Archive for February, 2010



Locate Jobs Network Adds Another Four Sites

Friday 26 February 2010 @ 2:40 pm

The Locate Jobs Network, which continues to expand rapidly in 2010, has launched four new niche job boards, with details of each below. As with all sites in the Network, the new boards feature cost-effective and simple job posting functionality for employers, hiring managers and recruiters, as well as regularly-updated job listings for employment candidates.

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Deadlines – Schedules with Teeth: Tips on How to Be More Effective

Friday 26 February 2010 @ 2:40 pm

A mystery writer once wrote that nothing focuses the mind like a loaded gun pointed your way.
That’s how I feel about deadlines. Not that I think deadlines are dangerous (although they can be), or that they have the fatal potential of handguns (although it can feel that way sometimes).
I need deadlines to get me to [...]




Five Ways to Communicate When Expertise Varies

Friday 26 February 2010 @ 2:40 pm

Specialization is the name of the game today. Even something like online marketing, which was once something of a specialization itself, is now broken down into, among other things, e-mail marketing, social media marketing and SEO marketing, which is in turn broken down into white hat and black hat SEO and… you get the drift.
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Types of Job Interviews

Friday 26 February 2010 @ 2:40 pm


There are various types of interviews, there are telephone interviews and also group interviews, and in the today’s internet via webcam or microphone.

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There are few examples of the interview you’ll have to face, the first thing you need to do is to prepare yourself for the interview, and prepare every question you think you can be asked in the interview.

Screening Interview

In the type of interview called One-on-One the interviewer ask the pre written questions and so as this method is used not to waste the time of manager or the hiring person’s time. In this type you know the pattern of the interview and also know that what type of questions and their answers can lead you to the next level.

So for that you must be well prepared, because the hiring person is going to assess that you fit the companies requirements or not. You can also ask some question like growth potential, vacation, benefits etc. and we expect that you already inquired about the position of the person who is taking your interview.

One On One/Two On One Interviews

This type of interview is more common because in this type there are several hiring persons like CEO’s, managers, which are there to assess you, and will try to conclude that you are according to their criteria or not, so let them easily assess you.

This is the time for you sparkle..!!

There is the thing I should make it clear, that don’t hesitate to repeat information about yourself, because it is more likely that the person first got the information from you will not forward that to the person who is now taking your interview. So make everything clear to your interviewer.

Surely you made all these things successfully, than there are much higher chances for you to get the desired job. Now its time for some practical, you’ll be asked that if you’ll face certain problem than what will be your procedure to handle it, so here you must have to stay in confidence and composed, just answers the question by using your cognition.

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Follow-Up After the Job Fair

Friday 26 February 2010 @ 1:00 pm
Alright, people we had the job fair for the Charlotte, NC at the ITT Technical School-North Campus yesterday, 23rd of February, and it went well about 400 jobseekers attended. Did you show up? Why didn’t you? Stop coming up with excuses already, we missed you! For those that attended the event, Thank you! This is exactly, what should be occuring today: Send out the thank you notes. Heard that before?
First, Congratulations for taking the time out of your busy schedule and attending our event. You have now taken the first: Before the Job Fair, second: During the Job Fair, and almost third step to a new job or career. Don’t get in your mind that you are now done because you’re not; there is still one more step, the Follow-Up.
It may seem like a follow-up after an interiew is a complete waste of time. Wrong. Experts agree that follow-up is an important part of attending a job fair. This is true, not only for job fairs, but all job aspects. This process is the easiest step of all; with-in two days make sure that you are sending out a thank you note or letter to the employer(s) that you were interviewing. In the note write something you were discussing that will remind the employer of who you are when he/she is reading the note. What is the point in this? It lets the employer know that, one, you are serious about the job, two, you paid attention, third, you are the right person for the job and last of all you appreciate them had being there at the event. Kindness goes a long way.
So get a move on it. Go! Grab the business card you got a hold of and send out the note already. Quit your stalling and excuses take a step forward…we’re helping you! Let Us Be Your Guide.-Khon Phaxai



SURVIVING THE WORKPLACE: KEEPING YOUR JOB BY LEAVING THE PERSONAL STUFF OUT

Friday 26 February 2010 @ 1:00 pm


The next three blogs are going to address how to establish as well as maintain a professional and hardworking attitude while at work. It is important for everyone in the workplace to learn to leave their personal life outside the office, even when things might be overwhelming at home. The office is no place for drama and keeping it out of the workplace is the best method to keeping your job.

Let’s face facts– We all have “those days”. Days where life seems to be crashing down around us and you wake up late, then argue with the kids or your significant other, and to top it off, the car breaks down. No matter what the added stress is, learning how to control it until the workday is finished is going to be the best thing for you and your job.

The workplace is like a jungle, it is survival of the fittest. You, as an employee, should understand that bringing unnecessary drama to the office is not only going to affect your work ethic but it might affect you on a higher level as well.

Many times, when we are stressed, we feel the need to talk about what is going on. You may find it comforting to confide in a co-worker you are close with, but keep that idea in check! Imagine that you are up for a promotion. Your only competition for this promotion is this other co-worker whom you have trusted with some intimate details. It’s possible your co-worker will spill the beans to land the job, which leaves you out in the cold.

Keeping what is personal out of the workplace is not limited to the conversations you have while on the clock. Here are some other activities that need to be left at home too:

1) No texting: It may not be distracting to others but it is affecting the way you work.

2) No personal phone calls on your cell phone or on the office phone. If it is an emergency or a phone call you must take, then step away from your desk to take the call.

3) No non-work related emails: This includes emails from friends, emails that are fun or funny, or emails that are of a personal conversation.

4) Errands! For example: paying bills, shopping for that perfect outfit, or planning that long needed vacation. Leave them for your lunch hour or for after work.

5) Internet Activity: Most offices limit the access that employees have to the internet. However, if the office doesn’t limit your access, that doesn’t give you a free pass. Focus on what you have to do at work and remember no social media sites like Facebook or Myspace, no online games, or IM Chats.

You are not paid to play. If you are spending more time doing things that entertain you or are aiding in your personal life, eventually someone will find out and that could mean your job. So, instead of jeopardizing your career, pack your survival workplace kit with tact, a positive attitude, dedication and let your work ethic stand out in the madness of the jungle.

Carly Sabato




Hire Commitment 2010 Job Fair Series

Friday 26 February 2010 @ 1:00 pm

Here is our job fair flyer for our upcoming event on March 2nd at the Downtown Portland Hilton.




Step 1 in Building a Personal Brand (Yes You Need One)

Tuesday 23 February 2010 @ 11:20 am

In today’s job market, the question isn’t whether or not it would be wise to have a personal brand – but how do you take the first step? It is becoming more and more difficult to stand out from the crowd and ‘be noticed’ for those promotions and positions that you would like to have. [...]




Road to Success

Tuesday 23 February 2010 @ 11:20 am


There are several factors that have strong impact on road to success, depending merely on the situations. However,a  few are applicable on everybody which mostly relates to ones personality. These dynamic aspects definitely help you to be on the way to success – yes success.

Tips For Career Success

Attitude

First and foremost is your attitude which is most vital to envisage things in your life and make them happen. Your attitude should be positive which definitely enables you to travel on the road to success. If you are positive, motivated, persistent and well organized nobody can impede you in the path of success. It may take a while but if you possess these tools and you are an excellent listener, it will make every resource utilized and fulfill your desires.

Sincerity

Be sincere with your actions. Avoid deceiving others, as it will ultimately effect your personality. Be yourself, and do what you feel  like doing that is rightly based on your values and beliefs. You will be surprised how people will accept you when you stop trying to be someone you aren’t.

Hard Work

Whatever you do, do with your extreme interest and perseverance. Perseverance always wins and you can’t fail if you don’t quit. Consistency towards your tasks is really important; always craft your mind in a sense that always keep you constant with your task. Be focused on what you want to achieve in life.

Humbleness

Never think that you are superior to others; lead a simple and modest life. Modesty will always leave a far better impact on others than trying to show off. Graciousness and respect go a long way in life. Be kind to others and extend courtesy towards them. Don’t interrupt people when they speak and don’t dominate the conversation.

Sympathy

Always be kind, gentle, and have sympathy for others – especially those who may be undeserving. Learn to extend a hand to help others, even though they themselves may not have helped you. Share your feelings with others and understand the emotional situations that people go through. Put yourself in their shoes.

Generosity

Be generous in life. Give of your time, money and wisdom. When you do something for someone, or they do something for you, let your thankful emotions be openly and outwardly expressed towards them.

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A Tricky Question–“Tell Me About Yourself?”

Tuesday 23 February 2010 @ 10:20 am


During an interview, just to warm you up and make you feel comfortable, the interviewer may ask a question “Tell about yourself?” This question seems like very harmless but at the same time, this is the question which can be the deciding point either you should be selected or not.interview questions

Mostly people, when they are asked this question during an interview, start sharing the personal information. And here they goes. The employer does not mean to ask about your social security number or place of birth. He might be referring to you, your family and other such related things. Now if you really select to answer the question in this pattern, you are going to lose the chance of getting that particular job, because your answer is absolutely incorrect.

Usually the sneaky kind of employers use this information against you. The best answer of this question is, that you tell the employer about your education and institute, then about your previous experiences and then about your future plans.

If any employer gives you a strange expression after getting this reply and asks you to give some personal information, you may select to answer the employer that actually they need a person in their human resource department who can guide them according to law that asking such questions may create big problems.

It is always advisable to answer such questions tactfully, so that in the end you do not feel or fear to lose the job.

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