Insider tips to put your resume on top
Cynthia Shapiro, Career Coach and Author, CorporateConfidential.com LOS ANGELES, CA -- We all want to make it to the top of that teetering pile of resumes atop hiring manager's desks. Competition is fierce. Here are a few secret insider tips that can help you get picked as the top candidate every time.
1) Be Bold: Think of your resume as a one-page billboard. Lots of white space, bold bullet points, and get rid of that vague objective. Quantify your accomplishments with numbers where you can.
2) Be the perfect fit: Mirror the ad's language in your cover letter and resume. Many companies use software that looks for key words to identify top candidates, usually those are the same words in the ads. Even if they do it the old fashioned way, it will make you look like a perfect match.
3) Avoid the No.1 mistake: Make sure your language exudes confidence. Too many candidates sound like they are asking or even begging for consideration. You are not asking, you are making them aware of all the wonderful things you have to offer. If you're not excited about what you have to offer, why should they be? Job Seekers: Get the job by working smarter
Staff Writer, The Career News LOS ANGELES, CA -- To land a job over the competition, you have to work smarter. The hard part is to get your resume read by the right people at the right time. Good jobs aren't on the market very long. To succeed your resume has to be available to the employer the moment they decide to fill a position.
One easy way to be found by employers who are looking to hire someone with your skills is to post your resume on all the top career sites. As soon as an employer needs someone, this is often the first place they look. It is a proven, documented method of successful job searching. While it may take a fair amount of time to find and fill out the forms of all these sites, you will definitely multiply your chances of landing a job.
If you want all the benefits without all the work, you can use a service like Resume Rabbit to do it for you. You fill out one simple form and they'll instantly post your resume on up to 75 career sites like Monster, Job.com, CareerBuilder, Net-Temps, Dice & more. Then you'll be seen by over 1.5 million employers & recruiters daily. It takes ONLY 5 minutes and saves 60 hours of research and data entry. Try Resume Rabbit today. The new face of techies
Abridged: TimesOnline.com DAGSBORO, DE -- In their heyday, techies could immerse themselves in their world of, well, technology. Nowadays, they need to be just as savvy with people, on the phone and at meetings. The jobs that are staying in North America are more sensitive and they require more interaction with people at different levels, according to experts. "We're starting to see people who are splitting their careers and studies between computer science, information systems and business management and they're becoming more well-rounded professionals," says Bob Cohen, senior vice president at the Arlington, Va.-based Information Technology Association of America.
A recent survey of chief information officers completed by Robert Half Technology in Menlo Park, Calif., found that help desk/end-user support was ranked number one for the first time in its IT Hiring Index and Skills Report. At 17 percent, the category tied with networking, a longtime top spot on the list of high-demand jobs.
The survey found that 14 percent of CIOs interviewed plan to add full-time information technology staff in the third quarter of 2005, while only 3 percent anticipate job cuts. CIO survey respondents say that the technical skills in greatest demand are those held by Microsoft Windows (NT/2000/XP) administrators. Wireless network management is also a sought-after specialty, followed by SQL Server management. IBM to help employees become teachers
Abridged: cNet News LOS ANGELES, CA -- Citing a U.S. shortage of math and science teachers, IBM has pledged financial support for employees who leave the company to pursue teaching careers. The tech giant said in September that it would reimburse participants in its new "Transition to Teaching" program up to $15,000 for tuition and stipends. Participants will also be able to remain at IBM while they conduct course work and training, the company said.
"Many of our experienced employees have math and science backgrounds and have made it clear that when they are ready to leave IBM, they aren't ready to stop contributing," Stanley Litow, vice president of IBM Corporate Community Relations, said in a statement. "Transferring their skills from IBM to the classroom is a natural for many--especially in the areas of math and science."
The program is set to begin in January in New York, North Carolina and several other locations where IBM has big staffs, the company said. Employees who wish to participate must have management approval and must have worked for the company for at least 10 years. IBM's move comes as technology executives voice concern about the U.S. losing ground to China, India and other countries in math and science education. Try a different approach in your job search
Staff Writer, The Career News VIRGINIA BEACH, VA -- Have you spent hours upon hours in your job search only to find that you get few responses back no matter how many resumes you email? These days emails are being deleted at a significant rate without ever being opened. Many hiring managers are simply overwhelmed with the amount of emailed resumes they have to go through.
Consider a different approach. Try faxing your resume directly to employers you're interested in. When you fax your resume it is delivered already opened, unlike email. The recipient can't delete your resume prior to it being seen, and if your faxed resume is addressed to the actual decision maker it almost always ends up on that person's desk.
If this sounds like a good idea to you, we recommend using JobsByFax. This company has categorized 3.9 million employers into about 73 categories. They'll quickly fax your resume directly to the exact type of employers you want in your selected geographic area. To find out how many employers matching your criteria you can fax your resume directly to, just go to JobsByFax. An example of leadership in the workplace
Erik Rosenberry, TheDestinyGroup.com SAN DIEGO, CA -- In job interviews I have often been asked what kind of manager I would want to work for. I can think of two "styles" I have seen both military and civilian leaders follow.
First the "micro-manager" who instead of telling you WHAT to do, tells you HOW to do it, usually in excruciating detail. They are always over your shoulder checking to "make sure it's getting done right." Working under this kind of leadership is frustrating at best. It gives you no chance to show your own initiative and no chance to grow. Then there are the other kind, the ones who give their workers responsibility without over managing them.
I remember a senior officer who would grab a mop and start working with the troops during weekly clean ups. I also know a Director who would jump in and help unload a truck when the warehouse was short handed. But both gave plenty of room for their "troops" to grow and take initiative. The latter type of leader sets the example and gives people the respect they deserve and the opportunity to grow. The best leaders I recall working for were those who have a great balance of getting their hands dirty without muddying the waters. Learn how you can own your own business
Staff Writer, The Career News LAS VEGAS, NV -- Have you dreamed of owning your own business but don't know where to start? Franchises are becoming more and more popular as a way for people to buy and own their own business. Here are 4 main advantages to owning a franchise.
First, you're able to operate your own business with the security of working with a large company. Second, the start-up, operations and general business plans are laid out for you with training and support from the franchisor. Third, you reduce your risk due to the success of the franchisor's reputation & experience. Fourth, it may be easier to borrow money to start a franchise than an independent business. If you've been thinking about starting your own business, we recommend a free consultation with FranChoice, the premier "matchmaker" of the franchising industry.
During your consultation, the consultants from FranChoice will help you identify franchise businesses that meet your criteria based on your goals, skills and preferences. Then they'll guide you through the franchise investigation process and answer all your questions. FranChoice is paid by the various companies offering franchises to help them find suitable matches. So it's free to you, and there's no commitment or pressure to buy. To instantly sign up for your free consultation, just go to FranChoice. Take notes during your interview
Karen E. McMahan, Certified Job & Career Transition Coach DURHAM, NC -- During your interview, take notes on key points. If you've ever interviewed with more than one person, or had multiple interviews in the same day, you'll quickly realize how valuable taking notes can be. You cannot rely solely on your memory after the stress of an interview to compose a thank-you letter that will ensure you cover the information you need to without making costly mistakes.
To write a great thank-you letter, you should ask yourself the questions: 1) What were the key points you talked about and with whom? 2) Were there any points you felt were important that you didn't have a chance to bring up, or that you felt you didn't address well?
Try to remember something special about each person with whom you talked so you can personalize the letters. Keep the letters very brief. Highlight two or three key points in which you reinforce how your skills and experience will benefit the employer. By demonstrating how you fit in with the prospective company and can help meet their goals, you will greatly increase the likelihood of being selected for the job. |
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