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More and more companies are making it mandatory to submit online job applications. Even if you have been introduced to the right person and have already provided them with a dynamite resume you still may be asked to apply online. Although new technology is making the process much more user friendly, it is still easy to make a mistake that just might boot your resume out without you realizing it. Tips for a successf…
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Added by Kris Plantrich on June 9, 2009 at 12:00pm —
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Wednesday’s Q&A
Question:
How can I find networking events in my area and what should I bring and expect.
Answer: This question comes from a recent client who had always progressed into new positions by getting noticed and being asked to move up the ladder or to other organizations. Now, as many Americans are discovering, he needs a different strategy now.
My client was not comfor…
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Added by Kris Plantrich on June 3, 2009 at 12:00pm —
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Thursday’s Review
In my review today I will be taking a peek at an comprehensive website belonging to a company that is known globally for the level of help it provides executive level professionals, recruiters and talent-seeking employers. I am talking about
ExecuNet, a leader in career and business networking since 1988. This site is member driven but offers a great deal…
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Added by Kris Plantrich on May 28, 2009 at 10:30pm —
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Wednesday’s Q&A
Question: I’ve heard networking cards are helpful, what information should I put on it?
Answer: While searching for a job, networking or contact cards are an inexpensive way to provide quick information to anyone you meet. By using your personal contact cards and not a card from the company you work at, it shows potential employers that you are not abusing current company time or…
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Added by Kris Plantrich on May 27, 2009 at 9:30am —
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What’s happening in the Job Market? Employment Trends knows all.
You don’t need a crystal ball these days to know what’s happening in the job market. Is the market for Controllers better than for Finance Managers? Are there more jobs for Project Managers in Java, .net, or Ruby? What’s happening with the job market overall?
So pack away your crystal ball, and check out Employment Trends by Simply Hired. Employment Trends allows you to graph the % of total jobs on Simply Hired by keyword combina…
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Added by Phil Rosenberg on October 9, 2008 at 6:18pm —
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Which is better for your job search, Facebook or LinkedIN?
The case for LinkedIN:
Strengths:
• LinkedIN allows you to build a massive network, and allows you to limited contact with any other user directly through its InMail feature
• You see 3 degrees of separation
• LinkedIN has a widget that allows you to superimpose your network over Monster and CareerBuilder ads – so you can reach line managers and bypass HR.
• LinkedIN has a similar widget to superimpose mini profiles over Outlook emails…
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Added by Phil Rosenberg on September 23, 2008 at 6:32pm —
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You’re a manager. Why would you want to be on Facebook with a bunch of college kids?
Simple…There’s 60 Million people on Facebook now, up from 25 Million 9 months ago. There’s only 15 million college students. Who do you think everyone else is?
The highest growing segment of Facebook is the over 25 crowd…the hiring managers you want to network with and meet.
But you network on LinkedIN? Great LinkedIN is also a great place for job seekers to network….but the numbers are 1/3 of Facebook. Almos…
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Added by Phil Rosenberg on September 17, 2008 at 8:03pm —
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If a potential employer searched for you online what would they find? Would it help you get a job, or hurt your chances?
Online Reputation Management gives you the chance to gain an unfair advantage in your job search, by making it easier for you to be found. However, if not managed, your Online Reputation could deliver damage to your job search.
Online Reputation Management has two parts:
Managing Content:
Much press has been made out of companies starting to check job seeke…
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Added by Phil Rosenberg on September 17, 2008 at 7:53pm —
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A client of mine feels like he always comes in second in interviews. He does well, but he wants to do more than just do well. He wants to Ace the interview.
So how do you Ace the interview? How do you communicate that you're the top person for the job?
I'll be publishing interview tips in an "Acing the Interview" series.
First – What do you wear in an interview?
The old paradigm was to overdress for the interview. Translation: Suit. But that's not the right message to send in many places toda…
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Added by Phil Rosenberg on September 17, 2008 at 7:38pm —
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That uncomfortable feeling … A self assessment of when to consider a job change.
I spoke to a friend yesterday, who asked for some advice. It seems her sales job wasn’t going as well as she had hoped. She wasn’t making enough money to cover her expenses, and she was “starting to feel uncomfortable”.
Feeling uncomfortable is our internal warning system. Remember
the Robot from “…
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Added by Phil Rosenberg on September 17, 2008 at 7:31pm —
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Your phone rings, and Caller ID tells you it’s a company on your target list where you've sent your resume. Congratulations – you made the short list.
So now what?
Job seekers can kill their chances during the phone screen. Often, experienced professionals don’t appreciate what a critical part of the interview process the phone screen is. The phone screen is much more than scheduling an in person interview…it’s the first part of the interview, but it’s usually handled by an HR clerk or interna…
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Added by Phil Rosenberg on September 17, 2008 at 7:10pm —
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Yes, I’m a Twit, though still a baby twit. I’m a baby Twit because I’m new to another Social Networking phenomena, Twitter.
Twitter lets you tell the world what you are doing in 140 characters or less. You can send short SMS (text messages) to the world through Twitter, plus use it to automatically update your FaceBook status.
Why would anyone who’s not in school care? That’s what I wondered. I tried it out, and thought it was silly. I looked at Twitter as something my kids, in the text messag…
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Added by Phil Rosenberg on September 16, 2008 at 9:30pm —
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When I’m asked for resume advice, I’ll often first ask…what's your resume’s hit ratio, or response rate? Usually, this question is answered by the sound of crickets.
It surprises me, especially Finance and Technology professionals whose professional lives revolve around measuring and interpreting data, don’t think to measure the effectiveness of their resume. Isn’t it natural to track how well your resume works for you?
At a minimum, couldn’t you easily track how many callbacks, interviews, an…
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Added by Phil Rosenberg on September 15, 2008 at 1:34am —
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Tip #123: Think like a consultant. Search for a new job like a consultant.
Why think like a consultant if you're looking for a full time job?
Because today's hiring managers hire consultants and Full Time Employees the same way, and look for the same thing. Most full time jobs today can be filled by a consultant or an employee, and there's not all that much of a difference in cost.
A hiring manager needs help because he has a problem to solve.…
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Added by Phil Rosenberg on September 6, 2008 at 11:02pm —
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This U.S. News & World Report article (
Five Tips on Finding a New Job) provides a great overview of how to be successful in today’s job search market.
The article talks about the importance of personal branding, Social Networking, Blogging, and promoting yourself as a Subject Matter Expert as specific job search strategies.
I disagree with how they describe tactics of leveraging your network. T…
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Added by Phil Rosenberg on September 6, 2008 at 7:00pm —
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I’m quoting this blog entry by Seth Godin, author of a dozen brilliant marketing books and Seth’s Blog.
Seth’s comments are simple, yet remarkable. Incredibly encouraging and powerful. Our greatest opportunities are borne from our greatest problems. Think about it….the greatest inventions and companies are founded because they solve a problem.
Try not to view the upcoming recession, the Real Estate…
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Added by Phil Rosenberg on September 4, 2008 at 3:53am —
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I'm a life and career coach, and if you're looking for someone to coach you about something in your life or career, I may be a good match for you.
Then again, maybe not.
Coaching, as you can imagine, is not a one-size-fits-all service. That's why it's important to know before you start shopping for a coach what specifically you want. For example:
* Are you having trouble in your job search?
* Are you thinking about changing careers and have no idea where to start?
* Are you looking to advance…
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Added by Heather Mundell on August 12, 2008 at 3:19pm —
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How to Successfully Submit Online Job Applications
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