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Check out TweetyJobs
hello. welcome to our career-centric social network. This is BIG. If you are out of work, under-employed, or simply looking to build your career network by connecting with others, TweetyJobs.com is the best place to build your career brand online. Over the past several months, we've been developing a brand new career-centric social networking website called TweetyJobs.com. Unlike traditional job boards, this site harnesses the power of social networking and allows you to truly connect... |
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Who's Hiring at the Best Companies to Work For - 2010 Vol 2
Reposted from CareerAlley "No time for losers 'Cause we are the champions - of the world" - Freddie Mercury We all need to work (unless you are independently wealthy). So why not make work a great experience? Why not provide benefits that make people feel good about getting up every morning and going to work? The companies on the "Best List" have a common theme. They all recognize that, while having a great product is important (otherwise they would not be in business), treating your employees... |
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How a professonal trainer's 5 principles of strength can boost your job search
A client showed me an article he had written about fitness conditioning. He referred to Russian strength expert Pavel Tsatsouline, who used five principles to train the American military's special forces. At first blush, they relate directly to a successful job search:1. FocusedApplying for jobs haphazardly, without a goal and without targeted employers or companies automatically weakens your job search and puts you in a "deficit" position. Deficits may include applying for "anything," applying... |
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Latest job market report for july
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- U.S. employers continued to hire but at a sluggish pace that adds to pessimism about the economic outlook and may put pressure of the Federal Reserve to take more steps to support the economy. Private sector payrolls rose by an estimated 71,000 in July, the Labor Department said. Total nonfarm payrolls fell by a seasonally adjusted 131,000 in July, but all the lost jobs were temporary jobs at the U.S. Census. The number of temporary Census workers dropped by 143,000.... |
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Who's Hiring from the Fortune 500 - Vol 19
Reposted from CareerAlley "The height of your accomplishments will equal the depth of your convictions." - William F. Scholavino The quest for a new job can be taxing and discouraging at times, all the more so if you are unemployed. Companies have picked up their hiring (evidenced by a slight dip in the unemployment rate) after returning to profitability and cutting to the bone over the last few years. The Fortune 500 is a great place to focus your search. Remember, jobs posted on company career... |
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Job Search Marketing Toolkit for College Grads - Vol 2
Reposted from CareerAlley “You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world." - Tom Brokaw Graduation is just around the corner. Or maybe you've already graduated and are looking for a job. Whatever the reason, your toolkit must be filled with the latest tools (and not missing any). Yesterday's post covered off on Resumes and Cover letters. Today... |
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Whats happening in online job postings.
Just got some good news from Indeed.com's recent job market report... Indeed's July Industry Employment Trends continue to show year-over-year job posting improvement. Eleven out of the twelve industries we track saw positive posting gains. The most encouraging trends were in Transportation and Manufacturing, two industries that are often viewed as early indicators for overall economic improvement. Healthcare job postings declined 2% year-over-year, but the industry continues to have the most... |
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Whats the fastest growing NYC job sector?
Although the latest unemployment numbers for New York City still show tough times for many job seekers, recent reports from a number of resources show the polar opposite for those in the information technology industry. According tot he most recent numbers, the overall unemployment rate for New York City was 9.5 percent in June, experts estimate the rate is half that, or even lower, for the high-tech industry. Some companies are even engaging in battles for hard-to-find tech talent, said a spokesman... |
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Job Search Marketing Toolkit for College Grads & Entry Level Job Search
Reposted from CareerAlley "Carpe, carpe diem, seize the day boys, make your lives extraordinary." - Dead Poet's Society "Seize the day" but be prepared. For those that follow my blog, you will be familiar with the Job Search Marketing Toolkit. Your toolkit should include everything you need for your job search. The difference with the toolkit presented today versus the link above is that today's post will focus on tools for college grads and entry level job searchers. There is too much to cover... |
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Social Networking for Executives
Social networking has become deeply rooted in the vast majority of everyday life. People use it for entertainment, communication and now increasingly more for work. Yet, there are many people who don’t want to either invest the time or don’t know how to set up profiles and use these different sites. It is not a passing fad that will be gone in a few months—it’s here to stay, so why not make the most of it? Initially it may seem absurd, but social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook... |
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College Grad & Entry Level Job Search Week - Vol 1
Reposted from CareerAlley "This is your life and it's ending one minute at a time." - Fight Club - 1999 - Chuck Palahniuk Okay, did I get your attention? Your first job marks the beginning of your 10,000 day career (do the math) and, while you are probably just hoping you get a job, you should prepare for the long haul (working that is, not job search) and try to pick a job that suites you best. The posts over the next few days will focus job search resources for college grads and those looking... |
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5 Little Secrets about Networking
Networking isn't about looking for a job. The truth is networking is a way of life. It is about making new friends and developing trust! Whether you a college graduate or seasoned executive, it is never too early or to late to start. Here are five things to help you understand the real meaning of networking. 1. BE "OTHER CENTRIC" Networking is not about spewing your 45 second commercial. It is about meeting people and developing a relationship. Always show interest in others. Ask them what... |
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Company Career Sites and Other Resources - Sales Jobs
Reposted from CareerAlley "A sale is not something you pursue, it's what happens to you while you are immersed in serving your customer." - Anonymous You know the old saying, a good salesperson can sell anything. I'm sure there is some truth to it, but to be a successful salesperson takes a certain personality and skill-set that (in my opinion) can't be easily be taught. It is one of the few careers where you know fairly quickly how you are doing (and if you are not doing well you will not... |
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Company Career Sites - Technology Companies
Reposted from CareerAlley "Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning." - Rich Cook The vast majority of companies have some form of technology, but not may companies are drive technology. There are the usual suspects (some of which are featured below), but it really depends on how broadly or narrowly you define technology. As an... |
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Branchout = Facebook Plus Linkedin Divided By Job Search
Branchout, a new application that helps job seekers makes Facebook work like Linkedin opened in beta this week. Branchout helps Facebook users leverage their network for job search in a similar way that’s common to Linkedin users. Why is this important? There are a number of reasons - for starters, Facebook just passed 500 million users making it more than 7 times larger than Linkedin. Besides the obvious advantage of size, Branchout can bring some additional advantages over Linkedin. I talked... |
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Company Career Sites - Consulting Firms
Reposted from CareerAlley “Sometimes it takes an expert to point out the obvious.” - Scott Allen Consulting is "The act of providing information, analysis, and recommendations" and is a career choice that is very different than most. To be a successful consultant, you need to have great interpersonal skills, a high level of confidence, good communications skills and a particular area of expertise. It also doesn't hurt to be good at sales (in fact, it is a requirement at the more senior... |
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The social network of Jesus!
Here is the social network of Jesus designed using the bible and especially the new testament. What I mean by "social network of Jesus" is the fact that Jesus lays at the centre of the network, he is the hub of the network, the person who knows everyone, the point of contact for all the relationships. Definition A social network is made of nodes (people) and ties (relationships), and the sum of all these nodes and ties, is a social network. It can be ego centered (around a specific person) or... |
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Company Career Sites Week - Financial Services
Reposted from CareerAlley "Some people dream of success... while others wake up and work hard at it." - Unknown The posts over the next few days are about focusing on the source of jobs - companies. Yes, headhunters, job search sites and networking are all great ways to get a job, but let's face it - all of the jobs are with companies. So I figured, why not start at the source for a few days? So stop dreaming about success and let's get to work! What are Company Career Websites? Most major... |
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Video: Pioneering Leadership - Scott Thompson President, Paypal
PayPal has received more than 20 awards for excellence from the Internet industry and the business community at large; for Scott Thompson, who started out as PayPal's SVP and CTO, overseeing information technology, product development and architecture for the company, the reason is simple: technology is key. In this program, you will find out: * The role technology plays in leadership * How to manage technological innovation on a global scale * Why leaders need to understand all functions of... |
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Best Job Search Tools On Linkedin 2010
Linkedin considers itself a job search site as much as a social network. While Linkedin heavily promotes its ability to connect you to friends of friends of friends, it also features some tremendously powerful job search tools. I’ll discuss some of the best today. Linkedin has a number of tools that are less than apparent to users who aren’t yet power users. Since many Linkedin users don’t devote much time to the site until they start searching for a job, there are a lot of users who haven’t... |