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5 Success Secrets for Better Phone Interviews by Debra Wheatman - Dec, 2011 Nearly all senior- and executive-level jobs today require a phone interview as a preliminary step in the hiring process. Sometimes there may even be multiple telephone conversations before you ever setfoot in the company¡¯s office. While phone interviews can be a huge time saver for both employers and candidates alike, they also present their share of challenges. Without the benefit of visual communication, there is no way to ... |
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7 Techniques for Work/Life Balance by Thomas J. Denham - Dec, 2011 Maintaining work/life balance is the hardest thing to accomplish in adulthood. Many people today are too busy making a living that they don’t have time to make a life. Don’t expect to continue down the same path and get any significant changes in your life. Where you go with your work/life balance should be by choice not chance. Don’t focus on what you can’t do; focus on what you can do! 1. Ask Questions and Reprioritiz... |
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Best Time to Job Search by Debra Wheatman - Dec, 2011 I had a friend who was always starting a new exercise program, right after the (fill in the blank) holiday, right after the (fill in the blank) party, or when the weather gets (select: cooler, warmer). Alright, that friend could be me. The point is that if you analyze it, there is always very compelling rationale to delay what we know is best for us. The same applies to your job search. There is often a good reason to delay ... |
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Branding in a 24x7x365 Environment by Debra Wheatman - Dec, 2011 What’s your brand? We’re not talking clothes or soda. Your personal brand. If you have not defined your brand, others are doing it for you. How would your associates describe you? Those descriptions are your brand attributes. As best you can, you want to control your brand. If you see yourself as a passionate, motivating sales person and your associates describe you as soft-spoken, cautious, and conscientious. There is ... |
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Cool Tool for Job Search: BranchOut by Barbara Safani - Dec, 2011 Since its launch this year, BranchOut, a professional networking platform on Facebook, has been growing steadily. Before BranchOut, many job seekers were reluctant to use Facebook as a job search tool because of all the personal information that could be displayed. BranchOut leverages the power of the Facebook network, but the BranchOut profile only shows work history, education, and positive endorsements to business contacts.... |
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Create an Authentic and Ethical Resume to Win the Job by Barbara Safani - Dec, 2011 A resume is a marketing tool and I encourage job seekers to position their accomplishments in the best possible light. However, it is critical that all information reported on the document is accurate and something you can back up with facts if questioned. Here are some of the ways I see job candidates crossing the line of ethical resume writing practices and some suggestions for creating a more authentic presentation of your ... |
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Do the Latest Job Numbers Mean the Economy is Turning Around? by Debra Wheatman - Dec, 2011 The most recent job numbers just came out and on the surface they look great - but is the reality as good as the first glance shows? A few quick highlights and my thoughts. 1.The overall rate dropped to 8.6%, the lowest since March 2009. 2.The decrease from 9% in October is the biggest decrease since January 2011. 3.72,000 more jobs were created in September and October than previously reported. 4.The overall rate wa... |
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Get Some Interview Face Time by Starting on Facebook by Debra Wheatman - Dec, 2011 You’ve heard enough career strategists, recruiters, and even your mom warn you about how Facebook content can cost you a job opportunity. Let’s talk about how to use Facebook to find a job and support your career success. First, here’s a quick quiz. What’s the best way to find a job? Networking! According to the 10th Annual CareerXRoads Sources of Hire Report: By the Numbers, 27% of hires are sourced through referrals. T... |
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Getting Ready Now for Job Search 2012 by Debra Wheatman - Dec, 2011 It is easy to dream up excuses around holiday time and tell yourself you will start your new job search after January 1st, but the holidays are actually an excellent time to make preparations for the New Year so you can hit the ground running. During the holiday season, most people have a little more personal time at home, away from the prying eyes of their employers. In order to prepare for a thorough and comprehensive jo... |
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How can baby boomers effectively change careers? by Miriam Salpeter - Dec, 2011 Best advice for baby boomers who want to change careers? As one of Quintessential Careers Career Masterminds, I contributed responses to this and other questions they asked as part of their anniversary celebration. Here is my answer: Changing careers is more a norm today than ever before. However, higher than normal unemployment means there are many more job-seekers applying for each job, and many have exactly the type of ... |
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