by Fredia Woolf | Sep 1, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers
Concentrating your attention to the four “Re’s” that you can influence is more likely to lead to a productive job search than vainly focusing on the Result. In the last post, we discussed how to think about your Resumé, and today, we look at another critical factor...
by Fredia Woolf | Aug 25, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers
Last time, we talked about refocusing your job search energies from the Result, which is beyond your control, to the other four “Re’s” that you can do something about. Today let’s look at the first “Re”, your resumé. Isn’t it interesting that the rich and varied...
by Nichole E | Aug 20, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers
If you think your resume should be all about your experience and your accomplishments, then you’re not going to like what I have to tell you. As a job seeker looking for placement at the Executive level in the not-for-profit sector, it’s important to prove...
by Nichole E | Aug 16, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers
I’ve done a bit of traveling this year, and if there’s one thing I’ve gained from it, it’s that there are always doors waiting to be opened. Some of these doors are found at industry conferences. Part of my travel involved attending such...
by Fredia Woolf | Aug 15, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers
Searching for work can be tedious and stressful in the best of times. While there are those lucky few who somehow always seem to find themselves in the right place at the right time, there are the rest of us who have a lot of heavy lifting to do before we land any job...
by Nichole E | Aug 13, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers
Whether or not the job market is in the tank, you need a support network during your job search. A support network can mean different things to different people. For some, it’s a chance to make new contacts. For others, it’s a way to stay sane during the...
by Karen Alphonse | Aug 11, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers
During the past several months, clients have approached us asking how to manage a stalled application process. Silence is unnerving for highly motivated executives with the kinds of backgrounds that would have guaranteed a quick hire just a couple of years ago. The...
by Nichole E | Aug 7, 2009 | Job Seekers
As tough as the job market is, there are some people with secure jobs who are still wanting to change their present situations. Whether you’re unhappy with your present situation or simply looking for a more fulfilling opportunity, it’s in your best...
by Nichole E | Aug 4, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers
Sometimes it happens: That which seems too good to be true really is. Your job search is no different, and understanding its outcome is important. I’ve applied for positions for which I thought I was perfect, but, for whatever reason, I got passed by, and the...
by Michele Allen | Jul 30, 2009 | Recruiters
Today’s economy has flooded the labor pool creating more of a labor ocean; there are more people available to work than there are available jobs. On a very basic level, this means recruiters are inundated with applicants all vying for a handful of opportunities. The...
by Nichole E | Jul 27, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers
Often when you’re in an interview, the pressure is on to perform. Unfortunately, in your excitement to sell yourself, you can forget to be human. Salespeople will tell you that in order to close the deal, stop focusing on the sale at the end, and start paying...
by Nichole E | Jul 27, 2009 | Job Seekers, News
Today’s economic situation requires employers to run their organizations a little differently now than from even a year ago if they want to stay afloat. According to a recent news article, fundraising, accounting, and finance positions are much sought after by...
by Nichole E | Jul 23, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers
Your resume is your calling card. Long before you reach the interview stage, you are judged by your talents, your affiliations and what you can offer an organization. While you want to cover all of the above points in your resume and cover letter, you don’t...
by Nichole E | Jul 22, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers
When hunting for a new job, your references often have the big say as to whether or not you get the job. While hiring managers don’t necessarily take the word of a former employer as gospel, what a former employer says may carry weight in regard to getting you...
by Nichole E | Jul 21, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers
When job hunting, being overqualified is not usually a question. Being UNDER qualified tends to be the concern. Still, from time to time, we find ourselves in the position where we are overqualified for a position. This once happened to me , so when I applied for the...
by Michele Allen | Jul 14, 2009 | Recruiters
There are a million ways to get in touch with all kinds of people these days — friends, colleagues, family members, future clients and potential candidates for a job opening. There is also a clear divide between old-school and new-school recruiters when it...
by Nichole E | Jul 13, 2009 | Job Seekers, News
A recent new article sparked a thought in me that I’ve always believed to be true: Volunteering not only opens the doors for the people you help, but it can open doors for you as well. The article, located at boston.com, reports that volunteering is turning in...
by Nichole E | Jul 9, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers
I remember a time almost five years ago when I was out of work. It wasn’t long into my unemployment when I got into a comfortable routine of getting up in the morning and looking over the paper with my coffee. Still situated comfortably in my pajamas, I would...
by Nichole E | Jul 8, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers
If you’re looking for a job right now, join the club. Whether you’re returning to work or you are one of the millions of people out of work, the jobs are few and far between. That doesn’t mean that the jobs aren’t out there though. What that...
by Michele Allen | Jul 7, 2009 | Job Seekers, Recruiters
Whether you’re a job seeker looking for a new position or a recruiter seeking your next potential new hire, be prepared to sell yourself! Effectively selling yourself or your business is a key component in successful networking, and there’s no better way to get the...
