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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Monday, September 10, 2012
Luck of the Draw - Some Tips to Get to the Top of the Pile
Guest Post by
Author Byline: CareerAlley
Author Website: http://CareerAlley.com
"Diligence is the mother of good luck." Benjamin Franklin
While successful job hunting is all about planning and executing on your job search marketing plan, there is always a bit of luck in the process. "Luck?" you say? Yes, luck.
The best laid plan, a perfect match on job experience and a great resume won't matter if you are too late for the opportunity or your resume does not get seen. Let's face it, if your resume shows up the day after the job is filled it won't really matter how good of a match you are, will it?
While there is no foolproof plan for job search, there are some things you can do to help increase the odds in your job search quest. Networking (yet again): Yes, you've heard it a thousand times, and I'm sure you have included networking as part of your job search strategy.
But are you maximizing your network? You know the saying, "it's not who you know, it's how you use them" (okay, maybe that's not they way you remember it). But seriously, just having a network and "staying in touch" is not going to cut it. You need to leverage your network to help you find out about job opportunities before the interview process starts.
Make sure everyone in your network knows the types of jobs you are considering as well as the companies where you would like to work. Leverage LinkedIn to see who in your network works at a company you would like to work.
- 5 Tips for Leveraging you Social Network in Your Job Search
- How to leverage contacts in your network
- How to Leverage Social Networking to Get Your Next Job
And, the "right people" don't necessarily need to be in your network (of course it helps if they are). Make you list of the people who could potentially hire you. Maybe it's the head of marketing at a well known manufacturer or perhaps the CFO at a financial institution. You need to let them know you exist. Send an email to them or, better yet, send your resume via snail mail.
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Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.
LiveCareer is currently the #1 web destination for career tools and resume building.
The LiveCareer career test was recently updated to reflect recent trends and newly-developing career opportunities. Job seekers answer a simple set of questions to get comprehensive feedback on career possibilities. It's a great tool for folks looking to explore career options!
Job Search Tip of the Day Stay Positive
It may be difficult to have a positive view if you have been out of work. Many job seekers get caught up in focusing on their hardships and difficulties and can eventually just adopt a persona of negativity that puts off those around them. Unfortunately, this pushes people away and reinforces the negativity!
Sometimes you need to "fake it til you make it," as the saying goes. In order to break the negative cycle, you might need to go through the motions of being positive or appearing happy. Not convinced? Get up right now and go look in the nearest mirror. What do you see? Would you engage this person? Smile? Nod?
If you are like many of the un- and under-employed the answers will likely all be negative. If you want a job you have to stay positive. Make it a habit at home when no one is around and force yourself to focus on every positive thing you can.
Your spouse and your children will be the first to notice (unless you have a dog or a cat at home - they aren't immune to the impact of a negative attitude!). You will get immediate positive social feedback from them without a doubt.
Those you speak with on the phone can tell if you are smiling or not. Smile until you feel happier. When you are more positive you will notice more opportunities. Force yourself to be more positive. You will do a better job on applications and resume submissions if you are really positive about the prospect. Be positive!
This will only be the start of your upward swing. Keep at it. Your life won't change overnight, but it will be noticeably changed if you can take this one step.
I'd love to hear from you! Comment below...
Mary Sherwood, MS, CDMS, CCM
lifeworks@mail.com
Professional, Rehab, &; Occupational Services, LLC
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Friday, September 7, 2012
Job Search Tip of the Day: Get out of your funk
If you are feeling down today, there are a few things you can try to cheer yourself up! Some are silly and you may not be able to bring yourself to try them, but if you try them all, I guarantee you will find yourself at least cracking a smile!:
- Play with a small child - go to the park or a Chuck E. Cheese if none are available.
- Jump up and down three times shaking all your limbs crazily and yell oogly boogly as loud as you dare. (my best friend and I used to do this, seriously, before important business meetings - it never fails!)
- Go to a pet store and visit with a puppy or kitten.
- Draw happy faces on the computer or on paper.
- Turn up your CD Player as loud as you dare and sing along with a make shift microphone (like a carrot).
- Play with your kids toys.
- Plan a vacation in incredible detail.
- Sing "The wheels on the bus go round and round" over and over (this may actually annoy you).
- Google search "How to cheer yourself up" or "Happy images."
- Fly a kite or blow bubbles.
- Call or visit someone who would be THRILLED to see you.
- Dress yourself in the craziest combination of clothes you can muster.
- Wear a hat. If that doesn't work add all the hats in the house that will fit on your head.
- Do your entire day in reverse.
- Make a major break from your routine.
- Spin around in your desk chair singing fa la la la la.
- Visit with a disabled or elderly person.
- Go to the grocery store and pay for someone's groceries (express aisle is best for this - wait until someone with a few items is in line, naturally).
- Give someone a compliment.
- Go to the Hallmark store and pick out a card for yourself.
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How to negotiate a higher wage
You got the job!
I have had clients call me to say everything from “I think I
just got hired.” To “I just lost the job with my counter offer.” What I like to hear best is a flat out,
unequivocal, “I got the job!” Clear and
simple.
Don’t let your nerves get the best of you when you receive a
call for a job offer following a recent interview. Listen to the employer and jot notes as he or
she talks. Be sure to take the time to
clarify the following:
- What position are you
being offered?
- When does the employer
want you to start?
- What are the next steps in
the hiring process?
- What is the pay, benefits,
bonus?
- To whom and what location
should you report?
- What additional paperwork
or other things will you need to bring then?
- Who should you contact if
you have questions prior to your start date?
You should be prepared to complete an I-9 form that will
require you to confirm your identity via driver’s license and birth certificate
or with a passport. Read
this article for more information on types of documentation that would be acceptable.
Hopefully you already have a good idea of the culture, dress
and setting of your new job. If you can
clarify any of these concerns ahead of your start date it is a good idea to do
so! If you can’t carefully get any of
these questions answered err on the side of caution and make sure to:
- Dress a little better than
you think is the typical attire – it is ok if you stand out a little bit
as the new person, especially if you look and feel good!
- Get a good night rest the
night before and leave plenty of time for breakfast in the morning.
- Pack some snacks to have
just in case – your first day will likely fly by and lunch may get lost in
the shuffle if you are being oriented by more than one person.
- If it is an office job
make sure to have a planner, notebook, and/or pen with you just in case.
You should already have a good idea of the wage being
offered for this position, but if you receive an offer that is too low and you
would like to negotiate you should:
- Research prevailing wages
via ACINET.org and CareerBuilder.com and have that
wage information available.
- Think very carefully about
asking for a higher salary – it is an employer’s market out there right
now!
- Ask if the wage is
negotiable or if it is a firm offer – be prepared to carefully discuss a
possible counter offer
- Consider asking when you
could effect and increase as you are willing to prove yourself.
Again, I caution you to tread carefully! I recently just heard about a job seeker
offered $10,000 less than she hoped. She
made a counter offer and was provided with an offer for a sign on bonus of
$7,000 instead. The hopeful candidate
asked if she could think about it and received a call 15 minutes later telling
her that they were retracting their offer.
The employer was seeking an
employee who was excited at the opportunity to work for them and she did not
seem very excited.
Salary negotiation is a tight walk. The alternative is to accept the job and see
where it takes you – it will likely not be your last job and you can start job
searching again whenever you like! In the end, a job offer is a good thing,
whether you have to dance through negotiations or just accept it…
What other things can you think of to be prepared for that job offer?
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Thursday, September 6, 2012
Job Search Tip of the Day: Make a change
If you have been job searching for a while you may feel as if you get up every day and beat your head against the wall. It is easy to get in a rut and hard to break a habit, but it is possible!
You may want to change things up a bit to combat any of the following:
- Lack of response to your applications or submissions
- Each day is a blur of the same activities
- You are not sure exactly what you did or accomplished
- Time seems to fly by without much feeling of success or accomplishment
- You are dreading approaching your job search today
- Take a different route to walk or run errands
- Change the order of how you usually do things
- Do something different to start your day
- Pay close attention to the quality of what you are doing
- Dress as if for an interview or business meeting
- Exercise
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Job Search Tip of the Day: Answer the Question Who do you Look up to?
When you are out of work it can be difficult to find positive things to think about or focus on. One thing you can do to begin hauling yourself up out of the doldrums is to think about someone whom you look up to, past or present.
Think about that person and ask yourself:
- What quality(ies) do you most admire about that person?
- What obstacles have they overcome to get where they are?
- Where does that person see him- or her-self in 10 years?
- What advice would he or she give you today?
- What would that person recommend you change about your situation?
- What is something your hero or heroine has a hard time with?
- What three words would you use to describe this person?
- What would this person change about themselves or their life if they could?
Once you have the answers, either answered by you or your mental mentor, think about how you can develop some of the same qualities, strategies, and/or habits. When you get stuck or feel yourself sinking down towards despair focus on your answers above and let the inspiration of your hero/heroine guide you where you would like to go.
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