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How to use Linkedin
In our 7th and final career break audio on tips for using LinkedIn if you are unemployed, networking author Diane Crompton has some advice. Many of those out of work have a hard time figuring out these new online tools they need to be on. Hopefully these tips will help. (download mp3) 1 min Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Share your...  JobRadio.fm -
Sat, 09/04/2010 - 18:15
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Employers Offer No Clear Consensus on How to Address Employment Gaps
Asked what method job-seekers should deploy to explain gaps in their employment history, respondents to the the 2010 Orange County Resume Survey* offered no strong preferences. About 40.4 percent advise including a statement in the resume’s Work Experience section describing reasons for the gap(s), while 8.3 percent felt this statement should appear at the bottom of the resume. Almost 26.2 percent suggested including a statement in the cover letter describing reasons. A surprising 25 percent... Quintessential Resumes and Cover Letters Tips -
Sat, 09/04/2010 - 14:31
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Free Guide to Journaling Offered
The site Women’s Memoirs is offering a free 22-page book, Journaling Essentials: Everything You Need to Know to Start by Amber Lea Starfire. Here’s what’s in the guide includes: Seven Wonderful Benefits of Journaling: Each benefit comes with an exercise and space to conduct the exercise. The benefits Starfire discusses are: Self-Care Catharsis and Emotional Healing Clarity Making Meaning of the Meaningless Personal Growth Holding Onto... A Storied Career -
Sat, 09/04/2010 - 13:07
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Transferable Skills in the Job Search
Cassandra writes: I currently work with an insurance company. Five years ago, I received my BBA, with a major in finance. I am looking and have been looking for a job that will utilize what I learned during my four years at a higher-ed institution. Everything I come across requires that you have job experience. How am I going to get the experience if no company will give me a chance? Most of the positions that I am interested in are financial analyst positions. The Career Doctor responds: I’m... The Career Doctor Blog -
Sat, 09/04/2010 - 11:58
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How To Pick The Right Career
Picking the right career can seem oh so challenging. You’re probably thinking that there are so many career paths out there. How do I pick the one that suits me most? Some parts of the previous... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Employment Digest -
Sat, 09/04/2010 - 09:30
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About Half of Employers Preferred Chronological Resume in Survey
Almost half (49.4 percent) of surveyed employers said they prefer chronological resumes, according to results from the 2010 Orange County Resume Survey.* Almost 39 percent preferred a combination of a chronological and functional resume format, while just under 6 percent preferred a purely functional format, 3.5 percent had no preference, 2.4 percent preferred a portfolio. Given strong sentiment against any type of functional format reported by employers in recent years, the finding that more... Quintessential Resumes and Cover Letters Tips -
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 19:46
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Networking Tips for Shy People
By Margaret Steen, Monster-HotJobsNetwork, network, network: It's the most common advice job seekers hear. And it's good advice--in a recent HotJobs poll, 58 percent of respondents said that networking had helped them land their most recent job. But for people who aren't naturally outgoing, the very idea of networking can cause a lot of anxiety. Many of us dread "schmoozing" with large groups of people. The good news for those people is that networking isn't just about working a crowd. In fact,... The Salary Reporter - Kristina Conwan -
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 19:13
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The Huge Gap Between Candidate Expectations And Employer Reality In Social Media
The article “Should You Search Social Media Sites for Job Candidate Information?”, provided views of a gap between candidate expectations and employer reality, when it comes to social media. While the article itself was interesting (I’ll include some quotes), the comments were fascinating! It was amazing to see the disconnect between candidate expectations vs the reality of employer/recruiter actions. The article was published by American Express and posted on Facebook by... reCareered -
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 17:47
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AOL Change – Job Site of the Week
I’m changing my role as a writer for AOL and will start to write a “job site of the week” article/post. I already have a handful of sites I want to write about… do you have any recommendations? I’ll share the articles with you, here on this blog. If you have any suggestions of sites that help you in your job search or career management, leave them in the comments or email me, tweet me, etc. JibberJobber Blog -
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 15:51
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Asking Questions in a Job Interview
Yolanda writes: What kind of questions should I ask my prospective employers, when they ask me “do I have any questions.” The Career Doctor responds: A great question. Employers are truly interested in answering your questions, but mainly they ask you because they want to see how much you prepared for the interview — and to try and make a judgment about your interest in the company and the position. If you don’t have any questions, the interviewer may assume... The Career Doctor Blog -
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 15:07
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Personal Branding is Dead?/Long Live Personal Branding
Through a blog post from my colleague Karen Katz, I learned that Mitch Joel had declared personal branding dead. Though his headline was “Personal Branding RIP,” he actually said personal branding as a concept has lost its way — and, as I didn’t realize until later, he made this statement back in February. The kinds of criticisms Joel leveled at the way some individuals brand themselves could be addressed through storied branding. For example, he says that “Those... A Storied Career -
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 12:52
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Making the Switch - 5 Tips for Changing Careers
Maybe you’re bored with your current job or you have just started to lose interest in it. Perhaps you’re looking for a job where you can make a difference in someone’s life or you want a job that allows you a more flexible schedule. It’s very common for people to want to change careers or industries at some point in their lives. But, changing careers can be nerve-racking. To help relieve anxiety and frustration, follow these tips to make your career change a smooth transition. Evaluate... Movin' On Up -
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 10:32
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TrendWatcher: The Corporate Yin and Yang of Social Media
Welcome to a Trendwatcher Channel Podcast on TotalPicture Radio with Peter Clayton reporting. According to The Rise of Social Media, a report that the American Society for Training & Development commissioned from the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), a very small percentage of employees are using social networks, wikis, blogs, podcasts or shared media for work-related learning. Very few are using micro-blogs such as Twitter, Yammer, -- or virtual worlds or augmented realities. Joining... Total Picture Radio -
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 10:10
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5 Unique Steps to Landing a Job
Here's a few job search tips from Steve Siebold, author of the new book How Rich People Think. Siebold says job seekers should stop applying for random positions and getting frustrated, and instead, try using what he calls “5 Steps to Landing a Job Through Rich Thinking.” He guarantees this method will help get any job seeker’s foot in the door! It goes like this: 1. Approach small and medium size businesses and offer to sell their products/services on 100% commission. 2. Volunteer... Secrets of the Job Hunt -
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 09:30
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Success Tweet 100: Care About What You Do
I’m really enjoying writing this series of posts further explaining the ideas in my latest career success coach book, Success Tweets: 140 Bits of Common Sense Career Success Advice, All in 140 Characters or Less. I hope you’re enjoying reading them. I’m pleased to say that Success Tweets is now in its second printing. You can pick up a copy at your local book store, or online at Amazon.com. Better yet, you can download the eBook for free at http://www.successtweets.com. Today’s... Bud Bilanich -
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 08:58
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Are You Experiencing Resume Information Overload?
Navigating the waters of career advice can be murky at times. Everyone seems to have an opinion about what you should or shouldn’t do and what you should or shouldn’t write. With all the information... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Employment Digest -
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 08:17
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Six steps for first-time job hunters
Congratulations, you've done it! You made it through college, have your degree in hand and are finally ready to make your mark. You are now in the real world and it's time to get your professional life started. If you are in the middle of this crossroad, it can be scary, exciting, confusing, overwhelming or all of the above. Following are some steps to make a successful college-to-real world transition. Step 1: Pinpoint Your Direction. After four (or five, or six) years of college, you... Position Ignition -
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 07:00
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Don’t Rush the Job Search!
In a survey earlier this year, of more than 5000 UK job seekers by TotalJobs.com, it was found that 60% spend less than two hours working on each application following a job search including the time it takes to write a resume and covering letter and to prepare for an interview.What does this reveal? It seems that many of us think that when we’re looking for a job, we have to cram in as many job applications as possible. The laws of probability determine that the more jobs we apply for, the... Career Rocketeer -
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 07:00
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Friday Spoing
This Friday we have a slo-mo Spoing for ya: I have no idea why this is so funny, but it is :o) Have a very happy weekend! The Chief Happiness Officer -
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 06:59
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Happy Labor Day!
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) Dear Readers, The Glass Hammer is taking a few days off to celebrate Labor Day. In the meantime, check out some of our recent popular articles. Voice of Experience: Erika Karp, Managing Director and Head of Global Sector Research, UBS Investment Bank On Being Bold: Thought Leadership and Why It Is Risk/Reward New Solutions: Developing Diverse Leadership at ING Five Innovative Ways to Improve Gender Diversity at Your Company Also, don’t forget to check... The Glass Hammer -
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 06:00
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