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The HRM Professional As A Strategic Partner

Gone are the days when the primary role of HRM Professionals is to 'hire and fire.' Today, the corporate world and the work environments take a new shape and sound. Cultures and norms meet and mix in the shop floor, so much so that human resource, where it used to be viewed as a capital expense, is now considered as the a capital investment. Hence, HRM professionals have now a different set of roles.

The book entitled, "Personnel Management of the 21st Century" highlights some of the… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 6, 2008 at 5:43pm — No Comments

Appearance Matters in Job Interviewing

You've heard the phrase "you never get a second chance to make a first impression" many times during your life. While this concept rings true in every aspect of life, perhaps the most important time to stop and consider what this means is when preparing for a job interview.

The overall impression that you make begins, and in some cases ends, with your appearance. The moment you are introduced to a job interviewer, he or she forms an initial impression based on your appearance. When… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 6, 2008 at 5:36pm — No Comments

The 10 Rules of Video Interviewing

At last, Video is crawling its way into Recruiting. This is only good news for jobseekers, who will find they are able to interview from the comfort of their home using a webcam, and avoid travel and related expenses.

But, as with every new development, those best prepared will stand a stronger chance of success. Here are 10 recommendations jobseekers should keep in mind when completing a Video Interview:

1. Prepare in advance. Tech can do a lot of things, but it won't… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 3, 2008 at 6:13pm — No Comments

Who Are We Kidding?

Job interviews are starting to look a lot alike. The same questions are being asked over and over again and they are getting the same responses.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

There is nothing wrong with these questions, as long as candidates are willing to give honest answers and recruiters are willing to listen. Otherwise, it can become pretty hard to distinguish the right candidate from the… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 3, 2008 at 6:06pm — No Comments

Seven Tips for Jump Starting a Stalled Job Search

A growing number of jobseekers find themselves in the midst of a long-term job search. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. jobless rate soared to a four-year high of 5.7% in July 2008 and the average job search took more than four months to net results. However, some critics would put this number and the number of the unemployed much higher.

Helen Kooiman, author of Suddenly Unemployed asserts, "Such statistics are inaccurate indicators. They do not include those whose… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 3, 2008 at 6:01pm — No Comments

Keeping the Team Together and Productive in Difficult Times

Being a manager is not easy. As the economy loses steam and companies tighten their budgets, management skill is even more essential. In good times, when organizations are growing and money flows more freely, mistakes can be and often are overlooked. The pressures of that next project and the opportunities for that next sale often preclude a clear and unbiased look at the effectiveness of the team.

Conversely, recriminations can grow when budgets tighten, projects are cancelled and… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 3, 2008 at 5:51pm — No Comments

Business Plans for Interviewing

Creating a sample business plan is an outstanding way for you to distinguish yourself from the competition in the medical sales, laboratory service sales, medical device sales, pathology sales, clinical and research laboratory sales, and pharmaceutical sales job search. I have received dozens of requests for a sample business plan, and I want to refer you all to my previous series of posts on the 30-day plan, the 60-day plan, and the 90-day plan. There are samples and links to samples in… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 3, 2008 at 5:44pm — No Comments

Overcoming Common Job Application Problems

When people are looking for a job, they tend to spend a lot of time writing and revising their resumes and preparing to answer job interview questions. However, even employers who accept resumes from applicants are going to ask job candidates to fill out an application prior to making an offer. Properly completing a job application form can make the difference between getting an interview and being overlooked.

Unfortunately, many people overlook getting prepared to fill out a job… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on August 28, 2008 at 6:38pm — No Comments

Overcoming Job Application Problems

Added by Candice Arnold on August 27, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

How to Choose and Hit Job Search Targets Creatively

Be Creative In Your Job Search

Ever want to slap your forehead and say, "Why didn't I think of that?"

You might, after you discover how one New York man found the right job, largely as a result of blind luck ... or was it creative smarts?

Read on to judge for yourself and, more importantly, to find the two lessons that can get you hired, too ...

The Sandwich Wrap Resume Trick"College prepares you for the real world. That's… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on August 27, 2008 at 4:24pm — No Comments

Job Search Problems: Keys and Solutions

It's been said that, successful people aren't free from problems, successful people solve problems. To be successful in your job search, you must solve problems -- lots of them -- between now and the day you get hired. The faster and more creatively you do so, the shorter your search for work will be. Here's the story of how one woman ran into a roadblock in her job search, with suggestions that can help her -- and you -- solve problems and get hired faster.… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on August 27, 2008 at 4:14pm — No Comments

5 Tips for Interviewing and Hiring Top Medical Sales Reps!

Today’s video will show you the top 5 things to keep in mind when interviewing and hiring sales reps for medical sales, healthcare sales, DNA sales, medical supplies sales, clinical diagnostics sales, pharmaceutical sales, laboratory sales, biotech sales, pathology sales, or imaging sales: what to make sure you do, and how to avoid common hiring mistakes.

1. Use a results-based decision-making process. What does this mean? Look at your current reps (most importantly -look at the high… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on August 27, 2008 at 4:03pm — No Comments

Your Voice Mail Message: Is it a Job Search Don’t?

A great deal of job interview and career advice focuses on preparing a well-written resume, dressing for success, and the do's and don'ts of job interview questions. However, it is also very important to pay attention to other factors that might impact whether or not prospective employers are likely to view you as a good job candidate.

One of the most important, and most often overlooked, aspects of preparing for a job search is actually related to your telephone. Most home and cell… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on August 25, 2008 at 4:54pm — No Comments

Book Review: Career Distinction - Stand Out by Building Your Brand

Creating and managing your personal brand is essential for career success. Career Distinction: Stand Out By Building Your Brand, written by career coaching gurus William Arruda and Kristen Dixson, is a valuable resource for any professional who wishes to set him or herself apart from competitors. If you want to advance in your career, whether you are self-employed or work for a small or large company, the advice in this book can help you accomplish your goals.Career Distinction: Stand Out By… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on August 25, 2008 at 4:22pm — No Comments

Want to Improve Your Employment Prospects? Learn a Second Language

As technology becomes more and more advanced, it seems like the world is getting smaller and smaller. The phrase "global economy" is mentioned in the media quite a bit, and it does accurately describe the 21st Century marketplace. Conducting business across international borders is becoming commonplace in just about every industry there is.

As businesses engage in strategic planning to capitalize on the global marketplace, their plans partially revolve around hiring a workforce that… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on August 25, 2008 at 4:16pm — No Comments

Job Interview Dos and Don'ts

So you landed the job interview, congratulations! Now, you probably want to know what you should do and what you should avoid doing during your interview.

Interview Do #1: Bring Your Personality

Don't be who you think they want you to be, be who you really are. One of the most important parts of the interview is discovering whether you would be a good fit for the company. If you don't fit in with the company's culture, your experience may not be that… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on August 24, 2008 at 7:29pm — No Comments

Ways to SCAMPER for a Job

You can learn a lot from books.

The solution to almost any problem can be found in a book somewhere, and that includes problems you may be having with your job search.

In fact, there's one book I've used since 1996 to generate creative new ideas -- at will -- to produce job-hunting breakthroughs for my clients and readers.

Here's the funny part: It's not even a book.

It's a collection of 56 idea-generating cards, called, "Thinkpak: A Brainstorming… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on August 22, 2008 at 2:38pm — No Comments

Long Distance Job Search Tips

If you're looking for a job in a distant city, you face an extra challenge: How do you convince employers to interview you when there are plenty of local applicants to choose from?

Challenging, yes. Impossible, no.

You can make a long-distance job search work. All it takes is some planning and creative effort.

Here are four ways that others have found work in far-off places. What can you learn from their stories?… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on August 21, 2008 at 2:58pm — No Comments

Two Job Search Tips From a Sales Pro

Every job search is a sales campaign. You knew that, right?

Before getting hired for any job -- from accountant to zoologist -- you must first sell an employer on the idea of "buying" the services you offer as an employee. So, the more sales tricks you know, the shorter your next job search is likely to be.

With that in mind, I interviewed sales expert Jeffrey Gitomer, author of several best-sellers, including the "Little Red Book of Selling" and "Little Black Book of… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on August 21, 2008 at 2:51pm — No Comments

Padded Executive Resumes: Are Hiring Corporations Getting What They Ask For?

We look up to our bosses. They've acquired a status many strive to achieve. Keeping up with high-achievers can be daunting and make a person feel somewhat inferior. So while we cluck away at completing those degrees and paying our dues at each career rung, discovering people aren't always who they say they are is a deep form of betrayal both to colleagues and companies alike. What if some who surpass you in line for career succession get there by false representation? Would you hold your… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on August 21, 2008 at 2:40pm — No Comments