Archive for December, 2007

Helping Boomers Give Their Ideal

Posted on 17. Dec, 2007 by Bill.

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Helping Boomers Give Their Ideal
As millions of people in their 50s and 60s exit the corporate world, many will search for “encore careers” in the public and nonprofit sectors. This could result in the biggest transformation in the U.S. workforce since women began pouring into it some 30 years ago, states Marc Freedman, author of [...]

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Coaching can aid in changing jobs

Posted on 17. Dec, 2007 by Bill.

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Coaching can aid in changing jobs, growing business
For many middle-aged workers, the desire or the need to change jobs is commonplace. Whether brought about by downsizing or a growing dissatisfaction with the trajectory of their careers or industries, many baby boomers have made a job switch or want to.
That has led to a boom in [...]

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Do you need an interview coach?

Posted on 15. Dec, 2007 by Bill.

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Do you need an interview coach?
“Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a peer.”
How would you handle this question during a two-hour, high-pressure interview for a job you passionately, desperately want? Not sure? Perhaps it's time to call in a professional interview coach. The good news: From teaching clients how to [...]

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Ten Tips For Mastering The Phone Interview

Posted on 13. Dec, 2007 by Bill.

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Phone interviews are becoming more and more common as companies gain greater access to candidates and as more recruiters and hiring managers work from virtual office locations. On the positive side, with a phone interview you don't have to worry about having your suit pressed and you can have your notes in front of you. [...]

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Hot jobs of the future cater to boomers and technology

Posted on 12. Dec, 2007 by Bill.

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Hot jobs of the future cater to boomers and technology
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is out with its list of hot jobs for the next decade.
Topping the list careers related to technology and caring for the elderly, jobs already in great demand.
87 year old Millie Decker is so thankful have a caregiver help [...]

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How social networking sites may shape your career

Posted on 11. Dec, 2007 by Bill.

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Now social networking sites might shape your career
Beware. Those of you who have posted personal information on the web might be under surveillance. Job candidates who maintain profiles on social networking sites, may want to reconsider its content. Employers are now increasingly using social networks to assess job applicants, verify CVs or even find best [...]

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A Guide To Posting Your Resume On the web

Posted on 11. Dec, 2007 by Bill.

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Resume Posting Service
This is a service that allows job seekers to post their resumes to an on the internet job search site, which is used by employers and recruiters. Using a resume database of an online job site makes it easier for employers and recruiters to identify you. When posting your resume, always use key [...]

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Can your resume spill onto extra pages?

Posted on 08. Dec, 2007 by Bill.

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Can your resume spill onto extra pages?
It's the biggest workplace debate since Coke vs. Pepsi in the vending machines.
It's whether to limit your glowing resume to one page.
For years, soon-to-be college graduates were taught to squeeze everything they learned into one page of text no matter how small that text had to be.
Touting your achievements [...]

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5 Questions To Ask At Your Next Job Interview

Posted on 07. Dec, 2007 by Bill.

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1) “Who is the perfect person for this job? What knowledge, skills, personality traits would you require or expect them to have?”
Once the interviewer(s) have described this hypothetical person, demonstrate how you fit the requirements, where you can offer more. In the cases where you're not a perfect fit, show why your skills and abilities [...]

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Job Searching Over Fifty

Posted on 06. Dec, 2007 by Bill.

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Forty might be the new fifty but not if you're job searching. We've laws to protect us from age discrimination in the workplace but in reality discrimination occurs daily. Don't be discouraged. You can improve your chances of breaking through the age barrier and landing a fulfilling job by following these tips.
Give your resume a [...]

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One Page Resume – Is Less Really More?

Posted on 04. Dec, 2007 by Bill.

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When it comes to resumes is less, really more? Recently, a VP of a national recruitment and staffing company mentioned that his clients have been increasingly requesting that his recruiters submit a one page resume. He asked my thought on the trend and prevalence of the shortened resume and preference for the one page limit. [...]

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Common Resume Mistakes

Posted on 02. Dec, 2007 by Bill.

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There are a number of common mistakes that people make when writing their resumes. Each of these mistakes can really undermine you, no matter how much good work you have put into writing and formatting.
Here are the most common mistakes and how to repair them:
1. Using Little Fonts: People tend to change jobs much more [...]

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