Payroll employment rose by 132,000 in November, and the
unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 4.5 percent.
The November employment gain followed increases of 203,000
in September and 79,000 in October (as revised). Over the
month, employment rose in several service-providing
industries. Job losses continued in construction and
manufacturing.
Employment in professional and business services
continued to grow in November (43,000). Over the year, the
industry has added 426,000 jobs. Growth has occurred during
this period in a number of the component industries,
including architectural and engineering services, management
consulting services, and computer systems design.
Health care employment rose by 28,000 in November,
bringing the increase over the year to 309,000. In
November, job growth continued in hospitals and in
ambulatory health care services, which includes doctors'
offices.
Within the leisure and hospitality sector, employment
growth continued in food services and drinking places, which
added 34,000 jobs over the month and 295,000 over the year.
Construction employment fell sharply for the second
month in a row. The November decline (-29,000) was
widespread across the component industries. Since peaking
in February of this year, residential specialty trades
employment has fallen by 109,000.
Average hourly earnings for private production and
nonsupervisory workers increased 3 cents in November to
$16.94, a gain of 0.2 percent. Over the year, average
hourly earnings rose by 4.1 percent.
In summary, payroll employment rose by 132,000 in
November, and the unemployment rate was 4.5 percent.
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Professional Resumes
Jumat, 08 Desember 2006
Rabu, 06 Desember 2006
Advertised Jobs
Many employers advertise their job openings. The newspaper, trade journals, television, radio, bulletin boards, window marquees, and the Internet are all sources of advertised jobs. The most common of these are newspaper advertisements.
One limitation of advertised jobs is their over-use by many job seekers. Here are some other limitations of advertised jobs:
• The competition is much greater because they are seen by more job seekers.
• They represent only a small percentage of available jobs. Most employers prefer to use other sources for recruiting candidates.
• Many are "fake" openings. There is no real job, or the opening has already been filled. Employers may advertise to test the market, while some are required to advertise because of EEO requirements or Federal contracting.
• Some are undesirable jobs. They may pay low wages or the employer may have trouble keeping employees.
Despite this, there are many good jobs to be found through advertisements. Employers needing specialized skills and those who are mass recruiting (seeking to fill many positions) will often advertise. Also, advertisements are excellent windows into the job market; they are one measure of growth industries.
Here are some tips for advertised jobs:
• Actively look for advertised jobs but do not make them your primary focus.
• Pick your sources for advertised jobs - newspapers, trade journals, the Internet, etc. - then follow them faithfully. Review new listings when they are released.
• Respond to new openings immediately.
• Keep track of listings that run continuously or are old. A good practice is to review past dvertisements to see which jobs have been listed before.
• Don't ignore "blind" ads (ads where you apply to a box number and do not know the employer's name). Many good jobs are listed as blind ads.
• Look at all the jobs listed, not just those that fit your goal. You may find a company you want to pursue although they have not listed a job in your occupation.
• Research the employer and the job before you apply.
• Direct your application to a person by name. Avoid "To whom it may concern" or "Personnel Manager."
• When you apply, attempt to meet the hiring authority. Don't just send your resume or application and wait.
• After you apply, follow up. Check with the employer often; ask for an interview; show your initiative.
This page is taken from the following government web site:
http://cl.idaho.gov/cjs/cjsbook/process4.htm
Job Search Articles'
One limitation of advertised jobs is their over-use by many job seekers. Here are some other limitations of advertised jobs:
• The competition is much greater because they are seen by more job seekers.
• They represent only a small percentage of available jobs. Most employers prefer to use other sources for recruiting candidates.
• Many are "fake" openings. There is no real job, or the opening has already been filled. Employers may advertise to test the market, while some are required to advertise because of EEO requirements or Federal contracting.
• Some are undesirable jobs. They may pay low wages or the employer may have trouble keeping employees.
Despite this, there are many good jobs to be found through advertisements. Employers needing specialized skills and those who are mass recruiting (seeking to fill many positions) will often advertise. Also, advertisements are excellent windows into the job market; they are one measure of growth industries.
Here are some tips for advertised jobs:
• Actively look for advertised jobs but do not make them your primary focus.
• Pick your sources for advertised jobs - newspapers, trade journals, the Internet, etc. - then follow them faithfully. Review new listings when they are released.
• Respond to new openings immediately.
• Keep track of listings that run continuously or are old. A good practice is to review past dvertisements to see which jobs have been listed before.
• Don't ignore "blind" ads (ads where you apply to a box number and do not know the employer's name). Many good jobs are listed as blind ads.
• Look at all the jobs listed, not just those that fit your goal. You may find a company you want to pursue although they have not listed a job in your occupation.
• Research the employer and the job before you apply.
• Direct your application to a person by name. Avoid "To whom it may concern" or "Personnel Manager."
• When you apply, attempt to meet the hiring authority. Don't just send your resume or application and wait.
• After you apply, follow up. Check with the employer often; ask for an interview; show your initiative.
This page is taken from the following government web site:
http://cl.idaho.gov/cjs/cjsbook/process4.htm
Kamis, 16 November 2006
An Outstanding Cover Letter
There is nothing that can compare to an outstanding cover letter. If you want to get an employer’s attention, you will need cover letter that demands their attention.
The cover letter is the first thing that an employer is going to read. It is the precursor to the resume. If the cover letter doesn’t command the attention of the reader right away, then you only have the resume left to do so. Sure, the resume will outline your educational and experiential background, but it doesn’t afford the flexibility of a cover letter.
An outstanding cover letter gives you an opportunity to tailor your credentials in a way that the resume does not. You are able to explain situations so that the employer understands why, for instance, you have a 2 year gap in your employment dates. You can expound on a specific skill set. You can outline a situation that shows the employer how accomplished you are. There is so much more that an outstanding cover letter can do.
Do not underestimate the importance of an outstanding cover letter.
Remember that a cover letter is short and to the point. If at all possible, keep the cover letter to one page. Keep it professional, but be sure to sell yourself, too.
To read more about cover letters, follow this link: Cover Letters
The cover letter is the first thing that an employer is going to read. It is the precursor to the resume. If the cover letter doesn’t command the attention of the reader right away, then you only have the resume left to do so. Sure, the resume will outline your educational and experiential background, but it doesn’t afford the flexibility of a cover letter.
An outstanding cover letter gives you an opportunity to tailor your credentials in a way that the resume does not. You are able to explain situations so that the employer understands why, for instance, you have a 2 year gap in your employment dates. You can expound on a specific skill set. You can outline a situation that shows the employer how accomplished you are. There is so much more that an outstanding cover letter can do.
Do not underestimate the importance of an outstanding cover letter.
Remember that a cover letter is short and to the point. If at all possible, keep the cover letter to one page. Keep it professional, but be sure to sell yourself, too.
To read more about cover letters, follow this link: Cover Letters
Selasa, 14 November 2006
Other Interests
Recently, I had a question sent to me about including "other interests" on a resume. Should that section of the resume be included or excluded? The information was as follows:
Other Interests: Family, coaching youth sports, golf, fishing and hiking.
This is what I suggested he do:
The "Other Interests" portion of a resume is not necessary. In fact, it is the only aspect of your resume that I think someone might find something to nit-pick about. Why? Some people might worry that since you listed "Family" that you might be more focused on your family than your job. I admire that and I agree that you have your priorities straight if that's the case, however, some employers expect you to put the job first. You can put your family first without having to "warn" the employer that you are doing so. If a need arises that you have to make a choice between your family and your job, then you should get to make that choice, but don't let the prospective employer make it for you before you ever get a chance to interview for the job.
Does that make sense?
The other items don't need to be there either simply because they are possible reasons to exclude you more than they are possible reasons to include you. How can that be? What if the person screening your resume tried to play youth sports and failed miserably - or their father wasn't around for them? What if the resume screener went on a fishing trip once and fell out of the boat into deep water and it scared him/her so bad that fishing is now considered a hated hobby?
Don't give the prospective employer any reason to eliminate you. These things DO happen. It's crazy, but it's true.
So, now you know the answers, too. Don't give the employer a reason to exclude you. If you have this section on your resume, consider removing it. There is no sense in getting yourself taken out of contention for a job simply because someone else has a bias.
Carla Vaughan, Owner/Webmaster Professional-Resume-Example.com
Carla is the proud owner of Professional-Resume-Example.com, a web site devoted to assisting candidates in the job-search process. She holds a B.S. in Business from Southern Illinois University and has authored several books.
For more information about what to avoid when writing resumes, click here: Resume Do's and Don'ts
Other Interests: Family, coaching youth sports, golf, fishing and hiking.
This is what I suggested he do:
The "Other Interests" portion of a resume is not necessary. In fact, it is the only aspect of your resume that I think someone might find something to nit-pick about. Why? Some people might worry that since you listed "Family" that you might be more focused on your family than your job. I admire that and I agree that you have your priorities straight if that's the case, however, some employers expect you to put the job first. You can put your family first without having to "warn" the employer that you are doing so. If a need arises that you have to make a choice between your family and your job, then you should get to make that choice, but don't let the prospective employer make it for you before you ever get a chance to interview for the job.
Does that make sense?
The other items don't need to be there either simply because they are possible reasons to exclude you more than they are possible reasons to include you. How can that be? What if the person screening your resume tried to play youth sports and failed miserably - or their father wasn't around for them? What if the resume screener went on a fishing trip once and fell out of the boat into deep water and it scared him/her so bad that fishing is now considered a hated hobby?
Don't give the prospective employer any reason to eliminate you. These things DO happen. It's crazy, but it's true.
So, now you know the answers, too. Don't give the employer a reason to exclude you. If you have this section on your resume, consider removing it. There is no sense in getting yourself taken out of contention for a job simply because someone else has a bias.
Carla Vaughan, Owner/Webmaster Professional-Resume-Example.com
Carla is the proud owner of Professional-Resume-Example.com, a web site devoted to assisting candidates in the job-search process. She holds a B.S. in Business from Southern Illinois University and has authored several books.
For more information about what to avoid when writing resumes, click here: Resume Do's and Don'ts
Jumat, 10 November 2006
Is Your Resume Long Enough?
The length of your resume is less important than its substance. If your resume is properly worded, you can inject it with your accomplishments, expertise, skills and talents without having to wear out the reader with an abundance of unnecessary words.
What you write on your resume is more important than how long it is. Write what matters. Hit the employer between the eyes with your effective use of language. Convey your qualifications in vibrant prose so the reader cannot help but want to read more.
How long should your resume be? The length of your resume should be in direct proportion to your success in reaching your career goals and in pursuing related educational objectives. What does that mean?
Well, it means:
Show your accomplishments
Target your resume to the job and the company
Don't pad your resume
Be honest
Use action keywords
Only list what applies to the position you are seeking
Never use two words when one will do
Add enough white space to allow natural breaks in reading
Do not list references
Most experts suggest you keep your resume to two pages. If you can fit your skills and accomplishments on one page, that is even better. If you are a professional or executive, three pages may be required to tell the whole story, but be sure you are using only what best supports your career goals.
Write your resume in such a way that the reader knows exactly what you want and your credentials support that goal. Anything more becomes tedious and takes away from the impact of your true purpose. Anything less and your goal become unsubstantiated by your past experience and education.
The goal of the resume is to get the interest of the prospective employer to the extent that you are sought out for an interview. Whatever the length of your resume is, make sure that you are including the information that the employer needs in order to make an informed decision about whether or not to bring you in for an interview.
Remember that an employer doesn't have a great deal of time to devote to reading resumes, so make it easy and include what matters most in your resume. This is a time to show off, ok?
Carla Vaughan, Owner/Webmaster Professional-Resume-Example.com
Professional Resumes is a web site devoted to assisting candidates in the job-search process. Carla holds a B.S. in Business from Southern Illinois University and has authored several books.
Here are a few other articles that may be of assistance:
'Resume Do's and Don'ts'
'Resume Keywords'
What you write on your resume is more important than how long it is. Write what matters. Hit the employer between the eyes with your effective use of language. Convey your qualifications in vibrant prose so the reader cannot help but want to read more.
How long should your resume be? The length of your resume should be in direct proportion to your success in reaching your career goals and in pursuing related educational objectives. What does that mean?
Well, it means:
Show your accomplishments
Target your resume to the job and the company
Don't pad your resume
Be honest
Use action keywords
Only list what applies to the position you are seeking
Never use two words when one will do
Add enough white space to allow natural breaks in reading
Do not list references
Most experts suggest you keep your resume to two pages. If you can fit your skills and accomplishments on one page, that is even better. If you are a professional or executive, three pages may be required to tell the whole story, but be sure you are using only what best supports your career goals.
Write your resume in such a way that the reader knows exactly what you want and your credentials support that goal. Anything more becomes tedious and takes away from the impact of your true purpose. Anything less and your goal become unsubstantiated by your past experience and education.
The goal of the resume is to get the interest of the prospective employer to the extent that you are sought out for an interview. Whatever the length of your resume is, make sure that you are including the information that the employer needs in order to make an informed decision about whether or not to bring you in for an interview.
Remember that an employer doesn't have a great deal of time to devote to reading resumes, so make it easy and include what matters most in your resume. This is a time to show off, ok?
Carla Vaughan, Owner/Webmaster Professional-Resume-Example.com
Professional Resumes is a web site devoted to assisting candidates in the job-search process. Carla holds a B.S. in Business from Southern Illinois University and has authored several books.
Here are a few other articles that may be of assistance:
Kamis, 09 November 2006
Your Resume Isn't About You
Writing a resume is not that hard, but it does take a little time. Competition for jobs is fierce and you have to present your credentials in the most favorable light, so spend the time it takes to create an excellent resume. It will serve you well now and in the future when you need to add to it.
Employers want to read resumes that are professional, reflect your qualifications in a positive, energetic way and focus on the position you are seeking. The easier you make it for the employer, the more likely you will be called for an interview.
Everything about your resume is focused on the employer, not you. Yes, that seems backwards, but it's true. You have to get the employer interested enough in you to want to call you for an interview. That is the whole purpose of the resume. Even though it is your skills and accomplishments that are on the resume, they are there to show the employer that you can meet all the requirements of the job in which you are interested.
To learn more about targeting your resume to the employer, follow this link:
Target Your Resume
Employers want to read resumes that are professional, reflect your qualifications in a positive, energetic way and focus on the position you are seeking. The easier you make it for the employer, the more likely you will be called for an interview.
Everything about your resume is focused on the employer, not you. Yes, that seems backwards, but it's true. You have to get the employer interested enough in you to want to call you for an interview. That is the whole purpose of the resume. Even though it is your skills and accomplishments that are on the resume, they are there to show the employer that you can meet all the requirements of the job in which you are interested.
To learn more about targeting your resume to the employer, follow this link:
Target Your Resume
Rabu, 08 November 2006
Resume Results - Quick Tips
Resume Results - Quick Tips
If you are in a hurry to zip off your qualifications to a prospective employer and do not have time to revamp the whole thing, take a look at these ideas and select a few to give your personal history a fresh look and some creative pizzazz.
There are two aspects of a resume that you need to consider:
* the layout
* the content
Both aspects are important and both serve different purposes. The layout must be visually appealing or the resume will not get read. You may have the best qualifications on the planet, but if your resume is hard to look at, no employer will bother with it.
Use these quick tips to polish your layout:
Here are some guidelines for your content:
Attempt excellence in everything you do. Even if you are only taking a short period of time to update your resume, make the most of the time you have and present yourself in the best possible way. Your resume has to be an outstanding marketing piece or it will not help you get off to a good start with a prospective employer. Depending upon the competition, you may not get a chance at all to meet face to face with the employer.
Resumes are critical in today's competitive marketplace. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for October, 2005 is 5%. You have to be at the top of the heap if you are going to be employed. That means your resume must present your qualifications as eloquently and dynamically as possible.
Whether you are attempting a quick fix or a fully revamped resume, make it shine.
Best of luck,
Carla Vaughan
Owner/Webmaster
Professional-Resume-Example.com
Here are some links to a few articles that might also be of assistance to you in your job search:
Resume Brainstorming
Professional Resume Advice
A Resume Checklist
If you are in a hurry to zip off your qualifications to a prospective employer and do not have time to revamp the whole thing, take a look at these ideas and select a few to give your personal history a fresh look and some creative pizzazz.
There are two aspects of a resume that you need to consider:
* the layout
* the content
Both aspects are important and both serve different purposes. The layout must be visually appealing or the resume will not get read. You may have the best qualifications on the planet, but if your resume is hard to look at, no employer will bother with it.
Use these quick tips to polish your layout:
- White space – make sure there is enough white space so that the reader's eyes can focus on what really matters – those keywords
- Choose a format that highlights your achievements the best
- Use tabs to keep your resume aligned perfectly
- Do not use bullets for every achievement, responsibility or task
Here are some guidelines for your content:
- Be concise – state what you need to, be brief, pack a punch, then hush.
- Upgrade your words using powerful action verbs in your
- Proofread again and again
- Eliminate slang, jargon, acronyms and unrelated personal information
- When attempting a quick resume update, consider the paper you are using to print your resume and cover letter on, too. You should be using white or off-white colored 24 lb or higher weight paper. This gives your materials a bright, professional look.
Attempt excellence in everything you do. Even if you are only taking a short period of time to update your resume, make the most of the time you have and present yourself in the best possible way. Your resume has to be an outstanding marketing piece or it will not help you get off to a good start with a prospective employer. Depending upon the competition, you may not get a chance at all to meet face to face with the employer.
Resumes are critical in today's competitive marketplace. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for October, 2005 is 5%. You have to be at the top of the heap if you are going to be employed. That means your resume must present your qualifications as eloquently and dynamically as possible.
Whether you are attempting a quick fix or a fully revamped resume, make it shine.
Best of luck,
Carla Vaughan
Owner/Webmaster
Professional-Resume-Example.com
Here are some links to a few articles that might also be of assistance to you in your job search:
Resume Brainstorming
Professional Resume Advice
A Resume Checklist
Senin, 06 November 2006
Career Planning for College Students and Recent Graduates
Career Planning for College Students and Recent Graduates
How would you like to achieve more success at work in a faster amount of time than anyone with whom you graduate?
It’s really quite simple. Have a plan. Have a career plan.
So many people approach the job search as a “somebody take me please” endeavor as opposed to planning their job search, focusing on the employers where you want to work and setting goals and deadlines for career achievements.
Most people just happen along with no focus, goals or deadlines at all. Life just happens. Jobs just happen.
The reason for making decisions today about where you want to be tomorrow is so that you have the ability to actually get there.
If you don't know exactly where you want to be, you will be wandering aimlessly from position to position hoping that somehow it will all work out. Unfortunately, that isn’t how it works.
When you left for college, you probably spent a lot of time figuring out where you wanted to go, applied to the school(s), then when you were accepted, you formulated a plan to enroll in classes, find a place to live and budget your finances so that you could afford to eat and buy necessities.
If you applied that same amount of time and effort into setting out a career plan and the goals involved in achieving professional success, you would be much more successful and you’d blow past the competition easily. No one in your graduating class at college would even come close to achieving what you would achieve.
The great news is that Career Planning isn't some magical experience. It's not hard at all. Just give yourself a little time and ask yourself a few questions and you'll be on the right track. As you have more time in the months and years to come, revisit your Career Plan and determine if it still makes sense for you or if you need to tweak it.
You are the only one who can create your destiny. You choose.
________________________________________
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.
For more information about Career Planning, check out these links:
'Career Planning'
'Career Tests'
'Look at Things From the Employer’s Perspective'
'Changing Careers'
'Personal and Professional Traits'
'Career Strengths'
'Personality Traits'
'What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?'
'Goals, Objectives and Tasks'
'Goal Setting Template'
'Career Planning Choices'
'Fastest Growing Jobs'
'Employer Fit'
'Occupational Outlook'
'Success Planning'
'Professional Appearance'
'Job Market'
'Volunteer Rewards'
'Reasons To Volunteer'
'Volunteer Statistics'
How would you like to achieve more success at work in a faster amount of time than anyone with whom you graduate?
It’s really quite simple. Have a plan. Have a career plan.
So many people approach the job search as a “somebody take me please” endeavor as opposed to planning their job search, focusing on the employers where you want to work and setting goals and deadlines for career achievements.
Most people just happen along with no focus, goals or deadlines at all. Life just happens. Jobs just happen.
The reason for making decisions today about where you want to be tomorrow is so that you have the ability to actually get there.
If you don't know exactly where you want to be, you will be wandering aimlessly from position to position hoping that somehow it will all work out. Unfortunately, that isn’t how it works.
When you left for college, you probably spent a lot of time figuring out where you wanted to go, applied to the school(s), then when you were accepted, you formulated a plan to enroll in classes, find a place to live and budget your finances so that you could afford to eat and buy necessities.
If you applied that same amount of time and effort into setting out a career plan and the goals involved in achieving professional success, you would be much more successful and you’d blow past the competition easily. No one in your graduating class at college would even come close to achieving what you would achieve.
The great news is that Career Planning isn't some magical experience. It's not hard at all. Just give yourself a little time and ask yourself a few questions and you'll be on the right track. As you have more time in the months and years to come, revisit your Career Plan and determine if it still makes sense for you or if you need to tweak it.
You are the only one who can create your destiny. You choose.
________________________________________
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.
For more information about Career Planning, check out these links:
Sabtu, 04 November 2006
The Four R's of Resume Writing
If you want to get a prospective employer’s attention, you need to write a resume with the Four R’s of Resume Writing in mind. These tips will help you create a resume that conveys the appropriate information to an employer in a way that shows confidence and enthusiasm.
Remember that you are competing against a lot of other job candidates, so take the time to create an excellent resume and you will already have an easier time of landing that perfect job.
The Four R’s of Resume Writing are:
Relate – Relate your skills in your resume to the position you are seeking. This is often called targeting your resume. An employer is less concerned about your job title and more concerned about what you did while you were on the job.
Research – Research the company so that you can relate your skills in a meaningful way. If the company has been headed in one direction and is undergoing a shift in marketing, management or mission, then you need to be aware of this and create your resume to reflect the current company direction.
Refresh – Refresh any tired old language with vibrant, energetic action words. This will attract the attention of the employer and make a much better impression.
Read – Read your resume as many times as necessary to ensure there are no typos, grammar errors or spelling issues. You may only get one shot at a particular job, so make sure everything the employer sees is top notch.
If you want to get a great job, you have to have a great resume. Keep these resume writing tips in mind as you work on your resume.
Carla is the owner of Professional-Resume-Example.com, a web site devoted to assisting candidates in the job-search process. She holds a B.S. in Business from Southern Illinois University and has authored several books.
For more information about writing Professional Resumes, follow this link to: Resume Examples
Remember that you are competing against a lot of other job candidates, so take the time to create an excellent resume and you will already have an easier time of landing that perfect job.
The Four R’s of Resume Writing are:
Relate – Relate your skills in your resume to the position you are seeking. This is often called targeting your resume. An employer is less concerned about your job title and more concerned about what you did while you were on the job.
Research – Research the company so that you can relate your skills in a meaningful way. If the company has been headed in one direction and is undergoing a shift in marketing, management or mission, then you need to be aware of this and create your resume to reflect the current company direction.
Refresh – Refresh any tired old language with vibrant, energetic action words. This will attract the attention of the employer and make a much better impression.
Read – Read your resume as many times as necessary to ensure there are no typos, grammar errors or spelling issues. You may only get one shot at a particular job, so make sure everything the employer sees is top notch.
If you want to get a great job, you have to have a great resume. Keep these resume writing tips in mind as you work on your resume.
Carla is the owner of Professional-Resume-Example.com, a web site devoted to assisting candidates in the job-search process. She holds a B.S. in Business from Southern Illinois University and has authored several books.
For more information about writing Professional Resumes, follow this link to: Resume Examples
Selasa, 31 Oktober 2006
Job Application Forms - What You Need to Know
Many employers require a Job Application Form to be completed prior to hiring their employees because it fills in certain gaps that the resume does not provide. In order for you to complete this form accurately and efficiently, you need to be prepared.
The Job Application Form differs from your resume in that it requires you to include much more detailed information about certain things, such as your former employer's address and telephone number. Your resume does not provide this and employers will want this information if they want to contact your former employer(s) and/or if they do a background check.
Be prepared when you go to your next interview.
On a separate sheet of paper, list all of the specifics about each of your former employers, the schools you attended and other important details that your resume omits.
Most forms are easy to fill out, but they are time consuming and tedious. You will be asked to complete anywhere from 2-6 pages of information about your current situation as well as your history. Don't be intimated by it, just fill each section out as completely and accurately as possible.
One of the reasons these forms are used is that the Human Resources department needs a variety of information to complete all of the necessary forms for insurance purposes, social security records, payroll data and so on. To make it easy on them, write as neatly as possible on the form and follow the instructions carefully.
Sometimes you will come across a section that does not apply to you, such as military service or volunteer work. If that is the case, write "Not Applicable" or "N/A" in the blank(s) provided. That way, it will be obvious that you didn’t skip over the section.
Whether you are asked to complete the employment application form before you are offered a job or afterward, be sure that the information you include on the form is directed specifically toward (tailored) to the position you are seeking. Just as the resume is aimed at a certain position, so too the application form should be similarly targeted to a specific job.
In addition to the form or forms you are required to complete, you may be requested to provide other items as well. Take your social security card, driver's license, a list of personal and professional references, extra copies of your resume and copies of any certifications or licenses that you have with you. Better to have them and not need them than to need them and not have them.
Completing the forms that a prospective employer requires does not have to be difficult. Just spend a little time preparing for the situation prior to your arrival.
For more information about the Job Search, check out these sources:
Research the Company
What you need to know about the hiring manager
Job Interview Questions
The Employee Selection Process
The Job Application Form differs from your resume in that it requires you to include much more detailed information about certain things, such as your former employer's address and telephone number. Your resume does not provide this and employers will want this information if they want to contact your former employer(s) and/or if they do a background check.
Be prepared when you go to your next interview.
On a separate sheet of paper, list all of the specifics about each of your former employers, the schools you attended and other important details that your resume omits.
Most forms are easy to fill out, but they are time consuming and tedious. You will be asked to complete anywhere from 2-6 pages of information about your current situation as well as your history. Don't be intimated by it, just fill each section out as completely and accurately as possible.
One of the reasons these forms are used is that the Human Resources department needs a variety of information to complete all of the necessary forms for insurance purposes, social security records, payroll data and so on. To make it easy on them, write as neatly as possible on the form and follow the instructions carefully.
Sometimes you will come across a section that does not apply to you, such as military service or volunteer work. If that is the case, write "Not Applicable" or "N/A" in the blank(s) provided. That way, it will be obvious that you didn’t skip over the section.
Whether you are asked to complete the employment application form before you are offered a job or afterward, be sure that the information you include on the form is directed specifically toward (tailored) to the position you are seeking. Just as the resume is aimed at a certain position, so too the application form should be similarly targeted to a specific job.
In addition to the form or forms you are required to complete, you may be requested to provide other items as well. Take your social security card, driver's license, a list of personal and professional references, extra copies of your resume and copies of any certifications or licenses that you have with you. Better to have them and not need them than to need them and not have them.
Completing the forms that a prospective employer requires does not have to be difficult. Just spend a little time preparing for the situation prior to your arrival.
For more information about the Job Search, check out these sources:
Research the Company
What you need to know about the hiring manager
Job Interview Questions
The Employee Selection Process
Senin, 30 Oktober 2006
The Selection Process
When you are looking for a job, it helps to know what is likely to happen so that you can be prepared. For this reason, a peek at the selection process from the employer's point of view is detailed below. More than anything else, you need to meet or exceed the prospective employer's expectations in order to proceed through the selection process.
The initial stage in the selection process is the resume review. Most often, this is done by an individual who is simply looking for errors or unqualified candidates. The goal is to weed out the good from the bad in order to decrease the number of potential candidates. Why? Because interviewing people has costs. The fewer candidates that are interviewed, the lower the costs. Everyone has a budget and even HR has to stay within their limits.
Once the pile of resumes is decreased substantially, the remaining resumes are given a more thorough read. Those which make a favorable impression are kept while the others are not.
Some companies use a telephone interview at this point and others do not. For those organizations which do, another screening is done with basic questions about professional history and qualifications.
Next comes the personal interview. A company may select up to ten candidates to come in for an interview. The job candidate may meet with one person or a half dozen. It depends upon the position being filled. A consensus of the interviewers is then taken and and the best candidate is offered the job. In the case where the interviewers are not in agreement, another round of interviews may be done for the final candidates.
This is the basic selection process for most jobs. For more information, please refer to this article:
The Employee Selection Process
The initial stage in the selection process is the resume review. Most often, this is done by an individual who is simply looking for errors or unqualified candidates. The goal is to weed out the good from the bad in order to decrease the number of potential candidates. Why? Because interviewing people has costs. The fewer candidates that are interviewed, the lower the costs. Everyone has a budget and even HR has to stay within their limits.
Once the pile of resumes is decreased substantially, the remaining resumes are given a more thorough read. Those which make a favorable impression are kept while the others are not.
Some companies use a telephone interview at this point and others do not. For those organizations which do, another screening is done with basic questions about professional history and qualifications.
Next comes the personal interview. A company may select up to ten candidates to come in for an interview. The job candidate may meet with one person or a half dozen. It depends upon the position being filled. A consensus of the interviewers is then taken and and the best candidate is offered the job. In the case where the interviewers are not in agreement, another round of interviews may be done for the final candidates.
This is the basic selection process for most jobs. For more information, please refer to this article:
The Employee Selection Process
Sabtu, 28 Oktober 2006
Intangible Benefits of Writing a Resume
Writing a resume is not something to which most people look forward. It is time-consuming and seems to benefit employers more than the people who actually write them. Think about this, though: There is a great deal of itangible benefits to writing a resume FOR YOU.
If you take the time necessary to evaluate your resume and target it to a prospective employer, you also have an opportunity to explore your career plan at the same time. Sure, you want a job. You want a good job. What most people fail to do in the job search process is to get specific about what they want out of a job and whether or not it will lead them to their career goals.
Oh, wait! I just thought of something. Is it possible that most people don't HAVE career goals. I'll get back to this in a little bit.
Do you remember when you were a child and you were asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" When I was in 3rd grade, I wanted to be a baseball player. That's a great goal, especially for a boy, but I don't happen to be a boy. Later in life, when I was in high school, I decided I wanted to be an accountant. I took two years of accounting while still in high school (even had to eliminate my lunch time to cram all of the classes in that I wanted) and looked forward to crunching numbers for the rest of my life. That lasted until my first cost accounting class in college. Ick. This is not what I want to be when I grow up.
I found my career path in Human Resources - in helping others find jobs. Now, everything I do is focused on helping others find meaningful employment. I no longer work in Human Resources, but I provide essential information to people who need assistance with resumes, cover letters, the job search process and career planning.
Back to career goals... most people just find jobs. They don't focus on career goals. Taking the time to decide what you want to be when you grow up is essential if you want to achieve any level of success. Where are you going? Are you headed in a positive direction or are you simply working to pay the bills? Sometimes we all have to take jobs that pay the bills. I'm not saying that it's inherently a bad thing. What's important is that the thrust of your career movement must be forward. By forward, I mean toward a goal.
One of the greatest benefits of writing a resume is the reflection it causes into an individual's past. How does your past employment lead you to your future goals? If you want to work as a bank manager, you have to outline the steps you need to take in order to achieve that goal. Don't answer a job posting for a production supervisor job or a teacher's assistant. They may pay the bills, but they don't direct you to your career goals.
Take a look at your resume. What does it say about your career focus? Do you show a logical progression to a career goal?
While writing a resume is mostly to benefit a prospective employer (in determining if you are qualified for a job), it can also provide you with some huge benefits in defining your career path.
Take some time to think through your future goals - then go after them with everything you have within you.
Best wishes for a happy life.
To read more about career planning, click on this link: My Career Planning
If you take the time necessary to evaluate your resume and target it to a prospective employer, you also have an opportunity to explore your career plan at the same time. Sure, you want a job. You want a good job. What most people fail to do in the job search process is to get specific about what they want out of a job and whether or not it will lead them to their career goals.
Oh, wait! I just thought of something. Is it possible that most people don't HAVE career goals. I'll get back to this in a little bit.
Do you remember when you were a child and you were asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" When I was in 3rd grade, I wanted to be a baseball player. That's a great goal, especially for a boy, but I don't happen to be a boy. Later in life, when I was in high school, I decided I wanted to be an accountant. I took two years of accounting while still in high school (even had to eliminate my lunch time to cram all of the classes in that I wanted) and looked forward to crunching numbers for the rest of my life. That lasted until my first cost accounting class in college. Ick. This is not what I want to be when I grow up.
I found my career path in Human Resources - in helping others find jobs. Now, everything I do is focused on helping others find meaningful employment. I no longer work in Human Resources, but I provide essential information to people who need assistance with resumes, cover letters, the job search process and career planning.
Back to career goals... most people just find jobs. They don't focus on career goals. Taking the time to decide what you want to be when you grow up is essential if you want to achieve any level of success. Where are you going? Are you headed in a positive direction or are you simply working to pay the bills? Sometimes we all have to take jobs that pay the bills. I'm not saying that it's inherently a bad thing. What's important is that the thrust of your career movement must be forward. By forward, I mean toward a goal.
One of the greatest benefits of writing a resume is the reflection it causes into an individual's past. How does your past employment lead you to your future goals? If you want to work as a bank manager, you have to outline the steps you need to take in order to achieve that goal. Don't answer a job posting for a production supervisor job or a teacher's assistant. They may pay the bills, but they don't direct you to your career goals.
Take a look at your resume. What does it say about your career focus? Do you show a logical progression to a career goal?
While writing a resume is mostly to benefit a prospective employer (in determining if you are qualified for a job), it can also provide you with some huge benefits in defining your career path.
Take some time to think through your future goals - then go after them with everything you have within you.
Best wishes for a happy life.
To read more about career planning, click on this link: My Career Planning
Jumat, 20 Oktober 2006
A Resume Tip
When you begin the resume writing process, take some time to do some self-assessment first. Don’t sit down at a computer and expect to type in a few choice words and a few dates with the hope that it will all come out beautifully.
To create a professional resume, you need to sit down and think about your qualifications. What kind of job are you after and how can you write a resume that reflects your past experience in a way that employers will take seriously.
Your resume must be well-written – and I don’t just mean proofread, either. It must be carefully targeted to the position you are seeking.
When you take the time in advance to consider your work experience and education – then write your resume – you will be much more likely to win favor with a prospective employer.
If you are going to apply for a position, make it count. Consider all of your past experiences and how they can relate to your future goals. Don’t leave out volunteer work, either.
Self-assessment is vital in the resume-writing process. It will also benefit you during the interview, too.
Follow this link for more important resume tips:
Resume Tips
To create a professional resume, you need to sit down and think about your qualifications. What kind of job are you after and how can you write a resume that reflects your past experience in a way that employers will take seriously.
Your resume must be well-written – and I don’t just mean proofread, either. It must be carefully targeted to the position you are seeking.
When you take the time in advance to consider your work experience and education – then write your resume – you will be much more likely to win favor with a prospective employer.
If you are going to apply for a position, make it count. Consider all of your past experiences and how they can relate to your future goals. Don’t leave out volunteer work, either.
Self-assessment is vital in the resume-writing process. It will also benefit you during the interview, too.
Follow this link for more important resume tips:
Resume Tips
Rabu, 11 Oktober 2006
Selasa, 10 Oktober 2006
Cover Letters for Graphic Designers
Why are cover letters so important? They provide the prospective employer with a brief review of your skills and abilities in the form of a letter. Letters are written much differently than resumes and can have a lasting impact on the reader. The best news is that writing one it isn't that hard.
If you are wondering whether you need a cover letter or not, the answer is "yes".
Employers are expecting a cover letter, but more important than that, you have an extra page to sell yourself if you write one. Even if you are an excellent Graphic Designer, you still need to convince the employer that you are worthy of a job.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Among the five design occupations, graphic designers are expected to have the most new jobs through 2014; however, job seekers are expected to face keen competition for available positions."
What does that mean? It means there are design positions available, but you are going to have to work hard to get the really great jobs.
One other note of interest: "Many talented individuals are attracted to careers as graphic designers. Individuals with a bachelor's degree and knowledge of computer design software, particularly those with Web site design and animation experience, will have the best opportunities." That is also according to the BLS.
Graphic Designers, generally speaking, are in a good labor market right now. That's wonderful news, certainly. You should not encounter difficulties in obtaining work.
What about that awesome position with the top salary that you have your eye on, though? Do you think the competition for that position will be greater? You bet it will. That means your credentials will have to be presented in the best light possible if you are to get the job offer.
So, how do you write a great cover letter?
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 what you have done in the past with vibrant language that attracts and invites the employer to want to know more.
You are a part of a significant sector of the labor market. You have to be your very best to get the great jobs. What skills and abilities do you have that you can offer the employer – and – how can you do so in a way that makes the employer pick up the phone and call you for an interview?
Be personable, but professional at the same time.
Let your cover letter generate interest in your resume, then let your resume grab the employer's attention so that you are invited in for a face to face meeting.
A cover letter isn’t likely to persuade an employer to grant you an interview on its own, but it is part of the whole package that WILL encourage an employer to want to get to know you better. Make it an exciting and enjoyable read and you will find yourself being offered the Graphic Designer position you apply for.
For more information about cover letters, follow any of these links:
'Cover Letter Guideline'
'Cover Letter Checklist'
'The Power of a Good Cover Letter'
'Cover Letter Tips'
'A Great Cover Letter'
'Ten Cover Letter Tips'
If you are wondering whether you need a cover letter or not, the answer is "yes".
Employers are expecting a cover letter, but more important than that, you have an extra page to sell yourself if you write one. Even if you are an excellent Graphic Designer, you still need to convince the employer that you are worthy of a job.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Among the five design occupations, graphic designers are expected to have the most new jobs through 2014; however, job seekers are expected to face keen competition for available positions."
What does that mean? It means there are design positions available, but you are going to have to work hard to get the really great jobs.
One other note of interest: "Many talented individuals are attracted to careers as graphic designers. Individuals with a bachelor's degree and knowledge of computer design software, particularly those with Web site design and animation experience, will have the best opportunities." That is also according to the BLS.
Graphic Designers, generally speaking, are in a good labor market right now. That's wonderful news, certainly. You should not encounter difficulties in obtaining work.
What about that awesome position with the top salary that you have your eye on, though? Do you think the competition for that position will be greater? You bet it will. That means your credentials will have to be presented in the best light possible if you are to get the job offer.
So, how do you write a great cover letter?
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 what you have done in the past with vibrant language that attracts and invites the employer to want to know more.
You are a part of a significant sector of the labor market. You have to be your very best to get the great jobs. What skills and abilities do you have that you can offer the employer – and – how can you do so in a way that makes the employer pick up the phone and call you for an interview?
Be personable, but professional at the same time.
Let your cover letter generate interest in your resume, then let your resume grab the employer's attention so that you are invited in for a face to face meeting.
A cover letter isn’t likely to persuade an employer to grant you an interview on its own, but it is part of the whole package that WILL encourage an employer to want to get to know you better. Make it an exciting and enjoyable read and you will find yourself being offered the Graphic Designer position you apply for.
For more information about cover letters, follow any of these links:
Jumat, 06 Oktober 2006
My First Resume
When I wrote my first resume, I had very little understanding of just how powerful a tool it could be. Of course, at that time, my work experience consisted of fast food restaurants and pizza joints.
Twenty-something years later and extensive experience in the business world, I now realize that a resume can make or break a career.
If you need help writing your resume, take a look at:
Professional Resumes
The information is free and is extremely valuable.
Best of luck.
Twenty-something years later and extensive experience in the business world, I now realize that a resume can make or break a career.
If you need help writing your resume, take a look at:
Professional Resumes
The information is free and is extremely valuable.
Best of luck.
Selasa, 26 September 2006
No One Wants to Read Your Resume
It is a sad truth. No one wants to read your resume. Hiring managers would absolutely love it if they didn't have to read another resume for the remainder of their careers. Why? Reading resumes is boring. Well, that statement needs to be qualified a bit. Most resumes are boring to read. Some resumes are amusing with their erroneous mistakes and unusually worded assertions.
Even though no one wants to read your resume – or anyone else's – resumes do get read each and every day because that is the way people most often get jobs. Employers match their needs with the qualifications of a variety of job applicants via a resume.
It is a tedious process and it is ultimately flawed.
Even with the use of computer scanners and keyword recognition software, subjectivity eventually plays into the equation and one resume is discarded while another one is kept. We are human and by nature we make decisions based on our experience and knowledge. Sometimes those decisions result in bringing in awesome human talent to a company's human resource base. Other times, the decision is based on flawed information, bias or lack of understanding about the position or the individual.
In addition, consider a perfectly qualified candidate who does not have the appropriate keywords or enough of the right keywords in his or her resume. That resume never makes it past the scanning process even though the individual could very well be the best person for the job.
The goal of computer software is to take the human aspect of scanning resumes and make it easier and less subjective. Unfortunately, it, too, is flawed as it cannot ensure the best candidates are actually chosen to be looked at more carefully. It merely selects individuals based on a set parameter of options – entered by humans – and searched for on resumes.
It still boils down to: No one wants to read your resume. Reading resumes is time consuming. It is tedious. While the resume software assists in selecting resumes to be read in depth, it still does not work as well as human eyes, human knowledge and human intuition. It still allows for resumes to squeak through simply because they are loaded with the right keywords, while other resumes which are not laden with such jargon or keyword-rich content are discarded regardless of the actual qualifications of the candidate.
The best any of us can do is to create outstanding resumes. Does that go completely against the title of this article? It sure seems to. No one wants to read your resume. In truth, though, it is BECAUSE no one wants to read your resume that you MUST make it as professional and perfectly crafted as possible.
How? Read everything you can on the subject of resume-writing. The links at the bottom of this article take you to a web site that is loaded with outstanding information about writing a professional resume and there is no charge for any of that information. Read as much as you can so that you have the best possible understanding of the kind of resume format suits your situation best, the errors to avoid and the various ways to add impact to your words.
Even though no one wants to read your resume, it will get read. It will get scanned. You have to make sure it works for you and not against you.
For more information about resume writing:
Resume Examples
Give Your Resume a Boost
How to Make a Resume
Resume Checklist
Even though no one wants to read your resume – or anyone else's – resumes do get read each and every day because that is the way people most often get jobs. Employers match their needs with the qualifications of a variety of job applicants via a resume.
It is a tedious process and it is ultimately flawed.
Even with the use of computer scanners and keyword recognition software, subjectivity eventually plays into the equation and one resume is discarded while another one is kept. We are human and by nature we make decisions based on our experience and knowledge. Sometimes those decisions result in bringing in awesome human talent to a company's human resource base. Other times, the decision is based on flawed information, bias or lack of understanding about the position or the individual.
In addition, consider a perfectly qualified candidate who does not have the appropriate keywords or enough of the right keywords in his or her resume. That resume never makes it past the scanning process even though the individual could very well be the best person for the job.
The goal of computer software is to take the human aspect of scanning resumes and make it easier and less subjective. Unfortunately, it, too, is flawed as it cannot ensure the best candidates are actually chosen to be looked at more carefully. It merely selects individuals based on a set parameter of options – entered by humans – and searched for on resumes.
It still boils down to: No one wants to read your resume. Reading resumes is time consuming. It is tedious. While the resume software assists in selecting resumes to be read in depth, it still does not work as well as human eyes, human knowledge and human intuition. It still allows for resumes to squeak through simply because they are loaded with the right keywords, while other resumes which are not laden with such jargon or keyword-rich content are discarded regardless of the actual qualifications of the candidate.
The best any of us can do is to create outstanding resumes. Does that go completely against the title of this article? It sure seems to. No one wants to read your resume. In truth, though, it is BECAUSE no one wants to read your resume that you MUST make it as professional and perfectly crafted as possible.
How? Read everything you can on the subject of resume-writing. The links at the bottom of this article take you to a web site that is loaded with outstanding information about writing a professional resume and there is no charge for any of that information. Read as much as you can so that you have the best possible understanding of the kind of resume format suits your situation best, the errors to avoid and the various ways to add impact to your words.
Even though no one wants to read your resume, it will get read. It will get scanned. You have to make sure it works for you and not against you.
For more information about resume writing:
Resume Examples
Give Your Resume a Boost
How to Make a Resume
Resume Checklist
Kamis, 21 September 2006
Resumes and Cover Letters
Can you have one without the other?
In a word, "No".
You cannot have one without the other. In today's competitive job market, a resume without a cover letter can exclude you from ever getting past the initial screening process. Many employers consider the cover letter a professional necessity. Call it good business etiquitte.
Not only is a cover letter important from that standpoint, but it is also another opportunity for you to sell yourself. Why pass up another opportunity to get the employer well and truly interested in YOU? It is vital to make a good impression and if a cover letter helps you to do that, then it should be the second most important piece of paper you present to the employer - the resume being the first.
Resumes and cover letters must be written with the same focus, the same goal. Each should be carefully tailored to the employer and the position being sought. They should fit like two pieces of a puzzle – each one enhancing the other.
If you would like more information about resumes and cover letters, check out the following links:
Resumes and Cover Letters
Resume Templates
Cover Letters
In a word, "No".
You cannot have one without the other. In today's competitive job market, a resume without a cover letter can exclude you from ever getting past the initial screening process. Many employers consider the cover letter a professional necessity. Call it good business etiquitte.
Not only is a cover letter important from that standpoint, but it is also another opportunity for you to sell yourself. Why pass up another opportunity to get the employer well and truly interested in YOU? It is vital to make a good impression and if a cover letter helps you to do that, then it should be the second most important piece of paper you present to the employer - the resume being the first.
Resumes and cover letters must be written with the same focus, the same goal. Each should be carefully tailored to the employer and the position being sought. They should fit like two pieces of a puzzle – each one enhancing the other.
If you would like more information about resumes and cover letters, check out the following links:
Resumes and Cover Letters
Resume Templates
Cover Letters
Jumat, 01 September 2006
Unemployment Situation
THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION: AUGUST 2006
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 128,000 in August, and the
unemployment rate was little changed at 4.7 percent, the Bureau of Labor
Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. Payroll employ-
ment grew notably over the month in education and health services; several
other industries had modest increases. Average hourly earnings rose by 2
cents, or 0.1 percent, in August following larger gains in the prior 2 months.
Unemployment (Household Survey Data)
The number of unemployed persons (7.1 million) and the unemployment rate (4.7
percent) were essentially unchanged in August. A year earlier, the number of un-
employed persons was 7.4 million, and the jobless rate was 4.9 percent.
Over the month, the unemployment rates for most major worker groups--adult men
(4.1 percent), adult women (4.1 percent), teenagers (16.2 percent), whites (4.1 per-
cent), and Hispanics (5.3 percent)--showed little or no change. The jobless rate for
blacks declined to 8.8 percent in August. The unemployment rate for Asians was 2.9
percent, not seasonally adjusted. (See tables A-1, A-2, and A-3.)
Brought to you by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and
Professional Resumes
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 128,000 in August, and the
unemployment rate was little changed at 4.7 percent, the Bureau of Labor
Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. Payroll employ-
ment grew notably over the month in education and health services; several
other industries had modest increases. Average hourly earnings rose by 2
cents, or 0.1 percent, in August following larger gains in the prior 2 months.
Unemployment (Household Survey Data)
The number of unemployed persons (7.1 million) and the unemployment rate (4.7
percent) were essentially unchanged in August. A year earlier, the number of un-
employed persons was 7.4 million, and the jobless rate was 4.9 percent.
Over the month, the unemployment rates for most major worker groups--adult men
(4.1 percent), adult women (4.1 percent), teenagers (16.2 percent), whites (4.1 per-
cent), and Hispanics (5.3 percent)--showed little or no change. The jobless rate for
blacks declined to 8.8 percent in August. The unemployment rate for Asians was 2.9
percent, not seasonally adjusted. (See tables A-1, A-2, and A-3.)
Brought to you by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and
Professional Resumes
Senin, 28 Agustus 2006
Harmony
Everyone wants to live a balanced fulfilled life, but it isn't easy in today's hectic, fast-paced environment. Finding fulfillment is often considered impossible as putting food on the table and working 50-60 hour workweeks is the focus of most people's lives.
How can anyone achieve contentment, much less, balance, in their everyday existence?
One of the difficulties in finding peace (or balance) in life is that we tend to focus on other people's priorities instead of our own. We dare not take time to delve deeply into our own thoughts because our truest desires might run counter to what we do each day.
The first, and most important step in finding harmony in your life is to reflect on yourself. Are you doing what you want to do? If not, why not? How can you make changes in your life to include more of what you enjoy (value) and less of what you don't?
To live an unbalanced life is to live an unfulfilled one. If you want your life to actually count for something, take some time to figure out what your priorities are. Then, make the time to inject your priorities into your daily life. If you don't, you will never find peace. You will always be living in conflict.
To find out more about career planning, job growth, stress in the workplace and much more, visit:
Career Planning
How can anyone achieve contentment, much less, balance, in their everyday existence?
One of the difficulties in finding peace (or balance) in life is that we tend to focus on other people's priorities instead of our own. We dare not take time to delve deeply into our own thoughts because our truest desires might run counter to what we do each day.
The first, and most important step in finding harmony in your life is to reflect on yourself. Are you doing what you want to do? If not, why not? How can you make changes in your life to include more of what you enjoy (value) and less of what you don't?
To live an unbalanced life is to live an unfulfilled one. If you want your life to actually count for something, take some time to figure out what your priorities are. Then, make the time to inject your priorities into your daily life. If you don't, you will never find peace. You will always be living in conflict.
To find out more about career planning, job growth, stress in the workplace and much more, visit:
Career Planning
Jumat, 25 Agustus 2006
Is a Resume Direct Mail Advertising?
Is a Resume Direct Mail Advertising?
Think about this:
A resume is designed to get attention. It is attractive and well thought out. A resume creates interest from the reader and calls the reader to take action. It sells. It emphasizes the best attributes of the "product" or person it is marketing. A resume has a clearly designed layout with white space and attention getting copy.
Sounds like a direct mail advertisement, doesn't it?
The one purpose of a resume is to get a prospective employer interested in making a decision, then taking action - making a phone call to the job applicant.
If you want to get an employer's attention, think of your resume as a direct marketing piece. Think as the employer thinks and write your resume in a way that generates excitement and keeps the reader reading.
Your resume has to be its very best if you are going to be successful in obtaining the job you deserve. Other candidates out there are striving, just like you are, to lure the employer away from you and toward them. That means you have to work just as hard, and preferably harder, to ensure your "marketing pieces" are outstanding.
Review your resume and look at it through the eyes of a consumer - in this case, the employer. If you were in their shoes, what would you want to read? How would you react to your own resume if you were the hiring manager?
Be sure your resume is focused on one thing: getting the one job for which you are applying. Anything else is unimportant.
Think of your resume as a direct mail advertisement and write it so that it sells the product (YOU) in an exciting and provocative way.
Get that job!
For more information about resume writing, follow this link to:
The Resume Outline
and/or
Resume Tips
Think about this:
A resume is designed to get attention. It is attractive and well thought out. A resume creates interest from the reader and calls the reader to take action. It sells. It emphasizes the best attributes of the "product" or person it is marketing. A resume has a clearly designed layout with white space and attention getting copy.
Sounds like a direct mail advertisement, doesn't it?
The one purpose of a resume is to get a prospective employer interested in making a decision, then taking action - making a phone call to the job applicant.
If you want to get an employer's attention, think of your resume as a direct marketing piece. Think as the employer thinks and write your resume in a way that generates excitement and keeps the reader reading.
Your resume has to be its very best if you are going to be successful in obtaining the job you deserve. Other candidates out there are striving, just like you are, to lure the employer away from you and toward them. That means you have to work just as hard, and preferably harder, to ensure your "marketing pieces" are outstanding.
Review your resume and look at it through the eyes of a consumer - in this case, the employer. If you were in their shoes, what would you want to read? How would you react to your own resume if you were the hiring manager?
Be sure your resume is focused on one thing: getting the one job for which you are applying. Anything else is unimportant.
Think of your resume as a direct mail advertisement and write it so that it sells the product (YOU) in an exciting and provocative way.
Get that job!
For more information about resume writing, follow this link to:
The Resume Outline
and/or
Resume Tips
Rabu, 23 Agustus 2006
Using the Same Tense in a Resume
When writing a resume, it is advisable to use the same tense throughout the resume. For instance, if you use the phrases below, you are not using the same tense:
Created an employee handbook for new hires
Acting office manager during supervisor's vacations
Coordinate work flow from various departments
Instead, those phrases should be in the same tense, as shown below:
Created an employee handbook for new hires
Performed office manager duties as needed
Coordinated work flow between multiple departments
See the difference? When you phrase your words in the same tense, the employer can follow the flow of words much easier. In addition, it's more professional.
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Created an employee handbook for new hires
Acting office manager during supervisor's vacations
Coordinate work flow from various departments
Instead, those phrases should be in the same tense, as shown below:
Created an employee handbook for new hires
Performed office manager duties as needed
Coordinated work flow between multiple departments
See the difference? When you phrase your words in the same tense, the employer can follow the flow of words much easier. In addition, it's more professional.
Follow this link for more resume advice: Resume Tips
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Minggu, 20 Agustus 2006
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Kamis, 10 Agustus 2006
Finding the Right Job
Finding the Right Job
Your resume and cover letter can be very helpful in getting the right job, but how do you go about finding that perfect job in the first place?
There are many situations where people are headed down one career path and find themselves given another opportunity altogether that is even better than the one they initially chose. Other times, someone may interview for one position, but the hiring manager thinks your skills and accomplishments fit better with a different position.
Don't rule out a job or a career path just because it was not what you were initially considering.
Many people start off in one career and decide later in life to pursue another career or even their hobby. The experience almost always is more enjoyable and more profitable. Whether you create the opportunity yourself, it falls into your lap or are given direction by someone else, you should always be open to the possibilities around you. Your dream career might not be what you anticipated when you start your job search. It might be something you haven't considered at all.
One thing that can really help in this situation is understanding your expectations for a job/career. What is it that you want from your job? What is the minimum salary that you will accept for a position? How much flexibility do you need to care for your family? Are you more inclined to work by yourself or as part of a team?
In order to understand and appreciate what will make you happy, you need to spend some time analyzing your needs, desires and expectations. Unless you truly grasp what truly matters in your life, you will likely find yourself switching jobs somewhat frequently.
To read more about Careers and Jobs, go to: Career Planning
Your resume and cover letter can be very helpful in getting the right job, but how do you go about finding that perfect job in the first place?
There are many situations where people are headed down one career path and find themselves given another opportunity altogether that is even better than the one they initially chose. Other times, someone may interview for one position, but the hiring manager thinks your skills and accomplishments fit better with a different position.
Don't rule out a job or a career path just because it was not what you were initially considering.
Many people start off in one career and decide later in life to pursue another career or even their hobby. The experience almost always is more enjoyable and more profitable. Whether you create the opportunity yourself, it falls into your lap or are given direction by someone else, you should always be open to the possibilities around you. Your dream career might not be what you anticipated when you start your job search. It might be something you haven't considered at all.
One thing that can really help in this situation is understanding your expectations for a job/career. What is it that you want from your job? What is the minimum salary that you will accept for a position? How much flexibility do you need to care for your family? Are you more inclined to work by yourself or as part of a team?
In order to understand and appreciate what will make you happy, you need to spend some time analyzing your needs, desires and expectations. Unless you truly grasp what truly matters in your life, you will likely find yourself switching jobs somewhat frequently.
To read more about Careers and Jobs, go to: Career Planning
Sabtu, 22 Juli 2006
Finding the Job You Love
When you first initiate a job search, you may be thinking, "I am not going to settle for anything less than the perfect job." Most people, however, do not take the kind of time necessary to really understand what their career goals are.
Do you know what you really want in your next job?
Make a list of the things that you would like to have, the things you must have and even list the things you would dream of having. When a job offer comes along, then you have a benchmark to gauge the offer against. It's a whole lot better than "winging it".
Next time you are searching for a job, put some time into thinking about what you are really after. It will help to clarify your goals and help you to find the job you love.
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Do you know what you really want in your next job?
Make a list of the things that you would like to have, the things you must have and even list the things you would dream of having. When a job offer comes along, then you have a benchmark to gauge the offer against. It's a whole lot better than "winging it".
Next time you are searching for a job, put some time into thinking about what you are really after. It will help to clarify your goals and help you to find the job you love.
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Senin, 17 Juli 2006
How Long Do Most People Stay With An Employer
Demographic Characteristics
Median employee tenure is higher among older workers than younger ones,
as would be expected. For example, in January 2004, the median tenure of
workers age 55 to 64 (9.6 years) was more than three times that of workers
age 25 to 34 (2.9 years).
In January 2004, median tenure for women (3.8 years) was about 0.3 year
less than that of men (4.1 years). Prior to 1996, the difference in median
tenure between men and women was about a year. Beginning in 1996, the dif-
ference has been only about a half year or less.
About half of all workers age 45 and over had been with their current
employer for 10 years or more in January 2004. For workers age 35 to 44,
about one-quarter had such long tenure. Thirty-two percent of male wage
and salary workers age 25 and over had been with their current employer
for 10 years or more in January 2004, compared with 29 percent of women.
Since January 1983, when the proportions were 38 percent for men and 25
percent for women, the gap between them has narrowed considerably.
Interesting, isn't it?
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Median employee tenure is higher among older workers than younger ones,
as would be expected. For example, in January 2004, the median tenure of
workers age 55 to 64 (9.6 years) was more than three times that of workers
age 25 to 34 (2.9 years).
In January 2004, median tenure for women (3.8 years) was about 0.3 year
less than that of men (4.1 years). Prior to 1996, the difference in median
tenure between men and women was about a year. Beginning in 1996, the dif-
ference has been only about a half year or less.
About half of all workers age 45 and over had been with their current
employer for 10 years or more in January 2004. For workers age 35 to 44,
about one-quarter had such long tenure. Thirty-two percent of male wage
and salary workers age 25 and over had been with their current employer
for 10 years or more in January 2004, compared with 29 percent of women.
Since January 1983, when the proportions were 38 percent for men and 25
percent for women, the gap between them has narrowed considerably.
Interesting, isn't it?
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Minggu, 16 Juli 2006
The Resume Outline
If you want to create a resume that employers want to read, you have to know exactly what the employer is looking for. The most important aspect of writing a resume is ensuring that your qualifications match the needs of the employer. If you are in the middle of a major job hunt, it can seem wearisome to revise each resume so that it is targeted to each position you apply for, but it truly pays off when you get called for an interview and other job applicants do not.
If you want to get a great job, you need a resume that employers want to read.
There are two key aspects of writing a great resume. First, you have to provide the right content, which has to be targeted for the job in question. Second, you need a resume format that attracts the attention of the reader.
Creating an amazing resume may take a little longer than creating a basic resume, but your chances of getting the employer's attention are much greater – and that is what writing a resume is all about.
An employer knows what the skills and credentials are for the position they are filling. It's your job to find out what the employer needs and then answer those needs with your own accomplishments and qualifications – in your resume. If you can create the kind of resume that gets the attention of the employer, then you have an opportunity to truly sell yourself in the interview.
Surely you know that many jobs are not, in fact, filled with the best candidate for the job. There are times when the perfect person for the position was available and even sent in a resume, but the resume wasn’t written well so no one paid any attention to it. You have to avoid this kind of situation by providing the right content targeted specifically to the job you are seeking.
The resume format is certainly an important aspect of this whole process. When you use a resume format that employers are accustomed to and which presents your credentials in the best possible way, an employer can’t help but take notice. Most employers will tell you that the Chronological and Functional formats are the best ones to use when creating your resume. Why? Employers can READ them. They are accustomed to them. If you don’t use a format that an employer is familiar with, then they have to search too long to find the information they need and they end up giving up.
Make it easy on the employer and use a format that they are familiar with. Highlight your best skills and accomplishments in an easy-to-read style and you'll be well on your way to getting an interview.
If you are willing to take some extra time and provide a resume that employers want to read, you will have greater success in acquiring that awesome job you know you will love.
For more information about writing an outstanding resume, follow this link to: The Resume Outline
If you want to get a great job, you need a resume that employers want to read.
There are two key aspects of writing a great resume. First, you have to provide the right content, which has to be targeted for the job in question. Second, you need a resume format that attracts the attention of the reader.
Creating an amazing resume may take a little longer than creating a basic resume, but your chances of getting the employer's attention are much greater – and that is what writing a resume is all about.
An employer knows what the skills and credentials are for the position they are filling. It's your job to find out what the employer needs and then answer those needs with your own accomplishments and qualifications – in your resume. If you can create the kind of resume that gets the attention of the employer, then you have an opportunity to truly sell yourself in the interview.
Surely you know that many jobs are not, in fact, filled with the best candidate for the job. There are times when the perfect person for the position was available and even sent in a resume, but the resume wasn’t written well so no one paid any attention to it. You have to avoid this kind of situation by providing the right content targeted specifically to the job you are seeking.
The resume format is certainly an important aspect of this whole process. When you use a resume format that employers are accustomed to and which presents your credentials in the best possible way, an employer can’t help but take notice. Most employers will tell you that the Chronological and Functional formats are the best ones to use when creating your resume. Why? Employers can READ them. They are accustomed to them. If you don’t use a format that an employer is familiar with, then they have to search too long to find the information they need and they end up giving up.
Make it easy on the employer and use a format that they are familiar with. Highlight your best skills and accomplishments in an easy-to-read style and you'll be well on your way to getting an interview.
If you are willing to take some extra time and provide a resume that employers want to read, you will have greater success in acquiring that awesome job you know you will love.
For more information about writing an outstanding resume, follow this link to: The Resume Outline
Sabtu, 15 Juli 2006
Keep Track of All of Those Interviews
If you want to keep track of all of those interviews, use the tool that I use - The Franklin Covey Planner.
Follow this link to Career Planning
Scroll down to the Franklin Covey banner on the right and find out what today's specials are.
All the Best!
Follow this link to Career Planning
Scroll down to the Franklin Covey banner on the right and find out what today's specials are.
All the Best!
Minggu, 09 Juli 2006
Unemployment Rate for June, 2006
Statement of
Kathleen P. Utgoff
Commissioner
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Friday, July 7, 2006
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 121,000 in
June, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.6
percent. During the second quarter of this year, payroll
employment growth averaged 108,000 per month, down from an
average monthly gain of 169,000 over the 12-month period
ending in March. Average hourly earnings increased by 8
cents in June.
In the service-providing sector of the economy, health
care employment continued to trend up over the month, with
an increase of 19,000. Job gains occurred in hospitals,
doctors' offices, and nursing and residential care
facilities. Over the past year, 278,000 jobs have been
added in health care.
Brought to you by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and
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Kathleen P. Utgoff
Commissioner
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Friday, July 7, 2006
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 121,000 in
June, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.6
percent. During the second quarter of this year, payroll
employment growth averaged 108,000 per month, down from an
average monthly gain of 169,000 over the 12-month period
ending in March. Average hourly earnings increased by 8
cents in June.
In the service-providing sector of the economy, health
care employment continued to trend up over the month, with
an increase of 19,000. Job gains occurred in hospitals,
doctors' offices, and nursing and residential care
facilities. Over the past year, 278,000 jobs have been
added in health care.
Brought to you by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and
Professional-Resume-Example.com
Senin, 03 Juli 2006
Combination Resume Format
Using the combination resume format, you have the ability to disguise certain parts of your personal history that you don't want highlighted. You have a wide variety of options to place the focus where you want it or shift the focus away from something that isn't quite as important (but still needs to be listed on the resume).
The Combination resume format gives you flexibility. It is the one resume format that allows some creativity in defining your qualifications on paper.
To find out more about the Combination Resume Format, follow this link:
Combination Resume Format
The Combination resume format gives you flexibility. It is the one resume format that allows some creativity in defining your qualifications on paper.
To find out more about the Combination Resume Format, follow this link:
Combination Resume Format
Sabtu, 01 Juli 2006
If you want a great job...
In today's competitive marketplace, you need a Professional Resume. No one is going to come knocking on your door and ask you if you want a great job. You have to go out and find it.
Employers are looking for great people to add to their staff. If you don't have an excellent resume, you cannot connect with those employers. Even if you are huge into networking and "know people", you are still going to need an outstanding resume if you are going to get your foot in the door.
Sure, you can hire someone to write your resume for you, but that is very expensive (if you want it done right). Not only that, but when you write your own resume, you solidify a lot of your own best qualities in your mind, which builds your confidence and prepares you for the interview process.
Writing your own resume isn't difficult, either. All you need is the right guidance. Professional-Resume-Example.com provides the guidance you need. Every possible piece of information you need is available at this web site, including: outlines, templates, examples, format information, tips, and much, much more.
Visit the site to learn how to create a resume masterpiece. Employers will be impressed and you'll be much farther down the road to success.
~C. Vaughan
Employers are looking for great people to add to their staff. If you don't have an excellent resume, you cannot connect with those employers. Even if you are huge into networking and "know people", you are still going to need an outstanding resume if you are going to get your foot in the door.
Sure, you can hire someone to write your resume for you, but that is very expensive (if you want it done right). Not only that, but when you write your own resume, you solidify a lot of your own best qualities in your mind, which builds your confidence and prepares you for the interview process.
Writing your own resume isn't difficult, either. All you need is the right guidance. Professional-Resume-Example.com provides the guidance you need. Every possible piece of information you need is available at this web site, including: outlines, templates, examples, format information, tips, and much, much more.
Visit the site to learn how to create a resume masterpiece. Employers will be impressed and you'll be much farther down the road to success.
~C. Vaughan
Senin, 26 Juni 2006
Employer Costs for Employee Compensation
EMPLOYER COSTS FOR EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION-MARCH 2006
Employer costs for employee compensation averaged $26.86 per hour worked in
March 2006, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
Wages and salaries, which averaged $18.82, accounted for 70.1 percent of these costs, while benefits, which averaged $8.04, accounted for the remaining 29.9 percent. Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, based on the National Compensation Survey, measures employer costs for wages, salaries, and employee benefits for nonfarm private and state and local government workers.
Costs for legally required benefits, including Social Security, Medicare, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation, averaged $2.16 per hour (8.0 percent of total compensation). Employer costs for life, health, and disability insurance benefits averaged $2.18 (8.1 percent); paid leave benefits (vacations, holidays, sick leave, and other leave) averaged $1.88 (7.0 percent); and retirement and savings benefits averaged $1.15 (4.3 percent) per hour worked.
http://www.bls.gov/ncs/ect/home.htm
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Employer costs for employee compensation averaged $26.86 per hour worked in
March 2006, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
Wages and salaries, which averaged $18.82, accounted for 70.1 percent of these costs, while benefits, which averaged $8.04, accounted for the remaining 29.9 percent. Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, based on the National Compensation Survey, measures employer costs for wages, salaries, and employee benefits for nonfarm private and state and local government workers.
Costs for legally required benefits, including Social Security, Medicare, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation, averaged $2.16 per hour (8.0 percent of total compensation). Employer costs for life, health, and disability insurance benefits averaged $2.18 (8.1 percent); paid leave benefits (vacations, holidays, sick leave, and other leave) averaged $1.88 (7.0 percent); and retirement and savings benefits averaged $1.15 (4.3 percent) per hour worked.
http://www.bls.gov/ncs/ect/home.htm
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Rabu, 14 Juni 2006
Rate Yourself as a Job Applicant
When you begin searching for a job, you need to take stock of your abilities as well as your weaknesses. Yes, it would be nice to simply focus on the things we do well. In truth, however, employers are as interested in what you can’t do as they are in what you can do. If you are prepared to address both possibilities, you will be better off than your competitors.
What are some of the areas that you need to be aware of? Well, think about your last performance evaluation (or if you have not had one, imagine what prospective employers are most likely to be interested in).
Employers want employees who will do many things in addition to the specific tasks of the position for which they are hired. Are you a problem solver? Do you accept criticism well? Will you respect those in authority?
Read the checklist below and see how you rate yourself.
Can you perform the responsibilities of the job?
Do you get along well with others?
Are you willing to go the extra mile to see a job to its completion?
How easily do you accept change?
Do you make decisions after weighing all the alternatives?
Are you trustworthy?
Can you work well without supervision?
Do you listen to/accept criticism?
Can you relate well to all levels of management?
Do you strive to be your best?
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What are some of the areas that you need to be aware of? Well, think about your last performance evaluation (or if you have not had one, imagine what prospective employers are most likely to be interested in).
Employers want employees who will do many things in addition to the specific tasks of the position for which they are hired. Are you a problem solver? Do you accept criticism well? Will you respect those in authority?
Read the checklist below and see how you rate yourself.
Can you perform the responsibilities of the job?
Do you get along well with others?
Are you willing to go the extra mile to see a job to its completion?
How easily do you accept change?
Do you make decisions after weighing all the alternatives?
Are you trustworthy?
Can you work well without supervision?
Do you listen to/accept criticism?
Can you relate well to all levels of management?
Do you strive to be your best?
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Minggu, 11 Juni 2006
Resume Action Words
Writing a resume does not have to be difficult, especially when you include some of these resume action verbs. They get the prospective employer's attention. They add dimension to your qualifications. They strengthen and enhance your accomplishments. Use them to add pizzazz to your resume.
Resume action verbs make your resume more professional. Here are more than 350 resume action verbs to show prospective employers just how capable and qualified you are.
Resume Action Verbs List:
Accelerated, Accomplished, Achieved, Acquired, Acted, Activated, Adapted, Addressed, Adjusted, Administered, Advanced, Advertised, Advised, Advocated, Aided, Allocated, Analyzed, Answered, Anticipated, Applied, Appraised, Approved, Arbitrated, Arranged, Ascertained, Aspired, Assembled, Assessed, Assigned, Assisted, Attained, Audited, Authored, Automated, Awarded, Balanced, Boosted, Briefed, Budgeted, Built, Calculated, Catalogued, Centralized, Changed, Chaired, Charted, Checked, Clarified, Classified, Coached, Collaborated, Collected, Combined, Commanded, Communicated, Compared, Compiled, Completed, Composed, Computed, Conceptualized, Condensed, Conducted, Conferred, Conserved, Consolidated, Constructed, Consulted, Contacted, Contained, Contracted, Contributed, Controlled, Converted, Coordinated, Correlated, Corresponded, Counseled, Created, Critiqued, Cultivated, Customized, Decided, Decreased, Defined, Delegated, Delivered, Demonstrated, Designated, Designed, Detected, Determined, Developed, Devised, Diagnosed, Directed, Discovered, Dispatched, Dispensed, Displayed, Dissected, Distinguished, Distributed, Documented, Doubled, Drafted, Earned, Edited, Educated, Eliminated, Emphasized, Employed, Enabled, Enacted, Encouraged, Enforced, Engineered, Enhanced, Enlarged, Enlisted, Ensured, Entertained, Established, Estimated, Evaluated, Examined, Executed, Expanded, Expedited, Experimented, Explained, Explored, Expressed, Extended, Extracted, Fabricated, Facilitated, Familiarized, Fashioned, Finalized, Fixed, Focused, Forecasted, Formed, Formulated, Fostered, Found, Founded, Fulfilled, Furnished, Gained, Gathered, Generated, Guided, Handled, Headed, Helped, Hired, Hypothesized, Identified, Illustrated, Imagined, Implemented, Improved, Improvised, Incorporated, Increased, Indexed, Indoctrinated, Influenced, Informed, Initiated, Innovated, Inspected, Inspired, Installed, Instituted, Instructed, Insured, Integrated, Interpreted, Interviewed, Introduced, Invented, Investigated, Inventoried, Issued, Joined, Judged, Justified, Launched, Learned, Lectured, Led, Located, Logged, Maintained, Managed, Marketed, Maximized, Measured, Mediated, Merged, Minimized, Mobilized, Moderated, Modified, Monitored, Motivated, Navigated, Negotiated, Netted, Observed, Obtained, Opened, Operated, Ordered, Orchestrated, Organized, Originated, Outlined, Overhauled, Oversaw, Participated, Performed, Persuaded, Photographed, Pinpointed, Piloted, Pioneered, Placed, Planned, Predicted, Prepared, Presented, Presided, Prevented, Printed, Prioritized, Processed, Produced, Programmed, Projected, Promoted, Proofread, Proposed, Protected, Proved, Provided, Publicized, Published, Purchased, Qualified, Queried, Raised, Ran, Rated, Reached, Realized, Reasoned, Received, Recommended, Reconciled, Recorded, Recruited, Reduced, Regulated, Rehabilitated, Related, Remodeled, Rendered, Repaired, Replaced, Reported, Represented, Researched, Resolved, Responded, Restored, Restructured, Retrieved, Reversed, Reviewed, Revised, Revitalized, Routed, Saved, Scheduled, Screened, Searched, Secured, Selected, Separated, Served, Shaped, Shared, Simplified, Simulated, Sketched, Sold, Solved, Sorted, Spearheaded, Specialized, Sponsored, Staffed, Standardized, Started, Stimulated, Stored, Streamlined, Strengthened, Structured, Studied, Summarized, Supervised, Supplied, Supplemented, Supported, Surpassed, Surveyed, Tabulated,, Targeted, Taught, Terminated, Tested, Tightened, Totaled, Tracked, Traded, Trained, Transcribed, Transferred, Transformed, Translated, Transmitted, Traveled, Treated, Trimmed, Tutored, Typed, Uncovered, Undertook, Unified, United, Updated, Upgraded, Used, Utilized, Validated, Verified, Vitalized, Volunteered, Weighed, Widened, Won, Worked, Wrote
When you write your resume, use these resume action words to add depth and meaning to your qualifications and accomplishments. Employers want to see action and these action words will give your resume the boost it needs to get the attention it deserves.
For more information about Resume action words, follow this link:
The Importance of Keywords
Action Keywords
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Resume action verbs make your resume more professional. Here are more than 350 resume action verbs to show prospective employers just how capable and qualified you are.
Resume Action Verbs List:
Accelerated, Accomplished, Achieved, Acquired, Acted, Activated, Adapted, Addressed, Adjusted, Administered, Advanced, Advertised, Advised, Advocated, Aided, Allocated, Analyzed, Answered, Anticipated, Applied, Appraised, Approved, Arbitrated, Arranged, Ascertained, Aspired, Assembled, Assessed, Assigned, Assisted, Attained, Audited, Authored, Automated, Awarded, Balanced, Boosted, Briefed, Budgeted, Built, Calculated, Catalogued, Centralized, Changed, Chaired, Charted, Checked, Clarified, Classified, Coached, Collaborated, Collected, Combined, Commanded, Communicated, Compared, Compiled, Completed, Composed, Computed, Conceptualized, Condensed, Conducted, Conferred, Conserved, Consolidated, Constructed, Consulted, Contacted, Contained, Contracted, Contributed, Controlled, Converted, Coordinated, Correlated, Corresponded, Counseled, Created, Critiqued, Cultivated, Customized, Decided, Decreased, Defined, Delegated, Delivered, Demonstrated, Designated, Designed, Detected, Determined, Developed, Devised, Diagnosed, Directed, Discovered, Dispatched, Dispensed, Displayed, Dissected, Distinguished, Distributed, Documented, Doubled, Drafted, Earned, Edited, Educated, Eliminated, Emphasized, Employed, Enabled, Enacted, Encouraged, Enforced, Engineered, Enhanced, Enlarged, Enlisted, Ensured, Entertained, Established, Estimated, Evaluated, Examined, Executed, Expanded, Expedited, Experimented, Explained, Explored, Expressed, Extended, Extracted, Fabricated, Facilitated, Familiarized, Fashioned, Finalized, Fixed, Focused, Forecasted, Formed, Formulated, Fostered, Found, Founded, Fulfilled, Furnished, Gained, Gathered, Generated, Guided, Handled, Headed, Helped, Hired, Hypothesized, Identified, Illustrated, Imagined, Implemented, Improved, Improvised, Incorporated, Increased, Indexed, Indoctrinated, Influenced, Informed, Initiated, Innovated, Inspected, Inspired, Installed, Instituted, Instructed, Insured, Integrated, Interpreted, Interviewed, Introduced, Invented, Investigated, Inventoried, Issued, Joined, Judged, Justified, Launched, Learned, Lectured, Led, Located, Logged, Maintained, Managed, Marketed, Maximized, Measured, Mediated, Merged, Minimized, Mobilized, Moderated, Modified, Monitored, Motivated, Navigated, Negotiated, Netted, Observed, Obtained, Opened, Operated, Ordered, Orchestrated, Organized, Originated, Outlined, Overhauled, Oversaw, Participated, Performed, Persuaded, Photographed, Pinpointed, Piloted, Pioneered, Placed, Planned, Predicted, Prepared, Presented, Presided, Prevented, Printed, Prioritized, Processed, Produced, Programmed, Projected, Promoted, Proofread, Proposed, Protected, Proved, Provided, Publicized, Published, Purchased, Qualified, Queried, Raised, Ran, Rated, Reached, Realized, Reasoned, Received, Recommended, Reconciled, Recorded, Recruited, Reduced, Regulated, Rehabilitated, Related, Remodeled, Rendered, Repaired, Replaced, Reported, Represented, Researched, Resolved, Responded, Restored, Restructured, Retrieved, Reversed, Reviewed, Revised, Revitalized, Routed, Saved, Scheduled, Screened, Searched, Secured, Selected, Separated, Served, Shaped, Shared, Simplified, Simulated, Sketched, Sold, Solved, Sorted, Spearheaded, Specialized, Sponsored, Staffed, Standardized, Started, Stimulated, Stored, Streamlined, Strengthened, Structured, Studied, Summarized, Supervised, Supplied, Supplemented, Supported, Surpassed, Surveyed, Tabulated,, Targeted, Taught, Terminated, Tested, Tightened, Totaled, Tracked, Traded, Trained, Transcribed, Transferred, Transformed, Translated, Transmitted, Traveled, Treated, Trimmed, Tutored, Typed, Uncovered, Undertook, Unified, United, Updated, Upgraded, Used, Utilized, Validated, Verified, Vitalized, Volunteered, Weighed, Widened, Won, Worked, Wrote
When you write your resume, use these resume action words to add depth and meaning to your qualifications and accomplishments. Employers want to see action and these action words will give your resume the boost it needs to get the attention it deserves.
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Rabu, 07 Juni 2006
Networking - Your Job Search Success Story
Of the dozen or so ways to find a job, which ones do you think are the most successful?
Would you be surprised to learn that the ways most people use to find their jobs are actually the least effective? The reason is because they are relying on the old standards: classified ads, job fairs and mailing resumes to employers. While those methods typically result in 5-7% of job candidates finding work, for the rest of the population, something else is going to be required.
In order to find a good job, you have to put forth effort. One of the most efficient ways to find meaningful work is to network with people you know (friends, family, neighbors and former co-workers). Networking involves sustaining positive relationships with a variety of people. It takes time and effort, but often pays off when employment situations arise. Sometimes, you have to go outside your sphere of influence and meet other people in order to find the job you are looking for.
For more information on this topic, go to:
Networking with an Advantage
Networking Your Way to a Great Job
Networking at the Job
Would you be surprised to learn that the ways most people use to find their jobs are actually the least effective? The reason is because they are relying on the old standards: classified ads, job fairs and mailing resumes to employers. While those methods typically result in 5-7% of job candidates finding work, for the rest of the population, something else is going to be required.
In order to find a good job, you have to put forth effort. One of the most efficient ways to find meaningful work is to network with people you know (friends, family, neighbors and former co-workers). Networking involves sustaining positive relationships with a variety of people. It takes time and effort, but often pays off when employment situations arise. Sometimes, you have to go outside your sphere of influence and meet other people in order to find the job you are looking for.
For more information on this topic, go to:
Networking with an Advantage
Networking Your Way to a Great Job
Networking at the Job
Selasa, 06 Juni 2006
Target Your Resume
According to distinctiveweb.com, "A targeted resume is used to focus your resume toward a specific career objective, performed in a specific industry, and for a specific company. The content of a targeted resume is written to highlight the skills, qualifications, and experience that match the requirements of your job target."
Targeting your resume to a specific job is vital in today's competitive job market. Your competitors are doing it, so you must do it - and do it better than they do.
Use Resume Action words to give your resume a boost. You have to get an employer's attention and using the kind of words that show action, responsibility and accomplishments are the way to do that. You don't get very long to make that first impression, so you have to make it fast.
One thing that you cannot do in trying to get an employer's attention is to use any form or style that is not tried and true. It's a tough line to walk between wanting to get an employer's attention yet not standing out so much that you are ostracized.
When you focus your resume and cover letter, you have the best chance of creating the kind of favorable impression that will keep your resume in the "keep" pile.
Here are a few additional links that may be of further assistance:
Resume Examples
Resume Formats
Targeting your resume to a specific job is vital in today's competitive job market. Your competitors are doing it, so you must do it - and do it better than they do.
Use Resume Action words to give your resume a boost. You have to get an employer's attention and using the kind of words that show action, responsibility and accomplishments are the way to do that. You don't get very long to make that first impression, so you have to make it fast.
One thing that you cannot do in trying to get an employer's attention is to use any form or style that is not tried and true. It's a tough line to walk between wanting to get an employer's attention yet not standing out so much that you are ostracized.
When you focus your resume and cover letter, you have the best chance of creating the kind of favorable impression that will keep your resume in the "keep" pile.
Here are a few additional links that may be of further assistance:
Resume Examples
Resume Formats
Jumat, 19 Mei 2006
Job Search Articles
Selasa, 16 Mei 2006
Boost Your Resume
Is your resume all that it can be? Do you need to spice it up a bit?
Your resume has to be it's very best if employers are to give it the attention it deserves.
If you already have a resume and are simply looking to give it an extra boost, take a look at the ideas int he link provided below and implement those that are most suitable. It could be that you use a bit of tweaking from every section. It might be that you overhaul one or two areas of your resume and leave the rest alone. Perhaps your resume needs a serious jolt of creativity. Whatever the case is, you will find excellent ideas here to implement and make your resume a work of art.
Boost Your Resume
Your resume has to be it's very best if employers are to give it the attention it deserves.
If you already have a resume and are simply looking to give it an extra boost, take a look at the ideas int he link provided below and implement those that are most suitable. It could be that you use a bit of tweaking from every section. It might be that you overhaul one or two areas of your resume and leave the rest alone. Perhaps your resume needs a serious jolt of creativity. Whatever the case is, you will find excellent ideas here to implement and make your resume a work of art.
Boost Your Resume
Sabtu, 13 Mei 2006
Decide Which Career is Best for You
Use this awesome software (FREE) to decide which career path is best for you.
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Choose It! is decision making software. Use it to make important business, financial, even life-changing decisions. Yes, really! It brings amazing clarity, your own clarity, to any complex question or problem. People have used it to...
decide upon important strategic directions for their businesses select career paths for their adult children decide upon vacation destinations, and even to
make the monumental decision about what to have for lunch (bacon sandwich or cheese sandwich or bacon and cheese sandwich).
The process is based upon a classic decision making model that we all use intuitively for easy questions or problems (ex., "Do I?" or "Don't I?" with columns of "pros" and "cons"). But that simple process breaks down badly for more complicated decisions.
Choose It! builds a simple-yet-sophisticated decision matrix while you complete a step-by-step decision tree. This decision making process organizes your thinking. Result? You make correct choices for the most complex, nuanced questions.
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Decision Making Made Easy
By Choose It!
Choose It! is decision making software. Use it to make important business, financial, even life-changing decisions. Yes, really! It brings amazing clarity, your own clarity, to any complex question or problem. People have used it to...
decide upon important strategic directions for their businesses select career paths for their adult children decide upon vacation destinations, and even to
make the monumental decision about what to have for lunch (bacon sandwich or cheese sandwich or bacon and cheese sandwich).
The process is based upon a classic decision making model that we all use intuitively for easy questions or problems (ex., "Do I?" or "Don't I?" with columns of "pros" and "cons"). But that simple process breaks down badly for more complicated decisions.
Choose It! builds a simple-yet-sophisticated decision matrix while you complete a step-by-step decision tree. This decision making process organizes your thinking. Result? You make correct choices for the most complex, nuanced questions.
Best of all, it's free! Ready? Do the Quick Tour.
Quick Tour of Choose It
Rabu, 03 Mei 2006
How do employers fill vacant positions?
If you have ever wondered how employers fill positions, this will give you some great information. You will be better prepared for the job search when you know what to expect.
So, how does the job search work?
An employer wants to fill a position as quickly as possible with as little hassle as possible with an individual with a proven track record. An employer's first choice would most likely be someone from within the company who is driven, desires the position and is prepared to move up. As we all know, there aren’t a line of people being groomed for upward mobility in most organizations.
So, the second option available to employers would most likely be someone that the employer knows can handle the job well and will not take long to train and can move into the position fairly quickly and easily. More often than not, it is someone outside of the organization.
This situation definately happens more than the first one, but consider this: an employer obviously can't know enough people to fill every position that becomes vacant in any given year (especially if the coompany is a large one).
If you want to know more, follow this link to:
Hidden Job Market
So, how does the job search work?
An employer wants to fill a position as quickly as possible with as little hassle as possible with an individual with a proven track record. An employer's first choice would most likely be someone from within the company who is driven, desires the position and is prepared to move up. As we all know, there aren’t a line of people being groomed for upward mobility in most organizations.
So, the second option available to employers would most likely be someone that the employer knows can handle the job well and will not take long to train and can move into the position fairly quickly and easily. More often than not, it is someone outside of the organization.
This situation definately happens more than the first one, but consider this: an employer obviously can't know enough people to fill every position that becomes vacant in any given year (especially if the coompany is a large one).
If you want to know more, follow this link to:
Hidden Job Market
Senin, 01 Mei 2006
Unemployment
REGIONAL AND STATE EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT: MARCH 2006
Regional and state unemployment rates were generally little changed
in March. Overall, 33 states registered over-the-month unemployment rate
decreases, 9 states recorded increases, and 8 states and the District of
Columbia had no change, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Depart-
ment of Labor reported today. Jobless rates were down over the year in 43
states and the District of Columbia, up in 5 states, and unchanged in 2
states. The national unemployment rate in March, 4.7 percent, was little
changed from that of February, but was down by 0.4 percentage point from a
year earlier.
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and the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Regional and state unemployment rates were generally little changed
in March. Overall, 33 states registered over-the-month unemployment rate
decreases, 9 states recorded increases, and 8 states and the District of
Columbia had no change, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Depart-
ment of Labor reported today. Jobless rates were down over the year in 43
states and the District of Columbia, up in 5 states, and unchanged in 2
states. The national unemployment rate in March, 4.7 percent, was little
changed from that of February, but was down by 0.4 percentage point from a
year earlier.
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and the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Kamis, 20 April 2006
Your Resume
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Looking for a Great Job - Without Really Looking
Do you ever feel as though there are jobs available in your field, but that you just don't seem to know where they are? Many people feel that way.
Where are all of the jobs?
Maybe someone you used to work with was recently offered a great position at a competing company – and you didn't even know he was looking for a job. Or, perhaps your supervisor left the company just a month ago to take better job in another division leaving you with extra work.
How did these people find the great jobs without even lifting a finger? It isn't as though they took a lot of time off for interviews.
Wouldn't you like to be the one getting the better job offers? Was there anything so special about those people that allowed them to climb the corporate ladder more effectively than you?
To find out more about looking for a great job (without really looking), take a look at the links below. They offer great advice.
Look For a Job
Networking and the Job Market
Networking Your Way to a Great Job
Best of luck!
Where are all of the jobs?
Maybe someone you used to work with was recently offered a great position at a competing company – and you didn't even know he was looking for a job. Or, perhaps your supervisor left the company just a month ago to take better job in another division leaving you with extra work.
How did these people find the great jobs without even lifting a finger? It isn't as though they took a lot of time off for interviews.
Wouldn't you like to be the one getting the better job offers? Was there anything so special about those people that allowed them to climb the corporate ladder more effectively than you?
To find out more about looking for a great job (without really looking), take a look at the links below. They offer great advice.
Look For a Job
Networking and the Job Market
Networking Your Way to a Great Job
Best of luck!
Rabu, 19 April 2006
Resume Related Articles
The articles listed here are written by a published resume-writing expert. Each subject covered is intended to assist you in the job-search process.
Have you ever asked What is a resume? You can find out exactly what a resume is and what it does in this easy-to-read article. This article is especially helpful if you are new to resume-writing.
You have to TARGET everything in the job-search process - from career path you choose to the marketing materials you use to get the job you want at the employer you desire to work at.
Learn 5 Ways to Give Your Resume a Boost. This article provides awesome tips to make your resume its best.
Have you given much thought to your Accomplishments? Read this article to find out why understanding and utilizing your accomplishments can have a huge impact on your resume, cover letter and even in interviews.
If you have little or no experience related to the position you are seeking (changing careers or a college graduate), then you need to understand the importance of Transferable Skills. Also, as you'll realize from reading this List of Transferable Skills, transferable skills can also be used to enhance your resume by including abilities that "transfer" from position to position.
Quantify your accomplishments when you write your resume so that you show an employer the kind of results you can achieve. Learn how important this is to YOUR career by reading this informative article.
Resume Examples Help you understand the various resume formats and how they can work for you. To get a better grasp of what format is best for you, read this article.
Many companies will require you to complete an Employer Job Application even if you have already submitted a resume. Find out what you need to know in this article.
Something for nothing...it's rare, definitely, but it is a reality at this site. All of this information is provided free of charge. Free Resume Help to give you what you need to make your personal history stand out from the crowd.
If you are interested in "Making a Great First Impression", then this article is for you. It is designed to assist in the writing process by providing some guidelines for creating excellent "marketing" materials.
What is the real "Purpose of a Resume"? Click here to find out.
Here is a quick guideline to assist you in writing a resume if you don't have a great deal of time to devote to the process. Quick Resume Guideline
Resume Action Keywords add pizzazz to your resume. Employers are more likely to read your resume and take notice of your skills when you pack it with powerful words that demand attention.
Learn How to Use Resume Keywords in an effective way. This article offers details about the wise use of these action verbs.
Have you ever asked What is a resume? You can find out exactly what a resume is and what it does in this easy-to-read article. This article is especially helpful if you are new to resume-writing.
You have to TARGET everything in the job-search process - from career path you choose to the marketing materials you use to get the job you want at the employer you desire to work at.
Learn 5 Ways to Give Your Resume a Boost. This article provides awesome tips to make your resume its best.
Have you given much thought to your Accomplishments? Read this article to find out why understanding and utilizing your accomplishments can have a huge impact on your resume, cover letter and even in interviews.
If you have little or no experience related to the position you are seeking (changing careers or a college graduate), then you need to understand the importance of Transferable Skills. Also, as you'll realize from reading this List of Transferable Skills, transferable skills can also be used to enhance your resume by including abilities that "transfer" from position to position.
Quantify your accomplishments when you write your resume so that you show an employer the kind of results you can achieve. Learn how important this is to YOUR career by reading this informative article.
Resume Examples Help you understand the various resume formats and how they can work for you. To get a better grasp of what format is best for you, read this article.
Many companies will require you to complete an Employer Job Application even if you have already submitted a resume. Find out what you need to know in this article.
Something for nothing...it's rare, definitely, but it is a reality at this site. All of this information is provided free of charge. Free Resume Help to give you what you need to make your personal history stand out from the crowd.
If you are interested in "Making a Great First Impression", then this article is for you. It is designed to assist in the writing process by providing some guidelines for creating excellent "marketing" materials.
What is the real "Purpose of a Resume"? Click here to find out.
Here is a quick guideline to assist you in writing a resume if you don't have a great deal of time to devote to the process. Quick Resume Guideline
Resume Action Keywords add pizzazz to your resume. Employers are more likely to read your resume and take notice of your skills when you pack it with powerful words that demand attention.
Learn How to Use Resume Keywords in an effective way. This article offers details about the wise use of these action verbs.
Selasa, 18 April 2006
Job Openings
JOB OPENINGS AND LABOR TURNOVER: FEBRUARY 2006
The job openings, hires, and total separations rates were all essentially
unchanged in February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department
of Labor reported today. This release includes estimates of the number and
rate of job openings, hires, and separations for the total nonfarm sector by
industry and geographic region.
Job Openings
On the last business day of February 2006, there were 4.1 million job
openings in the United States, and the job openings rate was 2.9 percent.
The job openings rate was unchanged in February but has generally trended upward since September 2003. In February, the job openings rate did not change significantly in any industry or region.
Hires and Separations
The hires rate was unchanged at 3.7 percent in February. Hires are any additions to the payroll during the month. Over the month, the hires rate increased in the leisure and hospitality industry. The hires rate did not change significantly in any region.
The total separations, or turnover, rate was little changed at 3.3 per-
cent in February. Separations are terminations of employment that occur at any time during the month. In February, the total separations rate increased in the trade, transportation, and utilities industry. The total separations rate did not change significantly in any region.
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The job openings, hires, and total separations rates were all essentially
unchanged in February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department
of Labor reported today. This release includes estimates of the number and
rate of job openings, hires, and separations for the total nonfarm sector by
industry and geographic region.
Job Openings
On the last business day of February 2006, there were 4.1 million job
openings in the United States, and the job openings rate was 2.9 percent.
The job openings rate was unchanged in February but has generally trended upward since September 2003. In February, the job openings rate did not change significantly in any industry or region.
Hires and Separations
The hires rate was unchanged at 3.7 percent in February. Hires are any additions to the payroll during the month. Over the month, the hires rate increased in the leisure and hospitality industry. The hires rate did not change significantly in any region.
The total separations, or turnover, rate was little changed at 3.3 per-
cent in February. Separations are terminations of employment that occur at any time during the month. In February, the total separations rate increased in the trade, transportation, and utilities industry. The total separations rate did not change significantly in any region.
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Minggu, 02 April 2006
To be successful to today’s competitive marketplace, you need to have an action plan in place to help maintain your job-search momentum, keep you organized and ensure you have everything ready when it comes time to meet the prospective employer face to face.
If you have an action plan for reaching prospective employers, you are doing well. Many people never reach that level of effectiveness. It is so easy to simply send out resumes and hope someone calls rather than take positive actions which complement the process of finding a job.
If you are one of the multitudes who don’t know an action plan from an anemone, then read the remainder of this article to ensure your job search success.
To learn more about the job search process, follow these links:
'Job Search Action Plan'
'Avoid Job Search Stress'
Salary History
Developing Anecdotes for the Interview
How to Write Effectively
If you have an action plan for reaching prospective employers, you are doing well. Many people never reach that level of effectiveness. It is so easy to simply send out resumes and hope someone calls rather than take positive actions which complement the process of finding a job.
If you are one of the multitudes who don’t know an action plan from an anemone, then read the remainder of this article to ensure your job search success.
To learn more about the job search process, follow these links:
'Job Search Action Plan'
'Avoid Job Search Stress'
Salary History
Developing Anecdotes for the Interview
How to Write Effectively
Sabtu, 01 April 2006
Resume Links
Have you ever asked What is a resume? You can find out exactly what a resume is and what it does in this easy-to-read article. This article is especially helpful if you are new to resume-writing.
You have to TARGET everything in the job-search process - from career path you choose to the marketing materials you use to get the job you want at the employer you desire to work at.
Learn 5 Ways to Give Your Resume a Boost. This article provides awesome tips to make your resume its best.
Have you given much thought to your Accomplishments? Read this article to find out why understanding and utilizing your accomplishments can have a huge impact on your resume, cover letter and even in interviews.
If you have little or no experience related to the position you are seeking (changing careers or a college graduate), then you need to understand the importance of Transferable Skills.
Quantify your accomplishments when you write your resume so that you show an employer the kind of results you can achieve. Learn how important this is to YOUR career by reading this informative article.
Resume Examples Help you understand the various resume formats and how they can work for you. To get a better grasp of what format is best for you, read this article.
Many companies will require you to complete an Employer Job Application even if you have already submitted a resume. Find out what you need to know in this article.
Something for nothing...it's rare, definitely, but it is a reality at this site. All of this information is provided free of charge. Free Resume Help to give you what you need to make your personal history stand out from the crowd.
If you are interested in "Making a Great First Impression", then this article is for you. It is designed to assist in the writing process by providing some guidelines for creating excellent "marketing" materials.
What is the real "Purpose of a Resume"? Click here to find out.
Here is a quick guideline to assist you in writing a resume if you don't have a great deal of time to devote to the process. Quick Resume Guideline
Resume Action Keywords add pizzazz to your resume. Employers are more likely to read your resume and take notice of your skills when you pack it with powerful words that demand attention.
Learn How to Use Resume Keywords in an effective way. This article offers details about the wise use of these action verbs.
You have to TARGET everything in the job-search process - from career path you choose to the marketing materials you use to get the job you want at the employer you desire to work at.
Learn 5 Ways to Give Your Resume a Boost. This article provides awesome tips to make your resume its best.
Have you given much thought to your Accomplishments? Read this article to find out why understanding and utilizing your accomplishments can have a huge impact on your resume, cover letter and even in interviews.
If you have little or no experience related to the position you are seeking (changing careers or a college graduate), then you need to understand the importance of Transferable Skills.
Quantify your accomplishments when you write your resume so that you show an employer the kind of results you can achieve. Learn how important this is to YOUR career by reading this informative article.
Resume Examples Help you understand the various resume formats and how they can work for you. To get a better grasp of what format is best for you, read this article.
Many companies will require you to complete an Employer Job Application even if you have already submitted a resume. Find out what you need to know in this article.
Something for nothing...it's rare, definitely, but it is a reality at this site. All of this information is provided free of charge. Free Resume Help to give you what you need to make your personal history stand out from the crowd.
If you are interested in "Making a Great First Impression", then this article is for you. It is designed to assist in the writing process by providing some guidelines for creating excellent "marketing" materials.
What is the real "Purpose of a Resume"? Click here to find out.
Here is a quick guideline to assist you in writing a resume if you don't have a great deal of time to devote to the process. Quick Resume Guideline
Resume Action Keywords add pizzazz to your resume. Employers are more likely to read your resume and take notice of your skills when you pack it with powerful words that demand attention.
Learn How to Use Resume Keywords in an effective way. This article offers details about the wise use of these action verbs.
Senin, 27 Maret 2006
The Resume Outline
The Resume Outline identifies the major headings of the resume and what information is contained within each one. Make sure you are comfortable with each of the following sections since you will be creating your own personal professional history with them in mind.
Heading/Contact Information
Objective
Education
Work Experience
Honors/Activities/Achievements/Publications
Other
Do you know what kind of information is contained in each section?
Click here for a description of each section: Resume Outline
This resume outline should provide you with a basic understanding of the sections of a resume. While different formats use these sections in a variety of ways, the information is used in each resume.
If you need more information than this resume outline offers, peruse the site listed above. The formats tab and the examples tab both provide a great deal of information.
Best of Luck
Heading/Contact Information
Objective
Education
Work Experience
Honors/Activities/Achievements/Publications
Other
Do you know what kind of information is contained in each section?
Click here for a description of each section: Resume Outline
This resume outline should provide you with a basic understanding of the sections of a resume. While different formats use these sections in a variety of ways, the information is used in each resume.
If you need more information than this resume outline offers, peruse the site listed above. The formats tab and the examples tab both provide a great deal of information.
Best of Luck
Kamis, 23 Maret 2006
FindAPilot.com, online since July 1996, unveiled a new “Pilot Database” section today at www.findapilot.com/resumes where pilots can post a pilot profile with a summary of experience and flight times. The new section is divided into two key sections: “pilots seeking employment” and “contract pilots.”
Pilots can register online, and can post a pilot profile immediately. Each pilot profile is a summary of fight times, experience, background information, and contact information. The pilot profile includes a free photo and link to a website or resume. PDF resume hosting is also included with each listing, pilots simply email their resume after the listing is complete and Find A Pilot will convert it and host it on their server. Pilots can choose which section they want their ad in, “pilots seeking employment” and “contract pilots.” The “contract pilots” section is further broken down by aircraft type. Pilot Profile listings can be updated by the user 24/7, and start at just $19.99 for a 90 day listing. For a limited time listings are just $9.99 for 90 days when you use registration code newpilot.
For more information about writing a resume, click here: Professional-Resume-Example.com
Pilots can register online, and can post a pilot profile immediately. Each pilot profile is a summary of fight times, experience, background information, and contact information. The pilot profile includes a free photo and link to a website or resume. PDF resume hosting is also included with each listing, pilots simply email their resume after the listing is complete and Find A Pilot will convert it and host it on their server. Pilots can choose which section they want their ad in, “pilots seeking employment” and “contract pilots.” The “contract pilots” section is further broken down by aircraft type. Pilot Profile listings can be updated by the user 24/7, and start at just $19.99 for a 90 day listing. For a limited time listings are just $9.99 for 90 days when you use registration code newpilot.
For more information about writing a resume, click here: Professional-Resume-Example.com
Selasa, 28 Februari 2006
Functional Resume Example
Functional Resume
In a functional resume your skills and abilities are emphasized more than who you worked for or where you went to school. Dates are also de-emphasized. It is a good style to use if you have developed a set of skills over a wide variety of work-related experiences and/or employers. It is also a good resume if you are entering the job market after a long absence or if you are entering the job market for the first time with little related experience but a lot of skills.
To see what a functional resume looks like, here is a Resume Examples
~C. Vaughan
In a functional resume your skills and abilities are emphasized more than who you worked for or where you went to school. Dates are also de-emphasized. It is a good style to use if you have developed a set of skills over a wide variety of work-related experiences and/or employers. It is also a good resume if you are entering the job market after a long absence or if you are entering the job market for the first time with little related experience but a lot of skills.
To see what a functional resume looks like, here is a Resume Examples
~C. Vaughan
Senin, 20 Februari 2006
The Fair Labor Standards Act
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) , which prescribes standards for the basic minimum wage and overtime pay, affects most private and public employment. It requires employers to pay covered employees who are not otherwise exempt at least the federal minimum wage and overtime pay of one-and-one-half-times the regular rate of pay. For nonagricultural operations, it restricts the hours that children under age 16 can work and forbids the employment of children under age 18 in certain jobs deemed too dangerous. For agricultural operations, it prohibits the employment of children under age 16 during school hours and in certain jobs deemed too dangerous. The Act is administered by the Employment Standards Administration's Wage and Hour Division within the U.S. Department of Labor.
For more information on the Fair Labor Standards Act, go to the U.S. Department of Labor's web site at: http://www.dol.gov/compliance/laws/comp-flsa.htm
You will be able to find information on minimum wage and overtime pay, child labor requirements and much more.
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~C. Vaughan
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For more information on the Fair Labor Standards Act, go to the U.S. Department of Labor's web site at: http://www.dol.gov/compliance/laws/comp-flsa.htm
You will be able to find information on minimum wage and overtime pay, child labor requirements and much more.
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~C. Vaughan
Owner/Webmaster
Sabtu, 18 Februari 2006
The Employer's Frame of Mind
When an employer is trying to fill a vacant or newly created position, there are a lot of issues that have to be handled. This article is designed to assist you in recognizing some of the various thoughts that employers have about the job-search process. It's a different point of view and it might help you to be better prepared,
(courtesy of The Employer's Perspective
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What is the employer's frame of mind?
1. Resumes are used to screen people out – not screen them IN.
2. The main force behind hiring isn’t to bring out the best in people. Instead, what really is most important to the interviewer is the fear of making a hiring mistake.
3. Employees tend to look at what they can get rather than show what they can offer.
4. If you don’t put forth the effort to make your resume look as good as possible, why would an employer expect you to put for the effort to do your best on the job?
5. Candidates who have a positive attitude will be more successful than those who do not. Don’t carry a rotten attitude around – and especially not in an interview.
6. Interviewees who aren’t on time will probably not get to work on time.
7. Leave your cell phone in your car. It doesn’t belong at work and it certainly doesn’t belong in the interview.
8. During an interview, don’t just wait for your turn to talk. Listen. Listen closely. There are clues that will assist every job applicant in answering questions more effectively if he/she only listen well.
9. Your attitude and behavior are as important, if not more so, than the experience you bring to any job.
10. Experience is not the same as skill. Talk about your skills, especially the ones you have mastered which FIT the needs of the company. Better yet, describe those skills in terms of what they did FOR the company you last worked for. Qualify and quantify your statements whenever possible.
11. Job candidates who can contribute to the bottom line right away are more likely to get hired than candidates who require a lot of training. (All other things being equal)
12. If you don’t dress appropriately for the interview, you have already singled yourself out as someone who doesn’t take the process seriously enough.
13. How well do you know the company you are interviewing with? You see, it is not just about the job, it’s about everything related to the job, too.
14. When your mother dropped you off to visit a friend or relative, she always said, “Mind your manners”, right? The same rules apply to meeting with prospective employers. Be polite, courteous and friendly. Professional Conduct Rules.
15. Being yourself is important. Making a Great Impression is important. The result if you add both of those together? Be your BEST.
(courtesy of The Employer's Perspective
@
Professional-Resume-Example.com)
What is the employer's frame of mind?
1. Resumes are used to screen people out – not screen them IN.
2. The main force behind hiring isn’t to bring out the best in people. Instead, what really is most important to the interviewer is the fear of making a hiring mistake.
3. Employees tend to look at what they can get rather than show what they can offer.
4. If you don’t put forth the effort to make your resume look as good as possible, why would an employer expect you to put for the effort to do your best on the job?
5. Candidates who have a positive attitude will be more successful than those who do not. Don’t carry a rotten attitude around – and especially not in an interview.
6. Interviewees who aren’t on time will probably not get to work on time.
7. Leave your cell phone in your car. It doesn’t belong at work and it certainly doesn’t belong in the interview.
8. During an interview, don’t just wait for your turn to talk. Listen. Listen closely. There are clues that will assist every job applicant in answering questions more effectively if he/she only listen well.
9. Your attitude and behavior are as important, if not more so, than the experience you bring to any job.
10. Experience is not the same as skill. Talk about your skills, especially the ones you have mastered which FIT the needs of the company. Better yet, describe those skills in terms of what they did FOR the company you last worked for. Qualify and quantify your statements whenever possible.
11. Job candidates who can contribute to the bottom line right away are more likely to get hired than candidates who require a lot of training. (All other things being equal)
12. If you don’t dress appropriately for the interview, you have already singled yourself out as someone who doesn’t take the process seriously enough.
13. How well do you know the company you are interviewing with? You see, it is not just about the job, it’s about everything related to the job, too.
14. When your mother dropped you off to visit a friend or relative, she always said, “Mind your manners”, right? The same rules apply to meeting with prospective employers. Be polite, courteous and friendly. Professional Conduct Rules.
15. Being yourself is important. Making a Great Impression is important. The result if you add both of those together? Be your BEST.
Jumat, 10 Februari 2006
Resume Cover Pages - Cover Letters
When it is time to send your resume in to a prospective employer, do not forget to include a resume cover page (also known as a cover letter). Since you have very little time and space in which to convey your best attributes, take advantage of the opportunity that an extra piece of paper affords.
A resume cover page leads the prospective employer to your resume by directing their attention to some of your unique skills, abilities and accomplishments. Do not duplicate what is already in the resume as that would be redundant. Not only that, but the space is better used to highlight yet another of your qualifications.
When you type the cover page, be sure that the paper matches the same paper used for your resume. You want to make the best possible presentation with your materials, so do not overlook any aspect of this process.
In addition, ensure the font is the same as the one used on your resume. Continuity and flow add to the value of your professionalism when it comes to the cover letter.
As you write the letter, take whatever time is necessary to free it of typos, spelling errors and grammar errors. Use a formal business format as a guideline. Be yourself, by all means, but be professional, too.
The first paragraph is the easiest one as you need to simply state the position you are seeking, how you heard/read about it and, if at all possible, use the company’s name in some way (which shows the prospective employer that you personalized the letter).
In the second paragraph, provide the reader with some information about yourself. Explain why you are interested in the position, why you believe you are the best candidate for the job, and which skills and abilities you possess that will help you to do the job well.
Whenever possible, use a short story or anecdote to explain how you have accomplished something in the past and then relate it to the employer’s specific needs and how you can fill them.
In the next paragraph, use some of the research you have (hopefully) done, to show the employer you are informed about their business/industry. Weave your qualifications in, in possible, to show how you will be an asset to their goals and mission.
In the last paragraph, close the letter strongly with a request to meet face to face. Be confident, but not too bold. Yes, it is a fine line to walk sometimes.
Employers are looking for qualified people. If you can prove that you are a valuable asset, you will get called for an interview.
Use the resume cover page to highlight your qualifications and you will be well on your way to impressing prospective employers with your professionalism and style.
Carla Vaughan, Owner/Webmaster
Professional-Resume-Example.com
For more information on cover letters, click here:
Cover Letters
Cover Letter Checklist
Cover Letter Guideline
Cover Letter Tips
A resume cover page leads the prospective employer to your resume by directing their attention to some of your unique skills, abilities and accomplishments. Do not duplicate what is already in the resume as that would be redundant. Not only that, but the space is better used to highlight yet another of your qualifications.
When you type the cover page, be sure that the paper matches the same paper used for your resume. You want to make the best possible presentation with your materials, so do not overlook any aspect of this process.
In addition, ensure the font is the same as the one used on your resume. Continuity and flow add to the value of your professionalism when it comes to the cover letter.
As you write the letter, take whatever time is necessary to free it of typos, spelling errors and grammar errors. Use a formal business format as a guideline. Be yourself, by all means, but be professional, too.
The first paragraph is the easiest one as you need to simply state the position you are seeking, how you heard/read about it and, if at all possible, use the company’s name in some way (which shows the prospective employer that you personalized the letter).
In the second paragraph, provide the reader with some information about yourself. Explain why you are interested in the position, why you believe you are the best candidate for the job, and which skills and abilities you possess that will help you to do the job well.
Whenever possible, use a short story or anecdote to explain how you have accomplished something in the past and then relate it to the employer’s specific needs and how you can fill them.
In the next paragraph, use some of the research you have (hopefully) done, to show the employer you are informed about their business/industry. Weave your qualifications in, in possible, to show how you will be an asset to their goals and mission.
In the last paragraph, close the letter strongly with a request to meet face to face. Be confident, but not too bold. Yes, it is a fine line to walk sometimes.
Employers are looking for qualified people. If you can prove that you are a valuable asset, you will get called for an interview.
Use the resume cover page to highlight your qualifications and you will be well on your way to impressing prospective employers with your professionalism and style.
Carla Vaughan, Owner/Webmaster
Professional-Resume-Example.com
For more information on cover letters, click here:
Cover Letters
Cover Letter Checklist
Cover Letter Guideline
Cover Letter Tips
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