http://www.recruitingblogswap.com/ Grow your blog's readership by swapping links and articles with other blog authors and publishers. en-us This will be the first in a series of blogs made up of great advice from the best and brightest voices in the Career Services industry. When asked for their best piece of advice for the job seeker in 2012, these pros responded with great enthusiasm. Please feel free to leave your comments and visit these contributors online! Keep a folder of documents you may want to refer to when you next update your resume. Include performance evaluations, letters of commendation, notes about your achievements, a list of workshops or courses you complete, etc. This will make the update much easier as you will have all those details in one place. Betty H. Williams, www.customresumes.net Only put one telephone contact on your resume. Recent research shows that the majority of people under the age of 30 no longer use land lines. Having two telephones,... http://www.jobsingothenburg.com/2012/02/05/tips-from-the-pros-part-1/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:12:18 -0600 Unemployment is unbelievably high in the UK as fewer job positions are emerging. According to Fresh Business Thinking, UK employers are reluctant to hire new employees which, combined with public sector cuts, could spell an increase in unemployment figures. This is bad news for those who are currently job seeking as competitiveness for positions could increase further. If you’re currently unemployed and looking for a new position, getting hired could prove more difficult than ever. It’s not just about impressing the interviewer, the number of applicants for each position makes it harder than ever for you to be top of the pile. In order to seek employment you must source job vacancies which aren’t as competitive as others and be one step ahead of the job market. Knowing Where to Look Although jumping on the most popular job boards and recruitment websites seems realistic, there are hundreds of vacancies for the most popular... http://freejobsearchtips.info Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:16:22 -0600 The hospitality industry is wonderfully vast, providing interested job seekers a wide array of professional options. Whether you’re looking to be an executive chef or a hotel accountant, there is something for you to do that you’ll love. Because there are so many opportunities for employment in hospitality, some think that it’s easier to enter this industry than others. In some respects, this may be true, depending on the field that’s being compared, but overall, you still have to work hard to get your foot in the door and should therefore know a few tricks to help get you started. Get Ready to Sell Yourself As an entry-level candidate, you’re competing against other candidates with varying levels of experience. You may be a recent college grad with a couple of summers of internships under your belt—and some wonderful volunteer positions as well. But if you’re competing against a person who’s had... http://TheResumeUniverse.com Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:08:14 -0600 The words that you use to express yourself send a strong message about who you are and what you know. In fact, your vocabulary and the use of appropriate words say more about you than the message you are trying communicate. In the job search, the right words are essential to your success. Whether you are creating your resume or preparing answers for an interview, being aware of and using “industry jargon” is important. Each industry uses “key words” or “lingo” to describe what is required for a job. Job descriptions or postings, are a list of qualities and skills employers are looking for in a candidate - the “wish list.” By making use of this information and using key words you can reveal yourself as a match as the “ideal” candidate. Of course, you would never use a word just to impress your interviewer. Knowing the definition behind... http://icareersearch.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/we-are-what-we-say/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:35:17 -0600 Networking skills are of extreme importance when functioning at any spot on the corporate ladder, but as an executive you have even more work to do. As you know, a part of networking is communicating after you’ve completed the interviewing process. This can easily be accomplished by sending out a thank-you letter. Thank-you letters show just how much you appreciated the opportunity to apply. But not only that, they also give you an amazing opportunity to market yourself yet again for the position. If you’re at a loss for how to create an executive-level thank-you letter that will stick with the employer, here are some tips to make yours count: #1: Reiterate Your Expertise Take this opportunity to address any specific needs, issues, or challenges the company communicated it needs assistance with. By reiterating your level of expertise and ability to solve the problems while moving the company... http://CareerAlley.com/careers/5-ways-to-make-your-executive-thank-you-letter-count/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:16:23 -0600 <a href="http://icareersearch.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/people_1112_200ht_ver2.gif"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-801" title="People_1112_200ht_ver2" src="http://icareersearch.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/people_1112_200ht_ver2.gif" alt="Let I-CareerSearch help you in your job search!" width="238" height="199" /></a>I've heard it said hundreds of times since 2008....the economy is just bad, and there are no jobs. The truth is this statement is not 100% accurate. Depending on your geographical location and current profession, you may find it's tougher than it used to be. There are still jobs out there, and it truly comes down to how far you're willing to go to get your foot in the door. Will have to take a more junior role than you're used to? Is it possible that you may take a slight pay-cut? If you haven't been in touch with a recruiter who specializes in your niche, you'll never know. <strong> Why work with a professional recruiter?</strong> They know the market. It's their job to know trends in your field and industry. They know all the decision-makers... http://www.greatresumesfast.com/blog/2012/02/01/are-you-leveraging-a-recruiter-in-your-job-search/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:33:58 -0600 Oh, the power of a quality resume! If you’re new to the job market, and you’re busy applying for open positions but aren’t hearing back – you’re resume is most likely is the culprit. What are employers looking for in a quality resume? How do you possibly compete with other people with your skills and experience, and come out as the winner? Here are three tips you can “take to the bank” when it comes to giving your resume a most-needed make-over. 1. Don’t get fancy – just get dancy! Use easy-to-read fonts when creating your resume. Choose to use bold letters to highlight important information only. Candidates who attempt to write their own resume tend to believe the more ornate fonts will impress the hiring manager. Make it readable, or don’t get hired. 2. One size does not fit all. It seems like a good plan to create a generic resume, and then... http://www.jobsingothenburg.com/2012/02/01/take-your-cv-from-drab-to-fab/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:52:15 -0600 <a href="http://careeralley.com/wp-content/uploads/MM900283253.gif"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-8488" title="galexy" src="http://careeralley.com/wp-content/uploads/MM900283253.gif" alt="" width="128" height="111" /></a>“<em>Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans.</em>” - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_F._Drucker" target="_blank">Peter F. Drucker</a> Books, movies, TV shows and a computer game, the "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" has many forms. Not to disappoint, but my guide is not so bold or interesting. Unless, of course, you are looking for a job and don't have a clue (meant in only the nicest way). Even for those who have looked for jobs in the recent past, job search can seem daunting at best and lifestyle threatening at worst. Overwhelming as it may seem, your approach will be most influenced by the driver (do you have a job and are looking to make a change or are you already unemployed). First and foremost, you are not alone. But most importantly, a structured approach to your search will provide... http://www.mnheadhunter.com/mh/2012/01/job-search-advice-the-hitchhikers-guide-to-job-search.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:29:44 -0600 Wanted: A marketing-savvy recent grad who is well versed in Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare to manage the company’s social media presence. Sounds like a dream position, doesn’t it? For some, the idea of earning a paycheck by “tweeting” sounds like a cake job. The reality is, social media marketing positions are very competitive and starting salaries are generally low. To succeed as a social media marketer, you must have the right combination of experience, education and persistence to outshine the competition. Still interested? Here are just a few of the most popular social media jobs and what pay: Blogger [please link "Blogger" to http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Blogger/Hourly_Rate] – A corporate blogger is responsible for writing blog posts that engage readers within a company’s target market, thereby increasing and retaining website traffic. Many bloggers have undergraduate degrees in journalism or communications, and have excellent writing and grammar skills. Blogger salaries [please link "Blogger salaries"... http://blog.sweetcareersconsulting.com/2012/01/can-you-really-make-a-career-doing-social-media.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:05:47 -0600 It is safe to say that most, if not all, job seekers are concerned with how much a job pays. After all, they want to be fairly compensated for what they can bring to specific positions. While money is a motivating factor for people, you should be cautious in how you approach the topic. A couple of tips to remember about salary in your job search are: Always do your research beforehand- Go online, and learn what the average salary is for the position you're interested in, or ask your network for help to find this information. You will be better prepared to discuss salary with an employer if you know where to start from. Do not bring up money unless the employer does first- Early on, focus on selling yourself as the best candidate for the job; if you do, the money will follow. Remember, good... http://www.jobsearchuniverse.com/DiscussingMoney.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:14:54 -0600