Tips To Succeed In Job Hunting
January 20, 2008
Graduation should be a time for rejoicing because a person has finally got the degree he has aspired and worked hard for several years. However, the lack of employment opportunities has made graduation a moment of truth. Graduation is in fact the start of a person’s quest for the best job he can find considering his educational attainment, talent and work experience.
A person who wants to find a good job should not just sit around and be complacent just because he already has a degree. Unless a person is a computer genius, employers will never knock on his door and bend down on his knees to hire him for a job.
Job hunting is an art and a person should use all the strategies he can muster to develop very good job hunting skills. Job hunting should not really be a hit and miss effort but it should be a skill that has to be developed.
A person on a job hunting mission should arm himself with a very good resume. New graduates do not have much work experience to build their resumes on but they can be creative and make their resumes effective and attention catching. The resume is one of the most important tools a person should have when on a job hunt.
Employers do not have all the time in the world to read novel-like resumes to make sure it is really just a preview of what you have to offer to the employer. The specifics can be discussed later on during the interview phase. However, an applicant will be scheduled for an interview if his resume is impressive enough for the employer.
Never submit a resume without a cover letter because it is some sort of an introduction to your resume. A cover letter is like a teaser and employers sometimes make a decision to interview an applicant just on the basis of his cover letter.
It is always advisable to do some research on the type of company a person is applying for. Research on the people behind the company; the history of the company and even the people working for the company. This can help any applicant especially during the interview and in determining his chances of being hired and of advancement in the company once hired.
Look out for career or job fairs because employers usually flock to these job fairs. In the same manner, job applicants also flock to these job fairs so make sure you come well prepared with several copies of your resumes and cover letter. Bring extra envelopes for your resumes and replace them when they get soiled. Making an impressive first impression can do a lot for your career.
Job fairs are usually held in universities especially when graduation time is near. These fairs are also held in malls or other public areas that are accessible to a greater number of people. Look out for announcements of job fairs on the radio, televisions and even posters in the park.
It is always wise to network. Keep in touch with family friends, with past classmates and with other contacts who may present you a job opportunity. People in your network may know of a job vacancy which fist your qualifications and getting in touch with them and letting them know that you are looking for work will remind them to call you up when an opportunity for such need presents itself.
Always read the papers because job vacancies are usually advertised on newspapers. In fact, make it a habit to check the papers everyday because there are plenty of job opportunities not just in the advertisement of classified ads section but also in the news reports.
A solicited job application is fine but there is no rule in submitting unsolicited job applications. Send your resumes to several companies in your areas of interest even though they have not advertised a vacancy. Some companies do not advertise their vacancies. Submitting a resume even if unsolicited can give the applicant an advantage over the others who will still wait for an advertisement.
There are a thousand and one ways to get a job but a person really has to be creative and industrious to land the best job the soonest possible time. SO go out, network with friends and associates, join job fairs and make sure you submit the best resume!
Posted by: Lee Dobbins
About the Author:
A person who wants to find a good job should not just sit around and be complacent just because he already has a degree. Unless a person is a computer genius, employers will never knock on his door and bend down on his knees to hire him for a job.
Job hunting is an art and a person should use all the strategies he can muster to develop very good job hunting skills. Job hunting should not really be a hit and miss effort but it should be a skill that has to be developed.
A person on a job hunting mission should arm himself with a very good resume. New graduates do not have much work experience to build their resumes on but they can be creative and make their resumes effective and attention catching. The resume is one of the most important tools a person should have when on a job hunt.
Employers do not have all the time in the world to read novel-like resumes to make sure it is really just a preview of what you have to offer to the employer. The specifics can be discussed later on during the interview phase. However, an applicant will be scheduled for an interview if his resume is impressive enough for the employer.
Never submit a resume without a cover letter because it is some sort of an introduction to your resume. A cover letter is like a teaser and employers sometimes make a decision to interview an applicant just on the basis of his cover letter.
It is always advisable to do some research on the type of company a person is applying for. Research on the people behind the company; the history of the company and even the people working for the company. This can help any applicant especially during the interview and in determining his chances of being hired and of advancement in the company once hired.
Look out for career or job fairs because employers usually flock to these job fairs. In the same manner, job applicants also flock to these job fairs so make sure you come well prepared with several copies of your resumes and cover letter. Bring extra envelopes for your resumes and replace them when they get soiled. Making an impressive first impression can do a lot for your career.
Job fairs are usually held in universities especially when graduation time is near. These fairs are also held in malls or other public areas that are accessible to a greater number of people. Look out for announcements of job fairs on the radio, televisions and even posters in the park.
It is always wise to network. Keep in touch with family friends, with past classmates and with other contacts who may present you a job opportunity. People in your network may know of a job vacancy which fist your qualifications and getting in touch with them and letting them know that you are looking for work will remind them to call you up when an opportunity for such need presents itself.
Always read the papers because job vacancies are usually advertised on newspapers. In fact, make it a habit to check the papers everyday because there are plenty of job opportunities not just in the advertisement of classified ads section but also in the news reports.
A solicited job application is fine but there is no rule in submitting unsolicited job applications. Send your resumes to several companies in your areas of interest even though they have not advertised a vacancy. Some companies do not advertise their vacancies. Submitting a resume even if unsolicited can give the applicant an advantage over the others who will still wait for an advertisement.
There are a thousand and one ways to get a job but a person really has to be creative and industrious to land the best job the soonest possible time. SO go out, network with friends and associates, join job fairs and make sure you submit the best resume!
Posted by: Lee Dobbins
About the Author:
Lee Dobbins writes for http://jobhunting.subjectmonster.com where you can learn more about job hunting.
Your Successful Online Job Hunt
January 19, 2008
Another morning of job hunting lies ahead of you. You pour a cup of coffee and open the paper to the employment section. With a mixture of anticipation and desperation you pick up a stub of pencil and prepare to target and identify some possible job opportunities.
There are less ads to circle this morning and despite the promising words and vague descriptions you have begun to believe that none of these
potential employers will seriously consider you. Perhaps they have family or friends or maybe you’ll hear once again “I’m afraid you’re overqualified for this position”.
After making a few phone calls you try to get into a positive frame of mind. You head out the door, a folder of resumes in one hand and a list of addresses at the next. You will drop off a few resumes and have plans for an interview this afternoon.
Maybe today will be different…
There was a time when a person who wanted to find work had to buy newspaper and look through the classified ads section. The advent of the internet has changed that by creating opportunities for people to work either in a different state or in another country.
It has made the world a smaller place rendering it accessible for anyone with a computer to search for a job and apply to it.
There are many sites that offer such services. All the person has to do is open an account, fill up the necessary fields then submit your resume.
These sites usually ask for pertinent information such as the person’s name, age, address, contact number and social security number.
Additional information that will be requested is educational background. Employment history is also another thing that has to be mentioned which includes the job description and highlights that one has experienced during that person’s career.
A section in the account will also ask the preferred industry of work, if the person is willing to do field work or open to relocation and the expected salary should one be accepted for the job.
With all the information provided, these sites will then match your qualifications with the jobs available. This service is free and matches can be seen when the person logs on the account or gets a notice via email.
If you think the only way to find a job is to have connections, you may be partly right. With such a demand for employment many jobs never make it to the paper. How can you compete?
NETWORKING
“Leave no stone unturned”. Tell friends, family and acquaintances of your job search. These people can give you an ‘IN’ to their businesses when positions come available.
They may also hear of someone who is hiring and keep you updated on opportunities you may not otherwise have heard about. Their personal referral can also make an impression on the employer in your behalf.
NON-POSTED JOBS
You don’t have to wait for a job to be listed in the paper, or even posted on the company board, to apply for work at a company.
Go through the phone book and make a list of companies you’d like to work for. Call and ask if there are any positions available. Ask for the name of the human resources manager or the individual in charge of hiring for the area you are applying to.
Send a resume and direct it to the person in charge of hiring. Write a cover letter that expresses your interest in the company and why you’d like to work for them. Follow up several days later and ask for the individual. Tell them you’re checking to see that they received your resume and ask if there are any positions that may become available.
If they are not hiring suggest you’ll check back at another time. Often positions are made available unexpectedly and by keeping in contact (without pestering) you may be the first person that comes to mind.
This is not a secret. If you’re not taking advantage, someone else will. You can’t afford to miss out on making yourself known to employers BEFORE the job posting is made public.
Accessing this hidden job market may open up opportunities you never thought possible. By staying one step ahead of other job searchers you can be sure that your new job is just around the corner!
Posted by: Dan Farrell
About the Author:
There are less ads to circle this morning and despite the promising words and vague descriptions you have begun to believe that none of these
potential employers will seriously consider you. Perhaps they have family or friends or maybe you’ll hear once again “I’m afraid you’re overqualified for this position”.
After making a few phone calls you try to get into a positive frame of mind. You head out the door, a folder of resumes in one hand and a list of addresses at the next. You will drop off a few resumes and have plans for an interview this afternoon.
Maybe today will be different…
There was a time when a person who wanted to find work had to buy newspaper and look through the classified ads section. The advent of the internet has changed that by creating opportunities for people to work either in a different state or in another country.
It has made the world a smaller place rendering it accessible for anyone with a computer to search for a job and apply to it.
There are many sites that offer such services. All the person has to do is open an account, fill up the necessary fields then submit your resume.
These sites usually ask for pertinent information such as the person’s name, age, address, contact number and social security number.
Additional information that will be requested is educational background. Employment history is also another thing that has to be mentioned which includes the job description and highlights that one has experienced during that person’s career.
A section in the account will also ask the preferred industry of work, if the person is willing to do field work or open to relocation and the expected salary should one be accepted for the job.
With all the information provided, these sites will then match your qualifications with the jobs available. This service is free and matches can be seen when the person logs on the account or gets a notice via email.
If you think the only way to find a job is to have connections, you may be partly right. With such a demand for employment many jobs never make it to the paper. How can you compete?
NETWORKING
“Leave no stone unturned”. Tell friends, family and acquaintances of your job search. These people can give you an ‘IN’ to their businesses when positions come available.
They may also hear of someone who is hiring and keep you updated on opportunities you may not otherwise have heard about. Their personal referral can also make an impression on the employer in your behalf.
NON-POSTED JOBS
You don’t have to wait for a job to be listed in the paper, or even posted on the company board, to apply for work at a company.
Go through the phone book and make a list of companies you’d like to work for. Call and ask if there are any positions available. Ask for the name of the human resources manager or the individual in charge of hiring for the area you are applying to.
Send a resume and direct it to the person in charge of hiring. Write a cover letter that expresses your interest in the company and why you’d like to work for them. Follow up several days later and ask for the individual. Tell them you’re checking to see that they received your resume and ask if there are any positions that may become available.
If they are not hiring suggest you’ll check back at another time. Often positions are made available unexpectedly and by keeping in contact (without pestering) you may be the first person that comes to mind.
This is not a secret. If you’re not taking advantage, someone else will. You can’t afford to miss out on making yourself known to employers BEFORE the job posting is made public.
Accessing this hidden job market may open up opportunities you never thought possible. By staying one step ahead of other job searchers you can be sure that your new job is just around the corner!
Posted by: Dan Farrell
About the Author:
Dan Farrell is the owner of many web sites and offers his personal knowledge of successfully marketing online with a free newsletter, Build An eBusiness On A Shoestring. You can subscribe and receive some bonuses at:
http://build-an-ebusiness-on-a-shoestring.com
http://build-an-ebusiness-on-a-shoestring.com
Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
January 4, 2008
stanforduniversity posted:
Drawing from some of the most pivotal points in his life, Steve Jobs, chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, urged graduates to pursue their dreams and see the opportunities in life’s setbacks — including death itself — at the university’s 114th Commencement on June 12, 2005.
Transcript of Steve Jobs’ address:
http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2005/june15/jobs-061505.html
Stanford University channel on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/stanford
Steve Jobs at Next part 1
December 22, 2007
slomacuser posted:
Next internal video
Stay the Course… The WRONG Job Hunting Strategy!
December 19, 2007
Well, you’re already familiar with a traditional job hunt. That’s where you write a resume, mail it or email it to lots of employers. Post it on a couple websites like Monster and HotJobs. And wait for the phone to ring.
If it does, you may get invited in for an interview . . . usually with a lower level HR associate. Or maybe with a management assistant. If the phone doesn’t ring, you send out more resumes.
Now, you may eventually wind up with a job. But the chances are it will be after weeks or months of frustration, nail-biting and downright discouragement. And then you’ll probably have to settle rather select your next job.
The good news is there’s a better way . . . and a lot faster, too! It’s called “alternative job hunting.”
An “alternative job hunting strategy” has a totally different starting point. It focuses exclusively on what it takes to get in front of the person who could be your next boss. And then how to represent yourself in a way that convincingly helps him/her see you as a productive member of the team.
Any technique that contributes to that goal is called an “alternative job hunting strategy.” Usually the alternative technique is a departure from traditional approaches. On the other hand it’s much quicker.
Following an alternative job hunting strategy means you can be entertaining a good job offer is as little as 14 days!
For example, as a student of an alternative job hunting strategy you would learn how to recruit and access “career partners.” When you establish a rapport and chemistry with selected friends, community leaders, business owners, religious leaders, etc. and approach them correctly, they become an invaluable and almost immediate resource for you.
Your career partners can provide you with critical intelligence, open doors and make introductions that can shortcut all the mailings and phone calls and get you face-to-face with a real decision-maker in record time.
You know, so much can go wrong with a traditional job search that it’s almost impossible these days to get the position and compensation that’s right for you. Unfortunately, we have the bad habit of convincing ourselves that whatever comes along will be OK.
That’s called “staying the course.” But it doesn’t have to be that way!
An alternative job hunting strategy is a remarkable way to put yourself in control of your destiny. And it’s so much easier and quicker than the old-fashioned, traditional approaches. Isn’t it time for you to investigate how this 21st Century process can turn you into a job search winner?
Posted by: Paul Megan
About the Author:
If it does, you may get invited in for an interview . . . usually with a lower level HR associate. Or maybe with a management assistant. If the phone doesn’t ring, you send out more resumes.
Now, you may eventually wind up with a job. But the chances are it will be after weeks or months of frustration, nail-biting and downright discouragement. And then you’ll probably have to settle rather select your next job.
The good news is there’s a better way . . . and a lot faster, too! It’s called “alternative job hunting.”
An “alternative job hunting strategy” has a totally different starting point. It focuses exclusively on what it takes to get in front of the person who could be your next boss. And then how to represent yourself in a way that convincingly helps him/her see you as a productive member of the team.
Any technique that contributes to that goal is called an “alternative job hunting strategy.” Usually the alternative technique is a departure from traditional approaches. On the other hand it’s much quicker.
Following an alternative job hunting strategy means you can be entertaining a good job offer is as little as 14 days!
For example, as a student of an alternative job hunting strategy you would learn how to recruit and access “career partners.” When you establish a rapport and chemistry with selected friends, community leaders, business owners, religious leaders, etc. and approach them correctly, they become an invaluable and almost immediate resource for you.
Your career partners can provide you with critical intelligence, open doors and make introductions that can shortcut all the mailings and phone calls and get you face-to-face with a real decision-maker in record time.
You know, so much can go wrong with a traditional job search that it’s almost impossible these days to get the position and compensation that’s right for you. Unfortunately, we have the bad habit of convincing ourselves that whatever comes along will be OK.
That’s called “staying the course.” But it doesn’t have to be that way!
An alternative job hunting strategy is a remarkable way to put yourself in control of your destiny. And it’s so much easier and quicker than the old-fashioned, traditional approaches. Isn’t it time for you to investigate how this 21st Century process can turn you into a job search winner?
Posted by: Paul Megan
About the Author:
Paul Megan writes for EEI, the world-class pioneer in alternative job search techniques and non-traditional career advancement strategies . . . since 1985. Grab our stunning FREE REPORT: “How To Find A Job In As Little As 14 Days!” Click on RSS for instant info! http://www.fastest-job-search.com
NeXTSTEP Release 3 Demo
December 3, 2007
blatherskyte posted:
Steve Jobs demoing the NEXT operating system. Many of the features shown here are now in Macintosh OSX.
SuperNews! - Gates vs. Jobs
December 3, 2007
Current posted:
Bill Gates and Steve Jobs square off in the clean white virtual world of the iconic Mac ads.
SUPERNEWS NOMINATED FOR WEBBY AWARDS!!
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After registering go to the ‘online film and video’ section and we’ll be in the two categories on top ‘animation’ and ‘comedy long form or series’.
Thank you!!
Steve Jobs 1º Parte Discurso con Subtítulos en Español
November 14, 2007
marielvi38 posted:
Discurso completo de Steve Jobs 1º parte con subtítulos en español. Una historia de vida admirable!!!. Disfrútenlo! www.saludableyfeliz.com.ar
Job Hunting Online… Is It a Waste of Time?
August 30, 2007
Let me be blunt. If you’re spending a lot of time job hunting online the old-fashioned way, you’re wasting your time. The reasons are pretty simple and basic. It’s a numbers game. And the numbers don’t work in your favor!
For example, the two biggest job hunting online services are Monster and HotJobs. Forget the notion that posting your resume on the two sites (or dozens of other similar ones) will lead to anything. Monster boasts 15 million resumes in its active database. Just guess how many resumes pop up anytime an employer does a search. What are the odds that the right person will ever see your resume? Infinitesimal!
Of course it’s easy to post your resume on some job hunting online sites. We all like to take the easiest route. And I’ll be the last to tell you you’ll never get a hit. But, unless you plan to spend months and months in the job market, I wouldn’t plan on any online services to come up with something that’s just right for you in a reasonable amount of time.
In addition to the numbers not working for you, you’re putting yourself right in the middle of all the competition . . . not the best place to be if you have any hope of finding something soon. Even if an opening does pop up, remember it’s not going to be a hiring decision-maker who’ll be reading your resume and determining your fate. It’ll be some personnel staffer or lower level assistant.
Those of us who are committed to the alternative job search revolution know there’s a better way. The reason we know is because we’ve talked to hundreds of decision-makers worldwide. To a person they’ve told us the most important quality they’re looking for in a job candidate is someone they like who can productively fit into their team. In fact, they tell us this is more important than their resume or work history.
So, when you take a non-traditional career advancement approach, you focus on identifying hiring decision-makers in organizations that are consistent with your interests. That approach supersedes any resume or any kind of mass marketing (like posting online, or emailing or snail-mailing to countless numbers of companies). It also takes a lot less time to get real and satisfying results.
If you refocus your campaign by going after targeted hiring decision-makers in carefully identified organizations, then job hunting online the right way can be very helpful.
For example, you can research companies that you have an interest in. You can acquire background information about the products, services and goals. Likewise you can readily do some in-depth research into who the key players are that you should be talking to. In addition to Google, you can utilize resources like Who’s Who and Thomas’ Registry as well as the Association of Associations.
Discover how to do job hunting online the right way and save yourself a lot of time and energy. In fact, there’s an exciting alternative job search system in place right now that can have you talking to qualified decision-makers in a matter of days. You can be entertaining real job offers in as little as two weeks. Check it out!
Posted by: Paul Megan
About the Author:
For example, the two biggest job hunting online services are Monster and HotJobs. Forget the notion that posting your resume on the two sites (or dozens of other similar ones) will lead to anything. Monster boasts 15 million resumes in its active database. Just guess how many resumes pop up anytime an employer does a search. What are the odds that the right person will ever see your resume? Infinitesimal!
Of course it’s easy to post your resume on some job hunting online sites. We all like to take the easiest route. And I’ll be the last to tell you you’ll never get a hit. But, unless you plan to spend months and months in the job market, I wouldn’t plan on any online services to come up with something that’s just right for you in a reasonable amount of time.
In addition to the numbers not working for you, you’re putting yourself right in the middle of all the competition . . . not the best place to be if you have any hope of finding something soon. Even if an opening does pop up, remember it’s not going to be a hiring decision-maker who’ll be reading your resume and determining your fate. It’ll be some personnel staffer or lower level assistant.
Those of us who are committed to the alternative job search revolution know there’s a better way. The reason we know is because we’ve talked to hundreds of decision-makers worldwide. To a person they’ve told us the most important quality they’re looking for in a job candidate is someone they like who can productively fit into their team. In fact, they tell us this is more important than their resume or work history.
So, when you take a non-traditional career advancement approach, you focus on identifying hiring decision-makers in organizations that are consistent with your interests. That approach supersedes any resume or any kind of mass marketing (like posting online, or emailing or snail-mailing to countless numbers of companies). It also takes a lot less time to get real and satisfying results.
If you refocus your campaign by going after targeted hiring decision-makers in carefully identified organizations, then job hunting online the right way can be very helpful.
For example, you can research companies that you have an interest in. You can acquire background information about the products, services and goals. Likewise you can readily do some in-depth research into who the key players are that you should be talking to. In addition to Google, you can utilize resources like Who’s Who and Thomas’ Registry as well as the Association of Associations.
Discover how to do job hunting online the right way and save yourself a lot of time and energy. In fact, there’s an exciting alternative job search system in place right now that can have you talking to qualified decision-makers in a matter of days. You can be entertaining real job offers in as little as two weeks. Check it out!
Posted by: Paul Megan
About the Author:
Paul Megan writes for EEI, the world-class pioneer in alternative job search techniques and non-traditional career advancement strategies . . . since 1985. Grab our stunning FREE REPORT: “How To Find A Job In As Little As 14 Days!” Click on RSS for instant info! http://www.fastest-job-search.com
Steve Jobs on CNBC
July 26, 2007
skrinak posted:
Mark one up for American innovation.