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Which of Your Skills Pay the Bills?
Some professionals own a considerable amount of skill sets, while others spend nearly a lifetime defining their strengths. Asked in an interview years ago, “Which skills pay the bills?” . It was the toughest question I was ever asked. Why would an employer hire you? Many job experts write articles emphasize branding and its importance in discovering what a personal brand represents. I believe that a job seeker must dig deeper. Many settle for being the default hire. The more skills a person owns does not result in job offers every time; ...<< MORE >>
respond to tough questions with tact and respect during Job Interviews
Job seekers are asked rude and intrusive questions by the employer to see if the worse will appear. Inappropriate questions are rare but not as often as a question that could rattle the person. Any loss of composure could disqualify the interviewed; however, a response steadfast in temperance and cool wins. Handling pressure in a customer intensive career shows strength of character, and priceless professionalism. Words that come out of the mouth…well… counts. A job seeker may say the right words, but the way it’s said counts more than years of experience or skill. ...<< MORE >>
5 points on a jobseekers resume that say…nothing
Job seekers can spend so much time on their resumes with no success if he or she has no idea what to say and how to say it. It is an art, but more importantly, it has purpose. There are things that we have all learned over the last two years: The résumé should not sound like a job description. Resumes must be clear, crisp, to the point. Job seekers often fall short because of a lack of preparation. Not knowing specific numbers about goals and benchmarks appears negligent ...<< MORE >>
The Hands of Idle Unemployed Jobseekers are The Devil's Workshop
A job seeker's mission is to find a job, right?
However, a job seeker fails when it is the ONLY thing they are doing?
Employers view the time a job seeker is out of work as an opportunity to keep working and improving their skills, improving the quality of life, and increasing the value of their professional worth.
If a job seeker is just looking for a job, and three months go by, then the job seeker is no longer viewed as valuable ... << MORE >>
However, a job seeker fails when it is the ONLY thing they are doing?
Employers view the time a job seeker is out of work as an opportunity to keep working and improving their skills, improving the quality of life, and increasing the value of their professional worth.
If a job seeker is just looking for a job, and three months go by, then the job seeker is no longer viewed as valuable ... << MORE >>
Mistakes, Failures, and Errors as Part of the Job Search
Mistakes are leverage, errors are inevitable, and failure is an experience not a destination. Focusing on all the bad breaks, lack of call backs from employers, and the amount of time wasted on online job boards, job seekers are easily discouraged. Length of unemployment and rejection destroys hope and faith, if a job seeker allows it. Presidents George Bush and Barack Obama would say that failure is not an option, but without it, success means very little. A fair definition of failure would include a lack of success, or for this discussion, no attempt. Mistakes, ...<< MORE >>
Job Searching Without Goals and Objectives Result in Failure
Do you drive long distances to a new destination without a roadmap? … lose 89 pounds without a plan? …walk down the street blindly? Will you lower cholesterol without knowing what not to eat? If the answer was no for all the above questions, then don’t look for a job without knowing the direction, place, and method. Job seekers put on his or her résumé, “well organized,” yet are not. Trying to impress an employer? Employers ask the job seekers the methods used to find jobs. This is an opportunity to show organization skills. ...<< MORE >>
Congrats on the new Job! Now Start Updating Your Resume!
Got a new job? How does it feel, and congratulations on the successful career so far! All of the hard work put in has paid off, and now a step closer to securing the future. The following months are crucial to learn new material, build new relationships, and look for opportunities to prosper. However, it is not the time to settle in and become comfortable. All of us have learned not to settle in to any work situation. Over the next several months in the new place, you must stay ready for the next job move. ...<< MORE >>
Attack of the Killer Job Search Methods That Don't Work (But Every Now and Then a Job Seeker Claims Success that it has)
Balance is the key to everything, and everything needs balance. The exceptions to every rule, and so-called “experts” over the past year brag that their methods bring immediate results. Each job seeker should be trying to weigh the good and the bad advice he or she receives. This is not Mom's job search, going from door to door and explaining that she a hard worker. This job search animal is not found in the zoo. I will not say this technique sucks or not Every survey I have read lately ...<< MORE >>
jobseekers must ask questions during job interviews
Now that interviews are more competitive than ever, job seekers must learn two major things: · Ask relevant and direct questions to the interviewer. · Answer questions directly without baring one’s soul. Interviews are harder to get person to person. One job posted on a company website or a major job board elicits hundreds of responses. Interview preparation is a major part of any job seekers strategy. Asking questions is as crucial as answering questions. Here are some common errors that you want to avoid: 1. Not asking questions at ...<< MORE >>
Common Cover Letter Errors
If a job posting requests a cover letter and a résumé, and a job seeker sends just his or her résumé, that job seeker is no longer competing for a position. Responding to a job posting is the first chance to display the ability to follow direction. Employers scrutinize every move that is made. My oldest son who is in 10th grade stated that in his readings for History the teacher told a story about an executive who took out interviewees for dinner and notes how they eat. For example, he truly believed that if a ...<< MORE >>