An interesting article, courtesy of AOL.com and http://www.glassdoor.com/ that provides some great information on conducting your job search duirng the holiday season. Click below to read the full article.
How to Job Search During the Holiday Season
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Stop Looking for a Job, Start Looking for an Opportunity
Stop Looking for a Job, Start Looking for an Opportunity
Source: www.jobs.aol.com
A lot of jobs that once were, aren't coming back. Ever. To look for what isn't there is a waste of time and an insult to your dignity.
If you haven't noticed, the world has changed -- radically. The traditional yellow brick road to success and financial security has imploded. The path to a high-paying job used to involve getting the highest academic degree you could obtain, along with specific technical job skills, to start climbing the ladder. Today, most of the ladders are decimated. If those jobs still exist, the needed knowledge and skills of those jobs have changed... and change again every day. These are the greatest times of opportunity we have seen in human history -- but only if you know how to seize them.To succeed you need to change with the way the world is working now. If you are unemployed, underemployed, or want to take control of your financial future, here are seven strategies to thrive in the new world.
Source: www.jobs.aol.com
A lot of jobs that once were, aren't coming back. Ever. To look for what isn't there is a waste of time and an insult to your dignity.
If you haven't noticed, the world has changed -- radically. The traditional yellow brick road to success and financial security has imploded. The path to a high-paying job used to involve getting the highest academic degree you could obtain, along with specific technical job skills, to start climbing the ladder. Today, most of the ladders are decimated. If those jobs still exist, the needed knowledge and skills of those jobs have changed... and change again every day. These are the greatest times of opportunity we have seen in human history -- but only if you know how to seize them.To succeed you need to change with the way the world is working now. If you are unemployed, underemployed, or want to take control of your financial future, here are seven strategies to thrive in the new world.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Why A + B = C in Job Search
Why A + B = C in Job Search
Matt LeBlanc, Professional Recruiter/Job Search Strategist
Posted on: October 17, 2011
It seems simple enough, right? A manager needs someone for his team, he gets with HR and they put together a job description and go out and find the person.
I have been in the recruiting game for a number of years now and one thing that I have always found funny is how many times what a job-description says and what hiring manager really needs are different.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Job Hunting Tips For Professionals Over 40 / Interns Over 40
"A recent study released by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College indicated that many companies have reservations about hiring older workers based on preconceived notions -- namely, reduced energy, higher salary expectations and unwillingness to learn new technology."
There was a time when age discrimination conjured visual images of men and women nearing the retirement age of 62 and older. However, with the increasing impact of technology, the changing workplace, globalization and economic instability, age discrimination has crept into the lives of working professionals as young as 40.
There was a time when age discrimination conjured visual images of men and women nearing the retirement age of 62 and older. However, with the increasing impact of technology, the changing workplace, globalization and economic instability, age discrimination has crept into the lives of working professionals as young as 40.
Friday, October 21, 2011
How to ACE that Job Interview
How to ACE that Job Interview
Here’s hoping you’re not looking for a job right now, but if you are, remember these three tips for success.
When two people meet, especially for the first time, a little non-verbal dance begins. It’s a dance that’s hard-wired into us – something we learned eons ago as cave people – and it’s all about survival.
Dr. Nick Morgan, http://publicwords.typepad.com/
January 28, 2009
When two people meet, especially for the first time, a little non-verbal dance begins. It’s a dance that’s hard-wired into us – something we learned eons ago as cave people – and it’s all about survival.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Meetings: Frustrating Facilitators and Annoying Attendees
Meetings: Frustrating Facilitators and Annoying Attendees
updated 8:05 AM EST, Mon October 17, 2011
Don't find yourself being "that person" in the meeting.
(CareerBuilder.com) -- All meetings are good in theory. But as every worker knows, few live up to their potential: A leader who distributes a poorly crafted agenda, a colleague who dominates the conversation, a participant who struggles with the projector for 15 minutes while everyone else checks their watches. These and countless other conference room characters can derail almost any gathering.
Here are seven of the biggest meeting offenders, along with advice you can use to avoid becoming one yourself:
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Interveiw Horror Stories - What were you thinking?
When going into the Interview Horror Stories vault, we came across this one from our friends at Salary.Com. This falls under the category of 'completely clueless'.
Have Your Gum and Chew It Too
Interviewee:
"An applicant forgot he was chewing gum about halfway through the interview. He took the gum out of his mouth and attempted to hand it to me or the other manager while apologizing for forgetting and asking us if we wanted to take the gum from him until the end. "
"An applicant forgot he was chewing gum about halfway through the interview. He took the gum out of his mouth and attempted to hand it to me or the other manager while apologizing for forgetting and asking us if we wanted to take the gum from him until the end. "
Monday, October 3, 2011
Big Brother is Watching
You have heard the term 'Big Brother is Watching You', well he actually is and this time it is through your social media accounts (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, My Space, etc). More than ever, your personal information can be used against you when looking for your dream career.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Interview Horror Stories - A Lack of Common Sense
One thing a lot of individuals forget when seeking a new career is good old-fashioned 'common sense'. How many times do you remember your elders telling you to 'stop and think before you speak'. It is always best when interviewing to put good judgement to work for you. Do not open your mouth unless you are sure that what is coming out is not: offensive, untrue or insignificant. Too many times a great career opportunity is lost because the interviewee did not implement any common sense.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Job vs. Career - What do you want?
Welcome to our first official blog entry of Vantage Career Solutions. Thank you for being a part of this exciting journey as we begin to help others realize and obtain their career goals.
I am asked so many times what is the difference between a job and a career? This is a great question, let's look at the difference between having a 'job' and a 'career'.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Welcome Friends & Clients of Vantage Career Solutions
Welcome to the first entry of the Vantage Career Solutions blog. We are happy to have you join us as we begin this exciting adventure.
When I decided to begin Vantage Career Solutions, I knew there were others out there, like me, who were looking for a new career, but were not seeing the results they had hoped for. Knowing how frustrating it can be to compete in this global economy, I am committed to helping my clients create and maintain their professional career path.
Having worked in both the private and non-profit sector combined with my many years of on-the-job experience in human resources, operations and executive level management, I approach each client with the utmost integrity and enthusiasm, ensuring they receive professional service as they begin or expand their career search.
We hope you will check-out our website: http://www.vantagecareersolutions.com/ and follow us on this blog. Vantage Career Solutions will bring you articles, up-to-date news and the information you need to succeed in your career.
Until next time,
Tedi R Parsons, Professional Career Advisor
Vantage Career Solutions
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