By admin, on May 23rd, 2011 Guest Author: Margaret Cook
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Margaret Cook is a Camps Director for Rasmussen College at the Tampa/Brandon, FL college campus. She has worked in the field of business operations management for over 30 years. Ms. Cook also has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Florida International University. She has managed large-scale operations centers for prestigious companies such as The Walt Disney Company, Capital One, AOL, and Progressive® Insurance.
Website: http://www.rasmussen.edu/locations/florida/tampa-brandon/
An internship is an amazing opportunity to gain on-the-job skills and experience while you’re still in college. But with the array of internship opportunities available – some paid and some unpaid – how do you choose the perfect opportunity for you? Here are the top five things you should look for in an internship.
1. Workplace Environment
Would you like to work in an environment that’s full of energy and fast paced, or would you prefer a more predictable, conservative work atmosphere? Regardless of what type of atmosphere you prefer, your workplace environment should be comfortable and conducive to learning.
You can size up the work environment of a potential internship in a variety of ways. First, check out the company’s website (if there is one). How the company presents itself on the Web could give you clues to the work environment. For example, if the tone of the website is very professional and corporate in nature, you can probably expect the same of the office atmosphere. Also, check for the company’s presence on social networking sites like LinkedIn™, Facebook®, YouTube® and Twitter®. The information presented here also may help you gain a better feel for the nature of the work environment.
The interview is another great time to gather information about the company’s workplace environment. Just as the company is evaluating your skills for a good fit, this is your opportunity to evaluate whether the company’s work environment is right for you. And don’t be afraid to ask questions about the work environment during your interview. Some employers may even be willing to let you speak with an intern or employee to gather more information.
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By admin, on May 20th, 2011 Guest Author: Ron Cottick, CPC, CHRM
Website: http://jobsearch-rsc.blogspot.com
When you are in JOB SEARCH mode you should have a plan. That plan should compliment your goal of, finding a job. Without a plan you are likely to wander aimlessly though whatever your process may be and will be less efficient, effective and your chances of success will be hindered. Have a plan, work your plan and embrace the success you will achieve from your plan. Think of these 5 P’s as very pertinent to your JOB SEARCH and remember them: Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance!
I wrote a BLOG recently; JOB SEARCH! When the shoe drops, you go into JOB SEARCH mode. In this BLOG I referenced the 5 P’s and putting together a plan. I also wrote a BLOG on; JOB SEARCH! The RECRUITER; how to chose the best RECRUITER or become your own! In this BLOG I referenced how you could work your JOB SEARCH, as a RECRUITER would recruit, in essence, becoming your own recruiter. Both of these BLOG’s can be viewed at: http://jobsearch-rsc.blogspot.com In addition to the valuable information both of these BLOG’s contain their common purpose is to provoke thought. Provoking thought for planning, taking control of your JOB SEARCH and having knowledge to run an affective JOB SEARCH serves that purpose. You really should have a plan and work it. Knowing something about the recruiting process and how to work it will enhance your results!
Here are 12 steps, with definition, to guide you through the process:
1. Recruiters define a recruiting target (candidate)
a. Recruiters do this by going over the requirements of the position, knowing what the client wants, determining the qualifications and developing a profile of the ideal candidate
b. OBJECTIVE:
i. To know what the best skills, experience and attributes the candidates will have that the client will be interested in
1. You should define a job target (company)
a. Do this by doing RESEARCH on the competitive companies of your employer, research contacts, do social networking (linkedin, Face Book, etc.) and determine companies having positions or to contact looking for a position that best suits your background and interests
b. OBJECTIVE:
i. Find companies with positions or to look at for positions with and contact them to interest them in your background
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By admin, on May 17th, 2011 Guest Author: Jessica has a true passion for the job seeker, evidenced by her desire to share everything she can with everyone she can about resume writing and interviewing.
Website: http://www.greatresumesfast.com
Is your LinkedIn profile a verbatim recreation of your resume? Or is it a unique and complementary representation of you and your job search? I know a plethora of job seekers who simply cut and paste their resumes right into their LinkedIn profiles. Let me tell you why this is NOT the best job search strategy. I’ll also tell you how to capture the hiring manager’s attention and—potentially—the interview.
1. If you’re putting your LinkedIn profile address on your resume, then you can expect employers to go there (You are putting this on your resume, right? Please tell me you’re including this on your resume!). So instead of just repeating what they’ve already just read, give them something new, inspiring, and something that makes them want to connect. Hiring managers don’t just hire skills—they hire personalities. Let them see part of yours—and make it shine.
Continue reading Stop Being Lost in the Crowd – Capture the Hiring Manager’s Attention with a Branded LinkedIn Profile »
By admin, on May 12th, 2011 Guest Author: CareerAlley
Website: http://CareerAlley.com
“The man who carries a cat by the tail learns something that can be learned in no other way.” – Mark Twain
I’m switching it around a bit and starting from the top of the list for this post. Large companies and lots of jobs, the companies range from Oil and Gas (which dominate the top of the list) to retail, Financial Services and Manufacturing. Each of the companies listed have mature career sites with many resources. If you are really interested in any of these companies, take advantage of their registration and submit your resume.
- Wal-Mart Stores – Number 1 on the Fortune 1000 list, Wal-Mart is a well known name. There are a number of options when visiting the Wal-Mart Careers page: Sam’s Club, Corporate Careers, Logistics Careers and quite a few more. Their main careers page has a large Apply label right in the middle of the page (which does not link to anything unless you select a career). If you would like to explore first, the right hand side of the page has a few options. In addition to the ones I listed, there is also College and Recent Grads, Military, Driving Careers and many more. You can also check for jobs in your area by clicking “in your local area” center page. There is a way to search across all jobs by selecting Apply and then editing the options. There were 1,535 career opportunities when I checked the site.
Continue reading Who is Hiring from the Fortune 1000 Vol 4 »
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