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Posted by Dr. Sean Harry
Let’s be clear, “being creative” does NOT “mean making stuff up.” Never EVER lie or exaggerate on your resume! Those “little lies” almost always get found out. They will completely ruin your chances of getting the job, and they could ruin your reputation as well.
That being said, it is important to be creative and “think outside of the box” when conducting a job search. Thinking out of the Box (better known as creative thinking) seeks to create something new from Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Dr. Sean Harry
Monday Staff Meeting – One More Reason To Use Twitter For Your Job Search
Did you read the article in yesterday’s New York Times about how companies are turning to Social Media tools to find good candidates? The basic gist of the article is that companies are inundated with an excessive number of applications for every job posting. In fact, companies are getting way too many resumes, which makes the recruiting process untenable.
In response, they are looking for ways to cut the numbers of applicants down to a manageable number. The way they are going about this is to give a cash incentive for current employees to recommend qualified candidates. If your friend works at one of these companies they can submit your resume, and if you get the job they will pay your friend $500 to $1000. Sort of a “finder’s fee.”
This is a GREAT deal for all involved. You get your resume Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Dr. Sean Harry
A reader recently sent us this question: “Any tips on recognizing job postings that are not real? Posting to make Co. look good seems to be popular these days…”
For those of you who are not familiar with this practice, sometimes companies post a position for which they already have a strong candidate “in the bag.” They are 90% certain of who they will hire, but they are under some obligation (internal or external) to post the opening to the wider public. It’s possible that some exemplary candidate will come along in the process and that they will choose to hire that person instead of the one they are leaning towards, but it’s not very likely.
We may think it’s not fair. It feels like a “bait and switch” or a waste of time, but who cares what we think? The job is the companies, not ours. They are free to hire anyone they see fit. People hire people they know and trust, so it only makes sense that they will go with their first choice most of the time.
The only way to determine if you are applying for one of these “phantom” job openings is Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Dr. Sean Harry
How to “stay cool” on the job search.
In the spirit of the terrific summer weather we’ve been having, I thought I’d write this post on “staying cool during the job search.” However, in this post I’m not talking about the weather. I’m talking about staying calm, cool and collected. I’m talking about outwardly appearing as if “not having a job is alright, because I’m waiting for the right fit to come along”, while inside you are thinking, “OMG! I NEED A JOB! ANY JOB, AND I NEED IT NOW!!”
When you are dating you want to play a little hard to get. If you come across as needy you probably won’t get a second date. You don’t want to scare off your prospective lover, so playing it cool is a good option.
The same is true of the job search. If you look or act desperate you won’t get many interviews. Now I’m not suggesting that you should act as if you aren’t interested. If you really want the job you need to express your desire and abilities to do the job well. If you really want the job you should ask for it – close the deal. What I’m saying is that you should “stay cool” — act more like a Consultant than a desperate job seeker.
Here are the 5 steps I recommend you do to “stay cool” in your job search. Read the rest of this entry »
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