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The Key to Video Resumes

2011-01-21T14:15:00.002-05:00

Video resumes are the new, hot trend in 2011. But how do you successfully create one to successfully market yourself to potential employers?The sole purpose is NOT to simply read your resume on camera. This is your chance to give employers more insight into you - your personality, experience, achievements, goals, etc. - than initially shown on a piece of paper. Business etiquette is necessary!

2011 Job Trends You Need to Know

2011-01-07T10:21:00.003-05:00

Happy 2011 job seekers! Every new year not only means new beginnings, but new trends in fashion, dining, entertainment, and in the JOB WORLD!In 2010, companies were heavily concerned with speeding up the application and hiring process as a result of the recession. With the recession over and the economy and unemployment slowly bouncing back, 2011 brings even more change.Companies, in 2011, have

Get Hired Faster!

2010-12-10T10:50:00.003-05:00

Everyone knows the traditional way of applying for a job - sending a cover letter with a resume, and wait for a response. To the thousands unemployed: How is that working for you? It's a time consuming and tedious process with little results. The average job search takes 33 weeks until a job is secured. Want to speed up that process?There have been numerous articles about extreme and guerrilla

Don't Let the Holidays Stop Your Job Hunt

2010-12-03T10:16:00.004-05:00

In the past months, the job market has continuously fluctuated. Companies say they are adding more jobs, but the jobless rate is still almost stagnant. With the holidays approaching and little to no hope insight, those unemployed are tempted to abandon their search until after the beginning of the year. Unemployed think they don't have the time to continue their hunt. The overwhelming feeling

New job-hunting trend?

2010-11-12T10:20:00.003-05:00

Are you unemployed and eager to get back to the working world? Have you been sending out your resume with no responses? Not know what to do next? Well... It's time to get proactive!With numerous unemployed giving up on their job search, others believe that extreme times call for extreme measures.CNN.com recently released - Extreme job-hunting tactics: What you need to know. An unemployed IT

US Jobless Claim Drops - Sign of Recovery?

2010-09-30T11:09:00.004-04:00

News outlets are buzzing regarding the recent jobless claim drop. With projected numbers higher than actuality, modest progress is still progress!While the week ending September 17 jobless claim was 469,000, projections for last week were lower. Bloomberg, according to consensus, reported anticipated initial jobless claims would total 459,000. However, the U.S. Labor Department was pleasantly

Unemploment Extended: Benefit or Burden?

2010-09-09T10:15:00.006-04:00

Unemployment has helped millions survive without jobs. Some see it as a saving force for those between jobs, but with the job market like it is, changes need to me made.For a little unemployment background, it began in the 1930's with Wisconsin first creating unemployment insurance. Today, all 50 states have a type of benefit system along with the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.Until now,

Hiring Trends Come True

2010-08-17T10:47:00.003-04:00

The workplace has been through some major changes over the last 3 years. Hiring trends have been dramatically changing not only on how companies are hiring and how people are finding jobs, but on the type of employment as well.In April, CareerBuilder predicted some new hiring trends for the second quarter of 2010, with many, if not all, becoming reality.Contract workers. Companies have not

Congrats On That Big Promotion! What Now?

2010-08-06T12:08:00.002-04:00

Working your way up in a company is hard work (no matter what position)! What some don't realize is that the hard work doesn't stop there. Not only do you need to transition into your new position, you need to remember to keep trying and learning. "How to Transition into Management" gives tips to those promoted to management, but the transition into management isn't so different from other

Social Media: Workplace or Personal Space?

2010-06-29T12:06:00.007-04:00

There are over 400 million people on Facebook, spending over 500 billion hours per month on the social media site alone. Add in those on Twitter,and LinkedIn, blogs, and other sites, the number of people connected to social media sites are in the billions. Employers are beginning to become concerned.More and more employees are being fired as a result of their use of social media sites.

Is One Resume Enough?

2010-06-24T11:25:00.005-04:00

Job seekers are are applying for more and more jobs than before, and they're not all the same. Because of the uncertain job market, they are applying for a mix of full-time and part-time positions. Different resumes, or target resumes, are necessary for the different jobs you apply.Using a professional resume, for example, with past internships and/or professional work experience when

Health Savings Account (HSA) v. Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

2010-06-15T11:27:00.005-04:00

Are these alien terms to you? Well, you're not alone. Many employees don't realize these accounts are available. These accounts are here to help employees gain and manage more affordable health care. Here are the differences between HSAs and FSAs.For employees enrolled in health care plans with lower payments with higher deductibles, HSA is a tax-advantage medical savings program. Funds that

How Teens Generate Job Leads

2010-06-14T13:32:00.008-04:00

Generating job leads is much different depending on where you are on the job experience ladder. For those with many years under their belt, the process isn't as frightening compared to those who are new to the game. With teens facing some serious difficulties finding employment, it is important that they look to the right resources.Online job boards, such as Monster and CareerBuilder, are the

Are Employees Making Social Media Bad For Business?

2010-06-02T12:11:00.006-04:00

There are over 400 million people on Facebook, spending over 500 billion hours per month on the social media site alone. Add in those on Twitter, blogs, etc., and the number of people connected to social media are in the billions. Employers are beginning to become concerned.More and more employees are being fired as a result of something they posted on their personal social media page(s) in

Tough Times for Teens?

2010-05-14T13:49:00.003-04:00

Summer is right around the corner! For many teens it means a three, carefree months of fun in the sun. For others it's time to find their first job. However, teens seeking summer employment may need to look a little harder. With the increase in minimum wage, available postitions in part-time, nonprofessional fields, which teens typically fill, have become limited. Due to the higher cost of

Impress a Potential Employer, Do Research!

2010-05-05T09:30:00.005-04:00

Everyone knows employers do their "homework" on potential employees; checking references, past employment, school history, etc. What some interviewees forget is that it is imperative to do their homework on the companies. You never know when you might be tested!Yes, typically employers open up with "Let me tell you a little about us". That doesn't mean you will know the whole company story in

Flexhire in Chicago

2010-03-16T11:10:00.002-04:00

Last week 25 Midwest tech startup companies stood proudly behind their demo tables while over 500 guests walked the room eager to meet these innovators. Not only was midVentures25 meant to showcase these 25 companies, but a friendly competition as well. The top 5 startups chosen would then have the opportunity to present to a panel of judges.When we first heard of mV25, there was no question

How to Create a Great Resume

2010-02-22T13:46:00.006-05:00

One of the most important classes I took in college was a resume writing course. At first I thought, "How much could there be to writing a resume?" Little did I know, there was a LOT! Knowing how to write a strong resume is a valuable skill that not many people, like myself, realize.Writing a resume isn't a one time or last minute task. It is important for your resume to evolve with you as you

5 cover letter tips for new grads - baltimoresun.com

2010-02-22T11:54:00.001-05:00

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Still Unemployed? Try Our Survival Tips!

2010-02-09T11:56:00.006-05:00

The recession is over, so why are you still unemployed? Yes, the unemployment rate has decreased by .3% (down from 10%). Even though this is true, there are thousands still suffering and unemployed.According to the Wall Street Journal, some jobs won't return. Some are the result of the advent of technology, like iTunes or digital cameras. Others are resulting from high paychecks. Companies

Do You Know Your Assets?

2010-02-03T15:17:00.001-05:00

Tests earn good grades in school. Some tests earn a good job!Assessments tests are often used by employers are a screening mechanism. Other names include (career) aptitude test or employment test. No matter the name, all cover a similar range of questions inquiring personal strengths and weaknesses. Some topics cover hobbies/interests, style of working, and interaction with others.Unlike Math

Obama stresses jobs in State of the Union speech - MarketWatch

2010-01-28T11:13:00.001-05:00

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Helpful Hints

2010-01-25T09:49:00.006-05:00

It is important to remember professionalism no matter what level you're at in the job process. Here are some tips that tend to be overlooked:Clean up your email address. Emails like "hotnsexy2121" or "im-a-gmoney" are NOT appropriate email addresses to use when sending out resumes or getting in contact with companies. Employers are looking for candidates that can be professional even before

Following-Up: An Essential Key to Success

2010-01-21T10:25:00.005-05:00

A few weeks ago, I posted a long blog titled “How to Network: A Step-by-Step Guide for Job Searching.” After making a target list of companies, identifying and reaching out to decision-makers in those companies, and actually talking and meeting with those people … the simple act of following-up with them was the final step described in that guide. Following-up (and continuing to do so on a

Heard of E-Verify?

2010-01-18T14:30:00.005-05:00

Noticed signs, “We participate in E-Verify”? Filled out a Form I-9? Many employers are now working with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a section of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Social Security Association (SSA) to determine eligibility and validity of employees and their social security numbers. Especially in our recovering economy, it is

Social Networking, New Age Job Board?

2010-01-11T10:13:00.012-05:00

The first thing job-help gurus instruct job seekers to do is to clean up their social networking pages