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- Get a Job Interview by Breaking the Rules - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Shirley RayA recent news article observed that one of the three biggest mistakes you could make when involved in a job search is "contacting an employer through means other than what they've specified..." because it "is a sure fire way to get noticed -- in a bad way." While it's true that there is no ...
Views: 1169 - Why Job Seekers Are Frustrated and What They Can Do About It - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Shirley RayThere was an interesting blog post recently by a resume guru noting the frustration job seekers experience when faced with conflicting advice from resume experts. That frustration is easy to relate to because even we professionals don't always agree on what's correct. Every advice giver ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Top 7 Reasons Resumes Fail to Get the Interview - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Shirley RayThe number of job seekers sending out resumes is growing exponentially with each passing day. It's unfortunate that the vast majority of these job seekers will end up sitting at home wondering why the phone doesn't ring with a call for an interview. Some will simply not be qualified, but just ...
Views: 2452(3 votes) - 5 Ways to Get a Job Through a Recruiter - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Shirley RayRecruiters exist to find people for jobs, not jobs for people. Once you've chosen a recruiter specializing in your field and she has agreed to represent you, you still have to do you part. These five actions will help you succeed when working with placement professionals. 1. Be ...
Views: 1212 - Fatal Job Hunting Mistakes - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Shirley RayIf you're not getting interviews or job offers, even though you're applying for jobs you know you're qualified to do, you may be making one or more fatal job hunting mistakes. These job hunting mistakes are all the more tragic because they can be so easily corrected. You should know ...
Views: 1302 - Ace the Screening Call to Get the Interview - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Shirley RayJob postings on major internet job boards tend to generate a large volume of resumes. If your resume stands out well enough to make it through the preliminary sorting you'll receive a phone call. The purpose of this screening interview is to determine whether you meet the minimum position ...
Views: 3732(1 vote) - Write a Resume That Gets the Interview - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Shirley RayA great resume won't get you hired. You can only get hired if you get face-to-face with the hiring authority. Your resume has one major function: to get you an interview. Get invited to that important first meeting by giving your resume these characteristics. 1. Focused Content If you ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - 10 Common Interviewing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Shirley RayThe U.S. unemployment rate is higher than it's been in 26 years making today's employment market more competitive than it's been since 1982. Competence or even excellence in your chosen field doesn't necessarily translate into interviewing know-how. Too often job seekers unknowingly ...
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