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Oct
26
Filed Under (Careers) by Corey
Lee Dobbins asked:
Graduation should be a time for rejoicing because a person has finally got the degree he has aspired and worked hard for several years. However, the lack of employment opportunities has made graduation a moment of truth. Graduation is in fact the start of a person’s quest for the best job he can find considering his educational attainment, talent and work experience.
A person who wants to find a good job should not just sit around and be complacent just because he already has a degree. Unless a person is a computer genius, employers will never knock on his door and bend down on his knees to hire him for a job.
Job hunting is an art and a person should use all the strategies he can muster to develop very good job hunting skills. Job hunting should not really be a hit and miss effort but it should be a skill that has to be developed.
A person on a job hunting mission should arm himself with a very good resume. New graduates do not have much work experience to build their resumes on but they can be creative and make their resumes effective and attention catching. The resume is one of the most important tools a person should have when on a job hunt.
Employers do not have all the time in the world to read novel-like resumes to make sure it is really just a preview of what you have to offer to the employer. The specifics can be discussed later on during the interview phase. However, an applicant will be scheduled for an interview if his resume is impressive enough for the employer.
Never submit a resume without a cover letter because it is some sort of an introduction to your resume. A cover letter is like a teaser and employers sometimes make a decision to interview an applicant just on the basis of his cover letter.
It is always advisable to do some research on the type of company a person is applying for. Research on the people behind the company; the history of the company and even the people working for the company. This can help any applicant especially during the interview and in determining his chances of being hired and of advancement in the company once hired.
Look out for career or job fairs because employers usually flock to these job fairs. In the same manner, job applicants also flock to these job fairs so make sure you come well prepared with several copies of your resumes and cover letter. Bring extra envelopes for your resumes and replace them when they get soiled. Making an impressive first impression can do a lot for your career.
Job fairs are usually held in universities especially when graduation time is near. These fairs are also held in malls or other public areas that are accessible to a greater number of people. Look out for announcements of job fairs on the radio, televisions and even posters in the park.
It is always wise to network. Keep in touch with family friends, with past classmates and with other contacts who may present you a job opportunity. People in your network may know of a job vacancy which fist your qualifications and getting in touch with them and letting them know that you are looking for work will remind them to call you up when an opportunity for such need presents itself.
Always read the papers because job vacancies are usually advertised on newspapers. In fact, make it a habit to check the papers everyday because there are plenty of job opportunities not just in the advertisement of classified ads section but also in the news reports.
A solicited job application is fine but there is no rule in submitting unsolicited job applications. Send your resumes to several companies in your areas of interest even though they have not advertised a vacancy. Some companies do not advertise their vacancies. Submitting a resume even if unsolicited can give the applicant an advantage over the others who will still wait for an advertisement.
There are a thousand and one ways to get a job but a person really has to be creative and industrious to land the best job the soonest possible time. SO go out, network with friends and associates, join job fairs and make sure you submit the best resume!
Graduation should be a time for rejoicing because a person has finally got the degree he has aspired and worked hard for several years. However, the lack of employment opportunities has made graduation a moment of truth. Graduation is in fact the start of a person’s quest for the best job he can find considering his educational attainment, talent and work experience.
A person who wants to find a good job should not just sit around and be complacent just because he already has a degree. Unless a person is a computer genius, employers will never knock on his door and bend down on his knees to hire him for a job.
Job hunting is an art and a person should use all the strategies he can muster to develop very good job hunting skills. Job hunting should not really be a hit and miss effort but it should be a skill that has to be developed.
A person on a job hunting mission should arm himself with a very good resume. New graduates do not have much work experience to build their resumes on but they can be creative and make their resumes effective and attention catching. The resume is one of the most important tools a person should have when on a job hunt.
Employers do not have all the time in the world to read novel-like resumes to make sure it is really just a preview of what you have to offer to the employer. The specifics can be discussed later on during the interview phase. However, an applicant will be scheduled for an interview if his resume is impressive enough for the employer.
Never submit a resume without a cover letter because it is some sort of an introduction to your resume. A cover letter is like a teaser and employers sometimes make a decision to interview an applicant just on the basis of his cover letter.
It is always advisable to do some research on the type of company a person is applying for. Research on the people behind the company; the history of the company and even the people working for the company. This can help any applicant especially during the interview and in determining his chances of being hired and of advancement in the company once hired.
Look out for career or job fairs because employers usually flock to these job fairs. In the same manner, job applicants also flock to these job fairs so make sure you come well prepared with several copies of your resumes and cover letter. Bring extra envelopes for your resumes and replace them when they get soiled. Making an impressive first impression can do a lot for your career.
Job fairs are usually held in universities especially when graduation time is near. These fairs are also held in malls or other public areas that are accessible to a greater number of people. Look out for announcements of job fairs on the radio, televisions and even posters in the park.
It is always wise to network. Keep in touch with family friends, with past classmates and with other contacts who may present you a job opportunity. People in your network may know of a job vacancy which fist your qualifications and getting in touch with them and letting them know that you are looking for work will remind them to call you up when an opportunity for such need presents itself.
Always read the papers because job vacancies are usually advertised on newspapers. In fact, make it a habit to check the papers everyday because there are plenty of job opportunities not just in the advertisement of classified ads section but also in the news reports.
A solicited job application is fine but there is no rule in submitting unsolicited job applications. Send your resumes to several companies in your areas of interest even though they have not advertised a vacancy. Some companies do not advertise their vacancies. Submitting a resume even if unsolicited can give the applicant an advantage over the others who will still wait for an advertisement.
There are a thousand and one ways to get a job but a person really has to be creative and industrious to land the best job the soonest possible time. SO go out, network with friends and associates, join job fairs and make sure you submit the best resume!
Oct
19
Filed Under (Other - Careers Employment) by Corey
chinno98 asked:
I have been unemployed for about 5 months, and people constantly ask how it’s going and if I have found anything. I know they are probably just trying to have a conversation, but it really bugs me that I have to keep saying no job yet, I’m still a failure… I kind of want to say it ***** but thanks for reminding me.
I have been unemployed for about 5 months, and people constantly ask how it’s going and if I have found anything. I know they are probably just trying to have a conversation, but it really bugs me that I have to keep saying no job yet, I’m still a failure… I kind of want to say it ***** but thanks for reminding me.
Even my husband bickers about it, and I told him it bugs me and makes me feel bad but he and all the family/friends keep mentioning it. Should I say I got a job just to shut them up? Would you be offended? I would think if I had one, I would tell them and they shouldn’t be asking!
Oct
17
Filed Under (College And University) by Corey
Catherine Zandueta asked:
Job hunting doesn’t have to be a pain. Be prepared, look in the right places, and maximize your search. Here are a few tips for your job hunt.
Check your local newspaper for jobs. This can be a tedious task especially when you can search for jobs online. The only reason to search for jobs in your local newspaper is when you don’t have access to a computer. You can read a newspaper anywhere like in line at the grocery store, while you’re having lunch or riding the bus. Sometimes you can find a job in the paper that you didn’t see online. It can’t hurt to give it a peek.
The best way to job hunt is online. Hunting for jobs online is the easiest way to look through job ads. These websites have time-saving features you can utilize in your search. One great feature is the keyword search. You can type in a certain phrase or job title and you’ll receive a list of results that match your search.
Within this search you can sort the job ads by date so that you see the recently posted job ads instead ads that have been out for two weeks or more. You can forget about those jobs. Employers have either hired someone by that time or at least received dozens and dozens of resumes that will take weeks to weed through. If they still can’t find someone the employer will repost the job anyway. Don’t waste your time with old posts. The trick is to apply to a new posting as early as possible, preferably the same day.
Anther way to search job web sites is by location or zip code. This allows you to really set the area that you wish to work. No point in looking at a position that’s two hours away unless you’re heart is set on that particular company.
Once you’ve located the jobs you want, the next step is to send out your resume. You should already have your resume done before you search for jobs. You can’t be the first to email or fax your resume if you still have to take a day to polish it. Your resume should be ready to go so that you can make minor changes quickly in order to tailor your resume to a particular position.
Most companies will ask you to email your resume. Be sure to have your resume in a file that can be opened by most programs. A Word file is a good option. Pay attention to the job ad. Does it ask you not to send your resume as an attachment? Many companies don’t like to open attachments because of computer viruses. If you see this warning, copy and paste your resume into the body of your email. Email it to yourself first so you can see what it looks like. Change any fonts or bullet points if it doesn’t show well in email format.
Whether you use the newspaper or the Internet, job searching doesn’t have to be a pain. The trick is to be prepared to send out your resume at a moment’s notice. Soon you’ll have the job you’re looking for.
Job hunting doesn’t have to be a pain. Be prepared, look in the right places, and maximize your search. Here are a few tips for your job hunt.
Check your local newspaper for jobs. This can be a tedious task especially when you can search for jobs online. The only reason to search for jobs in your local newspaper is when you don’t have access to a computer. You can read a newspaper anywhere like in line at the grocery store, while you’re having lunch or riding the bus. Sometimes you can find a job in the paper that you didn’t see online. It can’t hurt to give it a peek.
The best way to job hunt is online. Hunting for jobs online is the easiest way to look through job ads. These websites have time-saving features you can utilize in your search. One great feature is the keyword search. You can type in a certain phrase or job title and you’ll receive a list of results that match your search.
Within this search you can sort the job ads by date so that you see the recently posted job ads instead ads that have been out for two weeks or more. You can forget about those jobs. Employers have either hired someone by that time or at least received dozens and dozens of resumes that will take weeks to weed through. If they still can’t find someone the employer will repost the job anyway. Don’t waste your time with old posts. The trick is to apply to a new posting as early as possible, preferably the same day.
Anther way to search job web sites is by location or zip code. This allows you to really set the area that you wish to work. No point in looking at a position that’s two hours away unless you’re heart is set on that particular company.
Once you’ve located the jobs you want, the next step is to send out your resume. You should already have your resume done before you search for jobs. You can’t be the first to email or fax your resume if you still have to take a day to polish it. Your resume should be ready to go so that you can make minor changes quickly in order to tailor your resume to a particular position.
Most companies will ask you to email your resume. Be sure to have your resume in a file that can be opened by most programs. A Word file is a good option. Pay attention to the job ad. Does it ask you not to send your resume as an attachment? Many companies don’t like to open attachments because of computer viruses. If you see this warning, copy and paste your resume into the body of your email. Email it to yourself first so you can see what it looks like. Change any fonts or bullet points if it doesn’t show well in email format.
Whether you use the newspaper or the Internet, job searching doesn’t have to be a pain. The trick is to be prepared to send out your resume at a moment’s notice. Soon you’ll have the job you’re looking for.
Oct
13
Filed Under (Education) by Corey
centenarydotedu asked:
On June 3, 2008, KTAL TV interviewed Centenary College Career Services Director Dennis Taylor about considerations necessary to a successful job hunt.
Oct
03
Filed Under (Careers) by Corey
Paul Megan asked:
Maybe you haven’t heard of the revolutionary non-traditional job hunt system. We pioneered it when we discovered that the old-fashioned methods didn’t work any more.
We found out that writing a resume, distributing it to some job websites, mailing it to a bunch of companies, agencies and recruiters, answering some ads and then waiting for the phone to ring . . . well, they just don’t get the job done anymore.
We also discovered that the job market follows the same principles as the business market. And that running a successful job campaign is like running a small entrepreneurial business.
Te see if you’re right for this amazing non-traditional job hunt system, take this simple test by answering “true” or “false” to the following questions:
1. I depend on my resume to get me a job.
2. I understand that the more broadly I distribute my resume, the better the response.
3. An employer is most interested in my work history.
4. There’s no way to avoid competition for a job opening.
5. If there’s no job opening, there’s no opportunity for me.
If you answered “true” to any of these questions, you better try something new because you don’t understand the basics of the 21st Century job market. And you can expect to spend weeks or months looking for a job. A non-traditional job hunt is right for you.
1. Resumes don’t get jobs. No one will hire you until they’ve met you face-to-face and can see for themselves that you can be a welcome addition to the team. This goes way beyond a resume.
2. The more broadly you distribute you resume, the more competition you create for yourself. Just as in an entrepreneurial business, you must target very specific decision-makers in very specific organizations. And then arrange to meet face-to-face.
3. Employers could care less about what you used to do for someone else. They expect you to know something about them and their organization and goals. And then come to the table with specific ways you can make a contribution.
4. When you target a specific decision-maker instead of a job opening, you avoid all the competition.
5. The facts are that some of the best job offers are made in situations where a traditional job opening doesn’t exist.
Now, the good news is that there is a proven system that can walk you through the non-traditional job hunt process step-by-step. And if you follow it, you can be meeting face-to-face with a prospective employer in a matter of days. You can be entertaining a good job offer in as little as two weeks!
Maybe you haven’t heard of the revolutionary non-traditional job hunt system. We pioneered it when we discovered that the old-fashioned methods didn’t work any more.
We found out that writing a resume, distributing it to some job websites, mailing it to a bunch of companies, agencies and recruiters, answering some ads and then waiting for the phone to ring . . . well, they just don’t get the job done anymore.
We also discovered that the job market follows the same principles as the business market. And that running a successful job campaign is like running a small entrepreneurial business.
Te see if you’re right for this amazing non-traditional job hunt system, take this simple test by answering “true” or “false” to the following questions:
1. I depend on my resume to get me a job.
2. I understand that the more broadly I distribute my resume, the better the response.
3. An employer is most interested in my work history.
4. There’s no way to avoid competition for a job opening.
5. If there’s no job opening, there’s no opportunity for me.
If you answered “true” to any of these questions, you better try something new because you don’t understand the basics of the 21st Century job market. And you can expect to spend weeks or months looking for a job. A non-traditional job hunt is right for you.
1. Resumes don’t get jobs. No one will hire you until they’ve met you face-to-face and can see for themselves that you can be a welcome addition to the team. This goes way beyond a resume.
2. The more broadly you distribute you resume, the more competition you create for yourself. Just as in an entrepreneurial business, you must target very specific decision-makers in very specific organizations. And then arrange to meet face-to-face.
3. Employers could care less about what you used to do for someone else. They expect you to know something about them and their organization and goals. And then come to the table with specific ways you can make a contribution.
4. When you target a specific decision-maker instead of a job opening, you avoid all the competition.
5. The facts are that some of the best job offers are made in situations where a traditional job opening doesn’t exist.
Now, the good news is that there is a proven system that can walk you through the non-traditional job hunt process step-by-step. And if you follow it, you can be meeting face-to-face with a prospective employer in a matter of days. You can be entertaining a good job offer in as little as two weeks!
Aug
19
Filed Under (Careers) by Corey
PAUL BOWLEY asked:
You’re reading this because you want to get ahead. And you recognize that solid job hunt advice can produce job search success. And you know that a quality career change can be seriously enhanced by quality job hunt advice.
Then, doesn’t it make sense to do it the right way?
What if I told you that most folks in today’s complex marketplace are doing it backward? As a result they’re taking months to accomplish what could be done successfully in a matter of days. To do right by your job search success you need to be guided by the ultimate job hunt advice–three golden rules. Master them and you virtually guarantee your job search success!
Golden Rule #1: No employer will be interested in you if he/she can’t be convinced that you can make a real contribution to bottom line or that you can make the employer’s job easier. If you fail to communicate that in your interviews, resume and written or spoken messages . . . you’re OUT!
The burden is on you to prove you can make a difference. That means you have to research what the organization’s goals are and specifically what the hiring decision-maker is looking for. And then be prepared to present specific contributions.
If you think that somehow an employer will figure out what you can do by reading between the lines of your resume or second-guessing your interview presentation . . . well, they don’t have the time or interest to do that. Besides, if you can’t show how you bring value, there’s someone else right behind you who can.
Golden Rule #2: You are in charge of your job search success . . . and only you! If you leave your job search up to chance by using passive, uninvolved strategies you just LOST!
For example, hoping that posting your resume to a half dozen job search website like Monster or HotJobs will get you the job you deserve is worse than wishful thinking. It’s delusion! The same applies to answering endless ads or expecting recruiters or agencies to handle everything for you.
Golden Rule # 3: The most valuable asset you have that can guarantee you a speedy and lucrative job search are your CONTACTS. These are people you already know starting with relatives, friends, neighbors, religious leaders, business associates and customers, people you buy things from (like insurance, financial services, contractors, etc.). However, you can’t turn them off by asking them to find you a job. You need to have a carefully-crafted script that will turn them into career partners.
In short, you need a plan–some powerful job hunt advice–a blueprint that can walk you through the process step-by-step. When you follow a system you can be entertaining a job offer is as little as 14 days!
You’re reading this because you want to get ahead. And you recognize that solid job hunt advice can produce job search success. And you know that a quality career change can be seriously enhanced by quality job hunt advice.
Then, doesn’t it make sense to do it the right way?
What if I told you that most folks in today’s complex marketplace are doing it backward? As a result they’re taking months to accomplish what could be done successfully in a matter of days. To do right by your job search success you need to be guided by the ultimate job hunt advice–three golden rules. Master them and you virtually guarantee your job search success!
Golden Rule #1: No employer will be interested in you if he/she can’t be convinced that you can make a real contribution to bottom line or that you can make the employer’s job easier. If you fail to communicate that in your interviews, resume and written or spoken messages . . . you’re OUT!
The burden is on you to prove you can make a difference. That means you have to research what the organization’s goals are and specifically what the hiring decision-maker is looking for. And then be prepared to present specific contributions.
If you think that somehow an employer will figure out what you can do by reading between the lines of your resume or second-guessing your interview presentation . . . well, they don’t have the time or interest to do that. Besides, if you can’t show how you bring value, there’s someone else right behind you who can.
Golden Rule #2: You are in charge of your job search success . . . and only you! If you leave your job search up to chance by using passive, uninvolved strategies you just LOST!
For example, hoping that posting your resume to a half dozen job search website like Monster or HotJobs will get you the job you deserve is worse than wishful thinking. It’s delusion! The same applies to answering endless ads or expecting recruiters or agencies to handle everything for you.
Golden Rule # 3: The most valuable asset you have that can guarantee you a speedy and lucrative job search are your CONTACTS. These are people you already know starting with relatives, friends, neighbors, religious leaders, business associates and customers, people you buy things from (like insurance, financial services, contractors, etc.). However, you can’t turn them off by asking them to find you a job. You need to have a carefully-crafted script that will turn them into career partners.
In short, you need a plan–some powerful job hunt advice–a blueprint that can walk you through the process step-by-step. When you follow a system you can be entertaining a job offer is as little as 14 days!
Jul
29
Filed Under (Other - Careers Employment) by Corey
icanplaygood2 asked:
I just recently had to add my husband (who recently lost his job and coverage) and my newborn baby to my insurance plan at work. I now have 200 dollars cut out of my check every 2 weeks when I get paid. I have a $30,000 yr salary that was substantial at first but now I don’t know. I only have a BS degree. I have been working in this field for 4+ yrs. I’m too exhausted to job hunt. I wouldn’t be able to work a second job because of baby and exhaustion. My main point is a good job is too hard to come by but what are you all’s views? Should I start looking for something else or just wait on a potential raise at the end of the year? Do you really think my salary *****? My workplace is really laid back and settle. I’m a case manager for elderly and disabled ppl. I know most of you are going to say make more money to live lavishly but I just want enough money to pay my bills, etc have not live a fantasy life. It would be kinda nice but I’m not the kind of person to die for fortune or fame.
Ins through BCBS. By they way, I really don’t think I’ll be able to make anything much more than 35,000 in any other job wiht my education and skills.
I just recently had to add my husband (who recently lost his job and coverage) and my newborn baby to my insurance plan at work. I now have 200 dollars cut out of my check every 2 weeks when I get paid. I have a $30,000 yr salary that was substantial at first but now I don’t know. I only have a BS degree. I have been working in this field for 4+ yrs. I’m too exhausted to job hunt. I wouldn’t be able to work a second job because of baby and exhaustion. My main point is a good job is too hard to come by but what are you all’s views? Should I start looking for something else or just wait on a potential raise at the end of the year? Do you really think my salary *****? My workplace is really laid back and settle. I’m a case manager for elderly and disabled ppl. I know most of you are going to say make more money to live lavishly but I just want enough money to pay my bills, etc have not live a fantasy life. It would be kinda nice but I’m not the kind of person to die for fortune or fame.
Ins through BCBS. By they way, I really don’t think I’ll be able to make anything much more than 35,000 in any other job wiht my education and skills.
Jul
23
Filed Under (Other - Careers Employment) by Corey
Tina R asked:
I love my job. I’ve been there for over 3 years. Me my co-workers have fun working together, and we are considered to be a top-notch sales team. People outside our company say I am great to work with, and I do an exceptional job.
I love my job. I’ve been there for over 3 years. Me my co-workers have fun working together, and we are considered to be a top-notch sales team. People outside our company say I am great to work with, and I do an exceptional job.
But the head of our department is at odds with me. When I first came here, people warned me he was a bad boss, but I decided to give him a chance. My good work earned a thank you card from him for a great sales presentation I made.
There have been blowups between him and others. In the past year, many from our dept. quit because of him. This summer, I found a Dilbert comic that reminded me of him. He found it, confronted me. I apologized it hasn’t happened since. But later, he kept bringing it up in meetings. Today, I just got an annual review, and mostly all he talked about was that comic, and I’m now untrustworthy non-conforming. But then, some of my co-workers got bad reviews from him today, too. We can’t ALL ****!
Time to job hunt?
Jul
13
Filed Under (Other - Careers Employment) by Corey
janie asked:
I live in a very small town right now where opportunities are pretty limited, I was thinking about going to nearby states like Florida or Georgia to find a job but I don’t know the best way to do it. is it a good idea to just move there and then find something or should I try to secure a job first? I’d prefer the latter, How can I successfully job hunt while i’m in another state?
I live in a very small town right now where opportunities are pretty limited, I was thinking about going to nearby states like Florida or Georgia to find a job but I don’t know the best way to do it. is it a good idea to just move there and then find something or should I try to secure a job first? I’d prefer the latter, How can I successfully job hunt while i’m in another state?
Jul
08
Filed Under (Other - Careers Employment) by Corey
mt45 asked:
I was currently working in a medicare insurance company that i was part of a mass hire to get back log worked before the company got fined by the government but as of now they dont need all the hundereds of emplyees they hired no more so i was one of the many that got let go.
anyway its back to the world of resume mailing and job searching and applying once again god i **** this!
Im sitting here working on my resume deciding to do away with the begining objective part as to me seems non needed really and instead of giving a job essay on each of the past employers narrow it down to 3-4 bullets of a sweet and short desciption to the point? what do you think? and end it with the education and related info.
but for a cover letter i know they need ot be modifed each time for each job which is who can word it to **** up the must I knwo if i where an employer cover letters would be filed in the trash can:)
I was currently working in a medicare insurance company that i was part of a mass hire to get back log worked before the company got fined by the government but as of now they dont need all the hundereds of emplyees they hired no more so i was one of the many that got let go.
anyway its back to the world of resume mailing and job searching and applying once again god i **** this!
Im sitting here working on my resume deciding to do away with the begining objective part as to me seems non needed really and instead of giving a job essay on each of the past employers narrow it down to 3-4 bullets of a sweet and short desciption to the point? what do you think? and end it with the education and related info.
but for a cover letter i know they need ot be modifed each time for each job which is who can word it to **** up the must I knwo if i where an employer cover letters would be filed in the trash can:)
