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29th September 2009
Until recently, the key to kicking open a door for a job interview was the resume. There are innumerable books that are 'how-to' guidelines for resume writing; how to lead with skills, not experience, how to make your dynamic personality jump off the page... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
In this day and age competition is fierce for a limited number of desirable positions in the professional world. The only hope that many job seekers have, no matter how qualified they may be for the position, is to create a cover letter that turns up the ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
How to write Resume Effectively
Resume is commonly called in North America and curriculum vitae in most of Europe and other parts of the world. Definitely a must have for anyone who is looking for a job. Your medium to your employer where you could mak... Read >
Author: larryheard21st September 2009
Most job hunters already know that a resume is a must when it comes to applying for jobs and getting potential employers to take notice, but unfortunately, most resumes are just not up to par. People actively seeking employment often fail to create an eff... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Poorest resume gaffe and how to avoid them
How to write a resume?
Before getting a job you need to nail that interview and before that interview you need to polish your resume. Polishing your resume to have it look professional and clean just give y... Read >
Author: larryheard15th September 2009
3 Creative Resume Tips
I stumble on resume builder that creates your professional resume and show you how to make resume that lands you a job.
I never thought you could be creative with your application and still make it look great without overdo... Read >
Author: larryheard14th September 2009
A cover letter is attached to the resume before submission. Usually, the hiring managers read this letter in order to decide which person is fit for the job.
A cover letter is a letter of introduction. This letter contains a brief explanation of who t... Read >
Author: Urmann11th September 2009
Submitting your job resume and cover letter should not be considered as the last step when applying for a job. You might need to do the necessary follow up to make sure that they get into the hands of the people concerned, the hiring managers and, most im... Read >
Author: DennisChiu10th September 2009
When you reach the executive level in your career, there is no room for error. You must exude perfection with everything you do. This is especially true with your resume, which is why the last thing you want to do is submit a resume with glaring errors.
... Read >
Author: heagar10th September 2009
At this time, there are a lot of reasons why you're looking for a job
Possibly...
-Just graduated? And excited to get into action and be part of the work force and start your own career ladder and you realized that it isn’t that easy when you feel... Read >
Author: larryheard03rd September 2009
Social network marketing is an excellent way to broaden your business horizons and reach a whole new group of people. It's easy, it's fun, and, with patience, it can be very productive. The idea behind social network marketing is to build credibility and ... Read >
Author: Kenji Sakamoto29th August 2009
You have probably heard that many hiring managers claim they can tell in an interview if the candidate is right for his/her organization at “the handshake.” Alas, I suspect it is true. I worked for a busy corporate vice president once who was very pro... Read >
Author: Gordon Walter20th August 2009
Learning something new and advancing in career has become need of the hour in order to stay competitive in the current global recession. Hiring managers are looking for workforce that has more to offer so they can bring the companies out of the crunch. Ca... Read >
Author: Faryal Humayun18th August 2009
Ok, you have posted to each internet job board and each occupation on Monster, CareerBuilder, and HotJobs. You have followed up with calls and networked til you are purple in the face. Each Sunday you take the newspaper and apply for each vacancy in your ... Read >
Author: Khalif17th August 2009
A good job resume is essential for any job hunting endeavor. It is not sometimes just what the resume contains but also on how the job applicant is able to present himself effectively to catch the attention of an employer or a hiring manager. And in today... Read >
Author: DennisChiu13th August 2009
Surviving a recession can be difficult for any company, but it is perhaps an even harder task for a Medical Recruitment Agency. During economic downturn, many individuals find themselves making budget cuts and eliminating unnecessary expenses. Unfortunate... Read >
Author: Medical Recruitment10th August 2009
One of the first challenges faced by individuals looking for work from home job opportunities is to find legitimate job offers. However if you make use of the right sources then it should not be too difficult to overcome this challenge. Getting hired on t... Read >
Author: robartalex10th August 2009
Finding a job is a job itself. It requires careful planning and organization of your job search activities.
Canada being the tenth largest economy in the world has high levels of economic freedom. Job opportunities exist in various sectors including e... Read >
Author: Faryal Humayun09th August 2009
There are certain job resume red flags that hiring managers look into that would elicit an irritated reaction among them. It is important for job applicants to know about them and make sure that they make the necessary adjustments to either address or rea... Read >
Author: DennisChiu04th August 2009
Do you blog, tweet, post bulletins or inform people about your current moods and activities online? If so, then you’re part of the worldwide sensation known as social networking. Whether your social network of choice is MySpace, Facebook, Twitter or all... Read >
Author: PeopleFinders30th July 2009
Kids out of school? Yard work calling you? Home improvements asking for your attention? It's difficult to keep your job search productive during summer activities. Additionally, the interview process is often delayed longer than usual due to hiring manage... Read >
Author: Deborah Walker30th July 2009
Do you blog, tweet, post bulletins or inform people about your current moods and activities online? If so, then you’re part of the worldwide sensation known as social networking. Whether your social network of choice is MySpace, Facebook, Twitter or all... Read >
Author: nwaymire16th July 2009
Recruiting is a misunderstood art form. For the shortsighted hiring managers out there, the word recruiting brings to mind hours of distraction that could be better spent on their “real job”. One thing the recession has taught us (particularly the m... Read >
Author: ByronMack11th July 2009
1. The Name of Your Resume:
When you apply for jobs, you attach your "resume" to the e-mail submission. My question: what have you named your attached resume? Is it John Doe Resume? Or J Doe Resume? Or is it Draft Resume?(does that mean you are still w... Read >
Author: Revi10th July 2009
What are the keys to succeeding and capturing this market share? The key to succeed is to copy success and learn from others who are "making it" in this climate and this information is given away readily and freely such as in the article below. I ran ac... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th July 2009
Before you start creating a good resume, make sure you understand what the job description is asking for. A resume which is not tailored to the employers needs will more often that not get binned. Remember, most hiring managers spend only 20 to 30 seconds... Read >
Author: Richard Eaton08th July 2009
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A South African recruiting network recently conducted a survey amongst South African Recruitment agencies as well as Human Resources and Hiring Managers of Corporate South Africa to review the impact that the recession is ... Read >
06th July 2009
Learning how to write a proper resume will give you a well designed and effective marketing tool. Resumes written with the hiring manager in mind can greatly improve your chances of landing that that dream job. So how do you make sure your resume is top n... Read >
Author: Richard Eaton05th July 2009
Understanding the proper way to write a resume that will highlight your skills and accomplishments can be frustrating. In order to help make your resume successful and catch the hiring managers eye, ensure the finished product is clear, well thought out, ... Read >
Author: Richard Eaton29th June 2009
Are you struggling to understand the proper way to write a resume that will highlight your skills and accomplishments, giving you that competitive edge in the job market? In order to help make your resume successful and catch the hiring managers eye, ensu... Read >
Author: Richard Eaton23rd June 2009
Windows Server 2008 is generating demand all over the world for skilled IT
professionals who can support this new Windows Server operating system. IDC, a
global analyst firm, estimates that there will be more than 3.5 million
deployments of Windows ... Read >
Author: LindsayFox19th June 2009
In the hiring business filling a position is very similar to finding a date to the prom. Each prospect has a unique set of experience that may or may not apply to the job. Each candidate represents a place along the spectrum between absolutely wrong for... Read >
Author: ByronMack17th June 2009
GoRecroot, an online resume sourcing platform offers an increasingly popular alternative to traditional recruiting and employer-based resume searches. With its resume search service, GoRecroot enables employers to focus on interviewing and hiring, instead... Read >
Author: photomaster15th June 2009
Windows Server 2008 is generating demand all over the world for skilled IT
professionals who can support this new Windows Server operating system. IDC, a
global analyst firm, estimates that there will be more than 3.5 million
deployments of Windows ... Read >
Author: Richel Fox05th June 2009
The job market is intimidating. If you’re looking for employment, you may want to consider recession-proofing your application strategy. Tough economic times have provided the unemployed with new challenges to overcome in order to find a new career. Unl... Read >
Author: cbelden04th June 2009
How do you find smart people to hire when you are in a brand new industry?
The moderator of a recent VLAB panel asked this critical question to several clean energy CEOs. The CEOs' perspectives offer green career seekers important insights into how to ... Read >
Author: Carol McClelland14th May 2009
If you’ve conducted online job searches, you know that as you apply to companies, you may have to enter a ton of personal information to complete the application. For some, this process is no big deal. However, others feel it’s too invasive and potent... Read >
Author: heagar12th May 2009
The process of applying for jobs can be so taxing that at the end of a long day of searching, it’s pretty common to just collapse from exhaustion. With so much work involved in the process, it’s no wonder that some candidates can get a little desperat... Read >
Author: heagar11th May 2009
With the economy as tight as it is, one of the best ways to ensure you get the job is to outshine your competition.
These days it is not unusual to hear that hundreds of people are applying for a single position.
You may be accustomed to thinking ab... Read >
Author: Carol McClelland08th May 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Success Performance Solutions
Yogi Berra once said, "the future ain't what it used to be."
While I'll be the first to admit that quoting Yogi for wisdom's sake may lack credibility, this particular quote is quite relevant and mean... Read >
05th May 2009
It’s not always easy to work for a big company – especially when that big company lays you off and leaves you unwanted by smaller companies. Unfortunately, this scenario is true for too many veterans who have been let go from business giants only to b... Read >
Author: heagar01st May 2009
Is this the best time to get cruise ship jobs?
Has the idea of working on a cruise ship been in the back of your mind off and on for some time now? Have you ever wondered how you would go about getting such a job? And since you don't have any experienc... Read >
Author: Neil Maxwell Keys18th April 2009
It is no use saying, 'We are doing our best.' You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary. (Winston Churchill)
DO WHAT IS NECESSARY
A boatload of folks are FIRED for doing their best.
More are NEVER HIRED because they did everything they w... Read >
Author: Bryan Dilts10th April 2009
In today's age of human resources enterprise technology, everything seems to revolve around utilizing software to get ahead in the business world. Whether it be making work flow more efficient, cutting costs, or organizing team collaboration- there are ... Read >
Author: Darwin Redshield07th April 2009
Searching for an effective cover letter format? Then look no further. In this article, I’ll reveal some excellent cover letter format guidelines that you can apply immediately in your job hunting pursuits.
A winning cover letter generally consist of... Read >
Author: Michael Lee30th March 2009
It's time to rethink how we gauge our applicant tracking and recruiting software. In the past, companies have touted a system that can 'blast' to thousands of candidates and find a needle in the haystack. This is an old and out-dated way of 'recruiting ... Read >
Author: Darwin Redshield25th March 2009
Are you in the process of trying to get a new job? If you are, you will likely come across numerous job listings that you would like to apply for. When applying for a job, you are almost always required to submit a copy of your resume. When it comes to su... Read >
Author: Julia Sullivan25th March 2009
An efficient and easy to use Applicant Management Solution for your company can often be the difference between countless hours of unnecessary work and smooth sailing. This is why picking the right software solution for your applicant management and recr... Read >
Author: Darwin Redshield25th March 2009
Defining a clear human resources strategy is key to long-term success during the current economic downturn. Some companies have to make the difficult decision of who to let go, while others face the daunting task of sifting through a mountain of job appli... Read >
Author: ByronMack21st March 2009
Winston Churchill once said, "Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have." An organization, be it a country or a company, is only as strong as the people who drive the process and agenda for that organization. In the modern business ... Read >
Author: ByronMack10th March 2009
Career Objective - A statement that presents a vision, guiding principles and future career aspirations for the prospective candidate. It also sets the tone of the entire resume. It tells the reader who you are in a single concise way that encompasses the... Read >
Author: Montgomery Emerson10th March 2009
Whether you’re gambling, running a business, trading on Wall Street, or going to school to receive a master’s degree the goal remains the same; gain profitable returns. Of course when you attend school you don’t get that instant gratification, like ... Read >
Author: davidbonvie02nd March 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Success Performance Solutions
A survey (Optimizing Recruiting Activity by Candidate Segment) found that 68% of people who quit coming to a restaurant did so because of attitude or employee indifference towards them. When considering... Read >
02nd March 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Success Performance Solutions
Like many fears, the FEAR that hiring managers have about using pre-employment tests is nothing more than False Experiences Appearing Real. In this column I respond to the top 10 fears I consistently he... Read >
01st March 2009
What is the secret to ensure that you have a precise Job Fit and will land the perfect person for your vacant position?
As experienced professional recruiters, we have learned that job fitness and hiring right do not happen by accident. In order to e... Read >
Author: verattaseo23rd February 2009
Hiring managers are stressing the need to be a self-starting multi-tasker, and are proclaiming the need for that skill in bold print across the web, and in your local newspaper classifieds. Companies and medical / legal practices alike want to get the mos... Read >
Author: 1-800 We Answer03rd February 2009
As we are being barraged by news stories of a struggling economy and we experience first-hand just how bad things have become, we need to take appropriate action to get things moving in a different direction. And as we see layoffs and unemployment reach r... Read >
Author: Dave Capra02nd February 2009
Why should I network with other recruiters?
Networking with other recruiters is beneficial for several reasons. They can be an excellent source of candidates for your clients or a new trading partner to share your candidates with for their clients.
... Read >
Author: Jim Strickland17th January 2009
In any economy, you can find a job faster by doing three simple things:
1) Know the position you want, with absolute clarity, right down to the job title.
2) Know where you want to work, right down to the names of 10-20 ideal employers.
3) Use u... Read >
Author: Kevin Donlin09th January 2009
Are you looking for ways to increase your chances of getting hired when the economy takes an up turn...or even before it completely turns around?
Based on my conversations with hiring managers and career counselors at the various green events I attende... Read >
Author: Carol McClelland31st December 2008
Cover letter writing is nowhere near as hard as you may think. It's just a letter that introduces to the author and any attached documents. Here are some points to remember about cover letter writing:
It's not about YOU, it's the JOB - Hiring managers ... Read >
Author: matha.pagla@gmail.com19th December 2008
With the invention of MySpace and the vast amounts of other social networking sites, the entire landscape of the Internet universe has changed forever. People freely connect with long lost companions or meet new people that share similar interests, allowi... Read >
Author: T. Bruno19th December 2008
What is behavioral interviewing and why is it important to know? Behavioral interviewing is a technique used by an interviewer to elicit true-to-life responses from the job candidate in order to evaluate how that candidate will fit, (or not) into the org... Read >
Author: John McClure16th December 2008
When the economy is doing well, the job market scene does well. From this scenario, 2 groups emerge from here;
Group 1 (Clients) is the Hiring Managers/ HR/ Recruitment Companies/ Search Firms/ Talent Acquisition teams and Head of Departments. This gr... Read >
Author: Simon Kuah03rd December 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Camilla Patten
Etiquette is a sure display of being well mannered, polite and sophisticated. Although this may not be all too commonly referred to in today's time, it still carries great significance when looking for a new job. Emplo... Read >
22nd November 2008
Todays video will show you the top 5 things to keep in mind when interviewing and hiring sales reps for medical sales, healthcare sales, DNA sales, medical supplies sales, clinical diagnostics sales, pharmaceutical sales, laboratory sales, biotech sales, ... Read >
Author: Mike Bernard11th November 2008
It seems that "advice" on how to structure your resume is everywhere, with varying opinions from numerous sources.
In today's competitive job market, it makes more sense than ever to ensure that your resume is in top shape.
Unfortunately, many resum... Read >
Author: Laura Smith-Proulx23rd October 2008
While it is true that sales jobs can be very different from one another, the type of sales person most often sought after by hiring managers is the "Hunter". Pick up the employment classified section of any newspaper or look at job ads on any job board. ... Read >
Author: Dave Pearce23rd October 2008
Are you interested in an opportunity to become a business analyst? If you are, you need to read this article because job searching is tough work and often dreaded. Especially, if you are changing careers or looking to start your new Business Analyst caree... Read >
Author: Kingsley Tagbo23rd October 2008
Looking for a new business analyst job can be intimidating whether you are a seasoned business analyst looking for a challenging business analyst position or you are applying for entry-level business analyst positions.If you do not handle your business an... Read >
Author: Kingsley Tagbo17th October 2008
You've launched your green job search. If you had to guess, why will you be hired for your next green job?
Will it be for your: - education? - experience? - connections?
What if I told you none of these things is going to push a hiring manager to hi... Read >
Author: Carol McClelland24th September 2008
Microsoft is revamping its certification tracks, and will eventually retire the
familiar MCSE certificatons. The new certification setup is much like Cisco's,
where there are specialist certifications to go along with the more general CCNA,
then m... Read >
Author: Richel Fox24th September 2008
When you're ready for advancement up the career ladder, all usually goes well when you're in the same field. You can demonstrate the know-how familiar to those who are interested in promoting or hiring you.
However, changing careers is another matter; ... Read >
Author: Laura Smith-Proulx12th September 2008
You can become a programmer by going to college to learn computer programming and beginning an entry level programming job after college. However, if you cannot afford to spend a lot of time in college before you begin your software developer career, you ... Read >
Author: Kingsley Tagbo09th September 2008
Managerial positions are critical areas for continuing education and development of business proficiencies. A proper management course is essential to ensure that the learning requirements of management are met substantially without losing sight of the ... Read >
Author: sheila08th September 2008
If you're in a job hunt, nothing will negatively impact your success more than filling your resume with your duties, focusing on overused phrases, and spelling out a dry list of your jobs. The reason?
Employers want to hire not only a person that meets... Read >
Author: Laura Smith-Proulx05th September 2008
The concept of interviews via a webcam is increasingly gaining popularity in this new era of technology. A virtual interview system is the next best thing to actually being in the same room as the candidate. Recruiters and hiring managers can make quicke... Read >
Author: livehire22nd August 2008
Job hunting? Fun? Surely you're joking.
Someone recently described job hunting to me as a "grueling and decidedly unpleasant activity. After all, what could be more tiring than going from one place to another and peddling yourself?"
It's hard to arg... Read >
Author: Allen Voivod17th August 2008
To appoint a manager is probably the most important decision, which a songwriter needs to take during his/her career as a professional musician. An ideal manager can make great impact on such a songwriter and musician's career. Thus, it is extremely vital... Read >
Author: Marcia12th August 2008
With layoffs running rampant throughout corporate America, jobseekers are at a loss on how to broach the subject during interviews.
One of the mistakes jobseekers make during job interviews is stating they were ‘fired.’ Most don’t understand th... Read >
Author: Linda Matias24th July 2008
Pick the articles for your niche sites very carefully to ensure that you are able to successfully increase web traffic and gain profit from these sites.
If you are going to try and utilize free website content articles, then it may be difficult for you ... Read >
Author: G.Entp2924th July 2008
Pick the articles for your niche sites very carefully to ensure that you are able to successfully increase web traffic and gain profit from these sites.
If you are going to try and utilize free website content articles, then it may be difficult for you ... Read >
Author: G.Entp2916th July 2008
It's no secret the internet has emerged as a viable conduit for commerce and information. Job seekers have wholeheartedly embraced the internet as an integral part of any job search. The internet has some inherent advantages for posting jobs; i.e. everyth... Read >
Author: John Sern16th July 2008
When you are writing your first draft of a resume you are most likely thinking in terms of using just one version of your resume for all niche job boards that you want to post to. But, you should think about carefully about targeting your resume for keywo... Read >
Author: John Sern16th July 2008
The online recruiting market can still be perceived as being very fragmented; you have industry-specific job boards, targeted demographic job boards and even social media sites that function in a similar manner to a job board.
But, hiring managers ar... Read >
Author: John Sern21st June 2008
Online classes, or "distance learning," used to have a meaning limited to computer-based interaction with teachers and students. And unfortunately, the concept got tarred with a bad brush for a while.
Particularly in the case of online-only institution... Read >
Author: Allen Voivod17th June 2008
Every week, I get requests for resume reviews from candidates who can't figure out what is holding them back from landing interviews. In many cases, these job hunters are inadvertently highlighting their age on the resume-—all while hoping that employer... Read >
Author: Laura Smith-Proulx21st May 2008
People are not an important asset of an organization but the RIGHT people are. It is not always possible to get the right people on job portals. However, they can be brought through the contacts. It is very important to promote the brand so that prospecti... Read >
Author: Marcia Prera14th April 2008
"The Google Test
The World Wide Web has emerged as a quick and easy way to run background checks on job candidates. The practice of Googling job applicants may be controversial--""swimming in very muddy ethical waters,"" as one university career center d... Read >
Author: Mistina Thomson02nd April 2008
Today's job market is difficult. With fewer available jobs, getting the job you want can be a real challenge, even if you're qualified. One way to stand out from the crowd is with a well written resume that makes the selection process easy for hiring ma... Read >
Author: Marketing Expert25th March 2008
If you're in the midst of a job search, you no doubt want your resume to land enough interviews to make your efforts worthwhile.
If it seems like you are passed over for jobs on a regular basis, consider this: what you see as your real strengths might ... Read >
Author: Laura Smith-Proulx10th March 2008
Medical supply and pharmaceutical companies in the United Kingdom have been expanding their corporate structures to meet the diverse needs of their clients. Part of this expansion has been increased investment in research programmes meant to ensure the be... Read >
Author: Mark10th March 2008
The needs for talented people by corporate will always exist, and the pressure on hiring managers to hire the best talent in smallest possible time will be higher day by day. A general trend to manage this pressure by hiring managers is to advertise more,... Read >
Author: Marcia Prera15th February 2008
Hiring new employees can be a risky business, though it doesn’t have to be. One of the more fundamental mistakes I see in the hiring process is screening in candidates to the pool of finalists.
What exactly is screening in? It’s the hope that you... Read >
Author: Joseph Skursky24th January 2008
Software companies in the United Kingdom have become more and more specialised as the years have gone on. Only a decade ago, there were a few major software providers and a lower level of specialised firms. Today, firms are creating subsidiaries that are ... Read >
Author: Steve Bishop21st January 2008
Hiring managers and corporate executives alike agree that it is tough these days to land the perfect employee for all of their jobs. In the airline, railway, and defence industries, there are many factors which preclude a great company from getting the ri... Read >
Author: Wynnwith21st January 2008
It's cheaper and faster than snail mail, saves you paper and ink, and works just as well, all things being equal. It's the emailed resume, and though it's easy, it's also easy to commit a few errors if you're not careful - errors that may well sink your p... Read >
Author: Allen Voivod19th January 2008
There are ways to minimize certain realities on your new resume, and make it an effective tool to get you past the door and to the interview. Losing your job can be a blessing in disguise and these tips will help you land that dream job. Use these point... Read >
Author: Marketing Expert14th November 2007
The field of civil engineering is one of the oldest in the world dating back to the viaducts and roadways created during the Roman Empire. University students throughout the United Kingdom pursue a civil engineering degree to take advantage of their aptit... Read >
Author: Rupal Patel09th November 2007
There are many ways for a graduate or experienced professional to find their first or next jobs. Job web sites offer the greatest breadth of job possibilities and instant contact with companies who are hiring for specific positions. University placement s... Read >
Author: Talisman08th November 2007
As most graduates and young professionals in the United Kingdom know, the recruitment process can be highly exhausting for individual applicants. Aspiring professionals looking for IT jobs in the UK often meet with dozens of recruiters and IT representati... Read >
Author: Steve Bishop08th October 2007
The current job market for railway professionals in the United Kingdom and Europe is tough for those just breaking into the industry. Drivers, engineers, and others looking to stay close to home and work at a national railway are often rebuffed by the rea... Read >
Author: Wynnwith02nd October 2007
Hiring managers, recruiters, and business owners conduct numerous searches on career sites each day. The words they use to search for possible candidates are known as keywords. If your resume doesn’t include these keywords, it can’t be found very easi... Read >
Author: Jennifer Anthony27th September 2007
In the United Kingdom, the IT job market is noticeably skewed in favor of IT firms instead of professionals. After all, the applicant pool is increasing greatly from year to year as UK graduates leave universities for the real world. As well, the Internet... Read >
Author: Steve Bishop07th September 2007
The most effective action you can take to improve success in hiring the right people for the right jobs, particularly for leaders and emerging leaders, is to evaluate your own selection process. Find out how your organization appears from the viewpoint of... Read >
Author: Andrew Cox24th August 2007
The professional that hopes to find their dream job needs to have a number of skills in order to get into the interview room in the first place. Hiring managers, executives, and experienced professionals alike look first and foremost for the level of conf... Read >
Author: Talisman23rd August 2007
Software development jobs offer great opportunities for young professionals who managed to find them. Software developers in the United Kingdom get to work on great projects while earning a living. Depending on the market sector they are working within, a... Read >
Author: Steve Bishop06th August 2007
The ideal advertising professional has to have a specific skill set in order to be successful in advertising sales. Like most sales people, advertising sales people need to have the ability to boil down complex ideas and abstract thoughts into a quick pit... Read >
Author: Talisman06th August 2007
Among the many advantages of working with a recruiting agency, either local, national, or international, is that these agencies possess special connections to industrial leaders. Agencies that have been working for years in the recruiting field have devel... Read >
Author: Talisman06th August 2007
Like many other industries, the railway industry can be tough to break into for graduates and those looking to make a career change. The high standards of railway companies, the government regulations that govern railway employees, and the long hours of w... Read >
Author: Wynnwith26th July 2007
Whether you are just entering the workforce after graduation or you have decided to change careers, you need an entry-level resume that will help you get a job in a new field. Without industry experience, however, many applicants worry that their resume ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer26th July 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
There are many facts and tips regarding interviewing for a job that are solid and true. However, there are a great many facts and tips that are myths that you have picked up somewhere along the way ... Read >
Author: Carole Martin11th July 2007
Finding the right job is certainly the key to your success. Being young comes with some feelings of insecurity especially if you do not have any work experience yet. Preparing for the real world requires you to build up a level of confidence that will ove... Read >
Author: Cindy Amerson29th June 2007
For individuals in search of a new job career, it is as easy as Copy,
Paste, and Submit. Job opportunities abound for skilled workers.
Internet recruiting has progressing from simple resume emailing to
candidates submitting video resumes and podcast... Read >
Author: Success Performance Solutions15th June 2007
IT certifications are a great way to gain specialized training to improve resumes and advancement potential. Through certifications candidates gain an extended education in hopes that the sacrifice will open up new opportunities and doors for them in ... Read >
Author: mike a08th May 2007
Hiring managers often receive hundreds, or even thousands, of applications for a given job. To avoid having your resume sink in a sea of paper or electronic files, it’s essential to write a cover letter that stands out and makes a great first impression... Read >
Author: Marketing Expert08th May 2007
“In about an hour, I’m interviewing my grandfather,” joked the recruiter to me. He was a top recruiter who wouldn’t have granted an interview if the applicant wasn’t qualified.
After the interview, I asked how the interview went. “Grandpa... Read >
Author: Cynthia Wilson James02nd May 2007
Do You Have Interview Cancer?
By Raymond Sahley
I have a friend named Owen, who I recently worked with to find him a new career in the restaurant industry. I am a restaurant management recruiter, but more importantly, a career coach and a developer o... Read >
Author: Raymond Sahley02nd May 2007
Writing An Awesome Restaurant Resume
By Raymond Sahley
As a restaurant management recruiter I am constantly bombarded with resumes all day, every day, on weekends and holidays. It is amazing how many great managers out there can run a profitable rest... Read >
Author: Raymond Sahley18th April 2007
Why 20 seconds? As a headhunter, I seldom spend more than 20 seconds reading a resume cover letter. I deal with a lot of hiring managers and understand that they have a similar practice.
My clients are investment bankers, and these are the busiest pe... Read >
Author: Anna Maria D'Souza08th March 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Mary Foley
When hiring managers describe a salary and benefits package to you, they have one main objective in mind: To get the best possible talent for the least possible expense. They're not going to volunteer the fact that they c... Read >
Author: Mary Foley02nd March 2007
CriinalData.com is an online pre-employment screening service that provides instant access to background and criminal records. CriminalData believes in the positive power of information and is committed to creating a safer and more secure workplace. HR pr... Read >
Author: Criminal Data27th February 2007
The Basics
Place a call to your favorite store or bank, and you’re usually dealing with voicemail and automated menus, rather than a real person. The same is now true when you send your resume to the HR department of major corporations (and even some... Read >
Author: Marketing Expert10th February 2007
For many, the start of a new year means the start of a new job search using the internet to research employers. For up coming college graduates in particular, it is opportunity to get a head start in getting their careers off the ground using online resou... Read >
Author: Surranna Sandy18th December 2006
Are you currently applying for jobs and getting little, if any, response?! You have come to the right place! Take the 15 Second Resume Challenge! Most Hiring Managers & HR Professionals will only scan resumes for 15 seconds each. How does your resume c... Read >
Author: Dale Robert04th December 2006
The most common mistake among many jobseekers is not updating their resume in the correct way. All too frequently, those in search of a new job pull out their most recent resume and simply add details of their latest position.
This easy to fall into habi... Read >
Author: Jennifer Anthony29th November 2006
Few people really like job interviews: You have to be "on," the stakes are high, and you have to show off your expertise and intelligence every step of the way. "Successful interviewing reflects your ability to sell yourself," says Steve McMahan, presiden... Read >
Author: Neil More22nd November 2006
Every year as the holidays approach, most jobseekers and career changers make the mistake of halting all their efforts. They believe there is no point in pursuing new opportunities during the holidays, and that nobody is making hiring decisions until Janu... Read >
Author: Ford Myers17th November 2006
College & University Career Centers are not just for students or entry-level job seekers. This valuable resource is often under utilized by experienced managers and professionals. Many universities and colleges are committed to helping their alumni suc... Read >
Author: George Smith08th November 2006
Hawthorn, Australia 6 November 2006---More and more hiring managers are favouring the traditional paper method over online applications. Paper résumés, mailed or faxed cover letters are still alive though, and no doubt companies still accept them, but ... Read >
Author: kassandra mierhofer06th November 2006
Let's face it: your job search starts with your résumé, your very own advertisement to the world. You may probably be the smartest, most dedicated, and most dynamic person in the crowd, but unless you put all that down in a résumé, only you knows abo... Read >
Author: kassandra mierhofer18th October 2006
Tired of being looked over for each and every position? The problem could be with your cover letter. Writing a cover letter is an art form, and many people need help. Below you will tips and tricks from hiring managers on how to make a great first impr... Read >
Author: David Green31st August 2006
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Want to rise far above the other 99 candidates interviewing for that dream job? When you focus on developing the traits listed below, you'll be able to land a top notch career in just about any field.
Here a... Read >
Author: Mark Duin16th August 2006
Conventional wisdom says you should always follow up with prospective employers after you've sent them a resume or met them for an interview. But many candidates find such tactics fruitless: Either they receive no response from their actual contact, or fi... Read >
Author: Neil More15th August 2006
1. Receive a Bachelor's Degree
In today's competitive workforce certifications are not enough. To get the job or promotion you want a bachelor's degree is almost necessary. This will be on your resume forever and distinguish you as part of the highly so... Read >
Author: Eric Morgan23rd July 2006
After you've created all your "self-marketing documents" and verbal presentations, you're ready to take your job search "to the street" and begin networking. The goal is to contact people who can help you reach the hiring managers inside your target compa... Read >
Author: Ford Myers07th July 2006
"Writing today is not a frill for the few, but an essential skill for the many." --The National Commission on Writing in America's Schools and Colleges
Good writing really matters when it comes to promoting or representing your business. Recent rese... Read >
Author: Allison Nazarian30th June 2006
Track Your Job Search ProgressAre you someone who has been working the Internet and otherareas for telecommuting work or home-based businesses?Confused, yet not sure what you have done or where you aregoing with it. I have been there and still am sometime... Read >
Traci
16th June 2006
Companies are hiring right now. This is definitely good news and the sign of a strengthening economy. Since Corra Group specializes in background checking services we have observed the up tick. We have found our business has increased in these recen... Read >
Author: Gordon Basichis07th June 2006
Ok, you have posted to every internet job board and every job on Monster, CareerBuilder, and HotJobs. You've followed up with calls and networked until you are blue in the face. Each Sunday you take the newspaper and apply for every job in your field with... Read >
Author: Carl Williams26th May 2006
The national unemployment rate is dropping. Your temp staffing operation is starting to take off. You often hear that the direct hire business is on the move. What should you do? Consider starting a perm placement division. Here are some compelling reason... Read >
Author: Terri Roeslmeier30th April 2006
You have just been through a grueling interview. The questions were tough and some just seemed off-the-wall and some were rather innocent. What was the interviewer really looking for? What did s/he mean by those questions? Well, you can be certain tha... Read >
Author: Keith Scott16th April 2006
When Microsoft announced recently that the new generation of Microsoft Certifications had just arrived, they inevitably made one stop for a moment remembering how all started and evolved throughout history with over 10 years of certifications to date.
... Read >
Author: Natalie Aranda12th April 2006
When candidates think about resume writing, they rarely think further than documenting their previous roles and responsibilities in an effort to persuade a hiring manager to call them for an interview. To many candidates, a resume is simply a document th... Read >
Author: professional resume writers03rd April 2006
Covering Cover LettersThe cover letter is an often overlooked part of the resumepackage when actually it is a valuable piece of advertisingfor the job seeker. People tend to see a cover letter as ageneric greeting, a summary of the job that they are apply... Read >
Traci
07th March 2006
What to Include in Nursing Resumes
Nursing resumes are slightly different from every other resume that you would send out. Being that nursing is a specialized profession, you need to remember a few things when putting together your first resume. Nurs... Read >
Author: Dennis Driscoll02nd March 2006
Microsoft is revamping its certification tracks, and will eventually retire the familiar MCSE certificatons. The new certification setup is much like Cisco's, where there are specialist certifications to go along with the more general CCNA, then mid-leve... Read >
Author: Chris Bryant19th February 2006
Interviews are used by almost all organizations irrespective of size or sector. Job hunters may not like the process much and indeed some fear interviews intensely however to get that crucial job offer and to move up the career ladder you must become comf... Read >
Author: Annette Lewis16th February 2006
You've had your interview with a perspective employer. Now what? Do you simply wait for a response or do you take a more proactive stand? The fact is that job searching doesn't end with the interview. It's what you do in the days that follow the interview... Read >
Author: Simone Emmons12th February 2006
We've all been there. You submit your application for a job you would be perfect for, but don't hear from the company for three weeks. They call to invite you to an in-person interview, but the earliest they can see you is another two weeks away! You t... Read >
Author: Melanie Szlucha01st February 2006
I'm often asked how long you should wait before following up on a resume submitted in response to a telecommuting position. You want them to know you are interested, but there is a fine line between pestering the hiring manager and showing your enthusiasm... Read >
Author: Jennifer Anthony30th December 2005
1. Determine what you are trying to accomplish.
Make sure you have a clear goal in mind. Hiring managers are too busy to try to figure out what you want to accomplish.
Writing a general, one-size fits all resume won't cut it in today's competitive j... Read >
Author: Jennifer Anthony30th December 2005
A resume is a self-promotional document that presents you in the best possible light, for the purpose of being invited to a job interview.
Why choose a professional resume writer?
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Your resume has only 10 to 15 seconds ... Read >
Author: Jennifer Anthony30th December 2005
Using a general resume.
DON'T DO IT! You cannot successfully use the same resume to apply to several different jobs.
Your resume should be custom written for each job you are targeting. When you send out something generic, it shows apathy and lack o... Read >
Author: Jennifer Anthony21st October 2005
Have you received any calls for interviews after submitting your resume? If not, are you wondering why? Did you include personal information? Just how detailed is the information that is necessary? If you included personal information or too many details ... Read >
Author: Angela Betts10th October 2005
With the recent corporate scandals of Enron and WorldCom, the popularity and necessity of executive background checks has greatly increased. In order to protect themselves from potential disasters later on, many companies are now requiring extensive inves... Read >
Author: Steve Valentino01st October 2005
How many times have you heard someone say, "Just put it on your resume. There's no way they're going to find out"?
It is tempting to put little white lies on your resume. These might include overstating your knowledge of required software ("If they ca... Read >
Author: ann baehr01st October 2005
The best resume format to use is the combination resume. This resume format is not chronological nor functional. It combines both! It is extremely flexible and allows you to use strategies in a way that would normally be considered wrong.
The differen... Read >
Author: ann baehr08th September 2005
I know what you are thinking. You're thinking, "Wait a minute. Wouldn't that be somewhat presumptuous if I were to ask the interviewer questions?" No. The truth of the matter is they want to see that you have enough intelligence and business sense to ask ... Read >
Author: Angela Betts12th August 2005
The Benefits of Customized Cover Letters
While we haven't done an official survey, We'd have to
estimate that between fifty and sixty percent of our clients ask us if they need a cover letter, or tell us that they don't want to purchase one becaus... Read >
Author: Ronan Kennedy05th August 2005
The notion that employers are only interested in where you have been and where you are heading is pure nonsense. Experienced hiring managers take into account both your experience and your character. After all, in the end, they are hiring a human being, n... Read >
Author: Linda Matias31st July 2005
If you are in a job search and aren't receiving viable hits, it's time to walk a mile in an employer's shoes. Okay, I realize what you may be thinking. For just one day, you would like an employer to walk in your shoes so they can be sympathetic to the st... Read >
Author: Linda Matias
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