27
Mar
Posted in Career, Jobs and Careers by Damien |
Although this year’s cohort of college graduates is facing one of the toughest job markets in decades, they actually have an advantage over other job seekers, according to Andy Chan, vice president of career development at Wake Forest University. They are among the age group most likely to be hired and also will be acquiring valuable job hunting skills that will serve them well in the future.
“If I could be anyone in this job market who is unemployed, who would I want to be? A new college graduate,” Chan says. “Organizations are very interested in hiring young people because they have a lot of energy and are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.”
New college graduates also have an advantage because they don’t have the financial obligations of older workers with families and can be very open-minded regarding their choice of job since they are at the start of their careers, Chan said.
He also says new graduates have a better chance of success if they can avoid the five most common job hunting mistakes of college seniors:
1. Overusing the Internet — “Students in this digital age think if they apply to enough jobs online then someone will eventually want to hire them. But it’s actually quite difficult to obtain a job on the Internet due to the high volume of resumes submitted. The number one method to obtain a job is by networking.”
2. Being Too Choosy — “Many students get so focused on a specific job or organization that they don’t realize there are other roles and other types of organizations that might be really good opportunities for them too.”
3. Giving Up Too Early — “Some students think that given the poor job market, it’s not worth the time to search for a job. But many companies are now recruiting students this spring and through the summer. Our biggest problem is getting students to pay attention and apply for these jobs.”
4. Mis-using the Grad School Option — “For some people, grad school is a great option, but if you’re just doing it as a back up because you can’t find a job, it’s a very expensive back up. Grad school does not necessarily increase your job prospects — and the pressure can be even greater if you took on loans or don’t like your area of study and the types of opportunities it provides.”
5. Not using the college’s career office — “Students don’t realize that their career office can help them identify networking contacts, learn important job search skills, and significantly improve their resume and cover letter. It’s amazing how out of every 10 resumes, only one or two are
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1
Feb
Posted in Business by Anabel Perez |
Job searching is one of the hardest times of our life. At first we do not know where and how to start. We are sometimes very cautious to scam. Job-hunting is not that easy particularly to those who are newly graduates. They do not know the tools in searching a job and still no idea of the ways and moves of the scam.
Today, this article is going to discuss the tools and tips in searching a job. What are the effective means in searching job and the ways to identify if the offer is true or not. Here are the some of the tools in searching a job.
- The newspapers – there are many companies who are placing their ads to the broadsheets, as they considered this as the most effective tools. There are many respondents in newspapers, they believed that many job hunters read and trusted this.
- Online posting – there are many sites who are offering free advertisements online. Some do collect minimal amount, but majority offer it free. We should be careful with some offer. Do your research; it is not bad to be safe.
- Television banner ads – Some companies posted their job opening to television.
- Radio ads – If you have an interest listening to radio, then be more attentive in listening to their advertisements, companies sometimes do announce their employee needs to the radio.
There are many advertisements offering a job. Sometimes we are not aware that they are only cheater. The best thing to do is to research the organization’s background. Check the kind of industry and everything you need to know in one company. Second thing to be alert is when they are asking for some money. In normal situation, those who are offering for local jobs do not solicit for any penny for it is illegal to the Department of labor code.
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26
Jan
Posted in Business by Anabel Perez |
What are the things to do and not do while still employ and looking for another opportunity? You are tired in your job and want another opportunity. You feel that the job is not interesting anymore. There is a feeling of in need in improvement in your career. In other words, you want another job and better opportunities but do not want to be idle and loosen your job.
When the time comes that you finally decided to quit with your work, the next thing to do is to apply for another job. Particularly when we have dependents that needs our financial support. Many of us try to pass applications to other employer while employed. The question with this is would applying while employed to other companies is not good thing to do, is it against with the company rules?
Things that should avoid in job hunting while employed:
- Do not use company resources in pursuing your applications with other companies. Things not to do are; do not use company computer in passing your resume and do not use company landline or any phone to follow up your application
- During your interview, do not state any bad things that may destruct the image of your present company
- When hired by other company, follow the company rules in the set time frame of looking for the replacement
- Make sure that you turnover everything with the one who will replace you and clearly explained with him / her all of the job descriptions, deadlines of reports, etc.
- Say your goodbye properly. Do not do anything that may destruct your professional and personal relationship with your employer and co-workers.
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Numerous people have lost their jobs. A person can’t help but think that flashy and outrageous is the way to get noticed. There are several ways for you to hunt a job, or either way let the job find you.
Start a blog
Find a subject you’re knowledgeable about and start writing. Compose articles that illustrate your command of the topic and that can serve as resources for someone. Over time you’ll accumulate an impressive collection of work, says Lauren Milligan of ResuMAYDAY, a company that helps job seekers craft résumés.
Blogs like this will attract a lot of readers; just keep it concise and honest.
Facebook
Even though social networking isn’t the technology fledgling it once was, it’s still new on the scene in terms of job seeking. We hear about people who get caught lying on their Facebook profiles, but people are getting hired via networking sites, too. You can use your education and work history fields to create a new form of résumé. Search your friends list for valuable contacts or join professional networks that can help you find a job or at least get the word out that you’re looking.
Twitter
On Twitter, which is a different kind of networking site, you can leverage contacts in the same way, only you can Tweet about your job hunt and people can stumble upon your profile more easily.
Those are just some easy steps to keep companies to check you out. Don’t forget that people will appreciate you for your honesty and determination.
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18
Dec
Posted in Business by gracelim |
Last year’s recession was quite a difficult time for everyone. People have to loose their jobs, move to different places and apply for another. Although it is very difficult, never give and find a way to rediscover yourself and get a good start. Denene Brox gave us some informative advices on how to handle situations such as recession and employment.
Unemployment can bring on a range of emotions including anger and fear. If you have been unemployed for weeks or even months, it’s not uncommon to eventually become bored. Unemployment also brings the gift of time, and if you play your cards right, you can use the abundance of time in your day to learn new skills, network, or even change careers.
Volunteer for a committee.
Volunteering for a committee is an excellent way to give back to your community while working alongside others in a laid-back atmosphere. Look for committees that attract professionals in your industry so that you can make contacts. Committees meet anywhere from several months to a year or more — helping you form lasting relationships. Be sure to add your volunteer work to your resume. Serving as a chair will showcase your leadership skills to potential employers.
Join or start a networking group
Another good way to stay connected to the business community is to join a networking group. In most cities and towns there are local chambers of commerce and industry associations that are open to individuals. Before investing in a membership fee, attend one or two events to be sure that you feel comfortable and that you will make valuable connections. Consider all fees associated with each group.
Job hunt
While these are all great ways to keep busy and beef up your resume, don’t forget to spend time job hunting for your next gig. With all of your new skills and connections, you’ll be ahead of the pack in your search.
These are some of the ways for you to keep your resume updated and impressive. when you volunteer you find ways to divert yourself. Job hunts also keeps you on track on the daily happenings in the society. All this can help you in achieving unity with yourself during the recession.
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