April 29, 2013
Become the Solution To The Job Interviewer’s Problem
by Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
The absolute worst way to go to an interview is with the attitude of: “Please, please – hire me.”
When you go to an interview with that attitude you appear desperate. And even though you actually may be desperate in a difficult job market, you don’t want to appear that way.
The demeanor and attitude that you bring to the interview will set the tone for the entire interview.
Let’s look at it from the employer’s/interviewer’s point of view. (more…)
March 18, 2013
The Reality TV Career Shows for Job Seekers
The last thing anyone would suggest to a recent grad or seasoned professional is to spend their free time watching TV when they should be out building a new career, but the truth is most of us are going to watch from time to time.
Reality shows grew to become one of the most popular genres on television, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The “reality” within these shows needs to be taken with a bit of skepticism, but there are some lessons to be learned in the world of business if you know where to look.
‘The Job’
The new competition show from CBS pits job seekers against each other to compete for spots with companies like the Palm Restaurant Group and Cosmopolitan. One of the twists in the show is that a trio of related businesses can swoop in and hire a candidate out from under each week’s featured company. (more…)
December 21, 2012
The Top 8 New Year’s Resolutions for Finding a New Job or Advancing Your Career
From Redfish Technology Recruiters
At this reflective time of year, the Redfish recruiters have made their personal New Year’s Resolutions. Next, they offer some ideas for you, whether you are actively seeking a job or not.
Here are the top 8 resolutions for active and passive job seekers:
“Be available. Oftentimes, candidates looking for a new career opportunity are surprised by how much time it takes to find the right fit. When starting a career search, try and set aside a predefined block of time every day for interviews, follow up emails and resume submittals. Doing so will help to land the right opportunity, quickly.” – Joanna Bradley (more…)
December 3, 2012
Jumping Back Into the Employment Marketplace
 Greg Schreiner, Technology Recruitment Manager, Redfish Technology By Greg Schreiner, Technology Recruitment Manager
If you’ve been unemployed, is this the right time to jump back in? The short answer is yes. In our view, it is always the right time to be employed! If you are a manager or executive, unless you are pursuing an advanced degree, nursing a loved one, climbing Everest, or making a lifetime trip across the globe, what would you rather be doing than keeping your skills sharp and making an impact in your favorite industry?
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September 17, 2012
How New Graduates Distinguish Themselves in a New Job Market
By Clara Richman
A recent report by the Associated Press showed a shocking 53 percent of recent college graduates under 25 are either unemployed or have taken a job that does not require a bachelor’s degree. In such a volatile job atmosphere, how can grads of 2012 and 2013 stand out among the rest? (more…)
July 23, 2012
5 Reasons Why You Need More Than a Good Resume to Stand Out from the Crowd
Source: CareerAlley
http://CareerAlley.com
 “It is better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one than to have an opportunity and not be prepared.” – Whitney M. Young
You’ve probably heard hundreds of times that your resume is the most important document in your job search, and, that is so. But if you want to stand out from the competition, I say you need more than a great resume. In the end, only technically qualified candidates will get to interview for any open job. And, while your resume may (or may not) help you get in the door, you will need more than your resume to get the job. So, you may ask, what else do you need? Lots of research, interview preparation and (unfortunately), additional “documentation”. (more…)
June 29, 2012
The Best-Kept Secrets of Successful Job Seekers
 Jessica Holbrook Hernandez By Jessica Hernandez
Do you ever wonder why other candidates are bombarded with calls for interviews and are fielding offers for jobs left and right … while you’re struggling to garner any attention at all from hiring managers? It could be as simple as the resources these candidates have available to them and how they utilize them. (more…)
June 25, 2012
How Do You Evaluate Compensation At A Startup Company?
Salary evaluation is an initial part of looking at any new opportunity. And despite the various salary calculators and Bureau of Labor Statistics tracking, compensation evaluation is not cut and dried by any means.
Large companies and public corporations often make available salary information based on roles, experience, and tenure. It may be fairly easy to compare remuneration between some of the large players because of this. But how do you evaluate the right level of compensation at a startup company? (more…)
June 22, 2012
Article Title: The Long Road Back – 5 Links for Starting Your Job Search
Author Byline: CareerAlley
Author Website: http://CareerAlley.com
 Journey “It’s not about where you started, it’s about the journey” – Joey Trebif
Losing your job sucks. There’s just no other way to put it. Whether you are part of a downsizing, merger, “job mismatch” or plain old (more…)
June 18, 2012
Social Network Yourself
Into Your Next Job
 Leah O’Flynn,Executive Recruiter, IT Division By Leah O’Flynn,
Executive Recruiter, IT Division
A majority of employers have no formal policy regarding the use of external social networking sites. Nonetheless, work hours or work computers are in most cases not the right time or property to be using to prospect and communicate about your job search. The risk is that your cohorts, your boss, or your future boss may question your priorities and loyalties, and have grave doubts about your effectiveness and your focus. (more…)
June 4, 2012
May the Equity Packages Be Forever in Your Favor
By Joseph Walker.
Joanna Bradley, IT Sales & Marketing Recruitment Manager, was interviewed for this story on evaluating opportunities at start-ups. This article was originally published on the FINS (Wall Street Journal Digital Network) website.
You’ve decided to join a start-up. You’ve gone through a rigorous interview selection process and have been deemed worthy of joining a small band of brothers dedicated to nothing less than ringing the Nasdaq bell and becoming millionaires many times over. (more…)
June 1, 2012
How to Beat the 10-Second Resume Scan
Jessica Holbrook Hernandez Global resume authority Jessica Hernandez of http://www.greatresumesfast.com is a former HR Manager who partners with professional- and executive-level candidates to create authentic, branded resumes and cover letters.
It’s hard enough to get past the ATS software scanning your resume for the right keywords, but if you can get past it and get an actual human to review your resume, then you have about 10 seconds (on average) to tell them what they want to hear. If you can get their attention during the first ten seconds, then you have a greater chance of them investing more time into reading your whole resume and getting a call for the interview. So what are some strategies you can employ to up your chances of successfully getting past the initial ten-second resume scan? (more…)
April 30, 2012
The Dos and Don’ts of Interview Follow-Up
By Beth Cliff, IT Engineering Recruitment Manager, Redfish Technology
 Do call your recruiter.
When working with a recruiter, let that person know how it went. Give them a call shortly after the interview to give your impressions, discuss anything unexpected that came up, affirm your interest, and discuss next steps in the process. (more…)
April 23, 2012
How to Deal with Job Search Frustration
By William Frierson, staff writer for CollegeRecruiter.com
Author Website: http://www.collegerecruiter.com/
Is your job search getting the best of you? With so many people competing for jobs, it is understandable that you are frustrated about not having landed some opportunity. However, you can’t give up on your search. Instead, learn how to deal with frustration productively. Remember these tips:
Create a goal list which includes target companies, people you have networked with, and any follow ups with job applications you have completed- By knowing what you want to do and tracking your progress, you will have this information for future reference and a reminder of your goal, which is getting hired.
Have your resume reviewed by a professional recruiter or resume writer and make the adjustments needed- It can’t hurt to have someone else look at your resume for mistakes that could make a difference in getting more interviews.
Take a day off- While you should spend much time on your job search, it might be beneficial to take a day away from it. Focusing on something else will loosen you up, and release any stress you’re feeling before returning to the job search.
For more tips on dealing with job search frustration, see the source below.
Experiencing job search frustration is a possibility. How you handle it will factor in to whether or not you land a new job.
Information provided by Paula-Anne Sherron.
-Source-
http://thecareernews.com/newsletter.php?news=2656
Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.
March 19, 2012
Job Search 101: Without a Well-Written Resume, You Won’t Get Results
By Christina Archer, Executive Recruiter, Resume Writer, Social Media Consultant and Author
Author Website: http://icareersearch.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/job-search-101-without-a-well-written-resume-you-wont-get-results/
I often hear candidates say they’ve been applying for numerous jobs, but all they receive is an auto-responder message from the employer or recruiter, stating their resume has been received. As a candidate, you need to realize that you won’t get answers to every application; neither employers nor recruiters can respond personally to each and every resume they receive.
If you do not get a response, re-evaluate your target and approach. It may be that you did not meet the exact specifications for a position. It may be that your resume isn’t properly presenting your experience, talent, and qualifications.
As a job seeker, your resume is your marketing brochure, with the goal of selling your skills and experience. I review many resumes that simply list in chronological order, all of the positions an individual has held over the span of their career. Does that really market you?
A quality resume has to spotlight and focus on your most relevant skills and experience, to the position you are targeting. One of the biggest mistakes I see candidates regularly make, is creating a one-size fits all resume, and actually thinking this will land them interviews. It can’t.
Here are 3 tips to ensure your phone starts ringing with interview appointments, today!
1. Know what your target job is. You cannot apply for every position out there, when you don’t meet the qualifications. Be deliberate in your approach, and know what position you want to get. Don’t give up too quickly; if you meet the qualifications, and your resume is crafted appropriately, you will receive calls.
2. Do your research before writing your resume. They can vary greatly, based on your industry and specialty. If you’re writing your own resume, look at the job description for the position you want, and include keywords you see within that description. In order to get results, your resume must be very focused and specific.
3. Consider hiring a professional resume writer. When you’re out of a job, it may seem like an unnecessary expense, but it’s literally one of the most important investments you can make in your career. Once you have a well written and impactful resume, you can easily update it as your career expands. Many candidates who utilize the services of a professional resume writer, find they obtain interview invitations and job offers exponentially faster than candidates who did not.
Receive your complimentary resume analysis now, and receive feedback via email with specific instructions on how to improve its performance.
Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.
February 27, 2012
How Jim Got a Job, or The Long and Winding Road to Employment
This is a thought provoking info-graphic on today’s hiring process.
It describes a fictional person’s job search starting online and spending a bunch of time filling out forms, only to get an automated email (Ug, yes another one of those – we use them too!) and a long wait. Success at last, someone from the employer he applied to calls about a different job. Next is a lengthy wait, then interview, then another waiting period, then another interview with an on-the-spot offer, followed by a wait and an official offer with a different title, manager and salary than was verbally offered!
While the road to new or re-employment can be long and twisty, does this process ring true for you? What crazy hiring processes have you been subjected to?
February 13, 2012
 Greg Schreiner Job Boards and Social Media May Replace Recruiters…
By Greg Schreiner, Clean Tech Recruitment Manager
Many people believe that job boards are as useful as recruiters, and may even replace them. Companies post jobs on Monster and niche boards. Job seekers are using social media to target their next job. Anyone can post a job pitch on YouTube, the world’s second largest search engine. Networking is viral, right? So why work with a recruiter?
Ironically, using the internet and working with a recruiter are quite opposite methods of locating the talent you need. And yet both are useful of course.
Remember that expression about searching for a needle in a haystack? It refers to a difficult or impossible search for a particular object amongst a huge mountain of similar objects.
Recruiters are often enlisted for the more difficult or critical talent searches. Sometimes the company doesn’t have the dedicated resources to comb the pile of resumes that can result from a job posting or other talent outreach. Often if the hiring manager isn’t the one reading the resumes initially, and the right talent may be overlooked while the hiring manager is barraged by less qualified or less suitable potential candidates. (more…)
January 30, 2012
 Rob Reeves, CEO – Redfish Will a Recruiter’s Fees Impact My Salary?
By Rob Reeves, President, CEO Redfish Technology
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked by a candidate if working with a recruiter will lower his salary. Some people think that a recruiter’s fee comes out of the same budget that a candidate’s salary comes from. “Isn’t the money for a new hire going to be split between the candidate hired, referral fees, headhunter commission, and Sally over at H.R.?” (more…)
December 12, 2011
Resume Review: Your 15-Second Sell
 Joanna Bradley By Joanna Bradley, IT Sales & Marketing Recruitment Manager
The perfect resume may exist, luckily there is a whole lot of variety in the way we can craft a resume. No matter how you slice it, the key objectives are the same however. Your goal is to seize the average 15 seconds that a recruiter or hiring manager will accord your resume, and be the one he/she calls.
How do you do that? Get answers to this question by reading Joanna’s article Resume Review: Your 15-Second Sell on the Redfish Technology website.
About Joanna Bradley:
Joanna leads the Technology Sales & Marketing team. Her passion for high tech and high paced demanding sales & marketing roles drives her find the brightest stars in the sector. She is motivated and perseverant and highly regarded by her peers and clients.
October 31, 2011
Want a Job? 5 Steps to Personal Branding
 Dr. Ira S. Wolfe By Dr. Ira S. Wolfe
No matter what the season or economic stimulus, the unemployed and underemployed worker is struggling to find work. That’s grim news for many people looking for work or a change in careers, especially those jobseekers pitching themselves to employers the same way 15 million other jobseekers are doing it.
Despite these ominous odds, employers are hiring. They are just much more diligent and particular about whom they put on their payroll. That means jobseekers must be equally diligent and resourceful. Therefore it is critical that a candidate present him- or herself in the best light possible, in as many ways as possible, to as many prospective employers as possible. In other words, if you want that next job, it’s time to brand yourself.
Brand yourself? What, exactly, does that mean? Isn’t branding the responsibility of marketing and public relations departments and ad agencies? If that is what you think, it’s time to change your tune…and brand.
For the jobseeker, companies seeking to hire are the customers. The job market is, in fact, a marketplace. In this scenario, job seekers are the products. Branding requires that you package, present and sell yourself in a way that differentiates you from all the other job seekers, just like Apple differentiates itself from Windows and Droid, Pepsi from Coke, Starbucks from Dunkin Donuts. Given the fact that there are so many people looking for so little work, branding yourself must make you the most desirable, valued, “must-have” candidate available.
Here are 5 must-do steps every serious job seeker must follow to brand himself in a way that his resume and first impression stand out in a positive way.
- Use Social Media. Social media has become a viable and necessary means to a branding end. Surveys indicate that 80% of all companies use or intend to use social media in their recruiting efforts. A 2010 ExecuNet Inc. research study found that 90 percent of search-firm recruiters regularly Google candidates. Whether you use Facebook (800 million users worldwide), LinkedIn (120 million users) or any of the other available platforms, social media gives jobseekers the widest audience possible to explain who they are and what they have to offer.
But just posting your education, experience, honors, and awards isn’t enough anymore, not with millions of people competing for so few jobs. Your resume must become the diamond in the rough that sparkles enough to catch a recruiter’s eye. Branding yourself therefore must begin with Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
- SEO. You might be wondering what SEO has to do with job search or recruiting. SEO is what makes your web-based content (your resume and profile) attractive to search engines. If you don’t include the words and phrases that recruiters type in the search box, your resume won’t show up on their list. When developing your online profile, you must incorporate keywords and phrases that bridge the gap between you and those that you hope find you. Internet marketing is driven by content – text, audio, and video, relevance, and authenticity. In today’s world, everyone must be a marketer and SEO is the language the Internet speaks.
- Research your competition. Do a search of resumes on the job boards and social networking sites for the jobs you want to apply to. Which resumes come up first? Do a search of a company profile and look for connections who might be new hires? What information did they include in their LinkedIn profile that might have helped them get hired? How did they describe their strengths and experience? What keywords did they use? How does your resume – your brand – compare to your competition? But avoid the temptation to copy. And definitely don’t over-hype yourself. Use your research to learn what works and then re-write your resume and profile in a way that makes you stand out. If the content you use doesn’t appear authentic and doesn’t match up with how recruiters search, you will be ignored, regardless of your credentials.
- Consistency. Once you have settled on your keywords, work them into your content across all of your social media platforms. Consider the images you use too. Pictures tell a thousand words. Remember, you are building your brand and consistency is critical. What you post on your LinkedIn page the message should be the same as it is on your Facebook page or Twitter feed. Employers want to know that the person you purport to be is the person you are. If your LinkedIn page shows you to be a highly skilled, educated worker but your Facebook page displays images of drinking, drugs, or risqué behavior, you may damage your brand. Your online reputation is a measure of your integrity, your credibility, your values. Failing to protect your personal brand will dilute your credibility and may be the trigger that causes the recruiter to put your resume on the maybe or do not call list.
- What goes on the Internet stays on the Internet. Almost everything you or anyone else posts about you on the internet is accessible by someone. Put another way, assume that anything you post online is public and will live in cyberspace forever. Much like the genie who escapes from the bottle, whatever makes it onto the world-wide-web is no longer within your control.
Your brand. It’s the key to your next job. Define it. Nurture it. Protect it.
About the Author
A prolific author, columnist, business blogger and sought-after-expert on hiring and workplace trends, Dr. Ira S. Wolfe has been aptly described as both a “Gen Y masquerading in a Baby Boomer body” and “Renaissance man.” Hiring expert, pre-employment tests, office skills tests, leadership assessment, sales assessment, management skills assessment, employment and staffing trends, human resource trends, leading a multi-generation workforce, employee motivation, hiring and retention solutions, social media in business, internet marketing advisor for small business.
His blog, The Perfect Labor Storm, addresses retiring baby boomers, rising health care costs, shortages of skilled workers, generational gaps, work ethics, and workforce demographic and socio-economic events.
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