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All Blog Posts Tagged 'interviewing' (28)

7 Steps to an Open Door

The best way to introduce yourself to a company that doesn’t appear to be actively looking is to know the “What, where and how you can help the company”. I can give you a better-than-even chance to get the door to open to be able to introduce yourself, perhaps even create a job that is just right for you. It will take time and careful preparation but it will pay a dividend. Step 1 – Functional strengths: Begin by listing all your functional strengths across the top of a she… Continue

Added by Robert J. Taub on November 1, 2009 at 12:02pm — No Comments

Setting the Pace for Your Job Search

Posting from Career Sherpa You want a new job. You want it fast. How will YOU make it happen? Sometimes it feels like securing a new job is out of our control. I hear too often today people say "There aren't any jobs out there". I know there are jobs out there and so do you. The trick is finding them. Like a good old fashioned Easter Egg Hunt; you have to really look an… Continue

Added by Hannah Morgan on October 27, 2009 at 5:13am — No Comments

How do I pick my Major if I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up?

An Easy 5-Step Method for Choosing a Major & Ultimately Defining Future Job Satisfaction Start with the end in mind. As with writing a speech, you determine what your objective is and what you want your audience to have when they leave the auditorium and THEN you begin to write your speech, make sense? Same with the job search and too, picking a major, internships, related clubs and activities, and more: You begin with the end in mind Every step you take, even in the moment,… Continue

Added by Robert J. Taub on October 9, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Is My Job Search Doomed If I Don't Have A Network?

You're job search is not doomed but without networking you are doomed to suffer a longer more difficult one. Although networking is important it is only one piece in a multiple-channel job search marketing strategy. You help yourself best by working ALL your channels. Some other channels are, · Online networking portholes such as LinkedIn, Facebook and MySpace; · Recruiters and Search Firms; · Job sites such as Indeed, Ladders and CareerBuilder; · Targeted mailing and Informational I… Continue

Added by Robert J. Taub on October 5, 2009 at 5:58pm — No Comments

8 Rules to Getting a Job in a Bad Ecomony: Business as Usual

Show me someone who hasn’t fantasized getting in the car and leaving it all behind and I’ll show you someone who doesn’t drive. The banks are a mess, credit is awful, the U.S auto industry is a mess, unemployment is climbing still, we’re all out of money, gas prices are on the rise again … oh yeah … and according to the G-8 Summit our planet is melting! Many people mistakenly assume if a company is not actively looking for someone then a job isn’t available. The experience of many job-hunters m… Continue

Added by Robert J. Taub on September 16, 2009 at 11:59am — 2 Comments

Telling Ain't Teaching

Learning professionals know this saying well. When they design training programs, they know to incorporate stories, multiple forms of media, and interactivity to engage the learner and reinforce their learning. Stories, we have long known, are powerful tools for teaching. Homer's Illiad, American Indian's stories, Aesop's Fables, heck, even our own family history, have morals and lessons within. Some of these stories have great impact because we connect with them. If a job seeker's mission is… Continue

Added by Hannah Morgan on September 4, 2009 at 5:38am — 2 Comments

25 Signs Your Job Search Needs Serious Help

Perhaps it takes an innocent by-stander or someone with outside perspective to see what might possibly be the problem with your job search. Here's a checklist of signs that your search needs help: 1. You've been attending a networking group for over a month and you still don't know the names of people. 2. You have had more than 10 first interviews and zero second interviews. 3. When people offer suggestions, you tell them why they won't work for you. 4. You don't have a LinkedIn account. 5. You… Continue

Added by Hannah Morgan on August 14, 2009 at 6:10am — 2 Comments

There Are No Absolutes in Job Search

The entire job search process and all of its elements should probably be approached with a "trial and error" mentality. If it were an exact science, this wouldn't be difficult. Job seekers are looking for the "right answers" however, there isn't necessarily one right answer for each individual. RESUMES: You'll find that no two people will give you the same feedback on your resume. This is confusing as all get out. Objective or no objective, one page vs. two and the list goes on and on. What w… Continue

Added by Hannah Morgan on August 12, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

When Your Persistence is Too Much

We all hear about “persistence pays off” and “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”. We are told to be persistent about what we want and if we really try hard enough, we’ll get it. But at whose expense? And when is it time to let go and move on? I’ve recently come in contact with someone who wants to sell me something. This is some… Continue

Added by Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW on July 6, 2009 at 8:55am — 2 Comments

The Easiest Ways to Set Yourself Apart

We all know the job market is extremely competitive. I keep hearing that the majority of job seekers aren't doing it well. That comes as no surprise. Harry Urshal stated in a post on CareerRocketeer: "Don’t ignore the posted ads and job boards, however, that should be a small part of your job search efforts and not how you’re spending a majority of your time. If you only do the same thing 90% of othe… Continue

Added by Hannah Morgan on June 5, 2009 at 5:55am — 4 Comments

Being an "A" Player from the get go [Interviews]

In my first three years of undergrad, my most common mark was 78. I think the subtext was, "This is a solid B+, but not quite enough to tip the scale to 80". At the start of my fourth year, I started asking professors an important question on each assignment, "What do I need to do to get a mark in the "A" range?" When the answer was vague, I asked again in a more specific way, then I put it into action and my grades went up. By my Master's degree, my lowest mark was A-. You might be wondering, "… Continue

Added by Connie on May 17, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Spice Up the Old Elevator Pitch

If you have been using the same old elevator pitch (45 second commercial) with the same old results, let's try something different. In the world of business, companies define the benefits to having a value proposition as: Create a strong differential between you and your competitors Increase not only the quantity but the quality of prospective leads Gain market share in your targeted segments Assist you in enhancing tools that will help you close more business Improve your operation efficiency… Continue

Added by Hannah Morgan on April 26, 2009 at 6:20am — 2 Comments

FlashCard™. Introducing A New Business Card for Networking.

If you haven't been following along, much of my effort lately has been in developing tools. For you. Tools to help maximize your effort during job search. And they are all free.

OK, I guess they are not totally free. If you would, I'd love to count you as a regular blog reader. And I'd love it if you would tell your friends about the blog and the tools. Mostly free, I guess.

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Added by Tim Tyrell-Smith on April 19, 2009 at 10:44am — No Comments

Rise to the Occasion with Creative Interview Strategies

The job search is all about a little luck in finding that right opportunity. It's challenging in these current economic times to keep your name at the forefront of a hiring manager and recruiters mind. Creative and out of the box thinking with a few inexpensive ideas can go a long way. * Marketing Materials Box. Leave a lasting impression by providing colorful and creative marketing materials during your interview. Go the extra mile by placing them in a colorful and tasteful box. Managers will… Continue

Added by Jessica Miller-Merrell, SPHR on April 9, 2009 at 11:40pm — 4 Comments

How to Work With Executive Recruiters

--Article by Taunee Besson, Senior Columnist at CareerCast.com Q: "I'm looking for a new job and want to make the most effective use of executive recruiters. Should I call them, send my resume to selected ones and follow up, buy a database and do a major direct mail campaign, or what? I don't see how they can help me if they don't know I exist." --Ron, Seattle, Washington A: Let's talk about what executive recruiting fi… Continue

Added by Andrew Strieber on April 7, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Pre-Screening Interview Reminders

You've taken the time to tailor your resume to the needs of the employer and you have networked in the back door, don't forget to be prepared for the pre-screening phone call! This call is crucial. It will determine if you get called in for a face to face interview in most cases. So keep the following in mind: If you are answering your mobile phone- -check the caller info and use a professional greeting if you don't know the number. -make sure there aren't distracting activities in the… Continue

Added by Hannah Morgan on March 9, 2009 at 5:33am — No Comments

Interviewing is a Fact Finding Mission not an Interrogation

If you head out to your interview with a new mantra, perhaps you will approach this event totally differently. Instead of thinking "I want this job", "I need this job" change your programming to "DO I WANT THIS JOB?" Who wants to accept a job that isn't a good fit? I continue to read and see how competitive the job market is. I am not recommending arrogance, but inquisitiveness. Ask open ended, non-leading questions to get the best answers. Do thorough research on the company and add specific… Continue

Added by Hannah Morgan on February 11, 2009 at 6:09am — 1 Comment

Increase Your Odds: Candidate Job Board Tricks

Major job boards like CareerBuilder and Monster are one of the most popular ways for companies to develop a candidate pool when looking to fill an open position. CareerBuilder alone boasts 2 million unique users per month according to a report by Cnet News last year. With unemployment at its highest since 1982 and candidate competition increasing, how does a candidate stand out from the virtual pack when posting a resume on a major job board? 1. Your Resume Title. First impressions are importan… Continue

Added by Jessica Miller-Merrell, SPHR on February 10, 2009 at 9:07pm — 1 Comment

Attention: HR & Recruiting Professionals

Survey for HR & Recruiting Professionals HR & Recruiting Professionals: Please take a short 13 question survey to help those in the job search. Click Here to take survey Results will be discussed in future blog posts at www.bloggingforjobs.blogspot.com to come and shared with HR professionals and job seekers alike. Jessica Miller-Merrell is a Human Resource professional with a passion for recruiting and networking. Her blog, Blogging4jobs provi… Continue

Added by Jessica Miller-Merrell, SPHR on February 2, 2009 at 12:38pm — No Comments

Improve your interview skills with free course

Palladian International, an executive search firm has launched a new free way to improve your interviewing skills. Its a self-paced course which you can take here. I checked it out briefly and it seems to be a worthy endeavor, especially since its free. According to Gary Capone of Palladian, "We chose an email delivery format for the course. The lessons get sent individually over the course of a month - rou… Continue

Added by Chris Russell on September 5, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments