Archive for March, 2011

Welcome To “MY” Website – The Online Approach

Have you ever thought about taking your LinkedIn profile to the next level? Do you get frustrated with the limitations LinkedIn has on expanding your job history and experience?

Even if you’re not “web savvy” there are many ways you can start a website, for yourself, dedicated to your job search.  A model example comes from Jared Kreiner.

According to the New York Times:

When he wanted to change jobs last June, Jared Kreiner, a public relations account supervisor in New York, designed his own job-hunting site, www.jaredkriener.comShortly afterward, a former colleague who was about to leave the public relations firm G. S. Schwartz & Company recommended Mr. Kreiner to her manager as a possibility to replace her – and mentioned his Web site.”

Once he landed a job, which he said was made easier with his website; he removed his resume from his website, but left the site live. You never know when you might have to repost an updated resume.

If you’re looking for an easy way to start – check out some blog publishing applications like WordPress, Blogger, and many other user friendly publishing sites searchable through Google.

If you are currently working and are confidentially looking for a job we do not recommend starting a website for your job search. This can jeopardize your current job.

However, if you’re currently unemployed and haven’t been receiving the response you’re looking for, take your search and selling points a step further and research some great ways to market yourself through a website of your own.

Good luck.

Short and Sweet, Thank You.

If you are wondering whether or not to send a thank you card after an interview the answer will always be YES.  After you choose a tasteful, simple, and professional card (some suggestions pictured below) you should draft your note first.

To avoid mistakes and ripping up a perfectly fresh thank you card, get out some scrap paper and start scribbling.

To help get you started we have drafted a simple and “to the point” thank you note which should get your gears turning and hopefully, inspire you to add your own personal twist to the follow up note. Keep in mind that you want to HOLD the recipients attention. Short and sweet make the best notes…

If you are having trouble finding a suitable card please see below for our top five picks.

1. Papyrus $3.95 (for one card) 2. Kate’s Paperie $15.00 (set of 10) 3. Staples $11.99 (Set of 50) 4. Crane & Co. $15.00 (Set of 10) 5. Smythson Of Bond Street $52.00 (Set of 10)

For more suggestions on Thank You Card notes and ideas please feel free to comment. Good luck on your interview and remember – FOLLOW UP!


Sites For Seekers – Corn On The Job

While scrolling through our Twitter feed this morning we came across this “retweet” by @Cachinko (http://www.chachinko.com/Careers) about @CornOnTheJob (http://www.cornonthejob.com).

The most recent post “Top 5 Shiny Happy Resume Optimization Tips,” a guest post  by Craig Fisher, lists some quality clues to help make your resume sparkle like a shiny new penny!

Corn On The Job, created by Rich DeMatteo, has covered recent topics like:

  • The Top Most Desirable Mentors
  • Engulfed In Your Career or Job Search? Unplug.
  • Announcing The Launch of JobHuntChat.com
  • She Broke My Heart When She Asked, “Is LinkedIn The Same As Career Builder?
  • Lunch Interviews – They’re NOT About The Food

Not only are these posts insightful and straight to the point but they are interesting, funny, and have personality.

Visit the site today!

Today’s HOT NEW JOBS!

Human Resources Coordinator

Our client is a trendy, up and coming luxury retail brand looking to add a Human Resources Coordinator to their team.

Job Responsibilities

  • Securely process and maintain forms for new hires, benefits enrollment and payroll runs (both salaried and freelance)
  • Screen all incoming resumes and file accordingly
  • Manage the NY office by maintaining supplies and a clean premises; supervise office staff
  • Ensure office policies are adhered to; supplies are maintained and cost effective
  • Propose and manage a shipping system that is timely and cost effective
  • When applicable, propose and manage a company mail room
  • Coordinate office-wide meetings and gatherings
  • Coordinate office and storage moves
  • Support teams during special events such as market week by ordering additional supplies and ensuring appropriate spaces are properly configured and maintained
  • Maintain a safe and secure working environment, serve as main point of contact for building security

Job Qualifications:

  • A Bachelors degree or equivalent is preferred
  • Prior experience in administrative and supervisory roles is preferred
  • Knowledge of human resources management practices and procedures is preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is required

Please send your resume to resumes@pyramidfashion.com with “Human Resources Coordinator” in the subject for consideration.  While we appreciate all candidates only those qualified will be contacted. Thank you for your application.

Graphic/Web Designer

Our client is a New York-based luxury services company seeking an experienced web/graphic designer.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Work with Marketing Director to
    • design and layout print materials, including newspaper and magazine ads, brochures, media kits and internal forms/collateral as necessary;
    • design online banner ads to specification and other online and digital collateral for use on the corporate website, blast emails, blog, social media platforms and mobile applications;
    • Create corporate presentations in PowerPoint (preferred) or Keynote;
    • Manage look and feel of brand social media platforms – create imagery for the corporate blog, Facebook, Twitter & YouTube pages and any additional assets, and contribute to content on these platforms;
    • Design tradeshow signage and out of home advertisements, as necessary;
  • Work with outside creative agency to implement any new creative campaigns;
  • Work well under pressure in a time-sensitive team environment
  • Ability to multitask and produce high quality work

Job Qualifications:

  • An online portfolio with at least 4 years of design experience
  • Demonstrated experience in development of creative assets across both print and digital platforms
  • Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Proficiency with HTML/CSS (in DreamWeaver and/or others) and Flash
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint
  • Ability and willingness to create and test multiple designs while working with project managers and developers
  • Ability to take a project from concept through to completion
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail

Please submit your resume to resumes@pyramidfashion.com with “Graphic Designer” in the subject for consideration.  While we appreciate all candidates only those qualified will be contacted. Thank you for your application.

Thank You For Accepting Me

As avid networkers here at Pyramid Consulting Group we appreciate and acknowledge all social media invitations and acceptances.

When reaching out to companies, candidates, and clients we make sure to respond with a quick thank you and recognition of what it means to us to be part of a new network.

Here are a few examples of how we give thanks for our ever growing networks on all social media platforms.

Twitter

  • Once we receive new followers we respond with –

Hi name! Thank you for your follow – Please visit our blog and subscribe to our newsletter – http://bit.ly/aDeyiA

LinkedIn

  • After “linking in” with someone new we send a message that reads -

Dear Name,

Thank you for accepting me as part of your professional network. I look forward to partnering with you in the near future.

Best,

Name

Facebook

  • Recruiters at Pyramid Consulting Group keep their personal Facebook pages private.  However, we do have a company page that we encourage all of our readers to follow because we consistently:
    • Stream open jobs
    • Announce contests
    • Link to insider industry news
    • Job, Career, and Interview advice

Make sure to send a thank you! Not only is it professional but it proves that you are thorough with following up and skilled at networking.

Good luck!