One of the biggest factors in a successful job search is mindset. Anger, frustration and discouragement can cause a job search to fizzle. Optimism, enthusiasm and an open mind will take job seekers in the direction of new and fulfilling work. Here are some things to do to keep a positive mindset. Read More
Finding Openings at Small Companies and Start-ups
After looking at what you can demonstrate about yourself to increase your chances of landing jobs in small companies , let’s see where you can find some of these openings. Unlike large firms, small companies and start-ups do not always have formal job listings. There is no substitute for networking and it becomes all the more necessary when looking for jobs in small companies. Focusing on your networking efforts and broadening your network is the best way to discover these hidden jobs. Read More
When You’re Feeling Down During Your Job Search
It’s common for people who are out of work to experience certain degree of depression. When we are feeling down and depressed, it can be difficult to manage even some simple tasks in our daily lives, not to mention the more mentally demanding job seeking activities. This feeling sometimes gets multiplied when compounded by the financial pressure of being jobless. A natural consequence is an ever-growing dark cloud that hangs over our head that seems to be preventing us from moving forward. Read More
Seattle Job Openings: SEOmoz
We ran into a fellow Seattle company, SEOmoz, last week at SMX conference in Seattle. They are a cool group of people doing great work. They currently have eight open positions. From SEOmoz.com: “SEOmoz develops SEO software, provides a robust link intelligence API, and hosts the web’s most vibrant SEO community.” Benefits include competitive salary, stock options, 31 paid days off, travel opportunities, home Internet access, transportation options, health benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA), 401k with company match, and weekly catered lunch. Read More
Making the Most of Hiring Ebs and Flows
Have you ever heard that no one gets hired in August? That’s not really true, of course, but there are seasonal recruitment cycles including peak and slow periods. Understanding them can give you an edge and improve your chances of getting hired. By knowing which months of the year are the most popular hiring periods in specific companies and industries, you can plan your job search process more efficiently. During the months of slow hiring, prepare yourself for the busy hiring period.
Jump-start Your Digital Job Search
I just came across an interesting article on College Aftermath about some best tactics for the modern job search. The article is right on about today’s job search – in the digital age, your job search is completely different than even ten years ago and it should absolutely begin online. The tips for applying to jobs over the Internet are fine – if you are applying through the classic job portal online. But before you do that, remember to check your network:
Turn Your Resume Straw Into Gold
I’ve just been handed a list of six terms that no one is interested in seeing on your resume. When you see them on your resume here are some reminders of ways to revise them to your advantage. Keep in mind: Get to the point quickly.
1) Responsible for
Doesn’t every job come with responsibilities? Instead speak to the outcome of your responsibility.from: Responsible for production costs….
to: Improved profit margins by reducing production costs 10% in three months.
Are You A SMART Job Seeker?
If you want the qualities of a successful job seeker, consider:
1) Strategy: Most job seekers have none, or poor strategies for approaching job search. There are hundreds of applicants per job via electronic listing and many looking for work still use this method as their main approach when only 15% of jobs are found online.
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