Resume tip: Give employers what they want
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- I've seen it yet again - a functional resume that goes to great lengths to "hide" work chronology and the current job title of the applicant. Of course, this resume isn't producing any interviews, and the job hunter is desperately seeking a critique to identify the problem!
Employers in today's market are savvy, seasoned, and perhaps even a bit weary. They've probably seen it all by now, including resumes that don't give up credible, easy-to-find information in a way that makes sense. So, give them what they crave! Your resume will make an ethical, professional case for you, but only if you "come clean." By this, I mean showing your full work history with descriptions of what you did.
Now, if you have past experience that qualifies you for a new job, but you don't want the employer to miss it, add a Career Achievements section on the first page that shows this information. However, DON'T peel your work chronology off in order to do this! Work history is an important part of your background. Even if your experience seems unrelated. You'll be able to make a connection to the skills needed for the job you are targeting right now.
Get your resume critiqued by a professional writer
LOS ANGELES, CA -- You've got terrific experience. Your work ethic is superb. You're even willing to be flexible on salary. But after sending your resume to countless, perfectly matched management opportunities, you're just not getting the interviews! Why? It may be hard to believe, but there's a good chance your resume is the culprit. With the average employer spending less than 30 seconds scanning each resume they receive, your resume needs "The Right Stuff" to grab attention and get the interview.
What is the Right Stuff? To find out, The Career News arranged for its subscribers to receive a complimentary resume critique and price quote from a certified professional resume writer, specializing in resumes for management level job candidates.
You'll not only find out what's right with your resume -- but more importantly, if it is actually preventing you from getting interviews. While the critique is valuable and doesn't cost you a penny, you'll also learn how a professional writer might successfully re-vamp your resume and refine your job search strategies -- and exactly what that would cost. This may just start making you money quicker than you think! Get your complimentary resume critique today!
Weak job market could hamper economic recovery
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The job market is thawing at a snail's pace, raising doubts about whether consumer spending will become vigorous enough to sustain an economic recovery anytime soon. An index of economic indicators and a regional manufacturing report released recently raised some optimism. But an unexpected rise in first-time claims for unemployment aid signaled that jobless Americans are still having a hard time finding work.
Many analysts expect the economy to slowly grow between 2 and 3 percent in the second half of this year. Even when the downturn ends, "it's still going to feel like a recession to the average consumer, the average business," said Ken Goldstein, economist for the Conference Board, a private business research group.
The Conference Board said its index of leading economic indicators rose for a fourth straight month in July. Still, the index, intended to forecast economic activity over the next 3-6 months, suggests the recession has bottomed and the economy will soon start growing again. Although, layoffs have slowed recently, companies did cut 247,000 jobs in July, a large amount but still the smallest number in almost a year. In addition, the unemployment rate dipped to 9.4% in July from 9.5%, its first drop in 15 months.
How the web has changed job searching
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Internet has changed a lot of things over the past decade or two--including how we search for jobs. Sure, the basics are the same: Find an opening and apply for it. But the Web has permanently altered the employment process. And with more than 1.2 million info tech jobs lost this year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a lot of people are going to be using every tool they can get to find their next job.
While networking is and has traditionally been the best way to find a new job, other effective tools are networking sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Here's how the Web is changing how we look for jobs. Social networking sites are exploding in popularity, as people look to connect with pretty much everyone they know. Facebook claims it has more than 250 million users; Twitter's traffic has grown tenfold in the past year; and LinkedIn is perhaps the most useful of the bunch for job hunting because of its employment and recommendation focused profiles.
Employment-focused Web sites and job search engine sites have been popular as well. At the same time, it's estimated that privately held craigslist will generate more than $100 million in revenue this year. Other job search sites, like Monster.com and CareerBuilder are also seeing huge increases in traffic. The Internet is definitely making a huge impact on how we search for jobs. Those who rely on only one tool will take longer to find a position.
Online job search tool makes finding a job easier!
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Are you tired of going to several job sites every day and having to search each one separately? Do you dread submitting your resume & cover letter over and over for every job you apply to? Do you find it difficult to keep track of where you sent your resume for future follow up? Now a new service called MyJobHunter.com solves all that!
First, MyJobHunter will instantly search all major job sites at once for jobs matching your requirements. Next, you'll review a list of job matches and put check marks next to the ones you like. Then, press a single button and your resume is sent to the jobs you selected. It's that simple! They'll even personalize your cover letter with each job application. Login any time to review jobs applied to and even add follow-up notes on each one.
Check out these other great features. Don't want to forget keywords that generated perfect jobs? Try the "Saved Search" feature. Want MyJobHunter to find & apply to jobs for you? Turn on "Auto-Apply" and your resume is automatically sent to new job matches every day. You'll never miss an opportunity and your resume gets there before the competition! Try it now at MyJobHunter.com.
Be clear about confidential job inquiries
MIAMI, FL -- QUESTION: I've applied for county and state jobs. There is a good chance that the hiring managers might know my supervisor or higher-ups. Is there anything to stop hiring managers from telling my supervisor I am searching? I am searching at home on my own time. Can my employer fire me if it finds out I'm searching? My employer has done this to another employee, calling it disloyalty.
ANSWER: There is nothing to stop a hiring manager from telling your employer that you are looking, which is why you need to make it perfectly clear that your job search is confidential. Request that your employer not be contacted unless and until your prospective employer is ready to make an offer. You could, in fact, be fired if your job search is discovered. You may want to consider using a resume posting service to assist you with keeping your resume confidential.
For confidential resume posting, don't include all of your contact information. Replace with "confidential resume". If you currently have a job, your current employer may see your resume online. To avoid this don't include the name of your current employer & in the body of your resume or cover letter avoid any words or descriptions that would identify you to your employer.
Protect your identity and confidentially post your resume
LOS ANGELES, CA -- You've decided to take the leap and look for a new job. But where do you start? While the job market is very competitive right now, there are still lots of jobs being offered by hiring managers who search all of the top career websites. Sure it may take some time, but posting your resume on ALL the top websites will give you better exposure than your competition.
If you want the benefit of maximum exposure, but don't want to spend 60 hours researching and filling out website forms consider letting a service like Resume Rabbit do the work for you. With this service, you fill out one easy form and in about 15 minutes you'll be posted on up to 85 top career websites like Job.com, CareerBuilder, HotJobs, Dice and more.
If confidentiality is a concern, use Resume Rabbit's confidentiality feature. Your resume can be seen, however, no one will see your name, street address or phone number. Whether you do it by hand or use a service like Resume Rabbit, creating accounts on all the best career sites will give you access to millions of jobs and exposure to 1.5 million employers and recruiters daily. Try Resume Rabbit today.
Guerrilla Marketing: The key to career success
SAN DIEGO, CA -- Here's another cold, hard fact: the most qualified person is rarely the one who gets hired. Jobs invariably go to those who present themselves as the best solution to an employer's problems. Today's job market is tilted in favor of those who market themselves as the ultimate solution to employers. Which means that becoming a Guerrilla job hunter is the only way to consistently move your career forward.
What is Guerrilla Marketing? For job hunters, Guerrilla Marketing refers to the use of unconventional tactics to get noticed and hired by employers. It relies on the creative use of your time, energy and imagination. And it requires you to thoroughly understand your target employers, their products and their competition. Here are the key principles of Guerrilla Marketing for job hunters.
Create your own job market by approaching employers on equal terms and offering specific solutions to their problems. Measure your success by how many in-person interviews you get. Track the number of new networking relationships you make. Start a fire by focusing intently on a list of 10-25 targeted employers. Use a combination of marketing methods and tools in your search. Use the latest job search tool as a means to reach employers.
Complimentary job search audio CD gets you hired!
LOS ANGELES, CA -- What does it take to find the right job today? Why do some people seem to get hired faster than others? And, what are the best ways to finally talk to a real hiring manager? Two master marketers know. And they've exposed proven Guerrilla Marketing tactics that are getting people hired -- even in today's recession.
Now, veteran headhunter David Perry and expert resume writer Kevin Donlin show you how to get a job faster, using the power of guerrilla marketing. Their proven system gives you a simple plan of attack that outflanks your competition, including little-known recruiter tricks that HR gatekeepers don't want you to know.
Their job-search methods have been featured by USA Today, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CBS Radio, Fox News, and many other news organizations. And, since 1996, over 11,000 people have used their secrets to get hired... in good economic times and bad. To get your free audio CD, available for a limited time only, follow this link.
Career Tools Highlighted in This Issue:
- Resume Critique & Price Quote Get your resume critiqued by a professional writer
- Resume Rabbit - Resume Distribution Service Get your resume on up to 85 career sites - Takes 5 Minutes.
- MyJobHunter - Job Search Engine Tool Search all job sites at once & apply to jobs with 1-click
- Job Search System-free CD Complimentary job search audio CD gets you hired!
