| Are You A Superstar Job Seeker? by Rosa Elizabeth Vargas - Sep, 2010 The job search competition is fierce; there is no way to deny that. All the career gurus are advising you to build your brand, get online, tap into the hidden market, launch a strategic job search campaign...but, have we failed to divulge you must be a superstar!? With so many qualifie... | |||
| Executive Coaching to Improve Hiring Decisions by Dr. Maynard Brusman - Sep, 2010 Diagnosis Bias When we encounter new people at a party, we quickly diagnose them by placing tags on them, such as “approachable” or “standoffish.” This helps us quickly decide if we want to engage them in conversation. By employing this mental shortcut, we fail to see a person’s good qu... | |||
| Two Ways to Get Unstuck in Your Job Search by Kevin Donlin - Sep, 2010 You can find great job-hunting ideas by reading publications that have nothing ostensible to do with job hunting. Example: “The Sticking Point Solution,” a business book by marketing visionary, Jay Abraham. What, you may ask, does a book for entrepreneurs and marketing/sales profess... | |||
| Employers Want “Excellent verbal and written communication skills”; They Mean It! by Kathy Bornheimer - Aug, 2010 With today’s 24/7 technology, written and verbal communication formats have expanded. Those with superior skills are often the ones selected for employment and/or promotions (45 Things blog (8/2), emails and voice messages) and HR Capitalist, The (7/27) “Hire the Write Candidate”). Both of... | |||
| Step up your professional development to combat economy woes by Nimish Thakkar - Aug, 2010 Recently, I coached Nick Smith, a fascinating client, in fact, one of the most intelligent professionals I have ever met. Yet, despite the abundance of natural talent, Nick was unemployed for a very long time. After a series of setbacks, he knew something was wrong but couldn’t debunk the ... | |||
| Top Five Resume Myths Exposed by Nimish Thakkar - Aug, 2010 From screening job applications to conducting interviews, hiring practices have undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. Despite all the changes, common resume myths continue to plague job search practices at all levels. The article attempts to debunk some of these myths. ... | |||
| 3 Ways to Write Your Resume Using Job Ads by Laura Smith-Proulx - Jul, 2010 Want to get hired faster? You can avoid one of the biggest job search mistakes by tailoring your resume to what employers are seeking. Companies post job ads all the time that are a gold mine for resume information—but only if you know how to use them correctly. Here are 3 tips for m... | |||
| How to Stay Motivated During an Extended Job Search by John Crant - Jul, 2010 This is a job market like few have ever experienced. In my Self-Recruiter® lecture series, I regularly meet individuals that have been seeking their next position for extended periods of time. Some for months (in an odd way, the luckier ones), but many that have been looking since sometime... | |||
| Filling out job applications… Why and How? by Harry Urschel - Jul, 2010 In an age of online application processes, and emailed resumes, why do so many companies still have you fill out a paper job application when you arrive for an interview or before they make you an offer? You would think they have all the information they need from you already, why is it... | |||
| Emotionally Intelligent Conversations - Human Connectivity by Dr. Maynard Brusman - Jul, 2010 No one has to change; everyone has to have the conversation.” —David Whyte In her two books, Fierce Conversations and Fierce Leadership, training and development consultant Susan Scott explains that the word “fierce” doesn’t imply menace, cruelty or threats. In Roget’s Thesaurus, the wo... | |||
| Only Five Interview Questions by Ford R. Myers - Jul, 2010 Of all the subjects we cover in career management and job search, the one that seems to cause clients the most anxiety is INTERVIEWING. To ease my clients’ concerns, I often simplify the topic by reducing it to a handful of basic elements. When you boil it all down, job interviews are m... | |||
| 5 Ways to Thrive During Your Career Transition by Hallie Crawford - Jul, 2010 A lot of people are in transition these days. And bottom-line: Transition creates stress. Whether we’re in transition by choice or not, this stress can wreak havoc on our mental, physical and spiritual well-being. At this time in your life, more than ever, you need to pay attention to the ... | |||
| Two More Job Search Frustrations by Jason Stauffacher - Jul, 2010 This week, I’ll address two common job-search frustrations found in the hundreds of emails I’ve received this year from people across America Do either of these apply to you? Frustration #1: There just aren’t enough jobs out there to apply for. Solution: Let’s analyze this one ... | |||
| GetHired!™ Guide Chapter 6 - Effective Interviewing by GetHired!™ - Jul, 2010 EFFECTIVE INTERVIEWING Receiving an opportunity to interview with a prospective employer is cause for celebration in one’s pursuit for a new job. Interviewing can often create anxiety though. You’ve likely sent out many resumes or applications to get an ... | |||
| 5 Steps to Re-Inventing Your Career by Hallie Crawford - Jul, 2010 STEP ONE: Define your talents: Uncover what your unique talents are, how you stand out from your peers in industry, and identify your transferable skills. Transferable skills are those that can translate to other industries. ¡Action steps: ¡Take 30 mins with your resume this week... | |||
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