Archive for February, 2010
Saturday, February 13th, 2010
Trapped in a loop living a day to day routine with nothing new and nothing to look forward to? Have you ever walked your way to your office chair asking “why the hell am I here again?” ---finding no other answer but “yeah, I need to.” Let me show you how to steer clear of these….
1. Set yourself free from routine Don’t brew your own formula for a career burnout. If you have a very strict to-do list, rearrange them. Bring new items to light up your desk. Skip your packed lunch and eat out with different people. Talk about new topics. Spice up your day with a little spontaneity.
2. Do something new, do something more! If you… Read More
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Friday, February 12th, 2010
Have you ever tried to mail your resume out while keeping you fingers crossed not really knowing what’ll happen next? Well, it’s not a coincidence or a pure matter of bad luck if doing this doesn’t get you a response most of the time. It can be helped. So, if you don’t want to send your resume into the abyss, consider these:
Labeling Indicate what position you’re applying for especially if that company is hiring for different job positions. Update your contact info if you can’t be found, you can’t be hired. Address it to the right person. Do you know how irritating it can be to read something you know should… Read More
Tags: custom resume, generic resume, job applying, job positions, job seekers, jobs, resume writing
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Friday, February 12th, 2010
It’s been a common practice for many writers and journalists to make some sort of predictions before the year is concluded. As everybody knows, a forecast, if you want to call it that, bears as much significance as an easily forgotten thing.
Before 2009 was concluded I did ponder on doing my own predictions of how it’s going to be for the job market in 2010, but I figured giving a list of what employers and job seekers should do, would be more relevant. I came up with at least 5 things that should be considered.
For Job Seekers
1. You should regularly update your resume. This is applicable to all job seekers and… Read More
Tags: improve areer, jobs in 2009, professionally, resumes, social media, unemployment
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
A lot of people deserves a promotion but doesn’t get it. A lot of people wants a promotion but just gets stuck dreaming it. For most people it takes forever to land one. It’s not something you can do tomorrow but it’s something you can work on today.
Image is everything Create an image that oozes with professionalism. Be punctual. This is a trait that is most valued and admired in every workplace. Dress to impress, dress for success. This is a really good trick as this can get you noticed by all the right people. Additionally, make yourself known. Be friendly. It pays to know people in the HR department. It also pays… Read More
Tags: employers, get a salary raise, job, promotion, skills
Posted in Career Changes, Free Advice, Promotions | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
You feel complacently confident and the interview is progressing marvelously. It looks like you have everything they’re looking for – background, skills, and experience. You seem to have established an affinity with the interviewer in that short span of time and you get good vibes about the corporate culture. What could go wrong? And then the dreaded question that you wished wouldn’t be asked.
“What made you quit your last job?” You know the truth, of course; you were fired. Thing is, you have to answer the question; no matter how unpleasant the idea is or that the thought of it still smarts. Here’s the… Read More
Tags: fired, I need a resume, Interview, Job Search, job seeker, prospective employer, quit job, Resume, resume writer, unemployd
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Monday, February 8th, 2010
Once you get the hang of it, it becomes easier to avoid the most common and apparent resume mistakes such as typos and the likes. However, there’s one resume mistake that’s so simple, you wouldn’t think you’d miss it. The funny thing is, even the savviest of job seekers tend to overlook it with all the verifying, double-checking and proofreading before submitting the application. Sadly, this often-neglected, small, simple thing can either shore up or knock down the first impression you’re trying to make on a probable employer.
This simple little thing is the filename you use for your resume before you send it. Read More
Tags: filename, hiring manager, mistakes, resume advice, resume writing
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Monday, February 8th, 2010
You’re thinking of trying something new in a field different from where you are now. You’re quite confident that the background and skills you have can be a perfect fit for this “something different” you’re looking into. There’s only one hitch: you don’t have all the requirements that the employer in the new field expects.
So now, you’re unsure whether it’s sensible to apply. Of course, you’d be having second thoughts, especially in the midst of a recession. It’s a huge decision. But if you take the time to do some research, face up to some challenging questions, and turn to online resources to better evaluate your transferable… Read More
Tags: change careers, history, job description, Job Search, job skills, resume writing
Posted in Applying for a Job, Career Changes, Free Advice, Job Search Tips, Resume | 2 Comments »
Monday, February 8th, 2010
1."Can you tell me something about yourself?" When an interviewer asks you this, they don’t want to know about the kind of movies you watch, family issues or your favorite color. This is your prompt to give a general view of your background and experience relative to the position you are seeking. Focus on some accomplishments that you feel really proud of and how you think those have equipped you for the job you’re interviewing for.
2.“What would you say is your greatest weakness?” Take a moment to breathe before you answer this and don’t blurt out anything that could jeopardize your chance and… Read More
Tags: answer questions, Employres, hiring manager, interviews, Job Search, Resume, stress
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Finding a job is not easy and has become more difficult because of the changing times. You have to be able to adapt with the changes and must make an extra effort to market yourself. Right off the bat, your only marketing tool and representation is your resume. Now, of course, you might be very good at the field of your expertise but if you were not able to land a job because your resume is not at par with the new trends and you just can't figure out the whole personal branding thing to give you a boost, well... you know what I am getting at!
So be wary of these red flags that scream “your resume sucks!”
1. You follow the… Read More
Tags: employers, how to write a resume, job history, Job Search, references on a resume, resume mistakes, Resume Sucks, writing a resume
Posted in Applying for a Job, Free Advice, Resume Do's and Don'ts, how to write a resume | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
sIt is not uncommon among job-seekers to make little mistakes that can make even The Grinch flinch, even at the thought. A clumsy move as you trip over when you reach to shake hands with the potential boss; you can’t put a name to the face of an interviewer so you give it a shot – apparently a misfired one, when you realize it’s the wrong name; or you suddenly become aware that you put the wrong telephone number to a résumé, just as you hit the “Send” button. We have all done it...
These résumé funnies...or not so funnies if this has happened to you, can precipitate more than just a few winces; they can be fatal to your chances… Read More
Tags: accomplishments on a resume, how to fix my resume, Job Search, resume mistakes, Resume problems, resumes
Posted in Applying for a Job, Free Advice, Humor, Resume Do's and Don'ts, Resume Help | 1 Comment »
