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May 3, 2004 The Career News Vol. 4, Issue 18
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The Latest News, Tips and Tools For Your Career
How Long Have You Been Out Of Work?
Pat Schuler, Business Development Coach
MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- Logically, you know that it could take months, and lots of them, before you find a fit. Deep inside, are you feeling guilty, embarrassed, or ashamed when the topic comes up? What's wrong with you that it's taking so long? How do you keep from carrying a defeatist attitude into all aspects of your job search? How do you keep from wanting to give up?
First, recognize that these feelings are normal, and virtually everyone looking for a new position has some portion of them. Second, honor the feelings. Don't ignore them. Don't stuff them or medicate them with food, alcohol or drugs. Third, work to craft candid answers for your networking that come from a place of peace and power instead of despair or victimization. Practice/role play until your voice sounds upbeat and normal. Fourth, re-examine your criteria and your job search processes and activities. Last, if these steps seem impossible, seek the support of counselors, groups or a strong career coach to help you through the process.
Has The Job Market Been Tough On Your Finances?
Staff Writer, The Career News
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Mounting bills, so common in this economic downturn, are a double-edged sword for job hunters. On the one hand, money problems and harassing creditors can distract from the positive attitude critical to landing a job. On the other hand they can raise a red flag for many employers, who now routinely run credit checks on candidates.
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Boomers Become Their Own Boss
Abridged: HoustonChronicle.com
NEW YORK, NY -- Millions of boomers, whether they left long-held jobs by choice or were unexpectedly laid off, have discovered a sense of unexpected freedom as entrepreneurs. According to a recent survey by AARP, 40 percent of all small business people in the United States are older than 50. "Boomers are leading the way in this entrepreneurial wave," said Tony Lee, editor in chief of StartupJournal.com. "They have the resources and the built-in talents, and there are ways for them to work for themselves without starting from scratch."
Boomers are finding two avenues for self-employment that don't require starting at the beginning - franchising and consulting. Franchising provides a support system for new entrepreneurs in the form of the franchiser's guidance and a network of other franchise owners, while consulting allows the newly self-employed to make use of their existing skills.
Boomers seeking to work for themselves should make sure they have a comfortable nest egg, at least a year's salary. Success also requires more than opening a storefront or hanging out a consulting shingle. New entrepreneurs still have to sell themselves, no matter how successful they've been in their previous careers.
For Best Referrals, Ask The Right Questions
Pat Schuler, Business Development Coach
MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- As you network, are you asking the right questions? Does your request sound like this: "Do you know anybody with job openings in sales?" A general question like this nets us a general answer, if any.
Take a tip from top sales professionals and fine-tune your questions. The more specific your question, the easier it is for your resource to pluck a contact from their database. Consider this model: "I'm interested in speaking with a company owner or VP of Sales in a company that offers a technical product, with software leading the list. It should be a big ticket, complex sale. While I'm most interested in software companies, I've had great success in shortening the sales cycle and improving margin across industries. Can you think of one or two people who would fit that profile?"
This model is specific, succinct and can be delivered in less than thirty seconds. Your listener has specifics by which to search their database and you sound focused and professional. Which do you think is more effective?
Business Cards Are Great For Networking!
Staff Writer, The Career News
LEXINGTON, MA -- Even though networking may sound scary, it's simply talking to people, finding out what they do and exploring if you can help each other. Up to 80% of job seekers today find their jobs through networking. It works! Don't be shy. Put on professional clothes, your best smile and go as frequently as possible. You may also make some life long friends.
Whether employed or not, you should ALWAYS carry a fresh supply of business cards to hand out when the time is right. There's nothing worse than making a great contact, searching for a pen and writing your number on a napkin that they're sure to lose! Personal business cards project an image of professionalism and leave a lasting impression.
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Community Colleges Offer Retraining Options
Abridged: Reuters News Services
NEW YORK, NY -- For those affected by the growing number of jobs being moved overseas, community colleges offer a second chance at another job, employment experts claim.
As more companies search for cheaper sources of labor, retraining American workers, particularly at the community college level, is the best way to keep them competitive within a changing work force, said John Challenger, chief executive of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, an international outplacement firm. Workers with skills in new areas and technologies will have an easier time switching industries or even starting their own businesses, he said. The small size of community colleges and relatively inexpensive tuition have made them ideal for retraining displaced workers, said George Boggs, president and chief executive of the American Association of Community Colleges.
The idea of championing the country's community colleges as a salve for job losses has the support of the federal government. As part of the White House's plan for workers, the president has pledged $250 million in grants to fund partnerships between community colleges and employers.
Which Career Sites Should Your Resume Be On?
Staff Writer, The Career News
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Recruiters are reporting a higher number of positions to fill than in months past and most are turning to career websites to instantly find qualified candidates currently on the market. However, with so many available candidates, and large fees charged them by the biggest job boards, many hiring managers have turned to a variety of the smaller job boards to look for new employees.
So while it may take some time posting your resume on ALL the best sites, large and small, it's the best way to maximize your job opportunities. If you want the exposure but also want to avoid spending 60 hours filling out 90 web forms, consider letting a service like ResumeRabbit do the work for you. Fill out just one easy form and in about 15 minutes you'll be posted on 90 top career sites like Monster, Headhunter, HotJobs, FlipDog, CareerBuilder, Dice and more! A comprehensive list of all the sites they post you to is on their home page.
Whether you do it by hand or use a service like ResumeRabbit, creating accounts on all the best career sites will give you access to millions of jobs and exposure to 1.5 million employers and recruiters daily. Try out ResumeRabbit now!
Give 'Em What They Want
George Blomgren, Tips From An Employer
MILWAUKEE, WI -- On your resume and in interviews, what you say doesn't always matter as much as how you say it. If you want to convince an employer you are a talented designer, your resume should look great. A writer should come across as articulate. A managerial candidate should speak of the successes and dynamics of teams, not just of him- or herself. A customer service representative should seem responsive, conscientious and well spoken.
Take time to consider the position for which you are applying, and the desired traits, and position yourself accordingly. What if you don't know what traits are desired? Generally, the posting offers clues.
Daring souls may even try calling in advance to gather intelligence. Unless the posting says no phone calls, there is nothing wrong with picking up the phone, asking for the person who's hiring and saying, "I'm just calling for more information about the position." Then ask a few carefully selected questions, such as "What types of people have been successful in this position previously?"
Professionally Prepared Resumes - Without the Cost!
Staff Writer, The Career News
PLEASANTON, CA -- You have 15 seconds (and that's being generous) to catch a potential employer's interest through what's written on your resume. It's just a piece of paper, but it can make or break your chances of landing the job of your dreams...so start impressing! There are many websites that claim to help you create an effective, professional-looking resume. But, how can you be sure?
Professional resume writers can charge hundreds of dollars. Here's how you can get a professional resume for a fraction of the cost! ResumeMaker, which the New York Times called,"...the Arnold Schwarzenegger of resume-writing software," now has a simple online version. It offers an easy "fill in the blanks", step-by-step guide that takes about 20 minutes, with recommended resume phrases along the way and several sample resumes and cover letters to review - all pre-written by resume writing experts.
The system automatically designs your resume according to your selected "look and feel". You can easily save your finished resume as a Text, Word Processing, HTML or PDF file. You also get a personal resume web page for prospective employers that you can update at any time and unlimited use of the service for a year. Try out ResumeMaker now - its easy and worth your time!
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