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Career Numbers: How Much Does A Bad Resume Cost You

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Career Numbers: How Much Does A Bad Resume Cost You

Trying to pinch pennies when it comes to your career? Think again.

How much does a bad resume cost you? Let’s crunch some numbers.
Over 60 million Americans are either under or unemployed today. Many of these unemployed buy resume books or scour the internet for resume samples so they can write a resume themselves. The problem is, there is no pre-set resume formula out there for writing a great resume. Each resume is a unique marketing tool that describes your professional motivations clearly and concisely. Job seekers often underestimate the power of a resume and how greatly one document can affect the progress of their career. A bad resume can cost more than time, it can cost potential earnings. Even if you get a job with a lack luster resume, you can be costing yourself long term earnings and promotions due to starting yourself below that what you should be doing and earning! (more…)

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Jobseeker Mistake in Social Media, Tweeting: “hopefully these mofos…..”

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Jobseeker Mistake in Social Media, Tweeting: “hopefully these mofos…..”

Candidates make mistakes all the time - being too aggressive, unprofessional email addresses, ring tone rings, funky voice mails, bad mouthing previous employers, and the list goes on, right?

Well, I did a search for GEICO hiring on twitter to see what tweets have been posted this morning. I did the search not because I’m searching for a job, but because I do some work with GEICO with video SEO and social media.

As I scanned the tweets I come across this status update: (more…)

Posted in Career, Job Search, Online Career Space, Recruiting, Social Media | 2 Comments »

Who Wants to Work for Tiger? [7 career tips you can learn from Tiger]

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Who Wants to Work for Tiger? [7 career tips you can learn from Tiger]
Who Wants to Work for Tiger? [7 career tips you can learn from Tiger]Maybe your firm was recently rescued from the abyss by the US government. Perhaps your CEO was photographed having breakfast with Bernie Madoff. Or your boss, one of greatest sports figures who ever lived, the face of your brand, has been caught playing in cars and courses he doesn’t belong in.

As your best laid recruiting plans crumble, current employees might linger longer at interview lunches and critical openings go unfilled. The open EXIT door seems to beckon even you.

But don’t despair. Though your task may seem impossible, armed with a plan, you can assuage a publicity crisis and accomplish recruiting objectives with a bit of skill, planning and diligence.

Here are 7 things you do: (more…)

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When You Lose a Job

Monday, December 7th, 2009

When You Lose a Job

Here are some of our top tips on what to do when you lose to job - both to keep your spirits up and to get back to work.

Know your rights

Your employers have to follow stringent guidelines when making any redundancies. They need to give you a written explanation of why you are losing your job. They are also required to prove that the decision was taken objectively and not because of factors like age or gender. They should also try to find you another position in the company if possible.

You will only receive redundancy pay if you have worked at the company for more than two years. Your employer needs to provide you with a written explanation of how the final amount was calculated. If you have been employed for less than two years then you are entitled to payment of your notice period. (more…)

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Stop Your Job Search Until 2010 – Dumb Move

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Stop Your Job Search Until 2010 – Dumb Move

I get this all the time from candidates I’m working with in our job search coaching program. It usually starts with, “The holidays are here and nobody is hiring during this period.” or “Why look now? I will wait until the new year. It is time for a break.”

As succinctly as my mild manner can put it, DUMB MOVE. Sorry to yell, but that is what this attitude is. So let’s call it dumb. (more…)

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Job Seekers Must Run a Spread Offense

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

I played football at the University of Tennessee and had the privilege of getting a ‘whiff’ (no pun intended being a kicker) of what was cooking in the professional ranks until banging my silverware on the table begging for food only resulted in me receiving a main course of reality; I was not going to play professional football in the NFL so it was time to move on.

I tell you this to liken the similarities between football, the current career marketplace, and what job seekers are not getting quickly enough. (more…)

Posted in Job Search, Networking, Online Career Space, Recruiting, Resumes, Social Media, Specialization | 1 Comment »

Keep Your Hourglasses Flowing

Friday, November 13th, 2009

I recently had an epiphany at my last mastermind meeting; the secret to achieving true happiness is not in the attainment of individual goals or trying to achieve as many goals as possible, but to be in existential harmony.

Deep, I know –but what does that mean?

Having goals is a positive thing, though it is thinking about our goals on a higher level of what they really mean to us and our journey; ensuring that they align with all aspects of our life at every stage. (more…)

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What (Not) To Do When Someone Asks You “What Do You Do?”

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

What (Not) To Do When Someone Asks You “What Do You Do?”

You’re at a cocktail party and are socializing with group of unfamiliar faces. The conversation starts with the exchange of names and some interests. And then the dread question arrives, ‘so, what is it that you do exactly?’ While you make think that referring to what your business card says is a safe bet, it can be quite the conversation killer.

If you waste this opportunity to impress by just reciting your business card, you will either wind up leaving your contact associating you with the stereotype of your profession (which can be quite negative), or speechless because of your completely obscure title. Remember to keep in mind that some titles only have significance to those that work in the industry, company, or department. (more…)

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8 Hot Tips to Build Personal Branding Into Your Executive Resume 2.0

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

8 Hot Tips to Build Personal Branding Into Your Executive Resume 2.0

A really great resume – one that captures attention, gets interviews, and lands jobs faster – has always been all about differentiating that job seeker and their promise of value from others competing for the same jobs.

Personal branding is the best career marketing strategy today to get you there. And branding generates the kind of chemistry that helps hiring decision makers pre-qualify you as a good fit and sound hiring investment.

Resumes these days often take the form of an online social networking profile or part of an online career portfolio. Whether online or on ‘paper’, follow these 8 tactics to brand, power up, and extend the value of your executive resume for online brand identity-building: (more…)

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Cover or Uncovered???

Friday, November 6th, 2009

I’m often asked how important a cover letter is when submitting a resume for a position, or if one is even necessary at all. My answer is: ‘It depends.’

Who is receiving your resume? If it’s being sent to a recruiter, or you are applying to an online system, you can be virtually guaranteed that a cover letter would not be even looked at, much less read. The volume of resumes that go through a normal recruiting process makes it all but impossible for cover letters to be considered in addition to resumes.

A recruiter focuses on the resumes looking for prior work experience that matches the job requirement as closely as possible and quickly discarding those that don’t show the obvious fit. When there are dozens, or hundreds of applicants as there often are in today’s job market, there are simply not enough hours in the day to pore over every resume and cover letter thoroughly. (more…)

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