All Blog Posts Tagged 'how' (103)

Secret Cover Letter Tips

It’s no secret that the job application process has changed significantly in the past 10 years. Applicants used to send hard copies of their resumes and cover letters to hiring managers via email or fax, but most jobs today are posted online and applications are sent to hiring managers via email.

Applications still consist of cover letters, but the format of cover letters has changed a little bit in the online revolution. Cover letters used…

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Added by Gavin Redelman on May 16, 2010 at 6:31am — No Comments

Top 10 Resume Mistakes

Resume Killers

My philosophy is simple:…

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Added by Gavin Redelman on May 16, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Resume Tips – Something to think about

How many times have you picked up a magazine while waiting for an appointment and flipped through the hundreds of pages of articles? How long did it take you to decide whether or not to turn the page? Studies show that most people make this decision in less than 5 seconds.

This is the exact same scenario with your resume—it can be discarded within a matter of seconds. An example I always use to highlight this reality came during my experience as a recruitment…

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Added by Gavin Redelman on May 16, 2010 at 6:29am — No Comments

Is Social Media Ruining Your Job Prospects?

Don’t you just love the Web 2.0? We at SMStheJOB know all too well how easy it can be to while away a…

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Added by Stephanie Bressan on April 29, 2010 at 12:09pm — No Comments

What makes you more employable in 2010 Trait # 12 Presentation/Self Promotion

This is the last trait in our series of What Makes You More Employable in 2010. You should have read them in order, if you haven’t here are the links to the previous articles,… Continue

Added by Stephanie Bressan on April 27, 2010 at 9:42pm — No Comments

What makes you more employable in 2010 Trait # 11 Political Awareness & Diplomacy

Thank you for joining us on discovering the traits that make you more employable in 2010, this is our second last trait, before we bring you a new series of great posts and information, so stay tuned!… Continue

Added by Stephanie Bressan on April 22, 2010 at 9:27pm — No Comments

What makes you more employable in 2010 # 10 Dependability/Reliability

To make you more employable in 2010 today we are discussing trait #10 - Dependability/Reliability…

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Added by Stephanie Bressan on April 19, 2010 at 4:01am — No Comments

What makes you more employable in 2010 #9 Problem Solving

Today we are discussing trait #9 Problem Solving, to make you more employable in 2010.

Problem solving is a skill that enables you to tackle issues in a rational and systematic way. It is a strategic-thinking process that involves attention to detail, setting goals, evaluating alternatives and finding… Continue

Added by Stephanie Bressan on April 19, 2010 at 3:48am — No Comments

What makes you more employable in 2010 #8 Networking

Today we are discussing trait #8 networking, to make you more employable in 2010.

Networking is essentially getting to know other people, their abilities, and interests for the mutual benefit of each other. It brings that saying “It’s not what you know, but who you know that gets you the gig” so true. Connecting with the right people is more important today then ever before.

In this age of cut…

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Added by Stephanie Bressan on April 8, 2010 at 8:16am — No Comments

What makes you more employable in 2010? #7 Communication

To make you more employable in 2010, #7 good ‘Communication Skills’ is vital trait to master.

Effective communication is the lifeline of an organisation. Employers want to discern if you have the ability to organise your thoughts and ideas effectively to achieve business goals. Good communication not only enhances any organisations productivity, but also improves the overall working environment.

We at SMStheJob know that good communication…

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Added by Stephanie Bressan on April 5, 2010 at 10:54am — No Comments

What makes you more employable in 2010? #6

Trait #6 Negotiation…

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Added by Stephanie Bressan on March 29, 2010 at 12:11am — No Comments

What makes you more employable in 2010?

Recently Stuart Parkin wrote a great article on “What makes you more employable”^1…

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Added by Stephanie Bressan on February 16, 2010 at 2:09am — No Comments

The Job Hunt | Old School V.S. New School | Reuling and Associates Recruitment Firm | 630.446.0746

Are there really new rules to the job hunt? If you answered NO then you must not be using social media. The days are gone when simply posting your resume on Monster, e-mailing former colleagues, and surfing company websites for possible openings is enough. These days, if you are truly serious about being hired, you really need to put your iPhone and computer to work. That means getting the word out on social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, sending instant job-search updates via… Continue

Added by Leah Atkin on January 15, 2010 at 1:53pm — No Comments

The #1 Thing That Engages Employees

Can you succeed in "the great recession" without engaged employees? Maybe, but only if your competitors' employees aren't engaged either. Engaged employees' willingness to give their all is what unlocks the greatest potential for competitive advantage. It's their attitudes and actions that make the critical difference, especially to your customers. The small percentage of companies that consistently delivers an exceptional customer experience will create a wide gap with competitors-those whose… Continue

Added by Kathleen Quinn Votaw on January 6, 2010 at 9:37pm — 2 Comments

Want to write better job posts in 2010? Here's how.

I've been meaning to put together my thoughts about writing recruitment advertisements, or job posts as many call them, for some time. After all, I have written thousands of them down the years and, as many know, I have a real bugbear about bad job ads littering the web. So here goes. My gift to you all for Christmas. Why not resolve to put it into practice in the new year?

Think first

Get your understanding of the brief right (I am assuming you take a… Continue

Added by Alasdair Murray on December 19, 2009 at 9:30am — 4 Comments

How to: Google Alert's and SEO

What is a Google Alert?

A Google Alert is a free service from G-Mail, that lets you track Key words that You desire to track... in Real Time. Create Google Alert Key words that pertain to your business,or even use Your name. This is perfect for tracking your Branding efforts,or business.

When you or someone else publishes, or post on social sites using your chosen "Google Alert - keyword",… Continue

Added by Coach Tim on December 10, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Upcoming MBA Resume Book Releases in August 2009

The following graduate business schools’ resume book databases will be released in the next 30 days for you to begin searching and filtering though the world's best MBA candidates. If you haven’t already pre-ordered, you can now. Get a jump on your competition today!

Upcoming Resume Book Releases: (in order by release date)…

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Added by Ryan Pratt on July 27, 2009 at 9:36am — No Comments

Is Anyone Else Making $100 Daily From NING

I'm sure quite a few of you are taking advantage of the easy money to be made with Ning. If I didn't have so many sites to maintain I think It is very possible to make $1,000 a day on Ning. I've tried Twitter for a good while now but nothing compares to the power of Ning (especially when your business is on autopilot!). How much are you guys making with your Ning Blogs?

Added by John on June 5, 2009 at 8:47am — No Comments

Top 10 Resume Tips

After having gone through a lay off during the holidays, I started doing something I thought I would never do: I started my own business helping folks with their resumes!

Especially in this market there are so many candidates for the few available positions out there, you have to know how to stand out and land an interview. So here is a link to my article on the top 10 resumes tips so you can learn better how to write a resume:…

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Added by Steve on March 19, 2009 at 11:09pm — No Comments

Concise Guide to Diploma Mills and Accreditation Mills Published: Quickly Determine if a Degree is from a Legitimate or Illegitimate (fake) Source

About Diploma Mills and Accreditation Mills 101: A Concise Introduction to Diploma Mills and Accreditation Mills and how to Quickly Determine if a Degree is from a Legitimate or Illegitimate Source

I’m pleased to announce that Diploma Mills and Accreditation Mills 101 has finally been published and is available to all who might benefit from it. This project started a couple years ago when I became painfully aware of the problem of fake degrees issued by diploma mills. Sadly,… Continue

Added by Justin Sivey on February 18, 2009 at 4:19pm — No Comments