Archive for November, 2007

Practicing Your Job Interview Skills – Makes A Perfect Job Interview

Posted on 30. Nov, 2007 by Bill.

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As after any workout you may feel overwhelmed (sore muscles). Don't despair. It will get easier after the groundwork is done. It is very important that you continue to work out. Practice, practice, practice, and become stronger, smoother, and more comfortable.
The goal isn't to become over-rehearsed and stiff, but to be prepared and natural. Can [...]

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The Newbies’ Guide to Social Networking

Posted on 30. Nov, 2007 by Bill.

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The Newbies' Guide to Social Networking
A mother reads a message from her son in Iraq, a student gets a job with Instruct for America, a German rock band receives feedback on a new single, and your niece dumps her boyfriend. What do all of these events have in common? They all took place on [...]

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5 Ways to Stand Out and Get Your Dream Job

Posted on 30. Nov, 2007 by Bill.

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5 Ways to Stand Out and Get Your Dream Job
For students finishing up their college careers or even business people looking to succeed in their current jobs, no question is more common than, “How do I stand out?”. As one of our readers, “John Con”, asks,
“What do you wish you did/didn't do in college [...]

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Why a Job Interview is Like a First Date

Posted on 29. Nov, 2007 by Bill.

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Why a Job Interview is Like a First Date
Have you noticed any similarities between your dating experiences and your job searches?
What these two puzzle parts have in common is a quest for superior relationships. Granted, for some of us, both of these personal quests are fraught with frustration.
But in Shawn Graham's new book Courting Your [...]

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Surviving the First Week in a New Job

Posted on 28. Nov, 2007 by Bill.

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Surviving the First Week in a New Job
Starting a new job can be daunting for anyone, regardless of experience or rank. The first week, when it is most important to make a good impression and set a precedent for how you’ll manage your team, can be especially difficult.
You can easily view your first week as [...]

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How to Let the Headhunter Do the Job

Posted on 26. Nov, 2007 by Bill.

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How to Let the Headhunter Do the Job
Once you're close to getting an offer, having faith in the professional's ability to close the deal will work to your advantage
State you've been informed of your status as the leading candidate or you've received an official offer of employment. Your courtship as a potential candidate for [...]

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How to Use Social Networks to Find Gigs

Posted on 26. Nov, 2007 by Bill.

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How to Use Social Networks to Find Gigs by Mathias Meyer
I have the capability to see through you. You read the headline and think “MySpace”. Far from it. It's true that social networks are all the rage these days. Each day a number of new communities pop up on the scene. Some are for fun, [...]

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Career Change after 50!

Posted on 26. Nov, 2007 by Bill.

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Career and job change after age 50: some tips to take into account.
Changing a career at any age has its own challenges. Making a career change after age 50 presents a series of tests, which if done right, could bring significant rewards.
Throughout your working career, and by age 50, you may have changed careers several [...]

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Careful – Don’t Quit that Job just Yet!

Posted on 25. Nov, 2007 by Bill.

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Be careful-don't quit that job just yet-first determine the best date for you.
You've been planning on going into business for yourself or maybe you've got another job offer on the table, so what's your next step? Before you write up your letter of resignation do some research and prudent planning before you hand in the [...]

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Resume Tips

Posted on 25. Nov, 2007 by Bill.

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The First Impression is usually the Last Impression. In today's highly competitive world, creating a good first impression is extremely important. This is where the resume plays a very important role in contributing towards success in landing a job. A resume is the most effective tool that can help you win a coveted interview opportunity.
How [...]

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Networking for Success: Who Will Connect You to Your Next Job?

Posted on 23. Nov, 2007 by Bill.

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Networking for Success: Who Will Connect You to Your Next Job? by Emily Breckenridge
According to New York career-management firm, BH Careers International, 80% of all available jobs aren't posted in the classifieds or on job boards. Additionally, 60% of people surveyed by BH stated they got their last job by networking. Though networking can be [...]

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Top 10 tips for using LinkedIn

Posted on 22. Nov, 2007 by Bill.

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LinkedIn offers the following 10 tips for improving your on the web profile:
1. Don't just cut and paste your resume. LinkedIn hooks you into a network, not just a human resources department. You wouldn't hand out your resume before introducing yourself, so don't do it here. Instead, describe your experience and abilities as you would [...]

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What To Do When The Recruiter Calls!

Posted on 21. Nov, 2007 by Bill.

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What do you do when the recruiter calls and you're happy with your current job?
The phone rings, you pick it up, and the individual introduces himself as a recruiter. He then outlines a career opportunity, but can't name the company. He wants to know if you've any interest or can you advocate anyone for the [...]

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