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Choosing a Career Training Program? Evaluate These 3 Key Support Services by Marcia Robinson - Nov, 2012 As a new immigrant to the United States in the mid 1980's I searched for a career training program that would augment my job skills. My goal was to transition quickly into the job market. As I evaluated programs I learned that choosing a career training program was not just about the academics. Choosing a program was also about key support services the school offered. After looking at both 4-year and 2-year programs, I chose a... |
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Genius or Genius-Maker? How Smart Leaders Bring Out the Best in People by Dr. Maynard Brusman - Nov, 2012 I’ve learned over the years that my most inspiring executive coaching leadership clients are congruent with how they feel and what they say. They get excited in my office telling me inspiring stories that engage their people. They are honest, humble, optimistic, and forward thinking. Emotionally intelligent leaders know that creating a workplace culture and climate where emotions are appropriately expressed increases engage... |
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Get Hired During The Holiday Season? Yes, You Can! by Michelle Dumas - Nov, 2012 With the holiday season approaching, many people think that hiring by organizations slows down almost to a trickle. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Even if the want ads may not be as plentiful as they are at other times of the year, organizations always need people to fill vacancies. By understanding the subtleties of the season and working with them, you can get hired even during the holidays. Here are a few points to kee... |
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10 scary job search mistakes by Miriam Salpeter - Nov, 2012 It's a spooky time of year. Ghoulish decorations, goblins, and jack-o-lanterns abound, reminding us that it's time to stock up on bowls of candy for greedy trick-or-treaters. It's also a good reminder to make sure that you aren't frightening off hiring managers and squandering opportunities to land jobs. Is it time to dress up your job search strategy? You don't need to transform into someone else altogether, but if you ha... |
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How to benefit from job search technology by Miriam Salpeter - Nov, 2012 If you’re in an active job search, you know using technology to your advantage is key to your success. You’re encouraged to use social media to expand your network and demonstrate your expertise. Your resume needs to overcome applicant tracking systems to win an interview, and video interviews are becoming the norm for busy companies seeking efficient mechanisms to screen and select the best candidates. Something you may b... |
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My New Awesome Productivity Routine — and How it Can Work for You by Dana Sitar - Nov, 2012 I’ve recently adopted a new work routine, inspired by the increasingly-popular Pomodoro Technique, but modified for my particular purposes. It’s made such a difference to my sanity and productivity working from home or from the road that I’m eager to share it. Take the tips that work for you, and, as always, modify it to fit your life/workstyle. The Rules Rule #1: Set a timer for 40 minutes, and focus that time on a pa... |
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Tips for Making a Short and Succinct Elevator Pitch by Miriam Salpeter - Nov, 2012 Everyone knows how to introduce themselves, right? It's just like those name tags organizers pass out at networking events, "Hello, my name is…" Unfortunately, a lot of job seekers have a tough time getting beyond that very basic introduction. Sure, they can chat about where they grew up or their favorite book or movie, but when it comes time to say something smart and relevant about their job search interests, it gets a littl... |
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Top 5 Things Recruiters Hate by Louise Garver - Nov, 2012 Okay executives, no matter what phase of your job search you are in, a time will come when you will cross paths with a recruiter, whether it is an in-house recruiter, retained recruiter or contingent recruiter. A quick review of the three types of recruiters: In-house recruiter is an employee of the company whose job is to recruit employees for job openings. This recruiter may have other HR duties or talent management resp... |
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Tips to Turn a Temporary Position into a Full-Time Job by Alexandra Levit - Nov, 2012 When most people think of temp work, they picture young professionals with no or very recent college diplomas working a series of low-level administrative jobs. I’ve recently learned that this perception is very outdated. In New York City last week, I sat down with Rebecca Cenni, CEO of Atrium Staffing, to talk about how the new kind of temporary worker is actually a mid-level professional who takes on a short-term consul... |
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How to Answer Interview Questions by Ozzie Saunds - Nov, 2012 This formula, known as CAR, will greatly assist you in becoming an effective “storyteller” while discussing your past experience and successes. It works very well with answering behavioural-based interview questions. Context = First, you give the hiring manager a brief description of the situation that you were in. Action = Second, you describe the specific steps and strategy you implemented to deal with the above situati... |
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