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Broken Arrow, OK (ContentDesk) May 18, 2006 — A national HR expert gives frustrated job-seekers this simple advice: don’t expect to find a job on an Internet job board. Based on his study of Internet job boards he estimates candidates can expect to successfully find a job only 1.3% of the time. Instead he suggests candidates engage in targeted direct marketing to successfully locate and

find a job

in today’s market.After using and later reviewing records for major Internet job sites, national HR expert Phillip B. Wilson came to this startling conclusion: a job candidate has about a 1.3% chance of finding a job on an Internet job board.“I’ve run ads on Internet job boards for my own companies and on behalf of clients. After being on the receiving end of this process – for one job I got over 100 resumes from mostly unqualified applicants – I did my own investigation. I learned that the major job boards have over 75 resumes for every posted job. A candidate has about a 1.3% chance of landing a job posted on an Internet job board.”Wilson believes that the current process is inefficient for both companies and for candidates. “If you are trying to find a job today, you need a new strategy.” Wilson offers several tips to job seekers:1. Change you focus. Focus your

job search

on companies and positions that are not publicly advertising open positions – once a job is on an Internet job board or newspaper hundreds of people apply. Instead send resumes to people within your network and to companies where your skills offer a good match, even if those organizations do not have a published opening. “The fact is that the majority of jobs are filled without ever being advertised,” Wilson says, “don’t limit yourself to the small number of publicly known jobs that everyone else is applying for.”2. Avoid gatekeepers. Don’t send resumes to gatekeepers – including HR departments and recruiters. Instead send resumes directly to hiring managers. “Gatekeepers are focused primarily on handling thousands of resumes and they sometimes can’t even identify a strong candidate,” Wilson continues, “instead send directly to hiring managers who handle fewer resumes, know what they need and are decision makers. They will then sponsor you in the process.”3. It’s a numbers game. Wilson suggests that candidates send out hundreds (and sometimes thousands) of resumes to a targeted mailing list of hiring managers. “Most candidates send out only a few resumes each week – most send less than 100 resumes total – and that just isn’t enough to get your name out,” he says. “If you need to

find a job

quickly, you need to get large numbers of resumes out working for you.”Wilson offers executives free 5-lesson class on executive job search delivered in a unique eClass format. It teaches Wilson's new, highly effective method executives use to find a job, including

executive resume writing

advice, how to find and target hiring managers,

interviewing tips

and much more. The course is available for free at his website,

http://www.1-find-a-job.com

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If you want to master the secrets to acing any interview and winning a new job whenever you want, then spend 5 minutes reading this eye-opening report…

by: (ContentDesk)  — With the busy hiring season just ahead, now is the time to think about preparing for the interview that can land you the job you want in 2006. To get that coveted offer, the interview must be considered one of the most important steps in the hiring process to create a relationship with a potential employer. With the right preparation, qualified candidates can take the driver’s seat and position themselves as the top pick for the position.

Jill Donnelly, president of CareerWomen.com advises, Practice, practice, practice. Many questions, such as those inquiring about your experience and qualifications, should be expected. By creating the right storyline to anticipated questions, your delivery will sound natural and confident. Remember, if you are qualified, the interview is where you can win or lose the game. To get the job you want, CareerWomen.com’s top five tips to impress interviewers are:

1. Be the qualified candidate

Know why you are qualified for the position by matching your experience to the specific requirements of the job ahead of the interview. By offering examples that match your qualifications to the exact position, the interview will be a breeze for you.

2. Prepare by doing your homework

Do your homework on the company as well as the position. Get up to date on the company’s current business issues so you can address any questions about direction and opportunity. Develop a list of questions prior to the interview to demonstrate your interest and curiosity about the company.

3. Speak with confidence

This is not the time to by shy and timid. Be confident about your professional accomplishments and talk about your results. Talk about yourself through your previous employer’s words to give your claims needed validation. If you have some work samples you are proud of that are related to the position, why not show them off?

4. Act like a professional

This may seem like common sense, but you’ll be surprised how many people forget this completely. Common courtesies will take you a long way at setting the right professional impression. For example, dress appropriately for the position, be sure to turn off the cell phone and most importantly, be on time!

5. Be a good communicator

Listen and be appropriately enthusiastic. Listen to the questions before you answer. If you interrupt, it could send a warning flag that you are not interested. Lean forward, listen carefully and be sure to make direct eye contact.

Additional resources to enhance professional development and advance women’s careers can be found at http://www.CareerWomen.com including career development tools, career and employment news, professional associations and employment opportunities across the US with some of the best women-friendly companies.

About CareerWomen.com

CareerWomen.com is the leading online career center by and for women. Tailored to the needs of today’s working women, CareerWomen.com provides easy access to top employers and recruiters who are actively looking to recruit women. Since 1997, CareerWomen.com has helped thousands of women find jobs in their chosen career. For more information, visit
http://www.CareerWomen.com

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by: Galadriel Anderson

I’m a pretty average guy. I kind of do my own thing of which some seem relatively productive and others not so much. And a lot like other people, and I guess different from others then, I have a lot of different interests. I’m a full subscriber to the variety being the spice of life adage.

With so many interests (some even approach full-blown passion), you’d think that it’d be fairly easy to find myself a job that put food on the table clothes on my back and left a little in my pocket for weekend skullduggery; and I mean something that really tickled my fancy and had me jumping out of bed five minutes before my alarm goes off. But that simply has not been the case. It may not help that a large slice of these interests are Caligulan in nature. Not only do I digress, I also have reason to believe that one of these interests may be piqued with paycheck in tow.

Work at home online jobs has got my name written all over it. Granted, I’m not exactly sure what these employers from the heavens are wanting me to do online, as there a fairly wide variety of topics covered. But, that’s besides the point. What I’m talking about is waking up, or not even going to sleep, rolling over and that right there is me punching in-if I qualify for my work at home online job.

So, if you’d prefer to continue doing what you’ve been doing while procrastinating your actual job search and take home a couple of dollars, grab yourself an online job and work at home. You’ll be searching, browsing and exploring the internet just like you do now, but probably with slightly greater restrictions than your current fear of breaking federal laws provides.

Galadriel Anderson takes you by the hand on your trip to find a new job. Find out about
business at home jobs and work at home online jobs

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Michigan's Workforce Development System Revolutionizes the Job … - Market W…

28 Nov 2006 at 7:00am

Michigan's Workforce Development System Revolutionizes the Job ….
Market Wire (press release) - 13 hours ago
…. to provide a computer-based job interview system for employers and job seekers to use — the Virtual Video Interview ? (VVI) system. ….
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28 Nov 2006 at 7:00am

Employers in Michigan now have the ability to “virtually” conduct job interviews — saving scarce time and money. Michigan Works!, through funding provided by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, has teamed up with InterviewUSA, Inc. to provide a computer-based job interview system for employers and job seekers to use — the Virtual Video Interview? (VVI) system.

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You talk about ‘tough-talk.’ Matias really hits home with some strong critical observation. Take the pointers that she gives in this article, “Your Resume Should Have Character.”

by Linda Matias, President of CareerStrides, President of the NRWA - www.careerstrides.com

After reading countless job descriptions that make it a point to mention personal characteristics and speaking directly with hiring managers on this specific topic, I’ve come to realize that it’s not the inclusion of personal attributes that make resumes superficial. It’s how the characteristics are presented that is the cause of concern. In this article, I will focus on the top three characteristics employers seek (good communication skills, honesty, and a strong work ethic) and discuss how you can seamlessly integrate them into your resume. Now let’s get started.

Print out your resume and take a look at it. If you find that you carelessly threw some of the characteristics mentioned above in your resume without making supporting statements to back them up, then the reader will question the sincerity of your claims.

Here’s an example of a superficial sentence: “Possess a strong work ethic and recognized for the ability to deliver results.” Although the sentence covers attributes employers seek, the sentence needs to be spiced up.

For example, a more compelling sentence is: “Demonstrated record of consistent performance and ability to establish strong presence within global markets (e.g. China, Italy, Sweden), generating 6- and 7-figure revenue gains.”

Notice the difference? In the original sentence, the declaration didn’t carry much weight. Simply stating you have certain characteristics doesn’t make it so. The reader will be scratching his or her head and thinking, “Oh yeah? Prove it.”

The revised sentence takes a different approach. Instead of stating personal characteristics outright, the sentence demonstrates results; therefore the reader can deduce that the candidate has all the right characteristics. This will leave the reader thinking, “Interesting stuff. I’ll put this candidate in the must-call pile.”

Presentation is Everything

The way the resume is structured, organized, and written also alludes to your personal characteristics. Using actual client stories and the top three characteristics employers seek, I’ll discuss common mistakes jobseekers make in the presentation of their resumes.

Poor Communication Skills Are a Real Killer: Bryan was extremely qualified for all the positions he applied for, but he was receiving no bites. After careful review of his resume, I noticed that although he claimed to be an excellent communicator, he failed to communicate his value. It was obvious the resume was homespun and lacked the finesse needed to garner the attention of hiring managers. He was under the impression that once he received an interview, he would be able to communicate exactly why he was qualified for the position. Unfortunately, he never received that chance.

Lesson learned: Simply writing “strong communication skills” isn’t going to be enough to convince a decision maker that you can successfully interact with others. A hiring manager is going to look to your resume as verification of your claims; and if you aren’t able to effectively put two sentences together, they are going to question not only your communication skills but also your ability to do the job.

A Question of Integrity: During a client-intake session with Amanda, a recent college graduate, she told me her current job title was “Director of External Public Relations.” I couldn’t help but think that was an impressive title for a 22-year-old. After prodding a little, I discovered the real story. It just so happens that this particular client worked for her aunt in a two-person office and there were occasions when she wrote press releases and spoke to reporters regarding the latest company happenings.

Though she did participate in public relation activities, the title of Director of External Public Relations was a bit of a stretch. An employer would have had the same reaction I did. He or she would have doubted her claims and as a result, wouldn’t have bothered calling her in for an interview.

Lesson Learned: Your resume has to be believable. If an employer has any inkling you are being deceitful, your resume will go in the trash. And even if you are able to get through the resume review and interview process with half-truths, be warned: once hired, you will be expected to deliver.

When a Strong Work Ethic Doesn’t Work: Even though he had five different jobs within three years, Patrick insisted on including that he had a strong work ethic in his resume. He claimed that his job-hopper image was unjust since he left each job because it wasn’t the right job for him. He insisted that when he found the right job, he would definitely be committed.

After careful review of his personal characteristics, we agreed that there were other personal characteristics he could use that would make him just as employable as the phrase “strong work ethic;” phrases that wouldn’t leave the reader with the feeling that he was trying to pull one over on them.

Lesson Learned: In a resume, leverage what you have to offer and don’t try to sell yourself as something you are not. Your resume should answer questions for hiring managers, not leave lingering doubts.

Final Thought

Integrating personal characteristics in your resume will make the resume reader-friendly and allow the reader to visualize you in the position.

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Recognized as a career expert, Linda Matias brings a wealth of experience to the career services field. She has been sought out for her knowledge of the employment market, outplacement, job search strategies, interview preparation, and resume writing, quoted a number of times in The Wall Street Journal, New York Newsday, Newsweek, and HR-esource.com. She is president of CareerStrides and the National Resume Writers’ Association. Visit her website at www.careerstrides.com

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This is a little outdated but really this is what we see and hear all year long. Let this be a reminder that you always need to be thinking ahead and that having a Job Interviewing Success System can provide peace of mind.

Don’t get surprised!

by: Silver Spring, MD (ContentDesk) December 8, 2005

Layoffs are painful around the holidays. In fact, Challenger, Gray and Christmas, an outplacement firm, says companies announce more layoffs from September through December than in the first two-thirds of the year.

Wise employers can give their employees a big holiday gift by telling them about a new e-book that offers help. “FireProof Your Career: Be Eager To Stay And Prepared To Go” is practical because it is based on interviews with more than 200 people who had been laid off. The authors asked “What do you wish you had done before you were laid off?” The responses fell into five categories, so they devised five strategies to prepare people to be eager to stay and prepared to go.

The strategies guide workers,both blue-collar and white-collar, through step-by-step processes to

(1) become psychologically self-employed,
(2) learn with the next job interview in mind,
(3) make a financial plan that supports them instead of traps them,
(4) develop multiple options for career futuring, and
(5) take time to build a safety net(work).

The downloadable book is available at www.FireProofYourCareer.com

.. Better yet, ask the authors about licensing it for your own company’s knowledge management system.

“FireProof Your Career” is by Anne Baber and Lynne Waymon, experts on strategic networking in the workplace. (As you might guess, one of their 5 FireProof strategies is to build your network before you need it!) They present keynotes and workshops nationwide and can be reached at 301.589.8633 or e-mail protected from spam bots. Their company, Contacts Count, is headquartered in Silver Spring, MD.

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Why re-invent the wheel. The most effective and often the most successful people use “best practices” to improve their results. You should do the same. When it comes to writing cover letters, there are certain rules that work everytime.

That is why reading this article and visiting the Amazing Cover Letter Creator just makes sense. Save your self time and frustration and adopt what works. Spend time on a Job interview success system. You’ll be glad you did.

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Cover Letter Templates: A Great Cover Letter Guide
By Jimmy Sweeney

Don’t know how to write a cover letter? A cover letter template can guide you in writing that perfect cover letter to get that much desired job interview.

A cover letter is one of the most important things you have to make in order to catch the attention of your potential employer. This means that the cover letter is the first actual contact you have to make with your potential employer. This is why impressing them with your cover letter is very important in order to earn that job interview you are waiting for.

However, what if you don’t have any idea on how to write a cover letter? What if you don’t know the correct format on writing it or what to mention in a cover letter? One great way to assist you in writing a cover letter is by downloading a cover letter template. A template can greatly assist you in writing your cover letter. It will include instructions on where to put what on the cover letter.

When you download the template you will see that there is a prewritten instruction in a form of a letter that you should follow.

The first thing you should consider in a cover letter is the heading. The head of the letter is located on top of your cover letter which will contain your name, address and contact numbers or emails.

The next thing you will see in a cover letter sample below the heading is the date. Obviously, you will put the date here on when you sent the letter. Below the date, about three spaces of the document, you will put the name of the person in charge in receiving the letter, or the human resources. Below that you will then put in the name of the company and below that, you will put in the address.

The next thing you have to do is write the body of the cover letter. A template will usually include a prewritten cover letter body to help you write your cover letter. It will usually mention what position you are interested in, where you saw the job description and that you are interested in applying for the job.

On the next paragraph, you will put in why the company should consider hiring you. Here, you will include your qualifications, one or two of your accomplishments in your previous career and a few of your experience. In this part of the letter, you will convince your potential employer on why you should be considered to work for their company.

The last part of the cover letter template will state that you want an interview. It is written in a polite way and it will also require you to put in your contact details such as your home phone number, your mobile phone number and/or your email address.

In the last part of the letter, you will put in your name, your signature and your current position in your current company.

Writing a cover letter is much simpler if you have a guide. A cover letter template will allow you to get a better idea on what to put in a cover letter. You can download these templates from the Internet and all you have to do is change some of the information in the cover letter template.

With a cover letter template, it will give you a much better idea on what to write and where to write it.

Jimmy Sweeney is the President of CareerJimmy and author of “Amazing Cover Letter Creator.” Visit him at: http://www.amazing-cover-letters.com for your “instant” cover letters today.

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With the new year approaching quickly it’s important that you spend time planning a strategy for career progression. Things that worked in the past may not work now. Learn new ideas and strategies to get your career jump started.

In addition, review the Job Interview Success system, so you can maximize your worth and find the career that makes you happy!

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Your Career in 2007 – Get a Fresh Start
By Cecile Peterkin

As the New Year approaches, have you thought about your career goals? What worked to years ago in planning and managing your career will not work for your career development in the 21st Century. Managing your career in the 21st Century requires preparation, career goal planning and career guidance and ensuring that your time is directed meaningfully.

Here is how to find enjoyment and continue to progress in your career.

1. Determine if your present job is in line with who you are, what you value, and what you are good at. Are you really doing what you want to do? Being self-aware means you become clear about what you stand for and what you have to offer. When you know what you have to offer, you become more powerful and intentional in your work. Doing a good job is no longer good enough to guarantee your career will go well. You are your most important asset. Self-branding provides direction and clarity of purpose for how you work, not just what you do for a living.

2. Identify your job satisfiers and dissatisfiers. Find a way to do more of the tasks/projects that you enjoy.

3. Identify your accomplishments.

4. Take the time to build and maintain relationship with individuals who might impact your work. You will benefit personally and professionally from the time you invest in such relationships.

5. Determine and write down your vision for your professional life. What actions do you need to take that will get you there? Celebrate the steps you take daily to achieve your vision. You can create the life you want! Here are some ways you can do that:

* Keep work in perspective - remember how you left work on time in the summer?

* Manage your stress - identify what causes you stress and how it affects you.

* Take time out - close your door (if you have one), call forward your phone, turn off your e-mail, take a walk. Use this time “during your work day” to prepare for a big meeting, a presentation or work on a project.

* Delegate - are you spending too much time on the administrative process of your job and not utilizing your skills to benefit your long-term goals and your company’s goals?

* Work/Play Balance - what did you enjoy doing during the summer that you want to continue (going to the movies, playing tennis, volunteering, spending time with your kids, seeing friends, etc.)? Put it on your schedule.

6. Be Bold! Don’t be afraid to take on some responsibilities in positions above you. Aim to always exceed expectations.

7. Manage your own time. Set boundaries. Learn to say “no” to non-essential use of your time.

8. Look for way to do things better, and more efficiently. Change a routine task - develop a new process. Instead of handling your e-mails as you get them, set aside specific times during the day to respond.

9. Be great at what you do. The knowledge and skill that create success in your current job will position you for your next move.

10. Be aware of roadblocks that can limit your potential to move upward.

11. Take on projects that will most likely benefit you.

12. Have passion for what you are doing and working toward. You will automatically put more effort into it. If you are not feeling passionate about your work ask yourself: is what you “should’ be doing interfering with what you want to be doing?

Remember! Your career must contribute to your life, not the other way around!

Copyright 2006, Cecile Peterkin. All rights reserved.

Cecile Peterkin is a Certified Career, Life Coach and Speaker. She is also author of The Career Athlete - The Elite guide for career success. Feeling stuck in middle management or in mid career? Kick your career into high gear! Sign up for the Career Guidance Bootcamp or the FR-EE Introduction teleclass now at http://www.CosmicCoachingCentre.com/introteleclass.html

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If there is a will there is a way. Read the information below and allow it to give you new ideas for your job search but make sure your ready for all the interviews by visiting the Job Interview Success System.

by: Northampton, MA (ContentDesk) May 26, 2006

Mary Wiseman’s job search has reached new realms of networking. So, she is selling herself, well, her skills and talents on eBay.

Have a look at: eBay, Specialty Services, Web, Computer Services, Internet Promotion. Or search: Designing Entrepreneur.”Making the transition into the work force, after living in Beijing, China, for 15 years has been challenging, “Ms. Wiseman explains. Since she moved to a new geographical area and began networking she decided, It was time to begin thinking in new contexts, using new narratives, and stretching imaginations.

When Mary was thinking of how to connect and build community she thought eBay. eBay has an established community and Mary felt comfortable putting herself on the auction block, so to speak. By selling herself on eBay, Mary is applying her creative talents in the pursuit of finding her perfect job. Several part time offers have manifested themselves, yet Mary continues her exploration. Ms. Wiseman has been interviewed by The Wall Street Journal Online and they wrote a story on her unusual methods of networking and job hunting, which will be published within the next few weeks.

Mary also lists herself on Craig’s List, Western Massachusetts, listed under resumes: Entrepreneur, Designer, Media Communications Specialist and at Yahoo Personals under: A Designing Entrepreneur.

Ms. Wiseman can be reached at: 413.341.3130 or 413.454.5813Contact Mary with any questions or perhaps you have a job lead for her?Ms. Mary Wiseman#81 Prospect Street Apt #37Northampton, MA 01060

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