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I know in today’s economic climate how tempting it can be to take advantage of any job offer that comes your way. Many career opportunities look great on paper and at times, out of sheer desperation to be among the employed, you tend to view these opportunities through rose-colored glasses.However, be careful. Here are the best ways to investigate if a job is the right fit or not.
Talk your way into the job you choose….qualified or not! Could you hear yourself saying….? “Sir, my goal is to succeed. I plan to do that by working hard to provide value and service to our clients and my co-workers. I will fall and stumble at times, however I am determined to use these opportunities to learn and improve myself. I would be honored to work with your firm and hope I am blessed with the opportunity.”
When it comes to getting a job at a small business, who you know is what really matters. Many small businesses won’t turn to an executive search firm or post an advertisement on a job board, relying instead on referrals from friends, family and colleagues. Because of that, job seekers have to go about their search much differently than when trying to work for a large corporation.
Job Hunting for Veterans is very different than it is for civilians. Veterans face misunderstanding and suspicion in their search for work. Translating military experience into something a civilian boss can understand is a unique challenge.
Every time you apply for a job you have the chance to be a standout, a star, or at least a unique individual with a string of talents that may be a great match for the employer’s needs. But many don’t see themselves that way or sell themselves that way.
It’s no secret the job market is tough. But whether you’ve been unemployed for two months or two years, you can still gain new skills, fill gaps in your resume and network, all the while giving back to your community through volunteering.
Wendy Doulton knows what it takes to land a job. In her 15 years of experience as a recruiter she’s led talent acquisition teams at Yahoo Media Group, DreamWorks and Google, and now serves as the principal of her own firm, Los Angeles-based Katalyst Career Group. The most recent addition to her résumé? Star of Bravo’s television special “The Headhuntress,” in which she gives struggling job seekers tough love advice and ultimately helps them triumph.
Anyone who wants a new job or a new assignment this year could start with a clear picture of their ideal position – their destination – and then develop a roadmap on how they’ll get there.
It’s 2012, a New Year and time to consider personal goals and changes in your life to make now, so life is better this year than it was last. Let’s leave the personal up to your own devices and plans, but for those of you interested in changing your job or advancing your career, here are 5 ‘simple’ career resolutions to consider.
As midnight approached and the final minutes of 2011 tick-tocked away, what did you pledge to achieve in 2012? According to Psychology Today, losing weight and exercising more are the two most common New Year’s resolutions. Getting out of debt, saving money and going back to school are also quite popular – and honorable – pledges. However, for those beginning 2012 as job seekers, resolutions pertaining to the job search are likely paramount. Here are six resolutions that may help you secure a new position before you even lose the post-holiday bulge.
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