Archive for August, 2009
Resume for Leaders that Gets Results
Posted by at 13th August, 2009
I have read and heard stories of several job seekers applying to hundreds or thousands of job postings with either no or minimal response. Early in my job search I applied blindly (which I do not recommend) to suitable positions where I met at least 50% of the requirements. I did not customize my resume (which I do not recommend as well) and out of the 20 positions I applied to; this resume generated 13 responses or a 65% response rate.
Job Campaign Week 2 Q&A Call
Posted by at 10th August, 2009
During this call with master career strategist, Ron Nash:
- 1. Participants provided quick updates (including accomplishments) regarding their job search
- 2. Participants asked questions or sought solutions to potential problems
Most importantly, I encourage everyone to listen to this call because it provided very good insights for job seekers.
Play the audio version of this call. | Download this episode (right click and save)
Let’s exceed 1000 total listeners Tuesday night!
Posted by at 10th August, 2009
Although 80%+ of the job market is hidden, individuals are landing positions from job postings. However, competition for these positions is extremely fierce. Likewise, tune in to Tuesday’s Episode V of the Career Factory Talk Show: “How to Effectively Use Job Boards.”
Expert guest, Steven Rothberg, Founder and CEO of CollegeRecruiter.com, will discuss job board techniques and tips that can get you hired. So spread the word by encouraging fellow job seekers to participate in Tuesday’s night live call.
Are You Screened Out by the Salary Question?
Posted by at 6th August, 2009
In my pre-MBA sales career, I did not like it when prospects asked for the price of a product/service; before I had the chance to determine which product/service was ideal for them and to demonstrate the value of this particular offering. As I result, I delayed answering the question by stating, “Well it depends. Until we discuss your needs and interests, I have no way of knowing what we may recommend or what it may cost.”
Likewise, one of my pet peeves during my current job search is when potential employers persistently demand my previous base salary – since I never provide my salary expectations. Then use this information to screen me out when my previous salary exceeds their desired salary range.
Job Campaign Week 1 Q&A Call
Posted by at 3rd August, 2009
Below are the topics we covered during the first questions and answers (Q&A) call of the “8 Weeks Till Our Next Job” Campaign:
- 1. I mentioned the preliminary partnership I established with Jobing.com. Ron Nash provided information about Jobing.com
- 2. Ron Nash briefly explained the benefits of this job support and accountability group
- 3. We introduced ourselves by mentioning our name, location, professional background, position we are seeking, and a few of our targeted employers
- 4. We opened up the rest of the call to questions
