Are you in the position you want to be in? As Hollywood has poignantly pointed out there are many that will purse the ultimate dream job at the cost of others or by their own methods to slave away and sacrifice. Still, what Hollywood does not show you are the basics. In movies it always appears that even in the fight/strife of life the Hollywood character gets the job and the success at the end.
After working with people, resources, and the fight for jobs there are a few points that stand out clearly. There is not enough realization that a strong resume can help you move forward. Visit any employment agency, recruiting firm, or professional consultant company and they will tell you. Your resume is not just an option it is a necessity.
It is clear that sometimes we need to walk the trial and error road. Let's face it if something costs money and it appears to be less than important why bother?
Surely you have heard the phrase, "It takes money to make money." Most business owners will tell you that in order to see the outcomes that they have today, they had to invest in their company. You are your own sales manager. How well can you sell yourself? Your resume is your first impression.
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Monday, June 29, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
BOB's Big Boy Comeback - Means JOBS
Bob’s Big Boy is making an Orange County comeback this summer, and is looking for 150 employees to staff its 13th California restaurant.
More detailed at: Fast Food Maven blog.
Address: 1623 W. Katella Ave. (near the movie theater and Prime Cut Cafe)
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
What: Bring resume
More detailed at: Fast Food Maven blog.
Address: 1623 W. Katella Ave. (near the movie theater and Prime Cut Cafe)
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
What: Bring resume
Thursday, June 25, 2009
HOT Job Fair Events June 30th
ALERT: HOT Job Fair Events: June 30th 2009
Got a Resume? Get a Job!
2)Date: Tuesday June 30th, 2009
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: DeVry University , San Jose Campus
2160 Lundy Ave
San Jose , CA 95131
1) Location: Leesburg Workforce office.
Time: 9am - 12pm
1415 South 14th Street, Suite 100 Leesburg, Florida 34748
Contact: (352) 360-6280 or (407) 240-5099
Got a Resume? Get a Job!
2)Date: Tuesday June 30th, 2009
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: DeVry University , San Jose Campus
2160 Lundy Ave
San Jose , CA 95131
1) Location: Leesburg Workforce office.
Time: 9am - 12pm
1415 South 14th Street, Suite 100 Leesburg, Florida 34748
Contact: (352) 360-6280 or (407) 240-5099
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Is it really Hopeless?
A few days ago our media, both Local News and Newspaper were swamped with the story of a man barricaded in his home. SWAT responded to address this distraught man who was observed to have both a rifle and a suicide plan. After a seven hour stand off, evacuations, fear and stress the officers were able to subdue the man and take him into protective custody.
When the clamor died down and the focal point returned to normal the questions that surfaced all centered around the why? Why, let SWAT send tear gas into and rip apart your home? Why hold yourself hostage with the hopes that an officers bullet will take you down? The answer: Hopelessness.
This distraught man recently lost his job. His home was soon to be listed in the foreclosure section of the realty market and his support systems in his view had dwindled to nothing.
Is it really hopeless? Obviously, times are bleak, jobs are hard to find, and support systems are cutting back due to budget crunches. All of that said, it does not have to be a time of hopelessness.
Instead, it is time to separate the emotions from the recession. "How can I do that, my job, money, support they are all connected to how I live." True. Yet, stepping out of that circle to see it as a process can help you survive the emotional breaking point that can come because of such heavy burdens.
Create a plan. Start simple write down the most important things to accomplish at this point in time. If you have a job - leave finding a job off the list. Start with your finances instead. Make creating a detailed budget your top priority. Establishing our work, finances, and the economic times as a plan and separating it from our emotions helps us to start to think about them strategically. We can then mount each hill one at a time. Taking the emotion out of the picture leaves hopelessness at the door while strategy and planning move things forward.
When the clamor died down and the focal point returned to normal the questions that surfaced all centered around the why? Why, let SWAT send tear gas into and rip apart your home? Why hold yourself hostage with the hopes that an officers bullet will take you down? The answer: Hopelessness.
This distraught man recently lost his job. His home was soon to be listed in the foreclosure section of the realty market and his support systems in his view had dwindled to nothing.
Is it really hopeless? Obviously, times are bleak, jobs are hard to find, and support systems are cutting back due to budget crunches. All of that said, it does not have to be a time of hopelessness.
Instead, it is time to separate the emotions from the recession. "How can I do that, my job, money, support they are all connected to how I live." True. Yet, stepping out of that circle to see it as a process can help you survive the emotional breaking point that can come because of such heavy burdens.
Create a plan. Start simple write down the most important things to accomplish at this point in time. If you have a job - leave finding a job off the list. Start with your finances instead. Make creating a detailed budget your top priority. Establishing our work, finances, and the economic times as a plan and separating it from our emotions helps us to start to think about them strategically. We can then mount each hill one at a time. Taking the emotion out of the picture leaves hopelessness at the door while strategy and planning move things forward.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Hot Job Fair Event
ALERT: 2 HOT Job Fair Events
Los Angeles Career Fair
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: The Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport 6225 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045
Anaheim Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Sheraton Park Hotel 1855 South Harbor Blvd Anaheim, CA 92802
Los Angeles Career Fair
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: The Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport 6225 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045
Anaheim Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Sheraton Park Hotel 1855 South Harbor Blvd Anaheim, CA 92802
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
The Face of Change
Bob down the street told you today that he has 30 days left at his current job. Then, Mary tearfully explained that her family was about to lose their home while you were at swimming lessons with the kids this week. You even noticed that your own budget seem impacted with the recession. Is it time for change?
The market is not what it use to be, that is almost an understatement. Does it have to be all doom and gloom? It is crucial that you stay in a dead end job just to stay afloat? Perhaps, for a while this is key. Yet, even more important than just staying is changing. Changing how you think about your work. Take efforts to increase your standings at work, improve your records, your attendance, your recommendation pile, that is why staying is important at this moment.
Even more important than just staying, is staying connected and current. Even if you are similar to Bob, the neighbor down the street, and your current position is ending soon, you still have a chance to take a few key steps now before it ends. Get letters of recommendation, make new connections, reconnect with coworkers who have changed venue. Join sites such as LinkedIn and PlaxO. Most importantly update your resume and be ready for the future - where change is happening.
The market is not what it use to be, that is almost an understatement. Does it have to be all doom and gloom? It is crucial that you stay in a dead end job just to stay afloat? Perhaps, for a while this is key. Yet, even more important than just staying is changing. Changing how you think about your work. Take efforts to increase your standings at work, improve your records, your attendance, your recommendation pile, that is why staying is important at this moment.
Even more important than just staying, is staying connected and current. Even if you are similar to Bob, the neighbor down the street, and your current position is ending soon, you still have a chance to take a few key steps now before it ends. Get letters of recommendation, make new connections, reconnect with coworkers who have changed venue. Join sites such as LinkedIn and PlaxO. Most importantly update your resume and be ready for the future - where change is happening.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Win a Resume
Resume Contest: Why do you need a resume? Post your answer to our blog by July 1st 2009. One winner will be selected for our Standard Resume Package $99 value. Good luck!
Friday, June 12, 2009
HOT Job Fair - June 13, 2009
ALERT: HOT JOB FAIR - U.S. Rep. Baron Hill, D-Ind., will hold a “Southern Indiana Job Fair” from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. (Central Time) June 13 at Scottsburg High School in Scottsburg, Indiana.
State Resources - Making them work for you.
When it comes to resources every State has something in the way of providing help in finding work. The problem, of course, as we have discovered over and over is linking yourself to these resources. The larger States, such as California, you might find your search is easier if you work from the county level. The smaller States might provide more information found in various State websites. For example in New Mexico there is a great website: New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. This site offers quite a variety of resources that can help you track down information, wage resources and data, recent articles, and even work openings in the State of New Mexico.
Even if the State itself does not offer a specific website of resourceful information there are usually other independently owned sites that link you to key resources and job information for your specific State. Like this one found in Montana: Montana Jobs.com
The importance, once again, is that before and after you locate these sites you have a few items in place. First your resume should be professionally written and ready for submission. Secondly, you need to have an active email, and telephone number in place so that contacting you is quick and efficient. Companies do not like to have to leave messages or do multiple call backs. Finally, you need to be working on your interview preparation. Now you are ready to put the State Resources to work for you.
Even if the State itself does not offer a specific website of resourceful information there are usually other independently owned sites that link you to key resources and job information for your specific State. Like this one found in Montana: Montana Jobs.com
The importance, once again, is that before and after you locate these sites you have a few items in place. First your resume should be professionally written and ready for submission. Secondly, you need to have an active email, and telephone number in place so that contacting you is quick and efficient. Companies do not like to have to leave messages or do multiple call backs. Finally, you need to be working on your interview preparation. Now you are ready to put the State Resources to work for you.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Where do you want to work?
Where do you want to work? Maybe a large company or perhaps you have your heart set on a mom and pop organization where you can really feel a part of the culture. Either way it is always good to know that your company has value and that there is a certain "life expectancy" for the job you have.
A while back Fortune did a survey on the most admired businesses in the trade right now. The Top 20 are a great place to start when consider big companies that are respected and moving forward.
Top 20
For the 20 most admired companies overall, FORTUNE's survey asked businesspeople to vote for the companies that they admired most, from any industry.
Rank Company
1 General Electric
2 FedEx
3 Southwest Airlines
4 Procter & Gamble
5 Starbucks
6 Johnson & Johnson
7 Berkshire Hathaway
8 Dell
9 Toyota Motor
10 Microsoft
11 Apple Computer
12 Wal-Mart Stores
13* United Parcel Service
13* Home Depot
15* PepsiCo
15* Costco Wholesale
17 American Express
18 Goldman Sachs Group
19 Intl. Business Machines
20 3M
A great list to get you moving forward in your job search. Where do you want to work? How about starting here with this list, search the openings and see if one has the right fit for you.
A while back Fortune did a survey on the most admired businesses in the trade right now. The Top 20 are a great place to start when consider big companies that are respected and moving forward.
Top 20
For the 20 most admired companies overall, FORTUNE's survey asked businesspeople to vote for the companies that they admired most, from any industry.
Rank Company
1 General Electric
2 FedEx
3 Southwest Airlines
4 Procter & Gamble
5 Starbucks
6 Johnson & Johnson
7 Berkshire Hathaway
8 Dell
9 Toyota Motor
10 Microsoft
11 Apple Computer
12 Wal-Mart Stores
13* United Parcel Service
13* Home Depot
15* PepsiCo
15* Costco Wholesale
17 American Express
18 Goldman Sachs Group
19 Intl. Business Machines
20 3M
A great list to get you moving forward in your job search. Where do you want to work? How about starting here with this list, search the openings and see if one has the right fit for you.
Friday, June 5, 2009
HOT Job Fair
ALERT: Hot Job Fair Event: ** Bring your Resume!!
Los Angeles Career Fair on June 23, 2009
Click here to register - It's FREE
Date: June 23rd 2009Location: The Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport
6225 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Industries Represented
* Accounting/Auditing
* Administrative and Support Services
* Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
* Banking
* Consumer Products
* Customer Service and Call Center
* Finance/Economics
* Financial Services
* Hospitality/Tourism
* Insurance
* Real Estate/Mortgage
* Restaurant and Food Service
* Retail/Wholesale
* Sales
* And many more...
Finding the "Link"
A few posts back I talked about how education might help you put your foot in the door faster.
What if you just can't pay for education right now?
Let's face it, today is not what it was even two years ago. The good thing is that our government is in "throw" mode. They seem to believe that in five years or so we will be able to handle the huge amounts of debt that they are taking on. Since you will not stop them you might as well get in on a piece of this "stimulus mayhem." All of that said, there is one trick. Finding the link!
President Obama has offered an education stimulus package. In addition to this there are many great Federal run programs that help you get further in the degree program and actually pay you to attend school. Title I-A helps Teachers, Title IV-E helps Social Workers and the list continues. What it boils down to is finding that link. The great news is that the government has created an entire website that let's you surf the stimulus packages. Take time to today and visit. My guess is you will be amazed at how the sheer volume of packages and even find that you qualify - maybe you will be heading back to school soon.
The Stimulus Plan
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Career Expo Ready - Are you?
Are you Career Expo ready? Yes? How do you know? Here are a few FAST tips to make sure you are ready when you walk in the door. Don't pull up to the parking space without first taking these few steps to make sure you walk out with an interview - or maybe even a JOB!
1. Dress professionally. Don't over do it, a suit and tie or fancy dress is not necessary. Even if you wear jeans, make sure that your clothes are clean and neat. Taking time to present your self as professional is a great "first impression."
2. Bring your equipment. Pencil & Paper, Resumes, & List of References are essential not optional.
3. Research. Do a little research before you show up at the door. Find out which companies are coming to the job expo. If you can't locate this information ahead of time, try to at least be prepared to answer some basic skills questions by reading up on interview techniques. Paul Falcone is always a good author to start with in this department.
4. Present & Respond. When you approach a booth to inquire about work - smile, meet eyes, and present yourself as both friendly and approachable. Be confident (not cocky) about your skills and abilities.
5. Remember to obtain call back information. When at a booth if you leave a resume, make sure you get a business card of company information packet. Write down the name of the person you spoke to so that you can follow up later.
6. Find out the process. When you speak with the company recruiter make sure you know what they are looking for. Ask questions and find out when the interviews are taking place. Will they call you? Do you need to show up somewhere at a specific date and time? Get the specifics.
7.Don't stay too long! After you meet and greet and find out about the positions don't linger too long looking desperate for work. Leave your name, resume, and move on. Your first impression is what counts!
Remember as you leave the Expo you should have no resumes left but a pile of company business cards or information packets, dates and times to follow up on, and at least a few names for call back and reference information. Now, are you ready?
1. Dress professionally. Don't over do it, a suit and tie or fancy dress is not necessary. Even if you wear jeans, make sure that your clothes are clean and neat. Taking time to present your self as professional is a great "first impression."
2. Bring your equipment. Pencil & Paper, Resumes, & List of References are essential not optional.
3. Research. Do a little research before you show up at the door. Find out which companies are coming to the job expo. If you can't locate this information ahead of time, try to at least be prepared to answer some basic skills questions by reading up on interview techniques. Paul Falcone is always a good author to start with in this department.
4. Present & Respond. When you approach a booth to inquire about work - smile, meet eyes, and present yourself as both friendly and approachable. Be confident (not cocky) about your skills and abilities.
5. Remember to obtain call back information. When at a booth if you leave a resume, make sure you get a business card of company information packet. Write down the name of the person you spoke to so that you can follow up later.
6. Find out the process. When you speak with the company recruiter make sure you know what they are looking for. Ask questions and find out when the interviews are taking place. Will they call you? Do you need to show up somewhere at a specific date and time? Get the specifics.
7.Don't stay too long! After you meet and greet and find out about the positions don't linger too long looking desperate for work. Leave your name, resume, and move on. Your first impression is what counts!
Remember as you leave the Expo you should have no resumes left but a pile of company business cards or information packets, dates and times to follow up on, and at least a few names for call back and reference information. Now, are you ready?
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Do you really need to be "Current?"
Recently while talking with a Senior Level Programmer I ran across this question: Is it really that important to stay current? This programmer, a top level executive, reported that he is noticing some changes in the industry. Specifically he said it is not that the older workers do not have the skills or knowledge but the new grads and younger generation are just thinking on a 'different' level. They work with information, look at projects, and view connections at a whole new level.
Does that make them smarter? In some ways, Yes! Multitasking is vital to your ability to be "current." Can you do it? If not, how can you get there? This is where the importance of education plays a huge role. It does not mean that you have to go back to school and get a degree or perhaps another "degree" but it does mean that you should embrace a Life Long-Learning philosophy. How can you do this? Consider following a few simple steps:
1. Look for ways to enhance what you already know. Seminars, webinars, and continuing educational units are a great way to keep the skills you already have current and updated.
2. Talk to the "new" guys. Although you might consider yourself the expert, chances are you don't "know it all." Having lunch with the Intern, creating peer groups that encompass the incoming employee, and developing relationships with those that are fresh to the environment are great ways to get a new perspective and increase your understanding of the what is out there.
3. Read. Get yourself to your local bookstore and search out what is there. You might be amazed at how much information has accumulated since your last visit.
Keeping your job is an important point in this economy and being "current" is not only important but crucial to that goal. By implying three simple steps you can and will find that you are more aware and perhaps learning a few new tricks to the improve the skills that you already possess.
Does that make them smarter? In some ways, Yes! Multitasking is vital to your ability to be "current." Can you do it? If not, how can you get there? This is where the importance of education plays a huge role. It does not mean that you have to go back to school and get a degree or perhaps another "degree" but it does mean that you should embrace a Life Long-Learning philosophy. How can you do this? Consider following a few simple steps:
1. Look for ways to enhance what you already know. Seminars, webinars, and continuing educational units are a great way to keep the skills you already have current and updated.
2. Talk to the "new" guys. Although you might consider yourself the expert, chances are you don't "know it all." Having lunch with the Intern, creating peer groups that encompass the incoming employee, and developing relationships with those that are fresh to the environment are great ways to get a new perspective and increase your understanding of the what is out there.
3. Read. Get yourself to your local bookstore and search out what is there. You might be amazed at how much information has accumulated since your last visit.
Keeping your job is an important point in this economy and being "current" is not only important but crucial to that goal. By implying three simple steps you can and will find that you are more aware and perhaps learning a few new tricks to the improve the skills that you already possess.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
HOT Job Fair Event
HOT Job Fair(s) Alert
Putting America Back to Work will be hosting another Job Fair.
- Date:June 9, 2009
- Time:10 AM - 3 PM
- Facility:
- Waterford Reception Center
- 6715 Commerce Street
- Springfield, VA 22150
- E-mail Contact: teidra.delacoudray@employmentguide.com
Date
June 9, 2009Time
4:00 PM - 7:00 PMFacility:
Charlotte Knights StadiumFort Mill, SC
Monday, June 1, 2009
Do you need Professional Affiliations?
Are affiliations necessary on your resume? There is a great deal of debate concerning the importance of affiliations on your resume. Should you join one? Which one? How many? Does it really help you stand out? The answer to these questions are both yes and no.
Affiliations are good in the sense that they show your commitment to your career of choice. Being a part of group can help you to locate work, create a peer community, and help you to find continuing measure to enhance and refine your skill set. Yet, most of these groups require payment and dues. The costs are sometimes more than the benefits. Plus, your resume might not have room for added extra's such as affiliations. That is when a good resume writer will weigh the benefits and importance of your affiliations.
Start by asking yourself: Is it really necessary? After 12 years of creating professional resumes we can attest to the value of professional affiliations. Most companies want to see that you are invested in your career of choice enough to join the "group." In addition, many of these affiliations help you to find work, educational courses that can advance your skills, and keep you current in the news of what is happening in your field. Therefore, we highlight recommend that you invest the "due" money and join at least one professional affiliation.
Here are a few Examples:
Teachers Associations of CA
SHRM
NASW
National Association of Realtors
NAPEW
NAHB
Affiliations are good in the sense that they show your commitment to your career of choice. Being a part of group can help you to locate work, create a peer community, and help you to find continuing measure to enhance and refine your skill set. Yet, most of these groups require payment and dues. The costs are sometimes more than the benefits. Plus, your resume might not have room for added extra's such as affiliations. That is when a good resume writer will weigh the benefits and importance of your affiliations.
Start by asking yourself: Is it really necessary? After 12 years of creating professional resumes we can attest to the value of professional affiliations. Most companies want to see that you are invested in your career of choice enough to join the "group." In addition, many of these affiliations help you to find work, educational courses that can advance your skills, and keep you current in the news of what is happening in your field. Therefore, we highlight recommend that you invest the "due" money and join at least one professional affiliation.
Here are a few Examples:
Teachers Associations of CA
SHRM
NASW
National Association of Realtors
NAPEW
NAHB
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