Archive for February, 2010
Take Charge of Your Career and Job Search
Posted by at 28th February, 2010
If you want to move both your job search and career forward: tune in to JobRadioUSA’s Career Guide Episode 35: “How to Take Charge of Your Career and Job Search,” Tuesday March 2nd at 9PM EST.
Debra Benton – “CEO Whisperer” and NYT bestselling author of How to Think Like a CEO – will explain how to strengthen your career guide:
Secure Your Future via Career Diversification
Posted by at 23rd February, 2010
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Today’s job market is shaky and several career guide consumers are hesitant to spend. Some economists believe it will take until 2014 to replace the 8M+ jobs lost since December 2007. Likewise, it is important to diversify your income streams to gain control of your future. Below is a four-step career guide process to help you accomplish this.
Identify a Potential Part-Time Business
During your job search, also take time to identify your passion or what you like to do. Next determine if you can commercialize this passion. Ideally you want to start a part-time business with low start up cost. Feel free to review some of my previous blog posts that discuss this in more detail.
Design Your Career and Let Your Talents Work for You
Posted by at 19th February, 2010
If you want to move towards a fulfilling career with better work-life balance, financial security, and control over your future: tune in to JobRadioUSA’s Career Guide Episode 34: “How to Design Your Career and Let Your Talents Work for You,” Tuesday February 23rd at 9PM EST.
Dr. Paula Caligiuri – one of the most prolific career guide authors in the field of international business – will discuss how to:
Be Proactive During the Job Screening Process
Posted by at 16th February, 2010
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You successfully concluded your career guide interviews and turned in a completed job application with references. Human resources of your potential employer told you that if you are an ideal candidate, the company will proceed with a background and reference check. As you patiently wait for an update, below are two career guide tactics you should use beforehand.
Acquire Good to Great References
Before submitting your reference information, call your professional references to provide an update. Let them know that you are interviewing for a position and as a result they may receive a reference request form. Ask them if they can provide you with a great reference.
Overcome Challenges During Your Job Search
Posted by at 14th February, 2010
If you want to keep hope alive, stay motivated and enthusiastic, and maintain a positive mental attitude during a tough career guide job search: tune in to JobRadioUSA’s “How to Overcome Challenges During Your Job Search and Life” Tuesday February 16th at 9PM EST.
Noah Blumenthal – bestselling career guide author and one of the world’s “Top 100 Minds in Personal Development,” – will discuss or provide:
Do Not Make These Job Search Mistakes
Posted by at 11th February, 2010
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I read an article on CNN that shared stories of discouraged job seekers who halted their job search. It was clearly evident that several of them were making similar, common blunders. Below are the job search mistakes you do not want to make during your career guide search.
Flood the Market with Your Resumes
How many times have you heard these stories? “I applied to 700+ jobs and only generated 0-2 interviews” OR “I spend 4 hours a day using the Internet to put my profile and information out there.” Obviously if you are applying to hundreds of jobs, some of them are not ideal or relevant and suitable for you. Also it takes time to apply to online job postings including customizing your resume and cover letter for each career guide position (if you are doing this).
