Your Career Advice & Job Search Guide

A One-Stop Solution For All Employment Services

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:34:31 -0600

The worth of employment services in industry is tough to argue against. They make available services mutually for the company and member of staff except there are positive issues you should think about when looking to make use of a employment organization. This editorial endeavours to provide potential workers an inspiration of how staffing organizations function and the traditions in which to obtain the most excellent practice from all of their services.At the outset, you have to keep in mind that staffing services are not readily available to perform as your individual recruiter.Loads of profession seekers formulate the error of philosophy that staffing agencies will contribute hours and hours to the discovery of jobs for them. This is a widespread misapprehension that applicants have; it is not the profession of enrolment services to expend their occasion rummaging around the internet and broadsheets to come across for you appropriate arrangements. They will provide you with a pr...

Turn Freelancing Into Your Parallel Career

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:26:22 -0600

While you still have a job, why not start a parallel career byfreelancing and aim towards the end goal of being your own bosswhich is what changing career the Parallel Career Way is allabout? Don't wait until you face a midlife crisis or after youlost or quit your job. Today, literally millions of people all over the world haveestablished highly-successful careers as freelancers. Many ofthese work-from-home professionals have found that freelancingoffers a dream lifestyle - flexible working hours, free frombosses, total control, independence and 'good money'. As a freelancer you act as an expert or specialist in your fieldon a projectcontract basis. You're an independent contractor orsome call you a Free Agent. You're not on anyone's payroll.You're self-employed. Your remuneration for eachprojectcontract is based on a fee.The type of projects available for freelancers are as many asthere are job functions in the traditional workplace. Theseinclude auditing, copywri...

Escaping from your Job Search Groundhog Day

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:33:31 -0600

The actor Bill Murray earned critical acclaim for hisperformance in 's Lost in Translation. It was a great movieabout someone feeling like he was in a rut - both with hiscareer and his personal life - and how he escaped from it. Aneven more striking example of someone stuck in a rut can befound in a movie Bill Murray starred in ten years earlier -'s Groundhog Day. Some of you may have seen the movie. Evenif you have, I'd like to recount the highlights of the story foryou and how this perspective can help you in your job search.THE GROUNDHOG DAY STORYIn Groundhog Day, Bill Murray plays a weatherman who has to liveGroundhog Day over and over until he gets it "right." To makematters more complicated, he is the only one who knows he wakesup every day and it's February nd -- to everyone else, life isprogressing as usual. Plus, he has no idea why he has to livethe day over and over again and no idea how to get out of it.First he tries being really mean to everyone. T...

Staffing Agencies - Just What Do They Do

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:49:14 -0600

Getting a job in these troubled times has not become easy. Not to say that it was not already moderately hard before. Getting the job of your dreams is one thing, but it can also be quite a challenge to get a job that best fits your qualifications - this has not been one of the easiest things to do also. For most people, they sometimes settle on the job that they have right now; because it brings them the money they need to settle their expenses and it allows them to get a foothold in their lives.There is always a thought in the back of their mind that they will be able to change their jobs and get a better one in the future, but how often does that happen in the world. We are talking about millions of people all over the world settling for the job that they have and waiting for the opportunity to unshackle themselves from the current situation Maybe one in one thousand of these people actually get this opportunity and what you need to do is to change your own luck and change your ow...

Case Study on Career Coaching

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:17:05 -0600

Career coaching is a valuable tool to use in all spectrum ofcareer development. Recently one subject found the value of thisservice so rewarding that he gave his permission to use thisstudy so others could benefit from his experience.The subject name is Wilbert so as to protect his identity. He isa director of a wilderness program for challenged students. Hesought the service of Aria Career Development Services becausehe had an immediate need to increase his job productivity. Atthe initial meeting with the coach he indicated that he wantedto improve his job. He was managing quite a few taskssimultaneously, which interfere with his productivity. As aresult, he felt overwhelmed. One of his main problems was time management. This was evidentwhen he showed up late for his first meeting with the coach. Heappeared stress from the pressure of his job. During the intake session, Wilbert indicated that he wanted toprioritize his task, work on time management, developcommunicati...

The Benefits of an Employment Agency

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:02:26 -0600

One of the things you need to understand about the job market is that there is plenty of competition and the numbers do not hit you until you realise that there are millions of people looking for jobs on a daily basis. Millions of people all over the world. You have to think global, not local; because the job market now spans a borderless arena.When thinking about your next job, or if you have been looking for a job for a while now, you must re-look at your strategy and perhaps include the use of an employment agency to help you out with your job search. There are many benefits of an employment agency that will assist you to not only secure a job, but secure one that is beneficial for your own career path. Now this works both ways, from the perspective of someone looking to find a job and form the perspective of a business looking for talent in the job market.For the job seeker, the employment agency will have the business contacts necessary to push your resume and your details to ...

Developing your Job Search Elevator Pitch

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:39:06 -0600

Have you ever had a conversation with someone who had thepotential to help you land a better job and felt that theydidn't get what's unique about you and what would make you agreat catch? If you're going about your job search the right way, you're notconfining yourself to the Internet. Instead, you use theInternet to get job leads but also venture out into the realworld, talk to people, go to networking events, etc. One of themost critical things about effective networking is being able tosuccinctly communicate why someone should be interested in you.Especially in social settings, peoples' brains tend to be on thelow power setting so a long and complicated explanation aboutyour profession and specialty won't work. It's for this reasonthat something called an "Elevator Pitch" was invented.An Elevator Pitch is a concise, tailored, benefit-focuseddescription of your career background. Elevator Pitches are usedmost often by entrepreneurs looking to raise venture capital to...

Students Discover Your Career Niche By Using Career Assessment

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:06:21 -0600

In our ever changing world where job competition is rampant itcan be difficult to understand one's strengths and what onewants to do in life. If you feel uncertain about your career path you're not alone.Most college and high school students are unsure what path totake in their future or even what is their chosen career niche.Unfortunately, this uncertainty comes through in job interviews.This is a chance you can't afford to take in today's competitivemarket.With career assessment you not only learn your niche, but youreap the rewards! Consider these distinct advantages that comefrom knowing your niche. 'Save time and money 'Optimize yourskills 'Target the right jobsDid you know that college students often do not know where theyare going? Amidst pressure from family members they embark oncareer paths that might be unsuitable for their skills. Somecollege students waste the first two years of college without acareer path.Instead of taking charge of their life they go ...

Job Search Etiquette

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:34:40 -0600

For most people, the word "etiquette" conjures up images ofprivileged wealthy people and esoteric rules of social behaviorthat have no real meaning. When it comes to businessinteractions and especially those relating to job searching,etiquette is an important component in coming across as acandidate worth considering. Business etiquette is not aboutbeing a snob: in fact, it's about not being a snob. It's aboutbeing considerate of other peoples' feelings and helping themfeel comfortable with the social aspects of interacting with youon a professional basis.MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSIONPart of having good etiquette is making a good impression. Ifyour appearance is in good taste and not wildly different fromthe employer's own manner of dress and style, they will feelmuch more comfortable with you. In a job search setting, your"appearance" really begins before you even meet the personface-to-face. It begins with having a well-written cover letterand resume. You'd be surprised...

Midlife Career Change the Parallel Career Way

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:35:23 -0600

To many...thoughts of a midlife career change begin to loomconstantly in their mind when they're at or around the age offorty. 'Something' happens when they are at this half-waypoint in their life. What about you? Have you arrived at thisstage in your life when you 'feel' a midlife career change isdue. You're on a mental and emotional transition not experiencedsince adolescence. Your career ambitions, attitudes andinterests change. The way you look at life and at peoplechange. Your values change. The strong fires of ambition thatyou had when you were in your twenties and thirties are nowcooled. You now think more about the purpose of life, yourhealth and other mortality issues. How Do You Want to Spendthe Rest of Your Working Life? If you've never thought aboutthis question'it's time you do because your answer may be themost important one for the rest of your life.Do not wait for the following to happen before starting aparallel career: You are in a job that is so rou...

Job Search - The Speculative Approach

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:42:08 -0600

The speculative approach of locating vacancies is oftenoverlooked because is appears to be the least productive,however, looks can be deceiving.The speculative approach is where the job applicant makesapplications to companies who are not currently advertising avacancy. In many ways this is similar to cold calling and likecold calling you can expect a similar number of rejections.Please, please, please realise that this does not mean that thespeculative approach is not working, in fact you will find it isworking just fine.Month after month the statistics demanded of Jobclubs byEmployment Services showed that more of our members foundemployment using the speculative approach than by any othermethod.Is that surprising?It shouldn't be when you look at the efficient method we usedwhen employing the speculative approach. Our Jobclub members hada target of job leads a day. They typically looked foradvertised vacancies first as these took the longest to preparefor. The b...

JOB SEARCH 101 - A Written Chronicle

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:37:53 -0600

The whole job search effort is completely exhausting and attimes just plain pathetic. It is what it is and if you areunemployed know that the job search experience is one familiarto everyone at some point and time, so don't feel alone. One ofthe major mistakes many job seeks make is not being able to keepthe whole job search experience organized. Remembering who you spoke to on what day, concerning what jobcan be a true 'mission impossible.' There are a couple of things that can make the whole experiencemore palatable. Lighten up and write it all down.. Write down all names, numbers, address, driving directions,phone and fax numbers associated with your job search. You neverknow when you will be able to help someone else find a job.Remember good deeds never go unrewarded and what goes aroundcomes back around.. Writing a resume for each position is essential and using thecorrect verbs to describe your talents and accomplishments iscrucial. It is unlikely in three, fiv...

Get In Career Shape

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:36 -0600

Research suggests that as many as out of employed adultsare in the wrong job or career! They are in poorcareer-shape or have little or no career-stamina.If you are one of the or your goal is to shape up, it isimportant to have a good understanding of some basic careermanagement principles for a healthy career workout and tohelp you make the best decisions about your career on aday-by-day basis.Career Fitness TipsHere are proven tips to maximize your career-workout: Set Goals You Know You Can Reach. Keep yourgoals realistic. Unrealistic goals leave many people feelinglike a failure even after a career success. Rather than feelinggood about what has been accomplished, many feel dissatisfiedbecause they have not yet attained their dream career. To manageyour expectations, set reasonable goals that can be worked onand achieved.Divide your career goals into manageable pieces. Biteoff only what you can chew at any given moment. Resist the urgeto multi-task when ...

Job Search Advice for Desperate Job Seekers

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:19:35 -0600

p>Another morning of job hunting lies ahead of you. You pour a cupof coffee and open the paper to the employment section. With amixture of anticipation and desperation you pick up a stub ofpencil and prepare to target and identify some possible jobopportunities. There are less ads to circle this morning and despite thepromising words and vague descriptions you have begun to believethat none of these potential employers will seriously consideryou. Perhaps they have family or friends or maybe you'll hearonce again "I'm afraid you're overqualified for this position". After making a few phone calls you try to get into a positiveframe of mind. You head out the door, a folder of resumes in onehand and a list of addresses at the next. You will drop off afew resumes and have plans for an interview this afternoon. Maybe today will be different... Are you or a friend looking for work? Have you heard ofacquaintances laid off from long-term employment only to findfour or five mo...

Find a Suitable Career in New Zealand

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:22:49 -0600

New Zealand job sites are the future of efficient and effective job hunting in New Zealand. Making online recruitment as a part of your job search New Zealand strategy will result to an easier, time-saving and more convenient job hunt. Understanding how online recruitment sites operate will help you understand the opportunity you may get from registering in one of the online recruitment agencies in New Zealand. Almost all major to small scale businesses in New Zealand are posting their open positions especially vacancies on Auckland jobs, Christchurch jobs, Wellington jobs , Dunedin jobs and other careers in New Zealand on New Zealand job sites. For job seekers like you, these New Zealand job sites offer a wide access to job postings and give you the opportunity to post CV or profile online and reach hundreds of employers in real time. You can also take ...