“ May I speak to Mr. Phelps please? Hi, this is Lorna from AYT recruiting. I am calling regarding your application for a Client Services Manager position”. It is so exciting to receive this call, about that job we really wanted. And now you have a chance.
The Interview in Disguise
December 11th, 2008
3 Ways to Find a Job Faster Online
November 10th, 2008
Author Byline: Kevin Donlin
Author Website: http://www.collegerecruiter.com/guaranteed-resumes.php
Want to make a bet?
If you’re reading this, I’ll bet you’re looking for a job and you have Internet access.
Pretty clever, aren’t I?
Well, no.
Because this column is always about job search, that part’s a given.
And, when it comes to Internet access, that’s like phone service or indoor plumbing — it’s just something you’ve got to have.
So, since you’re going to use the Internet in your job search, you might as well use it as effectively as possible (although it should never eclipse the most-effective job-hunting method of all — talking to other people).
With that in mind, here are three ways to use the Internet to get hired faster …
Waiting Room
October 29th, 2008
As I write this, I am waiting on my interviewer. It´s for a Junior Consultant position in an Atlanta-based management consultancy firm. It was last Wednesday when I got the call. Was happy to know that I had made the firm´s callback list. After I hung up, I went over my most ingenious remarks of the first interview and congratulated myself. But back to reality.
The appointment was at 12.00 and it is now 12.15. Where the hell is Mr. Clarke?
20 Ways to Handle Rejection
October 9th, 2008
by Karen Burns, Working Girl - http://www.karenburnsworkinggirl.com
Looking for a job? Getting some “no’s”? It’s tough to deal with rejection. Here are some ideas:
1. Pout. Go into a room by yourself, feel miserable, and cry (keep this activity to under 20 minutes).
2. Treat yourself. A massage, an evening out, a new pair of earrings. ONLY stuff you can afford.
3. Throw a fit. Allow yourself a lovely little tantrum. In private. Beat up some pillows or sofa cushions. Let ‘em have it.
4. Get yerself some love. Talk it out with a close understanding friend, family member, or loved one. Let them comfort you.
Video Job Interviews: Remote trumps Live
September 17th, 2008
The obvious use of Video in Recruiting is at the job interview itself, through Video Job Interviews.
The “Live” option works in a way similar to MSN-Skype video applications, allowing conversation to take place.
In the “Remote” option, a Company sets up a Job Interview, sends it to the Candidate, and he/she completes it independently using a webcam.
Both live and remote Video Job interviews beat Video Resumes in interaction capacity, legal convenience and risks of video publicity. However, Remote Video Interviewing appears as the superior alternative in almost every aspect.
Job-Hunting Tips, Onion-style
September 7th, 2008
The Onion newspaper, self-proclaimed as America’s Finest News Source, sure knows how to make a candidate stand out. Check out their jobhunting tips.. (at your own risk)!
Job-Hunting Tips
Today’s job market is more competitive than ever. Here are some tips to help give you the edge:
- Make sure your résumé is free of spelling and grammatical errors, grease stains, crumbs, blood splatters, and bits of hair and gristle.
- Be aggressive: Don’t be afraid to call a potential employer every few hours and say, “Is there an opening yet? How ’bout now? How ’bout now? Now?
Who are we Kidding?
September 1st, 2008
Job interviews are starting to look a lot alike. The same questions are being asked over and over again and they are getting the same responses.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
There is nothing wrong with these questions, as long as candidates are willing to give honest answers and recruiters are willing to listen. Otherwise, it can become pretty hard to distinguish the right candidate from the bluffer.
Hi, I’m Rosemary
August 5th, 2008
Hi you mortals, I’m Rosemary Pichot, the Entervista Rep on Second Life. I know I´m gorgeous but please keep your comments serious.
I am sort of stuck in this world, but it’s great fun to be here. These are some of the things which are part of my daily existence as a SL avatar:
- When my clothing is downloading, other members see me fully dressed
- My world starts to unfold as I move along, so I pretty much live in the moment.
- I can force sunlight
What’s Wrong with this Picture?
August 4th, 2008
Yes, I mean BESIDES the fact that there is no apparent reason for someone to be in their pijamas in the woods.
Nothing, really, I’d say.
The internet and a webcam is all companies and jobseekers need to find eachother. With an increasingly globalized job market, recruiting remotely is now becoming the norm.
Especially in time of economic turmoil, companies are not willing to spend in travel expenses when they can interview online for free, Video Job Interviewing is becoming a strong alternative to face-to-face interviews.
Leaders in the recruiting industry are getting busy. Mergers and acquisitions, complex algorithm developments to match recruiters with jobseekers, and the integration of jobboards and social networks are the prevailing trend. And that is all good but it’s clearly not enough.