We have a new term for those who dramatically quit their jobs, thanks to the JetBlue flight attendant, Steven Slater: “Hit the Slide!” With so many people picking up the work of 3-4 or more jobs that have been eliminated, the frustration and stress levels are very high in many organizations. Who doesn’t want toContinue reading “Career Path for Hitting the Slide”
Category Archives: Job Search
Recruiters Using Social Networks
In addition to keeping your resume up to date, be sure your online presence is giving you the visibility you need. The 2009 Jobvite Social Recruitment Survey shows that recruiters are using online methods for finding candidates more than ever. LinkedIn use grew from 80 percent in 2008 to 95 percent of respondents in 2009Continue reading “Recruiters Using Social Networks”
Volunteerism and Career-Building
While you are looking for a job, or while you are working full-time, stay off the couch and do something for others. Volunteering improves your career. Here are the stats: According to CareerBuilder, 63% of hiring managers said that volunteer work is relevant experience when it comes to evaluating a candidate. And according to aContinue reading “Volunteerism and Career-Building”
Hidden Jobs = Buried Treasure
There are at least five reasons that many jobs are never posted on job boards or even on company websites. It isn’t that the company is trying to be sneaky, its just that ‘things happen.’ 1. An unexpected letter of resignation 2. The maternity leave that becomes extended, permanently 3. The Trump card is playedContinue reading “Hidden Jobs = Buried Treasure”
Rethinking Retirement – Boomers and GenX
Where do you fit into the workforce? Today’s organizations are facing challenges like never before with our current demographics. Check out this article for some interesting thoughts for both managing staff as well as your own career.
What do Employers Look for in Hiring Boomers?
Employers must hire people that can advance the organization’s mission, strategic goals and contribute to the team and well-being of the organization. Some hire for a good attitude and offer training on the specifics (customer service jobs are prime example). Candidates must be well-versed in explaining how both their transferable skills and industry or professional skillsContinue reading “What do Employers Look for in Hiring Boomers?”
Under-qualified for the Job?
Can’t get promoted? Tired of new hires that you have to train? Does the next job in your career path, or in your organization, require skills or a degree you don’t have? Feeling stuck in dead-end job? I’ve heard this frequently in both the public and private sectors. Recently I’m hearing it loudly in agenciesContinue reading “Under-qualified for the Job?”
Not an “Elevator Speech”
You meet someone at a social event or are introduced by a mutual friend and they ask “What do you do?” The next time they ask, “What do you do?,” try giving them some information they can personally relate to, and that will help them remember your name. If you feel good and proud ofContinue reading “Not an “Elevator Speech””
Timing is Everything
Readiness is what I’m thinking here. There are times we just aren’t in the right frame of mind to accept a new idea, or anything different that the current thinking. Sometimes we are ready. This hold true for asking for a raise, more budget, time off, as well as creating a subsidiary, initiating a mergerContinue reading “Timing is Everything”