16May2008
Posted by Nina under: Occupations.
By Rebecca Coates Nee
If you’ve ever watched the news on TV and thought you’d like to be the one in front of the camera, the good news is your dream can come true. By following the proper steps, you can become a television reporter.
Here are 10 steps you can take to break into this fab job, based on the FabJob Guide to Become a Television Reporter.
14May2008
Posted by Nina under: Job Search; Online Job Search.
QuietHire.com, Inc., a Naples, Florida corporation, announces the launch of a totally new concept in the on-line employment industry for companies and candidates alike. This website provides an innovative and unique method for all employable candidates to remain completely anonymous and yet allow them to be discovered for employment opportunities without ever posting a resume or any other personally identifiable information.
12May2008
Posted by Nina under: Job Interviews; Job Search.
By David Green
Most job search experts agree that the best time to find a job is when you are already gainfully employed. But how do you keep things under wraps? The last thing you want to do is put your current job in jeopardy, so you have to be smart about your job search.
In a recent poll, it was found that 47 percent of workers are currently looking for another job or plan to look within the next 12 months. So you are definitely not alone! In fact, you may be surprised to know that some of your own co-workers may be out looking for other employment as we speak. And if they play their cards right, you will never know which ones.
A good job search involves lots of networking, so how then do you network without putting yourself out there too much?
Here’s some advice on how to keep your job search confidential from your current employer.
9May2008
Posted by Nina under: Occupations.
By Pam White
As writers, we draw on our personal experiences, darkest nightmares, most curious thoughts and deepest passions to write meaningful stories. What secret desires do I tantalize my readers with? Tiramisu, roasted red pepper and sesame sauce, creamy gorgonzola dressings and pheasant stuffed with cherries and cream cheese.
I write a weekly restaurant review column.
If your search for the perfect meal interferes with your work, it’s time to change jobs. As a restaurant reviewer you’ll be paid to search for the perfect pan-seared scallops, crackling duck confit, bread pudding.
7May2008
Posted by Nina under: Career Management.
By Cathy Goodwin
Q. “I wasn’t happy with my last performance review. Should I dispute the review? Write a letter for my file? Talk to a lawyer? Or just let it go?”
A. Most professionals feel you should offer some kind of response. But whether to respond, and the way to respond, will depend on your company’s culture, the unwritten message and your own career goals.
5May2008
Posted by Nina under: Job Search.
By Deborah Brown-Volkman
Are you doing as well at your job search as you’d like? If not, maybe the problem is the words that are coming out of your mouth.
Job searching is an intense process. From the very beginning, you have to be and show your best. Your résumé and cover letter have to be impeccably written. Your interviewing techniques have to be masterful. Your salary negotiation skills have to be at their best or you will leave money at the table. Meanwhile, throughout the process, no one tells you how you are doing. A company may bring you in for a series of interviews, tell you that you are the best candidate for the job, and then you might never hear from them again. A recruiter could tell you that a position has opened up that you would be perfect for, and then he or she might never return your phone calls. It’s a guessing game and it can play with your emotions and your view of yourself. But still, this is how many jobs are filled. This means you have to get good at being the person selected for these open slots. The better you are at saying the right things, the more likely you are to get the job you want.
2May2008
Posted by Nina under: Career Planning.
By Semih Karabay
1. You may not like most of the career tests.
To begin with, some people hate all tests. End of story. Forcing a career test on your best friend could lead to your premature demise.
Other people like tests, but hate particular kinds of questions. For example, some people dislike “forced-choice questions,” where they must pick between two choices that are equally bad, in their view.
Other people dislike “ranking yourself against others” questions, because, with their low self-esteem, they rank themselves poorly in comparison with “others” in almost everything.
30April2008
Posted by Nina under: Job Interviews.
By Carole Martin
CAN HE DO THE JOB? The first item of business for an interviewer to determine is if you have the qualifications to perform the duties of the job. That is the basic part of interviewing - to determine if the qualifications and experiences fit the requirements of the position.
DO WE LIKE HIM? WILL HE FIT IN? The next item of business is to find out if this person is a good “fit” for the job. In other words, will he fit into the team and the company culture? Although this is the more subjective part of the interview, it can make or break your chances of getting the job.
The way you answer a question could be sending the wrong message. Are you describing yourself in the best light?
28April2008
Posted by Nina under: Occupations.
By Michelle Simmons
If you’re considering teaching English as a foreign language, congratulations. You’ve chosen a career that many people don’t attempt. Although it’s one of the most rewarding jobs imaginable, the truth is that it can be a massive commitment. Of course, if you have a passion for it, then the work involved will be a true pleasure.
There are two basic ways to teach English as a foreign language. One way is to do so in your home country. All over America and other English-speaking countries, there are English classes offered by the government and by various learning institutions. These classes are designed to help non-native English speakers learn English in a fast-paced, student-centered environment. Programs like this are great for EFL teachers who can’t make the commitment to travel abroad.
25April2008
Posted by Nina under: Career Planning; Job Search.
Source: PRWEB
Have you ever wanted to fight a fire, though you weren’t so sure how you’d do with the 70 pounds of protective gear, oxygen mask and fire axe? Is your dream to help cure disease, but perhaps you’re not so comfortable with beakers and lab coats? Via a new innovate program from interactive ad firm TheSLAgency, Second Life users can now practice a handful of public service jobs - including role-playing as a firefighter, civil engineer, medical technician, and more - all virtually, before donning the heavy suit or hard hat.
The articles in the KeyToSuccessResumes Blog have been selected by Nina Ebert, a 23-time nationally published author and workshop presenter with proven expertise in writing powerful resumes and cover letters and providing cutting-edge career-coaching services.
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