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Is job hopping an issue for job seekers? by Miriam Salpeter - Dec, 2011 Is job hopping an issue for job seekers? This was another of Quint Careers’ questions for those of us selected as “Career Masterminds” as part of their 15-year anniversary celebration. This was my reply: I attended an event hosted by iRelaunch, and a panel of hiring managers and recruiters discussed this question. Most agreed they liked to know why people changed from job to job; if the candidate appeared to be a job-h... |
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Micro Job Search Approach by Georgia Adamson - Dec, 2011 As mentioned before, gone are the days when you could throw resumes at a bunch of “help wanted” ads in the local papers and hope enough would stick to get you a new job. The initial successor to that haphazard technique—posting your resume on a zillion online job boards—has also run into major problems over the past few years. For one thing, this change meant that you had a much larger competitive arena to struggle with in ord... |
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Where Are Those “Hidden Job Market” Jobs Hiding? by Georgia Adamson - Dec, 2011 I’ve heard references to the hidden job market that go back decades, so this isn’t a new concept. We used to say that only a small percentage of available jobs were ever found in the classified section of the local newspaper. Fast-forward to the Internet age, and the statement changes to “only a small percentage of available jobs are advertised on the Web.” So where are those hidden jobs hiding? Why aren’t they being adver... |
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Best Time to Job Search by Debra Wheatman - Dec, 2011 I had a friend who was always starting a new exercise program, right after the (fill in the blank) holiday, right after the (fill in the blank) party, or when the weather gets (select: cooler, warmer). Alright, that friend could be me. The point is that if you analyze it, there is always very compelling rationale to delay what we know is best for us. The same applies to your job search. There is often a good reason to delay ... |
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Getting Ready Now for Job Search 2012 by Debra Wheatman - Dec, 2011 It is easy to dream up excuses around holiday time and tell yourself you will start your new job search after January 1st, but the holidays are actually an excellent time to make preparations for the New Year so you can hit the ground running. During the holiday season, most people have a little more personal time at home, away from the prying eyes of their employers. In order to prepare for a thorough and comprehensive jo... |
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How to network and job search when you have a job by Miriam Salpeter - Dec, 2011 How can you actively job search and network, even when you are already over-scheduled and employed in a full-time job? As one of Quintessential Careers Career Masterminds, I contributed responses to this and other questions they asked as part of their anniversary celebration. Here is my answer: Looking for a job is a full-time job itself. When you already have a full-time job, it’s even more important to leverage socia... |
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What are QR Codes and How Can They Help Your Job Search? by Barbara Safani - Dec, 2011 I’m always on the prowl for new tools to help market my clients effectively. A leading-edge marketing strategy can help differentiate you in a crowded market and get your phone to ring more frequently. Lately I’ve been fascinated with the growing use of the QR code. QR (quick response) codes are currently one of the hottest trends in marketing. They’re popping up everywhere, including product packaging, business cards, sig... |
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What’s Driving Your Career? by Beverly Harvey - Nov, 2011 Is it your personal vision, passions, and innate talents … or is it uncertainty, confusion or even desperation? Are you clear about the type of position that would be intrinsically fulfilling … or are you willing to accept whatever you can get? When you hear the words personal vision, passion, drive, and innate talents what emotions do you feel? Energy, excitement, enthusiasm, curiosity, hope? Do you feel like you want to g... |
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Obama’s American Jobs Act: Job Seekers Should Target Small Businesses by Alexandra Levit - Nov, 2011 On Thursday, September 8, President Barack Obama asked Congress to approve a nearly half-trillion-dollar plan called the American Jobs Act, which seeks to bolster the economy by cutting payroll taxes for employers and employees, aiding the long-term unemployed, and improving the country’s physical infrastructure. Most notable, in my opinion, is the $65 billion designated to encourage small businesses to hire more workers. ... |
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That recruiter was so rude! by Emily Chardac - Nov, 2011 I've heard it, you've heard it, we've all heard it. Some recruiters don't have people skills. More people are living with high unemployment in their families and it's putting pressure on job seekers to provide. I've seen job seekers come off really aggressive despite their awesome professional profile. On one hand it's great to be persistent, but on the other hand, one's desperation for a job shouldn't be perceived by an emplo... |
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