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It is a "Write off"

2010-03-24T09:59:00.000-07:00

It's tax deductible! Yes, did you know that the money you spend to have your resume written or even rewritten is a tax write off? Don't put it off any longer. Secure your future TODAY & a write off too!

Hot Job Fair Event! Inland Empire, CA

2009-09-29T16:44:00.000-07:00

INLAND EMPIRE CAREER EXPO
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH 2009

11AM - 2PM

AYRES HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER

1945 E. HOLT BLVD

ONTARIO, CA 91761

(Free Admission & Free Parking)

INLAND EMPIRE'S WHITE COLLAR & BLUE COLLAR JOB FAIR! Don't miss this chance to meet face-to-face with the area’s top employers who are hiring for positions from all types of industries. YOU may be exactly what they are looking for; YOU may have the experience, skills, and talent that they want; YOU may find your next job at this event! Have your resume ready! Visit us today!

Also the COLLEGE & VOCATIONAL SCHOOL EXPO will run concurrently with the Job Fair. If you are a recent graduate or unemployed/employed adult looking for educational opportunities, this will be the perfect venue for you! Admissions representatives from 2-year colleges, 4-year colleges, vocational/trade schools, online programs, etc will be in attendance to answer all of your questions. Some schools will be hiring for teachers and other education personnel.

October is Referral Month - Earn Commission

2009-09-24T07:56:00.000-07:00

During the month of October (2009) The Resourcer is helping you put the money back in your pocket. Every purchased resume order that you refer you'll receive $10.00 (cash). Start referring up your friends and get read to earn your commission.

The NEW Cover Letter - Where the Power Is.

2009-09-24T07:46:00.000-07:00

Yes, it is more than likely that you have heard people comment lately that the economy is showing some positive signs of turn around. The hardest part of these statements comes in the shape or form of understanding where that turn around is happening. I don't believe we are seeing it across the board but there are some positive changes happening.

Truthfully speaking there are still a wealth of jobs to be had. Yet, again companies are much more selective and willing to wait on filling the position until just the right person comes along. That is precisely why a new important factor has just starting popping up on our job posting radar.

The Cover Letter!

Before the cover letter was more of a formality. If you included one great. If not, it was not really a make or break issue. However, we are finding out that today your cover letter is very key. It can either provide immediate reading of your resume or make your emailed submission hit the trash bin without even so much as a glance at the resume attached.

It is clear that the "new" cover letters are much more like mini one page proposals then merely just a cover letter. They are taking the shape of the "bait" that will get you in the door.

What do you need to know:
Don't play around with fancy wording, avoid giving too much information, but write it clearly and most importantly - PROOF READ!

Need additional help? Contact us for pointers (click here).

Teaming up!

2009-08-11T07:52:00.000-07:00

Teamster event. The Resourcer is teaming with Barnes and Nobles this month. Order a Professional Resume package and receive a free Barnes and Nobles gift card. Hurry! This great deal is only available during the month of August 2009.

Hot Job Fair Alert

2009-07-29T06:55:00.000-07:00

Hot Job Fair Alert:
INLAND EMPIRE
Career Event
Cost: FREE

Date: Thursday - July 30, 2009
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m

Location: DoubleTree Hotel
222 North Vineyard Ave. Ontario, CA 91764
What to bring: Resume

San Diego
Career Event
Cost: FREE

Date: Thursday - August 13, 2009
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m

Location: Four Season Hotel
8110 Aero Dr. San Diego, CA 92123
What to Bring: Resume

Hot Job Fair Events

2009-07-20T15:00:00.000-07:00

Northern CA Job Fairs July 2009

July 29, 2009
Monster.com Job Fair
Doubletree Hotel, San Jose, CA
For more information visit http://resources.monster.com/job-fairs/

Jobs & Careers Job Fair
University of Phoenix, San Francisco, CA
For more information visit www.jobscareers.com

July 30, 2009
Golden Future Career Fairs’ San Francisco Career Expo – 11am to 2pm
The Clarion Hotel San Francisco Airport, 401 E. Millbrae Ave., Millbrae, CA For more information visit www.goldenfuturecareerfairs.com

What to bring: Resume/Reference List

Make the Sale

2009-07-15T06:57:00.000-07:00

I just love reading all the techniques and tools that marketing requires to get your reader by the nose and pull them in. Advertise here, make the sale. Show this profit margin, make the sale. Hire this gru, make the sale. Technically overstate but only slightly, make the sale. Why can't I just point out the truth that a powerful resume will get you an interview and have that be enough? Why? Because chances are you have never heard of The Resourcer, have no idea that we write and create powerful professional resumes from start to finish, help you search career markets, locate jobs, apply, and even prep you for the interview. Chances are you have never heard about us because, I don't buy into the marketing scheme of: Make the sale.

The rather ironic point in all of this leans directly towards the fact that I am generating a marketing scheme and plan for you. Taking your skills and abilities, putting them on paper, establishing a market research package that will help you succeed in certain job areas is exactly what The Resourcer does so that you can, Make the Sale. Ironic?

The Career Stimulus Package 2009

2009-07-13T06:39:00.000-07:00

As 2009 continues its progress we are seeing more and more campaigns and initiatives launched in the efforts to help people get their feet under them.

Recently in our searches for ways to help people develop themselves and achieve their career goals we ran across this new campaign started in Denver CO. It is called the Career Stimulus Package. An entire website is set up and devoted to help you navigate how to apply. The campaign offers education, paid internships, and career shadowing. It only takes a short essay as to your reason for applying. Learn more: click here.

HOT Summer Military Job Fair Events

2009-07-01T07:52:00.000-07:00

July 12-13, 2009 Dallas, TX Orion Hiring Conference
July 19-20, 2009 San Diego, CA Orion Hiring Conference
July 19-20, 2009 Fishkill, NY Orion Hiring Conference
July 26-28, 2009 Chicago, IL Orion Hiring Conference
August 2-3, 2009 Baltimore, MD Orion Hiring Conference
August 11, 2009 Fort Leavenworth, KS ACAP/FMWR Job Fair
August 13-14, 2009 Seattle, WA Orion Hiring Conference
August 20, 2009 Fort McPherson, GA Job Fair
More info: ACAP & ACS 404-464-3266
August 23-24, 2009 Dallas, TX Orion Hiring Conference
August 25, 2009 Patuxent River NAS, GA Job Fair
Patuxent River Naval Air Station 3pm-7pm
JT Daugherty Conference Center Ctr.
22111 Three Notch Road
August 27, 2009 Fort Leonard Wood, MO ACAP Mini Job Fair
August 30-31, 2009 San Diego, CA Orion Hiring Conference
August 31-Sept 1, 2009 Norfolk, VA Orion Hiring Conference

"It takes Money to Make Money"

2009-06-29T07:55:00.000-07:00

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.

Get a free assessment today! Click Here.

BOB's Big Boy Comeback - Means JOBS

2009-06-28T07:58:00.000-07:00

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

HOT Job Fair Events June 30th

2009-06-25T06:52:00.000-07:00

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

Is it really Hopeless?

2009-06-24T07:55:00.000-07:00

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.

Hot Job Fair Event

2009-06-22T07:38:00.000-07:00

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

The Face of Change

2009-06-16T09:05:00.000-07:00

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.

Win a Resume

2009-06-15T14:41:00.000-07:00

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!

HOT Job Fair - June 13, 2009

2009-06-12T08:44:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-06-12T08:25:00.000-07:00

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.

Where do you want to work?

2009-06-11T07:25:00.000-07:00

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.

HOT Job Fair

2009-06-05T08:24:00.000-07:00

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 2009
Location: 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"

2009-06-05T07:59:00.000-07:00

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

Career Expo Ready - Are you?

2009-06-04T08:06:00.000-07:00

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?

Do you really need to be "Current?"

2009-06-03T09:20:00.000-07:00

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.

HOT Job Fair Event

2009-06-02T08:14:00.000-07:00

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

Same Date but in South Carolina - Putting America Back to Work Job Fair event:

Date

June 9, 2009

Time

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Facility:

Charlotte Knights Stadium
Fort Mill, SC

Do you need Professional Affiliations?

2009-06-01T09:32:00.000-07:00

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

HOT Job Fair Event

2009-05-29T07:04:00.001-07:00

ALERT: HOT Job Fair Event : Detroit "Putting America Back to Work." Job Fair Series
Date: June 17th 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Location:

Lawrence Tech University
Wayne H. Buell Management Center
21000 West 10 mile Rd. (Entrance just west of Northwestern Hwy)
Southfield, MI 48075

An Interview Question - Are you ready?

2009-05-27T07:05:00.000-07:00

"How would you describe the amount of structure, direction, and feedback that you need to excel?"

A powerful interview question and one that many companies will utilize to find out about your personality type. This question was retrieved from Paul Falcone's 96 Great Interview Questions to ask Before You Hire.

Wouldn't it be great if you could have all the answers to questions such as this one? Understanding the answers before you have the questions could create ease and confidence. That is why choosing to read books about what companies look at, or managers should consider is a great way to start the interview process. It puts you in their shoes and helps you think about yourself, your answers, and your skills/abilities from their perspective. That is powerful!

To answer the interview question above Paul Falcone shares that any new hire will need training and orientation. Typically the first 90 days is considered normal adjustment time. He also mentions that some individuals thrive on feedback while others work well independently. Paul's main purpose with this question is to help managers and executives see that 80% of applicants will usually go with the middle ground: "A combination of both." Where do you fall? Be sure you know and are ready to address these and similar questions in your interview process.

Where are your Resources?

2009-05-26T07:23:00.000-07:00

When it comes to finding work you might have to consider where the resources are that will help you. Sometimes resources are as obvious as the paper's want ads and other times you really have to dig in and hunt them down. However, today's technology advances put you and your career resources ahead of the times. Even if you are unsure how to weed through it all there are still several great places to visit. For example your town or city's chamber of commerce. As a part of our search for great career tips we stumbled across this website for jobs in Ohio: Job Fair Ohio. In addition to their various avenues for helping people in Ohio find work they also took the time to list and provide links to several Ohio career centers and resources that help people find their way. Take a look at a few of these:

Just click the link and you are ready to begin a whole new search. Don't live in Ohio? Not to worry there are many similar sites to be found in all 50 states. It just takes sometime but the jobs and "your" options are out there.

HOT Job Fair Event (s)

2009-05-22T08:03:00.000-07:00

Mark your calender! Two Hot Alerts for Job Fairs that are coming soon!

Putting America Back to Work in Las Vegas is happening on June 9th. Here are the details:

The Orleans Hotel & Casino
4500 W. Tropicana Avenue
E-mail Contact: dana.keys@employmentguide.com
Contact Phone # (702) 362-5080

June 10th 2009 - Sacramento Job Fair from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Center located at 6151 H. Street.

One Company - Several Avenues

2009-05-22T07:47:00.000-07:00

A few posts back we talked about searching for that dream job. Make a list was one of the priorities that we encouraged you to start with in your exploration.

What about starting with a company that does several different things well? Take for instances Sony. They are a company that has computers, media, music, and even TV/Movie standings. The range of employment opportunities are endless, not to mention global.

Here is a brief glimpse from Sony's Home Career Page:

At Sony, we believe that diversity is key to our competitive advantage and we value the collective strengths of all our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), with an unwavering commitment to Affirmative Action (AA) for Minorities (M), Women (F), Individuals with Disabilities (D), and Veterans (V).

Sony Corporation of America

Sony Electronics Inc.

Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.

Sony Online Entertainment LLC

Sony Computer Entertainment of America Inc.

Sony DADC Americas

International Opportunities

Careers in Europe

Global Careers

HOT Job Fair Event

2009-05-21T07:26:00.000-07:00

Alert: HOT Job Fair Event happening in San Antonio Monday June 15th 2009. Location: Omni San Antonio Hotel 9821 Colonnade Blvd. Be there with Resumes in hand between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

The Search is On...

2009-05-21T07:12:00.000-07:00

"Sounds like a dream job!" Ever hear yourself say that to other people as they describe their work? Why is it that the grass is always green on their side of the fence? Believe it or not there are still dream jobs for the taking. Today it means that if you want that dream job you have to search.

Where do you start? By creating a list. What type of job do you want to have? What type of company would you see yourself at? What are your goals and ambitions with that job?

Remember picking a hobby for a job can turn that hobby into work. Therefore, try instead to pick a position or career that you know you are good at. If you can sell, then work in sales. If you can lead then consider business management or organizational development. Not sure what you are good at? Stop and ask those who know you best.

Now that you are ready it is time to get on the search engines and visit sites such as Monster.com, Career Builder, Simply Hired, and many others. The great thing is all of these sites offer free searches. Make sure to use the advance buttons to really narrow down your finds. Once you find a few companies start keeping track of their names. Visit their websites and browse their career pages. Many times companies have a broader range of job openings than they actually post on sites such as Monster. It will take time and a notebook for tracking but you can and will find several positions that you might believe are you true fit!

Are you a New Grad?

2009-05-20T09:09:00.000-07:00

Are you a new Grad? Are you wondering where to look for employment? Did you know that many companies consider new grads for hire in a variety of ways? Take the US Environmental Protection Agency for example. They currently have openings for New Grads, they offer internships, fellowships, post doctorate positions, and more.

After the graduation parties are over and the search for work begins it can be hard to think of where to start. Especially considering the economic downturn your outlook on the current openings that await you might be bleak. That is why it is good to start by considering companies that offer internships. Usually this is a great foot in the door opportunity. Many companies provide paid positions. It just take a little searching.

In fact, some companies such as Edward Jones consider you while you are still in school. This is another great venue to work on getting your name out there and preparing your career ahead of time.

HOT Job Fair

2009-05-20T08:27:00.000-07:00

IBM has posted their up coming job Fair list for 2009 and here are a few of the HOT dates that you don't want to miss out on. May 20th IBM is offering a Tech Expo - Top Secret at the Tysons Corner in Virgina. Then on May 21st it will hold the Corporate Gray - Security Clearance Job Fair in Arlington Virgina. Get your Suit and Tie ready, several copies of your resume on professional paper and head out to explore the openings at IBM.

Company of the Day - Wegmans Food Market

2009-05-18T13:42:00.000-07:00

It is important to realize that there are still great companies out there. That once you find a job and move into your career pattern you can and will be successful and life can resume a steady pace. Today we stop to take a look at one of those companies. A Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For winner: Wegmans Food Market. This is a family owned food chain and they still work hard to recognize their employees. Fortune states: "Recent offerings at this family-owned supermarket chain: Employees could buy gift cards of up to $250 at a 10% discount to help with food costs; Wegmans is also rolling out free yoga classes at each of its stores."

Even more impressive is that there are both full and part time job openings. Careers such as Warehouse Product Selector, Computer Operator, Data Architect, and Part Time Customer Service positions are just a few of the several on the list of openings. Take time to visit Wegmans website and view all of the exciting changes that this company is putting into place this year (2009).

The Best of Times & The Worst of Times

2009-03-13T07:05:00.000-07:00

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." As is evident in today's economy life can be likened to the simple quote by Charles Dickens. For some life has remained the same. Work, home, and play continue in the same carefree fashion. Yet, for a vast majority life has changed dramatically creating a sense of urgency and need. Where and how do we find work? Although that answer might seem to elude even the most diligent job seeker the real answer is that there are still jobs out there for the having. However, instead of them seeking you out of the pile you are going to have to pursue them.

The job market is rapidly changing from an employer seeking market to an employee seeking market. What does that mean for you? In short, it means that if you want a job you are going on a hunt. It will require that you submit not just 10 resumes this time around, rather 100 resumes. Thank you notes, follow up telephone calls, and pursuit are a must and not an option in this market. Does that mean it is the Worst of times? Not exactly. You can and will find work. But you will need to be a little more creative and a "lot more willing" to seek it out.