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Fri 27 Apr 2007

Salary Information…Who’s the Moron?

Posted by james under Hot Topics , Careers , Blogroll
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blogmoron.jpgSo, I’m talking to this recruiter buddy of mine and I asked him what he thought of Job-Seekers that put salary information on their resumes.

“Ignorant” was his reply.

Then I asked him about salary information on an online job board profile.

“Good idea” was his reply…..wait, huh?

“Yeah,” he continued. “I use it all the time.”

“Well, why online but not in print?” I queried.

“What are you, a moron?” he says. “If the salary information is on the resume and I present that candidate, we are all pretty much boxed into that number.”

Oh…..

“Yeah. Salary info on a resume leaves no wiggle room for anybody. If it’s left off the resume but included online; recruiters know what will fly and will crash. It could mean the difference between a deal or no deal.”

Got it…..open the case.

 

Tue 24 Apr 2007

RSS in the Job Search

Posted by james under Hot Topics , Careers , Home , Blogroll
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Speaking of getting info PDQ; RSS is a convenient way to stay on top of your job search. Many job boards offer job listings RSS to subscribers. Jobs you want are deposited neatly into your In-Box as soon as they post…giving you an advantage over the competition.

Happy Hunting!

 

Wed 18 Apr 2007

Job Search Tip of the Day

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I thought you might find this little career nugget useful.  Many job boards utilize common linking to get the Google juice flowing, but sometimes the job post links are dead or broken. Rest assured that if a job gets posted, it is most likely the real deal.

More and more companies are using their own job portals to source for qualified candidates in addition to posting on job boards. If you see a job post, say–oh, I don’t know–on DegreedJobs.com; apply for it online through the board. Then, cross reference the post at the company’s career portal (if available) and double your chances of getting noticed.

Thanks and Happy Hunting!

 

Tue 20 Mar 2007

A few tips….

Posted by james under Hot Topics , Careers , Home , Blogroll
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A few job tipsThe trend in recruiting seems to be that online job boards will play a larger role in future hiring activities. Companies are investing more in web portals and online application processes. Professional recruiters are beginning to see the cost effectiveness of online job boards. In 2006, more than $15 billion was spent on web-based advertising. If you are a serious job-seeker, your campaign must include a job board.

The first step is to select a job-board that fits you circumstances. besides the “Big 3″ there are many fine niche-job portals that might serve your career goals. Job boards are getting more and more specialized and boards are starting to concentrate on specializations such as engineering, medical, financial, and legal. We want to make sure that you find the right career opportunity. Below are few helpful hints on maximizing your job search: (more…)

 

Thu 15 Mar 2007

Your best source of career information….

Posted by james under Hot Topics , Careers , Home
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Everyone knows that one of the most effective ways to find a job is to network. Whether your are just getting ready to graduate with a newly minted degree or have been in the game a while and need a change; this Career blog can help! It is designed to bring like-minded career professionals together to achieve common goals.

The Career Blog can facilitate discussion and communication for degreed professionals wishing to enhance job opportunities, advance their careers, and make valuable industry contacts. What’s more, we will provide you with effective and timely insider tips and techniques on:

  1. Writing an effective resume,
  2. Maximizing your network,
  3. What to do about career changing,
  4. Stand out in an interview,
  5. What to expect on the job.
     

Comments are always welcome!

 

Tue 6 Mar 2007

Nothing Up my Sleeve… Presto…

Posted by james under Hot Topics , Careers , Blogroll
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Tricks of the tradeAs a recruiter, I have seen some cute resume tricks in my day. Some are witty, some are dry, some are even downright lame. But, as the online career search industry grows and evolves; so does the technology to separate the quality Candidates from the chaff.

The Career Journal has a terrific article about the tricks job-seekers pull to get their resumes noticed. Some of the more common types:

  • Using white font to embed keywords into the document
  • Making the font so small that it appears to be a desing element, such as a solid line
  • Embedding keywords in the <HTML code> of an online resume

HR professionals think this is deceptive; career coaches say all is fair in love, war, and job searching. This is your chance to weigh in. What do you think?

 Let me know by leaving a comment. Has corporate HR made the job search process so complex that we must employ trickery to get their attention? Or, does this amount to innovation and creativity that should recognized and not demonized?

Where do you stand?

 

Tue 27 Feb 2007

Build a relationship with your next employer…today!

Posted by james under Hot Topics , Careers , Home , Blogroll
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Build a relationship with your next employerJob boards are amazing tools. It is no secret that they represent the leading edge of future recruiting and job placement. The economy, convenience, and downright effectiveness of virtual HR just cannot be beat by any medium of traditional hiring practices. Yet, the modern job board is incredibly under-utilized by most Human Resources and recruiting professionals. They seem to be more of a mystery than a problem solver. Well, let me de-mystify the job board for both Job Seekers and Employers….  (more…)

 

Thu 22 Feb 2007

What is your employability?

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Thinking real hard about your employability?Ever wondered what it would be like to up and move? I mean, just pull up the stakes, make camp in another state, and start fresh? Well, it looks like you might be able to take a peek into the future and find out what you are worth in any state.

I found a cool resource on www.careerinfonet.org to help you out. It is called the “Employability Checkup” and it only takes a minute to fill out. It will clue you in on important information including:
 

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Thu 22 Feb 2007

So, what is the point….?

Posted by james under Schools , Hot Topics , Careers , Home , Blogroll
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Why go broke with student loans?Why go into debt for a piece of paper anyway? A college education can start at $10,000 and go up from there. In fact, a public institution Bachelor’s degree has been recently estimated at more than $45,000. Is it really worth it? I can tell you from first hand experience that it is absolutely worth the time and expense. There are several reasons why a college education is not only a good idea; but, a necessity in the job market of tomorrow. I will get to those in a minute. First things first…. 

A college education is most definitely an investment: paying upfront for larger, future returns. Sometimes all we can see is the money going out to student loans, fees, and credit card debt. What we don’t see about an education are the benefits that those payments and all that hard work can secure.  (more…)

 

Mon 19 Feb 2007

What not to put on your resume….

Posted by james under Hot Topics , Careers , Home
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About your Resume I was perusing my latest issue of Net-Temps Careers newsletter Crossroads and came across some very good advice. The article was about what not to put on a resume. I have seen literally thousands of resumes and sometimes I wonder “What was this guy thinking?” Ever had a situation at work that was not your fault, but still didn’t go your way? Of course, all of us have. Spilling it in your resume is not the place to explain a somewhat compromising position. In the sage words of career columnist David Green:

Negative Words
”Negativity is never a good thing when it comes to an online resume. It doesn’t matter why you left your last job, never bring up words like: arrested, bored, fired, hate, or sexist. These words stick out to a recruiter, and your resume will likely only make it to the trash bin. If you had issues that you would like to bring up to your potential employer- save it for the actual interview.” (more…)

 

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