You're thrilled to have scheduled an interview for your dream job, but afraid that you don't know how to present yourself in the best possible light?
Then please join us for our next webinar,
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EST.
Yesenia Casallas, BLK's Professional Interview Coach, will conduct an interview "prep" session. During this live webinar, Yesenia will explain various forms of behavioral and situational questions and offer sample responses. You'll learn how to make an effective first impression, how to address various facets of your job history, and ways to "sell" yourself to the hiring manager. Bob Larson, CPC, President, Berman Larson Kane, former Chairperson, National Association of Personnel Services, and author of "Aim, Shoot, Get Hired" will moderate this webinar and both Bob and Yesenia will welcome participants' questions at its conclusion.
Title:
FREE Job Seeker Interactive Webinar: "Wow" the Hiring Manager: In-person Interview Techniques from an Expert
Date:
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Time:
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EDT
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System RequirementsPC-based attendeesRequired: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista
Macintosh®-based attendeesRequired: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer
Space is limited.Reserve your Webinar seat now at:https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/318095411
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
How to Use Social Media to Land the Job of your Dreams
Written on March 23rd, 2009 at 12:03 am by Darren Rowse
How to Use Social Media to Land the Job of your Dreams
This interview was conducted by Monica O’Brien (@monicaobrien) from Twenty Set.
As the recession looms on, more and more people are turning to social media and blogs to look for jobs. Jamie Varon (@jamievaron) has generated buzz in the Twitter community with her new website called Twitter Should Hire Me, where she blogs candidly about her attempts to get a job at Twitter. In this interview, she shares her tips on how to use social media to land the job of your dreams, even in a recession.
How to Use Social Media to Land the Job of your Dreams
This interview was conducted by Monica O’Brien (@monicaobrien) from Twenty Set.
As the recession looms on, more and more people are turning to social media and blogs to look for jobs. Jamie Varon (@jamievaron) has generated buzz in the Twitter community with her new website called Twitter Should Hire Me, where she blogs candidly about her attempts to get a job at Twitter. In this interview, she shares her tips on how to use social media to land the job of your dreams, even in a recession.
Go to ProBlogger to read more.
Monday, March 16, 2009
CareerBuilder's "FREE" Resume Review - Here's Why It's Free!
As promised,here's my review of CareerBuilder's new service cbResumeReview. They are promoting this great new service to job seekers - "Get a FREE critique of your Resume!" I submitted my resume at 11:40am and actually noted the time because I wanted to let everyone know what sort of timeframe to expect. I received and email that my review was complete at 11:42am. WOW! They can critique my 2 page resume in 2 minutes? What a joke! I received a "generic" email that had absolutely no personalization except for my name - check it out. What a disappointment and waste of my time. I don't recommend using this service. he review I discussed in my March 11th post, CareerBuilder's Free Resume Review Is Bot-Driven Junk was totally accurate - it's JUNK!!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Don’t miss part 2 of the Audio Teleconference “Fiding a Job Using LinkedIn”
Don’t miss part 2 of the Audio Teleconference “Fiding a Job Using LinkedIn”
Learn how to get a job NOW using the social network LinkedIn.com Learn how to treat your job or employment hunt like a sales process and get your dream job today. After you identify the perfect job for you don’t forget to follow up. It is not enough to send a resume or an email. Try to find a connection in the company, follow up with a phone call, be active, and make sure your resume goes to the “A” pile and not to the “B” or “C” pile or resumes.LinkedIn for Marketing
Teleseminar - Radio Show Details
TODAY, Thursday March 12 at 3 PM PST 6 PM EST
Listen on the Web:www.BlogTalkRadio.com/LinkedInForMarketing
Listen over the Phone:Phone: (646) 200-4444Show ID: 422973
If you decide to listen over the web you will be able to ask question as we have a chat tool!
If you miss the live event come back to listen the recording
You can find Part 1 of the teleseminar here http://linkedinformarketing.com/how-to-get-a-job-now/
Learn how to get a job NOW using the social network LinkedIn.com Learn how to treat your job or employment hunt like a sales process and get your dream job today. After you identify the perfect job for you don’t forget to follow up. It is not enough to send a resume or an email. Try to find a connection in the company, follow up with a phone call, be active, and make sure your resume goes to the “A” pile and not to the “B” or “C” pile or resumes.LinkedIn for Marketing
Teleseminar - Radio Show Details
TODAY, Thursday March 12 at 3 PM PST 6 PM EST
Listen on the Web:www.BlogTalkRadio.com/LinkedInForMarketing
Listen over the Phone:Phone: (646) 200-4444Show ID: 422973
If you decide to listen over the web you will be able to ask question as we have a chat tool!
If you miss the live event come back to listen the recording
You can find Part 1 of the teleseminar here http://linkedinformarketing.com/how-to-get-a-job-now/
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
CareerBuilder's Free Resume Review Is Bot-Driven Junk
Found the following review on CareerBuilder's Free Resume Review. Here's the start of the article and below is a link to the entire article. Has anyone tried this yet? If so, let us know if your experience was similar. I submitted my resume and will let you know what I find out.
Sometimes"'free" means "wow what a great bargain," and sometimes it just mean worthless. CareerBuilder offers a free resume review on their site—enter your email address, upload your resume, and "we'll email you the results of your free evaluation, including tips on writing a resume that will help you land the interview." All it really does is collect your address so it can send you unsolicited email (we got spammed 30 minutes later), and your "review" is just a boilerplate page of generic advice.
http://consumerist.com/5165931/careerbuilders-free-resume-review-is-bot+driven-junk
Sometimes"'free" means "wow what a great bargain," and sometimes it just mean worthless. CareerBuilder offers a free resume review on their site—enter your email address, upload your resume, and "we'll email you the results of your free evaluation, including tips on writing a resume that will help you land the interview." All it really does is collect your address so it can send you unsolicited email (we got spammed 30 minutes later), and your "review" is just a boilerplate page of generic advice.
http://consumerist.com/5165931/careerbuilders-free-resume-review-is-bot+driven-junk
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
FREE Interactive Webinar: NOW WHAT???? Job Search Strategies for Recent and Soon-to-be College Grads AND their Parents!!!
The following information is provided by a Guest Blogger to promote an upcoming webinar for College Grads and Parents. Hope some of you find it useful.
Finding a job as a new college graduate is stressful under the best of circumstances. For those students graduating in 2008 and 2009, the challenge can seem overwhelming. In our next webinar, on March 11, 2009, Bob Larson, CPC, President of Berman Larson Kane, former Chairperson of the National Association of Personnel Services and author of the book "Aim, Shoot, Get Hired" will offer practical advice to new grads and their parents on how to navigate this difficult employment climate. After four years of majoring in Philosophy or History, how do you know where your career interests REALLY lie? You're good at Accounting, but is it really your passion? We'll discuss how to determine your core strengths and define who you are - and who you are NOT. Once you've clarified your goals, Bob will present a sample marketing strategy to help ensure you stand out from your peers to potential employers. This webinar will be interactive, so grads, bring along your parents; parents, bring along your grads; and everyone, bring along your questions!
Due to anticipated popularity of this webinar, we are pleased to offer this FREE program twice on Wednesday, March 11, 2009.
To attend the afternoon session at 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EST, please register here:https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/983750699
To attend the evening session at 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST, please register here:https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/923454995
Guest Blogger -
Debra Quiat, CIR
AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter/Sourcer
201.556.2894 or 800.640.0126 ext. 2894
http://www.linkedin.com/in/debraquiat
Finding a job as a new college graduate is stressful under the best of circumstances. For those students graduating in 2008 and 2009, the challenge can seem overwhelming. In our next webinar, on March 11, 2009, Bob Larson, CPC, President of Berman Larson Kane, former Chairperson of the National Association of Personnel Services and author of the book "Aim, Shoot, Get Hired" will offer practical advice to new grads and their parents on how to navigate this difficult employment climate. After four years of majoring in Philosophy or History, how do you know where your career interests REALLY lie? You're good at Accounting, but is it really your passion? We'll discuss how to determine your core strengths and define who you are - and who you are NOT. Once you've clarified your goals, Bob will present a sample marketing strategy to help ensure you stand out from your peers to potential employers. This webinar will be interactive, so grads, bring along your parents; parents, bring along your grads; and everyone, bring along your questions!
Due to anticipated popularity of this webinar, we are pleased to offer this FREE program twice on Wednesday, March 11, 2009.
To attend the afternoon session at 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EST, please register here:https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/983750699
To attend the evening session at 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST, please register here:https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/923454995
Guest Blogger -
Debra Quiat, CIR
AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter/Sourcer
201.556.2894 or 800.640.0126 ext. 2894
http://www.linkedin.com/in/debraquiat
Monday, March 9, 2009
FREE! Job Search Handbook
I reently found the following handbook that I thought some might benefit frome. Here's the info they provided regarding the book and the link follows below:
The Job Search Handbook is the most comprehensive and concise guide to finding a job available today. Our unique format breaks down the job search process into nine easily understandable steps (see the Table of Contents).
Each step in our job search book includes a discussion designed to provide you with expert advice along with exercises you can do on your own to become proficient in that area. In addition, each section includes a list of relevant job search and resume building websites which you may find helpful. It answers questions such as "Why can't I find a job?", "How to find a dream job" and "What are the strategies to find the best job?".
Best of all, the Job Search Handbook is free
http://www.jobsearchhandbook.com/book/
The Job Search Handbook is the most comprehensive and concise guide to finding a job available today. Our unique format breaks down the job search process into nine easily understandable steps (see the Table of Contents).
Each step in our job search book includes a discussion designed to provide you with expert advice along with exercises you can do on your own to become proficient in that area. In addition, each section includes a list of relevant job search and resume building websites which you may find helpful. It answers questions such as "Why can't I find a job?", "How to find a dream job" and "What are the strategies to find the best job?".
Best of all, the Job Search Handbook is free
http://www.jobsearchhandbook.com/book/
Friday, March 6, 2009
FedEx is offering free resume printing on March 10th
I found this online. Check it out. Printer ink can get expensive so why not take advantage of getting 25 free copies of your resume printed. Remember you ALWAYS need to bring a nicely printed version on an interview. Many times the online version that HR Managers print look really bad so put your best foot forward and bring a nicely printed resume on every interview. And now you can get them printed FREE!
"Times are hard, and every little bit of assistance goes a long way. Feel free to share this link with anyone you know who is doing a job search. FedEx is offering free resume printing on March 10th."
http://news.van.fedex.com/freeresumeprinting
"Times are hard, and every little bit of assistance goes a long way. Feel free to share this link with anyone you know who is doing a job search. FedEx is offering free resume printing on March 10th."
http://news.van.fedex.com/freeresumeprinting
Thursday, March 5, 2009
How To Use LinkedIn to Get a New Job NOW - Free Teleconference
How To Use LinkedIn to Get a New Job NOW - Free Teleconference
Written on March 4, 2009 – 2:46 pm by Jorge Olson
This week our free teleconference will be on how to use LinkedIn to get a new or a better job or simply network to make your information available to recruiters and hiring managers.
It is not easy finding a job in a down economy. This is why you need an edge, you need visibility to the right people, as many people, in order to get the most exposure to your skills and your resume.
We will go over how to use LinkedIn for Self Promotion in the job marketplace with easy usable strategies you can apply in 15 minutes after the teleconference.
As you probably heard already the social network, or professional network LinkedIn.com has a very large concentration of hiring managers and headhunters. The problem is not all of them post jobs on this or other job posting networks. How can you contact them? How can they contact you? We’ll cover very active and passive approaches to finding a job NOW.
LinkedIn for Marketing Teleseminar - Radio Show Details
Tomorrow, March 5 at 3 PM PST 6 PM EST
Listen on the Web: www.BlogTalkRadio.com/LinkedInForMarketing
Listen over the Phone:
Phone: (646) 200-4444
Show ID: 422973
Written on March 4, 2009 – 2:46 pm by Jorge Olson
This week our free teleconference will be on how to use LinkedIn to get a new or a better job or simply network to make your information available to recruiters and hiring managers.
It is not easy finding a job in a down economy. This is why you need an edge, you need visibility to the right people, as many people, in order to get the most exposure to your skills and your resume.
We will go over how to use LinkedIn for Self Promotion in the job marketplace with easy usable strategies you can apply in 15 minutes after the teleconference.
As you probably heard already the social network, or professional network LinkedIn.com has a very large concentration of hiring managers and headhunters. The problem is not all of them post jobs on this or other job posting networks. How can you contact them? How can they contact you? We’ll cover very active and passive approaches to finding a job NOW.
LinkedIn for Marketing Teleseminar - Radio Show Details
Tomorrow, March 5 at 3 PM PST 6 PM EST
Listen on the Web: www.BlogTalkRadio.com/LinkedInForMarketing
Listen over the Phone:
Phone: (646) 200-4444
Show ID: 422973
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Free Webinar - Avoiding the 10 Biggest Job Search Mistakes
Thought some of you might be interested in an upcoming webinar for job seekers...
Friday, March 6, 12:00pm EST
http://tinyurl.com/c8mkpb
Webinar will cover:
**not sure you can make it? Go ahead and sign-up and a recording of the session will be sent to you**
Friday, March 6, 12:00pm EST
http://tinyurl.com/c8mkpb
Webinar will cover:
- Why you apply for jobs that you know are a perfect fit but you NEVER get called for an interview.
- Fixing the bad resume you don’t know you have.
- Uncovering the “hidden” job market.
- Cutting your search time in half.
- Positioning yourself for greater compensation.
**not sure you can make it? Go ahead and sign-up and a recording of the session will be sent to you**
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