Minggu, 30 Oktober 2005
Resume Visibility
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Sabtu, 29 Oktober 2005
How to Make a Resume
The steps in "How to make a resume" = are a process and it takes a bit of effort. It is not complicated, though. Follow the steps shown below and you will make a resume that employers get excited about.
How to Make a Resume – Step 1
The first thing you need to do is something that most job candidates fail to do. They fail to think ahead. Before you even begin to write or start tapping on a keyboard, you need to spend some time reflecting on what it is that you want to accomplish with the resume.
Yes, of course, you want to get a job. But, will just any job satisfy you or are you looking for a particular type of position? Get specific. Drill down your career choices until you know exactly what you are interested in pursuing.
How to Make a Resume – Step 2
Write your Objective Statement. Employers are not mind readers. Unless you identify the type of work you are seeking, you may not find what you are looking for. This is especially true if you are changing careers.
When you focus on this portion of your resume, be sure to keep the statement positive, concise and centered around the needs of the employer. The best resumes subtly sell their skills as a mean of benefiting the organization they are targeting.
***To review the remaining steps, please visit my website at the: "How to Make a Resume" page.
How to Make a Resume – Step 1
The first thing you need to do is something that most job candidates fail to do. They fail to think ahead. Before you even begin to write or start tapping on a keyboard, you need to spend some time reflecting on what it is that you want to accomplish with the resume.
Yes, of course, you want to get a job. But, will just any job satisfy you or are you looking for a particular type of position? Get specific. Drill down your career choices until you know exactly what you are interested in pursuing.
How to Make a Resume – Step 2
Write your Objective Statement. Employers are not mind readers. Unless you identify the type of work you are seeking, you may not find what you are looking for. This is especially true if you are changing careers.
When you focus on this portion of your resume, be sure to keep the statement positive, concise and centered around the needs of the employer. The best resumes subtly sell their skills as a mean of benefiting the organization they are targeting.
***To review the remaining steps, please visit my website at the: "How to Make a Resume" page.
Jumat, 28 Oktober 2005
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Kamis, 27 Oktober 2005
Maximum Exposure - Minimum Effort
INSTANT Resume Distribution
To find the right job,you have to get your resume in the hands of the right people.
ResumeDirect is the best way to reach thousands of the most influential job decision-makers in the United States, instantly!
Maximum Exposure – Minimum Effort
If you want your resume in the hands of the right recruiters, then CareerBuilder.com is the place for you. INSTANT Resume Distribution Hundreds of Job Categories all across the nation are covered which allows YOU to target your resume exposure to your desired field and location.
The more visibility you get, the more interviews you will get.
Along those same lines, you have the ability to select multiple job functions as well as a variety of industries and locations. You are not limited to submitting your resume to a single location or type of job. This opens a world of opportunities up for you.
INSTANT Resume Distribution
To find the right job,you have to get your resume in the hands of the right people.
ResumeDirect is the best way to reach thousands of the most influential job decision-makers in the United States, instantly!
Maximum Exposure – Minimum Effort
If you want your resume in the hands of the right recruiters, then CareerBuilder.com is the place for you. INSTANT Resume Distribution Hundreds of Job Categories all across the nation are covered which allows YOU to target your resume exposure to your desired field and location.
The more visibility you get, the more interviews you will get.
Along those same lines, you have the ability to select multiple job functions as well as a variety of industries and locations. You are not limited to submitting your resume to a single location or type of job. This opens a world of opportunities up for you.
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Selasa, 25 Oktober 2005
Job Search Methods - Part 2
America’s Job Bank, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, is an Internet site that allows you to search through a database of more than 1 million jobs nationwide, create and post your resume online, and set up an automated job search. The database contains a wide range of mostly full-time private sector jobs that are available all over the country. Jobseekers can access America’s Job Bank at: http://www.ajb.org. Computers with access to the Internet are available to the public in any local public employment service office, school, library, or military installation.
Using Internet Resources to Plan your Future, a U.S. Department of Labor publication, offers advice on organizing your Internet job search. It is primarily intended to provide instruction for jobseekers on how to use the Internet to their best advantage, but recruiters and other career service industry professionals will find information here to help them also. How to Use the Internet in your Job Search; The Job Search Process; and the Career-Related Pages, other U.S. Department of Labor Internet publications, each discusses specific steps that jobseekers can follow to identify employment opportunities. Included are daily tips and hints, plus a large database of links and job search engines. Many Department of Labor and other publications for jobseekers are available at:
http://safetynet.doleta.gov/netsourc.htm.
Check with your State employment service office, or order a copy of these and other publications from the U.S. Government Printing Office’s Superintendent of Documents. Telephone: (202) 512-1800. Internet: http://bookstore.gpo.gov or http://www.doleta.gov.
Services for special groups. By law, veterans are entitled to priority for job placement at State employment service centers. If you are a veteran, a veterans’ employment representative can inform you of available assistance and help you to deal with problems.
State employment service offices refer people to opportunities available under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998. WIA reforms Federal employment, adult education, and vocational rehabilitation programs to create an integrated, “one-stop” system of workforce investment and education activities for adults and youths.
Services are provided to employers and jobseekers, including adults, dislocated workers, and youths. WIA’s primary purpose is to increase the employment, retention, skills, and earnings of participants. These programs help to prepare people to participate in the
State’s workforce, increase their employment and earnings potential, improve their educational and occupational skills, and reduce their dependency on welfare, which will improve the quality of the workforce and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the Nation’s economy.
Federal Government. Information on obtaining a position with the Federal Government is available from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) through a telephone-based system. Consult your telephone directory under U.S. Government for a local number or call the Federal Relay Service for the hearing impaired (800) 877-8339. The first number is not tollfree, and charges may result.
Information also is available from the OPM Internet site at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov.
Professional associations. Many professions have associations that offer employment information, including career planning, educational programs, job listings, and job placement. To use these services, associations usually require that you be a member; information
can be obtained directly from an association through the Internet,
by telephone, or by mail.
Labor unions. Labor unions provide various employment services to members, including apprenticeship programs that teach a specific trade or skill. Contact the appropriate labor union or State apprenticeship council for more information.
Private employment agencies and career consultants. These agencies can be helpful, but they are in business to make money. Most operate on a commission basis, with the fee dependent upon a percentage of the salary paid to a successful applicant. You or the hiring company will pay the fee. Find out the exact cost and who is responsible for paying associated fees before using the service. Although employment agencies can help you save time and contact employers who otherwise might be difficult to locate, the costs may outweigh the benefits if you are responsible for the fee. Contacting employers directly often will generate the same type of leads that a private employment agency will provide. Consider any guarantees that the agency offers when determining if the service is worth the cost.
Community agencies. Many nonprofit organizations, including religious institutions and vocational rehabilitation agencies, offer counseling, career development, and job placement services, generally targeted to a particular group, such as women, youths, minorities, ex-offenders, or older workers.
For more information on Job Searches, go to: Professional-Resume-Example.com
Information source: http://www.bls.gov/oco/reprints/ocor001.pdf
Other links that might be of benefit:
How to complete Job "Employer" Application Forms
Fastest Growing Jobs
How to Benefit by using the Classified Ads
The Job Market
Using Internet Resources to Plan your Future, a U.S. Department of Labor publication, offers advice on organizing your Internet job search. It is primarily intended to provide instruction for jobseekers on how to use the Internet to their best advantage, but recruiters and other career service industry professionals will find information here to help them also. How to Use the Internet in your Job Search; The Job Search Process; and the Career-Related Pages, other U.S. Department of Labor Internet publications, each discusses specific steps that jobseekers can follow to identify employment opportunities. Included are daily tips and hints, plus a large database of links and job search engines. Many Department of Labor and other publications for jobseekers are available at:
http://safetynet.doleta.gov/netsourc.htm.
Check with your State employment service office, or order a copy of these and other publications from the U.S. Government Printing Office’s Superintendent of Documents. Telephone: (202) 512-1800. Internet: http://bookstore.gpo.gov or http://www.doleta.gov.
Services for special groups. By law, veterans are entitled to priority for job placement at State employment service centers. If you are a veteran, a veterans’ employment representative can inform you of available assistance and help you to deal with problems.
State employment service offices refer people to opportunities available under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998. WIA reforms Federal employment, adult education, and vocational rehabilitation programs to create an integrated, “one-stop” system of workforce investment and education activities for adults and youths.
Services are provided to employers and jobseekers, including adults, dislocated workers, and youths. WIA’s primary purpose is to increase the employment, retention, skills, and earnings of participants. These programs help to prepare people to participate in the
State’s workforce, increase their employment and earnings potential, improve their educational and occupational skills, and reduce their dependency on welfare, which will improve the quality of the workforce and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the Nation’s economy.
Federal Government. Information on obtaining a position with the Federal Government is available from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) through a telephone-based system. Consult your telephone directory under U.S. Government for a local number or call the Federal Relay Service for the hearing impaired (800) 877-8339. The first number is not tollfree, and charges may result.
Information also is available from the OPM Internet site at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov.
Professional associations. Many professions have associations that offer employment information, including career planning, educational programs, job listings, and job placement. To use these services, associations usually require that you be a member; information
can be obtained directly from an association through the Internet,
by telephone, or by mail.
Labor unions. Labor unions provide various employment services to members, including apprenticeship programs that teach a specific trade or skill. Contact the appropriate labor union or State apprenticeship council for more information.
Private employment agencies and career consultants. These agencies can be helpful, but they are in business to make money. Most operate on a commission basis, with the fee dependent upon a percentage of the salary paid to a successful applicant. You or the hiring company will pay the fee. Find out the exact cost and who is responsible for paying associated fees before using the service. Although employment agencies can help you save time and contact employers who otherwise might be difficult to locate, the costs may outweigh the benefits if you are responsible for the fee. Contacting employers directly often will generate the same type of leads that a private employment agency will provide. Consider any guarantees that the agency offers when determining if the service is worth the cost.
Community agencies. Many nonprofit organizations, including religious institutions and vocational rehabilitation agencies, offer counseling, career development, and job placement services, generally targeted to a particular group, such as women, youths, minorities, ex-offenders, or older workers.
For more information on Job Searches, go to: Professional-Resume-Example.com
Information source: http://www.bls.gov/oco/reprints/ocor001.pdf
Other links that might be of benefit:
How to complete Job "Employer" Application Forms
Fastest Growing Jobs
How to Benefit by using the Classified Ads
The Job Market
Senin, 24 Oktober 2005
Job Search Methods - Part 1
Personal contacts. Your family, friends, and acquaintances may offer one of the most effective ways to find a job. They may help you directly or put you in touch with someone else who can. Such networking can lead to information about specific job openings, many of which may not be publicly posted.
School career planning and placement offices. High school and college placement offices help their students and alumni find jobs. They set up appointments and allow recruiters to use their facilities for interviews. Placement offices usually have a list of part-time, temporary, and summer jobs offered on campus. They also may have lists of jobs for regional, nonprofit, and government organizations. Students can receive career counseling and testing and job search advice. At career resource libraries, they may attend workshops on such topics as job search strategy, resume writing, letter writing, and effective interviewing; critique drafts of resumes and watch videotapes of mock interviews; explore files of resumes and references; and attend job fairs conducted by the placement office.
Employers. Through your library and Internet research, develop a list of potential employers in your desired career field. Employer Web sites often contain lists of job openings. Websites and business directories can provide you with information on how to apply for a position or whom to contact. Even if no open positions are posted, do not hesitate to contact the employer and the relevant department. Set up an interview with someone working in the same area in which you wish to work. Ask them how they got started, what they enjoy or dislike about the work, what type of qualifications are necessary for the job, and what type of personality succeeds in that position. Even if they don’t have a position available, they may be able to put you in contact with other people who might hire you, and they can keep you in mind if a position opens up. Make sure to send them your resume and a cover letter. If you are able to obtain an interview, be sure to send a thank-you note. Directly contacting employers is one of the most successful means of job hunting.
Classified ads. The “Help Wanted” ads in newspapers list numerous jobs. You should realize, however, that many other job openings are not listed, and that the classified ads sometimes do not give all of the important information. They may offer little or no description of the job, working conditions, or pay. Some ads do not identify the employer. They may simply give a post office box to which you can mail your resume, making follow-up inquiries very difficult. Some ads offer out-of-town jobs; others advertise employment agencies rather than actual employment opportunities.
When using classified ads, keep the following in mind:
● Do not rely solely on the classifieds to find a job; follow other leads as well.
● Answer ads promptly, because openings may be filled quickly, even before the ad stops appearing in the paper.
● Read the ads every day, particularly the Sunday edition, which usually includes the most listings.
● Beware of “no experience necessary” ads. These ads often signal low wages, poor working conditions, or commission work.
● Keep a record of all ads to which you have responded, including the specific skills, educational background, and personal qualifications required for the position.
Internet networks and resources. The Internet provides a variety of information, including job listings and job search resources and techniques. However, no single Web site or resource will contain all of the information available on employment or career opportunities, so be prepared to search for what you need. Remember that job listings may be posted by field or discipline, so begin your search using keywords. Some Web sites provide national or local classified listings and allow jobseekers to post their resumes online. Other sites offer advice on how to search for a job, prepare for an interview, or write your resume. When searching employment databases on the Internet, it usually is possible to send your resume to an employer by e-mail or to post it online.
State employment service offices. The State employment service, sometimes called the Job Service, operates in coordination with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. Local offices, found nationwide, help jobseekers to find
jobs and help employers to find qualified workers at no cost to either. To find the office nearest you, look in the State government telephone listings under “Job Service” or “Employment.”
Job matching and referral. At the State employment service office, an interviewer will determine if you are “job ready” or if you need help from counseling and testing services to assess your occupational aptitudes and interests and to help you choose and
prepare for a career. After you are “job ready,” you may examine available job listings and select openings that interest you. A staff member can then describe the job openings in detail and arrange for interviews with prospective employers.
For more information on Job Searches, go to:
Professional-Resume-Example.com
Information source: http://www.bls.gov/oco/reprints/ocor001.pdf
School career planning and placement offices. High school and college placement offices help their students and alumni find jobs. They set up appointments and allow recruiters to use their facilities for interviews. Placement offices usually have a list of part-time, temporary, and summer jobs offered on campus. They also may have lists of jobs for regional, nonprofit, and government organizations. Students can receive career counseling and testing and job search advice. At career resource libraries, they may attend workshops on such topics as job search strategy, resume writing, letter writing, and effective interviewing; critique drafts of resumes and watch videotapes of mock interviews; explore files of resumes and references; and attend job fairs conducted by the placement office.
Employers. Through your library and Internet research, develop a list of potential employers in your desired career field. Employer Web sites often contain lists of job openings. Websites and business directories can provide you with information on how to apply for a position or whom to contact. Even if no open positions are posted, do not hesitate to contact the employer and the relevant department. Set up an interview with someone working in the same area in which you wish to work. Ask them how they got started, what they enjoy or dislike about the work, what type of qualifications are necessary for the job, and what type of personality succeeds in that position. Even if they don’t have a position available, they may be able to put you in contact with other people who might hire you, and they can keep you in mind if a position opens up. Make sure to send them your resume and a cover letter. If you are able to obtain an interview, be sure to send a thank-you note. Directly contacting employers is one of the most successful means of job hunting.
Classified ads. The “Help Wanted” ads in newspapers list numerous jobs. You should realize, however, that many other job openings are not listed, and that the classified ads sometimes do not give all of the important information. They may offer little or no description of the job, working conditions, or pay. Some ads do not identify the employer. They may simply give a post office box to which you can mail your resume, making follow-up inquiries very difficult. Some ads offer out-of-town jobs; others advertise employment agencies rather than actual employment opportunities.
When using classified ads, keep the following in mind:
● Do not rely solely on the classifieds to find a job; follow other leads as well.
● Answer ads promptly, because openings may be filled quickly, even before the ad stops appearing in the paper.
● Read the ads every day, particularly the Sunday edition, which usually includes the most listings.
● Beware of “no experience necessary” ads. These ads often signal low wages, poor working conditions, or commission work.
● Keep a record of all ads to which you have responded, including the specific skills, educational background, and personal qualifications required for the position.
Internet networks and resources. The Internet provides a variety of information, including job listings and job search resources and techniques. However, no single Web site or resource will contain all of the information available on employment or career opportunities, so be prepared to search for what you need. Remember that job listings may be posted by field or discipline, so begin your search using keywords. Some Web sites provide national or local classified listings and allow jobseekers to post their resumes online. Other sites offer advice on how to search for a job, prepare for an interview, or write your resume. When searching employment databases on the Internet, it usually is possible to send your resume to an employer by e-mail or to post it online.
State employment service offices. The State employment service, sometimes called the Job Service, operates in coordination with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. Local offices, found nationwide, help jobseekers to find
jobs and help employers to find qualified workers at no cost to either. To find the office nearest you, look in the State government telephone listings under “Job Service” or “Employment.”
Job matching and referral. At the State employment service office, an interviewer will determine if you are “job ready” or if you need help from counseling and testing services to assess your occupational aptitudes and interests and to help you choose and
prepare for a career. After you are “job ready,” you may examine available job listings and select openings that interest you. A staff member can then describe the job openings in detail and arrange for interviews with prospective employers.
For more information on Job Searches, go to:
Professional-Resume-Example.com
Information source: http://www.bls.gov/oco/reprints/ocor001.pdf
Minggu, 23 Oktober 2005
Transportation Industry Workers - Get Job Help
ETA News Release: [10/17/2005]
Contact Name: David James or Mike Volpe Phone Number: 202-693-4676 or x3984 / Release Number: 05-1854-NAT
U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces More than $3.7 Million to Train Transportation Industry Workers
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced two grants totaling more than $3.7 million to help address workforce shortages in the transportation industry as part of the President's High Growth Job Training Initiative. The grants were awarded to Community Transportation Development Center (CTDC) near Washington, D.C., and Atlanta-based United Parcel Service of America (UPS), and are the first in a series of investments resulting from long-standing consultations between transportation industry leaders and the Department of Labor.
“The transportation sector offers many good-paying job opportunities for workers with the right skills,” said Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. “This grant under the President's High Growth Job Training Initiative offers workers apprenticeships and training opportunities to acquire the necessary skills to build long-term careers in the transportation industry.”
CTDC will use $2 million in funding to address the need for a pipeline of skilled workers in Georgia, Oregon, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, and the Washington, D.C. area of Maryland. Systems will be created for apprenticeship, training and skill certification for bus mechanics; rail mechanics; rail signal maintainers; elevator/escalator technicians; and equipment maintainers. As a result, a national apprenticeship system for bus mechanics will be created, and 3,338 individuals will begin to receive transit maintenance training based on national standards developed through the initiative.
UPS, which has been awarded $1,789,970, will develop and implement a competency-based training program for driver service providers to help address the transportation industry's need for entry-level workers. The program will include Web-based courses, facilitator-led workshops and computer-based driving simulation. As a result of this project, a comprehensive program for driver service providers will train approximately 10,000 individuals.
Grantees and their multiple partners will contribute more than $49.5 million in their own leveraged resources to carry out these projects.
“Strong transportation links are critical to effectively managing the supply chain of goods moving through the global economy,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training Emily Stover DeRocco. “These initial investments being made under this initiative use multiple training strategies along with high-tech training tools to reach new audiences interested in pursuing careers in transportation.”
For further information on this initiative, visit www.doleta.gov/BRG/JobTrainInitiative/.
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Contact Name: David James or Mike Volpe Phone Number: 202-693-4676 or x3984 / Release Number: 05-1854-NAT
U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces More than $3.7 Million to Train Transportation Industry Workers
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced two grants totaling more than $3.7 million to help address workforce shortages in the transportation industry as part of the President's High Growth Job Training Initiative. The grants were awarded to Community Transportation Development Center (CTDC) near Washington, D.C., and Atlanta-based United Parcel Service of America (UPS), and are the first in a series of investments resulting from long-standing consultations between transportation industry leaders and the Department of Labor.
“The transportation sector offers many good-paying job opportunities for workers with the right skills,” said Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. “This grant under the President's High Growth Job Training Initiative offers workers apprenticeships and training opportunities to acquire the necessary skills to build long-term careers in the transportation industry.”
CTDC will use $2 million in funding to address the need for a pipeline of skilled workers in Georgia, Oregon, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, and the Washington, D.C. area of Maryland. Systems will be created for apprenticeship, training and skill certification for bus mechanics; rail mechanics; rail signal maintainers; elevator/escalator technicians; and equipment maintainers. As a result, a national apprenticeship system for bus mechanics will be created, and 3,338 individuals will begin to receive transit maintenance training based on national standards developed through the initiative.
UPS, which has been awarded $1,789,970, will develop and implement a competency-based training program for driver service providers to help address the transportation industry's need for entry-level workers. The program will include Web-based courses, facilitator-led workshops and computer-based driving simulation. As a result of this project, a comprehensive program for driver service providers will train approximately 10,000 individuals.
Grantees and their multiple partners will contribute more than $49.5 million in their own leveraged resources to carry out these projects.
“Strong transportation links are critical to effectively managing the supply chain of goods moving through the global economy,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training Emily Stover DeRocco. “These initial investments being made under this initiative use multiple training strategies along with high-tech training tools to reach new audiences interested in pursuing careers in transportation.”
For further information on this initiative, visit www.doleta.gov/BRG/JobTrainInitiative/.
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Chronological Resume - Format
Chronological Resume
This is the most commonly used format. It is written in reverse chronological order—with your most recent education and experiences listed first. It is also the easiest to develop.
Some of the benefits of a Chronological Resume include:
It emphasizes the organization(s) you worked for and the educational background that you have. If you work for a large well-known company (or have worked for 2 or more) this might be the right design for you.
Did you attend a respected educational institution? The Chronological format will highlight that better than the other formats.
If you will be staying in the same line of work, this style leads the employer through your progress easily and chronologically.
Do you work in a conservative field? Once again you will find that the Chronological format may be the best one for you. Many employers truly prefer a more traditional approach.
Of all the resume "flavors", the Chronological is good to use in nearly all circumstances. When it is well-written, it will almost never work against you, except perhaps in the most progressive of industries.
Click here to read more about the Chronological Resume Format
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Selasa, 18 Oktober 2005
Providing the Jobs
Who are the employment providers?
They are varied in size and scope.
Look at the list below for a list of employers.
Government agencies
Large corporations
Non-profit organizations
Small-business owners
Farms/Agriculture
Universities/Colleges
Work from home businesses
National Parks
Private K-12 schools
Web-based businesses*
How do employment-seekers find the employment-providers?
There are many, many ways to locate open positions.
Job Banks
Job Clearinghouses
Professional Associations
Networking
State Agencies
Headhunters
Temp Agencies
College Placement Offices
Career Fairs
Private Employment Agencies
Classified Ads
Contacting the employer directly
Web Sites
This is not an exhaustive list, but it will provide you with some places to start. Web sites alone are a huge source of information. Whether the sites are maintained by a headhunter, a Fortune 500 company or a college placement office, there are a host of resources available to assist in the job-search process.
If you would like to know more about the job-search process, please click on the link below:
Job Search
Planning Your Career
Take the time NOW to set the course for your future.
If you take the time to set your career goals, you will be ahead of 90% of the rest of the people out there who don’t bother to plan ahead. You will be more successful than your peers in the same field because you know where you are going and how you intend to get there. You will make more money and you will be much happier. Why? Because you didn't wait for destiny to step in. You took control of your life and made things happen.
Plan ahead.
Be successful.
Work hard.
Make good, sound decisions.
Live with integrity.
Plan your career: HERE
Minggu, 16 Oktober 2005
The Purpose of a Resume
What does Your Resume Accomplish?
Your resume must be better than anything your competitors have to offer if you are going to get an interview. A well-written resume generates phone calls. Those phone calls are from prospective employers who want to interview you for a job. If you are not getting phone calls and you are sending out resumes, then you need to take a closer look at your resume.
Any resume can list employment dates and job position titles, but only the best resumes speak the language employers want to hear.
Any resume can list employment dates and job position titles, but only the best resumes speak the language employers want to hear.
THE LANGUANGE OF RESULTS
If you just list the job duties you performed and hope the prospective employer makes the leap that you are a good employee, you are probably going to be in for a big surprise. You see, they don’t have time to read your job responsibilities and then ponder how you managed to accomplish all that you did. Hiring managers simply do not have that kind of time. They are scanning a resume for the words that show results.
MAKE IT EASY FOR EMPLOYERS
You have to show them that you are a cut above the rest of the crowd by providing concrete examples of your successes. Do the thinking for the employer and give them what they are looking for.
Sabtu, 15 Oktober 2005
Transferable Skills - What Are Yours?
How Your Transferable Skills Help You Get a Job
Your Resume and the Employer
What are transferable skills? These are the skills and abilities you possess which can be utilized in a variety of job positions. They are especially important to individuals who are changing careers or have little work-related experience, such as college students.
Why are these skills important? If you do not have a great deal of experience in the field of work you are pursuing, you will need to attract the prospective employer’s attention by emphasizing the skills that you DO have which relate to the position you are interested in.
When you understand what skills and abilities you have, you are better prepared to market yourself to employers. It’s difficult to explain to others what you are capable of when you haven’t taken the time to figure it out yourself. It’s especially important when you have little concrete experience in a given field.
These skills could literally make the difference between you getting a call for an interview – or someone else getting that coveted phone call.
To learn more about Transferable Skills, click here:
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Jumat, 14 Oktober 2005
Career Planning - Career Choices
Planning is a vital part of making wise career choices. Searching for the ideal employer is difficult, so you have to look ahead. You have to know what it is that you want. You have to set goals. Then, you have to strive to reach your goals. If you don't take the time to determine what your career path is, how are you ever going to know if you're actually headed in the right direction?
When you believe that you have a vision of your ideal job career, then you can focus on where you want to work, or rather, who you want to work for. At this stage, you must make decisions about employers based on how they fit with your career path.
Ask yourself:
Does the employer afford advancement opportunities?
What is the corporate climate like?
How is the organization positioned for future growth?
Is the company’s philosophy similar to my own?
What kind of reputation does the company have?
Again, determine your career path/career field first, then focus on which employer will take you where you want to go.
When you plan ahead, you'll be FAR AHEAD of your competition.
To read more about this, please visit:
http://professional-resume-example.com/career-planning-choices.html
When you believe that you have a vision of your ideal job career, then you can focus on where you want to work, or rather, who you want to work for. At this stage, you must make decisions about employers based on how they fit with your career path.
Ask yourself:
Does the employer afford advancement opportunities?
What is the corporate climate like?
How is the organization positioned for future growth?
Is the company’s philosophy similar to my own?
What kind of reputation does the company have?
Again, determine your career path/career field first, then focus on which employer will take you where you want to go.
When you plan ahead, you'll be FAR AHEAD of your competition.
To read more about this, please visit:
http://professional-resume-example.com/career-planning-choices.html
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics
THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION: SEPTEMBER 2005
(Employment Situation Summary)
Nonfarm payroll employment was little changed (-35,000) in September, and the unemployment rate rose to 5.1 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today.
The measures of employment and unemployment reported in this news release reflect both the impact of Hurri- cane Katrina, which struck the Gulf Coast in late August, and ongoing labor market trends. Over the 12 months ending in August, payroll employment grew by an average of 194,000 a month and the unemployment rate trended downward.
www.bls.gov/cps/
as reported on www.professional-resume-example.com
Kamis, 13 Oktober 2005
Administrative Assistant Cover Letter Help
What Is So Important About Cover Letters?
In a word – EVERYTHING!
It’s taking the best of your qualifications and characteristics and making them exciting and enticing to the prospective employer. It’s a carefully crafted letter that leads the employer to the resume to see why you are the best candidate for the job.
The best news is that it isn’t that hard.
In a word – EVERYTHING!
It’s taking the best of your qualifications and characteristics and making them exciting and enticing to the prospective employer. It’s a carefully crafted letter that leads the employer to the resume to see why you are the best candidate for the job.
The best news is that it isn’t that hard.
Competition for Administrative Assistant positions is intense. You have to stand out from the crowd in a positive, exciting way to ensure you are the one employers are determined to hire.
How do you make your cover letter “sing your praises”?
If you have already written your resume, the words you need are already mapped out for you. It’s just a matter of weaving them in and out of a few paragraphs. Ok, so it’s a little more involved than that. At least you have the hardest part done – the resume.
It’s much easier to pull from the resume and reflect on your character when you have put the time in to create a professional personal history. Not only that, but since you know about the employer from having written your targeted resume, you have much of what you need to target the letter as well.
The cover letter builds on the resume and leads the employer toward it. Its goal is to get the employer excited about the resume. It is a sales tool, just like the resume is. Sell yourself in a compelling and exciting way. Inject energy and let your best qualities reach the employer through carefully written examples and anecdotes. Don’t just state what you are capable of, show the employer with vibrant language that attracts and invites the employer to want to know more.
Let your personality show, but remain professional.
Selasa, 11 Oktober 2005
Expectations - And Work
Your Job and Your Needs
Everyone has expectations for themselves and others. Have you thought about your own expectations for your success in the work arena?
What about...
- How many hours do you think you will have to work each week and how will that affect your family obligations?
- Will you make enough money to live comfortably? Do you want to live more than comfortably?
- Do you think the work you do will ever have to compromise your integrity or values?
- Are you qualified?
Preparing yourself for the future is one of the best investments of your time. There will be times, however, when your lifestyle will change (you get married, buy a home, have children, etc.). When that happens, you may have to re-evaluate your chosen path. Maybe you will need to return to school to further your education or perhaps you will find that you need to change careers entirely.
Life is not static.
Change is inevitable.
Change is inevitable.
How you approach the future is up to you. Will you take personal responsibility for your own career path? Will you put forth your best effort to succeed? When you take the initiative to prepare yourself for the opportunities ahead of you, you will be rewarded with a thriving career.
Look Ahead With Confidence
Look Ahead With Confidence
Senin, 10 Oktober 2005
Tips For Effective Group Relationships
Tips for Effective Group Relationships
(excerpt from Preparing For Career Success, 1997)
1. Treat others with respect.
2. Be willing to listen attentively.
3. Stick to the task.
4. Don't dominate the group.
5. Think before you speak.
6. Don't be afraid to speak up.
7. Avoid making cynical remarks.
8. Apologize if you offend someone.
9. Recognize and correct your mistakes.
10. Take the initiative to participate.
11. Provide feedback to other speakers.
12. Don't rejudge other people.
13. Keepp an open mind.
14. Don't be a know-it-all.
15. Cooperate with others.
16. Be open to suggestions.
17. Make suggestions to the group.
18. Evaluate all suggestions sincerely.
19. Ctiricize in a constructive way.
20. Tolerate differences in others.
from Preparing for Career Success, West Publishing Company, 1997, p.120
Minggu, 09 Oktober 2005
Hurricane Katrina & Rita - Unemployment Compensation
Washington D.C. -- Evacuees who lost their jobs because of Hurricanes Katrina or Rita, and had to flee their homes, may be eligible to receive unemployment compensation where they currently reside.
The benefits, which also extend to self-employed persons, are funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency in a 26-week Disaster Unemployment Assistance program administered by the states.
The program is available to unemployed U.S. nationals and qualified aliens who worked or were self-employed if they:
*worked or were self-employed in or were scheduled to begin work or self-employment in an area declared as a federal disaster area.
*can no longer work or perform services because of physical damage or destruction to the place of employment as a direct result of a disaster.
*establish that the work or self-employment they can no longer perform was their primary source of income.
*do not qualify for regular unemployment insurance benefits from any state.
*can not perform work or self-employment because of an injury or incapacity that is a direct result of the disaster.
*became the breadwinner or major support of a household because of the death of the head of the household.
*can not work or perform self-employment due to closure of a facility by the federal government.
*lost a majority of income or revenue because the employer or self-employed business was damaged, destroyed, or closed by the federal government.
Unemployed evacuees seeking to register for assistance should call the following toll-free numbers:
For displaced Alabama workers: 866-234-5382For displaced Louisiana workers: 800-430-8076; for questions, 1-866-783-5567For displaced Mississippi workers: 888-844-3577For displaced Texas workers: 800-939-6631
If not already done, evacuees should also make sure the Post Office has their current address. If not, go online to www.usps.com, call 1-800-275-8777, or go to any U.S. Post Office and submit a change of address request. After changing an address, call FEMA, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 and update applicant files.
The benefits, which also extend to self-employed persons, are funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency in a 26-week Disaster Unemployment Assistance program administered by the states.
The program is available to unemployed U.S. nationals and qualified aliens who worked or were self-employed if they:
*worked or were self-employed in or were scheduled to begin work or self-employment in an area declared as a federal disaster area.
*can no longer work or perform services because of physical damage or destruction to the place of employment as a direct result of a disaster.
*establish that the work or self-employment they can no longer perform was their primary source of income.
*do not qualify for regular unemployment insurance benefits from any state.
*can not perform work or self-employment because of an injury or incapacity that is a direct result of the disaster.
*became the breadwinner or major support of a household because of the death of the head of the household.
*can not work or perform self-employment due to closure of a facility by the federal government.
*lost a majority of income or revenue because the employer or self-employed business was damaged, destroyed, or closed by the federal government.
Unemployed evacuees seeking to register for assistance should call the following toll-free numbers:
For displaced Alabama workers: 866-234-5382For displaced Louisiana workers: 800-430-8076; for questions, 1-866-783-5567For displaced Mississippi workers: 888-844-3577For displaced Texas workers: 800-939-6631
If not already done, evacuees should also make sure the Post Office has their current address. If not, go online to www.usps.com, call 1-800-275-8777, or go to any U.S. Post Office and submit a change of address request. After changing an address, call FEMA, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 and update applicant files.
Resume Writing Services
Someone on a forum recently asked if she should hire someone to write her resume and cover letter for her. In truth, it seems like an easy solution, but there are pitfalls to doing so.
Actually, a better way to word that would be: There are some wonderful benefits to writing your own resume and cover letter.
It is always best to write your own resume and cover letter. Why? Because you know yourself better than anyone else. No one else will be able to state as clearly and accurately what you truly have to offer an employer. There are also two HUGE benefits to doing it yourself.
First, you will save money. Second, you will be better prepared when it comes time to interview. By taking the time to write your resume and cover letter yourself, you will be able to quickly and easily remember all the pertinent information that an interviewer will ask. As for what to say, emphasize those skills and accomplishments that best match the position you are seeking. Target the information as much as possible to the employer and the vacant position. Do your research to find out whatever you can about the company and the work you would be doing and use the same kind of language that is used in that field. No one else can speak for you as clearly and succinctly as you can.
Don't waste your money on resume-writers. Save yourself some money and prepare yourself for the interview at the same time. You'll be glad you did.
~C
www.professional-resume-example.com
Actually, a better way to word that would be: There are some wonderful benefits to writing your own resume and cover letter.
It is always best to write your own resume and cover letter. Why? Because you know yourself better than anyone else. No one else will be able to state as clearly and accurately what you truly have to offer an employer. There are also two HUGE benefits to doing it yourself.
First, you will save money. Second, you will be better prepared when it comes time to interview. By taking the time to write your resume and cover letter yourself, you will be able to quickly and easily remember all the pertinent information that an interviewer will ask. As for what to say, emphasize those skills and accomplishments that best match the position you are seeking. Target the information as much as possible to the employer and the vacant position. Do your research to find out whatever you can about the company and the work you would be doing and use the same kind of language that is used in that field. No one else can speak for you as clearly and succinctly as you can.
Don't waste your money on resume-writers. Save yourself some money and prepare yourself for the interview at the same time. You'll be glad you did.
~C
www.professional-resume-example.com
Sabtu, 08 Oktober 2005
The Effects of Hurricane Katrina on the Labor Market
THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION: SEPTEMBER 2005
Employment Situation Summary
Nonfarm payroll employment was little changed (-35,000) in September, and the unemployment rate rose to 5.1 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today.
The measures of employment and unemployment reported in this news release reflect both the impact of Hurricane Katrina, which struck the Gulf Coast in late August, and ongoing labor market trends. Over the 12 months ending in August, payroll employment grew by an average of 194,000 a month and the unemployment rate trended downward.
http://www.bls.gov/cps/
http://professional-resume-example.com
Jumat, 07 Oktober 2005
Accomplishments and Your Resume
Accomplishments and Your Resume
How do you determine what accomplishments to include on your resume?
Think about what you do each day at your job and how you demonstrate your proficiency at various tasks. What makes you so good at what you do? How do you exhibit your determination to succeed? Dig a bit into the why’s and how’s of what you do so well and you will start to understand the essence of true achievement.
As you create a list of your accomplishments, you will get an extra benefit from going through this process. You will feel more confident about yourself. Keep all of these good vibes with you while you are writing your resume, your cover letter AND as you interview. The positive flow of energy that will emanate from you will be so contagious that the hiring manager will take notice of you immediately. Everyone likes to be around someone who is self-assured and energetic. What is the best part of all of this? No blue smoke and mirrors were needed to create this scene.
It’s all you.
It is the real you.
So enjoy who you are and relate it in the best possible way to employers. What you have attained in times past will propel you into the future with an assurance of continued success.
For more information, check out this page: http://www.professional-resume-example.com/accomplishments.html
~C
Kamis, 06 Oktober 2005
Why a Resume Is Important
This is how we think: Job offer - Interview - Resume
Whether it is a classified ad in the newspaper, a job posting at work or something you have heard about through the grapevine, the first thing you consider is the position and how much you would like to have it. The next thing that runs through your mind is how you are going to get that job. How do you get to the people who make the decisions? You are going to have to convince someone to grant you an interview. Since you probably don't know any of the people who do this kind of interviewing, you have to make an impression on them some other way and get your foot in the door. Poof - you need a a professional example of your skills and accomplishments.
This is what we do: Resume - Interview - Job Offer
The examples, tips and explanations found here on this site provide everything a job search candidate needs to write their own professional resume in a way that will impress employers and lead to interviews. Each sample version will provide you with ideas that you can learn from. The tips provide relevant concepts and keywords that will boost your personal and professional appeal. Learn to make a resume without having to spend hundreds of dollars on commercial services. All of the information here is provided free of charge. Get started on your dream career RIGHT HERE!
www.professional-resume-example.com/index.html
Rabu, 05 Oktober 2005
It's all about YOU
Professional Conduct
For once, it's all about YOU
Professional conduct starts before you enter the employer’s door. It starts before you begin to look for a job. It starts with you – your attitude. It should be a way of life, not an act that you undertake when looking for a new job.
Understanding professionalism can alter your career path. It can make the difference between you getting a raise or getting nothing at all. It can lead to promotions when your peers are still languishing in their old positions.
The way you act and behave influences the way you are approached, the way you are treated and the way you are given opportunities to excel.
As an employee, your conduct will be looked at from many different perspectives. The people who work in positions at levels above your own will be watching you for clues as to your promote-ability. The individuals you work with will see how you treat others and how well you do your job. The people who are in positions at a level below yours will be checking to see if you are consistent, courteous and honest.
There are many ways to express what an employee should or should not do. Mostly, it boils down to the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
To read more, go to http://www.professional-resume-example.com/professional-conduct.html
~C
For once, it's all about YOU
Professional conduct starts before you enter the employer’s door. It starts before you begin to look for a job. It starts with you – your attitude. It should be a way of life, not an act that you undertake when looking for a new job.
Understanding professionalism can alter your career path. It can make the difference between you getting a raise or getting nothing at all. It can lead to promotions when your peers are still languishing in their old positions.
The way you act and behave influences the way you are approached, the way you are treated and the way you are given opportunities to excel.
As an employee, your conduct will be looked at from many different perspectives. The people who work in positions at levels above your own will be watching you for clues as to your promote-ability. The individuals you work with will see how you treat others and how well you do your job. The people who are in positions at a level below yours will be checking to see if you are consistent, courteous and honest.
There are many ways to express what an employee should or should not do. Mostly, it boils down to the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
To read more, go to http://www.professional-resume-example.com/professional-conduct.html
~C
Selasa, 04 Oktober 2005
Odd Jobs - Yes, they are REAL
Odd Jobs
Some of these are funny and some of them are very odd
All of them are REAL
No, this isn’t referring to the "odd jobs around the house" that need to be done from time to time. This is about real jobs that individuals hold, but that most people don’t think about.
For instance:
1. If you work for the Research and Development department of a lawn care product manufacturer, you get to play with bugs. Actually, you get to research chemical products that kill bugs, but for grown-up boys, this is just an extra.
2. Wastewater Treatment Centers need workers, too. Reclaimed wastewater is used on a number of golf courses to keep those greens nice and, well, green. Perhaps you could claim the next 18 holes as a business expense.
3. Who feeds the baby mice to the snakes in the zoo? There's an odd one for you.
4. Someone created a web site called toilet.com. Of course, it just proves that you can find anything and everything on the Internet. They even market a potty that is painted in camouflage for hunters (doubles as a hunting blind). What will they think of next? Will you create the newest most amazing toilet ever? This could be the job for you.
5. At DominoArtwork.com, you can have your portrait re-created using sets of dominoes. Really. It’s actually amazing. Robert Bosch is the designer and uses a mathematical process called integer programming to achieve the results. Seems like a neat way to spend an afternoon. You could learn to do this… maybe.
6. As an Horticulture Agent for a local County Extension Office, one of your tasks would be to identify pest and disease problems for trees and other plants. It isn’t always a pretty sight, but such problems are vital to diagnose for orchards and many other growers. It's not especially "odd", but it's not especially exciting, either.
7. Perhaps you would like to be a Fish Culturist and be responsible for the care of salmon. The pay isn’t bad, but the smell might be. Of course, if you live in the Midwest, you will have to relocate. The last job posting for this was in Alaska.
8. Have you ever wanted to be a steeplejack? That's an odd job title, don't you agree? You can’t be afraid of heights as you would be working on towers, tall buildings, church spires, and such. Usually the position involves repair and/or maintenance, but mostly it involves being able to stay balanced.
As you can see, there are a variety of interesting jobs that people do – or even have created for themselves. Some are more intriguing than others, but all are of value in some way or another. Mostly, the value is in shaking your head back and forth while sipping your beverage of choice and thanking the Good Lord for giving you a sense of humor.
Have a nice day!
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