Finance Jobs and Jobs in Finance- Targeted Job Search Revisited - Secrets of the Job Hunt Career Podcast

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"The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want." - Ben Stein

Whatever you do for a living (or whatever you want to do for a living) requires focus if you want to be successful. The "shotgun" approach to job search does not really work (as in applying for every job). Job search requires a focus, whether it be industry, job function or location. Method of search (job boards, networking, recruiters, etc.) not so much. You need to conduct a targeted search with a diversity of approaches if you want to increase the likelihood of success. Building your Job Search Marketing Toolkit is one of the keys to this success, but deciding what you want is a great first step.

• Robert Half Finance & Accounting – “The world’s leading recruitment specialist in accounting and finance” is the tag line for this recruiting firm. Very well known in the industry (and international in scope), their site is easy to use and very diverse. The top of the page has links for Jobs, Services, Register and more. The left hand side of the page allows a quick search while the very bottom of the page allows for country selection. Select Jobs at the top to get to their job search engine. Click Jobs at the top of the page to access their job search engine. Their "Apply" button to the left of every job opportunity makes it really easy to apply for a job. There were over 500 job opportunities when I check the site.

• Morgan Stanley – This financial services giant's careers page has links on the left hand side for Careers and company information. This is followed by a map that is interactive (where you can explore the company by location). The center of the page includes a company overview, followed by links for University, Experienced hires and Branch Opportunities. The right hand side of the page has information on Diversity and profiles on several employees. Clicking on the Experienced Level link leads to a full page where jobs must be searched by division where there were 956 career opportunities when I checked the site.

• BankingCareers.com – This is a job search site that focuses on the Banking Industry (so, Finance in the broader term). From the main page you can register or sign on (left hand side), see the latest listings, or view all jobs. Click “view all jobs” to see the full selection. From here you can narrow your search using the refine search function at the top of the page. You can also sort by relevance, position and date posted. There were over 2,600 job opportunities on this site when I checked.

• JP Morgan Chase – Another well known financial institution, their career site provides an overview of the company and then has links for Experienced Hires and University Programs. There is a link for “Jobs in Demand” as well as a “Search Jobs” tab. As with the other sites, it is worthwhile to register. There were over 4,800 job opportunities when I checked the site.

• HSBC – Adding branches even during the recession (which is a good sign), HSBC's career page starts off with a map of the world, you click where you want to work (or where you live) and then the site takes you to a more focused view for your region and country. You must search by location (not across all jobs). As an example, there were over 250 job opportunities in the US. The site includes “Tips & Guidelines” for candidate preparation as well as job search, recruiting events, career development and areas of opportunity.

• Blackrock – Blackrock’s career site provides background on their business groups as well as Blackrock’s culture. The job search section is split between entry level/less experienced hires and professional opportunities and you must pick your region to search for jobs. There were 57 job opportunities in the US when I checked the site. Once into the site, you can narrow your search by country and job type.

• SimplyHired Finance – This link uses a targeted search on SimplyHired.com to return a list of finance related jobs. This particular search returned over 109,000 job opportunities in Finance when I checked (this is not a typo). You will need to narrow your search depending upon what you want. You can use “save this search” at any point during the process. At the top of the page you can narrow the search by either entering a more specific job category &/or a locaiton. You can also use the left hand side of the page to further target your search. You can sort by date or relevance.

Good luck in your search.

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Five Easy Ways to Improve Your Job Search | Career Rocketeer - Career Search and Personal Branding Blog

Now on to this week’s advice; searching for a job is a daunting experience and at the end of the day many job seekers feel frustrated and physically and mentally drained.

This is exacerbated by the limited number of new executive and professional jobs being created, the increasing number of job seekers now willing to relocate for a new position, and the lack of understanding by many jobseekers and new graduates on how to find a new job in this day and age.

So here are some hints:

1: Get an attitude adjustment; the glass is always half full and each day you are one day closer to success. To do this set up a formal job search strategy with realistic daily and weekly goals and stick to it.

2: Find a coach or someone to discuss your problems and fears with, answer your questions, and give you equal doses or encouragement and constructive criticism on how you are conducting your job search.

3. Unless you feel your resume is perfect as is, have it reviewed and if need be edited or rewritten by a knowledgeable professional in a style and format that is easy to customize for the different jobs you apply for.

4: While unemployed become an avid reader of print and online business news and take copious notes of what and who is happening in your field and industry and who is making money and who are the people and companies on the move.

5: Then try contacting HR managers and decision makers at these companies directly or find ways to get referred from a trusted source. If this is not possible find their name and contact information by reaching out to current employees of the company with the available position using linked in, Hoovers or other networking tools that are available to you. Customize both a cover letter and your resume for this company and try and find a mutual connection to get it into their hand and if this is not possible find a creative way to do this.

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Author:

Perry Newman, CPC is a nationally recognized executive resume writer, career coach and social media strategist renowned for his ability to produce marketing documents and job search strategies that get results. You can view sample resumes at http://www.perrynewman.com/ and email him your resume at perry@perrynewman.com for FREE resume critique.

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Top 10 Reasons to Have an Online Resume | EmploymentDigest.net

1) Cost – The cost of postage keeps rising, and multiply that cost by the number of Cover Letters and Resumes you send out – it really adds up. An email with a formal introduction, and an attached word document, PDF, or link costs nothing each time you send since it’s already included in internet fees that you wouldn’t dare go without. Plus think of how many copies you’d have to make, which adds up at Kinkos or Pro-Copy.

2) Timeliness – Sending a resume through the U.S. postal service can take days to arrive. Sending an Online Resume out to a prospective employer or even twenty prospective employers – minutes.

3) More likely to Generate a Response – With a resume sent via postal mail, the recipient is going to have to call or email you if there’s interest. The recipient has every intention of calling you, but then he’s got two hours of paperwork he has to get to before he can even thinking of calling you, which will take anywhere from 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, all he has to do is hit the ‘reply’ button, acknowledge that he received your resume, and poof, the lines of communication are open, and it saved you both time and hassle!

4) More Applicable to Networking – Ever go to an event, get a business card, and never hear back from someone again? Or, did you have every intent of emailing the person but didn’t know how to follow up? Hopefully you mentioned you’re looking for work, and hopefully you’ll heed this advice – attach your resume to your email or imbed a link to it in your email signature. Putting it in your signature is a very subtle way of making your resume accessible and available. And all your contact has to do is hit the “forward” button to put you in touch with his boss or a colleague.

5) Eco-friendly – Aside from the costs financially, resumes and resume portfolios can take up a lot of paper, especially when you send them out to twenty-plus companies. While the internet does use electricity, the impact is far greater on trees – replenishing the supply of trees globally can take years.

6) Instantly Accessibility – CareerBuilder and Monster, two of the mega-giants in job posting and Online Resume Posting allow you to post your resume online so virtually anyone can see it. If a company needs to hire someone fast, they probably won’t go through the trouble of posting an ad in the local paper. They also probably won’t waste much time waiting for resumes to pile in. Be the speedy-solution they’re looking for. And who knows, even if this job doesn’t pan out, another company may just find you.

7) Friends and Family-Friendly – As mentioned in number-four, networking is so valuable when looking for a job. By giving your friends and family copies of your resume, they can help you put the word out about your skill-set to people they know. Do you think Aunt Margie or your best friend Jerry is going to carry a copy of your resume with them to Starbucks? Probably not. But Aunt Margie does have a friend in Seattle who is looking through entry level resumes and student resumes in attempts to hire an intern. And Jerry may know of an opening at the school he works for. Email your resume or send a link, and let them help you.

More Applicable to Social Networking – If you haven’t joined at least one professional social networking site such as LinkedIn, shame on you! You can meet like-minded professionals who can review your resume and you can view theirs. Perhaps you’ll get an idea of ways you can better market yourself, you may meet someone you can start a new company with, and you’ll receive notifications on industry-related workshops and socials. People will start identifying you as “Joe, the IT professional,” rather than just “Joe.”

9) Keeps Content Fresh – You just sent out your sales resume to a leading medical equipment sales company in your area. You then received notice that a two-week long medical equipment sales workshop is coming to your area, which you attended. This additional training makes you more knowledgeable and more qualified for a job with this company, but you already submitted your resume. By posting an online update, and notifying the company of the update via email, you’re keeping the lines of communication open and expressing a desire to better yourself whenever the opportunity arises.

10) Potential for Freelance Opportunities – Most companies can use a temp or freelancer from time to time, but don’t want to spend money advertising for a position that may only last two weeks to two months. If you’re unemployed or looking for extra experience, temp work is a perfect way to keep yourself in the game, hone new skills, and make contacts within a company. Posting your resume online instantly opens up this avenue, which many job candidates often don’t consider. The key with this, and all elements of job hunting, is to be one, two, and even three steps ahead of the game.

If you’re interested in posting an online resume but don’t know where to begin, it can be helpful to refer to an online resume site with Free Resume Samples and Free Resume Examples. You’ll get tutorials on how to create a resume and ideas from effective resumes that have proven to work.

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Here is a Method That Helps Job Seekers Improve Eye Contact | Seattle Interview Coach

Eye contact is an important way to convey confidence during a job interview. My favorite presentation skills coach, Cara Hale Alter, offers the following eye contact drill in her most recent newsletter:

Practice with Post-it® Notes

Part of developing effective eye contact is learning the choreography of looking around the room and holding eye contact for 3-5 seconds.To practice, try this drill. You can do this exercise standing or seated.

Put Post-it notes on the walls of your office or living room, give yourself an impromptu question and hold your eyes on each note for 3-5 seconds while answering. Try not to follow a pattern. Practice engaging the entire room. Once you've mastered this exercise, it's still helpful to use it when preparing for an upcoming high-stakes presentation.

If you do this exercise while practicing your material, you're much more likely to keep your energy focused outward when the big day arrives.

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9 Ways to Pretend Your Working - Blog - Position Ignition - taking you to the next step in your career

Just a bit of humor for your day... - Andy

For many of us - work is a must do and not really something that we find immensely satisfying to do. However, we have fixed hours of the day in which we are expected to turn up into the office and 'work'. For several people this is hard to do! It's hard to maintain focus, it's hard to keep progressing on something that isn't fun or interesting. In some cases there simply isn't enough to keep us occupied with! - So here are some 'fun' ways to pretend that you're working...(now don't quote us on these or 'take them seriously' as words of proper careers advice!).  This is just some food for thought to keep you going through your day...

1. Type loudly on your keyboard with a steady rhythm

2. Hunch over your keyboard like you're really focusing

3. Automate email sending (especially late at night)

4. Make conference calls to talking clock

5. Get in early - but to check your facebook!

6. Put on expressions of worry, anxiety and stress

7. Look up to the ceiling like you're thinking and scratch your head at regular frequencies

8. Walk around with pads of paper (like you're really busy and important!)

9. Scribble down your shopping list and other notes regularly (because you're clearly writing down important key notes from your meetings!)

Author: Nisa Chitakasem - Founder of Position Ignition - taking you to the next step in your career

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Send Articles - Guerrilla Job Hunting

Sending an article to a hiring manager with a simple note like: “I thought you might be interested in this…” is a great door opener.  The trick is to find something that is truly helpful to them in their job.  You can uncover potential needs by doing a search through Google for position papers they may have presented or to see what their competitors are announcing by way of new products—and let them know.  I know several people who have landed great jobs by doing this.

Articles are easy to find by using search engines like Google or Yahoo.

Magazines usually have electronic editions.

Photocopies I find work best because very few people bother to do this anymore. Also the photocopy will stay longer on their desk and it may even be passed on to other staff members who could be hiring too. 

Keep your contacts through this medium to a maximum of once every three weeks.

Don’t bombard people unless they ask for more.

Make sure you send a personal note even if you send an e-mail clipping.

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Personal Brands: Stop Lying | Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel

You know who you are.
You tell us you will get it done – and you don’t.
You tell us you got it done – and you didn’t.
You tell us where you will be – and you are not.
You tell us you understand the situation and are prepared – and you haven’t given it a thought.
You tell us you used airline miles, when you actually put it on the company credit card.
You say you will be back to relieve someone else on their shift, but somehow traffic delayed you – again.
First you are informally demoted when someone else has to be brought in to do the mission critical portion of your job. Then, you are angry and irritable about feeling “underutilized,” so you lose your job. You have a tower of accusations or excuses. To us, your family and friends, your defenses actually are credible the first and second time.  After all, there really are impossible jobs with terrible bosses, and good people get fired. But, the baseball rule (three strikes and you’re found out) solves the puzzle of what you say happened versus what really happened.

Three of the best liars I know are able to look me straight in the eye and lie without blinking. They’re also performance artists: they cry real easily or get angry when they’re called out. They wonder aloud why no one trusts them. How could their character be so impugned? Why do we keep reminding them of what needs to be done? Why do we keep seeking assurances that it’s been done?

When lying is part of your personal brand, part of how you cope or how you roll, you are eventually exposed and everyone around you is exhausted from working with you – or accommodating you.

The path of destruction
The path of your destruction: the missed deadlines, the thrown together projects, and the loss of our time, money and opportunity hang like a shroud around you. The anxiety about what will be done, what will not be done, what will be half done and what will be undone but lay undiscovered for months so destroys our relationship with you, that any other amazing contribution you make has no appreciable value.
Lying is so stupid and debilitating to your career, that it’s most shocking when a smart, confident and ambitious person does it. It’s stupid because you lose all credibility, trust, respect and regard from the rest of us. No matter what other qualities you have, being a liar defines you.
Whether you lie reliably (about pretty much everything) or intermittently (which really destabilizes our relationship with you), just quit it. Cold turkey. People quit smoking, drinking, overeating, biting their nails, creating clutter, and a whole host of other self-destructive habits in service of self-actualization.
Consider that lying is a career-ending pattern for you. It’s disrespectful and disruptive to society – even if that society is just your workplace.

If you know me, you know I am Dr. Seuss’ Heloise the elephant. “I meant what I said and I said what I meant. An elephant’s true 100%.”

And I recognize that no one on earth is able to perform 100% on any given day. I suffer from making the same mistakes and experiencing the accidents of life just like everyone else. So, this isn’t a diatribe about your computer really crashing, a family member really falling ill or a sudden detour sign taking you off route.
It’s about the truth and our trust.
Let sleeping dogs lie. You keep your word.
Note to other elephants: Consider sharing this post by email with the people who lie to you. Subject line: “Can you believe this?”
Author:
Nance Rosen is the author of Speak Up! & Succeed. She speaks to business audiences around the world and is a resource for press, including print, broadcast and online journalists and bloggers covering social media and careers. Read more at NanceRosenBlog. Twitter name: nancerosen.

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