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That's not an easy question to answer. After all, a new job might bring you higher pay, more authority, greater responsibility, a better chance for advancement -- even a better working environment. On the other hand, making a move for the wrong reason can send you down a treacherous path and away from your ultimate goal. Consider the tales of two former clients. Their names are changed, but their stories are true. Jim Peters dreamed of becoming Sales Manager for a national construction firm. Having spent five years as salesman for a Georgia-based construction firm, he believes it's time to move on. He's feeling underpaid and is seeing no room for advancement. After quietly talking to a few local...

After working for a staffing and recruiting agency for nearly 6 years, I've seen my share of poorly written, badly formatted, and self-destructing resumes. Many jobseekers have shot themselves in the foot for making simple and basic mistakes. As I'm sure you've heard and read time and time again, your resume is a marketing tool to promote yourself. It's evident to hiring managers how much time and effort you've invested in this critical piece and the results speak for themselves. If you are an active and serious job seeker, you should check your resume today to avoid make damaging mistakes. - Self-promote, don't self-serve. Your resume shouldn't be about what you are looking for in your next job...

Interviewing requires learning to be what the interviewer perceives as his/her ideal candidate for the job. You will need to effectively communicate the most appropriate qualities that make you the ideal candidate. In order to do this, you need to do adequate research and be willing to portray the candidate that they are searching for. If the interviewer is looking for an analytical, thorough candidate, then you need to try and communicate that part of you which is analytical and thorough. This is done through effective research, and effective preparation. 1. Research Research becomes the key advantage to being the ideal candidate. In general, the more responsible and competitive the job, the more...

"He has the gift of gab; he should be in sales!" "People really like her; she'd make a great salesperson!" "He's the funniest guy I know; a natural for selling!" Have you ever wondered how people get into the sales field? Clearly, some are born into it. The President of the local car dealership has his son working as the sales manager of one of the divisions. For those two, and for many others, you might say selling is in the genes. If you're a people-person, others notice, and they encourage you with the sorts of lines that opened this article. But can anybody else become a good salesperson? Must you be extroverted, outgoing, someone who doesn't mind shaking hands and smiling into the eyes of...

p>Developers who make up for a shortfall in their own experience, or don't have the confidence to tackle development tasks on their own are a performance problem that you need to address before the problem affects the performance and morale of the entire team. A certain amount of help should be expected from the more seasoned members of your team. The job definition of a senior programmer should include a certain amount of coaching and mentoring of the junior programmers on the team. It's when a team member who shouldn't need coaching requires constant help from other team members that you have a problem. The problem begins with the impact on the productivity of the team member who's being asked for...

Getting a job is not at all easy and this is something the unemployed will understand better. Apart from the fact the bills are piling up and the savings are dwindling, a job seeker has a lot of other pressures. However, if you employ the right tactics, it is not impossible to get a job. Let's take a look at some things that may help. If you see a job of interest to you anywhere, make sure you go ahead and apply to it immediately, without giving it a second thought. Don't wait for a day or sleep over it - just go ahead and send in your details and paperwork. Sometimes with a lot of stress things tend to slip out of the mind. Spread new of your needs to whoever will listen. Carry copies of your...

Does this describe you?o You are Employable but not currently Employed.o You know you've been perfect for the jobs you've applied for but never heard back from them.o Or, you may hear back but after either a short email exchange, you don't hear back again. Why? What happened? These are common scenarios I see daily. The problem may stem from a very simple process that I'll call the Pre-Interview Test. So let's talk a little bit about what makes up the Pre-Interview Test that most candidates miss! Pre-Interview tests are becoming common place for companies to use as another tool to screen applicants. Why? Let me take you through some real life numbers that will shock you. When a Recruiting Firm places...

Just like the various job search web sites, there are recruiting agencies that work with a variety of companies and career fields, and there are agencies that are more specialized. When it comes to the specialized agencies, these firms take the approach that it is important for a person that desires to remain in a certain field to only be connected to potential employers in that field. Each specialized recruitment agency provides a unique service to both the employers seeking workers and job seekers looking for a career change. Not only does their office handle the networking between both employer and employee, but a vast range of information pertaining to their individual field. Since these...

A recent conversation about Brett Favre joining the Vikings led me to consider the implications of corporate leadership and a company hiring a CEO superstar, such as Brett Favre. I was debating with a friend in the private equity business whether we would make the decision to sign Favre if we owned the Minnesota Vikings. As a retained executive recruiter, this discussion led me to consider whether I would recommend a Brett Favre CEO to a client. Brett Favre recently changed his mind about retirement (for the second time) and signed with his former rival, the Minnesota Vikings, sparking mixed emotions among NFL fans. Whether you like him or not, the 39-year-old legendary quarterback has had a Hall of...

Perhaps the most daunting aspect of starting a new small service based business is building a client base. On the other hand, there is nothing quite so exciting as getting those first few clients. When trying to generate new business, it is important to cast a wide net as one never knows where potential clients may be lurking. There are many ways to build a client base, even with limited resources. I have outlined some below: Word of Mouth: Perhaps, no other form of promotion is as powerful as a recommendation from someone you know. In addition to providing an exceptional service, one should communicate with people (friends, former colleagues) who are likely to pass on a recommendation. Website: A...

Before graduates and young professionals throw themselves into the telecommunications engineering field, they should understand what the average day of people in this profession is like. Telecommunications engineers work with company architects, designers, and managers to determine the technical needs of new buildings and towers. As well, telecommunications engineers collaborate with end users and vendors alike to connect their handheld and remote equipment with data and phone service. These engineers also help clients troubleshoot their technical issues and can help make recommendations as to future technical leads. The telecommunication engineer works long hours on occasion in order to meet client...

Let me tell you that 7 days is more than enough time to prepare. For some of the more experienced interviewees it may not be necessary to complete all the steps but if this is the first time you're going for an investment banking interview (regardless of whether you've had any other interviews previously) I suggest you go through every step by step in detail. If you work efficiently, you will only have to prepare an hour or two a day...but add this together and that means that in a week you will have done 10-14 hours of effective preparation and you will be totally ready for your investment banking interview! DAY 1 -- CONFIRM THE INTERVIEW + RESEARCH THE FIRM A. CONFIRM THE DATE/TIME/LOCATION These...

The recruitment industry in Britain is big business, despite challenging economic times. The United Kingdom's £27 billion private recruitment and staffing industry has been affected by rising unemployment figures but there is still demand across the board for both temporary and permanent workers. Research carried out by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation show that employers in Britain are placing importance on the use of agency workers in both their short and long term planning. 88% of employers surveyed indicated they would be either maintaining or increasing their use of temporary workers over the next quarter whilst one in three plan to retain or increase their long term use of agency...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be in a lead position in a company? Most people at one time or another strive to be the boss of a business - but what is it really like to hold one of the most powerful positions and be responsible for the operations of a company? CE jobs, CFO jobs and CIO jobs are all very powerful positions to hold in a company but they also come with a lot of responsibility to those who hold them. CE positions are chief executive positions where the person is in charge of the operational responsibilities of the company and the day-to-day executive decisions that need to be made. They are usually the ones that make most of the decisions that affect the way that a...

When seeking that executive position, your search requires discipline, focus, commitment, and a deep understanding of your quantifiable sales experience to your prospective employer. This level of focus of your sales experience should be apparent regardless if you are presenting this important piece of paper to a manager, finance executive, or other person in executive or management field. Most individuals seeking executive positions are already in upper level management, and it is in these periods hopefully you have already understood the focus of your quantifiable sales experience. There are few individuals who stay in executive positions without this understanding. Executive resume writers are to...

Some people are more aware than others of their weaknesses. The best way to fortify genuine self-worth and self-esteem is to work with a trained professional and examine self-beliefs. Unfortunately, some who desire a coach are unprepared or unwilling to do the work. Coaching requires tremendous courage to face what other people may be saying about you, as well as the ability to treat their perceptions as valuable feedback. A coach can help you overcome inherent defense mechanisms that keep you in denial about your shortcomings. Hiring your own coach creates some challenges: They can be expensive, and you will have to research the best one for your specific needs. Be aware that in selecting a coach...

Seeking an executive career transition? You've probably realized (before even starting to write) that it's difficult to sum up your total value proposition in a resume. You may be able to recall some facts and figures of your career, including key budget or revenue numbers. However, you'll quickly realize that a leadership resume limited to this data doesn't generate interviews by itself. Why? Employers seeking an executive leader often face specific business problems, such as how to grow the company, resolve service issues, or address a lack of capital. They're reading your resume with these needs in mind, wanting to know HOW you'll meet these challenges, in addition to WHAT you'll do for them...

Can you articulate, in 20 words or less, what makes you uniquely valuable to potential employers? If you are shaking your head, you're not alone. Most people struggle to express what makes them special. But, if you can't quickly and clearly explain your value to potential employers, how can you expect them to see it? As a business person and a consumer, you understand the importance of product positioning. You've seen the sales impact of great positioning and you've seen what happens when a brand or product loses its way. Yet few job seekers realize the need to position themselves for the marketplace in the same way they would position a product. Who Are You? If you have ever gone through the...

There are two facets of career management consulting. The first is working together with organisations to assist them with their personnel. This can be because the business is new or is going through changes, among them perhaps having to make several staff members redundant. The role of a careers management company in this instance, is to help workers through the passage of switching their job to overcome disruption in the business. The other area is aiding individuals to support them with their own career management. This comes within the categories of guiding to help the person choose in just what area they would like to move with their profession, and whether any additional training is required...

"How can I get on track for an executive position?" Here are top five tips for executive career advancement. Even if you aren't interested in reaching the corner office, take a look at this list to see what you can use to help you move your career forward. - Identify 3 to 5 executives you would like to model and start learning everything you can about them, their work, their business philosophies, and the charities they support. - Read, read, read. What? Periodicals: Forbes or Fortune, Business Week, Harvard Review, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. Books: New York Times nonfiction bestseller list plus some of favorites such as The World Is Flat; Now, Discover Your Strengths; A Whole...

When writing an effective executive level CV you must be aware of the greater demands and responsibilities placed upon the executive as compared to the other levels of employee in an organization. To be an executive is to hold the authority to act on behalf of the business in ways that may affect the organization without any restraint other than the executive's frame of reference as it sits within the company policy. Although an executive may be broadly aligned to the same competency framework as other employees, the difference is in the level of competence required and this is what must be demonstrated and illustrated when writing an effective executive level CV. For example the main competency...

Employing a career management centre can help you to determine the right enterprise for your next step-up the career ladder. Allowing you to find a firm with the optimum structure, scope and culture to be most valuable for you. In our high pressure business arena, you will require some help to properly manage the occupation you select. Moreover, it is quite simple to be so focused working your existing employment that you overlook opportunities which may propel you to success. You may need advice about the progress in your arena or assistance with education alternatives to maximise prospective work chances. You will require a plan to make sure you stay dedicated to your own goals. Frequently even if...

div align="center"> Is it really possible to retire young and retire rich? Yes, of course. But it is not a matter of luck. It is all in your hands. You need to work hard towards it. There are couple of things that you can do. Pick the right career that pays you well, or make the right investment. You can even combine both and make yourself an investment banker. “When you’re helping people make money, they don’t really care how old you are.” Said Trader Daily. Many investment bankers retire at their 30’s. I am a headhunter and have been recruiting very senior investment bankers over the past eight years. I’ve witnessed many bankers retire before 40. Consider the...

The season and setting are the same, a fine spring evening outside the door of Mr. Young Executive's house. The time is different, however, and so is Young Executive. He is fifteen years older and fifteen years wiser. His salary is now $180,000 a year. The main change in Young Executive, however, is that his name is different. In corporate circles he is known as Mr. Key Executive, a person whose business acumen and devotion to his company make him a valued asset. As Mr. Key, he is no longer merely a hired man. He has become a valued partner in the corporation, in spirit if not in fact. He is a decision maker, a planner, and a member of the corporate management team, performing many of the functions...

Imagine you have paid for a very expensive safari to Africa, you have been promised to be shown the "King of the Jungle" in his natural setting, hunting real food. To your dismay the first outing results in the game keeper throwing a lump of meat just a mile or so from the camp in a very well-trodden area. Out plods a very fat, very lazy Lion that has not run anywhere or killed for some time. The rest of the trip continues in the same routine for various other "illustrious" creatures. Are you feeling let down and ripped off!? As dismal as it sounds this is how most companies attempt to recruit senior members to their organisation. Posting a job advert is like throwing a lump of meat out to see what...

I am one of the most qualified persons to write on this topic, because I'm exactly 50 and I have a successful career change. Career change after 50 is possible though not easy. However if I can do it, so can you. Don't expect overnight changes, you do need some preparation work before approaching 50. My name is Anna. I am a headhunter and I offer career change help to my candidates. I have been making good income out of headhunting very senior investment bankers. However towards my late 40's, I realize I need a middle age career change for myself for two reasons. I want to retire by 55 and I don't want to exchange money with time for the rest of my life. My job requires me to work round the...

Reading is an adventure that doesn't require you to buy a ticket, and Tilly Bagshawe is an author who understands all these facets of the reading world too well to let go an opportunity to entertain you. Her work entertains and inspires you at the same time, and some of her titles may command a second read as well. Others give you company when you sorely need one, whatever your case, we won't blame you if you keenly wait for the next release of the author. Whenever you are ready to be transported to another setting altogether with Tilly, make sure you take your imagination along with you. She Comes out Of the Sidney Sheldon's Shadow Tilly Bagshawe is already well known for having written her own...

You've probably seen the newspaper feature "Ripley's Believe It or Not" but you may not know that Robert Ripley toured the world collecting oddities, reporting on them and eventually set up 27 museums spread out in ten different countries. One of these museums is in Orlando, and it is well worth a visit if you have a taste for the odd and the unusual. The museum is located along Orlando's famous International Drive in a building that appears to be sinking into the ground. According to the owners of the museum, the building is sinking into one of Florida's infamous sink holes. You can visit the museum any day of the year and take a self-guided tour through all the strange artifacts and exhibits. The...

As the process of  is gaining momentum in the current business world, more and more companies are turning towards outsourcing their processes for increasing their business profits, productivity, quality, business value and performance.  is a form of business process outsourcing (BPO) where an employer either partially or fully outsources the internal recruitment function for the hiring of direct employees to an external  provider. An RPO provider should be sophisticated enough to offer  across the recruitment lifecycle but agile enough to fulfill all or part of these services as-needed. , a division of David Outsourcing Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001: 2008 Certified , which offers  across the globe...

A really well written CV example can be a massive help to when trying to create a resume for the first time. Potential employers are impressed with a truly efficient resume, and also unimpressed when it is substandard. It is very easy to overlook the importance of seeking out a great CV example to study, and put a resume together in a hurry instead of taking time to create a document that will really stand out. This is a big mistake given that potential employers receive your resume before meeting you, and the damage is often already done. It is very easy to find a CV example to use as a starting point for your own curriculum vitae. A sample similar to the one you need is likely available in some...

Does it ever feel like, even though you send your glowing CV to recruiters and employers by the dozen, with the expectation of getting a response but nothing ever happens? You have detailed all of your work experience and skills, attached certificates and reference letters to accompany your application and still not a hint of interest from a recruiter or employer alike. So what's the problem? Why, after painstakingly creating a nine page application is no one interested in at least one of your skills? Want to know the answer? It's your CV! It's just not getting you noticed. Your CV application document is the only means to promoting your unique skills to prospecting employers and should be viewed...

Cold calling is a selling method wherein the salesperson makes unsolicited calls - with the help of a phone in most cases - to prospective clients. The adjective "cold" is used because of the initial treatment of recipients towards the callers. Although it's extremely difficult for sales people to attain their objectives through cold calling, most of them still persist in using this topic. There should, however, come a point of accepting that some methods just don't work - ie. cold calling - and it's time to move to greener pastures. Other Areas Where Cold Calling is Used Cold calling is not exclusively used in sales although it is its primary application. Cold calling however can also be used - and...

Welcome to the Orangutan Sanctuarys at Semengok located in Sarawak, Borneo. One of the best Orangutan sanctuarys in the world. Semengok Wild life center is the best place in Borneo to view semi-wild orang utans, who have been rescued from captivity and trained to survive in the surrounding forest reserve. The rehabilated animals roam freely in the rain forest, and often return to the centre at feeding time. Thanks to the successful breeding programme at Semengok, there is a good possibility of experiencing one of the most heart-warming sights in Borneo - an orang utan mother with a young baby. The centre is 30 minutes drive from Kuching and another 20 minutes on foot. Along the way visitors pass by...

The economy won't stay in the red forever, and with the government taking steps to improve it by the day, employers are anticipating many of their staff to run for the doors. A survey was conducted in December by Yahoo HotJobs involving over 800 recruiters and hiring managers questioning their opinions on employee turnovers in 2010. 44% agreed or strongly agreed that when and if the economy bounces back, business nationwide will experience a major employee turnover. Mark Anderson, President and Chief Economist for ExecuNet, stated that around 90% of executives are taking calls from recruiters and job head hunters. He believes this to be a sign that more executives and such are considering their...

Leaders are tasked with delivering results for their organisation which leads to personal success. When people think of getting results, they often imagine the leader as being someone who has disregard for people. Yet the reality is that leaders who get results know the importance of people in getting results. So what are the benefits of focusing on results? Benefit 1: Leaders get clear on the destination Leaders who focus on results are crystal clear on the vision for their organisation. They take the time to determine where they want to take their business, use their imagination and unlock their creativity. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being highest), where are you in terms of being clear on the...

What Makes You Think That You Deserve A Raise? As a new year gets underway, it might be a good time to have a talk about one of your most important types of negotiations: asking for a raise. Wait a minute: did I see you just grimace? Did you turn away? Why the reaction - it's your paycheck after all, shouldn't you be taking charge of how much you make? If you are counting on getting a big raise this year, you might want to think again. The folks over at Hewitt Associates are saying that raises this year are going to be running at about 3% or so - nothing to write home about. What you are going to want to do this year is to find a way to get in the running to get your hands on some of your company's...

You are looking for a job.  You have created a professional looking and well crafted resume.  You wrote a dynamic cover letter and sent it off to the prospective employer.  Now what do you do?  Well, the one thing you DO NOT do is sit around and wait.  You have to follow up. Job candidates often make a series of fallacious assumptions that can jeopardize their chances at getting a job.  The first error is that you assume that because you sent a resume to an employer, that the employer has actually read the resume. If you haven't heard anything after a couple of weeks, you assume that the hiring process has been completed and, unfortunately, you were rejected.  You move on to your next project...

You are an independent financial advisor (IFA), experienced and qualified looking for a new opportunity. What are the options to find a new position? You are probably approached on a regular basis by recruitment agencies and head hunters looking to prise you from your existing role with promises of a better future and in my opinion little else. All head hunters are quite rightly in it for their own benefit or to be more exact the big fat cheque they get for placing you with the company recruiting. The agency will be biased and give you erroneous advice as to the best company you should apply for, they simply wish to fill positions were they receive the highest fee - these are usually banks as their...

ou know that an ostrich's eye is bigger than it's brain? Yep. And they probably have a better eye for management talent than many companies. All management recruiters are in the business of trying to help companies get their arms around what Peter Drucker believed was the final frontier in competitive advantage: Attracting, hiring and growing great people. So much has been written on the subject -- yet so many companies get it wrong, which is why it's still a reliable source of competitive advantage. And it's not like I have all of the answers. But I do read old-school management books by guys you may have never heard of. Like Richard Sloma -- who wrote "No Nonsense Management" way back in 1977. Mr...

Experience shows that these twenty-one tips are important in your job search. Now that you've recovered from the shock of losing a job through no fault of your own, you need to get a jump on the millions of others who are in the "job market." These strategies will help you find a new job and relieve a lot of the "workplace stress" that was transferred to your private life when you got the pink slip. 1. Do something that you've had in mind over the years but didn't have the freedom to try. Give this a higher priority since you're "out of work." You might not have another chance like this. The radical change of pace will refresh you and prepare you for the grueling job search. Face it. Everyone finds...

A lot of people have "heard" that you can make a lot of money by being a recruiter, however there are some personal downsides to the industry which have a more personal perspective. If you decide to enter the employment / recruitment field, here is what you are bound to see - especially in this economy. Note: they are all sad. 1. People who will never get in this country but they work harder than most Americans - regardless of what your political views are (mine are quite conservative and feel that more foreign professionals at this unemployment rate cannot be tolerated), when you see the work foreign professionals put in to gain entrance to this country is quite astonishing. These hopeful Americans...

Is re-recruiting your current employee’s part of your employee retention strategy? If not, it should be, according to Michael Jalbert, president of Management Recruiters International. “Employers should be applying the strategies and tools of external recruiting to their current employees.” Loyalty is a good trait to have but it is unrealistic to think that your employees will be loyal in such a competitive employment environment, there are just too many options available. It is safe to assume that your top employees are constantly targeted by other companies. If you are not proactively reaching out to your talent and actively re-recruiting, engaging and challenging them, you are...

ign="center"> As the computer has invented the job world has becoming smaller and smaller. So it is obvious that the job opportunities can be get from anywhere. In this position that job can be get from anywhere, HW Search & Selection came out as a top recruiter. They are the specialists in this place. So It should be your first port of call when looking for new openings in your profession. We are in touch with leading employers from around the globe who are looking for the leading people in the industry. The successes that we have achieved to date are a testimony of our ability to combine the winning elements of the larger and generally more impersonal IT Jobs search agencies with the flexibility...

A recruiting budget is a good-faith estimate of a project's difficulty, based on the specifications provided. The more accurate and complete the specs, the more accurate the costs. To determine a recruiting price, recruiting shops rely on their experience with similar projects, their intuition and common sense. Many recruiters add a "little extra" to cover unexpected labor and unforeseen problems. But not all recruiting shops provide recruiting costs the same way. Many researchers assume that recruiting budgets include unlimited recruiting hours. Many researchers are unaware that different types of budgets exist. That is, until a recruiting shop asks for more money. But if you don't know how much of...

A recruiter is usually an independent agent who works for companies to find them great talent. A recruiter is typically given a project, scouts for talent, lines up the interviews for the company and typically helps to negotiate the offer. They may also be responsible for checking references and background checks. What can a recruiter do for you? Recruiters work hard and are paid handsomely by their clients who send them out to find that person who exactly fits their requirements. If you are looking to build on your previously industry experience, you have a solid job history, quantifiable achievements and a good academic background you may be a very attractive prospect to a recruiter! A recruiter...

If you are offering high-end consulting services (environmental, strategic, operations, or executive consulting), this article is for you. In here, I will share some brand new methods that you can use to make your services more powerful and more enticing to the eyes of your target market. 1. Attend relevant trainings and seminars. Truth be told, you really can't be too knowledgeable in the field of consulting. In fact, it would work to your advantage if you increase your knowledge from time to time. I recommend that you take advantage of relevant trainings and seminars that are being offered by industry leaders. Through these, you'll surely be able to learn new insider tips, techniques, and more...

Roughly 90% of the entry-level resumes our agency receives, despite only staffing executive level sales and marketing personnel, appear as if they are lacking key information about their education and work experience. Here are some tips for turning a basic resume into a CV that looks professional and has pertinent, interesting information that will catch the hiring manager's eye: 1. Explain the business of your past employers in 2 - 3 descriptive, well thought out sentences. Even if you interned for GE, include a company description. As a recent college graduate, you probably don't have enough experience to fill out your resume. Including a brief company description is a great way to extend it a...

One of the most effective ways to market your products/servicesis to create strategic alliances. Strategic alliances arepartnerships with companies who sell to a client base similarto yours but they sell different products/services. The ideais to find partners whose clients may also be interested in your products/services. Many times people will casually agree to spread the word abouteach other's products/services. This is the idea of 'you sendme clients and I will send you clients.' This isn't veryeffective for the following reasons: 1. The agreement is vague and undefined. 2. One or both of the people may not fully understand whatthe other does. 3. People are busy and forget. 4. Both people...

As a business owner, you know how important it is to offer your customers new products and services that make their life easier. But the fact is that thinking up new offerings can be expensive, time-consuming, and difficult. On top of that, you have to spend money advertising the new product or service, with no guarantee that it'll be a success. It's a high-stakes game that leaves many business owners unsure of what to do next. Fortunately, an easy solution exists, and it can double or even triple your profits with little outlay on your part. It's called coaching, and it enables business owners in every industry to increase the maximum lifetime value of their customers. When most people hear the...