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Article: QP-I want to change industries

jobseekers — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:08:02 +0000

From the magazine Quality Progress:

Q: I want to change industries and apply my quality background somewhere other than manufacturing. Where do I begin?

See the full article at: http://asq.org/quality-progress/2010/06/expert-answers.html

Feature: New Features in the ASQ Career Center

jobseekers — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:05:51 +0000

The ASQ Career Center now has added features and tools to help you find your next career opportunity. New items include:

* All job search features have now been condensed to a single page.
* Auto complete keywords help ease the job search process. Auto complete involves predicting a word or phrase without having to actually type it in completely.
* Proximity search by zip code allows for a more localized search.
* Enhanced layout for job listings displays additional information.

http://careers.asq.org/search.cfm

Articles: Late Holiday Job Search Advice

jobseekers — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 11:00:24 +0000

Hopefully, JobSeekers members have had a good holiday. Please remember that a job search should not stop now that the holidays are over. The rules of the holiday / end-year job search still apply.

Job Search During the Holidays (http://jobcircle.com/career/coach/jf_2002_12.html)

8 Reasons to Job Search During the Holidays (http://agreatresume.typepad.com/blog/2006/11/8_reasons_to_jo.html)

Holiday Hope! (http://www.job-hunt.org/article_holiday_hope.shtml)

Hit the Networking Gas Pedal During the Holidays (http://ezinearticles.com/?Hit-the-Networking-Gas-Pedal-During-the-Holidays&id=5472217)

Don’t stop job search during the holidays (http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/workinglife/article1138021.ece)

Should I Stop My Job Search During the Holidays? (http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2010/12/02/should-i-stop-my-job-search-during-the-holidays/)

Articles: Holiday Myths

jobseekers — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 23:00:20 +0000

Myths of the holidays:

Five Myths About Holiday Job Hunting (http://careerdfw.org/J/files/162-49-networking-during-the-holidays/452-five-myths-about-holiday-job-hunting.html)

Holiday Hiring Myth: Republished from TheLadders (http://www.recareered.com/blog/2010/12/15/the-holiday-hiring-myth-republished-from-theladders/)

5 Myths of Holiday Job Searching (http://www.careerealism.com/the-5-myths-of-the-holidays-holiday-job-searching-that-is/)

3 myths about job-hunting during the holidays (http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/job-hunting-through-the-holidays/)

The Holiday Hiring Myth (http://www.theladders.mobi/career-advice/holiday-hiring-myth)

Holiday Job Searching – Don’t Believe the Myths (http://humanresources.about.com/cs/jobopportunities/qt/holidayjobs.htm)

Articles: Holiday Searching

jobseekers — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 23:00:42 +0000

More holiday time job searching articles for the reader to go through. Get inspired to evaluate and search during the holidays this year.

Where to Find a (Good) Job During the Holidays (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303390704575576070143517654.html?mod=WSJ_Careers_CareerJournal_4)

Don’t take a holiday from job-hunting (http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-marcia-job-hunt-holidays-20101215,0,2447922.column)

Keeping Your Job Search on Track During the Holidays (http://www.greatresumesfast.com/blog/2010/11/30/keeping-your-job-search-on-track-during-the-holidays/)

Job Searching During the Holidays (http://job-search-success-secrets.com/blog/job-searching-holidays)

How To Job Search During The Holidays (http://www.bestsocialmediamarketingtips.com/3433)

Give Your Job Search a Holiday Boost (http://jobsearch.about.com/od/findajob/tp/jobsearchboost.htm?nl=1)

5 Tips for Landing a Job During the Holidays (http://www.careerealism.com/landing-job-during-holidays-video/)

Articles: Taking a Holiday from the Job Search

jobseekers — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:00:31 +0000

Don’t take a holiday from your job search (or your career management). The end of the year is traditionally a time for reflection on oneself and often people decide they are going to “re-invent” themselves or assign resolutions for themselves. In this list of articles, and some I will provide over the next few days, I will provide you with some information on why you shouldn’t postpone your search or your “management” of your career.

Nobody hires between Thanksgiving and New Year… Right? (http://www.recruitingbloggers.com/rbs/2010/11/nobody-hires-between-thanksgiving-and-new-year-right.html)

Find Better Qualified Candidates During the Holiday Season (http://baltimore.jobing.com/blog_post.asp?post=27578)

Searching for a job during the holiday season…. (http://www.frederickworks.com/blog/?p=81)

Keep Your Job Search Going During The Holidays (http://www.glassdoor.com/blog/job-search-holidays/)

Why Savvy Job Hunters Keep Going During the Holidays (http://www.greatresumesfast.com/blog/2010/12/20/why-savvy-job-hunters-keep-going-during-the-holidays/)

10 Reasons to Step Up Your Job Search Over the Holidays (http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2010/12/01/10-reasons-to-step-up-your-job-search-over-the-holidays)

Should I Stop My Job Search During the Holidays? (http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2010/12/02/should-i-stop-my-job-search-during-the-holidays/)

Reminder: End-Of-Year Holiday Search Articles

jobseekers — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:00:16 +0000

Here are some reminders about the end of year job search / career management. These are the JobSeekers postings for these articles:

(From JobSeekers:) Articles: End-Of-Year Holiday Job Search

(From JobSeekers:) Articles: It’s the Holiday Season

(From JobSeekers:) Articles: Holiday Networking

(From JobSeekers:) Articles: Networking over the Holidays

Article: 7 Mistakes Job-Seekers Over 50 Make

jobseekers — Sat, 08 May 2010 07:33:50 +0000

From ASQ News:

Career Development Tip: Starting a job search in this economy can be very daunting, especially when you’ve been with a company for 10, 20, or even 30 years. To top that off, job searching is not anything like it used to be. Read “7 Mistakes Job-Seekers Over 50 Make ” to learn what “not” to do if you find yourself starting over.

Articles: Outplacement Firms

jobseekers — Thu, 06 May 2010 07:32:32 +0000

Articles related to “Outplacement Firms”

The use of Outplacement firms have been an option (especially by larger organizations). Here are a number of articles available to the members in order to have a better understanding of what they are and how they work. Note that these articles show both the positives and negatives of outplacement firms.

Click through to the website if you wish to view the articles.

What Is the Meaning of Outplacement? (http://www.ehow.com/about_5343599_meaning-outplacement.html)

Outplacement Firms Struggle to Do Job (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125069793645343423.html)

With thousands losing jobs, outplacement firms offer a lifeline (http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/feb/28/fired/)

Outplacement – What’s the goal of outplacement … exactly? (http://careerhub.typepad.com/main/2007/02/outplacement.html)

Outplacement Firms Impact Remaining Employees (http://www.blogswithjobs.com/2010/03/31/outplacement-firms/)

What Outplacement Firms Tell You About Networking Can Be Wrong (http://krussoassociates.blogspot.com/2009/12/what-outplacement-firms-tell-you-about.html)

For more information, there is a blog run by a company called Affordable Outplacement (not an endorsement).

Articles: Phone Interviews

jobseekers — Tue, 04 May 2010 14:40:50 +0000

Phone Interviews are performed by Hiring Authorities to help weed out candidates that, on paper, look like they are eligible for the job. Here are some articles that provide advice on handling phone interviews.

8 Steps to Acing Your Phone Interview (http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/04/get-job-ace-interview-interview.html)

Phone Interviewing Do’s and Don’ts (http://www.quintcareers.com/phone_interviewing-dos-donts.html)

Please don’t flush the toilet during your phone interview (http://www.radiantveracity.com/2009/05/please-dont-flush-the-toilet-during-your-phone-interview/)

Article: How Do I Get Started / Use LinkedIn?

jobseekers — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:05:12 +0000

Some people may not be aware of how to use LinkedIn, or why they should use LinkedIn.

LinkedIn® is located at http://www.linkedin.com. The help section on their website is good, but you can spend a lot of time reading the help system to get a handle on why you should use LinkedIn, or the best way to use it.

Although I have spent time reviewing LinkedIn and many websites, blogs and articles about why and how LinkedIn should be used, I realize that everyone has a different style and reason for using LinkedIn. So, I am going to provide a number of resources for people to read/review in order to best use LinkedIn the way they wish.

One piece of advice that I would use that is not emphasized enough, is that you should use a personal email address as your main email address/login account. The main reason you do not wish your only/primary email address to be a company-supplied email address is that you never know when you will lose access to that email account. If you lose your job, you may not get a chance to change your LinkedIn account. If you need to, set up a personal/free account (use gmail, hotmail or yahoo), and use that as your LinkedIn signin account. If your primary email account on LinkedIn is a work account, change it as soon as possible.

Resources:

LinkedIn for Dummies. This is an actual book (not a website) written by Joel Elad. This will give you a good overview of the LinkedIn service. Note that the pictures of the interface are old, as LinkedIn is changing constantly and has added a few features since the book was published, but this is a good introduction, whether you read it before you sign up / use LinkedIn, or use it as a tutorial. This book is widely available, even at the library. To view the “Cheat Sheet” from the book, check out this link (http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/linkedin-for-dummies-cheat-sheet.html).

How LinkedIn Works (http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/social-networking/networks/linkedin.htm) This website is a good tutorial website that outlines all of the different ways and reasons to use LinkedIn. If you wish to understand LinkedIn without signing up for it, this is a good resource.

LinkedIn Quick Start Tutorial by Patrick O’Malley (http://www.patrickomalley.com/linkedin-quick-start-tutorial.html). This is a blog article designed to get you started on LinkedIn within 15 minutes — a good article to use if you just want to get started as quickly as possible, and then learn as you go along.

I’m On LinkedIn – Now What??? (http://imonlinkedinnowwhat.com). This is both a blog and a book/DVD, written by Jason Alba. The blog is on a website, promoting Jason Alba’s books and services, but if you start at the oldest articles and read through to the newer articles, you will get good strategies for using LinkedIn.

The LinkedIn Personal Trainer (http://www.linkedinpersonaltrainer.com). Similar to the previous resource, this is a blog by the author of a tutorial book on LinkedIn. The blog has a number of interesting tips/items for you and you should start at the oldest articles and read through to the newer articles on this blog as well.

Additional Resources:

Here is an article addressing the concerns of people who are currently working and may not wish their network or their current bosses to think that a LinkedIn profile automatically means they are looking for a job (LinkedIn can be a very useful tool for your current job and your current employer, if used properly): LinkedIn: Tips to Manage Employer Risk (http://www.boldcareer.com/blog/2008/7/7/linkedin-tips-to-manage-employer-risk.html).

LinkedIn Intelligence (http://www.linkedintelligence.com/) is an additional blog where you can get further information. There are numerous articles/opinions on using LinkedIn such as (http://designresumes.com/blog/2009/09/linkedin-or-linkedout/), (http://www.linkedintelligence.com/smart-ways-to-use-linkedin/). Explore, there is plenty of information out there.

LinkedIn has their own blog (http://blog.linkedin.com/), where new features and uses of LinkedIn are discussed. This is interesting to see the information behind the scenes.

As I come across useful articles on using LinkedIn for Career Management, I will post them onJobseekers.

If you have any questions, please contact , and I will do my best to assist.

Good luck .

Eric Finegan (courtesy of finegan.info)
Placement Chair

Articles: Interview Problems

jobseekers — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:00:52 +0000

Interview problems can end your search for a job that you may be eligible for otherwise. Please review these articles to see if you can avoid problems with your upcoming interviews.

Avoid These Interview Killers (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703683804574534090457404928.html)

75 reasons you didn’t get the job (http://www.radiantveracity.com/2009/05/75-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-job/)

Interview Mistakes Straight From American Idol (http://www.careersolvers.com/blog/?p=388)

Four Tips to Answering Tough Interview Questions Correctly (http://www.metrobaltimorejobs.com/library.asp?pagemode=1&aid=3206&ra_id=394)

Articles: Check on background

jobseekers — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:00:34 +0000

Why should you care if new employers want to check your background?

You should, since in our field in this area, it is very common. Government security clearances are often required for the jobs you are interviewing for, so an employment background check may be required. Employers may also want to make sure you are telling the truth on your resume/applications. Since potential applicants often “get creative” with their personal information, employers want to ensure that what they are being told is accurate. The employer may perform background checks to find out whether you actually graduated from the college you said you did or to confirm that you worked at your previous employer(s) during the times stated on your resume or your job application. Check out the articles below for some further information.

Background Checks (http://secretsofthejobhunt.blogspot.com/2008/11/background-checks.html)

Who Falsifies Information Uncovered By Background Checks? (http://secretsofthejobhunt.blogspot.com/2008/08/who-falsifies-information-uncovered-by.html)

Correcting Falsehoods in Background Checks (http://secretsofthejobhunt.blogspot.com/2008/07/correcting-falsehoods-in-background.html)

Background Checks (http://secretsofthejobhunt.blogspot.com/2008/11/background-checks.html)

Who Falsifies Information Uncovered By Background Checks? (http://secretsofthejobhunt.blogspot.com/2008/08/who-falsifies-information-uncovered-by.html)

Correcting Falsehoods in Background Checks (http://secretsofthejobhunt.blogspot.com/2008/07/correcting-falsehoods-in-background.html)

Articles: Interviewing the Interviewers

jobseekers — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:00:24 +0000

There are lots of questions that you may be asked within an interview. But, especially when jobs are scarce and ability for companies to remain in business can be more important than whether you can do the job or even like the new job, the types of questions you ask a potential employer can be even more important. Here a number articles that address the types of questions you should ask a company that you may be interested in working for.

Prepare Questions to Ask (http://www.womenforhire.com/advice/job_interview/prepare_questions_to_ask)

Interview Questions for you to Ask! (http://bmorejobs.blogspot.com/2008/09/interview-questions-for-you-to-ask.html)

Asking the right interview questions (http://secretsofthejobhunt.blogspot.com/2007/09/asking-right-interview-questions.html)

Seven Great Questions to Ask at a Job Interview (http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/seven-great-questions-to-ask-at-a-job-interview.html)

Articles: The Job Search Blues

jobseekers — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:10:57 +0000

The search for a job can be a stressful time. Depression, lack of confidence, despair are all feeling that can be a result. Here are a number of articles that can assist with how you handle the job search.

Beating the Job Search Blues (http://www.careersolvers.com/blog/?p=445)

Dealing With Job Search Depression (http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/04/28/dealing-with-job-search-depression/)

De-Stressing Tips for Your Job Search (http://www.careerealism.com/4-de-stressing-tips-for-your-job-search/)

Four Ways To Keep Your Confidence During A Job Hunt (http://www.metrobaltimorejobs.com/library.asp?pagemode=1&aid=3227&ra_id=332)

Articles: I am no good at Networking

jobseekers — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:00:19 +0000

The title of this posting says it all. Many of us are not good at networking, here are some articles to help those of us who could use a little help.

How To Network: For Introverts (http://www.businesspundit.com/how-to-network-for-introverts/)

How to network, even if you hate networking (http://lifehacker.com/246199/how-to-network-even-if-you-hate-networking)

Blog Post: Are You Too Shy to Network? (http://baltimore.jobing.com/blog_post.asp?post=21949)

Top Excuses Why People Don’t Network (http://careersolvers.blogspot.com/2007/07/top-excuses-why-people-dont-network.html)

Articles: Job Searching in the Bad Economy

jobseekers — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:00:55 +0000

With the economy the way it is, some advice specific to dealing with the situation may be useful. Hopefully, you will gain some useful information from these articles.

8 Golden Rules to Getting a Job in a Bad Economy (http://www.careerealism.com/8-golden-rules-to-getting-a-job-in-a-bad-economy/)

How To Find A Job In A Recession (http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2008/10/07/how-to-find-a-job-in-a-recession/)

Looking for a New Job? Follow the Pink Slips (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704335904574497283094832594.html)

What It Takes To Get Ahead in Today’s Competitive Job Market (http://agreatresume.typepad.com/blog/2005/08/what_it_takes_t.html)

Want to Change Jobs After the Recession? 12 Proactive Tips (http://www.careerealism.com/want-to-change-jobs-after-the-recession-12-proactive-tips/)

Articles: Resume Writing Services

jobseekers — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:00:07 +0000

There are numerous articles written suggesting using resume writing services. JobSeekers has no opinion one way or another on the use of a resume writer, I imagine that there are many people out there who could use the assistance of a organization dedicated to writing resumes. Here are some articles that you can use when deciding to use these services.

Resume Writing Services: Proceed With Caution? (http://www.careersolvers.com/blog/?p=663)

Be Careful When Hiring ‘Professionals’ (http://careerhub.typepad.com/main/2007/03/be_careful_when.html)

How to Interview a Professional Resume Writer (http://www.careersolvers.com/blog/2008/10/31/how-to-interview-a-professional-resume-writer/)

Articles: Interview Questions to be Prepared For

jobseekers — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:00:44 +0000

When planning / preparing for your interview(s), a number of resources point to being prepared by having answers to a number of questions “ready” for the interviewer. As someone who has interviewed in the past, I have been skeptical of the “over-rehearsed” answer, but I believe that not having any answer for should have been a simple question is even worse. So, here are a number of articles that can help you withe the type of interview questions that you should be preparing for.

Six Interview Answers You Need to Get Hired (http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/Interview-Questions/Six-Answers-Interviewers-Need/article.aspx)

100 Potential Interview Questions (http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/interview-questions/100-Potential-Interview-Questions/article.aspx)

Top 10 Interview Questions from Employers (http://secretsofthejobhunt.blogspot.com/2007/06/top-10-interview-questions-from.html)

50 Common Interviewing Questions (http://bhuvans.wordpress.com/2006/08/19/50-common-interview-qa/)

Articles: Salary Negotiation

jobseekers — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:00:43 +0000

Once you have passed the interview, the negotiation for the salary and benefits phase of the job search begins. Here are a few articles to assist with the process.

Salary Negotiation Words to Lose and Use (http://www.careersolvers.com/blog/?p=1050)

Know What Salary to Ask For in Your New Job (http://lifehacker.com/5041815/know-what-salary-to-ask-for-in-your-new-job)

Negotiate Your Salary More Effectively (http://lifehacker.com/5242304/negotiate-your-salary-more-effectively)