Have you been searching for an online job with no success? Chances are you are among the thousands of individuals who incessantly look for employment only to be let down by receiving no promising leads or callbacks.
Just as there are different techniques to landing a job there are also techniques to ruin your chances. Here are some things you should avoid while looking for employment
Mailing unsolicited resumes
If an employer receives a resume in the mail that they have not been looking for most likely they will treat it as junk mail and throw it away. In addition if it really annoys them they will put it in a do not consider for future jobs folder.
Looking for openings
Do not go around looking for or trying to create openings in companies. If they are hiring they will let you know bu there is no sense in creating an opening just to make a company top heavy.
Bad networking
To get the right job you have to network with the right people. Do not try to buddy up with people that do not have a job and then ask them to refer you.
Going after too many job types
Stick with your original job type. Even if you are the jack of all trades pick what you are best at and focus on it.
Loosing motivation
One of the biggest problems is loosing motivation to search for a job. Keep your course clear and focused. Keep your eye on the goal and your feet moving.
Recruiters do not work for you
Although they can be helpful at times a recruiter does not work for you. They work for themselves and the companies looking for employees. They will try to butter you up but in the end you will not be getting very targeted job leads.
Not preparing for interviews
If you show up for an interview unprepared hoping for an easy offer, you are in for a wake-up call. You have to prepare, prepare, and prepare if you want to do well in an interview and land the job you want.
Do not bring up money
The prospective employer knows they have to pay you. What they do not know is how much they are going to have to pay you. Your job is to be valuable enough for them to want to pay you more. Do not bring up money or you will just look selfish and greedy.
Although there are many more things to avoid when searching for a job consider just doing these few things and your job experience should go much smoother.
Topic posted on: 2009-10-22 06:10:23
So you get the interview and now you are trying to decide on something appropriate to wear. You want objective advice from your family but all you get is the classic that looks fine to me response.
Here are 20 ideas of what you should stay away from when going to a job interview. Hopefully it will help narrow down your options.
1. Sunglasses on top of your head or headphones around your neck
2. Carrying a backpack or fannypack instead of a briefcase or portfolio
3. Too-short skirts
4. The wrong tie
5. Overly bright or large patterned clothing
6. Heavy makeup on women
7. Earrings on men
8. More than one set of earrings on women
9. Facial piercings, tongue jewelry or visible tattoos
10. Ill fitting clothes
11. Long fingernails, especially with bright or specialty polishes
12. Unnatural hair colors or styles
13. Short-sleeved shirts
14. Fishnets, patterned hosiery or bare legs (no matter how tan you are)
15. Men whose socks do not match their shoes
16. Rumpled or stained clothing
17. Scuffed or inappropriate footwear
18. Strong aftershaves, perfumes or colognes
19. Belts and shoes that do not match
20. Telltale signs that your wearing a new suit
Topic posted on: 2009-10-20 06:12:57
Some tricks to remembering names
Have you ever been at a luncheon for work or maybe school meeting what feels like hundreds of people and then minutes later forgetting all of their names? With that in consideration have you ever had someone remember your name that you do not remember ever meeting?
Remembering a person and their name is an important part of becoming a successful employee in your workplace, as well as a likable one. Here are a few tricks that will help you remember that one guy or gal that seems to always slip away.
Repeat the name
Simply saying the persons name as you are parting will help you associate it with them.
Ask questions about their name
As questions especially if their name is different or difficult to say. People will not be offended that you are genuinely interested in them.
Have them spell it
If the name is difficult or if you can get away with asking have the person spell his or her name for you.
Associate the name with a picture
Taking the name and associating it with a picture will help to embed it into your memory bank permanently.
Ask how they go their name
A lot of people have interesting ways that they go their name or who they got their name from. Ask about it. They will be flattered.
Tell them things you know about them
Relate good things that you have heard about this person using their name in the sentences. This will help you remember as well as build trust and friendships for you.
Be honest when you do not remember
If you still do not remember a persons name when you meet them again be honest and let them know you remember them but their name has slipped your mind.
When someone remembers your name it makes you feel good and appreciated, return the favor and try to remember other people\'s names as you are out and about.
Topic posted on: 2009-10-19 06:01:56
How to find the right job online
Job searching can be a very harrowing experience, especially if you do not know where to start. Many people jump into the job search without a plan and end up getting burned out very quickly. Here are somethings you should know before you start your job search. Write them down and then check them off while you are looking and your job searching should be much less stressful.
1. Pinpoint the job you want
Start by thinking of the job you want. Then narrow your search to this specific career. You will save a lot of time by avoiding other jobs that are not what you really want.
2. Look into the descriptions
Look into the keywords and job descriptions. See if these are attributes you have or will posses with some work. See if you qualify.
3. Rewrite your resume for each job
Each job is different therefore each resume you hand out should be a little different according to each job post. Cater your resume to fit the job.
4. Create and interest area on your resume
Create and area that has the key attributes we talked about in it. Match them with the key attributes your employer are looking for.
5. Rewrite your online profiles
Many websites like this one have areas where you can register and create an online resume or profile. Update these with the keywords mentioned above.
6. Apply for the job!
Once all of these steps have been completed apply for the jobs you find that fit. Do not settle for anything less than what you have specified. This will ensure that you do not waste any time looking for work, as well as ensure your happiness.
Topic posted on: 2009-10-15 06:24:11
Some questions your resume should answer
When preparing your resume it is always a good idea to think about what your employer is looking for. Putting yourself in their shoes and answering questions you think they may have will make your resume stand out among the rest. A few questions your resume should answer are:
Who are you?
What are your likes, dislikes, dreams, etc. Do not spend too much time on this area but make sure your employer knows a little about you.
What can you do for me?
Your employer wants you to be able to perform a specific job for them. What is it? How well can you do it?
What skills do you have?
Like the previous question your employer will want to know about your traits and skills that make you valuable to their profession.
Where have you worked before?
What other jobs have you had that will contribute to your overall success at this new job?
Does your experience help me?
Experience is good but the right experience is better. Your boss will be looking for work experience that is relevant to the position they are hiring for.
Do you have any education?
Just like experience education is important as well as imperative for certain jobs. Make sure you list all relative education.
Your resume says a lot about you. It is like a blueprint to yourself that each employer will want to review before making the decision to hire you. Make sure you take time on it and make it the best possible.
Topic posted on: 2009-10-14 06:12:52
