Sites For Seekers
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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Pen and Paper – Obsolete?
Mar 31st
The title of this post may be frightening but instead of running scared – learn, adapt, and be the first to master new technology.
We can’t tell you how many times we’ve heard:
“If only I published a blog sooner.”
“I wish I started my twitter account before all the ‘hoop-la.’”
We came across these two very different video resumes, yes, video resumes, and we think they are amazing and very useful.
However, producing a resume like this takes a lot of work and knowledge. You most definitely don’t want to create something that isn’t top notch because not only will it look bad but it may ruin your reputation.
For instance, when Dave Berzack posted his video resume he received 50,000 hits within the first week of posting. He is now a very successful freelancer.
And then you have someone like Graeme Anthony, whose video is more subdued, gets straight to the point, and is more interactive. We especially like the links that pop up on the left side of his introductory video.
Video resumes may be the wave of the future but proceed with caution. Do it right and professionally or don’t do it.
Good luck moving forward. And stay updated – You don’t want to be left behind!
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Welcome To “MY” Website – The Online Approach
Mar 28th
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.com. Shortly 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.
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It’s Not Your Experience – It’s Your Email Address
Mar 23rd
One of the “22 Secrets HR Won’t Tell You About Getting A Job” is:
“We will judge you based on your e-mail address. Especially if it’s something inappropriate like kinkyboots101@hotmail.com or johnnylikestodrink@gmail.com.” –Rich DeMatteo, a recruiting consultant in Philadelphia. c/o Shine from Yahoo
To elaborate more on the above observation please be sure to choose a professional, simple email address when applying for jobs.
- Choose one email address for resume submissions, job applications and contact correspondence. Not only will this keep you organized but you won’t have to change your “non-professional” email address that you’ve had since high school.
- Create an address that is identifyable as you. For example – firstname.lastname@______.com. Try to steer clear of names based on your hobbies, significant others, and pets. You want the HR Manager to quickly recognize it’s you in their inbox.
For more on HR secrets listed by Shine from Yahoo click here. Happy hunting!
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Sites For Seekers – Business Pundit
Mar 21st
In a recent article posted on Business Pundit we read through the “Ten Body Language Techniques To Make You Succeed in Business” and felt truly connected to one in particular – 1. Control Your Facial Expressions
“Body language techniques” are especially hard to master in everyday life, let alone in a one on one interview with a potential employer.
If you were interviewing a candidate and they turned their nose up, literally, at a job responsibility, would you want to hire them? What if the interviewee smiled every time you mentioned something that would seem unappealing to others?
This post is meant to encourage you to be more aware of your facial expressions in general and more importantly in an interview.
DO NOT
• Yawn
• Lose eye contact
• Touch your face
• Fidget
• Squint
• Purse your lips
• Bite your lip
DO
• Smile often
• Hold strong eye contact
• Maintain a facial expression as though you are highly engaged in the conversation and extremely interested in the position
Most times when you’re nervous you may flinch, look away when thinking, fidget, and touch your face.
Pay attention! Your face is the first and last thing an interviewer will remember. Make a good first impression.
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Sites For Seekers – Corn On The Job
Mar 10th
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.
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Thank You For Accepting Me
Mar 8th
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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!
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Super S’s
Mar 2nd
This post, inspired by Miriam Salpeter, may help you in your job search if you find you lack experience required to apply for a job that you know you are qualified for. These Super S’s will aid in marketing you so you do not have to “exaggerate” your experience on your resume.
Strength
- Highlight your transferable skills. Job descriptions will almost always list all skills required to apply but that doesn’t necessarily mean you must meet all of them. Find a skills that would be considered synonymous with one’s listed. If you’re not an exact match for the job but know your past experience is something you can use successfully in the position, apply anyway. Everyone has something special to offer. Don’t let the job description deter you from applying. Be strong, list your achievements and remain confident.
Soft Skills
- Your Emotional Intelligence Quotient (EQ) is also an important factor to consider when writing a cover letter and drafting a “specialized for the job” resume.
- People want to hire someone who they can get along with. Being personable, outgoing, and a team player are just as important as your administrative, software, and operational skills.
Social Media
- Interacting on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are all great ways to make you more visible.
- Following companies within your industry, initiating discussions and forum groups on a company’s Facebook wall, Twitter page, and LinkedIn profile are also all great steps in the right direction.
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Don’t forget – your resume is your selling point. This one piece of paper is your ticket to a foot in the door at your potential next job. Use it wisely and consult the Super S’s if you’re lacking any experience when applying for a job where you know your contribution would make a difference.
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Your “My Next Move”
Feb 28th
My Next Move is an informative and educational website for job seekers. This website has so much to offer candidates who are exploring different career options and help guide them in the right direction.
If you have questions about a certain industry, job title, salary, ect. this website brings together all those answers to help you on your way.
For example; if you want to work in Retail the site will provide you with the following:
• Knowledge – what you need to know before applying
• Skills – the skills you should possess before seriously being considered for this type of positions
• Abilities – what verbal skills, ideas, and logic you should have for this specific role
• Personality – traits you need to be successful at this role
• Technology – skills in various software to be considered for this position
• Education – lists general education needed to apply
• Job Outlook – Average salary and new job opportunities
• Explore More – other jobs in this area that may interest you
With this interactive tool finding a job that interests you won’t only be limited to a job description. Look deeper into the job that you think you want and you may find something else that inspires you.
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A Click In The Right Direction – Free Career Tests
Feb 23rd
One of our favorite career writers and job search experts, Alison Doyle, has posted another efficiently informative article regarding career happiness.
The post is short and touches on some points to ponder whether you’re currently working or not.
If you’re truly unhappy in your job or confused at why it’s taken you so long to find a job that’s right for you take a career personality test.
After some research we’ve found some free tests that may add some insight into your job woes.
Career Path via Career Builder
*We tested this one and the results were spot on! We were provided with our “interests” and “style” based on color.
The colors include -
Red – Expediting
Green – Communicating
Blue – Planning
Yellow – Administrating
Good luck with you job search and email us with any questions.
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