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Job Fair Preparation Tips by Caitlin McNally - Feb, 2013 Job fairs are a great way to get in front of recruiters. Instead of just sending them your resume, you can talk face-to-face, ask questions and truly make an impression on them. At the same time, job fairs can be very competitive especially if there are many attendees. To make your time at a job fair worthwhile and to stand out in the crowd, here are some tips on how to prepare for job fairs and advice to keep in mind whi... |
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Starting a New Job on the Right Foot by Caitlin McNally - Feb, 2013 Starting a new job can be exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. You were chosen for the position and it’s a new beginning, but there are so many questions. Will they like me and will I fit in? What is truly expected of me in my first few days? Am I prepared enough? It’s completely normal to have the first day jitters, but it’s recommended to take some time to prepare to be the new kid on the block. Provided be... |
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Steer Clear of these Speech Habits in Interviews by Caitlin McNally - Feb, 2013 Preparation is key in giving a good interview. In addition to studying your prospective employer and brushing up on common interview questions, it is important to examine your speech patterns. Interviewers will judge you not only on the content of your answers, but also on how you convey them. Speech errors can reflect poorly on your confidence, your education, your preparation and your interest in the position. Below ... |
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5 Steps to a Successful Career Transition by Kim Meninger - Feb, 2013 Have you been considering a career change, but are unsure how to approach it? Perhaps you’ve been unhappy for a while, but don’t know what else you would like to do. Or, maybe you’ve noticed warning signs in your current career that suggest it may be time to look for something else. If you are thinking about making a career change, here are 5 steps to a successful career transition. 1. Know Who You Are Before yo... |
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Using Social Media for Your #jobsearch by Samantha Wanie - Feb, 2013 Social media websites like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook can be effective job search tools if used appropriately. Creating a strong web presence is important in order to become more visible to employers and recruiters. The following are some great tips to get started expanding your social media presence. 1. Create a professional LinkedIn profile that can be used as your online resume. The more active you are with expandin... |
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How to Write a High-ROI, Branded Cover Letter by Laura Smith-Proulx - Feb, 2013 As a resume writer who frequently assists executives and senior-level professionals to create thoughtful cover letters, I enjoyed talking with Leslie Stevens-Huffman of Dice.com for her insightful article, 10 Ways to Screw Up Your Cover Letter. As she notes, your job search can stall if your cover letter fails to show your value, or makes it obvious that you’re not taking the time to learn about the employer’s business. ... |
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Update Your Job Search Strategy by Georgia Adamson - Feb, 2013 Sometimes we find that we have achieved a comfortable groove with our job search and career management. If that describes you, you might want to consider that a synonym for “groove” is “rut”! Achieving a comfortable groove sounds better than being stuck in a rut, but the concept is still the same. You are basically going nowhere, fast. This quote that I found while reading items on SmartBrief on Your Career suggests a conc... |
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Rule #1 in Business: It’s Not About You by Alexandra Levit - Feb, 2013 Every day, I get at least three requests from people who want to write guest posts on my personal blog. I have given up responding to these people. Why? Because looking at my blog for 30 seconds will tell you that I don’t do guest posts. I have never done guest posts. I may include tips from other experts, but the writing is always my own. Yet people continue to ask me, because THEY want to do a guest post. They a... |
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Top 4 Things Young Job Seekers Can Do To Get Their First Job by Debra Ann Matthews - Feb, 2013 Whether you are a college student seeking your first part-time job or a high school graduate who feels that you are ready to enter the workforce head on by landing your first full-time job, here are a few tips to help you as you maneuver through the process. First of all, know that it may take a long time to obtain a job. And even after landing your first job, you may only work part-time. Companies stagger their total labor ho... |
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Three Ways to Demonstrate Your Value in a Job Search by Joshua Waldman - Feb, 2013 When I train career advisors and job seekers on the strategic approach to the online job search, I make sure to mention that a résumé is an obituary. Résumés do a great job telling people what you did. Where you worked. What things you’ve done in your past that made a difference. And résumés have a place in the job search as well. They are requirements in many HR departments’ intake process. They help hiring managers t... |
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