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Date:    October 4, 2006

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Thoughts of the Day

Article 1:   Using Company Web Sites in Your Job Search
         

Article 2:   5 Job Searching Secrets
         

Article 3:   What is a Career Change Resume and Who Needs One
         

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I hope all is well with you. Job interviews: Here are eight tips that you should know about. 1. Market your skills and related experience in the field that you are applying for. Be sure to do it in a way that is positive and not cocky. 2. Researching the company before your interview is a good way to know where you would fit into it. It lets the employer know that you really want to be a part of the company too. 3. Bring your list of questions with you in a folder with the company’s name on it with you so that you don’t forget them. You should also keep your extra resumes in there too. 4. You want to describe your weaknesses as strengths. For example, saying that you are overenthusiastic about performing at your best. 5. Since many interviewers ask you what your biggest fault might be, you should pick a fault that is actually a good thing. Try saying "I don’t take on projects that I can’t give 110% on." 6. Let your interviewer bring up the topic of salary first. 7. Don’t volunteer your personal opinions to your interviewer about any subjects unless you are asked. 8. Try to establish a good rapport with your interviewer. Be casual but professional, and most importantly BE YOURSELF! To Your Career Success, Bryan

EBOOKS and SERVICES

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THOUGHTS of the DAY

To succeed you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you. -- Tony Dorsett "Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hate. It is a power that breaks the chains of bitterness and the shackles of selfishness." -- William Arthur Ward "Lack of forgiveness causes almost all of our self-sabotaging behavior." -- Mark Victor Hansen

ARTICLE #1

Using Company Web Sites in Your Job Search By George H Smith Company Job Search Resources Employer Web Sites are one of the most important job search resources available to managers, professionals and executives. A 2001 study of hiring by 18 companies revealed that only 7.73 percent of 122,000 new employees got their interviews through job boards while 12 percent were hired after submitting a resume to a corporate website. Company Information Most businesses have their own sites which provide basic background information, a glimpse into the corporate culture, job opportunities, contact information and more. Most of the sites contain job pages with lists of current vacancies and extensive information about the organization. Researching the information available on a company web site is an important competitive advantage for most job seekers and is a must for mid to upper level positions. The information available is useful in developing contact lists, customizing cover letters and resumes and deciding if it is worth pursuing a career at a specific company. Companies expect applicants to do some basic research on the company and nothing is more basic that the information on the company site. The first step toward having a successful interview is to learn about the company with which you're interviewing. Anything and everything you can learn about an organization and its employees, customers, products or services and internal atmosphere and functions can help during an interview. When visiting a company site don't overlook the section on news or press releases as it is a valuable source of information on what the company considers important. Employment Information Most company web sites contain job banks with lists of current vacancies or information about employment opportunities. The easiest way for companies to advertise positions is on their own website. It costs nothing, and the company can add postings instantly in a format best suited to the company's needs and requirements. Always check the Company's web site before you respond to a job posting on a job board. Direct employer contact is usually preferable to using a commercial job bank. Many companies are finding that it is easier to keep track of applicants online, and with the large number of applicants applying for jobs, it's also easier to funnel the appropriate applicants to the right department. It also allows the company to see which applicants are really interested in pursuing a career with the company based on whom actually applies for positions at the company website. Job boards often produce many unqualified responses and company website responses may get specialized handing or preferential treatment. In addition, the company website may contain information about the job and/or information about the company you can use to customize your response. Tips for Your Job Search Most online job seekers do not use or visit company web sites. The sites are often difficult to find using traditional search engines and most job seekers concentrate their efforts on the large commercial job sites. Since these sites are under utilized, the sophisticated manager, professional or executive job seeker will take full advantage of these resources. The JobMetaSeek Company Directories are organized by Industry and Occupation. The links contain City, State or Province information. Most job seekers are familiar with the largest and best-known companies in an industry but often overlook many other potential employers in the same industry. Competition for jobs at these companies is often significantly lower and you many find excellent opportunities simply by visiting the web sites in your target industry and geographic area. Use the Company Directory to locate the companies that could be useful in your job search. Investigate the material and resources available on each site for immediate use or for future reference. Responding to jobs of interest should be a priority due to the lower competition factor and the benefits of applying directly on the company site. This article was written by George Smith of JobMetaSeek, a career and job search service for managers, professionals and executives in the United States and Canada. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=George_H_Smith

ARTICLE #2

5 Job Searching Secrets By Nell Taliercio A man once said, "Everyone hates their job. That's the way it is. That's why they call it work." Wow, what a way to go through life! That attitude may be true for some people, but it certainly doesn't have to. If you decide that you are passionate about working out of your home, then it can happen. You are only limited by your dreams. More and more people are now telecommuting. Working at home definitely falls under the category of work though. You need to work very hard to find telecommuting jobs. You also need to work very hard to stay gainfully employed. If you're determined to work at home, follow some of the suggestions below to help you along the telecommuting journey: 1. Determine if you are disciplined to work hard without a boss looking over your shoulder. If you're the type who is easily distracted, unfocused and disorganized then telecommuting may not be for you. 2. Map out a plan to make it happen. Dreams are necessary and wonderful; but they won't go anywhere without a plan. Set goals and objectives how you will meet your goals. 3. Keep away from the scams. There are many genuine jobs that allow you to telecommute. Unfortunately there are also scams out there that sound too good to be true or expect you to pay for a job. Never pay for a job. Also don't apply to any company that is using a free email address such as yahoo.com or hotmail.com. Legitimate companies will not use a free email account. 4. Optimize your time while searching for jobs. Only use narrow keyword phrases. "Work at home" will bring you far too many results to weed through. Try some of these phrases: telecommuting jobs, freelance, 1099 employee, virtual assistant, offsite and remote contractor. 5. Use job search websites. Some websites such as http://www.telecommutingmoms.com/jobleadwebsites.html provide consolidated telecommuting jobs conveniently located on one website. Most importantly, you must have the mindset that an at-home telecommuting job is no different than an outside the home job. This mindset is important because #1 it is true and #2, your attitude will determine your altitude. Follow the simple steps above and be prepared to live your dream. Sign up for our free 10 day email course for more job searching secrets: http://www.jobsearchsuccesssecrets.com & for more telecommuting information go to: http://www.telecommutingmoms.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Nell_Taliercio

ARTICLE #3

What is a Career Change Resume and Who Needs One By Tracey Drake If you’re just finishing up a new career course program or you find yourself in the middle of a corporate downsizing, or just want to try something different after several years in the same job, you’ll be putting together a career change resume designed to help you make a career change. Building a great resume is hard enough when you’re seeking a job in a field where you have a lot of experience – if you’re pursuing a new career direction; it's even more difficult to convince employers to give you a shot. One mistake job seekers make is to use their same old resumes to apply for new jobs. A career change resume should be retooled to emphasize the qualities potential employers will be seeking. So first, you’ll want to research the career field that you hope to enter, and find what qualities hiring manager seek, so that you can play up those qualities on your own resume. A search of online career-builder websites where employers post job listings is a good start. It’s also a good idea to talk to people already working in your new field of choice – if you can, use networking opportunities to pick their brains about what HR people want to see on a resume. Take a hard look on what skills you’ve learned in your current job and ask yourself why a new employer might choose you. There will probably be a lot of areas where you have no experience, but you might be surprised at the skills you have from things you do in your leisure time, volunteer activities and schooling that will translate to your new career. Get a pad of paper and jot down your related qualifications – these should be highlighted on your new career change resume. Next, figure out what sort of career change resume style is best for your new career goal. The chronological resume is often ideal for those making a career change that have skills that apply to their new career. Lead off your chronological-style career change resume with a summary of your qualifications, emphasizing your new education or the skills most strongly applicable to the field you hope to enter. When writing your work history, focus on the tasks, and accomplishments that will be most attractive to potential employers. An alternate option if you’re changing careers is to skip the resume entirely and send a cover letter instead. Stress how passionate you are about the field you hope to enter, and emphasize any special raining or experience you’ve had that could translate to your new job. Tell the hiring manager how your motivation and enthusiasm would make you an ideal candidate for their company. You’ll still need to have a standard career change resume to send them if they ask for it – but the letter will pique the interest of a potential employer, and could get you an interview. © GradResumes.com – specializes in writing graduate resumes and college admission documents. With dozens of professional resume writers and education specialists, and some of the finest editing staff in the industry, GradResumes.com has effectively helped thousands of clients launch their post-graduate careers and successfully gain admission to their schools of choice. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tracey_Drake

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