The One Question Job Seekers Struggle To Answer | Tim's Strategy

It baffles me.  How such a simple question throws off so many.

And then it doesn’t baffle me.  Because I’ve been through a job search.  And I meet with job seekers every week and see the brains working as the answer is being generated.  And I know at least one reason why people struggle.

It is a question that I have never seen someone answer to my satisfaction.  Without some prodding.

Isn’t it the most basic question someone could ask a job seeker?  One that signifies an offer of help.  A window of opportunity. One which most job seekers stumble over.

The question:  What are you looking for?

3 Job Search Lessons from HGTV | Career Rocketeer - Career Search and Personal Branding Blog

At almost any hour of the day, you can flip through your cable lineup and find at least one show airing that teaches home owners how to spruce up their houses, either for their own enjoyment or to make improvements before listing them on the market. Because selling a house and looking for a job both involve marketing a product, there are some lessons to be learned from our friends on HGTV.

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What Are Resume Keywords, and Why Are They So-O-O Essential | EmploymentDigest.net

Dismay, Shock and Disappointment! You have spent weeks or even months looking for a job. Frustration is mounting, because you KNOW you are qualified for the positions you have applied for. So why hasn’t anyone called you for a job interview? Maybe it is your keywords – or the lack thereof – in your job resume.

Keywords in resumes are terms or jargon used in any specific industry to describe traits or technical experience they desire in their employees. Yes, your industry has them, too! Used effectively in your resume, particularly if you are submitting online, keywords can make a dramatic difference in the success of your job search.

When composing your resume, endeavor to use 8 to 10 keywords. Spend a little time brainstorming. Make a list of likely terms a prospective employer in your industry would be looking for, like position titles, computer software or hardware you have worked with, any special training or credentials.

Cut Your Job Search Time in Half, Interview with Sean Harry | CareerEnlightenment.net

I interviewed Sean Harry from Career Management Solutions the other day to talk to him about his brand new Careers 2.0 eLearning product.

Sean has been running workshops around Portland for job-seekers over the last 4 years. And he has helped hundreds of people find out what their strengths are, develop a strategic plan and get them the job of their dreams.

So after many months of recording, video production and review, he has made these workshops available to folks outside of Portland in a VERY affordable way. In fact, he is giving away the first 20 videos for free. Check out this interview. I’m sure you will find it interesting and fun!

Seven Things to Say After Hearing You're Fired | My Global Career

Let’s talk about getting fired. So the boss calls you in to her office. Things haven’t been going well lately at the company. Sales are down. So is new hiring. You take a seat and your boss says, “I’m sorry to have to tell you this, but we need to let you go.” What do you do? What do you say? What should you not say?

Here’s the first question: Do you want to keep this job? If you do, what’s the best way to try and paint a picture for your boss that portrays your remaining at the company in a positive light, and creates a vision of you as an employee determined to pull your weight, to excel, and be beneficial to the company? In other words, how can you–on the spot–change your boss’s mind and help her see that doing so will be to her advantage?

10 Ways to Find Work Today - Careers Articles

Finding a job can be demoralizing and frustrating. Not only are you competing with 14.6 million unemployed people across the country for jobs, there are bills to pay and you need to find some way to bring some money in.

After a while of filling out countless job applications and being unable to find the career of your dreams, it's time to get realistic and find some part-time work or temporary gigs until the economy fully rebounds. Here are 10 options that the Financial Highway recommended for finding work today so you can get some of those bills out of your in basket: