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Be Memorable. Even After Rejection. by Rich Jones - May, 2013 I got an email a while ago from a candidate that didn’t get the job. It’s not uncommon to hear back from a runner-up In fact, a thorough “thank you” note after the overall process concludes is a requirement if you wanna be memorable…even if you didn’t get the job. I’ve fast-tracked people on positions before simply because I remembered them from a previous interview or conversation Why am I harping on this here? This ... |
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Five Things Good Writing Can Teach You About The Job Search by Rich Jones - May, 2013 If you’re reading this, you enjoy reading interesting or helpful content. You probably visit other sites with solid writing that meet a variety of your needs. Have you ever considered what the sites (and books) you read can teach you about the job search without talking about it directly? Here are five lessons I’ve learned from good writing…and I ain’t even know it…until now. The ability to tell stories increases your abil... |
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Four Reasons You Keep Getting Rejected For Jobs by Rich Jones - May, 2013 The job search can be frustrating. Especially when you’ve done all this work on your resume and writing what you believe to be custom cover letters. Every application seems like it goes into a black hole or you get a rejection notice for gigs you’re clearly qualified for. It’ll leave you wondering how to get a job interview. Definitely not what’s hot in the streets. Truthfully, there’s nothing you can do to guarantee an in... |
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Get a Job - Four Things to do Now by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2013 If you haven’t been successful landing a new gig, maybe it’s time to stop and take a look at your tactics. Don’t assume you haven’t found a job because the economy is poor; there are jobs out there. It is up to you to demonstrate how and why you are a good match. How to get a job Consider the following tips to help you land a new job this year: 1. Do a little soul searching. One of the most overlooked parts of a jo... |
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How to Cold Call When You're Job Hunting by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2013 Job seekers have a lot of networking resources at their disposal. Theoretically, it should be possible to either a) find connections that will introduce you to people to help with your job search or b) introduce yourself to those contacts via social media. Despite this access, sometimes a cold call is the only way to speak to important job search resources. Most people hate the thought of calling someone they don’t know, but t... |
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How to Get a Job When You're Overqualified by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2013 Shouldn’t it be easy to get a job if you are more than qualified — even overqualified — for the opportunity? If you’re an experienced engineer with a Ph.D. and you’re having trouble landing an entry-level engineering job, it can be tough on your morale. However, you should not be surprised when employers don’t jump at the chance to hire someone who isn’t a perfect fit for the job, even if that means turning away someone with t... |
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How to Use Soft Skills to Get the Job by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2013 If you are extremely qualified, have terrific application materials, a targeted resume and you’re interviewing for jobs, but always coming up with a silver medal, it’s possible that you’re bumping up against an elusive category: likability. Also known in the industry as “cultural fit,” likability is a reason many candidates don’t make the final cut—the interviewers either didn’t like them or didn’t believe they would mesh well... |
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How Twitter Can Help You Find a Job by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2013 Can you find a job using Twitter? Maybe you’ve heard that “Google is the new resume” and that your online presence is the most important thing hiring managers will consider when you apply for jobs. In reality, most companies are not abandoning the resume, and hiring is still done using traditional methods in most companies. However, social media should still be a key component of your job search. Why? What many people forg... |
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The 5 Biggest Myths About Networking by Pete Leibman - May, 2013 If you’re getting ready for graduation, or if you’ve already graduated but you’re looking for a new job, you probably know you need to spend a lot of time networking. But, do you really know what networking is and what it’s not? During my teenage years, I was painfully shy, and I thought networking was a practice used only by the elite and powerful, a group I definitely did not feel part of. What I learned was the opp... |
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If You Want a Good Job, Promote Yourself by Bob Roth - May, 2013 The best employers keep their ears to the ground and listen for rumblings about college students who are getting things done. These employers maintain contact with professors, campus leaders, newspapers and community leaders, in order to stay on top of the “goings on” of students who are making an impact on and off campus. They want to learn of these students as early as possible, so they can follow their progress. In some cas... |
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