The Hidden Job Market: Using Temp Jobs to Get Inside
Posted by Administrator on Aug 10, 2009
Looked downed upon the employers, and temp assignments can lead to permanent employment, temping gives you the flexibility to explore the different industries and careers without having to apply for a full time position, in the Temp agencies now what you called staffing services has become an integral part of the market place form the main street to wall street.
Shake that hand
Posted by Administrator on Jul 10, 2009
Many of you might think that handshakes are outdated. Think again. This simple gesture is still valued in the professional setting. This also includes job interviews. A handshake alone can state a lot about a person.
For example, someone with a weak handshake can be taken as one who lacks confidence. On the other hand (pun intended), a strong handshake can say that you pose as a threat. The key is to make your grip firm and brief. Smile. But don�t make it a teeth-baring grin. Most importantly, don�t forget eye contact. Just don�t make it too intense or you�ll come off as intimidating. Just do everything in moderation and you�ll be fine.
Handling rejection
Posted by Administrator on May 10, 2009
It’s very difficult to find work these days. Despite all your efforts in clinching that position, you still find yourself rejected. You realize that jobs are pretty elusive. You have to understand that with so many applicants vying for one position, there is a very high possibility of someone being more qualified that you are.
Don’t be sad, if you receive a message of rejection. Here are some tips to help you dust off and try again.
Suppress that defeatist attitude. Think outside the box and keep your eyes open for other opportunities. Review those that you rejected and reconsider. Review your resume and your application letters. You might have missed something important or you may have to revise some parts. Better yet, ask a friend to review your resume for you. Ask for his or her opinion.
Career fairs
Posted by Administrator on Apr 10, 2009
Attending a career fair doesn’t mean just physically being there and going through the booths. You also need to prepare so that your time won’t be wasted:
Review the list of the employers before hand and mark down which potential companies interest you. You may even want to do a little background research and jot down a few questions you may want to ask them in the job fair itself.
Prepare copies of your resume or CV. Have your portfolio organized and ready.
Have a pen and paper handy for all the information you’ll be getting.
Dress properly.
When meeting the company representatives in the booths, be aware that you are not the only person these people will be talking to so be straight to the point and do not monopolize their time.
Do not forget to ask for employers’ business cards for follow-up discussions and correspondence.
Professional e-mail address
Posted by Administrator on Mar 11, 2009
You may have a wonderful resume formatted on a very sophisticated sheet of paper and you may be dressed in a very handsome suit fit for a company executive but if the e-mail address typed on your lovely resume is as avant garde as allure2130@, then the sophisticated image you’ve worked so hard to achieve is useless!
Trust me, many applicants have committed this mistake, thinking that such a simple detail will not matter. Wrong! Always, always project professionalism. Create another e-mail account. It doesn’t matter if you use one of those free sites out there, as long as the account itself is formal enough. Your best bet is using variations of your names:
johndoe
john.doe
jdoe
john_doe
Handling awkward moments in an interview
Posted by editor on Feb 21, 2009
There will be times, during a job interview, when your interviewer will ask you questions along the lines of “How did you deal with a stubborn client or co-worker?” or “What was the most challenging or difficult aspect / task in your previous job?”
These may be awkward questions, and while the interviewer is aware that they are, he or she asks you these kinds of questions to gauge your responses to less than ideal situations, including the one he or she just put you in. The key is to remain calm and focused, and only discuss the positive aspects of the issues raised – like saying how you dealt with a certain problem or situation. No need to detail the problem or where other people whet wrong. No matter how in the right you were, it doesn’t look good when you diss someone.
ClearedJobs.net Debuting Soon
Posted by Administrator on Jan 6, 2009
Time had to come when the social network was turned into a job hunting tool and here it is, ClearedJobs.net. The site features new job searching tools that are to be made available to job hunters out to find jobs. The best things about it is that as the name states, no scams and other junk will be reflected on the new site, just plain and simple truth. Truth is kinda’ hard to get by these days with the millions of people out of jobs, seems everybody is willing to try anything to get a job. People who have fallen victim to the many online work from home scams need not worry for there are a lot of legitimate jobs available, all using the latest tools and with the help from the social internet. Some simply fear using the internet as a job hunt tool mainly due to the huge amount of fraud that is contained within the many sites that are out there. Security Cleared candidates will find it easy to get jobs once they get the hang of the site and get used to maximizing their chances in the cut-throat job market.
求人サイトで詐欺に会わないためには
Posted by Administrator on Dec 31, 2008
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求人サイトでの詐欺は、このように起こります。あなたが求人サイトで仕事を探しているとします。そのサイトは、 信用できる企業 の情報を掲載していることで知られるサイトです。ところが、そういったサイトに掲載されている求人の中に、明らかに広告目的の投稿があるのをよく見かけるでしょう。 こういった広告はすぐにわかります。必ずといっていいほど非現実的な好条件が書かれていて、直接の連絡先が書かれていないからです。 そういったニセの求人情報のリンク先のページは、さらに多くの広告で埋め尽くされています。 こういった情報は詐欺なので、引っかからないようにしましょう。 こういった情報が投稿され続けるのは、本物の求人情報を求めてサイトを訪れる人がだまされる、つまり効果があるからです。 そして、ニセ求人情報の数は増え続けています。 そういった情報は短時間で高収入を得られるように書かれているので、つい心を引かれてしまいます。 そして、登録料やその他の良くわからない名目の手数料を、多いときには200ドルほど要求されることになってしまうのです。 合法的な仕事なら、このような手数料を取られることはあり得ません。 仕事はお金を稼ぐためにすることで、仕事を得るためにお金を払うのはおかしいのです。 常識で考えればわかることです。
Fed Open Doors
Posted by editor on Dec 26, 2008
Not finding any jobs, try the military or federal government offices for they are going to be opening their doors to swell their ranks and of course create jobs that are so badly needed. Have a job, feel lucky for there isn’t many left. more and more people are losing it by the way and you might just get whacked if you don’t perform well.
Always treat a new day as a new challenge for improvement and not mind the reality of the worsening economy. Too many people are already feeling bad so one less is better. Be satisfied with your job and the pay you get for having a job is indeed a rarity in today’s economy. The Federal Government has been doing what it could to encourage people to get work in their offices but even these are so limited that many will be rushing at the first sign of availability. Use your skills in the military services, not necessarily in the battlefield but with support services such as in mechanical maintenance and other fields.
Successful Job Search Part5
Posted by Administrator on Nov 26, 2008
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To be able to land the job of your dreams, you certainly need more than just a good resume and a presentable look. In this competitive jungle of the job market, you must know how to set yourself apart. You must be distinctive so the employers will take notice. As a job seeker, one way of getting a step further into landing at least an interview is to get yourself pre-screened. This way, the potential employer can tell that the applicant is serious with its job quest and it saves them a lot of time and money. For you, its one step ahead. Next thing do is to learn more. Employers tend to hire those job seekers who are showing that they are committed in learning more than what they know. A certificate program can surely move you one step closer to your goal.