The Job Search
Five
Ways to "Summerize" Your Job Search
Before you know it, summer will be here and you're still stuck in a
job you hate. Maybe you dislike the commute, your supervisor or just
aren't feeling the love. Don't let another season go by without taking
steps toward a new job. Follow
these summer tips and your job search will go swimmingly:
Starting
From Scratch
College graduation can be a mixed blessing. While students look forward
to finally pursuing their career aspirations, it's not easy to leave
behind the safety of academia. And, if you're like many recent grads,
you probably have only a vague notion of what you want to do with your
life. While charting your own path is always a challenge, there are
steps you can take to help make the big decisions a little easier.
America's
Job Hotspots
Looking for a new job? Think about heading to the Sunshine State. For
the second year in a row, Florida metropolitan areas dominate the Milken
Institute Best Performing Cities Index, a measurement of where jobs
are being created in America.
Job
Searching on Company Time?
You're told to treat your job search like a full-time job. But when
do you have the time to look with a schedule that includes working 50-plus
hours a week, going to school, caring for a family, running errands
and trying to squeeze in some shut-eye?
Choose
a Job Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Everyone glances at their horoscopes once in a while. We love to be
amazed when they seem to describe us to a "T" and simply ignore
them when they don't pertain to us at all. After consulting the stars
(along with www.findyourfate.com), here is a list of zodiac signs, along
with their characteristic personality traits and suggestions for career
options that best fit the signs' astrological profiles.
Job
Search Mistakes Even the Pros Make
When most people think of job search mistakes, they imagine a young
person, fresh out of college and naively charging into the job market.
After all, once you have been working for awhile, you know all of the
ins and outs of finding a job, right? Wrong. In fact, even professionals
who have been working for decades sometimes mess up when it comes to
looking for a new job.
Making
Your 2006 Career Resolutions
If you're like most people, you have probably given some thought to
New Year's resolutions and what you would like to achieve in 2006.
Job
Trends: What to Watch for in 2006
Is a new job or better paycheck on your list of New Year's resolutions?
This may be the year to cash in on a bigger, better deal, according
to a recent study by CareerBuilder.com and America Online. The nationwide
survey reveals companies plan to increase salaries on initial offers
and raise compensation levels for existing employees.
New
Jobs to Ring in the New Year
Despite record energy costs and the destruction caused by hurricanes
and other disasters in the United States, the nation's economy has managed
to expand at a healthy pace and is paving the way for a sturdy job market
in 2006. White House economists are projecting 3.4 percent growth in
the national economic output in 2006. After creating over 2 million
jobs in 2005, the United States is expected to add 2 million more in
2006 and further energize the heated competition for qualified talent.
More
Workers to See Pay Increase This Year
Is a new job or better paycheck on your list of New Year's resolutions?
This may be the year to cash in on a bigger, better deal, according
to a recent study by CareerBuilder.com and America Online. The nationwide
survey reveals companies plan to increase salaries on initial offers
and raise compensation levels for existing employees.
The
Top 10 Ways to Stay Confident During a Job Search!
Sleeping late, surfing channels in your pajamas, grazing at the fridge,
doing crossword puzzles and otherwise "taking it easy" will
neither help you find a job nor bolster yourconfidence once you realize
how much time you're spending in NOT being productive.Finding a job
is real work. Set up a schedule for yourself on week days and then follow
it.
Employer
Hot Buttons
All too often the job seeker is focused on what he or she is looking
for in a job (i.e. income, benefits, location, function, responsibilities,
title, stature, drive time, industry, and corporate culture). On the
other hand, hiring executives have an entirely different set of standards
for what they are seeking in candidates. If you, as a job seeker, fail
to recognize the difference, you will be history in terms of being the
candidate of choice.
Guerrilla
Job Search Tactics
If you're like most job hunters, you probably spend most of your time
doing two things: reading the Sunday help-wanted ads and uploading your
resume on the Internet. And
you're probably wondering why it takes so long to get hired in this
job market.
Who
Really Has the Upper Hand? Employers or Job Seekers?
Workers looking for new jobs in the next 12 months may have more bargaining
power than they realize. A new Labor Day report found employers are
experiencing difficulty recruiting quality candidates and are willing
to up the ante on job offers.
Why
Won't They Pay Me What I Am Worth?
I wish I had a dollar for every time people complained to me that they
are not paid what they are worth. I could retire rich. Almost everyone,
regardless of income, education or position, believes that he or she
should be earning more money. People at minimum wage obviously want
to make more, but people at the highest levels also want more.
Weirdest
Job Seeker Stunts
What would you do to get your dream job? Bribe the employer with food
or gifts? Hit on the hiring manager? Become a stalker?
Six
Steps for First-Time Job Hunters
Congratulations, you've done it! You made it through college, have your
degree in hand and are finally ready to make your mark. You are now
in the real world and it's time to get your professional life started.
If you are in the middle of this crossroad, it can be scary, exciting,
confusing, overwhelming or all of the above. Following are some steps
to make a successful college-to-real world transition.
Five
Must-Haves for New Grads
After four (or more) years of college, that diploma is so close you
can taste it. And that means a bitter reality: Ready or not, it's time
to find a job.
Job
Hunting 101 for New Grads
Despite a chronic case of senioritis, you turned in that 100-page term
paper, presented the group project for which nobody pulled his weight,
and completed final exams. Now after surviving the never-ending commencement
activities with your family, it's time to kick back and take advantage
of some of your newfound freedom. Right?
The
New Grad Catch-22
Employers plan to hire 14.5 percent more graduates in 2005-06 than they
did in 2004-05, according to the National Association of Colleges and
Employers (NACE). Although there will be more opportunities, competition
will still be tough for those first-time job seekers.
Finding
the Best Companies for Workers Over 50
According to the AARP, 14 percent of today's workforce is aged 55 and
older, and that number is expected to reach 19 percent by 2012. That's
an increase of more than 10 million workers in this age group. As the
American population ages, companies are beginning to realize that older
Americans will be a vital part of their workforce, and are starting
to put programs into place to support and attract workers over 50.
Top
10 Places to Find a Job
If you want a job with longevity and don't want to wake up in 20 years
to discover your expertise is obsolete, perhaps you should consider
some thriving industries. Get the upper hand by exploring these sectors
the BLS projects will grow the fastest in the coming years:
Use
the Buddy System for Your Job Search: Five Tips
A lot of situations in life are easier when you have a friend at your
side. Take, for example, losing weight. Many people who have tried for
years to shed pounds are more successful once they start working with
a friend. Programs like Weight Watchers have a support system to keep
members going, offer words of encouragement and provide a nudge when
the going gets rough.
Finding
Your Dream Job May Be Easier Than You Think
In today's economy, many people have given up hope of finding their
dream job. A recent CareerBuilder.com survey estimates that nearly seventy-five
percent of workers are still in search of their dream job. Sadly, most
stay put for fear of leaving the stability of their existing jobs. These
feelings are justified. Who would have thought that two major airlines
would file bankruptcy and cut thousands of jobs? Who could have predicted
the downfall of Enron and Arthur Andersen? Or the downturn in the telecom
sector? The truth is stability in the workplace is hard to come by these
days regardless of whether you are the new kid on the block or a tenured
veteran.
Hiding
Your Job Search From Your Boss
Whether you hate your pay, commute, boss or just everything about it,
you're desperate for a new job. With strong hiring forecasted and growing
worker dissatisfaction, more people are poised to make the move to a
new job. One of the biggest job seeker groups expected are those currently
employed. In fact, four-in-ten workers plan to change jobs this year.
Maximize
Your Job Fair Experience
Have you been searching long and hard for a job, only to keep hitting
roadblocks when you try to make contact with companies in your community?
If so, it?s time to start utilizing another great job searching resource
- the career fair.
Research
Strategies and Resources to Drive Job Search Success
No question about it. We all know that you should conduct research on
a company before you go in for an interview. The problem is that almost
everyone does some superficial research, so you really haven?t gained
a competitive edge. Let?s take a look at how to conduct in-depth research
that will set you apart from all other candidates.
One
Click to a New Job
Wouldn't it be nice if you could just press a button and find a great
new job? With all the job search tools available online, you can. New
opportunities are only a mouse click away in cyberspace. The only problem
is the competition can be tough with so many other space travelers taking
advantage of the Internet to market themselves to potential employers.
The key to success when responding to online job postings is using the
right strategies to break out the pack and get noticed.
To
Network or Not to Network?
Great networking opportunities come about when people are gathered for
a common purpose and genuinely enjoy each others' company. While Chicago
has plenty of job search clubs and networking groups for financial services
professionals, try simply doing something you enjoy. Look not for WHAT
a group is about, but WHO it is about.
Investigating
a Company's Commitment to Diversity
The world today is more diverse than ever, and having a distinct environment,
rich with ideas and perspectives, is one key ingredient in a formula
for business success. So how can you make sure the companies you are
considering have a true commitment to diversity? Like everything else,
it all starts with doing your homework.
Zen
and 7-Steps to a More Fulfilling Job
Many people today find themselves in unfulfilling work situations. In
fact, one in four workers is dissatisfied with their current job, according
to the recent "Plans for 2004" survey by CareerBuilder.com.
Their career path may be financially rewarding, but it doesn't meet
their emotional, social or creative needs. They're stuck, unhappy, and
have no idea what to do about it, except move to another job.
Hot
Tips and Cool Tricks to Drive your Job Search
Grab a cup of coffee or a nice cool drink, get settled in front of your
computer, put your thinking cap on, and now let's go to work. Print
out the following list of hot tips and cool tricks. Now as you read
each one, think about how the tip or trick applies to your search situation.
Type out your ideas so that you can organize them and put them to work
for you. They may not all apply, but guaranteed, you will see opportunities
to change your job search strategy.
Seeking
Employment Online - Is Fear a Factor?
Does the thought of posting your resume online and exposing yourself
to hundreds of thousands of Internet users give you white knuckles?
If so, your fears are founded. According to the FBI, identity theft
is the number one fraud perpetrated on the Internet. So how do job seekers
protect themselves while continuing to circulate their resumes online?
The key to a successful online job search is learning to manage the
risks. Here are some tips for staying safe while conducting a job search
on the Internet.
Five
Tricks to Job Search Secrecy
Finding a job requires the right qualifications, the right search tools
and often the right timing. For job seekers, the right time seems to
be right now.
Gaffs
and Goofs: The Details that Won't Get You Hired but Can Get You Turned
Down
There is an old saying: "The devil is in the details." This
is certainly true in your job search. Of course you want to present
the "big picture," focusing on your ability to produce results,
breadth and depth of experience, accomplishment track record, and education.
But, at the same time, you may be overlooking the subtle details that
drive decision-makers crazy.
What's
Important to You in a Job?
When it comes to finding a new job, the most successful seekers know
that the best jobs are not always just about salary. The truth is, there
are a lot of factors that go into every great opportunity, and these
are not always the same for everyone. If you are looking for a new job
or career, the important thing is that you know what your priorities
are before you start your job search. Doing so might just save you from
regretting your decision in the future. Consider the following workplace
values.
Does
Your Personality Hold the Key to the Perfect Job?
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Are you structured or free-wheeling?
Your personality really can determine whether you merely survive in
your position or thrive in your career.
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