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Where to Get Experience When You Don’t Have It

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

Landing your first meaningful job may appear impossible if you have not already completed an internship or been an employee in the field. Once you get beyond high school and summers of lifeguarding and being a camp counselor, industry appears to be a closed circle.

To break in and get a job, you need to have experience; to get experience, you need a job. So how can you get more experience and convince would-be employers to give you a second glance? Take a look at these ideas, and think about how each might be a viable option for your own situation.
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Importance of Linkedin when Applying to Jobs Today

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Most have heard the old saying about finding a job; “it’s not what you know, but who you know”. Connecting with the right people at the right time increases your chances of finding a job. The most indispensable tool for the job seeker today is a social networking website.

This is where a high value, professional network can be created. The most effective networking site for the job seeker is Linkedin. Linkedin provides a complete range of online services such as contact management, profile and resume viewing, email and job search tools. Sharing network connections with others in your network and gaining access to new contacts is a powerful benefit of the system. (more…)

How Linkedin is Becoming the 21st Century’s Resume

Friday, November 18th, 2011

In the world of social networking, job hunters can have a difficult time maintaining a professional online presence that still effectively markets their personal brands. Today, having a traditional resume with a nice layout, extensive job experience, and a master’s degree might not be enough to get your name to potential employers. For networking and other job-hunting activities, LinkedIn can be a career professional’s best resource.

With great Google rankings and a built-in job search feature, LinkedIn is a must-have resource for any job seeker.

LinkedIn functions like other social networks in that you can build a profile, add connections, participate in groups, and share links. It’s different than other places, however, because it is specifically geared toward professional networking. Your profile is your online resume, your connections help you network, and groups are often extensions of real-world professional organizations.

With this online resume, you can showcase yourself in a much more in-depth way than is possible with a standard hard-copy resume. (more…)

Resume Tips For Medical Field Professionals

Monday, June 13th, 2011

Health care fields are in high demand and this can make landing the job more competitive. So submitting a resume that is well organized can help you to stand out from the rest.

When first creating your resume or revamping your original resume place the following at the forefront:

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What It Takes to Get An MBA

Friday, May 27th, 2011

What is an MBA?
The MBA, or Master of Business Administration, is a graduate management degree. Other management degrees include Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Science in Administration (MSIA), Master of Public and Private Management (MPPM), and Master of Management (MM).

What is an MBA going to do for me?
The purpose of an MBA education is to provide training in the theory and practice of business management. Professional management programs are based on he premise that people can learn to manage all types of business situations more effectively.

MBA programs not only help their students to develop skills that are highly valued by many employers, but the programs also present a theoretical context for solving many business problems.
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How to Give a Job Winning Interview

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

How to Give a Job Winning Interview
How to give a Job Winning Interview.

The way to crack a job interview is not just by giving answers, but the “right” answers. Here are some important tips on how to get it right.

Create a strong resume. Build a compelling case on why you fit the job role:

The process of giving a job winning interview starts by forming a strong resume. A resume works as an entrance test to get an interview. A person’s resume should be concise and convey more in fewer words. For example, instead of saying, I am an exceptional guitarist”, one can say, I was the lead guitarist of an award winning rock band back in college. (more…)

The Ultimate Guide to Writing Good Cover Letters

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

No matter what the economic situation may be, getting a job is no easy task. This makes it even more important to put together a nice package for employers to consider each and every time you hit the mail. With that being said, many people do not understand what makes good cover letters. There are plenty of things that should go into a solid cover letter, and these things can often be the difference in you getting interviews and you getting left out of the party.

So what are some of the best tips to consider when writing your cover letter? The following are vitally important. (more…)

Executives’ 11-Step Guide to Job Fairs

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

 Executives' 11-Step Guide to Job FairsTips and tricks for mid- and senior-level executives to get the most out of choosing and attending job fairs.

The recession is forcing job fairs to move upstream, bringing in recruiters and companies hiring for mid- and senior-level executives. It’s worth your time to attend a few, if you’re looking for a job or just curious about your options.

The asked recruiters and career coaches for their advice and compiled this guide for more-seasoned job seekers to get the most out of finding and attending job fairs.

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How to Grab the Readers Attention with Your Resume

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Recuiters and Employers are inundated with resumes - make yours stand out

When starting off with a resume, the thing to keep in mind is that resumes are read from top to bottom. And when recruiters are looking through a stack of resumes, they always scan the top of the page when looking for someone.

So although it is a good idea to play around with your resume a little bit, to make it stand out of the Microsoft template bunch, always, ALWAYS start with your name and contact information: address, e-mail, phone number. Although some people claim that in this day and age when everything is online and e-mail is most commonly used to contact people, that addresses have become obsolete on the resume. We say that if you are not short on space, just keep it there. No harm in that, but some recruiters might be put off by not seeing your address on your resume.

The most important ‘real estate’ of the resume is at the top of the resume. The first quarter of the resume is what most reviewers will read and it is the best place for you to make an impression.

Don’t blow it! Here are a few tips for you to consider: (more…)

The First Step to a Job You Love

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Looking for a job? Great. Don’t know what kind of job you want? Not so great.

The First Step to a Job You LoveOne of the biggest mistakes made by job seekers is a lack of focus. You can’t expect to land your dream job if you are not sure what your dream job is, right? I know, it sounds simple, but often, job seekers come to me distraught with a lack of progress.

Here are some common job seeker complaints:

“I sent my resume to 100 companies and I haven’t heard back from anyone.”

“I’ve interviewed at five companies in the last week and nothing seemed to stick.”

“I’m looking at all the job sites but I’m not finding anything I’m interested in. Help!”

If you find yourself saying or thinking any of the above while on your job search, you are not alone. So many people on the job market start out confused – they don’t know what they want, they lack clear goals, and they aren’t sure where they belong.

Unfortunately, you’ve got to know where you want to go before you can get there. Likewise, you will be hard-pressed to convince someone to hire you if you don’t believe you belong with his or her organization in the first place.

What is the solution? Narrowing your focus. (more…)

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