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”
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Most Critical Career Skill – Trend Spotting
“In this era of accelerating change, knowledge alone is no longer the key to a prosperous life. Trend Spotting, or Foresight is the critical skill. Knowledge quickly goes out of date, but foresight enables you to navigate change, make good decisions, and take action now to create a better future.” From the World Future Society’sContinue reading “Most Critical Career Skill – Trend Spotting”
Raised by Wolves
That phrase has become an ear-worm for me recently. It generally refers to someone who has misbehaved in a social or work setting. I recently read a book about how our bosses sometimes act like they were raised by wolves. At first I took issue defending the wolves. Their system works for them…because they liveContinue reading “Raised by Wolves”
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”
Disengaged in the Middle
Managers have an on-going challenge to see that their staff are working to their optimum – doing interesting, challenging and things that engage many of their skills. The recent Gallup Journal article shows that the “Frustrating Forties” is a time when we’ve past learning the ropes and often aren’t getting much professional development. Not surprisingly,Continue reading “Disengaged in the Middle”
Are Your Management Skills Up to Date?
I’m not talking about knowing the latest ‘flavor’ of management or the buzzwords. “Retention” is the battle cry once again. Many organizations are now using engagement survey stats for managerial performance measures. Your management skills along with to your technical credibility keep you viewed as a valuable contributor, not just a place holder, by yourContinue reading “Are Your Management Skills Up to Date?”
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”
Managing Across Commonalities
“They weren’t necessarily as different as the media had been portraying.” Kristin Murray, HR director, Presbyterian Support New Zealand, is researching the generations for a PhD thesis entitled, Diversity Management. Her surveys, based on a card-sort methodology, turned up a striking degree of similarities across the generations. For example Veterans (1922-1945), Baby Boomers (1946-1964), GensContinue reading “Managing Across Commonalities”
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?”