26June2009
Posted by Nina under: Career Change; Job Search.
Source: Vocus/PRWEB
Donna Sweidan, founder of Careerfolk, is an expert in Linkedin branding strategies, career assessment, executive-level job search, on-line identity, resumes, and professional coaching. In a new interview on the popular career podcast, Total Picture Radio, Sweidan reveals little known techniques unemployed executives are using to make Linkedin their primary marketing tool in the job hunt.
“With thousands of professional recruiters using Linkedin every day to source candidates for job openings, Linkedin has become an important resource for executives in career transition to promote their accomplishments,” according to social networking expert and career coach Donna Sweidan, founder of Stamford, CT based Careerfolk. With unemployment roles continuing to swell, Sweidan has begun offering a series of webinars to help professionals employ the rich trove of networking tools and opportunities Linkedin offers. “Linkedin continues to grow in importance, and now is an essential element in any job search campaign.”
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24June2009
Posted by Nina under: Job Interviews.
By Kate Sullivan
1) Why do you feel you are suitable for this position?
2) Tell me more about yourself?
3) What sort of job would you really like?
4) What size advertising & promotion budgets have you managed?
5) Are you ready for a job like this?
6) You have changed jobs frequently. Do you have a career aim?
7) Will you move home? Abroad?
8) What motivates you?
9) What magazines and newspapers do you read?
10) What kind of books do you enjoy?
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22June2009
Posted by Nina under: Job Search; Military Career Transition.
Source: PRWEB
The military-to-civilian recruiting firm RecruitMilitary will present a free hiring event for job seekers who have military backgrounds in Philadelphia on Thursday, July 16. This event, the RecruitMilitary Career Fair, will take place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park, home of the world champion Philadelphia Phillies. RecruitMilitary urges all job seekers who have military backgrounds to attend–veterans who already have civilian work experience, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves, and military spouses.
The event will be the 37th of more than 65 RecruitMilitary Career Fairs scheduled for 2009. An all-star team of veteran-friendly organizations will conduct one-on-one interviews with the job seekers–organizations that will include corporate employers, law-enforcement agencies and other government employers, franchisors, educational institutions, veterans service agencies, and veterans associations. Already in the line-up are Centura College, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, CSX Transportation, the Department of Veterans Affairs–Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service, DeVry University, Franchise Advisory Group, Home Helpers, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), LB & B Associates, Liberty Resources, Medco, New York Life, NewCourtland, Nixon Uniform Service & Medical Wear, Philadelphia Community College, Professional Recovery Systems, Prudential Insurance Company, Snap Fitness, Inc., the Social Security Administration, SOS International Ltd., Veterans Upward Bound, Wackenhut Corporation, and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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19June2009
Posted by Nina under: Education.
Source: PRWEB
The U.S Department of Labor didn’t do anything to calm fears of workers last month, reporting the national unemployment rate jumped to 9.4 percent, up from 8.9 percent in April. Adding insult to injury, any hope that workers had that the future was looking brighter was crushed with the prediction that the rate would most likely jump to 10 percent later this year. With experts warning jobs won’t pick up until the second half of 2010, almost a year later than previously reported, even the most confident of workers are starting to sweat.
For workers that have already been laid off, the decision to go back to school has become increasingly popular as the economic downturn increases. Laid off workers are looking to complete degree programs, learn new skills or possibly even change careers into a more stable and lucrative industry. But for those still employed and uncertain about the future, a full-time degree program or even a part-time program isn’t a possibility. These individuals are time strapped with a full time job, long hours and in some cases family commitments. Still plagued by the gloomy economy however these workers haven’t been deterred. They have found a way to make it work. Online education.
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17June2009
Posted by Nina under: Career Planning; Education.
Source: Vocus/PRWEB
AchieveYourCareer.com, a trusted source for researching online college and degree information, announced the launch of its all new Careers in Demand feature, with a focus this week on careers in the Education Field. The Careers in Demand series is a weekly series that will focus on supplying current and potential online college students with career information based on a featured online degree program. “So often, a college student enrolls in a degree program that reflects their interests and career goals, with Career in Demand, we provide important information to help students learn more about career opportunities tied to their college degree,” stated President of AchieveYourCareer.com, Michael Speicher.
Launched on June 16th, Careers in Demand will be a weekly series of articles examining a variety of career options and opportunities based on a featured degree program. Readers will be able to track and research salary opportunities, hiring trends, and career growth possibilities. “Our visitors expressed their interest in learning how an online degree can help jumpstart their career. Careers in Demand is exactly that,” Speicher added.
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15June2009
Posted by Nina under: Online Job Search.
Source: Vocus/PRWEB
Physicians who log on to www.jacksoncoker.com can view current, updated practice opportunities across the nation, and also chat in real time with recruiters who can answer questions and supply more detailed information. For busy doctors who are at least keeping their career options open, this is a tremendous time-saving benefit. In 15-20 minutes’ time, they can narrow their job search to the part of the country they would consider relocating to and the type of clinical setting that would be most appealing.
To maximize the value of this service, the firm’s IT team has created Internet functionality allowing job seekers to chat online if they also access job postings on any of 15 healthcare industry job boards that Jackson & Coker has partnered with such as www.healthcarejobboards.com and www.mdsearch.com.
“With an estimated 70% of job-hunting physicians using the Internet as an integral part of their search process, it’s no surprise that online chatting with recruiters is viewed favorably by doctors who available themselves of this communication option,” mentions Sandra Garrett, president of Jackson & Coker, a physician search firm headquartered in metro Atlanta, Ga.
“What doctors especially appreciate is convenient access to someone who can address their specific needs and interests in a highly confidential format,” Ed McEachern, Jackson & Coker’s vice president of marketing, explains.
“Another feature of our website allows job seekers to post a question or comment offline—such as during non-business hours—and then discuss their concerns in real time at a more convenient time,” he adds,
To tap the growing interest that younger physicians have in social networking, the firm is planning to enable doctors registered at Jackson & Coker’s website to link to other sites such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook to facilitate their own job search and communicate informally with other job seekers in their profession.
For more information concerning clinical practice options, physicians and CRNA’s can visit www.jacksoncoker.com. They can create their own job-seeker profile and be alerted right away when new opportunities in their specialty are posted, which typically occurs daily.
12June2009
Posted by Nina under: Job Search.
Source: PRWEB
Inquiries to RealEstateExpress’ online school increasingly relate to questions of age and eligibility requirements in regards to securing a real estate license. Their school rosters indicate young post-high schoolers are re-evaluating the traditional career path of college and seeking an alternative that is more expedient, less costly, and affords a faster way to make money.
RealEstateExpress.com also reports that brokers with whom they affiliate are seeking younger agents to connect with their younger buyer demographic. Aubrey Cohen, a reporter in Seattle, WA, notes, “Local brokers say they’re reaching out to younger recruits.” While Leslie Tyler, Zip Realty’s vice president of marketing, notes, “Younger workers like to work in a team, like to have mentorship and support and have other options for career development. The Gen X and Gen Y consumers are a hot topic in real estate right now.”
Representative of this younger agent is David Todd, an agent in Seattle, who indicates he uses different tools to communicate with the younger buyers; tools that some younger sellers like himself are aware of such as social networking, twitter, and texting. According to Todd, “Buyers in their 20s, I automatically assume that they want to text-message with me, that they want to instant message, that they want to use technology. People who are older, I give them the option.”
Says Geoff Thompson, one of RealEstateExpress’ owners, “If this trend continues, we should expect to see a much younger, much hipper, much more technologically enabled real estate agent.”
About RealEstateExpress.com
Also known as The American School of RealEstateExpress, RealEstateExpress.com is one of the oldest providers of online real estate education in the US and has been offering online real estate license courses and real estate exam prep since 1997.
For more information about RealEstateExpress, go to http://www.realestateexpress.com/
10June2009
Posted by Nina under: Occupations.
By Tag and Catherine Goulet
Most people have no difficulty noticing problems in their workplace. When faced with something that makes their jobs more difficult or costs the company money, typical workers shake their heads, grumble to co-workers, and hope that “someone” will do something to fix the problems.
If you’re the type of person who not only notices problems, but you can also come up with solutions to those problems, you may have what it takes to become a business consultant.
Business consultants are respected and relied upon in every industry in every country. As a business consultant, also known as a management consultant, you could have a high paying career where executives turn to you for direction in running their businesses.
What specific types of problems do business consultants recommend solutions for? The answer is any type of business problem. Some business consultant, somewhere, right now, is probably working on a business challenge in almost any area of business you can imagine. If it is part of running a business, sooner or later, it will need a consultant to fix it.
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8June2009
Posted by Nina under: Job Search; Online Job Search.
Source: PRWEB
FlexJobs, the leading website for legitimate telecommuting and online job listings, today cautioned jobseekers to beware of a new phishing email scam targeting jobseekers. This most recent email phishing scam involves asking jobseekers to fill out a credit report in order to gain access to the final interview stage for a job. The phishing email includes a link to a “free credit report” that the employer has arranged for the jobseeker’s convenience. Scammers are taking advantage of the high unemployment rate to contact people by email with deceptive offers for interviews and jobs.
CEO Sara Sutton Fell explains, “We have been seeing an increasing trend in which jobseekers are targeted by online scammers. This most recent job scam is designed to collect sensitive financial information from the jobseekers under the guise of a chance for employment. We are notifying the public to be cautious with any email that requests a credit report or payment in exchange for a job or a chance to interview for a job”. FlexJobs recommends looking out for:
- Unsolicited emails.
- Emails from supposed employers but using free email domains (e.g., @yahoo.com, @gmail.com, @aol.com, or @hotmail.com) instead of one related to the company domain name.
- Emails from individuals or companies the jobseeker does not recognize, especially if the emails include links to click on for more information or to proceed with the job application process.
- Requests for detailed personal information, especially social security numbers or financial account details, before a job interview has even taken place.
- Required credit checks to prove interest in a job, or to get an interview.
For additional information about precautions to take during a job search, read FlexJobs’ article on How to Avoid Work at Home Scams, which was prepared for people looking for telecommuting and online jobs, but is important for anyone using the internet to look for a job.
ABOUT FLEXJOBS
FlexJobs is the leading online service for telecommuting and freelance job listings. It gives job-seekers a way to find legitimate, hand-screened jobs quickly, easily, and safely. A member of the Better Business Bureau, FlexJobs screens out online scams in order to deliver users the best of the best telecommuting opportunities in an easy to search, ad-free website. FlexJobs is a free resource for employers to source, screen, and recruit top-notch candidates for telecommuting and online jobs. Learn more about legitimate telecommuting and online jobs at FlexJobs.com.
5June2009
Posted by Nina under: Job Search.
Source: PRWEB
In response to recent reports that job seekers are struggling to find jobs, CollegeRecruiter.com compiled lists of the five best and worst states for finding internships and entry level jobs. The data was gathered through a state-by-state search on the site; the lists will be updated every month to help students and entry level job candidates know how many opportunities are available to them and in which states.
While there were many states that showed a slight reduction in the number of listings they provided, others had as much as 41% fewer listings than this time in May. Despite that, there are still scores of internships and entry level jobs ready and waiting for the right candidate to apply. Except for Washington, D.C. and Massachusetts, larger states, which traditionally account for the largest number of entry level job and internship listings, showed a gain or loss of less than 10% of the listings they provided this time in May.
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