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Date: October 26, 2005

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In This Issue:

Thoughts of the Day

Article : The Counterintuitive Job Search by Kevin Donlin

Article : Ask Intelligent Questions When Being Interviewed By Scott Brown

Article : What to Look for in Free Resume Writing Software By Yulin Peng

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Thoughts of the Day

Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right'. Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along. -- Napoleon Hill

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Article

"The Counterintuitive Job Search" copyright © by Kevin Donlin

When you catch a cold, your first instinct is to hop in bed until you feel better. That's understandable and healthy.

How about when you find yourself out of a job?

Your first reaction to a job loss may be the same -- lie in bed until it blows over. Yet, unlike a cold, unemployment won't go away by itself.

Instead, you can get hired faster by going against your instincts, according to John Challenger, CEO of the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas (www.challengergray.com).

"When you're out of work, most people would just as soon not tell anyone. Their pride can be an obstacle. But in reality, you want everyone to know about your job search. Secrecy won't produce interviews," says Challenger.

So, your first task is to advertise the fact that you're looking for work. Pride is irrelevant. (Think about it: Will pride pay the mortgage while you wait for a job to land in your lap?)

To advertise your job search, start with your spouse. "Your husband or wife can provide job leads through their professional and social contacts. If your spouse has a job where couples are invited to social events, you should always attend. Unexpected opportunities may arise as a result," says Challenger.

So, never turn down a party invitation. "When you go where the people are, you can build relationships, touch base and let others know of your search," advises Challenger.

That means you should attend as many weddings, dinners, and other events as possible. And be smart about it. Never buttonhole anyone for 30 minutes and force them to read your resume, for example. But do try to set up appointments for later, when you can sit down and talk business.

Speaking of social gatherings, here's a creative way to take a "counterintuitive job search" to the next level: Create your own job fair. By holding a special event, such as a cookout or holiday party, and inviting people of influence (managers, CPAs, sales professionals, et al), you can cultivate job leads.

"You learn about jobs by talking to people, and in a relaxed social atmosphere, you can build valuable rapport with prospective employers," says Challenger.

Again, be smart. Don't hand out business cards as guests walk in the door. But do try to set up two or three business meetings later with those who attend your event. Think like a politician -- smile, talk to everyone and share your message.

Yet another tip: Never take a holiday from your job hunt. During the Thanksgiving-Christmas-New Year's period, for example, it can be tempting to stop looking for work. You might think that no one is hiring. And you would be wrong.

"The fact is, employers are hiring all of the time. If there's a need for workers, it doesn't matter if it is the week of Christmas. And, while some hiring managers might be on vacation, many other decision makers are at work during the holidays," says Challenger.

Job seekers who maintain or even increase their activity level during the holidays will likely be rewarded with interviews.

Final tip: When looking for work, don't contact HR. Contact your future manager.

"Human Resources people rarely make final hiring decisions, unless the job is in HR. The heads of departments are the ones who determine when new people are needed, so it is critical to get their names," says Challenger.

If you want to work in customer service, for example, find and contact the head of customer service. The best way to get that name is simply to call the company.

As always, use your head. Avoid telling the switchboard that your call is about a job, or you will be transferred to HR -- a dead end. Just say that you want to write a letter to the head of the XYZ Department and you need the correct spelling of that person's name.

Now, go out and make your own luck!

Kevin Donlin is President of Guaranteed Resumes. Since 1996, he and his team have provided resumes, cover letters and online job-search assistance to clients in all 50 states and 23 countries. Kevin has been interviewed by USA Today, CBS MarketWatch, The Wall Street Journal's National Business Employment Weekly, CBS Radio, and many others.

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Article

Ask Intelligent Questions When Being Interviewed

By Scott Brown

One of the worst mistakes currently being made by job applicants is not being prepared for an interview. It goes without saying that you will wear the appropriate clothes, try to get plenty of sleep the night before, show up on time and pay attention during your interview. However, will you answer the interviewer's questions intelligently and will you ask the right questions to spark the interest of the interviewers?

Questions to ask

When you interview for a position with almost any company, there comes a time when the interviewer asks, do you have any questions. If you sit there and look bewildered and respond with a lame 'no, I don't have any questions' you are most likely sealing your fate before you finished the first interview.

The object for every interview should be that you are extremely excited about the opportunity and excited about working for that particular company. To portray this excitement you must ask educated, probing questions that show you have done your research and really are interested in the job.

You do this by asking questions about the position. Show the interviewer that you have read the entire job description, that you have some further clarifying questions and add in some of your own skills to heighten your chances of being hired. Then ask the interviewer about the company, what it is like to work there and show that you have researched the company and have a working knowledge of the company's main line of business.

Make an impression

When interviewing for a job, you are setting the stage for the initial impression you will make with each interviewer. This first impression is most important when trying to get a job. If you do not ask any questions, interviewers are most likely going to assume that you are not interested in the position or in working for the company. If you did not take the time to read the job description or learn about the company why would they want you to work for them?

If you ask silly or unnecessary

About the author: Scott Brown is the author of the Job Search Handbook (<a href="http://www.jobsearchhandbook.com">http://www.JobSearchHandb ook.com</a>). As editor of the HireSites.com weekly newsletter on job searching, Scott has written many articles on the subject. He wrote the Job Search Handbook to provide job seekers with a complete yet easy to use guide to finding a job effectively.

Article

What to Look for in Free Resume Writing Software

By Yulin Peng

If you are feeling as though you have a serious case of resume writer's block, don't feel alone. This is the case for many people, especially those who are re-entering the workforce or who are new at job searching. Fortunately, free resume writing software can help to relieve a significant amount of your stress and make it possible for you to create an effective resume and have it in the hands of prospective employers in no time.

Free resume writing software services vary in terms of what is offered and how the information you create can be accessed. Therefore, it is extremely important that you research these factors when considering the use of any free resume writing software. For example, some free resume writing software services are very basic in nature. This type of resume writing software provides only a basic template in which you must fill in all the information and provides no help on wording, etc.

More advanced forms of free resume writing software go a step beyond and also offers suggestions and tips on wording. In addition, some types of free resume writing software may only offer one format. Depending on your personal situation, that format may not be the most suitable to highlight your unique skills and abilities and detract from anything that could hinder your chances at gaining employment. Whenever possible, look for resume software that offers you a choice in format.

About the author: Yulin Peng is a recruiting researcher and the founder of http://www.job-employment-guide.com. The informative website provides job search and employment guide to job seekers and recruiting reserch services to recruiters.

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