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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Protecting Your Executive Brand Online

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As an executive, your brand means everything. It tells those in your field and beyond what you've accomplished in your years as a professional. But more important, it gives insight into what you will bring to the table if hired. Since much of an executive's brand is managed online nowadays, it faces threats that were not seen decades ago. So how can executives live their lives without ...

Intel Invests $24.5 Mil in Four Startups

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Intel Capital, the venture capital arm of Intel invested about $24.5 million in four firms. Recipients of the funding included CrowdStar, a developer of social games on Facebook and mobile platforms; iStreamPlanet, a provider of live Web broadcast management and automated video workflow; Music Mastermind, an independent entertainment and technology company; and PerspecSys, a cloud data security ...

IT Employment On The Rise

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In November 2008 IT employment reached 4 million, just two months after bankruptcy was declared by Lehman Brothers and Hewlett-Packard announced their plan to lay off 25,000 workers. After this milestone however, the economy began to rapidly worsen and layoffs were increasing. By mid-2009, almost 200,000 IT jobs disappeared. The numerous layoffs hit mainly the older IT workers, especially women ...

Apple Moves to No. 1 in Handset Revenue

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Apple Inc. overtook Finland's Nokia Corp. to claim the top spot in handset revenue in the first quarter,. Apple racked up record sales of its iPhone, according to research and consulting firm Strategy Analytics Inc. Alex Spektor, a senior analyst at Strategy Analytics said in a statement issued by the firm that Strategy Analytics estimates that Apple's wholesale revenue for its iPhone ...

ResolutionMD - the Healthcare Mobile App of the Future

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When someone suffers and acute stroke, the outcome rests mainly on how quickly they receive expert care. In order to receive this care as soon as possible, an app has been created for the IPhone and Android which allows doctors to diagnose a stroke patient and begin prescribing treatment without being at the hospital. The app is called ResolutionMD and is already being used by some ...
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Fear Is The Biggest Problem In Your Career

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Everyone is afraid of something. And, fear is normal. Without fear we would do all sorts of crazy things like walk off a cliff or into oncoming traffic. Fear can also hold you back. It can keep you from taking chances or risks in your career. It can keep you from asking for a raise or following up on a job you know you would be perfect for. Allowing fear to hold you back will lead to career ...

How to Utilize Numbers to Create an Accomplishment-Based Resume

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When writing a resume, one of your biggest challenges is figuring out how to get the message across that you're a results-maker. One of the best ways to get this done is by using numbers. Quantifying what you've accomplished helps the hiring manager envision what you can get done at a new company. Want to know how to get it done? Here are some tips to consider. Look at the Amount of What ...
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Monday, May 23, 2011

3 Tips for Writing Your First Resume after Being Fired

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There's often nothing more shocking than being fired from a job. Not only is it difficult to lose an income, but the stigma attached to it can be difficult to overcome. For some, the idea of applying for a new job after being fired can be overwhelming. How do you tell a prospective employer that your old employer decided to let you go? There are ways to create a resume that doesn't rain on an ...
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Friday, May 20, 2011

How to Prepare for an Employment Background Check

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It's a well-known fact that at some point in our job application process, we will probably have to face a background check. For most, the check is probably not so intimidating. We know we haven't done anything significantly wrong—at least nothing that could compromise eligibility. What many don't know is that employers take a lot more into consideration than criminal history. This is why ...

From Entrepreneur to Executive: Key Resume Writing Tips to Get You a Job

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There are a lot of well-educated, hard-working professionals who, for a time, choose to strike out on their own as entrepreneurs. Undoubtedly, there are great lessons that can be learned from being either self-employed or from taking the initiative to start a company that employs others. Unfortunately, unless the company is immensely successful, it's often difficult to translate the wonderful ...

5 Key Questions to Ask When Writing Your Resume

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Are you in the middle of writing your resume but are having a difficult time finding the right information to include? Well, some of it is self-explanatory (education, job history, etc.), but sometimes it's hard to decide which skills to include as well as which accomplishments within your work history to note. If you're feeling stuck, it's good to ask yourself some questions in order to get ...

3 Ways to Ease the Monotony of Resume Writing

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It's true that everyone can get tired of writing resumes. But the reason for it isn't usually laziness; it's that the process can feel so tedious. Having to sit there and think about everything you've accomplished in your career can be overwhelming, especially since you have to incorporate different information into each resume every time you apply for a different position. The process can ...

Career Management: 6 Things To Do To Stay Engaged When You’re Leaving

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There is a reason for the term "short-timer". Whether you are in the military and ready to separate or in the corporate world and ready to leave your job, it can be a struggle to keep both your body and mind on the job. We are notorious for apathy, disregard and detachment once the decision to move on has been made. In fact, some short-timers have been known to toss all work-place ...

3 Techniques to Avoid a Boring, Never-Gets-Read Resume

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Writing resumes can be tedious—and even stressful at times. If any of us could help it, we'd probably write one resume, create a blanket e-mail that read, "Here I am! Hire me!", add the e-mail address of every hiring manager on the planet, and then hit send. But we know this isn't the way to go—which is why we create different resumes for each job. The problem is, that oftentimes our ...

Sending Out Countless Resumes With No Response? 3 Strategies to Change it Up!

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Are you continually being rejected for jobs for which you've applied? It could be that you're having a hard time getting your resume to be seriously considered. Don't feel discouraged if this is the case. Instead, consider these tips to help change your fate: Change Your Keywords Many employers use scanning software that rejects resumes before human eyes ever see them. This ...
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Monday, May 16, 2011

3 Techniques to Make Your Resume Stand Out

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There's nothing like adding distinctive talents to your resume to help you stand out from the other candidates sitting in the same stack of resumes. But how do you find those skills that prove you're unique? And how do you choose which ones to list? Here are some tips to help you decide: 1. Look to Your Hobbies You may be surprised to discover that your hobbies are a great place ...
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Friday, May 6, 2011

More African American Women Needed in Engineering

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Data collected by the National Science Foundation revealed that a total of 1,941 engineering doctorates were awarded in 2004. Of those, only 32--or 1.7 percent--were conferred on black women and 296--or 15 percent--went to white women.
Very few African American women currently teach in university science and ...

3 Strategies for Writing a Successful Six-Figure Resume

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At some point in every executive's career, they've had to write their first six-figure resume—or at least the resume they hoped would win them a six-figure income. If you are working on your first executive resume, then this is undoubtedly a great time in your career. Make the most of it by taking the right resume-writing steps. Show You're a Great Return On Investment (ROI) Probably one ...

Choosing Transferable Skills to Add to Your Resume

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When you're in the midst of switching careers, you may feel a bit concerned about just how you can show that you are qualified for a new position with your old skills. Although it's true that you may not have all of the qualifications a company is seeking, you probably have some great transferable skills. What are transferable skills? These are skills that can be transferred from your old ...

Having No College Degree Doesn’t Mean You’re Not a Qualified Candidate

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Are you currently seeking a professional job but don't have a college degree? If so, you are not alone. According to a recent study conducted by The Chronicle of Higher Education, only 27.5 percent of adults in the United States have a degree. This means there are a lot of people competing for professional jobs but lack the credentials some employers desire. But just because you don't have ...

Action Is Essential To Career Success

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Are you working on your career goals regularly or just thinking about them? Are you moving forward a little bit every day or waiting for the right time to begin? Goals don't get realized on their own. They get completed and achieved when you are working on them. Work on your goals and you will reach them. Work on something else and your goals will take a back seat. Nothing great happens in ...

The Right Tools for the Job

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Imagine for a minute, that you're a contractor. And let's say you've heard about a job that is going to pay handsomely. Only problem is, your cash flow is a bit "sluggish" right now, and you'll need to obtain a few specialized tools before you can submit your bid; without those tools, you won't even be considered for the contract. And you intuitively know that if you could just submit that ...
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

7 Steps to Power Your Way to a Promotion This Year

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Ranstad recently completed a nation-wide survey of employees measuring a number of aspects having to do with salary, benefit, work conditions and expectations they have for this coming year. Ranstad is the second leading global HR and Staffing firm. One outstanding figure was 43% of the people responding indicated they were looking for a promotion this year. That's going to be a lot of people ...

6 Social Media Mistakes to Avoid While Job Seeking

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For many job seekers, the Internet presents two very different worlds. One consists of hanging out with friends via social networking, and the other focuses on the seriousness of a job search. Having the worlds collide could result in the playful social media environment posing problems for a job search since many employers conduct online research to determine candidate eligibility. This is ...

Difference Between Mentoring and Coaching

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When some business owners and corporations start looking into mentoring programs, there is some initial confusion about what mentoring is. One of the biggest confusions that they have is identifying what differentiates mentoring from coaching and why mentoring can be so much more effective. In order to understand the differences between mentoring and coaching, the first step is to identify ...
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Saturday, April 30, 2011

Transitioning New Employees into the Workplace

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Hiring new employees is a very different experience for different companies. In some cases, there are challenges because of diversity issues and cases in which there are concerns about whether or not the fit will be right - especially when the company is hiring someone younger to lead a department rather than looking to those employees who have been with the business. In other cases, however, it ...

Your Body Language for a Successful Job Interview

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Job Interview success depends on more than what you say. What you do can also determine whether you become a new employee or another candidate steps out of the unemployment line. Pay close attention to your body language, for a successful job interview. Attention to Details During the interview, the person(s) conducting the meeting will be looking, as well as listening. Sometimes, what ...

The Top 10 Mistakes Made in Job Interviews and How to Avoid Them

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You did it! You impressed your future employer to the point where they called you in for a face-to-face job interview. This is your chance to go in there in person and shine. Now that you've been given this opportunity, it's critical that you don't waste it. Here are the top ten mistakes made in job interviews and how to avoid them. 1. Dressing Dreadfully: According to a Careerbuilder.com ...
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Parents Are Interfering with Their Child’s Job Search

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There is a disturbing new trend where parents are becoming more involved in decisions that should be made solely by their adult children. After years of micromanaging their children's lives, many parents are not ready to let go just yet. As a result of this, numerous parents are becoming actively and excessively involved in helping their child find their first job. Some employers are beginning ...

Successfully Switching Careers

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If you are considering switching careers, it is important to first determine why you want to make the change. By identifying the driving force behind your decision, it will help you to figure out what job changes would make you the most happy. It is also important to learn more about yourself and recognize your strengths and weaknesses so you can apply them to your daily life as an individual or ...

Make the Most of Your Online Job Search

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Job hunting can be a very stressful process. In order to help ease the pain and simplify this endeavor, it is important to avoid making these common mistakes when searching for a job online:
  • Under-utilizing available resources. Many job seekers don't take advantage of all of the valuable and available resources today that will help develop a powerful resume to effectively market ...

The Trend for Job Seekers and Employers is to Go Niche When Searching for the Ideal Job or Candidate

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The virtual career space is experiencing an evolution as users of general job boards are beginning to migrate towards niche job sites. Many employers and job seekers are making a shift because these niche web communities have the ability to attract a more targeted audience based upon specific industries or geographic locations. Niche jobs sites are also gaining popularity due in part by some ...

The Next Generation Workforce

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Generation Y, a much sought-after group, also known as "Millennials", represents a generation of ambitious, confident, hopeful and goal-oriented twenty-something employees who are taking corporate America by storm. They are the workforce of the future and they have an entirely new way of interacting and doing business. What really sets this generation apart from other generations is the way ...

Maximizing Online Recruitment

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Over the past decade, the Internet has become the single most powerful tool in recruitment advertising. Because of the growth and popularity of online recruitment, thousands of job boards are now emerging, giving employers more options than ever before to target and hire quality candidates. Posting jobs online has become an integral part of most employer recruitment programs. However, few ...

How to Recover from a Bad Job Interview and Get The Job

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It can happen to anyone. For one reason or another - a late arrival, botching answers to key questions, failing to show knowledge about the company - you had a bad job interview. Although the proverb is true, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, you do have an opportunity to make up some of what you lost in your bad job interview. Was It as Bad as You Thought? First of ...

How to Use an Informational Interview to Get Hired

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There's a lot of great job interview advice that's available when you're looking to get hired, but for those who are looking for a new job, sometimes the best advice isn't conventional. One example of the less common advice involves looking into less common job interview techniques and options like the informational interview. Unlike a traditional job interview, an informational interview ...

3 Simple Ways to Make Your Resume and Cover Letter Work Together

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When writing a resume, your job is not just to write an amazing document but also create an amazing component known as the cover letter. Sometimes job seekers forget that these two documents work together, especially if they have written a resume, and are then told at the last minute they need a cover letter. Because the two are intertwined it's a good idea to make sure that they are indeed ...

How to Format a Master Resume

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If you're thinking about creating a master resume, you're on the right path to writing amazing resumes when you apply for specific jobs. Master resumes allow you to have one place to store all of the details of your career so that you can easily find specific details to add to submission resumes. Though the master resume is one you won't submit, to help keep your information organized, it's a ...
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Friday, April 22, 2011

Background Checks Improve Career Marketing

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In today's competitive job market, job seekers must take every opportunity to set themselves apart from other candidates to increase their chances of landing a job. There are many factors that employers take into consideration when making a hiring decision, which is why it is important for candidates to demonstrate initiative and drive by going above and beyond that of a typical job ...

Master the Art of Interviewing

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Although your resume is the key to landing an interview, it is essentially the interview that will get you the job. Many job seekers assume that they can rely on their resume and experience to impress potential employers and often make the mistake of not fully preparing for an interview. It is important to take every avenue of opportunity to sell yourself to potential employers, especially in the ...

Importance of Going Green in the Workplace

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Over the past few years, more and more people are beginning to understand the impact of going green by decreasing their individual carbon footprint by recycling or consuming only organic products. Environmental consciousness is even beginning to extend into the business environment and affect how people conduct themselves at work or even look for their next job. Environmental Issues ...

Get More for Your Money When Recruiting in an Economic Downturn

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It seems like not long ago the recruitment industry was faced with a shortage of talented candidates to fill available positions and now recruiters are faced with a completely different dilemma. In a healthy economy, hiring managers spend the majority of their time searching for the best talent out of a thin candidate pool. However, with such a large pool of highly qualified candidates now ...
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