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Thank You! Make an impact in 5 minutes

I'm amazed I actually have to write this article.

Why do fewer than 10% of all candidates blow off the easiest way to stand out? It's so simple…the thank you note. Yet so few takeadvantage of writing a simple thank you…so it's a huge advantage to those who do.

1. Thank Yous remind the hiring manager who you are

2. Thank Yous show the hiring manager that you REALLY want the job

3. Thank Yous give you an opportunity to highlight why you canuniquely solve the hiring… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on October 6, 2008 at 8:20am — No Comments

6 Practical Tips to Attract and Retain Competent Employees

Hiring people used to be an easy task. Some managers and business owners that I have worked with thought that it is easier these days to recruit employees because of the rising unemployment rate. They further assert that we have a lot of surplus talents waiting to be tapped. Incidentally, that is partly true. However, while there is indeed a huge potential number of candidate employees, small businesses are still confronted with a shortage of qualified and competent employees.… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 25, 2008 at 4:03pm — No Comments

Recruiting/Sourcing via Twitter

What’s Twitter?

Its Micro- Blogging. The most popular is Twitter among all Micro-blogging service. It is a form of blogging that allows users to write brief text updates (usually 140 characters) and publish them, either to be viewed by anyone or by a restricted group which can be chosen by the user.

One of the biggest values of Twitter is the relationship building/ networking, and connecting. Its a very powerful marketing & community building tool.

The messages on… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 25, 2008 at 3:57pm — 1 Comment

Unfair Advantage

In today's job search, the name of the game today is to get noticed...and 97% of the resumes out there don't do a very good job at getting noticed. Guess what happens if you are one of the 97%? That's right, no interview, no callback, no chance at the job you applied for.

Online resume submission, and HR Databases have made it so easy, yet at the same time, more difficult to get interviews. Easy as a click of a mouse, yet why is it all of a sudden so difficult to stand… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 23, 2008 at 9:01am — No Comments

Graduate Recruiting Tip: Build a Top Rate Careers Site

You never have a second chance to create a good first impression.

Students are busy. They love the Internet. They will visit your website. So please, make sure you put your best foot forward and make your graduate site your most successful recruitment tool.

In many cases, the first time a potential employee is exposed to your company is through your web site. Your best candidates come though this channel, so its creation and maintenance deserve your utmost… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 23, 2008 at 8:52am — No Comments

Can a Minor Help Your Major in College?

Some colleges and universities offer and promote minors to college students as a way to round out their college education and gain more marketable job skills. College students on campuses without minors might pick up double majors or in rare cases, a triple major.

College minors offer a secondary area of study and could be a real asset to a college graduate if the minor enhances or broadens their knowledge in a complementary field. In an article for the NY Times, Joe Cuseo, author of… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 23, 2008 at 8:44am — No Comments

Is Your Career Olympic Bound? Is Your Company Olympic Bound?

It only happens once every four years, however takes a lifetime of dedication, sacrifice, and training to compete on the world stage.Everyone who watched the Olympics experienced the exhilaration of victory and the heart break of defeat. Sometimes the difference is so small (i.e. Michael Phelps winning 100 meter fly by 0.01 seconds) that you can hardly tell the difference between a Gold & Silver performance...although I am positive Dara Torres (losing 50 meter free by 0.01 seconds)… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 22, 2008 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Two Ways to Stand Out and Get Hired

You may think it difficult to grab the attention of employers at busy job

fairs or on big employment web sites like Monster.

But it can be done.

By using information and your network creatively, you can cut through the

clutter and make a connection with hiring managers.

That's what two smart job seekers did, whose stories are below. What can

you learn from each?

1) Get Hired Online by Creating Buzz

Here's a clever method that… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 22, 2008 at 8:55am — No Comments

The Duel - Facebook vs LinkedIn

Which is better for your job search, Facebook or LinkedIN?

The case for LinkedIN:

Strengths:

- LinkedIN allows you to build a massive network, and allows you to limited contact with any other user directly through its InMail feature

- You see 3 degrees of separation

- LinkedIN has a widget that allows you to superimpose your network over Monster and CareerBuilder ads – so you can reach line managers and bypass HR.

- LinkedIN has a similar widget to… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 22, 2008 at 8:46am — 1 Comment

Congratulations! You have graduated from college. Now What?

The cap and gown is slowly making it's way to the back of the closet, the out of town guests have returned home and the haze of the last semester plus the euphoria of the graduation ceremony could now be slowly wearing off. Having spent the last eight years in college career center operations, I know that many college grads, despite what you hear, have not confirmed next steps. What is a new grad to do? As you consider your options, and there are many, here are some possibilities that have… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 22, 2008 at 8:40am — No Comments

Prove, Persist, Get Hired - Part 2

I wrote [previously] about the two Ps of job hunting: proof and persistence.

To get hired for your ideal job you must do two things: prove to employers that you can do the work, and persist past the point where others give up.

Here's another success story from someone who did just that, with lessons you can apply to your job search today ...

"When I was 15, I wanted to cook at a local restaurant. It was the nicest one in town and well known for its steaks," says… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 19, 2008 at 6:21pm — No Comments

The Secret to Filling Jobs Faster

Have you ever had an open job requisition come across your desk, that you were positive you could fill quickly - only to find thirty days have passed, and there are STILL, no qualified candidates in your pipeline? As a hiring manager, or human resources professional, responsible for the recruitment function, you are painfully aware of the number of hours necessary to source for your next hire. With an ever shrinking "quality" talent pool, your job only continues to grow more demanding of your… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 19, 2008 at 6:14pm — No Comments

Prove, Persist, Get Hired - Part 2

I wrote last week about the two Ps of job hunting: proof and persistence.

To get hired for your ideal job you must do two things: prove to employers that you can do the work, and persist past the point where others give up.

Here's another success story from someone who did just that, with lessons you can apply to your job search today ...

"When I was 15, I wanted to cook at a local restaurant. It was the nicest one in town and well known for its steaks," says… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 18, 2008 at 6:22pm — No Comments

Is a Real Estate Career Right For You?

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will provide you with a flexible schedule and an opportunity to help other people accomplish their dreams? If so, real estate might be a great career choice for you. Realtors have the opportunities to help individuals and families find the homes of their dreams. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to become a successful Realtor, but the personal and professional rewards can be great.

Getting Started

Realtors… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 18, 2008 at 6:14pm — No Comments

Writing an Effective/Compelling Online Help Wanted Ad

The most common mistake that Employers make when posting a job ad online is forgetting the medium. A big advantage of online job boards is that they allow unlimited ad text in most cases. In other words, you'll pay the same $475 on Monster.com for a 200 word ad as you would for a 2000 word ad. That is not to say that you need to go hog wild on content because it's free (after all you want the job seeker to actually read what you have posted). It is to say, however, that there are some key… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 15, 2008 at 9:54am — No Comments

Layoffs at Siemens and Abbott Labs (again) ...

News from the Wall Street Journal Health Blog: Abbott Laboratories recently announced plans to close a manufacturing plant in California and cut 1000 jobs. Many major companies (Merck, Wyeth, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, and Amgen) have also announced job cuts in recent months. Siemens, in fact, announced in June plans to lay off 17,000 workers worldwide, which could be a sign of the times, according to Cliff Mintz at BioJob Blog.… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 14, 2008 at 10:14am — No Comments

Your Resume Should Read as a Perfect Match for Your Next Job

So, you are trying to write your own resume, and you are focusing on trying to highlight all of the things that you've done in the past? STOP!

Your resume isn't ABOUT your past - it's about your future! Of course, you need to rely on what you have done to convince your next employer of what you can do for him or her, but remember: Your resume needs to read as the perfect match for your next job. You don't want to look like the candidate who is qualified to do the job you already… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 14, 2008 at 10:06am — No Comments

Applying to College: No Easy Task

Examine an application – Just see what is required to click that submit button. I understand universities need the information to make distinctions and decisions. However, the complexity of the application is often difficult if not impossible for students to complete.

Realize that well meaning school counselors are often spread too thin and universities recommending the students’ independence want them to do it alone. Some colleges do suggest support and guidance but from whom and… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 6, 2008 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Sales Candidates: Don't bury the BS on your resume ...

Bachelor of Science degree (major in Chemistry, Biology, Molecular, etc.) is not necessary, but it is helpful in medical sales, clinical diagnostics sales, laboratory sales, DNA products sales, sales of medical or surgical supplies, medical device sales, pharmaceutical sales, or any healthcare sales. So don't bury it at the bottom of your resume where I have to search for it. Candidates who don't have a BS try to hide that fact in various ways, but if you have yours, display it proudly. (But… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 6, 2008 at 5:58pm — No Comments

Online Training for Skill Development

When the purpose of corporate training is to help employees reach a particular level of skill competence, online training is often a much better choice than traditional methods of training. Online training is an excellent means of providing convenient, assessment-driven training that enables workers to move at their own pace toward accomplishing stated training goals.

Employees often have very different entry-level skills. When faced with learning a new skill that needs to be applied… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 6, 2008 at 5:50pm — No Comments