Michael Stoyanoff's Blog – January 2011 Archive (6)

Juicy Job Postings!

Answer me this folks, would you respond to the following personal ad?

“I’m a person. I am looking for a person. This person should be a person and fun. I am fun.”

If you answered yes, then I feel bad for you. There is nothing either informative or enticing about this. The only people who would respond to it are desperate or just as lame. Well,…

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Added by Michael Stoyanoff on January 31, 2011 at 9:30am — No Comments

So we’ve all heard the generational gripes when it comes to finding a job. Each side of the fence thinks that they have it so rough.

Young: “Yo, I don’t have enough experience 2 b considered for a job position, man. I’m so gonna’ be unemployed forever! Not cool! LOL”

Old: “All the experience in the world won’t change…

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Added by Michael Stoyanoff on January 28, 2011 at 9:22am — No Comments

Removing Recruiting's Wrong Reputation

Let’s face it. Buying a used car at a lot has to be one of the worst thought of experiences in anyone’s existence. The salesperson is just after that big commission and fast talks you about any car your eye lands on even if said car looks like it went down with the Titanic. Well, you might call me a liar on this, but there are some used-car…

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Added by Michael Stoyanoff on January 18, 2011 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Creating Good Candidate Karma

A business is not always the best place to be oneself. Often times one has to let go of his true personality in order to have a more professional persona. Many people feel that their work life is in a constant state of judgment and so-wait a minute…what am I doing? A blog is supposed to be an expression of a person through his/her writing! I am all for professional diction…

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Added by Michael Stoyanoff on January 17, 2011 at 10:55am — No Comments

Is Common Courtesy a Bother?

How many times have you posted a resume to a job that you thought was perfect for you? I know I have quite a few times. You get that little sense of satisfaction and walk around with a smile the entire day because you are certain that they will consider you. As the week progresses a timeline of emotions ensues:

What could have…

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Added by Michael Stoyanoff on January 17, 2011 at 10:38am — 25 Comments

Good News for Michigan Job Seekers?

Michigan has been descending the economic elevator for half a decade now. It’s been so frustrating that hope for a ground floor is starting to dwindle. What’s the upside? You get to turn on the television and hear tales of employment shortages instead of Detroit’s high crime rate? Household chores are being done more consistently? I know, I know, everyone would much rather…