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FIST FULL OF TALENT | WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 Oh Boy! Diversity Is About To Look A Whole Lot Whiter! So, please, no special hiring policies that force you to put one of “us” in your interview pool. Dateline 2012 – The U.S. Census releases what is certainly going to be considered a tipping point when it comes to how organizations look at Diversity moving forward! From CNN : “ U.S. I’m a minority! Can You? -
RESUME BEAR | WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 ResumeBear: The Missing Manual on LinkedIn Discovered career job interview jobs linkedin Online Resume resume resumebearThe LinkedIn Rockstars, Mike O’Neil and Lori Ruff have been at it since early 2005. People asked “How can I get out of LinkedIn what YOU get out of LinkedIn?” So they answered the call. Was it effective? You decide. That’s saying something. What does this mean for you? -
JOBMOB | WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 How To Ace Video Job Interviews Because job video interview success is different than classic job interview success. Here are some ways that video job interviews are being used: Virtual companies interviewing candidates around the world. Companies interviewing recruiters’ candidates from the recruiters’ offices. Prepare your room. -
FIST FULL OF TALENT | WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 WEBINAR TODAY: 5 Ways to Use Video to Raise Your HR and Recruiting Game Recruiting - Learn how today’s technology transcends the old cliche “video conference” system, allowing you to vet candidates more effectively without wasting time with early-stage face-to-face interviews. HR HR Technology HR Vendors Webinar -
CUBE RULES | WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 5 areas to evaluate and reflect on your work Related posts: Your interview questions should reflect your job goals. Job satisfaction is a function of many different parts of work. Job satisfaction dips and flows. New bosses, new strategies, new ways of doing things. We’ll hold on a little longer. It will get better, we think. Our job and perceptions change over time. Your manager.
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THE JOB QUEST | TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012 Do’s and Don’ts When Waiting for a Call The worst part of a job hunt isn’t poring over your résumé to ensure there are no typos, nor is it sweating out a nerve-wracking job interview. It’s THE WAIT. You know, the lag times when nothing seems to be happening. To help you through the wait times, here are some do’s and don’ts: DO apply to more than one company. -
CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012 6 Reasons You Should Say ‘Yes’ to Any Job Interview You applied for a job and were just called in for an interview. Whatever the cause of your cold feet, you should think twice before turning down any job interview. Sharpen Your Interview Skills. Google “interview tips.” Because interviews aren’t easy. Job interviews are an excellent learning opportunity. -
CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012 Match Your Car Passion With Your Career For instance, if you were interviewing for an assistant marketing coordinator position at Red Bull Racing, do you think they’ll take you seriously if you don’t even know that Red Bull won last year’s Formula One season? Some grew up working on cars as a hobby, but may have fallen in love with autos later in life, in one form or another. -
CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012 Top 3 Tips for Telephone Etiquette This phone screen can be the deciding factor on whether or not a candidate advances to an in-person interview, so savvy candidates should be mindful of telephone etiquette. Telephone interviews count. Treat the phone interview the same way you would an in-person job interview. Interviewing etiquette telephone tip -
Writing a Resume for Jobs in the US Executive Resumes Job Search Professional Resumes Resume Writing Resumes employment executive resume writer foreign citizen interview professional resume services resume formatsResume formats may be similar from country to country, but the acceptable content can vary depending on where you live. Be careful if you do use these sections. -
SKLOVER WORKING WISDOM | TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012 Overtime Pay: 80% of American Employees are Entitled. Are you? As is our custom when we are consulted, we first interviewed Melanie to learn the facts, events and circumstances of her employment. Our interview of Melanie did not find any legal claims she might have against her employer, with one major exception: Melanie, like most people who work in the U.S., if I die by four o’clock.”. Wow, wow. -
ASK A MANAGER | TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012 terse answer Tuesday: bad manager edition I’ve gone through the second round of interviews after a phone screen (yippee!), month and a half ago, I interviewed for a position at a company that decided to put me on hold because they were still interviewing other candidates. It’s terse answer Tuesday — seven short answers to seven short questions. -
FIST FULL OF TALENT | TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012 Why Your Company Should Adopt a Free Agency Period But the funny thing is once you go out and interview with another company you’ll often view you current job in a whole new (often positive light). And I would bet I’m not the only one – I think most of us would prefer NOT to have our current employer know that we’re out there “looking.” -
RESUME BEAR | TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012 “Internships are a Great Way to gain Experience” career job job hunting job interview job news job seekers jobs Online Resume resume resumebearAnyone who has ever been to college, spoken to a career counselor, or searched “how to get a job” on Google will have surely heard about the importance of internships. “You should get one,” the experts say. That’s true. -
CAREER ROCKETEER | TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012 What to Do If a Company Asks for Your Facebook Password in a Job Interview Interviews Joshua Waldman SEO1Imagine you’ve been on the job market for about six months. You are paying your mortgage on your credit cards at this point. Your unemployment benefits are about to run out and your job prospects remain dismal, no matter what you seem to do. -
RESUME HELP BLOG | MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 Three steps to delivering better job interviews Given below are some ideas that can help you give better job interviews and make a big impact on recruiters. They may seem simple, but it takes lots of practice to follow them: 1. Avoiding the phrase, ‘I think’ Many people use the phrase, ‘I think’ while answering questions. Instead of using this, [.]. Advice and Articles -
CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 Top 4 Tips on How to Prepare for a Job Interview It is perfectly normal to be a little anxious when you’re preparing for a job interview. In fact, many people rank interviewing for a new job with other nerve-racking activities like public speaking and going to the dentist. There’s a lot riding on your interview performance, so it’s understandable to feel this way. -
CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 9 Traits of Good Outplacement Services Outplacement companies typically offer help with resumes, cover letters, interview preparation , and other aspects of the hunt. For those of you that don’t know what outplacement services are, it’s simply career coaching services employers pay for to assist ex-employees in finding a new job. where the loss of a job isn’t their fault). -
REDSTARRESUME | MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 How To Stand Out During the Job Interview Making the right impression in your job interview is one of the most important steps in your future career. Many people don’t know this, but job interviews require careful planning and research, otherwise you will significantly reduce the chance of getting the job. Despite what people say, first impressions are everything. -
RESUMESIMO | MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 Tips for successful career Your resume is typically the first step to getting a job interview at a company, impressing the interviewer and hopefully getting a job offer. Develop interviewing skills – To perform successfully on a Enjoying a successful career requires both dedication and hard work. -
THE RECRUITER'S LOUNGE | MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 The History of Monster.com Related Posts The Monster Mash continues… This is what Monster.com should have done after they were hacked (Part 2) The History of the Resume [Infographic] “The History of Sourcing Interactive Timeline” is now online COMIC – The Recruiting Life – The Interview Process Send article as PDF. -
FIST FULL OF TALENT | MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 FOT WEBINAR: Make your Lame Management Training Not Suck By Using Video We’ll cover ways to get your video game going with your employment brand, interviewing, training and this one I want to talk about today – management training. Advice HR Tech HR Technology HR Vendors Influence Innovation Interviewing Recruiting The HR Profession Training and DevelopmentYou’ll be glad you did. Clooney? -
FIST FULL OF TALENT | MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 Succession Hiring, Average Managers and Lazy Men Playing Tennis I would like to sit in on the interview when you bring her in to meet your team.” . On a recent visit to the park near my house, I saw four guys playing tennis at the courts next to the playground. Good for them,” I thought to myself. Early Saturday morning, and those guys are out to work up a good sweat.” Good news. ” . -
GUERRILLA JOB HUNTING | MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 Guerrilla Job Hunting - Tactic #2: Write a White Paper Call some of the more quotable people you discovered during your research , and interview then for your own piece. Write a White Paper – focus on a hot topic. This is just like producing a newsletter but you only need to do it once and you can reuse it until the topic falls out of vogue. Ask them for feedback before you publish. -
EXECUTIVE CAREER BRAND | MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 Twitter Job Search Help From Career Experts On topics ranging from personal branding, targeting and working with executive recruiters, to best job networking and interviewing strategies, and so much more. . Includes career assessments (formal and informal), personal branding, informational interviews (for career focus), job shadowing, mentor relationships, internship, or volunteering. -
WATER COOLER WISDOM | MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 How to Be an Effective Spy Best Practices Emotional Intelligence Interviewing Job Hunting Office Politics Ownership & Initiative People SkillsIncreasingly, managers and recruiters are being encouraged to assess cultural fit during the hiring process in order to ensure that candidates will assimilate well. The best way to do this is to spy.but how? -
CUBE RULES | MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 Feeling wasted and burned out at work That happens with changes in leaders or a simple miss on your part during the interview process. When you go to work, what’s your expectation? Are you expecting good things to happen while at work? Or do you expect to get run over by a truck? Except the truck seems to succeed at running us over a bit easier. Check your integrity. -
THE JOB QUEST | SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2012 The Only Hard and Fast Rule in Resume Writing OK, here’s the rule: If your résumé is generating interviews, you’re doing the right thing. But here’s the thing — if you are sending out your résumé and you are getting called for interviews, you don’t need to worry about it. The job of the résumé is to generate interviews. Just one. ” Maybe. -
CAREER UPSHIFT | SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2012 Social media and your job search: a simultaneous thought When a job seeker goes in for a job interview, most people are sure to dress appropriately and to bring with them an updated copy of their resume. However, that’s not all of the “cleaning up” that you should be doing. Your resume should be crafted to get an employer interested to find out more about you. -
CAREER REALISM | SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2012 Get the Interview: 5 Tips for Leaving a Great Voicemail Too many times job applicants prepare phenomenal resumes but fail to secure a physical interview. Here are five things to improve interview rates and make a fabulous presentation over the phone using voicemail. Phone interview skills are essential across all employment levels. Help the Interviewer Out. Do not drone on! -
RESUMESIMO | SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2012 What color should you wear during interview Job interviews are extremely stressful for the job candidate. The majority of job candidates do not consider the color of the clothing they should wear to the interview. Properly chosen color choices for an interview offers a small edge for the job candidate. Color has an impact on people even if they are not aware of that fact. -
How Insurance Giant Aon Use Social Media to Recruit [Interview] Here’s an interview Jorgen Sundberg of Link Humans did with Bryan Chaney, who is the global social media strategy manager at the global re-insurance company Aon. Related: How NPR Use Social Media to Recruit [Lars Schmidt Interview]. How Insurance Giant Aon Use Social Media to Recruit [Interview]. -
ASK A MANAGER | SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2012 my job offer was revoked before I started — and after I quit my job was supposed to be replacing a woman present at my interview who was getting a promotion. Will this reflect me negatively when I have to explain to new interviewers why I am unemployed? A reader writes: I was working with a staffing agency and received a job offer through them. As a result, I am unemployed. Is this legal? job offers -
RESUME BEAR | SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2012 You’re on LinkedIn, of course. But do you use it? Job Seekers Must! Everyone interviewed confirmed that LinkedIn was frequently recruiters’ first point of entry to a candidate. You’re on LinkedIn, of course. But do you use it? Do you connect with people regularly, do you worry about your profile, is it part of your routine? In fact, I find that many active candidates don’t even have a LinkedIn profile. -
CAREER ALLEY | SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012 Your Oops! Is Showing: 15 Outrageous Job Interview Blunders Chewing gum during a job interview is not a good idea. Neither is interrupting your interviewer mid-question to answer a cell phone. survey conducted by Harris Interactive compiled blunder stories from the thousands of job interviews across the country. But as the interview time approaches, it can be easy to forget about it. -
CAREER REALISM | SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012 Your Appearance Matters to Interviewers But if that’s not possible, you can still go into the interview happy and positive. DALE: If so, one way to keep from being self-conscious is to focus on one thing: making the interviewer smile. Appearance matters interviewer image from Shutterstock. Interviewing advice appearance expert interviewer job -
ASK A MANAGER | SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012 short answer Saturday: 6 short answers to 6 short questions but now I’m not sure what to do with the companies I’ve been interviewing with. am waiting on a final decision from one company, and just completed a first-round interview with another. Job changed during interview. was not given one at the interview either. Here we go… 1. Is this asking too much? -
RESUME BEAR | SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012 ResumeBear: Leave these Words OFF Your Resume When it comes to resumes, keep the content quantifiable, show tangible results and successes, and wait until the interview to show off your “dynamism,” “enthusiasm,” or “energy.”. But before you add another bullet point, consider this: It’s not always about what you add in—the best changes you can make may lie in what you take out. Dynamic. -
ASK A MANAGER | SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012 why are employers so bad at training people? You can ask about training during a job interview: “What sort of training does the organization give its new hires? A reader writes: I’ve been out of school and in the workforce full time for about four years now. In this time, I don’t feel that I’ve had even one job that adequately trained new employees. good management -
CAREER REALISM | FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012 The Key to Finding a Job After a Long Career Break No unsolicited resume showing you’ve been out of the work force since 2005 is going to make it into the “To Be Interviewed” stack. Dear J.T. & Dale: I am an IT professional with more than 20 years’ experience. took a career break in 2005 to care for my mother and eventually wind up her estate. -
CAREERS DONE WRITE | FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012 Should I interview when I am sick? have an interview for the perfect job tomorrow afternoon. really want the job, but I know I will make a horrible impression and may get the interviewer sick. Dear Brendan: By all means, call the person with whom you have the interview to postpone the appointment. Ask Deb Interview TipsShould I cancel? Thanks, Deb! -
Greek System Experience and Your Resume This could be the tipping point in your favor for getting that first interview. Many college students join the Greek systems on their campus for housing, a meal plan and a place to socialize. Fraternity and sorority membership benefits go way beyond building a professional network. -
CAREER BRANDER | FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012 That’s a know, know! Submitting resumes online (Almost always required, it will almost never get you an interview or job.). Tactics can win a battle, but strategy wins the war. As you consider your career branding or job search efforts, it is important to separate the two. Career Branding should be strategic while job search is often more tactical. -
CAREER REALISM | THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012 I Was Fired, What Do I Tell Potential Employers? ABORT INTERVIEW!” DALE: Carry a stopwatch, Allen, because I want to know how fast they end your interview. Dear J.T. & Dale: I was fired from my job for allegedly saying that I refused a transfer to a different store. became very upset about the unwanted transfer, but I never refused to go. Allen. PROBLEM EMPLOYEE! -
ASK A MANAGER | THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012 my very first open thread And just because I want to share this and have nowhere to put stuff like this, here’s a letter I got from a reader today: Alison, I have a phone interview tomorrow! You asked for it, so I’m delivering it: the very first open thread on Ask a Manager in five years. Five years! As of the end of the month, anyway.) For ” . -
CAREER REALISM | THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012 Interview Preparation: Stop Sweating Interviews (Literally!) Recently on one of my CAREEREALISM TV shows, I mentioned my Interview Preparation Tool. It’s a tool I give people to help them get comfortable and confident with interviewing. Lots of interviews, over a dozen, but not a single one landed him a job offer. Then we set a time to meet for the big “mock interview.” -
BLOGGING4JOBS | THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012 Recruitment Video Lessons from Consumer Marketers Video interviewing is already a popular industry trend. In addition to the recruitment video for employment brand piece, video is also making an impact on the overall recruitment process by offering alternate ways to interview candidates and view resumes. What Does Recruitment Video Mean for HR & Recruiting? Passion. The reason? -
POSITION IGNITION | THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012 How to Create a Strong Email Cover Letter CV and Interviews Careers Advice Job SearchIf you're out in the job market, it is likely that you will need to be filling in online application forms and/or sending out your CV. As part of this process one can assume that the person reading what you have written won't have much time to focus on what you have to say. -
CAREER ALLEY | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012 Why You Should Hire with Emotional Intelligence in Mind Interviewers and human resource managers often go through hundreds of applicants, many of which express the same characteristics. However, instead of glazing over resumes and interviews, look for something unique that will bring high performers into the workplace. “ Intellectuals solve problems. Geniuses prevent them.” -
ASK A MANAGER | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012 7 deadly interview sins News & World Report to find out if you’re committing any of the seven deadly interview sins. interviewingHead over to my post at U.S. -
GREEN CAREER CENTRAL | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012 Green Career Tip: Intrigued by Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or Sustainability? This Resource is for You! In this document you’ll find examples, case studies, observations from the field, trends, and interviews. Responsible Business Summit USA From the conference Website : “How to make corporate responsibility a core aspect of organizational culture, collaborate with key stakeholders and use CSR to enhance reputation and gain competitive edge.” -
THE UNDERCOVER RECRUITER | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012 How Graduates Can Make the Most of LinkedIn and Twitter Having transferrable skills, a can do attitude and a willingness to learn and be involved in all aspects of the business is key to nailing the job interview. Have an interview but you are nervous? Look for your interviewer on LinkedIn and discover their interests to help create some common ground when you meet. -
FIST FULL OF TALENT | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012 3 Reasons You Should Be Video Interviewing Sales pitch aside, I can’t get off one of those ways, which is completely changing HR and Talent across the world right now – Video Interviewing and Screening. Video Interviewing and Screening is a game changer for HR and organizations when you are trying to get the best talent. Your hiring managers are dumb. -
HIRING TECHNICAL PEOPLE | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012 Never Lie on a Resume–Ever Read Andy Lester’s Resume tactics from the grocery checkout lane or Rich Stone’s Resume and Interview Preparation Tips. Yahoo’s CEO lied on his resume. He does not have a degree in Computer Science. Well, many senior managers of high tech organizations don’t. So, that should have been okay. For a senior manager?? -
CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 Hiring for H.E.A.R.T. The interview and selection process builds on that level of engagement… or detracts from it! Without turning this into a behavioral based interviewing training, I look at HEART as part of the decision making process… H onesty, E nergy, A ccountability, R espect, and T eamwork. Interviewing advice expert H.E.A.R.T -
ASK A MANAGER | TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 employer won’t give me a fair chance to interview got one interview in 2010 before I went back to school, but although the HR lady said I interviewed quite well, they let someone within have the position. But when I did not get a interview for a job I was very qualified for, I sent the HR lady an email asking if she would mind giving me some feedback. just don’t know. -
CAREER ALLEY | TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 Situational Interviews: What questions can you expect? These are the vague, confusing interview questions that get thrown at you when you are trying to get the best management consulting, strategy consulting or investment banking jobs. They make you realize how much easier it was to answer those tough-sounding technical questions you were asked during your first few job interviews. -
CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 Avoid Doing These 5 Things at an Interview In my previous article, “ You Only Have 3 Seconds to Get the Job Offer ,” I promised to explain how I know who should get an interview. The interview with me, a recruiter, is simple: If you meet the minimum qualifications to be considered, I’ll bring you in for the interview. Then the fun starts. And that’s not all. -
CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 How to Make $600K More in Your Life Job Search interview money salarayIn today’s economy, is it crazy to ask for more money when you get a new job offer? That depends. honestly believe there are times when you should ask for more. also think there are techniques you can use to get more. In fact, I wrote about it over at AOL Jobs. And then, I shot a video on it (below). -
CAREER COPILOT | TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 How to Prepare for a Job Search – The Basics Preparing properly can help you to better identify appropriate job opportunities, guarantee interview invitations and increase your chances of securing a job that you [.]. Your Career career advice employment job hunting recruitment recruitment advice -
ASK A MANAGER | TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 I’m afraid I’m about to be offered a job I won’t be good at A reader writes: I had a second interview with a company last week and it went horribly, in my estimation. The interview was to last about an hour and it lasted about 20 minutes, so I figured it wasn’t a good fit and that was that. interviewingFast forward to today. They asked for my references. -
GUERRILLA JOB HUNTING | TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 Why guerrilla marketing for job hunters But the fact of the matter remains clear - being noticed or "found" is the key to getting the interview and the interview is THE key to getting hired. Essentially, most people fail to get noticed by the tight people. Compliments of David E Perry and Kevin Donlin. -
CAREERS DONE WRITE | TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 4.4 Ways to Explain You Were Let Go From Last Job To make matters worse, the stress of leaving behind a workplace can be dejecting while preparing for fresh interviews. Being fired from a position implies that you failed your responsibilities at your last job, which is a terrible way to start a job interview. Interview Tips Job Search Strategies losing a jobLet Go of Your Ego. -
THE JOB QUEST | TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 6 Tips to Tame Your Chatty Cathy/Charlie Tendencies in an Interview Interviews always make for a nervous time. How can you control your not-so-inner Chatty Cathy/Charlie during an interview? Develop answers for common interview questions and practice them. There are many lists of interview questions that can be found on the Internet. Stories are key to a successful interview. -
ASK A MANAGER | TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 tiny answer Tuesday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions Company hasn’t mentioned paying for my interview travel expenses. had a first interview and was called back for a second. It’s completely reasonable to say something like: “Since this is the second time I’ll be flying out to interview, do you reimburse travel expenses?” Here we go… 1. -
BLOGGING4JOBS | TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 Is Being Gay a Choice? Should It Be Protected at Work? Ashamed because Oklahoma Representative James Lankford said in an interview (video shown above) that being gay shouldn’t be protected against workplace discrimination because being gay is a choice. Can You Be Fired for Being Gay? usually am proud to live in the state of Oklahoma. Ashamed to an Oklahoman. Your choice to eat ice cream. -
RECAREERED | TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 Bore Someone To Death With A 30 Second Elevator Speech Featured Interviews reCareered BlogWant to bore someone to death? Treat them to the worst 30 seconds of their life with your 30 second elevator pitch … Many career experts teach you to practice a 30 second elevator speech – So that if Warren Buffet is trapped in an. Continued at [link]. -
CAREER ALLEY | MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012 Beware Hiring Managers Who Spew Nonsense friend of mine went on an interview for a senior level position with very large financial institution. He cursed the entire time, thought my friend’s experience was spotty at best, never asked any questions and spent the bulk of the interview telling my friend how great he (the hiring manager) was. How did the Interview Go? -
CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012 How to Answer 7 of the Most Common Interview Questions Interview questions are not as straightforward as they seem, and answering just one question incorrectly may put you out of the running for a job. Here are seven of the most common interview questions, what the hiring manager is really asking, and how you should respond: 1. Common interview questions image from Shutterstock. -
CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012 6 Ways to Shorten Your Job Search Without a Resume Figure out what real or perceived weaknesses might make an employer hesitate to interview or hire you, and then systematically address them. Get rid of—or bury—anything you don’t want to explain in a job interview or that otherwise may be an obstacle to your goal. At that point, they’re already playing catch up. Are you impatient? -
CAREER COPILOT | MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012 Five Reasons Your Resume Could be Tossed in the Shredder Are you having trouble landing interviews? Your resume is often the first opportunity you have to make a first impression for that dream job you’re aspiring to. Internal transfers and promotions have been reported to be the source of about 50% of full-time hires. Additionally, referrals account for over 26% of external hires. -
RESUME BEAR | MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012 Ask Yahoo’s Ex CEO If it’s Ok to Lie on Your Resume So if you are a job seeker and are looking to give yourself that extra edge to get your foot in the door of a prospective company and score that coveted interview by embellishing your college degree or adding a few years of experience to your tenure, will an employer or recruiter really notice? John Feldmann. Who’s really going to know? -
FIST FULL OF TALENT | MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012 Half The Battle Is Showing Up…On Time When meetings start late, they typically end late, and that means another group of people are left waiting…for conference rooms to become available, for people to show up to their meetings, for interviewers to show up to interview a candidate. It’s such a waste of resources. What is this, kindergarten?! Period. -
RESUME BEAR | MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012 ResumeBear: Important skills needed in these turbulent Years! Interviewing: The numbers prove that people are leaving their jobs faster and more frequently than in the past, often because the economy forced companies to decrease benefits or work employees harder. Thus, we all need to get used to applying for new jobs regularly, and that means knowing how to shine in an interview. -
HR CAPITALIST | MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012 WEBCAST: 5 Ways to Use Video in Your HR Practice - and Look Great Doing It. Recruiting – We’ll break down how today’s video technology transcends the old cliché “video conference” system used for remote video and actually creates a higher quality of interview, allowing you and your hiring managers to control the questions you want answered, across all early stage candidates. You'll be glad you did. You knew that. -
EXECUTIVE CAREER BRAND | MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012 Executive Resume Writers’ Best Kept Secret It doesn’t get much easier over time to craft resumes that do their job – brand and differentiate our clients to help them gain job interviews. If you hit all the marks correctly, chances are your resume will hit home, get you the interviews you want, and help you land the gig you want. I’ll give you a hint. Entirely. -
JOBACLE | MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012 Questions to Ask the Employer If You Don't Get the Job You have completed your application and are delighted to be invited for an interview and think it has gone really well. If you are not successful at an interview it is worth asking for feedback from the employer. Turn a failed interview into a learning experience and plan for your next interview. -
GUERRILLA JOB HUNTING | SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2012 How Job Hunters Should Use ZoomInfo to Crush the Competition The recruiter even liked what he heard during the telephone screening interview. Bob was ecstatic, until he discovered he was just one of a dozen going for first interviews and he knew he was definitely “the most mature ” [read old ]. He needed a job search and interview plan and he needed it quickly. -
CAREER REALISM | SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2012 Poka-Yoke Interview Questions and Get the Job Once an applicant has secured a physical interview it is essential to ace the interview to get the position. Using poka-yoke to answer interview questions is better than preparation. And, how do you apply it to an interview? Almost every employment resource tells applicants to prepare for an interview. Children? -
CAREER ALLEY | SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2012 Insider Tips for Building a Career in Government Use knowledge and terms for interviews, objectives, accomplishments, and as a workload guide. The largest employer in the U.S. is the government. Chief attractions of a government job include diversity of career options, employment stability, salary, and benefits–including retirement plans. Explore the Diversity of Career Choices. -
7 Ways To Improve Your Resume While Employed While it is standard protocol to omit references from resumes nowadays, you want to be ready if a potential employer asks for references at an interview. It may cost you a hundreds dollars or so to have your resume completely revamped by a professional, but the cost will be well worth it when those interviews start coming your way. -
CAREER ROCKETEER | SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2012 6 Common Job Search Issues and How to Avoid Them [WEBINAR] You’ve been knocking on doors, applying to job openings and conducting the occasional interview. No job offer. You’re starting to wonder if you’re doing something wrong or if you are just too impatient with the process. You know it takes a while in this economy but when does it stop being the economy and start [.]. -
CAREER ALLEY | SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012 Why Job Seekers Should Use A Specialist Recruitment Agency Another big plus is that they will help you prepare for interviews, giving you inside knowledge about the job, the company and its culture. You’ll have added confidence knowing you’re fully prepared and briefed for your interview. “ The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. ” – Winston Churchill. -
CAREER REALISM | SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012 The Black Hole of Long-Term Unemployment Resume & Cover Letter cover letter interview long term resume unemploymentIs your unemployment story overpowering your career story? Recently, CareerHMO Founder, J.T. O’Donnell wrote an article on three cover letter myths for AOL Jobs , which inspired this episode of “Career Rehab.” ” In this episode, J.T. -
RESUMESIMO | SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012 Job interview done by skyping It is the first thing a potential employer sees and will often mean the difference between getting an interview or not. Everyone should be able to write a resume. It is essential for anyone who is in the job market or thinking about getting started. When someone is looking for any kind of job, it is important to have a resume. -
ASK A MANAGER | SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012 short answer Saturday: 7 short answers to 7 short questions Four-hour interviews. have a friend who got called for an interview with a local college for a temporary program manager position to cover an absence by the existing program manager while she is on sabbatical. My friend was told her interview was going to be 4 hours long and that she would be emailed a brief agenda. Campus tour? -
RESUME BEAR | SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012 Are Employers and Employees on the Same Page? Worker safety Your Career Goals career job job interview jobs Online Resume resume resumebearMost companies have some means by which to track employee attendance so that the business is not getting the short end of the stick. But for others, it all rests for the most part with the honor system. Employers and Their Obligations. -
SKLOVER WORKING WISDOM | SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012 “Is it OK to ‘deflate’ my resume?” Interviews, Job Offers and Promotions Q & A References and Recommendations Resume – Related UncategorizedQuestion: Hi, Alan, I’m a graduating student with hopes of starting a career. worked the entire time I was in school in the related field making me appear to be well on my way. Phoenix, Arizona. don’t think so. ” 6. 2012 Alan L. -
CAREER REALISM | FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012 What to Leave Out on a Resume Ditching outdated resume strategies like objective statements can help you clean up your resume and boost your chances at landing an interview. Resume & Cover Letter advice expert interview resumeFlaunting all of your accomplishments in your resume might seem like a good idea, however, it could be an instant resume killer. -
CAREER COPILOT | FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012 How to Face a Job Interview: Tips and Advice A job interview is the most important step that people have to face when looking for a job. All of the previous steps such as preparing your resume and applying for available positions will finally lead to the job interview and here is where everything will be decided. At the moment of the interview it [.]. Interviewing -
THE RECRUITER'S LOUNGE | FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012 HR, Social Media and Background Checks “HR, social media and background checks” is the topic of the day when Jim Stroud interviews Jim Andrews , the Director of Client Services for Social Intelligence Corporation. Related Posts How to Build a Dependable Workforce: Using Background Checks How thorough are your background checks? How thorough are your background checks? -
ASK A MANAGER | FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012 when an employer asks you to call them long-distance A reader writes: I applied for a job at a large insurance company and was contacted to set up a phone interview. After hanging up, I realized that this is a long distance phone call and I will be paying the cost for the 30-45 minute interview. phone interviewsagreed. Is this normal business practice? new trend? This sucks. -
INFOGRAPHIC: The Most Common and Uncommon Interview Questions The average interview is approximately 40 minutes long. First impressions matter; it takes about 90 seconds for your interviewer to make an overall assessment of you. Related: How Interviewers Know When To Hire You Within 90 Seconds (Infographic). INFOGRAPHIC: The Most Common and Uncommon Interview Questions. -
CAREERS DONE WRITE | FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012 How to Dress for an Interview Should I wear khakis and a golf shirt to the interview? Good luck in the interview! Ask Deb Interview TipsDear Deb, I am applying for a position as a cashier at a sporting goods store. All the workers wear khakis and a logo golf shirt. would feel out of place in a suit. Plus, I would have to buy or borrow at suit. Thanks, Dan. -
RESUME BEAR | FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012 ResumeBear Tips For “2012? New Grads on Linkedin New Grad Life: Join this group to find discussions on interviewing, job posts, networking, and more. Career Advice College Graduates College Students Featured Articles Human Resource News Internships Interview Tips Job Hunting Strategies Job Market Resume & Cover Letter Tips Social Media Success Stories Why ResumeBear? -
CORN ON THE JOB | THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012 How to Land a Job Ssing Social Media recently met with a guy who had submitted more than 200 resumes in the past six months and informed me that he only had four interviews. This is a guest post from Ross Simmonds, Digital Marketer and Speaker. Allow me to state the obvious. Getting a job in today’s market isn’t easy. It’s tough out there. Simply put, it’s insanity! -
BRAZEN CAREERIST | THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012 Attention to problems matters more than solutions to problems once interviewed Tiziana Casciaro , professor at Harvard Business School. Midway through the interview, I started to panic and I asked her how I could tell if I have terrible social skills. Fortune magazine has started reporting about family in corporate life. We all know corporate jobs are messed up. Careers. Love life. Finances. -
CAREER ALLEY | THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012 5 Tips for a Great CV Recruiters want a CV to give them reasons to interview applicants. “ Long-range planning works best in the short term. ” – Doug Evelyn. Recruiters receive hundreds of CVs, so yours needs to stand out. Here are 5 useful tips to help make your CV do just that. Keep it short and correctly formatted. Don’t waste your time doing this. -
CAREER TREND | THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012 Preparing Job Interview Responses; “Wrong” and “Better” Answers By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Being prepared to have a ‘connected’ conversation with the interviewer is essential to getting hired, whether your vying for an entry-level or executive role. Common Interview Questions Glassdoor.com interview preparation Jacqui Barrett-Poindexterrecently wrote [.] No related posts. -
Why Is Personal Branding Important? This means that you need to look at your resume and your cover letter, and even what to wear to an interview – to help make sure that you are seen as a valuable asset to any company. As hard as it sounds, many employers look at you as an asset rather than a person. | |