Job Seeking? This is Your Current Job

By admin, on February 27th, 2012

Author: William Frierson is a staff writer for CollegeRecruiter.com.
Website: http://www.collegerecruiter.com/

Don’t think you have a job, think again. Even though you may not have a steady income, do not discount the work that should go into a job search. For now, your job search is your job. Remember these tips:

Be more than prepared- Keep a fresh resume and cover letter on hand just in case you encounter job opportunities you want to apply for.

Use job search engines- Go online to learn about job opportunities. In addition, create job search agents to have these opportunities emailed to you.

References- Have multiple professional and personal contacts available who can put in a good word for you. Tell them in advance about your job search.

Network, network, network- Remember, many jobs are unadvertised. By interacting with your network, you could discover open positions before other job seekers.

For more job search tips, see the source below.

While you might not be collecting a paycheck at the moment, you still do have a job: finding a job. The work you put into your job search can lead to the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

-Source-
http://thecareernews.com/newsletter.php?news=2639

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Common Cover Letter Errors: Too Generic

By admin, on February 7th, 2012

Being too generic can be the single most detrimental mistake you can make in writing your cover letter. Learn how to spot and avoid this error in this video.
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What cover letter questions have you got? Be sure to ask them in the comments below!

The Common Cover Letter Errors series exposes the most common errors found in cover letters, particularly among college students, recent graduates and young professionals.
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Tips for Branding Yourself in an Interview

By admin, on August 8th, 2011

Guest Author: Global resume authority Jessica Hernandez of http://www.greatresumesfast.com is a former HR Manager who partners with professional- and executive-level candidates to create authentic, branded resumes and cover letters.
Website: http://www.greatresumesfast.com

Your personal brand is an essential component in helping you stand out in any aspect of your job search. Defining yourself as a professional is just as crucial in your resume and cover letter as it is in your interview.

But how can you go about branding yourself in your interview? Here are some tips that, with a little practice and a lot of confidence, could help you share your personal brand in a way that will make you unforgettable to your interviewers.

Summarize Yourself in Three Words

It’s likely that you will be asked the statement, “Tell me about yourself.” during an interview. A great way to use this opportunity to brand yourself is to say you can summarize yourself in three words—then choose words that not just describe your talents and skills but actually brand you as a professional.

Share Your Personal Philosophy

Another way to brand yourself in an interview is to share your motto or personal theme for living life. It’s always great if growth and self-motivation are incorporated, but ultimately, you want this statement to be something that truly represents who you are and want to be personally and professionally.

Expand on a Testimonial or Recommendation

If someone has given an amazing testimonial that is listed on your resume or your LinkedIn page, consider sharing and then expanding upon it by explaining that your mission is to continue the same work ethic with your passion for the field you love as your guide.

Many job seekers make statements like “I am a hard worker,” or “I really want to grow in this field,” during their interview, which are fine. But to truly stand out, consider incorporating your personal brand. This could help make you the most memorable candidate in the bunch.

For additional tips and advice on resumes and cover letters, follow us on Twitter @GreatResume or visit our blog.

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Professional You – Dealing with workplace conflict, Part 2

By admin, on June 11th, 2011

Choose your professional battles wisely

In Part 1, we talked about the importance of asking questions and sticking to the facts when it comes to assessing workplace conflicts. Today, we’re wondering, how do conflicts arise?

Common sources of conflict
It can be helpful to ask yourself some simple questions to assess the source of the conflict:

  • Is someone doing something they are NOT supposed to do?
  • Is someone NOT doing something they are supposed to be doing?

These types of problems are a bit more obvious because they are slightly more “objective.” For example, if you were supposed to receive a particular set of data in order to complete a report and you didn’t get the data, it’s clear where the problem lies. In this sort of situation, being direct and factual is usually the best approach.

  • Is there a procedure, system, or approach that is not functioning optimally?
  • Is there an organizational or departmental policy with which you disagree?
  • Is there a colleague’s behavior that is disruptive?

These situations can be more challenging to address so we’ll take a closer look at each of them in future posts.

Weighing the costs
I guess another way of saying “weigh the costs” would be “choose your battles.” Perhaps in an ideal world, all conflicts and disagreements would be resolved immediately without any ill will or negative ramifications. Unfortunately, this rarely happens, and you may need to weigh which conflicts are worth addressing. For example, perhaps a client shows up five minutes late for every appointment. Depending on the situation and organizational policies, this may not warrant any action or it may require confrontation. Weigh each situation carefully.

What about you?
Is there a common source of disagreement where you work? What types of conflicts would you just walk away from and which absolutely require a confrontation?

The Professional You series offers tips and suggestions for college students transitioning to their first professional position, whether an internship or full time job.
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