. I don’t mind helping but the truth is that I simply run out of hours every day to do so. I’ll continue to suggest that there is no perfect way to write [...]
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Online Resume Not Generating any Calls?
Posted on 15. Nov, 2006 by Bill.
Online Resume Not Generating any Calls?
Want to get your online resumé noticed and have employers
picking up the phone and calling you? Then forget how
pretty your resumé is. What really matters is how your
resumé scores on a search. Most resumés today go straight
to a computer tracking system that saves online resumés in
the company [...]
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Job Search in a Difficult Market
Posted on 14. Nov, 2006 by Bill.
Job Search in a Difficult Market
I don’t think I am breaking any big news story when I say that finding a good job in the Maine job market can be difficult. Many of you have already reminded me of that fact and my daily work with USM students confirms it.
But I also know that there [...]
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When it comes to resumes, remember less is more
Posted on 13. Nov, 2006 by Bill.
When it comes to resumes, remember less is more
Want to impress a potential boss with your resume?
If you’re contemplating a creative, quirky, unique way to grab a hiring manager’s attention, take a hint from Aleksey Vayner and skip the personal video.
Vayner, a Yale University student and aspiring investment banker, submitted a seven-minute video resume to [...]
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Ten Job Hunting Myths
Posted on 12. Nov, 2006 by Bill.
Ten Job Hunting Myths
The job market is improving. A recent study from the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that employers plan to hire 13% more new college grads this year than last year — with business, engineering and computer fields taking top priority.
That’s good news if you or someone you know is preparing [...]
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Kay Stout: The TMAY (Tell Me About Yourself) - is usually the...
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Eric B: I certainly agree with #6 in theory, but in practi...
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Karen Flowers theresumechick scam: Sadly, theresumechick is a scam. She leaves commen...
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Interview Assistance: Great comprehensive site. The more help that peopl...
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