In grade school we learned the 3 Rs of Reading, wRriting and aRithmetic. Those were our most important lessons [ok so I’m dating myself]. For job-hunters it’s Research, Relevancy, and Resiliency which will deliver an A+ interview.
Two strategies to crack the hidden job market. Nothing beats a direct approach for speed and accuracy.
It’s common knowledge, but so few people act on it. Exercise sharpens the brain, reduces stress, and energizes – three of several ways physical activity can improve one’s career. Want more? Improved sleep, improved mood, and the warding off of depression are three others. Even 10- minute walks during work breaks can have an impact, as would parking far away from the office in order to walk more. Lunch breaks are another opportunity to reap the benefits of work – why not get the exercise out of the way during your workday instead of reading an outdated magazine in the break room? The Center for Disease Control’s National Health Interview Survey reports startling statistics on just how few of us exercise, which Liz Wolgemuth addresses in U.S. News & World Report. "There are mounds of research showing the broad benefits of regular exercise, but most Americans still resist. Even last year, just over a third of men and women of working age – 25 to 64 years old – engaged in regular physical activity," she said. For those who need a refresher on why exercise is so great, let’s look at how it can improve your career through increased intellectual,…
Networking is about who knows you – so be visible and cultivate a powerful/influential public image. Make sure your promotions and major sales wins are noted in the trade press and visible through LinkedIn and ZoomInfo. People judge you by the company you keep … it’s a fact of life, use it to your advantage – that’s especially helpful for you when it’s a high profile account potential employers may covet. NOTE: I wrote this post for sales people specifically BUT it really does apply to everyone. And it’s never to late nor too early to start.
The dramatic changes we’ve seen in the job market in the last four years highlight the reality that the tried-and-true methods of finding a job will no longer suffice. They should remain a solid part of your plan, but they don’t provide an adequate amount of exposure to potential employers – let alone attract them to you. Standing out is the key Most people’s job searches fail because they can’t get on the radar of the right hiring manager. They’re simply left behind because they failed to get noticed – even though they where well qualified – perhaps even the best qualified. And I’m here to ask you to please press on! Do not keep banging your head against the same wall. Try something new – even if it’s only a different wall. Do more of what works and less of what doesn’t every day, AND add new tactics as often as possible. I often see people fail after trying something once or twice and give up. Or fail because they ask a friend or spouse what they thought about their "crazy idea" or tactic – and they tell them it won’t work – so they drop it and don’t…
In a tough job market, it’s easy to get desperate. But don’t get so hard up that you forget to pay attention to what you’re doing. If you’re not careful, you could end up falling prey to one of these job search scams. Read on to learn about how these scams work, and how you can avoid them. via www.careeroverview.com The job market is challenging enough without scammers looking for ways to take advantage of you. Here’s a great article on what to watch out for by Career Overview.
In a tough job market, it’s easy to get desperate. But don’t get so hard up that you forget to pay attention to what you’re doing. If you’re not careful, you could end up falling prey to one of these job search scams. Read on to learn about how these scams work, and how you can avoid them. via www.careeroverview.com The job market is challenging enough without scammers looking for ways to take advantage of you. Here’s a great article on what to watch out for by Career Overview.
Recruiters aka headhunters – are starting to call again. Have you noticed? Are you ready? Do you know what to do to answer the call so you get picked and considered for their opportunities? Here’s the secret Show them proof! Keep an up-to-date deal sheet – instead of a resume – on your PC at work which you can share with recruiters when they call. Your IT department won’t accidentally find it and automatically assume you’re looking for a new job. Why Employers care 1st about who you’ve sold – 2nd how much you’ve sold – and 3rd is your rolodex useful to them. While you may not want to have a resume in circulation with contingency recruiters, a deal sheet can only help you. Now, this advice isn’t just for ‘sales’ types. Think about what proof you have that you’re dong a great job and have it handy when the call comes in.
Even with Twitter, LinkedIn, e-mail, and numerous online job boards, you’ve got to get out in the field and pay house calls if you want to be competitive in your job search. That’s why it’s important to stock your Android with plenty of apps that will arm you with enough support to stay productive even when you’re away from your computer. Here are 20 of the best to help you in your busy job search. via www.careeroverview.com Guerrilla job hunters know how to use technology to leverage their time for job hunting and this blog posting form Career Overview is a superb overview of the best 20 Best Android Apps for Your Job Search. Go follow the links now.
We are constantly looking for new ways to improve job search. One of the most requested features from job seekers on Indeed is the ability to post a resume online.
via blog.indeed.com
Another first for Indeed.com
Guerrillas need to read about this…
