Archive for May, 2011
Amp Up Your Career Search
May 31st
If you feel as though you have exhausted all job boards and social media outlets as job search companions here is another to add to your list.
Career Amp (currently in BETA on Facebook) allows you to connect with friends and see what positions may be open at the companies they work with. In order to sign up, click here and fill out your professional profile and job specifics.
What are the perks?
- Search Opportunities
- Update your profile and make it personal
- Browse connections on Facebook
- See where your friends work and what opportunities are available within their companies
We signed up and will continue to update as we navigate! What do you think about this new Facebook application?
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You Better Know Why
May 25th
“Why do you want to work at ______________?”
This question is most important because a Hiring Manager cannot predict your answer from your resume or previous experience.
Your answer should be unique while showing you have done your research about the company.
How to nail this question:
- The reason you want to work at the company should complement your strengths.
- While researching the brand pay close attention to its growth and movement throughout the industry during past years. Think about how you can contribute to its success and what new and innovative ideas you can bring to the table.
- Make a list of obvious answers and DON’T USE THEM. Guaranteed the five people who interviewed before you gave the same answer. Make it a point to stand out among the rest.
Have anything to add or comments to provide? Please let us know and leave your thoughts.
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Monday’s Mentionings – NYT – The Right Job? It’s Much Like The Right Spouse
May 23rd
Interviewing may be like dating (which we’ve posted about in the past) but hiring is like contemplating marriage.
The New York Times recently interviewed Barry Salzberg, current Chief Executive of Deloitte LLP. He will be taking on a new role in the company come June 1st as Global Chief Executive Of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.
Adam Bryant asks great questions resulting in useful answers for any job seeking candidate.
Here are some of our top questions/answers. We hope this helps you in your interview process.
Q: What [else] is important to your leadership style? How do you drive that message home?
A: It’s not only in the consistent and repetitive messaging. It’s also in the actions because people take their cues not only from what you say, but what you do. And so, people know: Just come to Barry. You are not going to get yelled at. It’s not going to be the end of your career if it’s bad news. You have to come forward with all of it. If you practice it long enough, it becomes routine.
Q: How do you hire? To see the full answer click here.
- Looking for a good marriage
- The person has to believe that the company is the right fit for them as well
- Shouldn’t be one-sided – because if it is, it won’t be a successful marriage
- Looking for values, personality, priorities, a fit
- Experience is obviously important as well
- What makes you different, how do you stand out?
- Great speaking and writing skills…not in the field but in worldly experience
Q: If you could ask someone only a few questions in an interview, what would they be? To see the full answer click here.
- What are the values that are most important to you? And how have you demonstrated your commitment to those values in the last two years?
Q: What are the most important lessons you convey to up-and-comers at Deloitte?
- Brand yourself
- Be honest about yourself
- Be unique
We chose this article to share with you because there are some underlying and hidden general interview tips that could prove useful in your next interview. Let us know what you think about the article. Do you think it can help you in your future interviews?
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Monday’s Mentionings – am New York
May 16th
Today’s am New York points out useful information when attending jobs fairs. Cathryn Vandewater lists five important facts to remember to make the most of your job fair visit.
Our favorite points of mention are:
- Don’t hold back
- Job Fairs are a revolving door. Think about the prospective candidates that have been practicing their speeches for days. Don’t be a robot. Make eye contact, smile, and talk about the company and why you would be a good fit. No hiring manager wants to speak with a broken record.
- Get Personal
- Not holding back also means delving deeper into the company and speaking about recent news and changes within the company. Research the jobs fair’s website to see which vendors will be attending.
- Eat, Sleep, and Be Merry
- Rest up and eat before the fair so you’re not low on energy. You never know who will be watching you drag your feet around from table to table. Be upbeat, smile, and shake everyone’s hands!
- Short and Sweet
- Make sure you follow up. Include the fair where you met and a brief recap of what you discussed.
Do you have any questions about attending your next job fair? Comment and we will answer.
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Revive Your Job Search This Summer
May 11th
If you find that you have been job searching for months and are looking forward to some down time this summer, don’t let the warm weather, beach fun, and enticing vacations tear you away from continuing on your path to success.
If your search has become monotonous follow these five steps to a job search revival.
- Switch It Up
- Change your routine. For example, if you exercise in the morning before you start your search try changing the time until after your daily search is over, or during your lunch break.
- Add-Ons
- Find some volunteer work for the summer months. Get outdoors, meet new people. Volunteer work is great to add to the vacant months on your resume.
- Network More
- With warm weather comes dining outside! Invite some old colleagues and industry folk out for happy hour, lunch, or dinner outside.
- Change Location
- If you’re used to conducting your job search in your home – leave! If you are not close to Wi-Fi make a plan to draft emails or even hand written notes outside for some fresh air and a change of atmosphere.
- Walk It Off
- Instead of sending resumes via snail mail walk your documents over to the office building and drop it off by hand. Not only will you get some exercise but you will also save money!
Do you have any other ideas for amping up your summer search? Please share!
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No Doubt App-Out It
May 5th
We are always looking for innovative, fresh new ways to apply for jobs and network. Heather Mundell, Life and Career Coach, gives some great pointers on her blog, Life@Work.
Free apps on your smart phone, iPhone, or Tablet are great tools to accessing and applying for jobs on the go.
Job Boards that have phone applications include:
- Monster
- Career Builder
- LinkUp
- Indeed
There are also some dashboards you can download for free like TweetDeck and Hootsuite. These dashboards make all your social media sites reachable from one place.
If you’re not app savvy try downloading one app at a time to get familiar with the interface. Don’t overwhelm yourself – searching for a job is hard enough. Good luck and comment if you have questions!
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About – About.me
May 3rd
Resumes, cover letters, networking, thank you cards, and interviews are all components of your job search.
We have touched upon how creating a website can help you in your job search in the past but About.me is a new way to connect, update, and get creative while bringing all your social media networks to one platform – accessible by all who visit your page.
Some perks:
- Consolidate all your online profiles (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter)
- Track how many people see your profile, where they are coming from, and what they are doing on your page.
- A huge plus to signing up is 50 free business cards from MOO. (You just have to pay for shipping.)
The steps to signing up are so easy:
- Go to the website – About.me
- Sign Up
- Fill in your information, personal site, a little bio
- Start creating your personal page – you can personalize
- Colors
- Fonts
- Image
- Layout
The point is to describe you, get connected, be creative, and network with Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and all other social media platforms from one place!
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Hiring Internally – Business Development Associate
May 3rd
Pyramid Consulting Group, a multi divisional recruitment firm, is looking to add a Business Development Executive to their team. PCG places professionals across a broad spectrum of industries from fortune 500 companies to start-up ventures.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in an entrepreneurial venture, room for tremendous growth, and a fun work environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Connect with various brands to educate them about Pyramid Consulting Group’s services and structure
- Previous experience in sales in a relatable environment a MUST
- Personable, outgoing, and exceptional communication skills
Job Qualifications:
- 2-5 years experience in sales
Please submit your resume to jobs@pyramidcg.com with “Business Development Associate” in the subject for consideration. While we appreciate all candidates only those qualified will be contacted. Thank you for your application.
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