Avoiding The Job Board Trap
Every day I hear from people who tell me that they have sent out dozens of resumes and are not getting calls. Some of these people have very good resumes so what’s the problem here?
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If you are using Word 2007, then you should be careful about what format you use to send out your resume. Consider Mike’s story.
Should You Have a Web Resume?
I have to say that I am not a fan of web-based resumes and portfolios. Although some services push these, I do not see the sense in having them.
Positive Signs
There is a lot of noise regarding the state of the labor market. Here are some promising statistics.
DetailsBuilding Your Network on Linkedin
Connecting with people in LinkedIn is an important way to build your network. For example, my network of about 100 people I know directly yields over 40,500 people 2 degrees away and over 3,510,800 people 3 degrees away. So here are 2 simple tips for building your network.
DetailsShould You be on LinkedIn.com?
Linkedin.com started a few years ago as a neat way to build your network. It is based on the notion that if you invite your contacts into your group, and they invite their contacts, and so on, then you can connect with thousands of people. In fact, Harvard published a study a few years ago that indicated you could connect any 2 people on the planet with 5 levels of contacts. There are now 45 million people on Linkedin with thousands joining every week. Interesting yes, but now Linkedin has become a necessity for every professional, particularly job seekers. Just note this statistics: people with more than 20 connections are 34 times more likely to be approached with a job opportunity than people with less than 5.
DetailsReviewing The Best Job Search Techniques
Hundreds of thousands of positions were obtained by job seekers last month, so employers are definitely hiring. If you are frustrated in your job search, then perhaps you should rethink your job search plan. Here is a recap of some the job search techniques and how to get the most out of them.
DetailsShould you have a 1 page resume?
A lot of people I speak to think that they should have a 1-page resume. While this is true in some cases, in general the notion of a 1-page resume is not appropriate in today’s market.
DetailsExecutive Resume Writing – Tricks of the Trade #1
When writing an executive resume in a competitive market, it is more important than ever that your resume stands out. Here are some key points to consider and some tricks that professional executive resume writers use to give you the competitive edge.
DetailsThe Right Way to Send Your Resume
Having a great resume is the first critical step in a successful job search. Unfortunately, most people don’t know the best ways to get that resume noticed. In today’s job market, where you are competing with hundreds of other resumes, knowing the right way to distribute your resume can make all the difference.
Job Search Strategies that Work!
So you took your resume and posted it on the job boards. You also spent hours searching for the jobs that fit your background and career goals, and you responded to a few dozen jobs. Then you waited for the phone to ring. But it didn’t. What went wrong?
5-Step Job Hunting
The economy is picking up, budgets are new, positions are open and companies are hiring. Now is the time to rev up your job search efforts. Use these tips to dramatically improve your results.
Writing a Resignation Letter
The time has come for you to change jobs and you’ve landed the position you wanted. Now you have to tell your boss and you need a letter of resignation. Here are some guidelines to keep you out of trouble.
Making Sure You Get a Good Reference
You’ve had 3 interviews with a potential employer and they’ve asked you for references from your prior job. The problem is that you didn’t leave on the best of terms and now you’re a bit worried about the kind of reference they’ll give. Follow these simple rules and you will be able to handle this…
DetailsGood Sales Resumes
So you’ve left your last job and you need another position. Preferably one that offers the opportunity to make a lot of money. The only problem is that you weren’t exactly a knockout success in your last job. Whether it was the company’s fault or yours, there are still ways to create a great resume…
DetailsResume for Web Developers
If you are writing a resume for web developer, then there are certain technical and non-technical skill sets you should be stressing. Of course resumes for web developers should mention all the tools normally used in development, HTML, XML, Dreamweaver, ColdFusion, VB, Java and so on. But remember why companies want web developers in the…
DetailsResume for Project Managers
When writing a project manager resume, most do-it-yourselfers fall into common traps that make their resume less than effective. First, consider that you are competing against as many as 1,000 resumes, all of which indicate some level of experience with project management. Where most people fail in their project manager resumes is that they don’t…
DetailsJob Search Tactics for the New IT Professional
So you enrolled in Computer Science at your college or technical school. Not too long ago that was a wise decision. After all, we had all read for years about the high salaries computer professionals were making. And if you had that coveted certification, well, life would be just grand.
5 STEPS TO GETTING A JOB IN 2009
Despite all the bad new, people are getting hired. We are seeing this personally as 5 people who completed resumes with us had multiple offers in the 30 days. Yet the days of putting your resume up on Monster.com and waiting for the phone to ring are over. People who are getting hired are putting together an aggressive plan. So here are the core ingredients that make up a successful search.
DetailsWorking from Home Jobs
Here is a good article from CNN on companies that look for people working from their homes.
Check out:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/12/01/cb.home.based.workers/index.html
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