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Recipe for Success in the Free Agent Economy - by Howard Sambol- How to ask for a raise - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Gautam SinghOne of the most nerve wrecking moments in your professional life is trying to muster enough confidence to formally ask your boss for a raise. This difficulty is compounded exponentially based on your working relationship with your boss. Hopefully, you have an excellent working relationship with ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - Modern and Cost Effective Solution for Building Workforce - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from efficient hireCompanies need to hire employees from time to time. But apart from actual employers, some companies earn profit by helping applicants meet the right employers like staffing and outsourcing services. They need to deal with many applicants and doing it manually is time-consuming and less ...
Views: 782(1 vote) - The Number One Secret of Getting that Job Offer - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieImpressive CV The irony of life is that we need an impressive CV but its impressiveness is not what bags the job. It is a good intro but then … A Leg in the Door No more than a leg in the door, resumes get you in front of the hiring people, but it will be a compelling story that will get ...
Views: 1553(1 vote) - Accepting a job: What is the most important long term consideration? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieInto the Future Have you ever been asked the question: Where do you see yourself in five years time? Whenever I have asked myself that question I have not really had a good answer. Actually my first consideration is money. I hope I will be earning more money. I also hope I will be with the ...
Views: 1751(1 vote) - Secrets of A Recruiter Revealed - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerI felt it was time for a controversial article, so here we go. What's the deal with recruiters? When I say recruiters, I mean headhunters. There are so many questions and controversy surrounding them and I felt it was time to address this. How Do Recruiters Get Paid? Well, the rumor around ...
Views: 1294(2 votes) - How To Stay Off The Naughty List - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerWith the holiday season right around the corner, we have some job searching and interviewing tips for you to stay off the naughty list. [space20] Don't Post Any NYE Facebook Pictures: New Year's Eve is a very fun time for all of us and there is nothing wrong with going to a great party. ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - Top Five Resume Mistakes To Fix For 2013 - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerIn my former life as a recruiter, I have seen hundreds of thousands of resumes and of them, no resume was the same. Long ones, short ones, some as big as your head (for anyone who remembers the lovely bunch of coconuts song)! Even with all these different kinds of resumes, all of them had the ...
Views: 1435(2 votes) - Ask Not What Your Employer Can Do For You - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoer...but what you can do for your employer! We have all heard President Kennedy's most famous speech and you know it's about our country not employer. However, let's consider this for now. What if every CEO across the world said this; Ask not what your employer can do for you, but what you can do ...
Views: 1389(2 votes) - How To Launch a Successful Job Search - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerIt does not matter where you are in your life; mid-career or seasoned, employed or unemployed, director or entry-level. We all need to know how to launch a successful job search in order to find our next job. Before we describe our steps, we must first help you understand you! Think of ...
Views: 1262(2 votes) - The Subliminal Interviewing Skill You Need To Master - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerIt does not matter what kind of job you want or the industry you are looking, just about every interview is the same. The interviewer asks a few questions about you and you ask a few about the company and you are hired based on a gut feeling. When hiring anyone, there are no facts to go off ...
Views: 1231(2 votes) - What Do Interviewers Want? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Marc DeBoerWhen you get an interview call after applying to hundreds of jobs out there, your elation is natural. You research about the company, its work culture, and prepare yourself for the interview. You also talk to people to find out how to crack the interview. You also read blog posts on the same. ...
Views: 1010(2 votes) - What Do Interviewers Want? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerWhen you get an interview call after applying to hundreds of jobs out there, your elation is natural. You research about the company, its work culture, and prepare yourself for the interview. You also talk to people to find out how to crack the interview. You also read blog posts on the same. ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - Give Thanks: 4 Tips To Send A Better Thank You Note - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerFor some reason, the thank you note has lost its style, its pizzazz in today's world. As with any thank you in life, a thank you letter can go a long way, but people have forgotten how to send a thank you letter. Seeing that it is Thanksgiving time, we thought it would be appropriate to discuss ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - 5 Reasons To Give Your Job Search A Reboot - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Marc DeBoerIt does not matter where you are or what job you are looking for, every person can use an advantage when searching for jobs. The best and easiest advantage is knowledge. We review 5 common job searching problems to help you take a second look at your job search strategy so you can maximize your ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Don't Be On "Candidates Gone Wild" - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerAs an ex-corporate recruiter, I have more stories about candidates than I would ever be able to write about . Maybe one day, Bill Cosby will say, "Candidates say/do the darnedest things". We want to share with you today a few stories that stick out in our minds to this day. While we will not ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - 5 Interview Questions You're Guaranteed To Be Asked (And Their Answers) - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerEveryone always has questions about what interview questions they will be asked. In today's job market, that is a great thing! Hiring managers and HR professionals want candidates that are fully prepared and are giving the best interview possible. We tallied our top five interview questions ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - These Job Seeking Mistakes Are Not Getting You Hired - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerToday's job market is really tight out there. Job seekers are trying every tactic possible to give just the slightest edge against other job seekers. What you may not realize though is that those very tactics could be hindering your job search efforts. Job seekers need to learn the recruiters ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - Heat Up Your Winter Job Search With These 5 Tips - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerAs winter is fast approaching so follows the recruiting slow-down season. Most job seekers do not realize that winter is the slowest season for recruiting in most companies. We must note that we are not including traditional seasonal hiring; including retail employees, ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - Weather Can Ruin Your Chances Of Landing The Job - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerYou applied to the job and were offered a chance to interview in person. You couldn't be happier! Then you find out Hurricane Sandy is coming your way with bad weather. All throughout the world, weather hinders peoples ability to get to an interview. Nothing makes Human Resources ...
Views: 1153(1 vote) - Avoid Immediate Job Application Rejection - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerRemember the days when you could write a resume and send it to all of your potential future employers? When you could just walk in with your resume on nice cotton paper? Well…times have changed and you should not be thinking of that anymore. You now need to be thinking of, "How can I get ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - You Should Ping Your Resume - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerThat's right… You should be pinging your resume every single day, but do you even know what pinging even means? According to Wikipedia, it is, "… an XML-RPC-based push mechanism by which a weblog notifies a server that its content has been updated." Does that make any sense? In layman's terms, ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - You Didn’t Get The Job Because Of Your Online Profile - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerWe have discussed on our website the importance of social media in your job searching efforts through avenues such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. What we haven’t discussed yet are the important implications that they all can have on your career, both good and bad. Whether we like it or not…or ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - Make Yourself Recruitable By Working Smarter And Harder - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerYou want a new job or you are in transition, either way, how you can find a new job if no one can find you? It’s simple, you have to put yourself out there in order to be found. People believe that if you simply have a good LinkedIn profile and apply to a lot of jobs that it will click after a ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - Phone Screen - Recruiter's Favorite Weapon - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerThere it is. You see it in your inbox. The subject is titled "Interview Request". The sender is from a recruiter with the company you just applied at. Your heart starts pumping, you are excited, and you feel a sense of relief. You have sent hundreds of resumes out and finally have received a ...
Views: 1163 - Why Are You Being Ignored By The Recruiter? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerHave you ever wondered why you do not hear back from recruiters? Well to answer that question, there are many aspects of the recruiting/interviewing process that we must understand. As with anything in life, there are needs and wants. For example, I need to eat food; I want a new car. With ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - Make Your Next Interview Gangnam Style - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerIf you have not heard this song yet, please click here. This song was released in July of 2012 and is already a world-wide sensation. It has hit the Guinness Book of World Records for most likes for a YouTube video and has over 350+ million views. So why should you make your next interview ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - Um, Excuse me, Where is your Suit? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerMy high school teacher once said to our economics class that "We only have one first impression when meeting someone so why not make the most of it?" I conduct, on average, 100-200 in person interviews a year and am seeing an alarming trend when it comes to interview etiquette - sloppy ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - I Will Not Hire You If You Are Not A Referral. 6 Tips To Become A Referral. - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerDid you know that 75% of hires in the United States are made by referrals? This means somebody you know knows somebody who is involved in the hiring process or can at least get your resume to the right person. The question is then, how many people do you know? Hiring managers and recruiters hire ...
Views: 1062(1 vote) - 6 methods to Overcome the Interview Stress - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Marc DeBoerInterviews can always be a bit stressful and that is okay! It means you really want to do well and that is the first step to having a good interview. Below, are some tips to overcome the interview jitters. Night Before the Interview: Interview Prep: Be sure to do some interview prep ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - The Not-To-Do List: 5 Habits To Stop During An Interview - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerAre you getting interviews, but no offers? You have to stop, think and ask, "Is it me?" It may be and you do not even know it. Knowing your interviewing habits may seem tough, but with some practice you will be able to spot them. You simply need to make yourself aware of them, improve on them, ...
Views: 986(1 vote) - Why You Should Be Drinking At Work - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerWHAT!? Yes! We are serious; you should be drinking at work. Water that is. :-) There are a few reasons why you should be over at the water cooler drinking. It is believed that water will improve your concentration, provide better mental and physical efficiency and a greater level of ...
Views: 1005(1 vote) - Secure job in top-notch organization with finance degree - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Deep SinghFinance Degree is an important qualification in this economic stagnant era which is essential to deal any business in a well versed way. It is one of the valuable majors of master of business administration degree which opens many job opportunities in different sectors. A finance degree holder ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - Why conformity is killing you - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Gracie LakeIf you are not happy with your life right now, it’s because you have conformed. Conformity is when you align your attitudes, beliefs and behaviors with those around you. Trying to fit in may be killing you - and your dreams. By spending all your time trying to fit in and please people, it's ...
Views: 1260(4 votes) - The Truth About Physiatry Jobs - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Aliz QureshAlso known as rehab physicians, physiatrists are medical professionals who have the needed skills and knowledge in treating patients with injuries related to the nerves, muscles, as well as bones. Physiatry Jobs are quite challenging because this job requires a medical professional to work with ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - Otolaryngologist Jobs Description - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Aliz QureshThe medical field that deals with treatment of diseases that affect the ear, nose or throat is referred to as otolaryngology. The professional in this given medical area is referred to as an otolaryngologist. Otolaryngologists generally offer treatments for allergies, voice disorders, sinus ...
Views: 1343 - The False Schism of Modern Life - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2012 from kyle edwin shickWithout stopping to consider what your personal values want to contribute, quickly think of the definition of success. If you allow yourself the liberty of being completely honest, you probably conceived an image of some phase of material opulence. The US and associated WASP allies have ...
Views: 1339 - Increase Your Income Through These Online Jobs - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Samantha SeiffertOur economy has met a newfound ally in technology. Known as applied science, it has transformed a lot of industries making them realize their potential and our economy is one of them. WIth the latest advancements in technology, earning income online has been a staple topic with those that has ...
Views: 988 - Get Professional Oracle Fusion training - Do not miss out - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Harini KyathiLearning is a continuous process; it keeps you updated on the latest innovation and techniques. Corporate training is scheduled to brush the knowledge of employees and refresh it to improve productivity. Various IT companies need to keep up with the pace of technology and professional training ...
Views: 1060 - Capable of Disruptive Ideas? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Jane CranstonThe other night I was watching an interview of two major players at Google Ventures. Google Ventures is the in-house “radical” venture group of the organization, the people who hunt for new ideas and people with ideas, and then invests time and skills with them with the hope of finding the next ...
Views: 1589(2 votes) - Observation - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Charlie MooreObservation After watching the news today, 5 days after the shooting in Ct., it is amazing to watch the News Media and their experts explain who is to blame for this horrible shooting. Here is a list that I heard in under 1 hour of watching video games, guns, drugs, lack of God in School, ...
Views: 1633 - MBA Hospitality Hotel Management Career is Flourishing - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Sheila HaydenThese days, students are opting for multi dimensional courses, and is exploring new career ideas rather than considering the same old engineering courses or pursuing studies to become a doctor. Experiment is the new seed and students are trying every unique career option, the career they thing ...
Views: 1009 - How to Use Your Marketing Diploma Courses to Enhance Your Career Prospects - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from David AlexanderWant to have a career that is ever thriving and recession-proof? Then it is time for you to brush up on your people skills and embark on a marketing career. It is a dynamic field that offers many opportunities to anyone who is interested in dealing with consumers’ needs and wants. When you study ...
Views: 1633 - Recruiting process from the hiring managers point of view - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Gautam SinghThe recruiting process is very complex and is not as simple as a recruiter receiving your resume and you hope to get a job interview the next day. There is so much more that is involved from you sending in your resume to you getting a job offer. We want to explain the recruiting process to you ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - How a layoff can lead to a new career - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Gautam SinghWhen you lose your job in a market where there has been tremendous cut back in employment because of shifts in demand for products that are being manufactured in an industry that has seen better days then it may be time to look for another career. Unfortunately, this is a scenario that is ...
Views: 987(1 vote) - The Advantages of Having Your Own Small Business - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Gautam SinghEntrepreneurs are born every day based on the idea of fulfilling one's ambition in providing a better life for their family and the freedom to do the work that they were meant to do. There are many people that are taking the big leap in opening up their own business with the hope in earning a ...
Views: 1004(1 vote) - How can you tell that you are unhappy at your job - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Gautam SinghThere are so many people who would just read the headline of this article and already know that they are unhappy at their job. They feel trapped at their job and with not many prospects to get them to move onto their next assignment. The economy has made a lot of people in the workforce feeling ...
Views: 1080(1 vote) - Not being collaborative could damage your career - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Gautam SinghCompanies operate in a team oriented environment in which the need for communication and collaboration is an important criteria for any organization to be successful. When organizations need to staff their open positions then they need to find the right resources that will be able to integrate ...
Views: 1040(1 vote) - Top 4 things you should do before you leave your job - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Gautam SinghWe invest a lot of time, energy, and emotion into our positions. We develop a lot of working relationships with our co-workers and clients. When you leave a job and move into new position in another company there are a lot of things that are involved before you can make your move. After you have ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - How a positive attitude could improve your career - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Gautam SinghWe as a human race are very dynamic and complex in our thoughts, actions, and emotions. We have to balance the good with the bad and sometimes there are imbalances that can cause problems in our lives. There are people who have a glowing aurora that emits positive energy while the others that ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Charlie MooreGratitude Most people believe that each day is a gift and that we should be grateful for it. How many people actually are grateful for each day I don’t know, but I would guess that it is not as much as it should be. How many people enjoy each day, realize that each day is different and we ...
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