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- Direct Online Job SearchMost online job seekers rely on job search sites for their employment needs but a good alternative for those who have a specific company and position in mind, is to directly visit that company's site. That is just the first step, of course you cannot just send your resume, unsolicited resumes are called spams. A good thing to do is research about the company using their site and from the information that you have gathered, you can create a personalized cover latter and resume.
Since you already know your target company and position, sell yourself wisely and be the job candidate that they are looking for!
Fri, 05 Oct 2007 01:40:00 +0000 - Bring New Vigor To Your JobWhen you lose excitement for your work, how can you bring new vigor to your relationship with your job?
When you begin to lose joy in your work and find the day-to-day grind not fun anymore, you might have a tendency to want to quit at that moment. This isn't the most practical solution. You may have to stick it out for a few more months or even for a year or two because of your personal obligations such as financial security, mortgages, debt and children. It's frustrating to have to stay at a job that doesn't bring you enjoyment.
When you lose excitement for your work, how can you bring new vigor to your relationship with your job?
Here are some suggestions to help you:
1. What are the top five things you like most about your work?
It might seem hard at first to start this list, but you'll be surprised what you come up with once you begin. By making this list, you will have found things about your work that make you feel good. For example, do you enjoy: working with and developing your staff, solving the problems of your employees, giving presentations, having brain-storming sessions, teaching others how to do a skill or completing projects?
2. Which one of your coworkers could you cultivate a deeper friendship with?
After you name at least one person, spend time making this relationship more meaningful. This will cause you to have better feelings for your work because of the support and friendship.
3. What people at your office enjoy their job and how can I learn from them?
Name at least one person you know who could be a model of someone who has a good relationship with his or her work. By observing that person, you can learn to enjoy a job, even when it seems difficult or stressful.
4. What are the five things that cause you the most stress at work?
After reviewing this list, circle the three things you actually have control over and could improve. If you don't have anything that you can change, make a new list with three things you can change. This exercise is about improving at least some of the conditions and perhaps making the overall experience more pleasant. By focusing on things you have control over, you'll be able to increase your self-fulfillment at work.
5. What steps could you take this month that would help create the future you truly want?
In my coaching practice, 80 percent of my clients are currently working while they are trying to define, land and live their dream job. This process can be done efficiently and effectively while working. I notice how my clients gain passionate energy as they begin the process, and this supports their current work because they know they won't always be at this job. They begin to feel a choice in their lives. They now realize they can leave this job, and they don't have to stay where they don't want to.
6. Create a schedule from now until the job ends.
If you know you are leaving a job at a set time (for example, three or six months from now) create a schedule in which you can do one thing each day to get you closer to that time. Staying focused on the end will allow you to feel better about your current situation because you will become aware that the end is close.
7. Do informational interviews with other employees of the company you work for.
This will open up possibilities you might not have considered within your company. Perhaps you can make a lateral shift. This might cause a drastic change in environment and increased satisfaction in your work.
8. Have a vacation away from the office.
By taking time away from the office, you will revitalize yourself. This will give you perspective and clarity about your situation. You might come back with a new vigor for your work and realize that the job really is a situation that you need to get out of.
9. Take a class involving subject matter you enjoy -- supported by the company.
By using the company to help support your personal goals, you will be bringing the personal satisfaction you get from the outside education into your current work. This could create more enjoyment for the work you are doing.
10. Focus on what is going well.
It's easy to be immersed in the things going wrong when you don't enjoy your job. If you change your focus, your attitude might change, and thus your relationship to work has the chance to improve.
11. Create accomplishments at work that can directly affect your resume.
If you know you are leaving a job, direct your energies toward distinct results that can show up on your resume when you are ready to leave. This will inspire you toward the future you are looking to create.
12. Take breaks away from your office to revitalize yourself?
Take 15-minute breaks throughout your day. When you are able to take time away from your work environment, which you don't enjoy, you revitalize yourself. This time away gives you perspective and clarity for your situation. Thus, you won't be inclined to react -- versus respond appropriately -- to situations you don't enjoy.
13. Change your work week from five days to four days a week.
If you could increase the number of hours you work per day so you could take one day off a week, this would help you feel rested and restored. Upon returning to your work, it might feel as if you took a vacation because you were able to take care of yourself on your day off.
The important thing is to improve your situation and do it as soon as possible, because to not enjoy your work - something you do forty, fifty, sixty plus hours per week - takes a toll on your personal life. The goal is to improve your current situation at work because, as your relationship to your job improves, so will your attitude.
Improve that which you have control over at your work. It's not about doing your job the same old way, but about improving the small details that will make a big difference in your relationship to your work. This will help you be ready for a career transition when the time arrives.
One other thing, don't work too hard; when you don't enjoy it. I know we have deadlines and don't directly have control over the hours we work, but it's important to create balance in your life. Spend time on activities outside of work that give you great joy. Creating and having fun outside of work is something I want for each and every one of you.
By building on what you do enjoy and lessening what you don't, you'll create the winning strategy to gain back the excitement for your work. Abraham Lincoln said, "I do the very best I know how - the very best I can; and I mean to keep on doing so until the end.About The Author...
Joel Garfinkle provides a step-by-step Dream Job process that has guided thousands of clients to find the perfect job and reach career fulfillment. For Career Coaching Services: www.dreamjobcoaching.com/coaching.shtml
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Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:48:00 +0000 - How To Write An Entry Level Resume
Whether you are just entering the workforce after graduation or you have decided to change careers, you need an entry-level resume that will help you get a job in a new field. Without industry experience, however, many applicants worry that their resume won’t pass muster.
Not to worry – when you are applying for an entry-level job, employers will expect you to have entry-level experience. However, a professional resume is still required, regardless of your level of experience. Here are the elements that every entry-level resume needs to have, as well as several tips for writing a winning resume.
Elements of an Entry-Level Resume
When browsing resumes, the majority of hiring managers simply scan the objectives and summary of each one before moving on to the next. This means that the information at the top is the first – and possibly the only – part of your resume that gets noticed. A resume is basically a sales pitch – a one- or two-page description of what an employer will get if they hire you. And because hiring managers have very short attention spans, you need to hit them with your selling points as quickly as possible.
Contact Information
Nothing will hurt your chances faster than making a prospective employer hunt for your contact information. This information should be listed clearly at the very top of your resume.
Objectives
Believe it or not, this is the most important part of an entry-level resume. First, this is the first thing a hiring manager sees. Second, since your work history cannot demonstrate your chosen career path, it’s up to your objectives to tell employers where you are headed.
A bulleted list of focused objectives is a necessity. Instead of “Position where I can exercise my creative skills,” use, “Assistant art direct position in the independent film industry in the New York City metropolitan area.” Likewise, if you want a management job with good upward mobility, write something like, “Management position with opportunities for advancement. Open to travel and/or relocation.”
Of course, your objectives should be tailored to fit the specific job you are applying for – if you really want it, that is. Telling the retail hiring manager that you would prefer a job in engineering is a sure way to get passed over!
Summary
Your resume summary is also extremely important – if the hiring manager doesn’t see what he is looking for there, he is not likely to look any further. Your summary section should contain a bulleted list of your most important qualifications. When you have more experience, this is the section where you will list the number of years you have worked in the field. For now, you will simply list other noteworthy qualifications you have.
Avoid summary statements that have become cliché, such as saying you are “detail-oriented.” Too many other applicants will make the exact same claim. Instead, pick out the qualifications that make you valuable and unique. Remember, this is not only your sales pitch – it is also your last chance to get the hiring manager’s attention before he moves on to the next resume.
Education
Typically, a resume lists work experience before education. However, the point of a resume is to highlight your strengths, not expose your weaknesses. If you have a good education but not a lot of experience, you can shift the focus by listing your education first.
Your education section should list your degrees with the most recent first. List the degree, followed by the name of the school. Your graduation date should also be included; if you haven’t graduated yet, simply put your scheduled graduation date. You should also include your GPA only if it is worth writing home about – that is, if it is above 3.0. Otherwise, don’t include it in your resume, but practice your answer for when you are asked about it!
Work Experience
Many entry-level applicants worry about their lack of detail in this area. Don’t forget, though, that you are applying for entry-level positions, so hiring managers expect that applicants won’t have a lot of work experience in the field. You can make your work history look better by describing each set of job responsibilities in a way that plays up the work experience. For example, if an after-school job included lower-level management responsibilities, make sure you note them on your resume.
Alternatively, you can use a functional resume format, which works well for entry-level applicants. The functional format allows you to arrange work experience according to skills that employers will be looking for. For example, if you are trying to break into journalism, but have no experience in the field, you might be able to highlight the desired skills elsewhere: under the skill heading “Communication” you could list your letter-writing duties as an office secretary, the research write-ups you had to do as a work-study student, and the reporting you did for the school paper.
The downside to the function format is that it is not always well received – some employers and most recruiters prefer to see a listing of the jobs you have actually held. The combination format typically satisfies this requirement. This format still combines work experience into a “Professional Skills” section; however, it is followed by a bare bones listing of your work history, with only the job title, employer, and dates listed.
Other Elements
There are other sections that you can add to your resume to showcase your other qualifications. A section entitled “Community Service” demonstrates additional work experience, even if it wasn’t paid. The “Achievements” section allows you to list awards you have received at school and work. “Training and Certifications” lists other qualifications you have, such as certificates or on-the-job training, which cannot be listed under the education section. The placement of these sections depends on the context of the rest of your resume, with the most important (or impressive) qualifications always going nearer to the top.
Last-Minute Advice for Writing Your Entry-Level Resume
Now that you know what goes into an entry-level resume, you’re ready to start writing! As you work on your resume, however, remember these rules of thumb:
• Be honest – Whatever you do, don’t succumb to the temptation to inflate your qualifications! The littlest white lie can cause you not only to lose the job, but also to burn that bridge before you even get a chance to cross it.
• Cut to the chase – Above all, hiring managers are short on time. This means that the fewer words you use, the shorter your resume, and the better its chances of being read. Don’t use unnecessary words – make each point as succinctly as possible.
• Sell your strengths – It is important to remember that the point of a resume is to “sell” your qualifications to the hiring manager. Your resume should display your qualifications prominently. Don’t hide your lack of experience or make up qualifications you don’t have – just be sure employers can readily see what you’ll be bringing to the table.
As long as you follow these tips and include the basic elements listed above, your resume is sure to get attention. Remember, while a great resume alone won’t land you a job, a sloppy or incomplete resume could cost you a great opportunity!
Article Source: http://www.articlesnet.co.ukKatherine Swan contributes to career related websites like JobGoRound.com, which provides job search tips and interviewing tips as well as a comparison of resume writing services and resume distribution services.
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:12:00 +0000 - FastCompany's 25 Top Jobs for 05-09
If you are soon going to college and you still don't know what to do in your life, read along to this article maybe this can shed a little light.
A research was done by FastCompany.com for the 25 Top Jobs for 2005-2009. certainly each individual will have their own definition of great or fulfilling job so this research focused on jobs that can offer great opportunities for the takers. They have listed the jobs that will have high demand, offers high salary, needs a college degree to back you up and offers room for creativity
Below is the list of Jobs
* Personal finance adviser
* Medical scientist
* Computer software engineer
* Chiropractor
* Environmental engineer
* Biochemist and biophysicist
* Sales manager
* Epidemiologist
* Computer system analyst
* Athlete
* Agent and business manager for artists, performers, and athletes
* Marketing manager
* Producer and director
* Actor
* Lawyer
* Advertising and promotions manager
* Management analyst
* Postsecondary education administrator
* Financial manager
* Actuary
* Airline pilot, copilot, and flight engineer
* Geoscientist
* Market research analyst
* Securities sales agent
* Medical and health services manager
read more at 25 Top Jobs article to find out what these jobs offer and why is it hot!
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:57:00 +0000 - Leave Your Day Job!
If you are tired of your 9 to 5 job, leave your day job!
If you want to start your own business and your ready to risk, leave your day job!
If you can organize your tasks and can finish it of, , leave your day job!
If you trust your skills, leave your day job!
If you want to make it on your own, , leave your day job!
If you are comfortable in giving service to other people, leave your day job!
If you can sacrifice your time for other things to make your business work, leave your day job!
If you don't care about a nice office cubicle or a title , leave your day job!
Leave your day job and live your dream career today! :)
Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:15:00 +0000 - Obtaining freelance jobs
Below is a nice article that teaches a thing or two on how to be your own boss
If you are tired of being bossed around, of working for a company who doesn’t fairly pay you what you deserve or of having an unpleasant schedule, then freelance jobs are what you need. The advantages of being one of the numerous freelance programmers out there are undoubtedly numerous and certainly attractive. Working as a freelancer implies facts like establishing your own work hours, your own price and deciding where you’ll be working. You can even perform your duty from your own home, using your personal computer! And your family will surely appreciate having you closer to them more.
The Internet offers endless opportunities to everyone. If you own a business you can obtain more clients by getting your company online. If you are a mother forced to keep an eye on her children, then the web can provide home based work for you thus allowing you to earn money and take care of your family as well. If you have physical disabilities and can’t get your shopping done on a daily basis, then the online resources can help you order anything you like without leaving your home. The Internet is like a blessing for its users. Freelance jobs are one of its various miracles. They can offer you independence, a source of income, certainty and confidence that you can get anything you put your mind to done.
Here’s how things work: All freelance programmers are independent contractors who obtain their income from certain projects they choose to work on. These projects, their freelance jobs, are provided by service buyers who state their needs on freelance sites. Freelance programmers place their bid on those projects and inform the service buyers about the sum of money they request for the work they will do and about the dead line until which they can finish the job. Everything has to be clear and has to be better then what the competition offers.
There are plenty of employers waiting to hire freelance programmers to do the jobs they request to be done. A service provider can accept to work for as many employers as he can handle, but it is vital to be able to keep a promise and finish the job until the dead line. Professionals also know that, like in any business, only the most reliable providers get to “win” the best paid freelance jobs. To attract and keep getting as many projects as possible, a portfolio is most welcomed. Allowing your clients to understand what you have in mind for the job, what you can provide and in how much time will earn their trust and their money. You have to able to prove your skills because no one accepts working without having a good idea about what you can do. Also, delivering exactly what you promise is a must. So, in a few words, reputation is the key. If you can build an impressive image for yourself, you will sell your services well and keep on working as a freelancer for many years.
Another aspect is the fact that there are many projects out there for different types of expertise. You can work as a web promoter (SEO), as a web designer or even as a ghost writer. Either one you choose, you have to keep up to date with the latest trends, be creative, innovative and careful not to do any damage to other people’s work. Freelance programmers have to know their business very well because the competition on the freelance marketplace is quite big and well prepared to do their freelance jobs. To get ahead of the others you have to put a lot of effort into what you do, to satisfy your clients and always be ready for something new. Your experience, as it builds up, is more and more appreciated and brings up a higher number of service buyers.
So, freelance jobs are an option worth considering if you appreciate being independent. If you are just starting out your freelance career, you need to be extra careful to fulfill your promises and keep your clients happy. Of course, this is a general rule which applies to every business person who wants to be successful. Getting started however, might be a little bit difficult unless you pay attention to other freelance programmers’ advice. Although you won’t have any problems on behalf of the freelancing sites which have impeccable software, easy to navigate pages which allow you to post messages, transfer money and receive feedback from clients without any trouble, you still have to build a reputation based on hard work and perseverance. But, your effort is worth whileArticle Source: http://www.articlerampage.com}
Freelance jobs are your way out of the regular effort of having a certain schedule, of being bossed around and of being away from home and family. Freelance programmers can work at home and make decisions on their own. They have an independent life and so can you!
Mon, 02 Jul 2007 11:18:00 +0000 - Presentation is Key!
Making your resume stand out is the first step to job hunting success. You just need to be resourceful because surely hundreds of Resume templates are available online. Invest on researching the standard or even the best resume types because this might be your ticket to a lovely career.
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 13:23:00 +0000 - Work at Home JobsWith the advent of the Internet, rose different possibilities such as the booming of work at home opportunities through typing jobs, copywriting and other jobs that requires internet connection and computer.
These opportunities have several obvious advantages such as choosing your own time or schedule to work, wearing whatever you like, no traffic, stay in your house and basically being the boss.
Work at home jobs benefits mothers who would like to work but want to be able to watch over her children. While others take this opportunity to gain extra income, few have payed their entire bills because of their work at home careers.
If you feel that this kind of scenario is for you, don't hesitate to try it. You will just need to research and research more to find the perfect work at home job that suits you. But please beware of scams, learn from the mistakes of others.
Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:28:00 +0000 - Find a Job and Keep it Part 2
Read on to the second part of the saga of finding the right job for you and becoming the right person for your job.
Enjoy!
Wed, 23 May 2007 11:01:00 +0000 - Break Time -> Office Jokes
Here's a good find: The Top 10 Excuses for Falling Asleep at Your Desk
"They told me at the blood bank this might happen.""This is just a 15 minute power-nap like they raved about in the last time management course you sent me to."
"This is one of the seven habits of highly effective people!"
Enjoy more Funny Office Jokes
Wed, 09 May 2007 09:32:00 +0000 - FIND A JOB AND KEEP IT – (Part One)
Find a Job and Keep It - Part 1 is and interesting article that tackles how an individual can look for a job that suits him and how make a career out of it. Finding a job is an ordeal, keeping it is another thing!
Thu, 03 May 2007 08:37:00 +0000 - Summer's Hot Fashion
The warm weather causes employees to wear less during the summer season. But a line should be drawn between dressing for comfort and inappropriate office attire.
Read more about the latest Office summer fashion.
Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:24:00 +0000 - Job Lists That You Need to Read
According to CareerBuilder.com the 12 Jobs have staying power are the following:
1.Doctor
2.Teacher
3.Mortician
4.Waste Disposal Manager
5.Scientist
6.Tax Collector
7.Barber
8.Soldier
9.Religious Leader
10.Law Enforcement Officer
11.Farmer
12.Construction Worker
In an article by TechRivet.com the jobs nearing to obsolescence are the following:
1.Car salesman
2.Grocery Store Checker
3.Journalist paid by corporations
4.Television Repairman
While the new careers available brought about by the emerging technologies are:
1.Web developer
2.Systems engineer
3.Ad-Banner sales
4.Flash developer
5.Ajax zen master
6.Enterprise Open Source Adoption Tech Evangelist
7.Professional Video Blogger
8.Profesional Blogger
Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:25:00 +0000 - 10 Things Employees Need to Know About Non-Compete Contracts
1.Non-compete contracts are given to protect the company from its former employees working on competitors or revealing company trade secrets.
2.It is also called nomcompete agreement, non-competition agreement, non-comp or covenant not to compete. Employees sign it when they got hired, during employment, when they decide to leave or all of the above.
3.It is also given to valuable employees to whom the company have spent money for training or to those who have access to important informations that losing him would accumulate loss for the business.
4.If employees sign it, they agree not to engage in the same industry for a certain period of time after leaving the company. If they opt not to sign it, they’re likely out of a job, benefit or even had been subjected to lawsuit depending on when they chose not to sign.
5.It should not cover too wide geographic area because the legal system also puts high regard on a person’s right to earn a living.
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Sat, 17 Mar 2007 11:24:00 +0000 - The Enormous Ability of Job Classifieds Online
Are you ready to take that career change that you're always dreaming of?
A person with a college degree, a diploma's in his hand will probably have the right to choose from all the job opportunity ahead of him. Beside his degree he has all the qualified requirements that was pre-requisite in a company. An online job search is definitely appropriate especially with those job seekers that have no idea where to track the right information and suggestion with their job search.
Nowadays, there are lots of free job posting website that actually offer all the services that an employers and job hunters needed. OzfreeOnline will definitely clue in. With the prerogative of being the premier recruitment site in Australia, their services include: Employer Job Posting, Online Resume Generation, Career Opportunity Matching, and the users can all take these for free.
The site will completely accountable for the users own good, they can choose from thousands of career listed from the finest employer and jobs in Australia. Applicants can have their own database where their resume and personal information are safely recorded. In this free resume posting, applicants can make sure that their resume can easily find by the employer, all they need to do is wait for the call and prepare themselves professionally if ever they've ask for an interview. Likewise for the employer whose looking for a potential employee to post their job listings and search all the resume from the site's database for a qualified applicants.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2007 09:52:00 +0000
