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Job Scams on Craigslist & Other Internet Job Sites, Simple Steps & Precautions for Job Seekers
Most of us are well aware of internet scams and can easily identify the obvious ones. Consequently scammers must evolve and develop more elaborate and convincing schemes to suck people
in. So naturally during a time of record unemployment these souless web-racketeers would start targeting job seekers, and they have. In fact there are a number of very convincing and
elaborate job scams posted on Craigslist and other job boards right now. Do a quick Google search on job scams, you will be blown away by the number of scams out there.
While the most common job ...
New Year's Resolutions, or maybe Goals will be more effective
Frankly I've never been a big fan of New Year's resolutions. I don't smoke, seldom drink, so my list of resolutions is generally pretty boring. Going back to the gym and losing a few
pounds are always on my list, and like most I start off great and then fade as the year wears on. I was thinking about this new year of 2010 and last year, and let's face it, pretty much everyone
agrees that 2009 really sucked for business, many careers, the economy, it just was a crummy year for most of us. Everyone I know is really ...
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Census Bureau is Hiring!
A friend of mine just got a great job with the Census Bureau. It is a temporary position, but the pay is great and it is really putting his talent to work. He landed a management
position overseeing several regional offices. When I spoke with him about his new position he told the Census Bureau is still hiring across the country and they are looking for a variety
of positions.
Before you go to LinkedIn or contact me for a referral to my friend, don't bother. They have a very formal hiring procedure, so ... << MORE >>
position overseeing several regional offices. When I spoke with him about his new position he told the Census Bureau is still hiring across the country and they are looking for a variety
of positions.
Before you go to LinkedIn or contact me for a referral to my friend, don't bother. They have a very formal hiring procedure, so ... << MORE >>
Opt Out of Your Corporate Job, Buy a business, it's easier than you think
A very interesting and often overlooked alternative to getting a job is buying a business. Many professionals are deeply ingrained in the corporate world and have no idea what is available to them as an entrepreneur. When I was a senior executive I had exactly the same thinking; this is the only place I can make this kind of money, no way could I ever replace my corporate salary as a small business owner, and besides, I really didn't see myself working in a small retail business barely making ends meet.
Well when I started selling businesses as a broker I quickly ...<< MORE >>
Well when I started selling businesses as a broker I quickly ...<< MORE >>
Should You Un-Link some of your contacts on LinkedIn? Are they contacts or acquaintances?
I'm thinking about doing something bold and rarely done. I am going to go through my LinkedIn account and un-link the people that are not really contacts! Sort of like un-friending someone on Facebook or un-following someone on Twitter. I didn't even know I could do this on LinkedIn until recently, and I suspect few people ever bother to do this.
Why am I thinking about doing do this? Well, I haven't pulled the trigger yet, but frankly I am tired of looking at some of these names that aren't really contacts; people I barely know, that I really don't think I can ...<< MORE >>
Why am I thinking about doing do this? Well, I haven't pulled the trigger yet, but frankly I am tired of looking at some of these names that aren't really contacts; people I barely know, that I really don't think I can ...<< MORE >>
Career Placement Firm Advises Against Social Media, are they kidding? Get real guys!
Yesterday I saw a Tweet that instantly caught my eye. It was posted by VirtualMarketer and said "Career Placement Firm Discourages Sr. Execs from using Social Networking Sites http://bit.ly/VNUR4 ". This really got my attention, I had to read this one, I was hooked and clicked on the link.
I read the article and was stunned that someone claiming to be a savvy career advisor would advise people against using social media. The article by David Werner said that LinkedIn has "marginal value" and it was clear that he just did not see the point of ...<< MORE >>
I read the article and was stunned that someone claiming to be a savvy career advisor would advise people against using social media. The article by David Werner said that LinkedIn has "marginal value" and it was clear that he just did not see the point of ...<< MORE >>
Stop "Networking" and Start Connecting to Get a Job; the 7 Cs of Networking
Have you been actively "networking" and getting zero results? Going to networking events, meeting people, handing out business cards, resumes, called old contacts, and getting no where? Maybe you need to stop "networking" and start connecting.
Brad Remillard, principal/partner at Impact Hiring Solutions hosts a weekly show Your Not The Person I Hired on LA Talk Radio. Recently he did a really interesting show on Stop Networking to Find a Job where he interviewed Dave Elliott who discussed how to convert networking contacts that forget about you, into a relationships that become advocates for you. Dave talks about the 7 Cs of networking: 1) Connecting (connecting with the ...<< MORE >>
Brad Remillard, principal/partner at Impact Hiring Solutions hosts a weekly show Your Not The Person I Hired on LA Talk Radio. Recently he did a really interesting show on Stop Networking to Find a Job where he interviewed Dave Elliott who discussed how to convert networking contacts that forget about you, into a relationships that become advocates for you. Dave talks about the 7 Cs of networking: 1) Connecting (connecting with the ...<< MORE >>
Networking really works, two success stories with some irony
My wife Cerisa got great news this weekend. A good friend of ours got a job! She is a single mom and her unemployment benefits were about to run out. She had been out of work for nearly 2 1/2 years with only a couple of short "under-employment" gigs in between. We are truly happy she landed this job, this is a prayer (actually prayers) answered. It is a Director of IT position, which is the same title she had before and it sounds like it will be a great opportunity for her.
She had sent out countless resumes, been on dozens ...<< MORE >>
She had sent out countless resumes, been on dozens ...<< MORE >>
Does Anybody Really Care About Cover Letters?
Yesterday I was talking about Brad Remillard and Barry Duetsch's blog on Traditional Resumes are Worthless. Today I wanted to tie in another interesting blog from Brad and Barry about cover letters, Does Anybody Really Care About Cover Letters. In this blog they take some interesting positions on cover letters. First, they question if anyone even cares about them anymore!
As it turns out, many hiring managers like to see them (as a formality) even though they only glance at them, while most recruiters really don't care about them and don't pay much attention to them. Turns out recruiters go straight to ...<< MORE >>
As it turns out, many hiring managers like to see them (as a formality) even though they only glance at them, while most recruiters really don't care about them and don't pay much attention to them. Turns out recruiters go straight to ...<< MORE >>
Traditional Resumes are Worthless, Your Resume Won't Get You Hired!
Brad Remilard and Barry Deutsch are recruiters and principals at Impact Hiring Solutions. Both Brad and Barry have over 25 years of experience and have looked and countless resumes. If anyone knows what makes a great resume and what it takes to get your resume read, these guys do. In a recent blog they wrote about "Traditional Resumes are Worthless" and explained that your resume is NOT going to get you a job. It is a marketing document and its only purpose is to get you an interview. Here's a link to Brad's show on LA Talk Radio when he talked about Talk ...<< MORE >>
