BEYOND JOB BOARDS
In yesterday’s WSJ Personal Journal, Joseph DeAvila reports that job seekers are finding that hiring companies are becoming increasingly less dependent on job boards, and are using their own websites and social networking sites like LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook to find new hires. Companies site lowering their advertising costs and reducing the number of applications […]
CHANGE UP YOUR JOB SEARCH PLAN
If you are you struggling to find a job despite all the time and effort you’re expending, Sital Ruparelia, founder of 6 Figure Career Management writes that there are 10 ways to change the world and land a job. His basic advice – stop looking. Having gained your attention with that shocking statement, he goes […]
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY – FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART
Given today’s economic realities, an increasing number of men and women in their 60s are looking for employment opportunities. Helen Dennis is a specialist in aging, with academic, corporate and nonprofit experience. She posted an article at www.dailybreeze.com about conducting a job search as an older worker. While her advice is targeted to more mature […]
INTERVIEW FOLLOW-UP
Obviously, your performance during an initial face to face interview will determine whether you are invited back for further discussions. To help increase your chances for a return visit, your work must not stop after the last handshake. You should mail a follow-up letter within 24 hours of your interview. Ideally, it should be typed […]
WRITING AN EFFECTIVE COVER LETTER
To write an effective cover letter, keep these points in mind: Purpose – Your letter not only serves as an ambassador for you, introducing your credentials, but an effective letter must also generate the reader’s interest in you. Ultimately you want to prompt a favorable reply. Audience – Think about the perspective of the person […]
MANAGE YOUR IDENTITY
To be successful in a job search and to ensure that you are practicing effective career management, you need to make sure that your online identity is an asset and not a liability. When using social networking sites like LinkedIn or Facebook, remember to: Create consistent content Pay close attention to the content of all […]
WHAT IS YOUR IT?
When you think about the high profile brands that are part of everyday life, their tagline is what helps make them unique and memorable. To draw on the sports world, two examples in particular stand out: Nike – Just Do It and Gatorade – Is It In You? In crafting your own personal brand, what is the one […]
INTERVIEWING ETIQUETTE
Your visual impression or body language, as well as your attitude, are just as important as what you actually say when it comes to the overall effect you have on others. It is important to convey the image of a person with whom the interviewer would like to work. Enthusiasm, interest level, sincerity, openness, and […]
INTERVIEWING BODY LANGUAGE
Your visual impression or body language, as well as your attitude, are just as important as what you actually say when it comes to the overall effect you have on others. It is important to convey the image of a person with whom the interviewer would like to work. Enthusiasm, interest level, sincerity, openness, and […]
TELEPHONE INTERVIEWS
– Successful networkers take time to personally connect with each of their colleagues through real time conversations and face to face meetings. They recognize that e-mail only is an ineffective way to network, hindering the ability to make lasting connections that can be sustained both during a job search and afterwards. – Successful networkers realize […]