| GetHired!™ Guide Chapter 0 - Introduction by GetHired!™ - Jul, 2010 GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR JOB SEARCH A job search is a major undertaking and something that you’ll need to be prepared to tackle. It’s a personal process, one that requires hard work, introspection, and patience. At first blush, it may seem overwhelming, but some plann... | |||
| FAQ - GetHired!™ - Resumes & Cover Letters by GetHired!™ - Jul, 2010 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - RESUMES & COVER LETTERS Q: How do you tactfully answer the questions if you were fired/let go from a job? You’ll want to put some good thought into this ahead of time. Every situation is different, but you don’t want ... | |||
| FAQ - GetHired!™ - Networking & Job Fairs by GetHired!™ - Jul, 2010 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - NETWORKING & JOB FAIRS Q: I just moved across the country and I don’t know anyone here. How can I get started networking? Networking in a new city can be intimidating, but building your network is essential. Start onl... | |||
| Facing the Fear in Your Career Search by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter - Jul, 2010 In what I envision at least a 2-part series on “Facing the Fear in Your Career Search,” my husband, Rob, starts us off with a riveting story on how our journey into a storm created one of our most memorable experiences this summer (perhaps ever). Likewise, in my nearly 13 years’ experie... | |||
| Jobseekers – Eight Tips for Getting Your E-mail Read by Julie Walraven - Jul, 2010 Nothing is more frustrating as a job seeker than sending an e-mail out and not getting a response or even knowing if it was received. You might be doing several thing to block you from even getting to the employer’s inbox and you could look more professional when your e-mail does arrive... | |||
| The New Social Business Card: Poken Review by Joshua Waldman - Jul, 2010 Imagine you are at a job fair. You have 10 copies of your resume, and 50 business cards. You are ready to network! However, about half way through the aisles you begin to run out of materials. So you’re more selective about who you give your information to. Then you begin to wonder what... | |||
| What’s the Difference Between a Resume, CV and Bio? by Thomas J. Denham - Jul, 2010 When it comes to packaging and marketing your background, you have three main choices: 1) a resume, 2) a CV (curriculum vitae) or 3) a bio (career biography). There are some significant differences. You will need to determine the reader’s preference - do they want something short, someth... | |||
| GetHired!™ Guide Chapter 4 - Using a T-chart by GetHired!™ - Jul, 2010 USING A T-CHART You’ve written a resume to function as your “general” communication piece and to post in resume databases, but to get the results you want, you’ll want to customize your resume to each particular open job. This is probably the best advice... | |||
| GetHired!™ Guide Chapter 9 - Networking & Job Fairs by GetHired!™ - Jul, 2010 NETWORKING & JOB FAIRS Depending on your personality, networking may be the easiest or most difficult part of your job search. Either way, it’s an important one. Of course, networking has taken many new forms over the past several years with the rise of online ... | |||
| Jobseeker, Are You Interconnected & Plugged In? by Julie Walraven - Jul, 2010 Today I spent the day in the hospital waiting while my husband, Bill, had outpatient surgery. Since I am not good at waiting, I packed plenty of work, books, my phone, and my laptop to keep me company while I waited. Interconnected I certainly wasn’t alone. The easily accessible wifi... | |||
| GetHired!™ Sample Thank You Note by GetHired!™ - Jul, 2010 Sample Thank You Note Following up after an interview or a networking discussion is an essential part of the job search. It's a very basic task, but very few job seekers actually take the time to do it. By sending thank you notes, you can make a posi... | |||
| Two Old Ways to Find a New Job by Kevin Donlin - Jul, 2010 You think it’s tough to find a job now? It’s been tougher. Like in the Great Depression of the 1930s, for example. Try to imagine a world without Twitter or Facebook, when the unemployment rate ranged from 14.3% to 24.9% (1931 to 1938). Would you be interested in learning two w... | |||
| Tips to Avoid the Summer Job Search Meltdown by Anne Jabusch - Jul, 2010 It's very easy to get distracted by the sun, hot weather and seemly endless summer events. Smart job seekers know that finding employment is a full-time job, and while you can give yourself a "mini-vacation" for a day or two, you need to remain dedicated. Here are a few tips to keep your s... | |||
| GetHired!™ Guide Chapter 7 - References, Salary History, & Additional Materials by GetHired!™ - Jul, 2010 SUPPLEMENTAL JOB SEARCH MATERIALS Employers may ask you for additional information during the job application process. We’ll show you examples of a reference list and a salary history. Depending on your field, you may also be asked to provide examples of your w... | |||
| GetHired!™ Sample Networking Contact by GetHired!™ - Jul, 2010 HOW-TO NETWORK GUIDE Depending on your personality, networking may be the easiest or most difficult part of your job search. Either way, it’s an important one. Of course, networking has taken many new forms over the past several years with the rise o... | |||
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