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p>Over the last two months, my daughter has been dedicated to applying for jobs.  In this tough economy, I believe she has completed 65 job applications and has had approximately ten phone interviews and two face to face interviews.  It's tough out there. It has been interesting to look at the types of information people ask to see on a job application.  A small few have asked to see her GPA, and I find that refreshing for many reasons.  Here are a few thoughts for those of you in executive recruiting positions: 1.   A high GPA does not always equal a great employee. As a matter of fact, it could be a liability.  If a candidate is book smart but cannot network or carry on an interesting and...

When a company experiences a decline in its financial numbers, the finger is often pointed at the easiest culprit: the compensation plan. The "plan" lacks the motivational effect desired, or the plan does not focus attention on desired behaviors; or the plan isn't retaining the company's key people. So you consider a redesign. But putting a new plan in place doesn't necessarily guarantee it will work any better than its predecessor. Often, the plan is developed with little time, foresight, analyses or attention on the key issues that can significantly impact the ability of the plan to succeed. The fact is, plan mechanics aren't usually to blame for the plan's malfunction; there are inherently...

If you are looking for a job then you must be aware of certain tools and websites that can help you get the job easily. You might have heard about the resume blasters. If you have not then you might want to find out what it actually is. It is usually a tool which helps you to create as well as mail out professional resumes as well as cover letters to at least one million employers and recruiters. The basic database of this tool includes the contacts of at least 50,000 headhunters, recruiters and employers. If you are creating and mailing your resume with the help of the resume blaster websites then you will neither require a mail server nor an email address. The other good quality of the resume...

At an interview you want to come across as smart, confident and as the ideal candidate for the job: but at the same time, you do not want to come across as someone who is too assertive or arrogant. So how do you strike a balance? Initially, you should try to think objectively about how you come across. Are you very shy or do you sometimes come across as too full of your own opinions? If you cannot think objectively then ask some friends about how you are perceived. Once you have identified whether you are too shy or too brazen, then you need to think how you can portray yourself as smart, but in a manner that will not be threatening to the interviewing panel and here is where some insider tips can...

Below we are presenting the list of Top Ten Tender Services Of Pakistan. We have rated them according to the following criteria: (a) The duration of time they are in the market. (b) Popularity of website. (c) Number of newspapers covered by them. (d) Facilities offered like web access, email, sms alerts, through courier etc... (e) Number of visitors in case of website or number of clients in case of no website. 1. Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) is number one in our rank list. It is an autonomous body with the responsibility of preparing regulations and procedures for tendering by Central Government owned departments. It has got a web site with...

On a recent international flight I stumbled over two advertisements in their in-flight magazine for dating or introduction services as they were called in my active days as a matchmaker in Ireland. One concentrates on lunch dating. You've found "your very own wing-woman" when you entrust them with scheduling your dates over "informal" lunches. Their clients appreciate to best optimize their dating lives by hiring an expert; experts who shine some light on today's' complicated dating scene by giving advice on how to meet people successfully. Knowing how difficult it is for true professionals to find time for lunch this sounds like killing two birds with one stone. The other company prides itself in...

This article is a case study on my personal experience with LinkedIn job hunting and how it landed me two unsolicited job offers within 2 weeks. A co-worker of mine sent over an article describing how Accenture (Fortune 100 consultancy I used to work for) plans to hire 40% of it's new employees through social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogs, etc. With our current economy, isn't it time you stepped up to the plate and distanced yourself from the crowd? LinkedIn - Social Media (For "Grown-Ups") When it comes to the corporate world, LinkedIn is the undisputed social media kingpin. Let's warp back in time - I remember first reading about LinkedIn in an issue of Entrepreneur Magazine...

The Cost of a Bad Hire Ever wonder what that last bad hire cost your organization? Have you ever considered how securing the services of a professional recruiting firm, even in instances where surplus talent may be available, might actually be a value-added proposition for your company? A quick survey of general hiring costs and the costs related to bad hires may help to provide some needed perspective and actionable guidance regarding your next hiring decision. We recently visited with the CEO of a manufacturing company that posts approximately $20M in annual revenue. We had been retained to fill a specialized engineering position that was left vacant after the dismissed employee was terminated due...

One of the most important lessons I teach my prosperity students is to NEVER assume a door is closed based on outer appearances. Stated in the positive, ALWAYS assume the door is open. Just recently, one of my private mentoring students had a wonderful example of this. Barbara is an attorney but instead of continuing to practice law, she chose to work in attorney placement (recruiting). She had a perfect candidate for a certain type of law firm and everything seemed to be completely synchronistic until the day she called to set up the appointment for her candidate's interview. When she called, the firm informed her that they had decided to use another recruiting firm. I explained to her that she...

If your read the classifieds, you will typically see the biggest ads being sales opportunities. The better the opportunity, the trickier the wording.. These advertisements are written by some of the best sales copywriter professionals that exist. This is especially true in the field of new agent recruiting by Insurance Companies and firms. Their insurance ads stick out, and tend to be the most tempting of all sales position opportunities offered. Some of these insurance firms have taken to adding an internet address, where you can get an overload of fluff. In fact I have in my hands a copy of a nine page advertisement, that is a real knockout. First a quick dose of reality, and then I will get back...

Business streamlining means reducing costs and increasing work productivity. Many companies have far too many employees and productivity seems to be out the window. Employees get comfortable in their positions and the environment is too laid back. Getting rid of all of your employees and starting over is not the right option. However, if you have laid employees off, you might not want to hire them back on as full time but consider outsourcing your staff. Going through temp or contract agencies might seem like too big of a cost but you will realize it is the best option for business streamlining. Employees are expensive to hire on because of medical, dental, payroll, and other benefits. The cost of...

It is through this process that we negotiate, through constant self-development, our position as to where we fit in. Once our role is defined, we begin the arduous task of becoming an integral part of this structure. The road to socialization, however, is sometimes paved with boulders. Specifically, defining one's gender role and how it relates to society's expectations of what that role represents. If it is true that "all the worlds' a stage, and we are merely players in it," then it is society that is choosing and directing the script. It is the process by which we act out the parts of this script that determines our successes and failures. When I attended high school in the 60's, the curriculum...

In today's legal community, there is a new movement in the way business is being done. It's a new brand of face time that's creating a real buzz due to law firms' focus on investments in technologies that can have the greatest impact on increasing their success and growing their bottom line, as well as pursuing the green policies push - and now "green" doesn't just refer to "environmentally friendly", it also means getting the "green ('cash') back in your pocket." From Los Angeles to New York to Japan and beyond, law firms are now conducting business over video conferencing, instead of in person, and are seeing significant savings - savings in time, energy, and most importantly money. Helping...

Legal resumes have a short shelf life. They are like dairy products; you need to check their expiration date often. When does a legal resume expire? When the date of your last position is a calendar year behind the times. In other words, if your last position ended in November 2009, and you are finding yourself in calendar year 2010 without a new entry, you can consider your legal resume to be stale and in need of immediate attention. If you were recently laid off or have been out of work for less than six months, potential employers will ask why you are out of work, but you will still be considered for positions. If you have been out of work for more than six months, with nothing new on the legal...

Now I know that a lot of IT professionals, consider IT recruiters, a necessary evil, and back in the late 90's I would say that some of that criticism was warranted. I think it's fair to say though, that things in 2010 have moved on somewhat. The REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) have encouraged and supported professional codes of conduct within the industry and on the whole, the industry has responded. If you are looking for a new job in IT, I would encourage you to find a couple of good IT recruitment consultants and work at nurturing the relationship with them. These guys are talking to IT clients hiring managers all day, every day, so they know what's going on in the IT job market...

Like insurance marketing agencies, each state also has its own personality. Analyzing insurance state data information, reveals where it is easier to sell insurance. This information is a guide to where insurance marketing agencies get best results for obtaining general insurance brokers and why. Some states have loads of agents and brokers that are very friendly and open to new insurance opportunities. Other states seem locked in a time zone 5 years behind independent thinking states. Many factors, including state date information and census bureau analysis show how hard it is to get the attention of brokers, independent agents, and general agents to respond to your mailing offer. Insurance...

A talent search and social media recruiting are highly associated these days with several companies opening their social media recruiting platforms. There are very few companies that do not use a professional networking website, such as LinkedIn, and personal networking media such as Facebook, to recruit new talent. Why is it important to conduct talent search through social media? The answer to this question is the changing thoughts of new generation who is familiar with internet from their early childhood. For the new generation, internet is not just a communication tool but also a gateway to an entirely different world. This is a reason why talent search and social recruiting is highly associated...

Recruitment lead generation can be a long and arduous process - one that requires a great deal of extra investment from your company as you seek out companies that are actively recruiting. No one wants to waste their valuable staff resources sifting through hundreds or even thousands of companies in various different industries to find out which ones are actually recruiting. However, in the same vein, in most cases there was no other option up until now. How Recruitment Lead Generation Works Companies that operate to provide recruitment lead generation often do so in a way that allows any recruitment company in any industry to work directly with them in a way that develops solid leads. Here are a...

Working in a restaurant draws rich approval from most people, especially the ones looking for a part time option. Like any other job, there are various advantages and disadvantages associated with this industry. However, on the whole the benefits and rewards of pursuing different careers in this industry overweight the drawbacks. Listing the Advantages The restaurant industry offers many benefits to all, be it a newcomer or an experienced person. The following are the benefits you get if you which to work in this business: 1. Jobs for All The restaurant line is not beset by lack of positions. Anyone with just basic education to a degree holder from an esteemed college can suitably work here. Persons...

- You should have... - I didn't know... - You could have told me... - Why didn't you... - They could have... When things move along nicely, we rarely rush in and ask - "Who's responsible for this?" Only when things are not quite right do we look for someone to blame. Many people seem to think that an ok explanation can excuse a poor result. Have you ever thought of how much time you use on explanations and justifying bad, or poor results with "she should..", "They did it..", They wouldn't listen to me anyway" etc.? These kinds of answers put us immediately in a victim position; something outside our control is causing pain and stress on us. We feel powerless, and with time we lose the interest in...

Students from the science background are always left with the choices of choosing medical or non- medical career options, which in earlier days was confined only to the engineering and medicine profession i.e. doctors. But with the advancements in the technology and people getting aware of the latest technologies and practises being followed in the foreign lands, new career opportunities are banging the doors of the students. Many universities and colleges are adopting many new courses from the west to provide a shift in the business and the industrial developmental scenario of the country. This is a known fact, that the industrial or business development of the country is dependent on the growth in...

If you're looking to make the most of the Internet in your job search, make sure to check out the following websites and applications: Twitter You can raise your visibility as a job seeker or expert in your field by using Twitter to participate in discussions on topics that you are well versed in. This will position you as a knowledgeable professional. Job seekers need to be on Twitter because recruiters are using it to source candidates by searching for keywords in their bios. I suggest that job seekers put a link to their LinkedIn profiles or web resumes so that recruiters can go to another site for more in-depth information since Twitter's strength is its brevity. You can expand your network by...

If you are reading this, you are probably contemplating writing or rewriting your resume for a new position, a career change, or for some other related reason. There are some items that are highly important when thinking about your resume beyond the obvious (many of the obvious items have been discussed in other blog posts from me): - Focus what it is you're looking for. In the current economic cycle, specialists are in far more demand than generalists. You've probably heard the old saying "a Jack of all trades and a master of none". That just won't work anymore. Before writing or rewriting your resume, get clarity on what it is you're after and then determine how best to position that on your...

Unfortunately, the majority of people getting a missing executable usr bin 7za lack the knowledge of how to fix these troublesome error messages. It just happens that the bulk of them can easily be pinpointed and fixed, even for those with very elementary computer skills. In the paragraphs that follow, I want to demonstrate to you how it's possible to free your pc of these irritating errors. Click here to repair a missing executable usr bin 7za now! I guess that in the time you've had your personal computer, you must have already experienced various conflicts linked to the windows system. Regrettably, the majority of users don't realize the truth that in most cases there is one cause of all these...

When seniors retire and find themselves on fixed incomes, it can be a little stressful finding ways to earn a little extra money.  It is hard enough to find a good part-time job in a good economy.  In a struggling economy, it becomes even harder for seniors to just find any kind of job at all.  Taking paid surveys are a great way to supplement your income and earn extra cash. With all the scams out there, can you really get paid for just sharing your opinion? Yes!  Not only that but you can receive products to test for free, get paid for your opinion on them and keep them too.  Corporate America needs our opinions for their market research.  These opinions, through surveys and market...

We can talk about how your career development plan should be constructed, how it should allow for possible changes in career path along the way, but what do you actually put into it? Anything you want. That may not be the answer you were expecting to hear but it's the right one. There is no right and wrong content to your career development plan. It is for you to decide its direction. Only you can decide its goals so it is for you to decide what it is composed of. However, perhaps the following will help you make some of those decisions. The point of your career plan is to help you outline what you want to do then break that outline down into achievable career steps. It doesn't all have to be...

Many users who experience a service executable problem are in the dark about what is causing these annoying computer problems. I am happy to report that the large part of them can easily be pinpointed and fixed, even if you have very basic technical skills. If you've ever encountered these errors, read on - I want to give you the scoop on how you can effectively do away with these bothersome error messages. Click here to repair a service executable problem now! It's likely that sometime in your current computer's life, you've had the hassle of miscellaneous issues relating to your windows program. Regrettably, the majority of users don't realize the truth that in many of these matters, there is one...

Can you name a top-performing leader who you think of as inspirational, whose organisation consistently raises its performance levels and who has a workforce, which is committed and motivated? Who ever it is, their leadership is likely to be transformational. We're not talking about someone who's interested simply in task fulfillment within the established order, but rather someone who's passionate about constant change for the better and who recognises, in a profound way, that their people are the key to that. This leader is likely to:o Be authentic: The way they behave and think is completely aligned with - indeed led by - their deepest personal beliefs and values. They are willing to stand up...

The design and management of reward systems present the general manager with one of the most difficult HRM tasks. This HRM policy area contains the greatest contradictions between the promise of theory and the reality of implementation. Consequently, organizations sometimes go through cycles of innovation and hope as reward systems are developed, followed by disillusionment as these reward systems fail to deliver. Rewards and employee satisfaction Gaining an employee’s satisfaction with the rewards given is not a simple matter. Rather, it is a function of several factors that organizations must learn to manage: 1. The individual’s satisfaction with rewards is, in part, related to what is...

As 2009 comes to a close, it's a good time for reflection. It's a perfect time to evaluate where you've been and where you want to go. As a career coach I encourage clients to conduct an annual career checkup. Just as annual physicals are encouraged to detect any problems, an annual career checkup can help you identify any problems and correct your course if necessary. Perhaps you have had to make a temporary detour in terms of your career goals because of the state of the economy. It's important for you to set goals for the upcoming year so that you can get back on track as soon as possible. Maybe you took a job that is not fully utilizing your skills or you decided to hunker down and not make a...

ign="center"> This is true Career in media is a challenging job but it is one of the most versatile fields in the market. Today, media is very powerful medium to connect with millions of people in India and around the world. India has seen ample growth in this sector and according to market analysis and research, media industry in India has projected size of 7.7 US billion dollars and it is likely to go up by 18 billion US dollars by 2012. The Indian film industry is one of the biggest and fastest growing film industries which produce around 1000 films per year, the largest output of a media industry in the world. There are innumerable lucrative and high paid jobs in various media channels. Today...

ign="center"> When creating an executive level resume you will discover that it will be different in many ways from a normal resume in the way that it ought to be more detailed and having understood this should be that little smidgen longer than a standard CV. It is said the motive for this is because an executive standard resume will have to outline a focused set of attributes and possible employers who are wanting to hire someone for this kind of spot and standard will in no doubt want to see evidence that the candidate for the job can put on show all the key qualitys focused to that position and this is what your executive level resume should show and influence the possible employer. Creating...

ign="center"> When creating an executive level resume you will discover that it will be different in many ways from a normal resume in the way that it ought to be more detailed and having understood this should be that little smidgen longer than a standard CV. It is assumed the purpose for this is because an executive standard resume will have to outline a focused set of attributes and likely employers who are wanting to hire someone for this kind of standing and standard will in no doubt want to see testimony that the candidate for the job can show all the key qualitys focused to that position and this is what your executive level resume should show and influence the likely employer. Creating...

During the past decade, I've talked to scores of executives and managers about their careers. A recurring theme for both high-performing and high-potential professionals has been how to find the keys to a successful career amid the pitfalls and promises corporate politics provide. Here are some insights to help shape, advance and revitalize the careers of executives and managers. - Take responsibility for managing your career. Don't wait until you're fired, laid off, burned out or fed up to revitalize your career. Reinvent your career on an ongoing basis; - Treat every encounter and conversation with people as an interview. Everyone you talk to judges or evaluates your worth. Make that...

Are you wondering how to handle a time gap or two on your resume? Or maybe you had a couple of jobs that were pretty short in duration, and you don't want employers to rule you out because of that. In this competitive job market you want to do everything you can to reassure employers that you are the right person for the job, but if you have a few minor blemishes on your work history, those issues could prevent you from progressing in the selection process of candidates. This issue of a steady work history has become more prevalent as a result of the economic downturn of the last couple of years. Many executives and professionals who had a solid work history up until recently now find themselves...

Executive functions are the brain skills that children and adolescents use for a variety of thinking tasks - including organization, planning, attention, self-control (also called regulation, self-monitoring or emotional control), self-awareness, flexibility, initiation (motivation), and working memory. These are skills that develop throughout youth, sometimes into a person's early to mid-twenties. So if your child is forever losing personal items, gets to homework at the last minute, has melt-downs over small things, or isn't achieving as expected in school, you may be looking at delayed executive skill development. Executive dysfunction is found in children and teens of all ability levels. It is a...

As much as those of us not in sales and marketing hate to admit it, finding a new gig involves a great deal of sales and marketing - of ourselves. You've probably seen the blogs and articles about "Me, Inc." and "Branding Yourself" and things along those lines. It's true. And, it's necessary - even in good times.  This is the new reality of the employment arrangement and I don't foresee it changing much over the longer term.   So, as a job seeker, what does this mean for you?  As part of branding yourself, consider the following: - Cold Calling. Cold calling, as any good salesperson knows, it integral to any successful salesperson, unless they have a very, very solid base of repeat and referral...

Look into that crystal ball and what do you see on your personal employment horizon? Of course, it's impossible to know for sure. But you should have a good idea where you intend to be five years from now. What will your job look like? Who will you be working for? How are you going to get there? If you haven't given this any thought, or if your answer is that things will look pretty much the same as they do today - then I'd suggest you give this more consideration. The job market is dynamic. Straight line career trajectories are pretty much a thing of the past. Throw in inevitable economic fluctuations, worldwide competition, industry lifecycles and the like, and you can see how crucial it is that...

Copyright (c) 2009 Karen Friedman Enterprises, Inc. Executive presence is not about first impressions. It's about consistent long-lasting impressions. It's about how others perceive you: strong, convincing, direct, committed or wishy-washy, indecisive, weak or unsure. Executive presence means you are seen as someone who commands a room and commands attention by communicating clearly, concisely and honestly. It also means you are not afraid to voice your ideas even if those beliefs are contrary to other opinions. Your ability to impact or influence others is not based on job title. It's your personal authoritative style that creates loyalty and respect. The following 12 steps will help you develop...

Executive coaching is very beneficial in enhancing the capabilities of an executive and empowers him/her to get more individual, organizational, emotional and professional perspective while taking decision and making strategies. Even though there are a lot of coaching services, it can be very risky working with them as there aren't any set standards for a membership in this profession. Few coaching organizations train and screen coaches but even their authority and professionalism aren't accepted universally. There are different coaches in this field. Some are great but lack the credentials or membership of a business organization, few come from human resource or psychology related fields and some...

Like in any industry, myths tend to precede real knowledge and it’s time to debunk some of those false ways of thinking and false bits of information.  Myths hurt any motivational speaking career because they often present themselves as barriers for a growing and thriving business.  People often ask me the same kinds of questions over and over – how to make more money with motivational speaking or how to get bookings for motivational speaking.  What these people don’t realize is that the answers to all of these questions come when they deal with the three myths listed below.   The first most common myth that people in a motivational speaking career have is that money is bad.  As a result...

You just heard the news - you were passed over for the big promotion. Now what should you do? Here are four simple steps that might ease the frustration, give you some insight and help you plan your next career move. STEP 1 - Take a DEEP BREATH, ASSESS the situation and ASK YOURSELF these dozen questions. 1) Did I really want the job or did I just think I should want it? 2) Were the decision makers aware of my aspirations? If not, why not? 3) What are their factors, within and beyond my control, which influenced the choice? 4) What role did personal chemistry play in the selection process? 5) How much time did I spend building key relationships so that the decision makers could say they "know, like...

Executives are the top performers in your corporation. They often enjoy some of the finest luxuries. When it comes time to exchange executive gifts buy something an executive will respect and admire. These gift choices are among the most respected and make up the top five executive gift ideas. 1. El Casco office accessories like memo holders, pencil sharpeners and cell phone caddies are extremely fine executive gifts. All of El Casco's products are hand assembled, hand polished and plated in silver chrome or 23kt Gold. The extensive polishing and plating process produces an extraordinary shine. These gift ideas are useful, and respected for authenticity. Each one is imported from Spain. 2. Dacasso...

Resume pricing: are you finding resume services to be ridiculously expensive? If you've been shopping for a resume service and you've been set back on your keister at the cost of resume services, two things you should know. First, you might be shopping in the wrong places. Secondly, some of that resume pricing might actually be justified. Consider the following Top Five Tips to see whether you're being taken to the cleaners by a resume writing service: Tip # 1 - Resume Pricing Isn't Scaled To Experience One size doesn't fit all when it comes to resumes. The resume for a senior-level executive with 30 years of work experience should take considerably longer to craft than the resume of newly-minted...

There was a time when business and personal references were routinely found on resumes. Right there at the bottom of the page, just below marital status and a shopping list of hobbies and interests. Yes, and there was also a time when Nehru jackets were in style, pensions were a given, and business meetings concluded with a soak in the company hot tub. But the 60's are long over. If your resume contains references, you need to set fire to that resume and start over. If you're reading from a "how to write a resume" book and it is advising the need for references on the page, you need to check the copyright of that book and then pitch it on the fire you just started. Resume References: How To Doom...

Tedious, tiresome, time-consuming. And you've only gotten through the objective statement. If you're writing your resume and you're thinking, "there must be an alternative to this!," there is. Professional resume writers take on projects like yours every day. Costly? Well, that depends. Sure, a pro will need to charge $90 to $150 or more to cover his costs and keep him in business. Don't forget, however, that every week you're out of work because a home-grown resume isn't getting interviews is a week you're missing out on a multi-hundred dollar paycheck. Here's what a professional resume writer can do to get you back into those paychecks as quickly as possible: 1. The professional resume writer is...

Make no mistake about it, we're still mired down in the worst job market since the Great Depression of the 1930s, but nonetheless, there are some "silver linings" in the "dark clouds," as is illustrated by recent (August 2010) economic statistics. Here are four of those "silver linings" for you to consider: 1. Manufacturing added 36,000 positions during July, for a total of 183,000 new jobs since December 2009. 2. The professional, management and related occupation unemployment rate in July was 5 percent, down from 5.5 percent a year ago. The unemployment rate for college educated workers (those with a bachelor's degree or higher) stood at 4.5 percent, down from 4.7 percent a year ago. 3. Overall...

When you are setting out to apply for a new job, the first tool, which you will need to have at your disposal is that of a great resume. Your resume is the primary tool that you will be using to indicate what all of your qualifications are, proving to your prospective employers that you are the right person to consider for their job opening. You will need to; however, make sure that your resume fully highlights all of your skills in a way which will get you noticed. It goes without saying, but you will want to find the best resume samples from which you can set up your own. The Importance of an Impressive Good Resume: As the hiring managers of the company, which you are applying for a position with...

Making the decision to build off of a sample resume is one that will ensure that you have a clean, professional, smart-looking resume that works for you as an individual. You want to make a lasting impression on everyone who is reading your resume without having to resort to hiring someone to write your resume for you, which isn't even guaranteed to get you hired at a job. The best chance you will have of doing this comes when you turn to sample resumes, which can give you an idea of different formats that you can avail of when writing out your own resume. Creating an Impact with your Resume: Considering the fact that your resume is going to be the very first impression that a company gets of you...