Posts Tagged ‘job hunt’

Job Search Tips: Holding out and moving on – tips for job hunters

August 31st, 2011

By DefensePlacements

With the economy in the shape it’s in today, many individuals are finding themselves without jobs, or with jobs they don’t enjoy waiting for a job in their specialized area to open.  Job hunting is not an easy process especially when you’re looking for a job you want that will supply you with the financial security you deserve.  So what job is worth holding out for and when you bite the bullet and move on and stop waiting for the perfect job that just isn’t coming along?  It all depends…

Holding Out – When and why to wait for on a new job

Patience in job hunting is a difficult enough, and at times waiting too long can make your situation more difficult.  There are a few times where waiting, as tough a task as it may be, can pay off for your career.  First, if you already have a job and are interviewing for a new one, it’s always logical to continue your current job until you get a confirmed offer for the position you’re interested in.  What’s also important to consider here is that you wait long enough for the position.  More often than not, individuals leave a job they don’t enjoy » Read more: Job Search Tips: Holding out and moving on – tips for job hunters

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Job Search Tips: 6 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make

April 28th, 2010
Job Hunting in the Great Recession

By Dr. Paul Powers

Dr. Paul PowersIn any economic climate job hunting is nobody’s idea of fun.  And with the growing number of folks hitting the bricks these days it seems the task is getting even harder.  But that’s not precisely true because the actual job-hunting strategies and techniques required of the professional job changer remain the same in any climate.  What is bothersome, however, is that the process is quite likely to take longer.  This leads to increased stress: financial stress, physical stress, emotional stress and family stress.

Most people do not perform at their best in stressful situations.  They get tired more quickly, they get frustrated, and run out of patience, and they make mistakes.  Here are six of job-hunting mistakes frequently made during a recession.

Mistake #1: Feeling Entitled.

In the new economy your stellar background, great track record, prestigious degree and glowing references guarantee you nothing.  The new employment paradigm is “what have you done for me lately?” » Read more: Job Search Tips: 6 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make

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Job Search Tips: Middle skill jobs are going unfilled

January 20th, 2010

By Judit Price, MS, CDFI, IJCTC, CCM, CPRW

Judit Price

I have long been receiving job availability information from HR managers, recruiters and various organizations and state agencies.  This year the number of positions sent to me has dramatically grown.  When I saw an article in the Boston Business Journal that stated over 50 thousand jobs are vacant in Massachusetts, and a significant number are defined as “middle-skill”, I realized that a large proportion of the open position I receive fit that description.

Middle skills jobs are defined as requiring more than a high school education and less than a 4 year degree.  These jobs, according to the Journal, make up “the largest part of our state and national market.”  These are also positions that tend to be full time, permanent with good wages and opportunities for growth.  They are difficult to outsource and provide long-term stability.  Generally, a 2-year associates program or vocational certificate in a specialty is sufficient.

I raise this issue because when I present to groups the audience is almost entirely professional or managerial and I rarely get calls from this middle-skill workforce.  As a result I fear that too many do not understand that the principles of career planning are fundamental to a successful job search for almost everyone.  This includes assessments, job search strategies and networking training, solid documentation including resume, cover letters and other documents, and good interviewing skills.

The job hunt takes much longer than in the past, and that probably will not change.  In addition, recruiters and hiring managers look for some other factors that help determine which candidates fits their needs as they move through the process.  There are a number of you who have given up, at least temporarily.  To those people I would say you need to ask yourself what are you are doing that is right and what are you doing that is wrong?

Middle Skill Job Seekers Take Note

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