Job interviews are different for each of us. The success of a job interview isn't always dependent upon your skills or how well you dress. Sometimes it just depends upon how well you get along with the person interviewing you.
Have you ever been to an interview when everything seemed to go wrong? Did you ever watch someone crash and burn in an interview (or even before the interview started)?
We'd like to hear your stories.
Share your job interview experiences - good and bad.
Job Interview Experience
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Senin, 17 Desember 2007
Jumat, 16 November 2007
Professional Resume Samples
I've added some resume samples (resume examples) to my web site. I'll be adding more as I create them. No copyrighted material here... just honest, real, original resume information.
Accountant Resume Sample
Recruiter Resume Sample
School Principal Resume Sample
Sales Manager Resume Sample
I have more on the site and I'll list them here later. This will at least give you an idea of what's to come. :)
~Carla Vaughan
Accountant Resume Sample
Recruiter Resume Sample
School Principal Resume Sample
Sales Manager Resume Sample
I have more on the site and I'll list them here later. This will at least give you an idea of what's to come. :)
~Carla Vaughan
Minggu, 23 September 2007
Resume Samples
In the not-too-distant future, I plan to start adding Resume Samples to my web site. I have held off on this for quite a long time, but the need is pressing and there are many sites which offer too little information when it comes to resume samples.
If you have any suggestions as to which resume samples you would like to see, please contact me at my resume web site. I will be covering most of the major industries and professions, but if there is something you would like to see right away, please feel free to let me know.
I really hope this new section on my site proves helpful.
Professional-Resume-Example.com
If you have any suggestions as to which resume samples you would like to see, please contact me at my resume web site. I will be covering most of the major industries and professions, but if there is something you would like to see right away, please feel free to let me know.
I really hope this new section on my site proves helpful.
Professional-Resume-Example.com
Minggu, 05 Agustus 2007
Employment Agencies
Employment agencies are another excellent job search resource. Agencies come in a variety of sizes and shapes. They may be private, public or government - profit or nonprofit. Some specialize in service to specific groups of people and have eligibility requirements. Others serve the general public. The job seeker may be the primary customer, but it may also be the employer. Many agencies focus on serving the employer by providing qualified applicants while others focus on the applicant by helping them find quality jobs. All these factors will influence the service that a job seeker can expect to receive.
The types of services offered will also vary. Here is a description of some common services:
Placement Assistance - Many employers list their job leads with agencies. The agency then recruits, screens and refers qualified applicants to the employer for consideration. The amount of screening will vary. Some will only refer the most qualified while others will post the position on a bulletin board and the applicant may self refer.
Temporary and Contract Placement - More employers are turning to temporary and contact agencies to meet their labor needs. Some employers use this as a way to try new employees before they make a decision on permanent employment. Others have a short term need that is best met through this service. Temporary jobs can work into permanent employment and are a way to build skills and meet financial needs while looking for other opportunities.
Job Search Assistance - Teaching job search skills so that people can successfully find their own jobs is a valuable service. This may include workshops and materials on a variety of job search topics. A subset to this is agencies specializing in resume writing. Usually for a fee, they will help people draft their resume.
Career Planning Assistance - Choosing a career is a big task that requires self assessment, a knowledge of employment trends and training opportunities. Career counselors/advisors can help in this effort. They usually offer aptitude, interest and skill testing and work with people to match their potential to employment opportunities.
Job seekers working with employment agencies should be wise consumers. It is important to know exactly what services you can expect and what will be expected of you. You should also find out what it will cost. Some fee agencies will charge the employer while others collect fees from the job seeker. Here are some additional tips:
• In all dealings, treat agencies as you would a potential employer. In the case of temporary and contract agencies they are employers. From the others you will receive better service if you follow this advice.
• Use the services of agencies but do not make them your primary job search tool or use them exclusively. Take ownership of your career and your job search. Don't think that since you have an agency working for you that you can sit back and wait.
• Know exactly what you can expect from the agency. Consider who is their primary customer. The type of service you receive will be influenced by whether the primary customer is the employer or the job seeker. If the primary customer is the employer then it is especially important to sell the agency on your skills and qualifications.
• Consider what is the primary business of the agency. The service they provide may be influenced by a need to support a larger goal. Post-high school training institutions providing career counseling are an excellent example. Their career counselors may not only be working to guide your career exploration but may also be driven to sell their training programs.
• Know exactly what the agency will expect from you. Some placement, temporary and contract agencies expect an exclusive relationship. They limit your ability to seek employment on your own. Most agencies expect you to make yourself available. If you turn down more than a couple of opportunities they may not be as quick to consider you for future opportunities.
• If you are receiving government assistance, such as Reemployment Insurance Benefits (Unemployment Insurance), know the effect of short-term wages and the consequences of turning down job opportunities. Short-term wages may affect eligibility and benefit amounts. However, they may also extend the length of time that benefits can be received. Contact your local provider for clarification before accepting or rejecting a specific opportunity.
From the following web site:
http://cl.idaho.gov/cjs/cjsbook/process6.htm
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The types of services offered will also vary. Here is a description of some common services:
Placement Assistance - Many employers list their job leads with agencies. The agency then recruits, screens and refers qualified applicants to the employer for consideration. The amount of screening will vary. Some will only refer the most qualified while others will post the position on a bulletin board and the applicant may self refer.
Temporary and Contract Placement - More employers are turning to temporary and contact agencies to meet their labor needs. Some employers use this as a way to try new employees before they make a decision on permanent employment. Others have a short term need that is best met through this service. Temporary jobs can work into permanent employment and are a way to build skills and meet financial needs while looking for other opportunities.
Job Search Assistance - Teaching job search skills so that people can successfully find their own jobs is a valuable service. This may include workshops and materials on a variety of job search topics. A subset to this is agencies specializing in resume writing. Usually for a fee, they will help people draft their resume.
Career Planning Assistance - Choosing a career is a big task that requires self assessment, a knowledge of employment trends and training opportunities. Career counselors/advisors can help in this effort. They usually offer aptitude, interest and skill testing and work with people to match their potential to employment opportunities.
Job seekers working with employment agencies should be wise consumers. It is important to know exactly what services you can expect and what will be expected of you. You should also find out what it will cost. Some fee agencies will charge the employer while others collect fees from the job seeker. Here are some additional tips:
• In all dealings, treat agencies as you would a potential employer. In the case of temporary and contract agencies they are employers. From the others you will receive better service if you follow this advice.
• Use the services of agencies but do not make them your primary job search tool or use them exclusively. Take ownership of your career and your job search. Don't think that since you have an agency working for you that you can sit back and wait.
• Know exactly what you can expect from the agency. Consider who is their primary customer. The type of service you receive will be influenced by whether the primary customer is the employer or the job seeker. If the primary customer is the employer then it is especially important to sell the agency on your skills and qualifications.
• Consider what is the primary business of the agency. The service they provide may be influenced by a need to support a larger goal. Post-high school training institutions providing career counseling are an excellent example. Their career counselors may not only be working to guide your career exploration but may also be driven to sell their training programs.
• Know exactly what the agency will expect from you. Some placement, temporary and contract agencies expect an exclusive relationship. They limit your ability to seek employment on your own. Most agencies expect you to make yourself available. If you turn down more than a couple of opportunities they may not be as quick to consider you for future opportunities.
• If you are receiving government assistance, such as Reemployment Insurance Benefits (Unemployment Insurance), know the effect of short-term wages and the consequences of turning down job opportunities. Short-term wages may affect eligibility and benefit amounts. However, they may also extend the length of time that benefits can be received. Contact your local provider for clarification before accepting or rejecting a specific opportunity.
From the following web site:
http://cl.idaho.gov/cjs/cjsbook/process6.htm
Brought to you by: Professional Resume Examples
Selasa, 31 Juli 2007
What to Project to Employers in a Resume
If you want to be considered for a job, you have to market yourself as though you already have the job... or at least have the skills to do the job well. The employer wants to hire someone who can easily slip into the position without a lot of training or adjustments needed to get a new employee up to speed. If you can show the employer that you can "hit the ground running", then you will fare better in the interview than other job candidates.
The thing is that you have to get to that interview first and that takes a stellar resume. This is the point where you have to show the employer that you are a perfect match for the job - and the company.
If you are looking at a small ad in a newspaper, or even a decent sized ad on Monster.com, you don't always know exactly what is going to be expected of you, right? So how do you know what to put on your resume?
First, one caveat - don't lie on your resume. Don't put anything on your resume that you have not done or accomplished. It will come back to haunt you at some point. The advice I have, however, involves researching what other people are putting on their resumes as well as what other companies are looking for in their new employees.
Do some research.
Search for jobs just like the one you are applying for. How do other companies word their ads? Is there anything you can glean from the ad that might be useful to put on your own resume? Maybe you forgot that you accomplished a certain goal and the ad brings it back to mind. Add it to your resume. That's the whole point of reading this other material. Make sure your resume points out your best skills and ablities.
Search for other resumes on the net and see how they word things. Don't copy, but again, you might find that there is something they have listed that you have also done, but failed to mention.
Making sure you include as much as possible on your resume - THAT FITS WITH WHAT THE EMPLOYER IS LOOKING FOR - is vital to your success.
Do your research and project that on your resume to employers. Your chances will be much better.
Brought to you by: Professional Resumes
The thing is that you have to get to that interview first and that takes a stellar resume. This is the point where you have to show the employer that you are a perfect match for the job - and the company.
If you are looking at a small ad in a newspaper, or even a decent sized ad on Monster.com, you don't always know exactly what is going to be expected of you, right? So how do you know what to put on your resume?
First, one caveat - don't lie on your resume. Don't put anything on your resume that you have not done or accomplished. It will come back to haunt you at some point. The advice I have, however, involves researching what other people are putting on their resumes as well as what other companies are looking for in their new employees.
Do some research.
Search for jobs just like the one you are applying for. How do other companies word their ads? Is there anything you can glean from the ad that might be useful to put on your own resume? Maybe you forgot that you accomplished a certain goal and the ad brings it back to mind. Add it to your resume. That's the whole point of reading this other material. Make sure your resume points out your best skills and ablities.
Search for other resumes on the net and see how they word things. Don't copy, but again, you might find that there is something they have listed that you have also done, but failed to mention.
Making sure you include as much as possible on your resume - THAT FITS WITH WHAT THE EMPLOYER IS LOOKING FOR - is vital to your success.
Do your research and project that on your resume to employers. Your chances will be much better.
Brought to you by: Professional Resumes
Selasa, 24 Juli 2007
An Interview Tidbit
When interviewing, it is important to reflect your responsibilities in ways that allow the employer to create a mental picture about what you are capable of doing.
This is done by telling stories, or anecdotes. Stories show the employer what you are capable of doing rather than just telling them.
Look at this situation:
The interviewer asks the same question of candidates #1, #2 and #3: "Have you ever been in a situation when you have had to soothe an employee who felt as though he’d been treated unjustly by a co-worker?"
Candidate #1 responds: "Well, I remember doing that once, but it was a nightmare."
Candidate #2 responds: "Yes, I listened considerately until he finished venting."
Candidate #3 responds: "Yes, I have been in that situation before. In fact, not long ago, a co-worker in an office next to mine was angry that her boss was asking her to stay late 3 days in a row. I asked her to come to my office for some coffee and we worked out a way for the two of us to share the work load so that we both could get home at a decent hour."
For more information, click on this link: Interview Anecdotes
This is done by telling stories, or anecdotes. Stories show the employer what you are capable of doing rather than just telling them.
Look at this situation:
The interviewer asks the same question of candidates #1, #2 and #3: "Have you ever been in a situation when you have had to soothe an employee who felt as though he’d been treated unjustly by a co-worker?"
Candidate #1 responds: "Well, I remember doing that once, but it was a nightmare."
Candidate #2 responds: "Yes, I listened considerately until he finished venting."
Candidate #3 responds: "Yes, I have been in that situation before. In fact, not long ago, a co-worker in an office next to mine was angry that her boss was asking her to stay late 3 days in a row. I asked her to come to my office for some coffee and we worked out a way for the two of us to share the work load so that we both could get home at a decent hour."
For more information, click on this link: Interview Anecdotes
Jumat, 20 Juli 2007
When Moms Return to the Workforce
If you have ever had an extended period of time away from working, then returning to the workforce can be a daunting prospect. Whether you took time off to have a baby, or looked after an ill relative, or even go traveled for a while, thinking about returning to the workforce can seem scary. You know that the business world moves fast and things can change quickly.
If, for instance, you left the workforce to have a baby, and you have perhaps taken a couple of years off until your toddler has reached kindergarten age, then you may be worried that you have a lot of time to try make up. Most women agree that the biggest concerns they have when trying to return to the workforce include:
• The work experience they had built up is no longer current
• Confidence may be lower due to extended time away from people
• Business software and systems have changed rapidly since the last time they worked
Although these can certainly offer some obstructions, that doesn't mean to say that they will prevent you from returning to the workforce. All you need is some ideas to help get you back into the flow of things.
Work Experience:
Although you may feel that you are lacking relevant work experience due to the fact you’ve been away from the workplace for a while, you might be surprised to find out you couldn't be further from the truth – you just need to know what to focus on.
For instance, you may wish to go back to work as an administrative assistant or office manager but are afraid that your skills aren't up to scratch with the current climate. However, just think about what you've done while staying at home to raise your child – budgeting the everyday household costs; birthday party planning; using your computer to help with bills, etc. All this is classed as time management, and is exactly what office managers and administrative assistants are hired for!
If you include this information on your resume under the heading "Summary of Qualifications", you'll be pleasantly surprised how many employers take notice of this. And if you do charity work, include this too, as it shows someone who is a self-starter.
Lacking Confidence and/or Self-Esteem
One of the biggest problems to overcome when trying to return to the workforce is overcoming a lack of confidence. If you feel that you no longer have the skills to do the job you once did, or a new one altogether, it will dent your confidence, and in turn affect your self-esteem as you ignore job adverts that you'd otherwise go for.
However, if you agree with how your home experience translates to the workplace, then overcoming that low confidence will no longer be an issue.
To help you even more, when putting together your new resume, take the time to list all your strengths and positives; the more successful you realize you have been, and still are, the more confident you'll feel about yourself.
Knowing About Current Software
Even if you use a computer at home every day while you are away from the workplace, it still won't really prepare you for the newer software that businesses are using these days, but don’t let that put you off. There are thousands of online courses, as well as training opportunities at your local college, that can bring you back up-to-date with what's current. And the great thing is, you'll be more qualified to go back into an even better job you had before.
Whatever qualms you might have about returning to work, accepting that you're more knowledgeable than you think will help you get into a job you really enjoy.
If, for instance, you left the workforce to have a baby, and you have perhaps taken a couple of years off until your toddler has reached kindergarten age, then you may be worried that you have a lot of time to try make up. Most women agree that the biggest concerns they have when trying to return to the workforce include:
• The work experience they had built up is no longer current
• Confidence may be lower due to extended time away from people
• Business software and systems have changed rapidly since the last time they worked
Although these can certainly offer some obstructions, that doesn't mean to say that they will prevent you from returning to the workforce. All you need is some ideas to help get you back into the flow of things.
Work Experience:
Although you may feel that you are lacking relevant work experience due to the fact you’ve been away from the workplace for a while, you might be surprised to find out you couldn't be further from the truth – you just need to know what to focus on.
For instance, you may wish to go back to work as an administrative assistant or office manager but are afraid that your skills aren't up to scratch with the current climate. However, just think about what you've done while staying at home to raise your child – budgeting the everyday household costs; birthday party planning; using your computer to help with bills, etc. All this is classed as time management, and is exactly what office managers and administrative assistants are hired for!
If you include this information on your resume under the heading "Summary of Qualifications", you'll be pleasantly surprised how many employers take notice of this. And if you do charity work, include this too, as it shows someone who is a self-starter.
Lacking Confidence and/or Self-Esteem
One of the biggest problems to overcome when trying to return to the workforce is overcoming a lack of confidence. If you feel that you no longer have the skills to do the job you once did, or a new one altogether, it will dent your confidence, and in turn affect your self-esteem as you ignore job adverts that you'd otherwise go for.
However, if you agree with how your home experience translates to the workplace, then overcoming that low confidence will no longer be an issue.
To help you even more, when putting together your new resume, take the time to list all your strengths and positives; the more successful you realize you have been, and still are, the more confident you'll feel about yourself.
Knowing About Current Software
Even if you use a computer at home every day while you are away from the workplace, it still won't really prepare you for the newer software that businesses are using these days, but don’t let that put you off. There are thousands of online courses, as well as training opportunities at your local college, that can bring you back up-to-date with what's current. And the great thing is, you'll be more qualified to go back into an even better job you had before.
Whatever qualms you might have about returning to work, accepting that you're more knowledgeable than you think will help you get into a job you really enjoy.
Rabu, 18 Juli 2007
Minggu, 08 Juli 2007
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Jumat, 06 Juli 2007
Good Economic News
Economic news was good overall as Americans celebrated the nation's birthday. June's unemployment rate was unchanged as service industries continued to add workers to payrolls. Indexes of both the manufacturing and service sectors rose in June to their highest levels since early 2006.
Manufacturing, service sectors steam ahead
U.S. manufacturers and service companies continued to show sustained strength as both indexes measured by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) climbed to their highest levels since April 2006.
The ISM Index of manufacturing rose 1 point to 56.0 in June. Upticks in new orders and productivity helped fuel the gain as the index moved higher for the third straight month.
per Vanguard: Vanguard Economic News
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Manufacturing, service sectors steam ahead
U.S. manufacturers and service companies continued to show sustained strength as both indexes measured by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) climbed to their highest levels since April 2006.
The ISM Index of manufacturing rose 1 point to 56.0 in June. Upticks in new orders and productivity helped fuel the gain as the index moved higher for the third straight month.
per Vanguard: Vanguard Economic News
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Rabu, 04 Juli 2007
5 Quick Resume Steps
Step 1
– Write down the last three jobs you have held and the following information for each one:
Name of Employer, City and State
Dates Employed
Position(s) held
Responsibilities
Accomplishments (what did you do that made you so great)
Step 2
– Where did you go to school? (List college(s) or high school if you have no college experience)
Name of Institution
Dates Attended
Degree conferred or area of study GPA (if over 3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
Step 3
– List any awards, honors, publications, foreign languages, or anything else that might make a difference to your next employer
Step 4
– Write down what you want to do at your next job (job target or objective)
Step 5
– Time to put it all together. At the top of the resume, you will list your name, address, city, state, zip code and phone number. Proofread it about 100 times to make sure it is right. If the prospective employer can't reach you, you have no hope of getting a job.
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– Write down the last three jobs you have held and the following information for each one:
Name of Employer, City and State
Dates Employed
Position(s) held
Responsibilities
Accomplishments (what did you do that made you so great)
Step 2
– Where did you go to school? (List college(s) or high school if you have no college experience)
Name of Institution
Dates Attended
Degree conferred or area of study GPA (if over 3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
Step 3
– List any awards, honors, publications, foreign languages, or anything else that might make a difference to your next employer
Step 4
– Write down what you want to do at your next job (job target or objective)
Step 5
– Time to put it all together. At the top of the resume, you will list your name, address, city, state, zip code and phone number. Proofread it about 100 times to make sure it is right. If the prospective employer can't reach you, you have no hope of getting a job.
Click here for more information
Rabu, 13 Juni 2007
Top 200 In Demand Jobs
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Helpers-Production Workers
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
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Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
Environmental Engineering Technicians
Boilermakers
Nuclear Engineers
Hydrologists
Computer Support Specialists
Helpers-Production Workers
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Machinists
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Mechanical Engineers
Helpers-Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Industrial Engineers
Engineering Managers
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians
Electrical Engineers
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Chemists
Industrial Production Managers
Sales Engineers
Mechanical Drafters
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Industrial Engineering Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Chemical Engineers
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
Environmental Engineering Technicians
Materials Engineers
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Machinists
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
Industrial Engineers
Engineering Managers
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Aerospace Engineers
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Industrial Engineering Technicians
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Air Traffic Controllers
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
Materials Engineers
Avionics Technicians
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians
Retail Salespersons
Team Assemblers
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Machinists
Helpers-Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Industrial Engineers
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
Tire Repairers and Changers
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Mechanical Drafters
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Industrial Engineering Technicians
Millwrights
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Chemists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Biological Technicians
Industrial Engineering Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Chemical Engineers
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Microbiologists
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
Biomedical Engineers
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Carpenters
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Electricians
Construction Laborers
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Construction Managers
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Cost Estimators
Civil Engineers
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Sheet Metal Workers
Roofers
Helpers—Carpenters
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Helpers-Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Helpers-Electricians
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Construction and Building Inspectors
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Helpers-Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Civil Engineering Technicians
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators
Surveyors
Mechanical Drafters
Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Environmental Engineers
Tile and Marble Setters
Carpet Installers
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Millwrights
Glaziers
Plasterers and Stucco Masons
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Helpers-Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
Crane and Tower Operators
Tapers
Helpers-Roofers
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Elevator Installers and Repairers
Boilermakers
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Electricians
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Computer Support Specialists
Helpers-Production Workers
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Helpers-Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Civil Engineers
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
Electrical Engineers
Helpers-Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Helpers-Electricians
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Civil Engineering Technicians
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators
Surveyors
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Environmental Engineers
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Pipelayers
Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Chemical Engineers
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
Environmental Engineering Technicians
Boilermakers
Nuclear Engineers
Hydrologists
Minggu, 10 Juni 2007
How To Write a Professional Resume
How To Write a Professional Resume
One of the things that makes resume writing difficult is not having all of the information you need in one place at one time. If you are searching on the internet, you may first search for resume formats or resume examples, or you might search for templates and guidelines, but after awhile, it becomes frustrating to collect all of the information in one place so that you can look at a resume example while following along with a set of guidelines.
I wrote "How to Write a Professional Resume" to help job seekers handle this and a variety of other issues – by providing all of the information in one place at one time.
Everyone needs help finding their way through the job search process More than that, the book takes you through the resume writing process step-by-step. You can see how one person turns a blank piece of paper into a professional resume one step at a time.
One of the reasons this book works so well is that it provides worksheets and forms to guide you through the process. It is much different from other resume books on the market because it doesn't just throw a bunch of resume examples at you and ask you to turn your qualifications into a similar format. That doesn't work.
You need to know what works and you need to see it in action so that your resume is an excellent representation of your skills and experience.
To find out more about this book and how it can make a huge difference in your career, click here: How to Write a Professional Resume
One of the things that makes resume writing difficult is not having all of the information you need in one place at one time. If you are searching on the internet, you may first search for resume formats or resume examples, or you might search for templates and guidelines, but after awhile, it becomes frustrating to collect all of the information in one place so that you can look at a resume example while following along with a set of guidelines.
I wrote "How to Write a Professional Resume" to help job seekers handle this and a variety of other issues – by providing all of the information in one place at one time.
Everyone needs help finding their way through the job search process More than that, the book takes you through the resume writing process step-by-step. You can see how one person turns a blank piece of paper into a professional resume one step at a time.
One of the reasons this book works so well is that it provides worksheets and forms to guide you through the process. It is much different from other resume books on the market because it doesn't just throw a bunch of resume examples at you and ask you to turn your qualifications into a similar format. That doesn't work.
You need to know what works and you need to see it in action so that your resume is an excellent representation of your skills and experience.
To find out more about this book and how it can make a huge difference in your career, click here: How to Write a Professional Resume
Sabtu, 26 Mei 2007
Quick Resume Creation
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My website offers a lot of information if you want to create a resume yourself and not pay anything, but sometimes it is easier to just fill in the blanks, which I do understand.
So, check out my site if you want a lot of great resume-related information. It's free. If you want to create a resume with prompts and guides, then click on the link above. :)
Professional Resumes
If you are looking for a quick resume fix and need help creating your resume - BUT - you don't want to pay an arm and a leg, click on the link above. You can create a professional-looking resume quickly and inexpensively.
My website offers a lot of information if you want to create a resume yourself and not pay anything, but sometimes it is easier to just fill in the blanks, which I do understand.
So, check out my site if you want a lot of great resume-related information. It's free. If you want to create a resume with prompts and guides, then click on the link above. :)
Professional Resumes
Kamis, 24 Mei 2007
Making Your Resume Stand Out
How can a resume stand out without standing out so much that it gets tossed in the trash can? Tough question and there isn't an easy answer, but there are some things you can certainly do to make your resume look as awesome as possible without alienating a prospective employer.
First, load your resume with keywords. Ok, let me rephrase that. Load might not be the best word. Inject keywords into your resume to embolden it. Use words that show action as well as words which are common to your particular field. Many companies use software to review resumes and search for keywords. If your resume doesn't have the right ones or have them in the right amounts, you won't get selected for an interview.
Second, make sure you use a job objective to clarify exactly what it is you are looking for and how you will be an asset to the organization. Don't assume it will be clear to someone who reads your resume. Be clear and be concise.
Third, use white space to your advantage. Don't make your resume so verbose that it wearies the eyes of the reader. Allow for breaks between paragraphs and sections.
Fourth and last, use the best quality paper that you can afford. Actually, if you can't afford outstanding paper, find someone from whom you can borrow money and buy the best paper you can find. It will be worth it. No one will take a resume seriously if it is on 20 plain white paper. Make it look good - and that means white, opaque, linen paper.
So, now you have a pretty good idea of what you need to do to make sure your resume looks as good as possible.
For more information, check out: Professional-Resume-Example.com
First, load your resume with keywords. Ok, let me rephrase that. Load might not be the best word. Inject keywords into your resume to embolden it. Use words that show action as well as words which are common to your particular field. Many companies use software to review resumes and search for keywords. If your resume doesn't have the right ones or have them in the right amounts, you won't get selected for an interview.
Second, make sure you use a job objective to clarify exactly what it is you are looking for and how you will be an asset to the organization. Don't assume it will be clear to someone who reads your resume. Be clear and be concise.
Third, use white space to your advantage. Don't make your resume so verbose that it wearies the eyes of the reader. Allow for breaks between paragraphs and sections.
Fourth and last, use the best quality paper that you can afford. Actually, if you can't afford outstanding paper, find someone from whom you can borrow money and buy the best paper you can find. It will be worth it. No one will take a resume seriously if it is on 20 plain white paper. Make it look good - and that means white, opaque, linen paper.
So, now you have a pretty good idea of what you need to do to make sure your resume looks as good as possible.
For more information, check out: Professional-Resume-Example.com
Senin, 21 Mei 2007
Writing a Job Objective
Writing a job objective is a very personal exercise. While I can offer some suggestions, you will have to create your own job objective based on your career goals, past experience and employment opportunities.
The objective section of the resume is where you briefly explain how you will be an asset to the organization. It's not about you. It's about what you can do for the employer.
If you focus the job objective on your own needs, the employer is going to make the assumption that you will not be willing to align your goals with the organization's goals.
When writing a job objective statement for a resume, it is important to realize that you should tailor that to each position and each organization to which you apply for a job. Include some of the key words from the job ad or vacancy statement you read. Not only will that get the employer's attention, but it will also benefit you if the organization uses a scanner to "read" resumes. Having the right keywords in your resume are essential if the prospective employer utilizes this technology. You won't necessarily know if an employer scans resumes or not, so using keywords are important and can only help you.
Keep it short and to the point. The rest of your resume will explain everything in greater detail and anything that needs further clarification can be handled in the cover letter.
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The objective section of the resume is where you briefly explain how you will be an asset to the organization. It's not about you. It's about what you can do for the employer.
If you focus the job objective on your own needs, the employer is going to make the assumption that you will not be willing to align your goals with the organization's goals.
When writing a job objective statement for a resume, it is important to realize that you should tailor that to each position and each organization to which you apply for a job. Include some of the key words from the job ad or vacancy statement you read. Not only will that get the employer's attention, but it will also benefit you if the organization uses a scanner to "read" resumes. Having the right keywords in your resume are essential if the prospective employer utilizes this technology. You won't necessarily know if an employer scans resumes or not, so using keywords are important and can only help you.
Keep it short and to the point. The rest of your resume will explain everything in greater detail and anything that needs further clarification can be handled in the cover letter.
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Minggu, 06 Mei 2007
Your Resume and Your Personality
Does Your Resume Have Any Personality?
Sure, you have plenty of personality, but are you able to convey that in your resume?
Take a look at your resume and read it through like a professional hiring manager would. Is it interesting? Is it boring? Would you fall asleep if you had to read your own resume at 10:00 p.m. at night (like some human resource professionals have to do)?
Creating a resume that gets read from top to bottom is not easy. To do so means you have to interject active, vibrant language throughout your resume. That doesn’t mean you need to use a lot of jargon or slang; quite the contrary. Flowery speech will get your resume tossed out. Words that show enthusiasm, confidence, responsibility and accomplishments are what will keep a reader glued to your resume.
Let your personality show through your resume and your cover letter. So many resumes are dull and lifeless. No wonder they’re so painful to read sometimes. Let the prospective employer know that you enjoy your line of work and that you feel great about going to work each day. (If that isn’t the case, you probably need to evaluate the possibility of a career change).
Your resume has to be professional, but it does not have to be boring. Add some interest by changing out a few words here and there. Show some energy and excitement about your chosen career field. By doing so, you will let the employer know that you want the job and that, by inference, you’ll work hard and be successful.
After all, happy employees are productive employees. If you like what you do, you’ll probably do a much better job than someone who hates it, right?
So, show your personality in your resume. Make it interesting. The employer will thank you.
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Sure, you have plenty of personality, but are you able to convey that in your resume?
Take a look at your resume and read it through like a professional hiring manager would. Is it interesting? Is it boring? Would you fall asleep if you had to read your own resume at 10:00 p.m. at night (like some human resource professionals have to do)?
Creating a resume that gets read from top to bottom is not easy. To do so means you have to interject active, vibrant language throughout your resume. That doesn’t mean you need to use a lot of jargon or slang; quite the contrary. Flowery speech will get your resume tossed out. Words that show enthusiasm, confidence, responsibility and accomplishments are what will keep a reader glued to your resume.
Let your personality show through your resume and your cover letter. So many resumes are dull and lifeless. No wonder they’re so painful to read sometimes. Let the prospective employer know that you enjoy your line of work and that you feel great about going to work each day. (If that isn’t the case, you probably need to evaluate the possibility of a career change).
Your resume has to be professional, but it does not have to be boring. Add some interest by changing out a few words here and there. Show some energy and excitement about your chosen career field. By doing so, you will let the employer know that you want the job and that, by inference, you’ll work hard and be successful.
After all, happy employees are productive employees. If you like what you do, you’ll probably do a much better job than someone who hates it, right?
So, show your personality in your resume. Make it interesting. The employer will thank you.
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Sabtu, 28 April 2007
Are you considering changing careers?
Changing Careers?
Are you considering changing careers?
There are times when you reach a plateau and need to change your career path if you are to achieve your dreams. For some people, a change is brought about when a family is started.
Regardless of the reasons involved, make sure the change is well-thought out. Taking your work-life in a new direction has its own pros and cons. Be sure you know what all is involved.
If it's truly time to switch career tracks, the ideas below offer some excellent advice for updating your resume to reflect the new direction your career will be taking.
As you know, your resume has to be outstanding. When changing careers, your skills and achievements may not perfectly fit into your new position, so you have to pay especially close attention to the format you use and the words you choose to define yourself.
First, select a resume format that best highlights your skills, accomplishments and abilities. Most likely, this will be a functional format. The reason is that it is far better for career-changers. Why? You have the ability to place more emphasis on the work you have done and the accomplishments you have achieved rather than on the employers, education and dates the work was done.
It does make a difference. Be sure to list your achievements near the top of the page. Let the hiring manager see what you have to offer instead of what your job title was or where you worked. List your skills below that. There are many places where you can see what a Functional Resume Format looks like, including the site listed below.
While important on some level, who you worked for is not of as much value (unless is it a major corporation) for the simple reason that you are changing from that field or industry to another one. What you did while you were an employee there is only valuable if it relates to the new position you are seeking. Why?
Let's say you for Safe Pest Control as a graphics designer for their product labels and now you want to re-focus your career in a new direction. Now, you want to be a graphic artist for a craft magazine. While the two involve artistic abilities, many of the tasks and responsibilities will not be the same.
Placing those skills and aptitudes where the prospective employer can see them first, is vital, especially when you remember that your resume gets scanned, not read. You have to grab the reader's attention right away or you won't grab it at all.
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Are you considering changing careers?
There are times when you reach a plateau and need to change your career path if you are to achieve your dreams. For some people, a change is brought about when a family is started.
Regardless of the reasons involved, make sure the change is well-thought out. Taking your work-life in a new direction has its own pros and cons. Be sure you know what all is involved.
If it's truly time to switch career tracks, the ideas below offer some excellent advice for updating your resume to reflect the new direction your career will be taking.
As you know, your resume has to be outstanding. When changing careers, your skills and achievements may not perfectly fit into your new position, so you have to pay especially close attention to the format you use and the words you choose to define yourself.
First, select a resume format that best highlights your skills, accomplishments and abilities. Most likely, this will be a functional format. The reason is that it is far better for career-changers. Why? You have the ability to place more emphasis on the work you have done and the accomplishments you have achieved rather than on the employers, education and dates the work was done.
It does make a difference. Be sure to list your achievements near the top of the page. Let the hiring manager see what you have to offer instead of what your job title was or where you worked. List your skills below that. There are many places where you can see what a Functional Resume Format looks like, including the site listed below.
While important on some level, who you worked for is not of as much value (unless is it a major corporation) for the simple reason that you are changing from that field or industry to another one. What you did while you were an employee there is only valuable if it relates to the new position you are seeking. Why?
Let's say you for Safe Pest Control as a graphics designer for their product labels and now you want to re-focus your career in a new direction. Now, you want to be a graphic artist for a craft magazine. While the two involve artistic abilities, many of the tasks and responsibilities will not be the same.
Placing those skills and aptitudes where the prospective employer can see them first, is vital, especially when you remember that your resume gets scanned, not read. You have to grab the reader's attention right away or you won't grab it at all.
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Kamis, 26 April 2007
The Best Resume WINS
In today's competitive job market, a well-written resume is the single most important factor in getting your foot in the door and on your way to landing the perfect position.
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How does your resume look? Is it well-written? Is it concise and focused?
You can have a professional resume. Resume BUILDER and PUBLISHER gives you the tools to create, print, e-mail and fax your resume, quickly and easily, all in one convenient location - online!
Pongo Resume - Create. Publish. The best resume wins.
Get expert guidance on writing your resume: industry and occupation-specific advice and recommendations for your personal career situation, at no extra cost. This is a great opportunity to fine-tune your resume - or create one from scratch, if necessary.
Pongo Software delivers awesome web based career advancement tools for job seekers all over the world. They deliver the technology behind the most advanced resume writing, cover letter and activity tracking software used by job seekers.
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Just remember: The Best Resume Wins!
Senin, 23 April 2007
Where to Learn About Job Openings
Where to Learn About Job Openings
Personal contacts - Eighty percent of available jobs are never advertised, and over half of all employees get their jobs through networking, according to BH Careers International. Therefore, the people you know—friends, family, neighbors, acquaintances, teachers, and former coworkers—are some of the most effective resources for your job search. The network of people that you know and the people that they know can lead to information about specific job openings that are not publicly posted. To develop new contacts, join student, community, or professional organizations.
School career planning and placement offices - High school and college placement offices help their students and alumni find jobs. They allow recruiters to use their facilities for interviews or career fairs. Placement offices usually have a list of part-time, temporary, and summer jobs offered on campus. They also may have lists of jobs for regional, nonprofit, and government organizations. In addition to linking you to potential employers, career planning offices usually provide career counseling, career testing, and job search advice. Some have career resource libraries; host workshops on job search strategy, résumé writing, letter writing, and effective interviewing; critique drafts of résumés; conduct mock interviews; and sponsor job fairs.
Employers - Through your library and Internet research, develop a list of potential employers in your desired career field. Employer Web sites often contain lists of job openings. Web sites and business directories can provide you with information on how to apply for a position or whom to contact. Even if no open positions are posted, do not hesitate to contact the employer and the relevant department. Set up an interview with someone working in the same area in which you wish to work. Ask them how they got started, what they like and dislike about the work, what type of qualifications are necessary for the job, and what type of personality succeeds in that position. Even if they don’t have a position available, they may be able to put you in contact with other people who might hire you, and they can keep you in mind if a position opens up. Make sure to send them your résumé and a cover letter. If you are able to obtain an interview, be sure to send a thank-you note. Directly contacting employers is one of the most successful means of job hunting.
Classified ads - The "Help Wanted" ads in newspapers list numerous jobs. You should realize, however, that many other job openings are not listed, and that the classified ads sometimes do not give all of the important information. They may offer little or no description of the job, working conditions, or pay. Some ads do not identify the employer. They may simply give a post office box to which you can mail your résumé, making follow-up inquiries very difficult. Some ads offer out-of-town jobs; others advertise employment agencies rather than actual employment opportunities.
Internet networks and resources - The Internet is an invaluable resource. Use it to find advice on conducting your job search more effectively; to search for a job; to research prospective employers; and to communicate with people who can help you with your job search. No single Web site will contain all the information available on employment or career opportunities, so in addition to the Web sites listed below, use a search engine to find what you need. The different types of sites that may be useful include general career advice sites, job search sites, company Web sites, trade and professional association Web sites, and forums. Internet forums, also called message boards, are online discussion groups where anyone may post and read messages. Use forums specific to your profession or to career-related topics to post questions or messages and to read about other peoples’ job searches or career experiences.
State employment service offices - The State employment service, sometimes called the Job Service, operates in coordination with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. Local offices, found nationwide, help job seekers to find jobs and help employers to find qualified workers at no cost to either. To find the office nearest you, look in the State government telephone listings under "Job Service" or "Employment."
Federal Government - Information on obtaining a position with the Federal Government is available from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) through USAJOBS, the Federal Government’s official employment information system. This resource for locating and applying for job opportunities can be accessed through the Internet at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov or through an interactive voice response telephone system at (703) 724-1850 or TDD (978) 461-8404. These numbers are not tollfree, and charges may result.
Private employment agencies and career consultants - These agencies can be helpful, but they may charge you for their services. Most operate on a commission basis, with the fee dependent upon a percentage of the salary paid to a successful applicant. You or the hiring company will pay the fee. Find out the exact cost and who is responsible for paying associated fees before using the service.
Although employment agencies can help you save time and contact employers who otherwise might be difficult to locate, the costs may outweigh the benefits if you are responsible for the fee. Contacting employers directly often will generate the same type of leads that a private employment agency will provide. Consider any guarantees that the agency offers when determining if the service is worth the cost.
Community agencies - Many nonprofit organizations, including religious institutions and vocational rehabilitation agencies, offer counseling, career development, and job placement services, generally targeted to a particular group, such as women, youths, minorities, ex-offenders, or older workers.
This information was obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For more information, follow this link: BLS
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Personal contacts - Eighty percent of available jobs are never advertised, and over half of all employees get their jobs through networking, according to BH Careers International. Therefore, the people you know—friends, family, neighbors, acquaintances, teachers, and former coworkers—are some of the most effective resources for your job search. The network of people that you know and the people that they know can lead to information about specific job openings that are not publicly posted. To develop new contacts, join student, community, or professional organizations.
School career planning and placement offices - High school and college placement offices help their students and alumni find jobs. They allow recruiters to use their facilities for interviews or career fairs. Placement offices usually have a list of part-time, temporary, and summer jobs offered on campus. They also may have lists of jobs for regional, nonprofit, and government organizations. In addition to linking you to potential employers, career planning offices usually provide career counseling, career testing, and job search advice. Some have career resource libraries; host workshops on job search strategy, résumé writing, letter writing, and effective interviewing; critique drafts of résumés; conduct mock interviews; and sponsor job fairs.
Employers - Through your library and Internet research, develop a list of potential employers in your desired career field. Employer Web sites often contain lists of job openings. Web sites and business directories can provide you with information on how to apply for a position or whom to contact. Even if no open positions are posted, do not hesitate to contact the employer and the relevant department. Set up an interview with someone working in the same area in which you wish to work. Ask them how they got started, what they like and dislike about the work, what type of qualifications are necessary for the job, and what type of personality succeeds in that position. Even if they don’t have a position available, they may be able to put you in contact with other people who might hire you, and they can keep you in mind if a position opens up. Make sure to send them your résumé and a cover letter. If you are able to obtain an interview, be sure to send a thank-you note. Directly contacting employers is one of the most successful means of job hunting.
Classified ads - The "Help Wanted" ads in newspapers list numerous jobs. You should realize, however, that many other job openings are not listed, and that the classified ads sometimes do not give all of the important information. They may offer little or no description of the job, working conditions, or pay. Some ads do not identify the employer. They may simply give a post office box to which you can mail your résumé, making follow-up inquiries very difficult. Some ads offer out-of-town jobs; others advertise employment agencies rather than actual employment opportunities.
Internet networks and resources - The Internet is an invaluable resource. Use it to find advice on conducting your job search more effectively; to search for a job; to research prospective employers; and to communicate with people who can help you with your job search. No single Web site will contain all the information available on employment or career opportunities, so in addition to the Web sites listed below, use a search engine to find what you need. The different types of sites that may be useful include general career advice sites, job search sites, company Web sites, trade and professional association Web sites, and forums. Internet forums, also called message boards, are online discussion groups where anyone may post and read messages. Use forums specific to your profession or to career-related topics to post questions or messages and to read about other peoples’ job searches or career experiences.
State employment service offices - The State employment service, sometimes called the Job Service, operates in coordination with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. Local offices, found nationwide, help job seekers to find jobs and help employers to find qualified workers at no cost to either. To find the office nearest you, look in the State government telephone listings under "Job Service" or "Employment."
Federal Government - Information on obtaining a position with the Federal Government is available from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) through USAJOBS, the Federal Government’s official employment information system. This resource for locating and applying for job opportunities can be accessed through the Internet at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov or through an interactive voice response telephone system at (703) 724-1850 or TDD (978) 461-8404. These numbers are not tollfree, and charges may result.
Private employment agencies and career consultants - These agencies can be helpful, but they may charge you for their services. Most operate on a commission basis, with the fee dependent upon a percentage of the salary paid to a successful applicant. You or the hiring company will pay the fee. Find out the exact cost and who is responsible for paying associated fees before using the service.
Although employment agencies can help you save time and contact employers who otherwise might be difficult to locate, the costs may outweigh the benefits if you are responsible for the fee. Contacting employers directly often will generate the same type of leads that a private employment agency will provide. Consider any guarantees that the agency offers when determining if the service is worth the cost.
Community agencies - Many nonprofit organizations, including religious institutions and vocational rehabilitation agencies, offer counseling, career development, and job placement services, generally targeted to a particular group, such as women, youths, minorities, ex-offenders, or older workers.
This information was obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For more information, follow this link: BLS
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Sabtu, 21 April 2007
Do You Want to Get the Right Job?
Do You Want to Get 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
Kamis, 19 April 2007
Using a 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.
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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
Professional-Resume-Example.com
Rabu, 18 April 2007
What do You Want in a Job?
What do You Want in a 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. You never know what might just be your new favorite thing.
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. You never know what might just be your new favorite thing.
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
Senin, 16 April 2007
What You Should NEVER Include in Your Professional Resume
By Tracey Drake
There is one golden rule in resume writing- never include information such as hobbies, race, marital status and political information on a resume. In the 1960s it used to be very popular to include a lot of personal information on your resume. That was an era when the employer wanted to know a lot about your personal life because they would use that information in the decision making process. That was also an era when there were not as many discrimination laws and employers were able to hire and fire on a variety of different reasons. Times have definitely changed and most employers have decided that they don’t need to know that information. Choosing individuals to interview and hire has become a lot more objective and they would prefer that they only know your work history rather than you personal history. Despite all of this, there are still those individuals that decide to include that information either as filler to make their resume longer or because they simply don’t know any better.
You are only setting yourself up for disappointment by including personal information on your resume. The number one item that is included on resumes, that shouldn’t be, is marital status. Potential employees should never know whether or not you are married, single or have children. This suggests that you will be preoccupied with sick children, trips to the doctor, teacher conferences, school events, etc. These things will get your potential employer preoccupied with thoughts of you missing work. Employers should also not know if you are single. This may make them think thoughts like, “Great, we’ll get him or her to work long hours or weekends!” If you are married, they might think that your spouse won’t want you to work late.
Your height and weight should also not be included in your resume. This does not really matter to your position and it is definitely too personal, but people still include this on their resumes. Also, nobody cares whether or not you like to bowl, golf, surf the Internet, take long walks on the beach and play with your puppy. These are just not necessary for a resume and your hobbies are not selling you on the position.
Other aspects that should not be included on your resume include religious and political affiliations. These open you up to personal preferences and prejudices. Potential employers may be very tempted to use this type of information against you.
Another popular feature that was included on resumes “back in the days,” was personal photographs. This is not a portfolio or an actor’s promotion pack. You are not trying to land a part, but a career. Your picture shows people what you look like and this may make them disregard the important information on you resume. This also allows them to make assumptions about you and you shouldn’t give people that opportunity. A picture will also open you up to prejudices and may keep you from getting interviews.
If you have not been in the job market for quite some time, it is time to make your resume comply with today’s guidelines. Too many individuals fail to update their resumes on a regular basis when you should be doing this regardless of whether or not you plan on leaving your current job. It is better to be prepared and always have a resume ready than to have to update one that is twenty years old.
Many students are led astray by word processing programs that suggest you had areas such as hobbies and interests. These areas are not essential and they should not be used. These areas simply add filler and nonsense to a functional resume. You are also tempted to leave personal comments that you will not want included in your resume. If you are unsure about certain areas of your resume, have friends, family, colleagues and career-counselors examine your resume and give you suggestions. Many career-counseling offices at colleges offer free resume counseling services.
© Career-Launch – specializes in effective and focused resume packages, written by industry certified professional writers. Career-Launch has written thousands of successful resumes to date for clients across a diverse range of industries and career choices. Any reproduction or reprint of this article must include this information.
Article Source:
Tracey Drake
Article at EzineArticles.com
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There is one golden rule in resume writing- never include information such as hobbies, race, marital status and political information on a resume. In the 1960s it used to be very popular to include a lot of personal information on your resume. That was an era when the employer wanted to know a lot about your personal life because they would use that information in the decision making process. That was also an era when there were not as many discrimination laws and employers were able to hire and fire on a variety of different reasons. Times have definitely changed and most employers have decided that they don’t need to know that information. Choosing individuals to interview and hire has become a lot more objective and they would prefer that they only know your work history rather than you personal history. Despite all of this, there are still those individuals that decide to include that information either as filler to make their resume longer or because they simply don’t know any better.
You are only setting yourself up for disappointment by including personal information on your resume. The number one item that is included on resumes, that shouldn’t be, is marital status. Potential employees should never know whether or not you are married, single or have children. This suggests that you will be preoccupied with sick children, trips to the doctor, teacher conferences, school events, etc. These things will get your potential employer preoccupied with thoughts of you missing work. Employers should also not know if you are single. This may make them think thoughts like, “Great, we’ll get him or her to work long hours or weekends!” If you are married, they might think that your spouse won’t want you to work late.
Your height and weight should also not be included in your resume. This does not really matter to your position and it is definitely too personal, but people still include this on their resumes. Also, nobody cares whether or not you like to bowl, golf, surf the Internet, take long walks on the beach and play with your puppy. These are just not necessary for a resume and your hobbies are not selling you on the position.
Other aspects that should not be included on your resume include religious and political affiliations. These open you up to personal preferences and prejudices. Potential employers may be very tempted to use this type of information against you.
Another popular feature that was included on resumes “back in the days,” was personal photographs. This is not a portfolio or an actor’s promotion pack. You are not trying to land a part, but a career. Your picture shows people what you look like and this may make them disregard the important information on you resume. This also allows them to make assumptions about you and you shouldn’t give people that opportunity. A picture will also open you up to prejudices and may keep you from getting interviews.
If you have not been in the job market for quite some time, it is time to make your resume comply with today’s guidelines. Too many individuals fail to update their resumes on a regular basis when you should be doing this regardless of whether or not you plan on leaving your current job. It is better to be prepared and always have a resume ready than to have to update one that is twenty years old.
Many students are led astray by word processing programs that suggest you had areas such as hobbies and interests. These areas are not essential and they should not be used. These areas simply add filler and nonsense to a functional resume. You are also tempted to leave personal comments that you will not want included in your resume. If you are unsure about certain areas of your resume, have friends, family, colleagues and career-counselors examine your resume and give you suggestions. Many career-counseling offices at colleges offer free resume counseling services.
© Career-Launch – specializes in effective and focused resume packages, written by industry certified professional writers. Career-Launch has written thousands of successful resumes to date for clients across a diverse range of industries and career choices. Any reproduction or reprint of this article must include this information.
Article Source:
Tracey Drake
Article at EzineArticles.com
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Sabtu, 14 April 2007
Six Essential Elements of a Professional Resume
Six Essential Elements of a Professional Resume
Writing a resume may not be the most exciting thing you have ever been challenged to do, but it may be one of the most important. Well, it is if you are interested in finding a great job.
There are six essential elements of a professional resume that you must be aware of when drafting your personal copy. While there are a lot of things to keep in mind, these six elements are extremely important to crafting a professional resume that gets read and establishes your credentials in the eyes of a prospective employer.
Take a look at these Six Elements and see how your resume stacks up.
One
The Contact Information section will always appear at the top of your page regardless of which format you choose. It contains your name, address, phone number and email address. Be sure this information is correct or the employer will have no means to contact you.
Two
The Objective Statement is a vital part of the professional resume. It lets the employer know how you will contribute to the organization as well as the specific type of work you are interested in doing. Don’t be vague or the employer may not be able to figure out what you are after.
Three
Accomplishments are the most important things you can list on a resume. This is true regardless of how old you are or how much experience you have. The reason is that accomplishments show that you worked hard, were involved and got things done.
Four
The Education section is presented in reverse chronological order, meaning the most recent school you attended is listed first. List your GPA if it is significant. If you haven’t completed your course of study yet, list your expected date of graduation and your intended degree.
Five
Proofread everything until you are certain that your resume contains no mistakes. Also, have someone else read your resume in an effort to ensure it is error-free. Typos and grammar errors are the first things an employer looks for when weeding out the good resumes from the bad ones.
Six
Target your resume to best garner the attention of the prospective employer. 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."
If you are able to incorporate these six essential elements of a professional resume into your personal resume, you stand a much better chance of getting selected for an interview. Other job candidates are doing it, so to compete for those great jobs, you have to do it, too.
Take the time to do it right. You'll reap the rewards.
Writing a resume may not be the most exciting thing you have ever been challenged to do, but it may be one of the most important. Well, it is if you are interested in finding a great job.
There are six essential elements of a professional resume that you must be aware of when drafting your personal copy. While there are a lot of things to keep in mind, these six elements are extremely important to crafting a professional resume that gets read and establishes your credentials in the eyes of a prospective employer.
Take a look at these Six Elements and see how your resume stacks up.
One
The Contact Information section will always appear at the top of your page regardless of which format you choose. It contains your name, address, phone number and email address. Be sure this information is correct or the employer will have no means to contact you.
Two
The Objective Statement is a vital part of the professional resume. It lets the employer know how you will contribute to the organization as well as the specific type of work you are interested in doing. Don’t be vague or the employer may not be able to figure out what you are after.
Three
Accomplishments are the most important things you can list on a resume. This is true regardless of how old you are or how much experience you have. The reason is that accomplishments show that you worked hard, were involved and got things done.
Four
The Education section is presented in reverse chronological order, meaning the most recent school you attended is listed first. List your GPA if it is significant. If you haven’t completed your course of study yet, list your expected date of graduation and your intended degree.
Five
Proofread everything until you are certain that your resume contains no mistakes. Also, have someone else read your resume in an effort to ensure it is error-free. Typos and grammar errors are the first things an employer looks for when weeding out the good resumes from the bad ones.
Six
Target your resume to best garner the attention of the prospective employer. 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."
If you are able to incorporate these six essential elements of a professional resume into your personal resume, you stand a much better chance of getting selected for an interview. Other job candidates are doing it, so to compete for those great jobs, you have to do it, too.
Take the time to do it right. You'll reap the rewards.
Kamis, 12 April 2007
Self-Assessment Prior to Writing Your Resume
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. Reflect on your past accomplishments and achievements. What can you offer your next employer?
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.
When you take the time in advance to consider your qualifications (work experience, education, accomplishments, etc) – 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. Self-assessment is vital in the resume-writing process. It will also benefit you during the interview.
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.
When you take the time in advance to consider your qualifications (work experience, education, accomplishments, etc) – 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. Self-assessment is vital in the resume-writing process. It will also benefit you during the interview.
Follow this link for more important resume tips:
Resume Tips
Rabu, 11 April 2007
How Long Should Your Resume Be?
The length of your resume is less important than its substance. Remember when you were told, especially as a child, that it wasn't what you wore on the outside, but what kind of person you were on the inside? Well, to some extent, that is exactly the same with your resume.
The length is not as important as the content.
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?
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.
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, two pages should do nicely, but be sure you are using only what best supports your career goals.
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. If your resume does that, then the length of your resume will not be an issue. Write what matters.
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The length is not as important as the content.
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?
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.
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, two pages should do nicely, but be sure you are using only what best supports your career goals.
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. If your resume does that, then the length of your resume will not be an issue. Write what matters.
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Selasa, 10 April 2007
What if Your Future Employer Did a Google Search on Your Name?
Employers are using search engines to find out more about their potential employees.
Are you safe from the scrutiny? What if your future boss does a Google search on your name? What will he/she find?
Recruiters and hiring managers do not have an easy job. They are trying to find the best people to fill vacant positions at their corporations. While many resumes may be sent in to a company, employers have to sift through each of them to determine who the best candidates are to proceed through the hiring process. Once that initial scan is completed, it then becomes a matter of looking deeper to find out which candidates are worthy of an interview for the open position(s).
Why are some candidates eliminated after the initial screening and before the interviews take place? The resume in most instances is not the problem. A job candidate's qualifications may even be a perfect match for a job opening. What can curtail the whole process is a trend that many people, especially younger people, are using to make social contacts on the internet.
To find out if you are at risk, follow this link to:
Resumes and Personal Web Pages
Are you safe from the scrutiny? What if your future boss does a Google search on your name? What will he/she find?
Recruiters and hiring managers do not have an easy job. They are trying to find the best people to fill vacant positions at their corporations. While many resumes may be sent in to a company, employers have to sift through each of them to determine who the best candidates are to proceed through the hiring process. Once that initial scan is completed, it then becomes a matter of looking deeper to find out which candidates are worthy of an interview for the open position(s).
Why are some candidates eliminated after the initial screening and before the interviews take place? The resume in most instances is not the problem. A job candidate's qualifications may even be a perfect match for a job opening. What can curtail the whole process is a trend that many people, especially younger people, are using to make social contacts on the internet.
To find out if you are at risk, follow this link to:
Resumes and Personal Web Pages
Senin, 09 April 2007
Strange Jobs - Would you want to do this?
Odd Jobs
Some of these are funny and some of them are very odd
All of them are REAL
No, this isn't referring to the "odd jobs around the house" that need to be done from time to time. This is about real jobs that individuals hold, but that most people don’t think about.
For instance:
1. If you work for the Research and Development department of a lawn care product manufacturer, you get to play with bugs. Actually, you get to research chemical products that kill bugs, but for grown-up boys, this is just an extra.
2. Wastewater Treatment Centers need workers, too. Reclaimed wastewater is used on a number of golf courses to keep those greens nice and, well, green. Perhaps you could claim the next 18 holes as a business expense.
3. Who feeds the baby mice to the snakes in the zoo? There's an odd one for you.
4. Someone created a web site called toilet.com. Of course, it just proves that you can find anything and everything on the Internet. They even market a potty that is painted in camouflage for hunters (doubles as a hunting blind). What will they think of next? Will you create the newest most amazing toilet ever? This could be the job for you.
5. At DominoArtwork.com, you can have your portrait re-created using sets of dominoes. Really. It’s actually amazing. Robert Bosch is the designer and uses a mathematical process called integer programming to achieve the results. Seems like a neat way to spend an afternoon. You could learn to do this… maybe.
6. As an Horticulture Agent for a local County Extension Office, one of your tasks would be to identify pest and disease problems for trees and other plants. It isn’t always a pretty sight, but such problems are vital to diagnose for orchards and many other growers. It's not especially "odd", but it's not especially exciting, either.
7. Perhaps you would like to be a Fish Culturist and be responsible for the care of salmon. The pay isn’t bad, but the smell might be. Of course, if you live in the Midwest, you will have to relocate. The last job posting for this was in Alaska.
8. Have you ever wanted to be a steeplejack? That's an odd job title, don't you agree? You can’t be afraid of heights as you would be working on towers, tall buildings, church spires, and such. Usually the position involves repair and/or maintenance, but mostly it involves being able to stay balanced.
As you can see, there are a variety of interesting jobs that people do – or even have created for themselves. Some are more intriguing than others, but all are of value in some way or another. Mostly, the value is in shaking your head back and forth while sipping your beverage of choice and thanking the Good Lord for giving you a sense of humor.
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Jumat, 06 April 2007
Career Planning
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 charting out the steps to take, focus 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.
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 charting out the steps to take, focus 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.
Selasa, 03 April 2007
Preparing for Job Interviews
Job interviews can be so frightening. They may even be worse on the nerves than public speaking, which is also a huge fear for most people. How can a person overcome some of the fears of interviewing?
The most important thing you can do to feel more comfortable in a job interview setting is to prepare for the situation. Being prepared for an interview is essential – not only for your success in finding a great job, but also in keeping your nervous system from going crazy.
When you are able to answer many of the expected questions asked in a job interview, you will be far more confident and successful.
Here are some questions to help you prepare for your next job interview. Either recite your answers, write them down – or both. Go over them until you feel you can answer them without hesitation.
Why did you leave your last job?
Why should I hire you?
What are your strongest abilities?
How do your skills relate to our needs?
How would a good friend describe you?
Describe the best job you've ever had.
What would your last boss say about your work performance?
Name two things that you would like to accomplish while working here.
What makes you qualified for this position?
What are you looking for?
Would you accept part time or temporary work?
Are you willing to work overtime?
What would you like to know about our firm?
Tell me something about yourself?
What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses?
Where do you want to be in 5 years?
Why do you want to work for us?
What motivates you to go the extra mile on a project or job?
What kinds of people do you enjoy working with?
What kinds of people frustrate you?
Do you consider yourself a leader?
What do you see yourself doing five years from now? Ten years from now?
What are your long range career objectives?
How do you plan to achieve your career goals?
Why did you choose this career?
Have you ever had difficulty with a supervisor? How did you resolve the conflict?
What have you learned from your activities?
Were your extracurricular activities worth the time you put into them?
What interests you about our company?
How long would it take for you to make a meaningful contribution?
How does this assignment fit into your overall career plan?
Are you willing to submit to a background check?
What concerns you about our company?
Describe the most rewarding experience of your career thus far.
If you were hiring a job-seeker for this position, what qualities would you look for?
Do you have plans for continued study? An advanced degree?
Are you willing to do whatever it takes to be successful in this job?
In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable?
How do you work under pressure?
What's one of the hardest decisions you've ever had to make?
How well do you adapt to new situations?
How many hours per week do you expect to work?
What can you do for us that someone else can't?
What do you look for in a job?
What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?
Why did you decide to apply for this position?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
What is more important to you: integrity or success?
What kind of work environment do you prefer?
How would you characterize your work ethic?
What else besides your school and job experience qualifies you for this job?
How do you determine or evaluate success?
What do you think it takes to be successful in a company like ours?
In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our company?
Have you ever been fired or forced to resign?
How do you work in groups, and what experience have you had working in groups?
Are you easy to get along with?
What does "failure" mean to you?
What questions didn't I ask that you expected?
What do you know about our competitors?
How will you fit in with the corporate culture here?
What two or three things are most important to you in your job?
Are you seeking employment in a company of a certain size? Why?
What are your expectations regarding promotions and salary increases?
What criteria are you using to evaluate the company for which you hope to work?
Are you willing to relocate?
How do you deal with competition?
If a background check were performed on you, what would it show?
What are some things you would like to avoid in a job? Why?
What are some of the things about your last job that you found difficult to do?
Do you have your reference list with you?
How has your present job developed you to take on even greater responsibilities?
What do you have going for you that might make you successful in such a job?
Would you like my job?
What do you do when people disagree with your ideas?
What plan of action do you take when facing a problem?
What is the most boring job you have ever done?
Yes, that is a long list of questions. Of course, you do not need to have an answer for every single one, but the more prepared you are, the better you will do. Also, as you answer some questions, it becomes easier to answer others, so you will gain a lot from going through the list and tackling as many questions as possible.
Interviewing is never going to be easy, but it can be EASIER if you are well prepared. Show your confidence the next time you are in a job interview setting and the employer will definitely take notice.
Good luck.
Here are some links to additional Job Interviewing information:
Developing Anecdotes for the Interview
Suitable Attire
Interview Mistakes
The most important thing you can do to feel more comfortable in a job interview setting is to prepare for the situation. Being prepared for an interview is essential – not only for your success in finding a great job, but also in keeping your nervous system from going crazy.
When you are able to answer many of the expected questions asked in a job interview, you will be far more confident and successful.
Here are some questions to help you prepare for your next job interview. Either recite your answers, write them down – or both. Go over them until you feel you can answer them without hesitation.
Why did you leave your last job?
Why should I hire you?
What are your strongest abilities?
How do your skills relate to our needs?
How would a good friend describe you?
Describe the best job you've ever had.
What would your last boss say about your work performance?
Name two things that you would like to accomplish while working here.
What makes you qualified for this position?
What are you looking for?
Would you accept part time or temporary work?
Are you willing to work overtime?
What would you like to know about our firm?
Tell me something about yourself?
What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses?
Where do you want to be in 5 years?
Why do you want to work for us?
What motivates you to go the extra mile on a project or job?
What kinds of people do you enjoy working with?
What kinds of people frustrate you?
Do you consider yourself a leader?
What do you see yourself doing five years from now? Ten years from now?
What are your long range career objectives?
How do you plan to achieve your career goals?
Why did you choose this career?
Have you ever had difficulty with a supervisor? How did you resolve the conflict?
What have you learned from your activities?
Were your extracurricular activities worth the time you put into them?
What interests you about our company?
How long would it take for you to make a meaningful contribution?
How does this assignment fit into your overall career plan?
Are you willing to submit to a background check?
What concerns you about our company?
Describe the most rewarding experience of your career thus far.
If you were hiring a job-seeker for this position, what qualities would you look for?
Do you have plans for continued study? An advanced degree?
Are you willing to do whatever it takes to be successful in this job?
In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable?
How do you work under pressure?
What's one of the hardest decisions you've ever had to make?
How well do you adapt to new situations?
How many hours per week do you expect to work?
What can you do for us that someone else can't?
What do you look for in a job?
What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?
Why did you decide to apply for this position?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
What is more important to you: integrity or success?
What kind of work environment do you prefer?
How would you characterize your work ethic?
What else besides your school and job experience qualifies you for this job?
How do you determine or evaluate success?
What do you think it takes to be successful in a company like ours?
In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our company?
Have you ever been fired or forced to resign?
How do you work in groups, and what experience have you had working in groups?
Are you easy to get along with?
What does "failure" mean to you?
What questions didn't I ask that you expected?
What do you know about our competitors?
How will you fit in with the corporate culture here?
What two or three things are most important to you in your job?
Are you seeking employment in a company of a certain size? Why?
What are your expectations regarding promotions and salary increases?
What criteria are you using to evaluate the company for which you hope to work?
Are you willing to relocate?
How do you deal with competition?
If a background check were performed on you, what would it show?
What are some things you would like to avoid in a job? Why?
What are some of the things about your last job that you found difficult to do?
Do you have your reference list with you?
How has your present job developed you to take on even greater responsibilities?
What do you have going for you that might make you successful in such a job?
Would you like my job?
What do you do when people disagree with your ideas?
What plan of action do you take when facing a problem?
What is the most boring job you have ever done?
Yes, that is a long list of questions. Of course, you do not need to have an answer for every single one, but the more prepared you are, the better you will do. Also, as you answer some questions, it becomes easier to answer others, so you will gain a lot from going through the list and tackling as many questions as possible.
Interviewing is never going to be easy, but it can be EASIER if you are well prepared. Show your confidence the next time you are in a job interview setting and the employer will definitely take notice.
Good luck.
Here are some links to additional Job Interviewing information:
Developing Anecdotes for the Interview
Suitable Attire
Interview Mistakes
Senin, 02 April 2007
Leaving the Military
If you are in the process of leaving the military for civilian life, expect some big changes. If you have already left the military and are embarking on a new career, you already have a bit of a grasp of how difficult it is to make the transition.
One of the most frustrating aspects of changing careers from military to civilian is transforming your resume from jargon and acronyms to terms that ordinary folks can understand. My husband went through this when he left the Air Force and started looking for work in the corporate world. It's not easy to translate Combat Communications Officer into something that corporate employers are going to understand.
Something that will be of immense help to you is the option of viewing a real resume prepared by a service member which was actually used to find a position with a major international manufacturing corporation.
Take a look at this link to see how one person's resume was updated from a military perspective toward a more civilian perspective. Understand that some things just do not translate well, so it's a challenge no matter what you've done in the past. Just keep revising your resume and ask others to review it for you.
Here's the link: Military to Civilian
One of the most frustrating aspects of changing careers from military to civilian is transforming your resume from jargon and acronyms to terms that ordinary folks can understand. My husband went through this when he left the Air Force and started looking for work in the corporate world. It's not easy to translate Combat Communications Officer into something that corporate employers are going to understand.
Something that will be of immense help to you is the option of viewing a real resume prepared by a service member which was actually used to find a position with a major international manufacturing corporation.
Take a look at this link to see how one person's resume was updated from a military perspective toward a more civilian perspective. Understand that some things just do not translate well, so it's a challenge no matter what you've done in the past. Just keep revising your resume and ask others to review it for you.
Here's the link: Military to Civilian
Sabtu, 31 Maret 2007
A Job Interview Technique
Job interview time! What are some techniques to help you make the most of this opportunity?
When you walk in the door of the interviewer's office (even if it is an office used just for interviewing purposes), start paying attention. Look for clues to give you pieces of information about the interviewer and the company. If you have done your homework and researched the company prior to the interview, this information will supplement your knowledge and give you an even broader base of understanding about the corporation, its climate and the expectations for employees.
The first few minutes of the interview will likely entail some general information about the organization and the position you are interviewing for. Listen carefully. You will hear more clues - hot buttons, sometimes - and can use them in your answers later in the interview.
The interviewer will provide you with very useful information. Use it to your advantage. If the department needs a fresh approach, you need to speak to that. If the position you are seeking is part of a team, relate how well you have worked as a team member in the past. If the area you'd be working in struggles with deadlines, offer quantifiable statements of your ability to meet deadlines in the past.
When you are able to fill the employers needs you will be the one to get the job offer. Some candidates listen better than others. If you listen, you will learn a lot about what you need to respond to later in the interview.
Look and listen - keys to your success.
If you want to learn about more job search secrets, click here:
Job Search
When you walk in the door of the interviewer's office (even if it is an office used just for interviewing purposes), start paying attention. Look for clues to give you pieces of information about the interviewer and the company. If you have done your homework and researched the company prior to the interview, this information will supplement your knowledge and give you an even broader base of understanding about the corporation, its climate and the expectations for employees.
The first few minutes of the interview will likely entail some general information about the organization and the position you are interviewing for. Listen carefully. You will hear more clues - hot buttons, sometimes - and can use them in your answers later in the interview.
The interviewer will provide you with very useful information. Use it to your advantage. If the department needs a fresh approach, you need to speak to that. If the position you are seeking is part of a team, relate how well you have worked as a team member in the past. If the area you'd be working in struggles with deadlines, offer quantifiable statements of your ability to meet deadlines in the past.
When you are able to fill the employers needs you will be the one to get the job offer. Some candidates listen better than others. If you listen, you will learn a lot about what you need to respond to later in the interview.
Look and listen - keys to your success.
If you want to learn about more job search secrets, click here:
Job Search
Rabu, 28 Maret 2007
Cover Letters for Teachers
Why are cover letters so important?
They provide the prospective school official with a brief review of your skills and abilities in the form of a letter. These types of letters are written much differently than resumes and can have a potent impact on your future employer.
The best news is that writing one it isn't that difficult.
An excellent teacher is always going to be in demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for teachers through 2014 will grow somewhere between 9 and 17% per year.
"Experts predict that over the next ten years the nation will need 2.2 to 2.4 million teachers. That means there will be 150,000 to 250,000 openings for teachers in the nation's elementary and secondary schools. The needs are greatest in urban and rural communities and in curricular areas such as special education, mathematics, science, bilingual education, and English as a second language." This information comes from www.recruitingteachers.org, a non-profit organization based in Belmont, MS.
What does that mean? It means there will be continued growth in the field of education. If you are a good teacher, you should not encounter problems in finding a great job in a location that you desire.
What about that amazing teaching position at that awesome new school that you have your eye on, though? Do you think the competition for that position will be greater? Of course it will. The great paying jobs always demand the best and the brightest people. That is why your credentials and qualifications will have to be presented in the most incredible way if you are to get the job of your dreams.
One aspect of making a great impression on a prospective employer is to create a fantastic picture of who you are - with words. Let your cover letter show the school administrators just how remarkable you are.
The cover letter has one goal. That is to get the employer excited about the resume. It is a marketing tool, just like the resume. Sell yourself in a compelling and exciting way.
What makes the best impression on school principals? The wise use of accomplishments with anecdotes will win over a principal or school administrator much faster than simply stating what you did and where you worked. Let your best qualities reach the administrator/principal through carefully written examples and stories.
You are a part of a significant sector of the labor market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and secondary school teachers, except special education, held about 3.8 million jobs in 2004. Of the teachers in those jobs, about 1.5 million are elementary school teachers, 1.1 million are secondary school teachers, 628,000 are middle school teachers, 431,000 are preschool teachers, and 171,000 are kindergarten teachers."
You have to be your very best to get the great jobs.
Let your cover letter generate interest in your resume, then let your resume hold the employer's attention so that you are invited in for a face to face meeting.
The cover letter builds on the resume and leads the employer toward it. Make it glow. While it may not persuade a principal to grant you an interview by itself, it is a vital part of the whole package that sells an employer on YOU.
Check out this Cover Letter Checklist for more information on writing a great cover letter.
They provide the prospective school official with a brief review of your skills and abilities in the form of a letter. These types of letters are written much differently than resumes and can have a potent impact on your future employer.
The best news is that writing one it isn't that difficult.
An excellent teacher is always going to be in demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for teachers through 2014 will grow somewhere between 9 and 17% per year.
"Experts predict that over the next ten years the nation will need 2.2 to 2.4 million teachers. That means there will be 150,000 to 250,000 openings for teachers in the nation's elementary and secondary schools. The needs are greatest in urban and rural communities and in curricular areas such as special education, mathematics, science, bilingual education, and English as a second language." This information comes from www.recruitingteachers.org, a non-profit organization based in Belmont, MS.
What does that mean? It means there will be continued growth in the field of education. If you are a good teacher, you should not encounter problems in finding a great job in a location that you desire.
What about that amazing teaching position at that awesome new school that you have your eye on, though? Do you think the competition for that position will be greater? Of course it will. The great paying jobs always demand the best and the brightest people. That is why your credentials and qualifications will have to be presented in the most incredible way if you are to get the job of your dreams.
One aspect of making a great impression on a prospective employer is to create a fantastic picture of who you are - with words. Let your cover letter show the school administrators just how remarkable you are.
The cover letter has one goal. That is to get the employer excited about the resume. It is a marketing tool, just like the resume. Sell yourself in a compelling and exciting way.
What makes the best impression on school principals? The wise use of accomplishments with anecdotes will win over a principal or school administrator much faster than simply stating what you did and where you worked. Let your best qualities reach the administrator/principal through carefully written examples and stories.
You are a part of a significant sector of the labor market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and secondary school teachers, except special education, held about 3.8 million jobs in 2004. Of the teachers in those jobs, about 1.5 million are elementary school teachers, 1.1 million are secondary school teachers, 628,000 are middle school teachers, 431,000 are preschool teachers, and 171,000 are kindergarten teachers."
You have to be your very best to get the great jobs.
Let your cover letter generate interest in your resume, then let your resume hold the employer's attention so that you are invited in for a face to face meeting.
The cover letter builds on the resume and leads the employer toward it. Make it glow. While it may not persuade a principal to grant you an interview by itself, it is a vital part of the whole package that sells an employer on YOU.
Check out this Cover Letter Checklist for more information on writing a great cover letter.
Selasa, 27 Maret 2007
How Much Character Does Your Resume Have?
How much character does your resume have? Are you allowing some of your personal and professional traits to show through the resume?
Employers are wanting to know how well you can do the job, sure, but they are also wanting to make sure you will get along well with the other members of the team. How well will you fit in with their organizational climate?
Even though you will find some questions in the interview focused on your personality traits, you can make a good impression by injecting some of them in the resume and even the cover letter.
If the position you are seeking involves a lot of teamwork with others, show how well you work in a team setting in your resume or cover letter. Use clear examples. If the position requires a lot of leadership ability, then make sure that is targeted in your resume as well. Think ahead and organize your resume so that you can address some of the possible needs that the employer has - before you have that interview. Don't answer every need as you'll still need to continue to make a good impression during the interview.
An employer is trying to find the right person for the job. Make it easy and offer concrete evidence of your skills and abilities, but also provide solid information about your character, too. It will help him/her to make a better decision - and will certainly assist you in impressing the employer from the start.
Brought to you by:
Professional-Resume-Example.com
Employers are wanting to know how well you can do the job, sure, but they are also wanting to make sure you will get along well with the other members of the team. How well will you fit in with their organizational climate?
Even though you will find some questions in the interview focused on your personality traits, you can make a good impression by injecting some of them in the resume and even the cover letter.
If the position you are seeking involves a lot of teamwork with others, show how well you work in a team setting in your resume or cover letter. Use clear examples. If the position requires a lot of leadership ability, then make sure that is targeted in your resume as well. Think ahead and organize your resume so that you can address some of the possible needs that the employer has - before you have that interview. Don't answer every need as you'll still need to continue to make a good impression during the interview.
An employer is trying to find the right person for the job. Make it easy and offer concrete evidence of your skills and abilities, but also provide solid information about your character, too. It will help him/her to make a better decision - and will certainly assist you in impressing the employer from the start.
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Professional-Resume-Example.com
Senin, 26 Maret 2007
Civilian Jobs
If you happen to be looking for a job right now and would be interested in seeing what is available at various military installations around the United States, take a look at the link below:
Randolf.af.mil
You can search by state, by region, career program and more. It's a great way to see what is available in the way of civilian job positions. Who knows, you might find the job of your dreams. :) There are excellent benefits, too.
Take a look and see what's there.
Brought to you by: Professional-Resume-Example.com
Randolf.af.mil
You can search by state, by region, career program and more. It's a great way to see what is available in the way of civilian job positions. Who knows, you might find the job of your dreams. :) There are excellent benefits, too.
Take a look and see what's there.
Brought to you by: Professional-Resume-Example.com
Jumat, 23 Maret 2007
A Good Cover Letter is Essential
When your resume and cover letter first reach the prospective employer, the employer will start to form an opinion about you. How professional are you? Are you detail oriented, ambitious, responsible and/or qualified for the job?
The first thing the employer will notice is your cover letter. You can bet the employer knows the power of a good cover letter.
It needs to be error-free and well-written if it is going to receive the attention it deserves. A single mistake could cost you an opportunity for a job interview, so take the time to do it right.
You must understand the power of a good cover letter if you are to write one effectively.
Writing a good cover letter entails thought and time. Map out the information you want to place in each section, then go back through and fine tune it. Don't try to write brilliantly from the salutation to the signature in the first draft. Revise it each time you go through it.
For more information about cover letters, check out this link: Cover Letter Guideline
The first thing the employer will notice is your cover letter. You can bet the employer knows the power of a good cover letter.
It needs to be error-free and well-written if it is going to receive the attention it deserves. A single mistake could cost you an opportunity for a job interview, so take the time to do it right.
You must understand the power of a good cover letter if you are to write one effectively.
Writing a good cover letter entails thought and time. Map out the information you want to place in each section, then go back through and fine tune it. Don't try to write brilliantly from the salutation to the signature in the first draft. Revise it each time you go through it.
For more information about cover letters, check out this link: Cover Letter Guideline
Selasa, 20 Maret 2007
Background Investigator Recruitment Fair
The Office of Personnel Management, Federal Investigative Services Division has immediate openings for Special Agents in the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC area. To learn more about these opportunities Please come in person and bring a copy of your resume to:
Federal Investigative Services Division
Crystal City Field Office
223 23rd Street, Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 604-0567
Friday, March 23, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Or
Saturday, March 24, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pre-registration and additional information is being offered by sending an e-mail with a copy of your resume to Amy.Kuhns@opm.gov.
Join OPM's Federal Investigative Services Division (FISD) as a Special Agent and launch a rewarding federal career where you will meet fascinating people, interview the heroes who protect our country and travel to exciting domestic and international locations.
OPM's Federal Investigative Services Division conducts background investigations for most federal agencies and their contractors. Our history began with the creation of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), which was charged with ensuring the fitness of federal employees. In 1953 President Eisenhower signed Executive Order 10450, which gave OPM (then known as CSC) the authority to manage the federal government's personnel security program.
Currently, OPM, Federal Investigative Services Division has a federal workforce of approximately 2,100, including field investigators and a support staff that oversees investigative work, and develops and implements policy. In addition to this, our federal workforce is augmented by contractor field investigators and support personnel.
As a Special Agent for OPM you will conduct background investigations for individuals who require access to classified and/or sensitive information, investigate applicant suitability for federal employment, meet new people every day, conduct personal interviews with the subject of the investigation, interview co-workers, employers, educators, neighbors and friends, conduct record checks at employments, courts, colleges and housing offices, interact with various government and law enforcement agencies as well as local and national corporations, interview high-level military and public officials, investigative controversial allegations and adverse information and prepare reports that detail investigation findings.
ARE YOU:
An ambitious self-starter?
Able to work both independently and as part of a team?
Seeking a career that allows you to balance your personal and professional lives?
Looking for excellent training and advancement opportunities?
THEN WE HAVE THE CAREER FOR YOU!
As a Federal Agency we offer:
Competitive Salaries
Training and Career Development
Use of government vehicle
Generous Retirement and Heath Benefits
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Schedules
Telecommuting
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Federal Holidays
Laptop, fax/scanner, cell phone and Internet fee allowance
This information provided by the USAJOBS web site.
USAJOBS.gov
AND
Professional-Resume-Example.com
Federal Investigative Services Division
Crystal City Field Office
223 23rd Street, Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 604-0567
Friday, March 23, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Or
Saturday, March 24, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pre-registration and additional information is being offered by sending an e-mail with a copy of your resume to Amy.Kuhns@opm.gov.
Join OPM's Federal Investigative Services Division (FISD) as a Special Agent and launch a rewarding federal career where you will meet fascinating people, interview the heroes who protect our country and travel to exciting domestic and international locations.
OPM's Federal Investigative Services Division conducts background investigations for most federal agencies and their contractors. Our history began with the creation of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), which was charged with ensuring the fitness of federal employees. In 1953 President Eisenhower signed Executive Order 10450, which gave OPM (then known as CSC) the authority to manage the federal government's personnel security program.
Currently, OPM, Federal Investigative Services Division has a federal workforce of approximately 2,100, including field investigators and a support staff that oversees investigative work, and develops and implements policy. In addition to this, our federal workforce is augmented by contractor field investigators and support personnel.
As a Special Agent for OPM you will conduct background investigations for individuals who require access to classified and/or sensitive information, investigate applicant suitability for federal employment, meet new people every day, conduct personal interviews with the subject of the investigation, interview co-workers, employers, educators, neighbors and friends, conduct record checks at employments, courts, colleges and housing offices, interact with various government and law enforcement agencies as well as local and national corporations, interview high-level military and public officials, investigative controversial allegations and adverse information and prepare reports that detail investigation findings.
ARE YOU:
An ambitious self-starter?
Able to work both independently and as part of a team?
Seeking a career that allows you to balance your personal and professional lives?
Looking for excellent training and advancement opportunities?
THEN WE HAVE THE CAREER FOR YOU!
As a Federal Agency we offer:
Competitive Salaries
Training and Career Development
Use of government vehicle
Generous Retirement and Heath Benefits
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Schedules
Telecommuting
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Federal Holidays
Laptop, fax/scanner, cell phone and Internet fee allowance
This information provided by the USAJOBS web site.
USAJOBS.gov
AND
Professional-Resume-Example.com
Sabtu, 17 Maret 2007
Be In Demand With These Ten Traits
Do you want to be in demand?
Employers are always looking for certain things in job candidates. If you can master these ten skills, you will be ahead of your competitors in the job market and you will stand a much better chance of getting a great job.
Be In Demand With These Ten Traits
1. Budget management - Effective budget management means taking steps to ensure that a manageable and controllable budget is in place and that procedures are defined to eliminate cash crunch situations from developing.
2. Speaking – Being able to work with someone one on one as well as conduct effective meetings is vital in today's business environment. Can you communicate ideas, persuade clients or business partners, motivate and inspire employees and explain complex issues? If so, you will be in demand by employers.
3. Writing – Writing involves clearly identifying ideas and relating them to others in a way that allows for few or no misconceptions. All business communication must be professional, concise and easy to understand. Where communication is concerned, more is better than less.
4. Public Relations – It is important to be able to handle yourself well in any given situation, but especially when you represent the organization for which you work. Being prepared is crucial to success in public relations.
5. Organization/Prioritization – Are you good at keeping tabs on your job responsibilities and monitoring your progress to ensure that deadlines are met and tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
6. Initiative – If it needs to be done, either do it or get someone who is responsible for that item to get it done. The worst thing an employer can hear is "It's not my job." Show the employer that you are a "go getter".
7. Interviewing – Not all interviews take place in the Human Resources department. Each department in which there is a vacancy will likely have one or two people taking time to determine the most qualified person for the job. If you can interview someone well, you will be in demand
8. Negotiating – Getting the best deal for the company is something in which employers are always interested. Everything is about the bottom line. Is there a way to cut costs by negotiating better contracts? If you can show an employer that you can successfully negotiate good deals, you will be the favored candidate.
9. Teaching Others – Teaching is an essential element of leadership. If you can convey directions or instructions in a way that allows others to implement ideas and/or designs, you will find yourself in demand by employers.
10. Energy – If you are always willing to give an extra effort to everything you do, it will become readily apparent to everyone. Getting to work before your co-workers and staying a little later makes huge difference in how you are viewed, especially if you are known to demonstrate good use of your time.
Now that you know which skills matter most to employers, you have an idea of what you should focus on to ensure you are successful in your career.
There are also professional traits that will help you in your job search. Take a look at this article: Personal and Professional Traits
Employers are always looking for certain things in job candidates. If you can master these ten skills, you will be ahead of your competitors in the job market and you will stand a much better chance of getting a great job.
Be In Demand With These Ten Traits
1. Budget management - Effective budget management means taking steps to ensure that a manageable and controllable budget is in place and that procedures are defined to eliminate cash crunch situations from developing.
2. Speaking – Being able to work with someone one on one as well as conduct effective meetings is vital in today's business environment. Can you communicate ideas, persuade clients or business partners, motivate and inspire employees and explain complex issues? If so, you will be in demand by employers.
3. Writing – Writing involves clearly identifying ideas and relating them to others in a way that allows for few or no misconceptions. All business communication must be professional, concise and easy to understand. Where communication is concerned, more is better than less.
4. Public Relations – It is important to be able to handle yourself well in any given situation, but especially when you represent the organization for which you work. Being prepared is crucial to success in public relations.
5. Organization/Prioritization – Are you good at keeping tabs on your job responsibilities and monitoring your progress to ensure that deadlines are met and tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
6. Initiative – If it needs to be done, either do it or get someone who is responsible for that item to get it done. The worst thing an employer can hear is "It's not my job." Show the employer that you are a "go getter".
7. Interviewing – Not all interviews take place in the Human Resources department. Each department in which there is a vacancy will likely have one or two people taking time to determine the most qualified person for the job. If you can interview someone well, you will be in demand
8. Negotiating – Getting the best deal for the company is something in which employers are always interested. Everything is about the bottom line. Is there a way to cut costs by negotiating better contracts? If you can show an employer that you can successfully negotiate good deals, you will be the favored candidate.
9. Teaching Others – Teaching is an essential element of leadership. If you can convey directions or instructions in a way that allows others to implement ideas and/or designs, you will find yourself in demand by employers.
10. Energy – If you are always willing to give an extra effort to everything you do, it will become readily apparent to everyone. Getting to work before your co-workers and staying a little later makes huge difference in how you are viewed, especially if you are known to demonstrate good use of your time.
Now that you know which skills matter most to employers, you have an idea of what you should focus on to ensure you are successful in your career.
There are also professional traits that will help you in your job search. Take a look at this article: Personal and Professional Traits
Jumat, 16 Maret 2007
Will a Resume Get You a Job?
Will a Resume Get You a Job?
That question is asked over and over again in Career Placement Centers, Employment Offices and on forums on the Internet. Will a resume get you a job?
The short answer is "no".
A resume will not get you a job. What a resume will do, if it is done effectively, is pave the way for an interview. Employers use resumes to decide who they think is best suited for the job and typically weed out enough poorly written resumes to narrow the candidate pool to 5-6 good candidates. (Some companies have a higher number than that and others have a lower number. It depends on the organization and how they structure the interview process.)
If you want to be counted among those 5-6 candidates who are called in for an interview, then your resume DOES have to be outstanding.
Will a resume get you a job? Now, let's answer that question a different way. A resume is a necessary part of getting a good job. Does that contradict the first statement? No, it doesn't. A resume on its own can only do so much, but without it, at least with most companies, you cannot even get anyone to acknowledge you. You must have a resume in order to get your foot in the door in many companies.
Of course, not any resume will do. Some of the people that you are competing against for jobs are going to spend a lot of time and money crafting excellent resumes. Yours has to be just as good – preferably better.
You don't need a professional resume service, either. What you need is the right information and the best guidelines to provide you with everything you need so that you can create your own top-notch resume.
It may take more time to write an excellent resume, but a poorly written resume isn't going to do any good at all, so either write the best resume you can write or don't bother writing one at all. It is just that important.
Here are some links that might be helpful to you:
'Resume Tips'
That question is asked over and over again in Career Placement Centers, Employment Offices and on forums on the Internet. Will a resume get you a job?
The short answer is "no".
A resume will not get you a job. What a resume will do, if it is done effectively, is pave the way for an interview. Employers use resumes to decide who they think is best suited for the job and typically weed out enough poorly written resumes to narrow the candidate pool to 5-6 good candidates. (Some companies have a higher number than that and others have a lower number. It depends on the organization and how they structure the interview process.)
If you want to be counted among those 5-6 candidates who are called in for an interview, then your resume DOES have to be outstanding.
Will a resume get you a job? Now, let's answer that question a different way. A resume is a necessary part of getting a good job. Does that contradict the first statement? No, it doesn't. A resume on its own can only do so much, but without it, at least with most companies, you cannot even get anyone to acknowledge you. You must have a resume in order to get your foot in the door in many companies.
Of course, not any resume will do. Some of the people that you are competing against for jobs are going to spend a lot of time and money crafting excellent resumes. Yours has to be just as good – preferably better.
You don't need a professional resume service, either. What you need is the right information and the best guidelines to provide you with everything you need so that you can create your own top-notch resume.
It may take more time to write an excellent resume, but a poorly written resume isn't going to do any good at all, so either write the best resume you can write or don't bother writing one at all. It is just that important.
Here are some links that might be helpful to you:
Senin, 12 Maret 2007
Where are the Jobs?
Who are the employment providers?
Or "Where are the jobs?"
There are a limited number of places in which to look for employment. They are varied in size and scope. Considering all of the different kinds of jobs that exist in the world, this seems like a small list. Don't you agree?
Look below for a list of potential employers.
Government agencies (including federal, state, local and military)
Large corporations
Non-profit organizations
Small-business owners
Farms/Agriculture
Universities/Colleges
Work from home businesses
National Parks
Private K-12 schools
Web-based businesses*
How do employment-seekers find the employment-providers?
There are many, many ways to locate open positions.
Job Banks
Job Clearinghouses
Professional Associations
Networking
State Agencies
Headhunters
Temp Agencies
College Placement Offices
Career Fairs
Private Employment Agencies
Classified Ads
Contacting the employer directly
Web Sites
How are you going to find your next job?
Here are some articles that may provide some insight:
Networking
Apply for Federal Jobs
Classified Ads
The Hotel Industry
The Hidden Job Market
Best of Luck in your Job Search!
Or "Where are the jobs?"
There are a limited number of places in which to look for employment. They are varied in size and scope. Considering all of the different kinds of jobs that exist in the world, this seems like a small list. Don't you agree?
Look below for a list of potential employers.
Government agencies (including federal, state, local and military)
Large corporations
Non-profit organizations
Small-business owners
Farms/Agriculture
Universities/Colleges
Work from home businesses
National Parks
Private K-12 schools
Web-based businesses*
How do employment-seekers find the employment-providers?
There are many, many ways to locate open positions.
Job Banks
Job Clearinghouses
Professional Associations
Networking
State Agencies
Headhunters
Temp Agencies
College Placement Offices
Career Fairs
Private Employment Agencies
Classified Ads
Contacting the employer directly
Web Sites
How are you going to find your next job?
Here are some articles that may provide some insight:
Networking
Apply for Federal Jobs
Classified Ads
The Hotel Industry
The Hidden Job Market
Best of Luck in your Job Search!
Minggu, 11 Maret 2007
My Old Press Release
I thought it might be interesting to post my first and only press release. My resume site has come a long way since then. :)
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Rockwall, TX (PRWEB) March 24, 2006 -- Resume-writing just became easier with the launch of Professional-Resume-Example.com - a site dedicated to helping others in the job-search process. "This site offers so much more than traditional resume sites", says owner, Carla Vaughan. "The vision has always been to provide relevant information on a vast array of topics that job seekers are
searching for," she added.
What visitors to the site will find is pertinent career-related information in an easy-to-understand tone and style. The navigation is designed to provide the easiest access to the information users need most. If someone is searching for cover letter information, then there is a clearly labeled tab to take the visitor to that page. If the quest is for a resume outline, then there is a tab identifying that as well. Simple navigation and helpful links at the bottom of each page provide the ease of use and clarity that many sites find difficult to achieve.
According to the Department of Labor in its most recent Employment Situation Summary report, the job market increased by 243,000 jobs just in February, 2006. The job candidates who received offers for those jobs are the ones who had the best presentation of their credentials and who were the most prepared for interviews.
In the past, job candidates had to wade through a barrage of information. Now, there is one resource with everything necessary (from filling out federal government job applications to networking their way to a new job) to create professional resume materials. Now, there is one resource where the focus is on achieving success by finding a great job.
Professional-Resume-Example.com offers everything from a detailed explanation of each section of the resume to examples of resumes in each of the 3 most common resume formats. It is unique in its approach to providing the information in the way that job candidates are searching for it. Much time and effort has been made to determine the exact features that job seekers are looking for and offering substantial information in the form of articles, links and/or web pages that speak to those needs.
Career planning, resume tips, cover letter guidelines, job-search articles and a variety of related information all come together in one place - Professional-Resume-Example.com
The job search just became easier.
___________________________________
Carla Vaughan 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.
_________________________________________
Rockwall, TX (PRWEB) March 24, 2006 -- Resume-writing just became easier with the launch of Professional-Resume-Example.com - a site dedicated to helping others in the job-search process. "This site offers so much more than traditional resume sites", says owner, Carla Vaughan. "The vision has always been to provide relevant information on a vast array of topics that job seekers are
searching for," she added.
What visitors to the site will find is pertinent career-related information in an easy-to-understand tone and style. The navigation is designed to provide the easiest access to the information users need most. If someone is searching for cover letter information, then there is a clearly labeled tab to take the visitor to that page. If the quest is for a resume outline, then there is a tab identifying that as well. Simple navigation and helpful links at the bottom of each page provide the ease of use and clarity that many sites find difficult to achieve.
According to the Department of Labor in its most recent Employment Situation Summary report, the job market increased by 243,000 jobs just in February, 2006. The job candidates who received offers for those jobs are the ones who had the best presentation of their credentials and who were the most prepared for interviews.
In the past, job candidates had to wade through a barrage of information. Now, there is one resource with everything necessary (from filling out federal government job applications to networking their way to a new job) to create professional resume materials. Now, there is one resource where the focus is on achieving success by finding a great job.
Professional-Resume-Example.com offers everything from a detailed explanation of each section of the resume to examples of resumes in each of the 3 most common resume formats. It is unique in its approach to providing the information in the way that job candidates are searching for it. Much time and effort has been made to determine the exact features that job seekers are looking for and offering substantial information in the form of articles, links and/or web pages that speak to those needs.
Career planning, resume tips, cover letter guidelines, job-search articles and a variety of related information all come together in one place - Professional-Resume-Example.com
The job search just became easier.
___________________________________
Carla Vaughan 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.
Sabtu, 10 Maret 2007
Boost Your Resume And Get That Job!
Boost Your Resume And Get That Job
1. Market yourself with your objective statement. The successful use of an objective statement targets each position the candidate is seeking, while subtly selling specific skills in a way that benefits the employer. Define some of your finest qualities and present them as a means for the company to achieve greater results. This is not a statement about "What I want from the company." It's a statement about "What I have and how it will assist the organization for which I work."
2. Target the employer. Everything in your resume should be directed toward one goal: Getting a specific job at a particular company. Each one of your resumes should be uniquely targeted to an audience of ONE.
3. Define yourself in terms of skills and accomplishments. An employer wants to know what kind of person you are. Show the employer that you are a problem solver, results-oriented, loyal and determined to succeed and you will do much better at making a good impression than someone who simply states their employment history.
4. Quantify your accomplishments. What does that mean? It means that you need to create a solid picture of what you have achieved in the past. Don’t just tell the employer what you have done in the past. Show how you have been successful by concrete examples of your performance. For instance, if you are a customer service manager and you created and implemented a new workflow pattern that improved the response time to customer’s inquiries, then state the percentage of improvement in customer satisfaction something along those lines.
5. Use action verbs to boost your resume's appeal. If you want a prospective employer to take notice of your resume, you will need to use words that jump off the paper. Get the attention you deserve by presenting your skills and accomplishments in an influencial and appealing way.
If you would like more information about writing an outstanding resume, take a look at the links below:
Resume Dos and Don'ts
The Resume Checklist
1. Market yourself with your objective statement. The successful use of an objective statement targets each position the candidate is seeking, while subtly selling specific skills in a way that benefits the employer. Define some of your finest qualities and present them as a means for the company to achieve greater results. This is not a statement about "What I want from the company." It's a statement about "What I have and how it will assist the organization for which I work."
2. Target the employer. Everything in your resume should be directed toward one goal: Getting a specific job at a particular company. Each one of your resumes should be uniquely targeted to an audience of ONE.
3. Define yourself in terms of skills and accomplishments. An employer wants to know what kind of person you are. Show the employer that you are a problem solver, results-oriented, loyal and determined to succeed and you will do much better at making a good impression than someone who simply states their employment history.
4. Quantify your accomplishments. What does that mean? It means that you need to create a solid picture of what you have achieved in the past. Don’t just tell the employer what you have done in the past. Show how you have been successful by concrete examples of your performance. For instance, if you are a customer service manager and you created and implemented a new workflow pattern that improved the response time to customer’s inquiries, then state the percentage of improvement in customer satisfaction something along those lines.
5. Use action verbs to boost your resume's appeal. If you want a prospective employer to take notice of your resume, you will need to use words that jump off the paper. Get the attention you deserve by presenting your skills and accomplishments in an influencial and appealing way.
If you would like more information about writing an outstanding resume, take a look at the links below:
Resume Dos and Don'ts
The Resume Checklist
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