Elevator Pitch– What is it? A thirty second speech to interest an employer and an important part of the job search arsenal that everyone should have.
How does one prepare an elevator pitch and make it effective?
Start talking about your career by focusing on some aspect of your job that you are passionate about and successful [...]
Hiring Remains Weak— Hiring remains weak and employers may be cutting their staffs again. This suggests that companies won’t be adding enough workers in August to lower the 9.5 percent unemployment rate.
The government’s July jobs report showed that the economy lost a net total of 131,000 jobs last month. Excluding the impact of the elimination [...]
Job Search Phone Calls — Even if you have excellent communication skills and are an outgoing person, the job search phone call to a frend, relative or colleague is difficult. You feel like a panhandler asking for quarters on the street. Try this. Instead of asking them for a job, ask them if they are [...]
Job Interview Tips An interview is one of the most important aspects in the hiring process. You need to demonstrate that you understand the needs of the interviewer and what the company is hoping to achieve by filling this position, and then explain, using specific examples from your past experience, why you can meet those [...]
Unemployment Benefit Extension: Everyone who is on extended unemployment benefits and counting on congress to pass another extension of those benefits should be concerned. Even though Democratic officials in the House may try to revive the long-stalled jobless aid bill next week as a stand-alone bill, there may not have enough time to pass the measure to the President before [...]
Temporary Government Employment Saves the Jobs Report: Below is a summary of the last weeks jobs report
Total change in non-farm payroll : added 431,000 jobs
Government added 390,000 jobs
Private Sector added 41,000 jobs (summary below)
Logging & Mining added 10,000
Construction lost 35,000
Manufacturing added 29,000
Durable goods added 34,000
Non-durable goods lost 5,000
Services added 37,000
Wholesale Trade added 2,000
Retail Trade [...]
Improving Job Scene Prediction: I usually keep my predictions to myself. But research indicates the job scene is improving. The upcoming jobs report next Friday, June 4th is likely to show 330,00 or more new jobs. While that is very good news (if my prediction is close to accurate) its not yet time to celebrate. [...]
Appearance is Important– Employers everywhere have large numbers of qualified and overqualified applicants for jobs they are filling. That translates into them being more selective than ever. That “selectiveness” is beyond job qualifications, resumes and cover letters.
You need to stand out in a positive way from your competitors if you really want that job. That [...]
Employed but Looking-Are you employed and looking for a better job? If you have non existent or limited prospects with your employer, the most likely way to get a job offer from a competitor is by networking with peers at other companies and leaders in your field.
It’s done at conferences, formal meetings, and casual lunches [...]
Status of U.S. Employment–
In March, non-farm payroll employment rose by 162,000.
Job growth continued in temporary help services and
in health care. Federal government employment increased
due to the hiring of temporary workers for Census 2010.
Job losses continued in financial activities and in
information.
Temporary help services added 40,000 jobs in March.
Since September 2009, temporary help services employment has
risen [...]
Get Ready for a Job Fair–Put resumes a pen and note paper in an attractive business portfolio. Dress appropriately and use a breath mint. Smile, use a firm handshake and look the interviewer in the eye. Collect business cards so you can follow-up with a letter. Be ready to learn from other job seekers who [...]