Fabulous Job Hunting Secret… How to CREATE Your Own Job!
July 1, 2008
Get ready for an amazing alternative job hunting secret! If you’ve been in the job market recently, you already know it’s tough. Not because there aren’t excellent job opportunities out there. But because employers’ expectations are so much more demanding.
Employers want you to come in prepared to demonstrate that you’ve done your homework. They expect you’ve taken the time to learn about their organization and its goals. They also require that you show very specifically how you can make a contribution to the company’s bottom line.
The purpose of an alternative job hunting secret is to come at the job market from a totally different perspective. For example, you learn to see job search from and the employer’s point of view. When you do, then you’ll also appreciate discovering the huge advantage you have when you do your homework and you come to a face-to-face meeting or interview armed with critical insider information.
You are ready to implement one of the most powerful and exciting alternative job hunting secrets around. It’s called “job creation!”
That’s right! You can actually create a job for yourself on the spot. Here’s what to do (after you’ve done your homework):
1. List in writing the specific areas within the company where you bring something unique to the table. This is not a review of your work history. Indicate the specific department, products, services, etc. within the organization where your proposal would apply.
2. Send an email or letter to the decision-maker who would have an active interest in the kind of proposal you wish to present. Do NOT ask for a job. Rather, briefly outline the specifics you bring to the table for solving a certain problem, or contributing to growth, or opening up new doors for the company, etc. Then ask to meet for a discussion of your ideas or proposal. Indicate you’d like to call shortly to set up such a meeting.
3. Prepare a “Bio-Action” resume specifically designed to back up your alternative job hunting proposal.
4. Do NOT go in for an interview, but rather to discuss your proposal to see if there’s any interest. What’s exciting about this alternative job hunting secret approach is that neither you nor the employer is under any pressure to make a job decision. An opportunity can emerge if you are good at showing the value you bring to the table. Once again this takes preparation–doing your homework.
When you approach a carefully targeted organization and the specific decision-maker who could have a genuine interest in you, you’ve dramatically moved the odds in favor of a discovering a hidden opportunity for yourself. And you’ve eliminated all the competition!
Posted by: PAUL BOWLEY
About the Author:
Employers want you to come in prepared to demonstrate that you’ve done your homework. They expect you’ve taken the time to learn about their organization and its goals. They also require that you show very specifically how you can make a contribution to the company’s bottom line.
The purpose of an alternative job hunting secret is to come at the job market from a totally different perspective. For example, you learn to see job search from and the employer’s point of view. When you do, then you’ll also appreciate discovering the huge advantage you have when you do your homework and you come to a face-to-face meeting or interview armed with critical insider information.
You are ready to implement one of the most powerful and exciting alternative job hunting secrets around. It’s called “job creation!”
That’s right! You can actually create a job for yourself on the spot. Here’s what to do (after you’ve done your homework):
1. List in writing the specific areas within the company where you bring something unique to the table. This is not a review of your work history. Indicate the specific department, products, services, etc. within the organization where your proposal would apply.
2. Send an email or letter to the decision-maker who would have an active interest in the kind of proposal you wish to present. Do NOT ask for a job. Rather, briefly outline the specifics you bring to the table for solving a certain problem, or contributing to growth, or opening up new doors for the company, etc. Then ask to meet for a discussion of your ideas or proposal. Indicate you’d like to call shortly to set up such a meeting.
3. Prepare a “Bio-Action” resume specifically designed to back up your alternative job hunting proposal.
4. Do NOT go in for an interview, but rather to discuss your proposal to see if there’s any interest. What’s exciting about this alternative job hunting secret approach is that neither you nor the employer is under any pressure to make a job decision. An opportunity can emerge if you are good at showing the value you bring to the table. Once again this takes preparation–doing your homework.
When you approach a carefully targeted organization and the specific decision-maker who could have a genuine interest in you, you’ve dramatically moved the odds in favor of a discovering a hidden opportunity for yourself. And you’ve eliminated all the competition!
Posted by: PAUL BOWLEY
About the Author:
Paul Bowley manages EEI, the world-class pioneer in alternative job search techniques and innovative e-business strategies . . . since 1985. Check out THE WORLD’S FASTEST JOB SEARCH PLAN! And grab our stunning FREE REPORT! http://www.fastest-job-search.com/job-search-web-site.html
Present Like Steve Jobs
April 25, 2008
BNETvideo posted:
Apple CEO Steve Jobs is well known for his electrifying presentations. Communications coach Carmine Gallo discusses the various techniques Jobs uses to captivate and inspire his audience — techniques that can easily be applied to your next presentation. For more tips on presenting like Jobs, read our Crash Course.
How To Sabotage Your Job Hunting Plan!
April 24, 2008
You already recognize you need a good job hunting plan if you’re at all serious about finding a good job. And you’ve probably been told the right way to do it. Or you’ve read a couple books that tell you how to write a great resume and conduct a successful interview.
You’ve got all the right intentions. You can picture yourself happy in your next job. You know about a fabulous job hunting plan that can propel you to success if you follow it. But there’s something that can sabotage all your carefully considered plans and dreams.
It’s called “procrastination!”
Look, we’ve all been victims of procrastination. It comes to us in life any time we have to make a change. It’s just hard to pull up stakes with something we’re familiar with and comfortable with and move on. Even though we know we have to.
Going out in the unknown is particularly sticky when it comes to changing jobs. We suddenly become less sure of ourselves . . . of our capabilities, strengths and assets. Our motivation starts to lag. We look for ways to put off making a decision. In short, we become good at procrastinating.
The good news is there are 4 positive steps you can take right now to break the pattern of job hunting procrastination.
1. Question your beliefs. Be prepared to dump the old-fashioned assumptions about what it takes to get employed. Explore the exciting new 21st Century strategies that start with identifying what the employer is looking for in someone he/she wants to add to the team . . . rather than what looking to get out of the job change.
2. Reconsider old habits. They die hard. For example, we have preconceived notions of what a traditional job hunting plan should look like. You know . . . a resume, mass posting or mailing, working with agencies and recruiters, answering want ads, going on screening interviews, etc.
3. Control your impulsiveness. Most job hunters jump from one task to another without following a carefully thought out plan of action. So, you need to plot a roadmap to get you moving on the path to exciting new and lucrative employment. And you need a system that will guarantee you the results you seek.
4. Prioritize your tasks. If everything seems like a priority, you’ll feel overwhelmed and get nothing done. For example, don’t obsess about your resume. It won’t get you employed. Instead, put together a job hunting plan that focuses on identifying employers that meet your qualifications. And then plot ways to get face-to-face with decision-makers without all the resume and interview hoopla.
When you’ve got a track to run on and can see clearly what’s expected of you to conduct a successful job hunting plan, suddenly procrastination evaporates and before you know it you’re on your way.
Posted by: PAUL BOWLEY
About the Author:
You’ve got all the right intentions. You can picture yourself happy in your next job. You know about a fabulous job hunting plan that can propel you to success if you follow it. But there’s something that can sabotage all your carefully considered plans and dreams.
It’s called “procrastination!”
Look, we’ve all been victims of procrastination. It comes to us in life any time we have to make a change. It’s just hard to pull up stakes with something we’re familiar with and comfortable with and move on. Even though we know we have to.
Going out in the unknown is particularly sticky when it comes to changing jobs. We suddenly become less sure of ourselves . . . of our capabilities, strengths and assets. Our motivation starts to lag. We look for ways to put off making a decision. In short, we become good at procrastinating.
The good news is there are 4 positive steps you can take right now to break the pattern of job hunting procrastination.
1. Question your beliefs. Be prepared to dump the old-fashioned assumptions about what it takes to get employed. Explore the exciting new 21st Century strategies that start with identifying what the employer is looking for in someone he/she wants to add to the team . . . rather than what looking to get out of the job change.
2. Reconsider old habits. They die hard. For example, we have preconceived notions of what a traditional job hunting plan should look like. You know . . . a resume, mass posting or mailing, working with agencies and recruiters, answering want ads, going on screening interviews, etc.
3. Control your impulsiveness. Most job hunters jump from one task to another without following a carefully thought out plan of action. So, you need to plot a roadmap to get you moving on the path to exciting new and lucrative employment. And you need a system that will guarantee you the results you seek.
4. Prioritize your tasks. If everything seems like a priority, you’ll feel overwhelmed and get nothing done. For example, don’t obsess about your resume. It won’t get you employed. Instead, put together a job hunting plan that focuses on identifying employers that meet your qualifications. And then plot ways to get face-to-face with decision-makers without all the resume and interview hoopla.
When you’ve got a track to run on and can see clearly what’s expected of you to conduct a successful job hunting plan, suddenly procrastination evaporates and before you know it you’re on your way.
Posted by: PAUL BOWLEY
About the Author:
Paul Bowley manages EEI, the world-class pioneer in alternative job search techniques and innovative e-business strategies . . . since 1985. Check out THE WORLD’S FASTEST JOB SEARCH PLAN! And grab our stunning FREE REPORT! http://www.fastest-job-search.com
Job Hunting – Your Job Between Jobs
April 24, 2008
Ronald Reagan once quipped: “A recession is when your friend loses their job. A depression is when you lose yours.”
We’re either dipping or narrowly skirting a recession, and getting good job hunting skills (or refreshing your existing one) is becoming a growing priority for millions of Americans and Europeans.
(A brief aside about lies, damned lies and statistics – while Americans worry about 5-7% unemployment rates being the sign of a recession, in Europe, the usual rate is closer to 10%, due to different measurement metrics and having more people on the dole. Conversely, it’s much harder to let an employee go in Europe, where holding a job is considered a fundamental right.)
First things first – look at your expenses each month. Then look at your income from unemployment insurance (if available), and at the burn rate on your savings. The longer you can spend job hunting before feeling the financial pinch, the happier you’ll be with the outcome. And while you’re job hunting, also look at doing some freelancing in your field if you can – many job types, such as copy editors, writers, and spreadsheet gurus, can make decent money on the side doing freelancing work.)
Next – there are fundamental basics of job hunting. Make sure your resume or CV covers the high points of your experience and is easy to read. Make sure that your cover letter explains, succinctly, why you’re the best candidate for the job, and every time you get a nibble on a resume, send an interview thank you note. (Here’s a trick – write the thank you letter the same time you write your cover letter, update it with the name of the person you’re interviewing with, and have it printed, and in a stamped envelope to drop off in the mail box on the way out of the interview.)
Next, be prepared to work at finding a new job. Expect to make 40-50 telephone calls per week, and to send out at least 15-25 resumes or CVs per week. Be diligent in following these up. While you’re aiming for making a high quality contact, this is a numbers game. Conversely, don’t fixate on one job and get depressed if you don’t get it. Again, the numbers game rules.
Flexibility is also key in job hunting - be willing to take on contract-to-hire positions, or work through a placement firm. Be willing to relocate. Focus on the upside, and maintain your full flexibility as a prospective employee.
If times are slow, consider taking an extra class or two, or getting a certification, to help you get an edge up in the job market. More and more, employers are forced to look at certifications to avoid charges of discrimination – you might as well get them and use this to your advantage.
Finally, be on the lookout for posted and non posted jobs. Even when times are good, fewer than 20% of all jobs get publicly posted. Talk to people in companies and work with them to find jobs that aren’t publicly posted. Likewise, assume any job listing online is getting hammered with resumes and act appropriately.
Find out more about effective job hunting here.
Posted by: Catherine Z Jones
About the Author:
We’re either dipping or narrowly skirting a recession, and getting good job hunting skills (or refreshing your existing one) is becoming a growing priority for millions of Americans and Europeans.
(A brief aside about lies, damned lies and statistics – while Americans worry about 5-7% unemployment rates being the sign of a recession, in Europe, the usual rate is closer to 10%, due to different measurement metrics and having more people on the dole. Conversely, it’s much harder to let an employee go in Europe, where holding a job is considered a fundamental right.)
First things first – look at your expenses each month. Then look at your income from unemployment insurance (if available), and at the burn rate on your savings. The longer you can spend job hunting before feeling the financial pinch, the happier you’ll be with the outcome. And while you’re job hunting, also look at doing some freelancing in your field if you can – many job types, such as copy editors, writers, and spreadsheet gurus, can make decent money on the side doing freelancing work.)
Next – there are fundamental basics of job hunting. Make sure your resume or CV covers the high points of your experience and is easy to read. Make sure that your cover letter explains, succinctly, why you’re the best candidate for the job, and every time you get a nibble on a resume, send an interview thank you note. (Here’s a trick – write the thank you letter the same time you write your cover letter, update it with the name of the person you’re interviewing with, and have it printed, and in a stamped envelope to drop off in the mail box on the way out of the interview.)
Next, be prepared to work at finding a new job. Expect to make 40-50 telephone calls per week, and to send out at least 15-25 resumes or CVs per week. Be diligent in following these up. While you’re aiming for making a high quality contact, this is a numbers game. Conversely, don’t fixate on one job and get depressed if you don’t get it. Again, the numbers game rules.
Flexibility is also key in job hunting - be willing to take on contract-to-hire positions, or work through a placement firm. Be willing to relocate. Focus on the upside, and maintain your full flexibility as a prospective employee.
If times are slow, consider taking an extra class or two, or getting a certification, to help you get an edge up in the job market. More and more, employers are forced to look at certifications to avoid charges of discrimination – you might as well get them and use this to your advantage.
Finally, be on the lookout for posted and non posted jobs. Even when times are good, fewer than 20% of all jobs get publicly posted. Talk to people in companies and work with them to find jobs that aren’t publicly posted. Likewise, assume any job listing online is getting hammered with resumes and act appropriately.
Find out more about effective job hunting here.
Posted by: Catherine Z Jones
About the Author:
We are 4 interviewers with over 67 years of recruitment experience between us and we want to help you snag a job — your dream job. Our website provides free help and advice on all aspects of finding a job, from cover letters and resumes, to sample interview questions and answers.
Marketing Yourself During Your Job Hunt
April 21, 2008
If you want to portray yourself as a viable potential employee, then you need to market yourself well. This is generally referred to as “positioning”. Your self-marketing techniques will “make” or “break” your candidacy - and later on, they can do the same for your career.
There is a general myth surrounding marketing, where people generally misunderstand marketing as sales. A sale is just one part of marketing, while selling is considered as one of the most important tools of job hunting. By marketing yourself as a brand or a product, you will land the job that you want.
Marketing Strategy
Like any business, you should plan your self-marketing strategy well before you enter the job arena. Below are some questions that you should ask yourself in preparation:
-What is my position now and where would I like to see myself after 5 years
-What do I want from my career and where do I want my career to head?
-How can I convert my plans into actions?
-How do I succeed in my actions and how do I change them if I don’t get the necessary results?
Study the Market
Market research is very important to analyze the trends of the job market, as well as to gather details about the company you want to work for. You can also talk to a senior person from your field and ask for his or her opinion on the future potential of that job. To succeed in your job search, you must know your potential employers. This information will help you draft a good cover letter or even tailor your resume so you have the best chance of landing an interview.
Marketing Mix
Marketing focuses on the 4 P’s, which are product, promotion, price and place - this is called the marketing mix. These four points can be used to help you formulate a self-marketing strategy.
-Product- You need to examine your good and bad traits and make yourself indispensable or unique, so that you stand out from the crowd.
-Promotion- When it comes to your job search, promotion refers to the cover letter, resume, networking phone calls and interviewing. It includes all the tools you can use to get an initial interview call or job offer. So refine all your promotional tools and develop all of your skills.
-Place- Refers to distribution channels including cold calling, networking, web job hunting, job postings, headhunters and recruiters.
-Price- From a marketing point of view, price refers to all aspects of compensation you could expect from an employer, as well as strategies that could be applied to get your required salary package and compensation.
Marketing yourself well can catapult your career - and even the most adverse job-hunting environment can be overcome by good self-marketing strategies.
Posted by: Tony Jacowski
About the Author:
There is a general myth surrounding marketing, where people generally misunderstand marketing as sales. A sale is just one part of marketing, while selling is considered as one of the most important tools of job hunting. By marketing yourself as a brand or a product, you will land the job that you want.
Marketing Strategy
Like any business, you should plan your self-marketing strategy well before you enter the job arena. Below are some questions that you should ask yourself in preparation:
-What is my position now and where would I like to see myself after 5 years
-What do I want from my career and where do I want my career to head?
-How can I convert my plans into actions?
-How do I succeed in my actions and how do I change them if I don’t get the necessary results?
Study the Market
Market research is very important to analyze the trends of the job market, as well as to gather details about the company you want to work for. You can also talk to a senior person from your field and ask for his or her opinion on the future potential of that job. To succeed in your job search, you must know your potential employers. This information will help you draft a good cover letter or even tailor your resume so you have the best chance of landing an interview.
Marketing Mix
Marketing focuses on the 4 P’s, which are product, promotion, price and place - this is called the marketing mix. These four points can be used to help you formulate a self-marketing strategy.
-Product- You need to examine your good and bad traits and make yourself indispensable or unique, so that you stand out from the crowd.
-Promotion- When it comes to your job search, promotion refers to the cover letter, resume, networking phone calls and interviewing. It includes all the tools you can use to get an initial interview call or job offer. So refine all your promotional tools and develop all of your skills.
-Place- Refers to distribution channels including cold calling, networking, web job hunting, job postings, headhunters and recruiters.
-Price- From a marketing point of view, price refers to all aspects of compensation you could expect from an employer, as well as strategies that could be applied to get your required salary package and compensation.
Marketing yourself well can catapult your career - and even the most adverse job-hunting environment can be overcome by good self-marketing strategies.
Posted by: Tony Jacowski
About the Author:
Tony Jacowski is a quality analyst for The MBA Journal. Aveta Solution’s Six Sigma Online offers online six sigma training and certification classes for lean six sigma, black belts, green belts, and yellow belts.
Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement Speech 2005
April 11, 2008
peestandingup posted:
Here we see Steve Jobs delivering his commencement speech to the graduates of Stanford University in 2005. In it he talks about getting fired from Apple in 1985, life & death.
Macworld 2007- Steve Jobs introduces iPhone - Part 1
March 24, 2008
nfoo posted:
Macworld 2007 - The iPhone keynote.
Steve Jobs introduces the iPhone. I think this keynote is a good example for how innovative Apple is and a good way to learn how presentations should look like. Very interessting.
Steve Jobs demos Apple Macintosh, 1984
March 6, 2008
tranquileyedotnet posted:
Demo of the first Apple Macintosh by Steve Jobs, January 1984, in front of 3000 people. Andy Hertzfeld captured the moment quite well in his retelling: “Pandemonium reigns as the demo completes. Steve has the biggest smile I’ve ever seen on his face, obviously holding back tears as he is overwhelmed by the moment. The ovation continues for at least five minutes before he quiets the crowd down.”
Family Guy - Working Two Jobs
March 3, 2008
huluDotCom posted:
Chris discovers that everyone in the family is working two jobs to pay for his private school; including Stewie playing tuba for fat people, Meg and Lois working as hookers, and Peter scratching ***** with a **** scratcher. Season 5: Episode 16 - “No Chris Left Behind”
Job Hunt Backlash… How The Tough Questions Can Strangle You!
January 27, 2008
If your job hunt is going smoothly, you may become complacent. You may think you can cream any interview because you’re sharp enough to handle anything that’s thrown at you. But be careful!
Now is the time to be prepared for job hunt backlash . . . you know, the kind of questions an interviewer may throw at you to unsettle you and find your weak spots. It happens almost every time. And unfortunately unprepared candidates fall right into the trap . . . and strangle their chances.
Job hunt tip: Be prepared for tough questions. Don’t become defensive!
Human nature being what it is, we tend to become defensive when confronted with something we don’t like to hear about ourselves. We feel we have to explain. We have to protect our image. We can’t let someone else think we’re not as good as we think we are.
So we have to show the other person they’re wrong. Trouble is . . . no one likes to be told they’re wrong. Especially if you’re a prospective employer.
In fact, employers will frequently ask difficult questions just to see how you respond. If you get defensive you just lost! So you need to be prepared for the tough questions that come your way. And you need to have a way to respond that opens door rather than close them.
So, here’s a simple 3-step process guaranteed to defuse tough job search questions and create respect.
STEP ONE: Acknowledge the legitimacy of an employer’s concern by saying, “I appreciate your concern,” or “I certainly understand why you would want to know that.”
STEP TWO: Give an employer an alternate, more positive way of considering an objection. For example, you could say, “My lack of experience in your business actually works to our advantage. It means I can bring fresh thinking to the table and an opportunity to show you innovative ways of getting the job done.”
STEP THREE: Illustrate your alternate positive statement with a story taken from your experienced that demonstrates in very picturesque and memorable ways how you handle situations like that. Then show the benefit that this experience brings to the organizations.
Like we said before, the secret to avoiding job hunt backlash is to be prepared. Certainly, you want to have responses worked out and practiced for the obvious liabilities an employer might find in you and your background. Be hones with yourself. Put them down in a list and prepare a strategy for each using the 3-step method we showed you above.
But the questions that can sink you are the ones that you can’t prepare for . . . but you have to be ready for. If you memorize and practice out loud the 3-step response, you’ll come across like a pro even if your answer isn’t right on the money. You’ll be a winner because you didn’t become defensive. And you’ll win the respect of the interviewer.
Posted by: PAUL BOWLEY
About the Author:
Now is the time to be prepared for job hunt backlash . . . you know, the kind of questions an interviewer may throw at you to unsettle you and find your weak spots. It happens almost every time. And unfortunately unprepared candidates fall right into the trap . . . and strangle their chances.
Job hunt tip: Be prepared for tough questions. Don’t become defensive!
Human nature being what it is, we tend to become defensive when confronted with something we don’t like to hear about ourselves. We feel we have to explain. We have to protect our image. We can’t let someone else think we’re not as good as we think we are.
So we have to show the other person they’re wrong. Trouble is . . . no one likes to be told they’re wrong. Especially if you’re a prospective employer.
In fact, employers will frequently ask difficult questions just to see how you respond. If you get defensive you just lost! So you need to be prepared for the tough questions that come your way. And you need to have a way to respond that opens door rather than close them.
So, here’s a simple 3-step process guaranteed to defuse tough job search questions and create respect.
STEP ONE: Acknowledge the legitimacy of an employer’s concern by saying, “I appreciate your concern,” or “I certainly understand why you would want to know that.”
STEP TWO: Give an employer an alternate, more positive way of considering an objection. For example, you could say, “My lack of experience in your business actually works to our advantage. It means I can bring fresh thinking to the table and an opportunity to show you innovative ways of getting the job done.”
STEP THREE: Illustrate your alternate positive statement with a story taken from your experienced that demonstrates in very picturesque and memorable ways how you handle situations like that. Then show the benefit that this experience brings to the organizations.
Like we said before, the secret to avoiding job hunt backlash is to be prepared. Certainly, you want to have responses worked out and practiced for the obvious liabilities an employer might find in you and your background. Be hones with yourself. Put them down in a list and prepare a strategy for each using the 3-step method we showed you above.
But the questions that can sink you are the ones that you can’t prepare for . . . but you have to be ready for. If you memorize and practice out loud the 3-step response, you’ll come across like a pro even if your answer isn’t right on the money. You’ll be a winner because you didn’t become defensive. And you’ll win the respect of the interviewer.
Posted by: PAUL BOWLEY
About the Author:
Paul Bowley manages EEI, the world-class pioneer in alternative job search techniques and innovative e-business strategies . . . since 1985. Check out THE WORLD’S FASTEST JOB SEARCH PLAN! And grab our stunning FREE REPORT! http://www.fastest-job-search.com