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Is This Simple Resume Mistake Costing You Interviews?

You’ve worked long and hard on your resume – you feel certain it represents you effectively. You send it out and eagerly await the responses …. and hear nothing.

The problem might not be your resume content – it might be your file format.

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Is This Simple Resume Mistake Costing You Interviews?

You’ve worked long and hard on your resume – you feel certain it represents you effectively. You send it out and eagerly await the responses …. and hear nothing.

The problem might not be your resume content – it might be your file format.

Read More at Blue Sky Resumes

Mike Hanes
ProVisionTech

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Some Friendly Reminders for the Frustrated Job Seeker

April 21, 2010 by sparktalk 

By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Rita Ogbeama

Are you frustrated with your job search? If so, you are not alone. There is nothing more frustrating than looking for opportunities when none seem to exist.

The following are a few tips the frustrated job seeker should embrace. The advice is simple and often discussed, but also often overlooked. Sometimes, the most basic advice is the most vital.

Stand Out

It is not an easy to stand out in the hiring environment most companies have adopted today. In today’s market, you are competing with many applicants for the same opportunities. You have to think about unique ways to use your resume and cover letter so you can stand out and communicate your brand effectively.

Know When to Adapt

The biggest mistake job seekers make is not realizing when their resume and/or cover letter is not effective. If you are not getting results, you need to change it up. Do not be afraid to try different formats! I am sure you know everyone has different opinions on resume formatting and content, which means employers will to.

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LinkedIn announced this week a new paid account exclusively for job seekers called the Job Seeker Premium Account. The upgrade, LinkedIn says, is intended to help LinkedIn members stand out from the crowd, reach out to hiring dec…

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LinkedIn announced this week a new paid account exclusively for job seekers called the Job Seeker Premium Account. The upgrade, LinkedIn says, is intended to help LinkedIn members stand out from the crowd, reach out to hiring dec…

CIO Magazine

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LinkedIn announced this week a new paid account exclusively for job seekers called the Job Seeker Premium Account. The upgrade, LinkedIn says, is intended to help LinkedIn members stand out from the crowd, reach out to hiring dec…

CIO Magazine

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As a Dallas IT Recruiter and Dallas Technical Recruiter, I have never a problem getting IT candidates to move to the Dallas area from other states.  We have some of the best weather, no state income tax, more house for the money than many other cities in the US, and just a better economy in general.

The Dallas Business Journal reports that the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth are both considered among America’s Top 100 places to live, according to RelocateAmerica.com.

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Careers Slideshow: Job Interviews: Beyond IT Skills

Job-interview "must do" steps that have nothing to do with your tech skills.

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Being Creative in Your Job Search: So Much More than Gimmicks

Cross Posted from Guerrilla Job Hunting

We’ve heard the arguments ad nauseam, and they can be said to be true of almost any age. I’m sure you’ve heard time and again, that because of the precarious economy, competition is extremely stiff and the only way that anyone is going to make it is to "stand out from the rest." This is certainly a valid argument, but in an economic climate in which everyone is trying to one-up one another, standing out isn’t simply about being flashy. Creativity as distinguished from ostentation (or flashiness) is the most essential element in searching for a job, but it’s absolutely necessary once you get your job, too. In fact, creativity is perhaps the most sought-after quality in the job market today.

Consider this—economist and social scientist Richard Florida speculates that what he calls the "creativity class" has and will become the driving force in America’s economic development in the twenty-first century. Although Florida defines the creative class in a number of ways, he identifies two groups of creative types—the Super-Creative core, whose work "along with problem solving, may entail problem finding," and Creative Professionals, who "draw upon complex bodies of knowledge to solve specific problems."

Now what does this all mean in terms of your job search? For one, if the creative class is indeed a highly-sought after group of people, then the process of successfully finding employment will be, by definition, a whole other ball game. Instead of simply come up with cute, new "tricks" to make yourself stand out, the best course of action is to demonstrate—every step of the way, through your resume, your interview, even approaching the initial job search in the first place—how you fit this mold of a creative individual.

One very small example of demonstrating creativity that Richard Florida mentions in a Creative Class blog article is Facebook and Twitter status updates. Although the article initially explains how portraying a bad image on social networking sites can cost you your job (as we all know by now), he suggests that the opposite also holds true. Florida posits that posting interesting, clever status updates with relevant articles and other resources will demonstrate to potential employers your enthusiasm for living a creative life—something that many recruiters are increasingly looking for in job candidates.

Above all, being creative in your job search is not just a way to help you get noticed among the legions of potential job candidates. Rather, creative job search techniques—something that Guerilla Job Hunting is all about—are important for their own sake. They are a window into the world of the Creative You, someone whom employers are desperately seeking out.

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Dallas-Fort Worth unemployment drops slightly to 8.3%

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Almost a third of IT workers surveyed said their satisfaction with their pay had dropped this year. But overall… http://ow.ly/1v4QF

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Are you a job fair goer? If you are, consider some of the following ideas and strategies as you represent you and your brand at that next job fair event…

1. Smile.

2. Walk confidently with good posture.

3. Shake hands firmly.

4. Maintain good eye contact.

5. Take a writing instrument with you.

6. Take a notepad for jotting info.

7. Take extra copies of your resume, references, business cards, etc.

8. Ask questions and show interest.

9. Initiate conversation and introduce yourself.

10. Say ‘good morning, good afternoon, hello, or hi’ — it won’t kill ya’!

11. Be pleasant and polite.

12. Act happy to be there.

13. Refrain from saying "I am looking for a job and will take about anything."

14. Show gratitude and appreciation.

15. Follow-up when you say you will.

16. Show energy and enthusiasm, regardless of how long you have been out of work.

17. Make yourself memorable — in a good way.

18. Practice your ‘elevator pitch’ prior to arrival.

19. Treat fellow job seekers with respect.

20. Look your professional best.

21. Discover one new idea or one new bit of wisdom.

22. Meet at least one new person.

23. Take a moment to meet, greet workshop leaders.

24. Offer to help somebody with something.

25. Speak with confidence.

26. Share a job search tip with co-attendees.

27. And always, say thank you.

cross-posted billiesucherblog

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Preparation

• Research - Doing your homework pays off. If you’re passionate, excited and knowledgeable, it’ll show.
• Know why you want the job - Use the information available on our site to determine which opportunities may be right for you. Explore the possibilities, and be ready to explain why you’re the best candidate.
• Ask the right questions - There’s a good chance we’ve provided the answers to your questions on our site.  Make sure to bring any unanswered ones to your interview.
• Be prepared to answer many questions - Be ready to answer any question we might pose. Practice interviewing with a friend or relative.
• Know your resume - Read over your resume and be prepared to share relevant examples and stories about your previous experiences. This is your chance to reveal the credentials that will make you an asset to our success.

Presentation

• Arrive early - On-time is considered 10-15 minutes early.
• Professional Attire - Dress professional. Clean cut. Conservative. Nothing flashy.
• Bring extra resumes, pen, notepad - You may want to take notes during your interview or jot down questions.
• Be conscious of body language - Your body language says a lot about your attitude, your level of interest and whether or not you are paying attention.
• Answer questions honestly - You know yourself better than anyone. Be truthful with your answers.
• Don’t speak negatively of former employers/co-workers - We look for employees with class and strong character.

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Common Interview Mistakes

Question: What are some of the most common mistakes people make when it comes to a job interview:

Answer:

1. Not being on time.

2. Offering a weak or wimpy handshake.

3. Showing disrespect or being discourteous or rude.

4. Texting or talking on cell phone during interview.

5. Lack of knowledge about the organization and its mission, values, goals, and clientele.

6. Inability to speak about personal brand with confidence, clarity and conviction.

7. Disheveled, poor appearance and lack of good grooming.

8. Don’t take the interview conversation seriously.

9. Lack of knowledge about the product (YOU) and its value, impact on the organization.

10. Lack of career focus and direction.

11. Lack of professionalism in words, actions and overall demeanor.

12. Poor communication skills when there appears to be no valid reason for same.

13. Bad attitude and use of negative-sounding language, including profanity.

14. Unwillingness to embrace social media, technology to keep up with changing times.

15. Lack of overall preparation.

cross-posted billiesucherblog

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Lunching at Five Guys in Chicago, one of the things I really liked about the place was the music. The music was upbeat, energizing, rhythm and bluesy and loud…not so loud you couldn’t talk, but loud enough that you noticed and could ‘feel’ it (and write a blog post about it some weeks later).

Watching one of my favorite television shows, CBS Sunday Morning, there was a story about Muzak and music’s impact on consumers. Got me to thinking that if music ‘entices’ people to spend, I wonder if music might also be used to help motivate people to search for jobs — you know, put them in a good place mentally to get ‘revved up’ for the ride?

What do you think? Does music inspire and motivate you to ‘buy’ yourself a job? What impact, if any, has music had on your job hunt? Is there a particular song that has motivated you into action that could be of value to job seekers?

~ "Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted — one moment — would you capture it or just let it slip?" ~ Eminem

cross-posted billiesucherblog

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