Job Seekers Ten Tips For Getting That Job!

 
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by: Vijay Varute

1. Take responsibility - invest in the blame game and dilute the focus and energy required for getting that job - yes we have a complete absence of political leadership - yes we have a media that feeds off doom and gloom - nothing else but they cannot change your life - only you can choose that reality.

2. Realise that all is not lost - the majority of people cannot answer the following question at an interview "why do you want the job?" Mastery at this question will put you in the top ten per cent.

3. Go for a job in your industry of choice – don't just go for any job energetically interviewers will know that you don't really want it, and will wait for someone who truly does. Be prepared to work at a junior level to follow your dream - it is easier getting up the ladder than in the door.

4. Build a compelling book of evidence that will prove you truly want the job this should include highlighting past experience and Web presence on the topic.

5. Become an expert in your area - follow the 10,000 hour rule invest three hours a day on researching your passion - open your mind to creating not just finding a job.

6. Leverage power of the net to develop expert status -set up google alerts on your topics of interest- develop your own virtual research team for free. So you want to become a motivational speaker – why not set up a Google alert for "motivational speaker!"

7. Imagine attending an interview with expert status in your field - opens up subcontract possibilities - at minimum you have differentiated yourself from the competition.

8. Develop interpersonal skills simply open your eyes and be led by interviewer's body language not your notes - awareness is key - if they are asleep they are asleep! So change strategy or choose to travel the insanity loop where you keep doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result.

9. Too often interviewers recruit those that mirror their own inadequacies or brilliance -so talent doesn't always win the day. Be aware and mirror where they are at.

10. Have faith -true talent will always find a way.

Accepting an Employment Offer

 

 
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By Tamara Dowling, CPRW 

Mr. John Baskin, President
Rainbow Bridge Technologies
1591 Casson Way, Suite 93
Fairmont, New Jersey 05321 

Dear Mr. Baskin, 

I am happy to accept your offer to become Chief Engineer at Rainbow Bridge Technologies at the annual salary of $100,000.
Thank you for the assistance you and Mr. Kendall have provided throughout the interviewing and negotiation process.
I look forward to my first day at your offices on August 21, 2001. In the meantime, feel free to contact me at (415) 555-0101. 

Sincerely, 

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Charles Percy

4 Ways to Balance Your Job Search

  

 
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Posted By: Jessica Holbrook  

 

Whenever I talk to job seekers who have been unsuccessfully searching for work for a long time, I often hear a common theme. These candidates have spent almost 100% of their job search time sitting behind a computer searching through online job ads. This is simply not the most effective use of your time out of the workforce. Here are some tips for balancing your activity during your search:

Make a point to network every single week.

The old adage, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” really is true. In most cases, a friend or colleague won’t be able to get you a job for which you’re not qualified, but they may be able to get you an interview when your resume would otherwise have been overlooked. Anything you do that involves talking to other people about your job search counts as networking, whether it’s lunch with a former coworker, coffee with a recruiter, or a formal networking event in your area.

Schedule time for follow-ups.

Whether you’re inquiring about a submitted job application or following up with a colleague you met while networking, these intimidating tasks often get pushed to the back burner as you prioritize your time. Scheduling them into your weekly agenda ensures that you will set aside adequate time to close the circle with various activities that you’ve started.

Update your social networking profiles.

If you’ve taken the time to develop your LinkedIn profile, you should be logging in at least once a week, and preferably more often. The various groups on LinkedIn offer a never-ending conversation on topics from looking for a job to news relevant to your field. Following companies allows you to discern trends related to their hiring seasons. A fully developed profile also allows recruiters and hiring managers to search for you, so keep your information as current as possible.

Build your professional brand.

The candidate who walks into a job fair or interview knowing who they are and what they can provide has a remarkable edge over a candidate who’s still figuring these things out. Spend some time developing a branding statement, printing business cards for yourself, and engaging in activities that support your brand—whether that means volunteering, blogging or tweeting about your field, or consulting. When you walk into a room and say, “Hi, this is who I am and this is what I do”, it makes a powerful statement.

Having a polished resume is critical to your job search. However, sending that resume off to online postings is not how you should spend 100% of your job searching time. Make sure you’re interacting with other people both in person and online to maximize your chances of standing out from the crowd.