Archive for January, 2008

Top 10 Work Life Revelations of 2008

Posted on 15. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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Top 10 Work Life Revelations of 2008
In our 24/7 high-tech global marketplace, our work life scenario changes exponentially. 2008 is chuck full of illustrations mirroring that fact, the least of which was the election of our first African American president. President-elect Barack Obama ran on a platform of change and a promise to create or [...]

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Resume Action Words Create a Winning Resume

Posted on 14. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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Resume Action Words Create a Winning ResumeResume action words increase the impact your resume will have on the employer. Everyone knows a successful job search strategy begins with a professionally written resume that clearly outlines your skills and qualifications. Combining your years of experience, educational accomplishments, and skills into a one or two page document [...]

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The Top 9 Things Every Job Seeker Should Know About the Employer Before Interviewing!

Posted on 14. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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You should be prepared with some company information about the employer before interviewing.
You should go into an interview after completing some research on the company. If you have information before the interview, you can develop a presentation that will relate your background and interest to what the company has to offer. If it is impossible [...]

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Turning a passion into a profession

Posted on 13. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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Turning a passion into a profession
Careful planning – and knowing there will be sacrifices – are key to taking the leap
Yes, so far, for Rich Brauman. A former staffer at the Federal Reserve Bank, Brauman ditched a career in financial markets to launch a food business that plays to his passion: aquaculture.
“On a personal level, [...]

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Common Job Interview Mistakes

Posted on 13. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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There are lots of common job interview mistakes a candidate should avoidI have been privileged to sit in countless interviews as a panel member/ interviewer in my careerI have learnt a lot of lessons from each job interview but some mistakes stood out and were there in nearly each interview sittingJob Interview Mistakes to Avoid
Inadequate [...]

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Organize Your Job Search Using The Rule Of Thirds

Posted on 10. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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Organize Your Search Using The Rule Of Thirds
A job search is a complicated and time consuming business. Sometimes your goal is simple: you know exactly the job you're looking for, so there's not a lot of “search” involved. It's all a matter of getting your face in front of the person who does the [...]

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How to Use a Networking Site

Posted on 10. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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How to Use a Networking Site�
Amid all the chatter about user-generated content and Web 2.0, another class of Web services has been quietly gaining momentum. Call it the “professional Web”: on the internet services designed explicitly to help you manage your career and do your job better.
LinkedIn, for one, has been adding 120,000-plus [...]

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The Job Offer Is Not Always As Good As It Looks

Posted on 09. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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Have you ever negotiated an offer?
If not, you're not alone. Most people DO NOT negotiate salary. They accept what’s offered.
Whether you negotiate a salary or not is secondary to doing your homework before accepting an offer. It is always best to take some time before signing on the dotted line so that you understand exactly [...]

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Hints for working with a headhunter

Posted on 09. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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Hints for working with a headhunter
If you're looking for work, that might or might not be a good thing.
Headhunters often have direct lines into desired positions, but also serve as gatekeepers who reject candidates they don't think fit the bill. The key is finding out how to work with one of these job recruiters so [...]

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Planning Your Career Change Now

Posted on 08. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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The term New Year New Career has become a cliche, with so many of us wanting new jobs planning major advertising campaigns for January is usual amongst recruitment agencies. An alarmingly high percentage of workers change are dissatisfied with their current jobs and the New Year is one of the times when this dissatisfaction comes [...]

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The Job Interview Is Not Just About The Job Duties

Posted on 07. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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The first item of business for an interviewer to determine is if you've the qualifications to perform the duties of the job. That's the basic part of interviewing – to determine if the qualifications and experiences fit the stipulations of the position.
“DO WE LIKE HIM?” “WILL HE FIT IN?”
The next item of business is to [...]

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How to Write a Cover Letter

Posted on 06. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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How to Write a Cover Letter
You could write the best resume in the world and be highly qualified for a job, but if your cover letter is poorly written, generic, or misguided, you can pretty much throw your chances out the window. The cover letter is your first, and sometimes your only opportunity to [...]

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End Your Job Interview Gracefully – Here is How

Posted on 05. Jan, 2008 by Bill.

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Many job applicants think the only thing left to do after an interview is to send a thank you letter. While sending an interview thank you letter is important, don't get complacent and think that's all you have to do at the end of your interview.
First and last impressions are the strongest, so you want [...]

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