tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.comments2023-06-20T03:55:29.617-07:00Career Matters (SMART Career Planning)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12907113069997228133noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-87872379603166192872013-03-05T13:23:20.558-08:002013-03-05T13:23:20.558-08:00Dear Anonymous,
I would love to tell you that you...Dear Anonymous,<br /><br />I would love to tell you that your story is the exception rather than the rule. But unfortunately, that is not the case. <br /><br />In terms of lending my support to your quest to find suitable employment, I would like to offer the following thoughts:<br />• Assuming that your document has cleared the Applicant Tracking Software used by recruiters, in-house HR departments and job boards that allow people to post their résumé on-line, and you are qualified for the position, the people who will be reviewing your documents will fall into one of two categories:<br />A. Those who know what they are looking for because they have actually done the job and have intimate knowledge of the required skill set; and <br />B. Those who are looking to fill a laundry list of requirements that have been given to them from “A”. [Recruiters and those in the HR department of larger companies usually fall into this group.]<br />• Companies often advertise opportunities that do not ‘actually’ exist for the following reasons:<br />A. They are fishing to see what kind of talent is out there;<br />B. They are anticipating future needs;<br />C. They already have someone in mind to fill to position but want to make it look like there is a competition to fill to position <~ The position is being filled internally [promotion, lateral move by a current employee, nepotism, or highly recommended by a current employee];<br />D. Company restructuring wherein the job has been chopped up so that current employees each absorb part of the job; and/or<br />E. The company’s needs have changed <~ Budget changes, loss of client[s]<br /><br />Given that, you, as a job candidate, will RARELY be able in the position of finding out the real reason as to why you did not get the job, it makes sense for you to strive to get the contact information of the hiring manager and/or the person to whom you will be reporting and ask permission to send your documentation to them directly. <br /><br />I know that this is not what you wanted to hear, but it may help you to know that you are not alone. The young often fear mature workers with a healthy depth of experience. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12907113069997228133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-58560746152011300872013-03-05T11:53:26.902-08:002013-03-05T11:53:26.902-08:00My story: I have been out of job for a while now, ...My story: I have been out of job for a while now, and the employment gap on my resume is getting bigger, and just in the past month 4 US & international ranks firm has not return my email request for update on my application. When I finally got hold of 1 HR manager by phone, she casually told me the position had been filled, and I did not make their short list of candidate because of I have gap in my employment. My reaction to this is: Seriously? For you HR type folk, you might say Yes. But here's the thing, this job is not a store sale associates; is not data entry type job. This position require 15+ years experience designing research laboratory architect. This is a small niche specialty job. On the list of job skill that this 1 firm listed, I'm sure that my resume is very competitive with about top 5% if not 3% of architect in this field in the US and Canada. How does a 20 architecture/engineer firm in the world let their front line HR folks behave like this think is good for businessUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06332603193975046400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-41687523084957564842013-01-31T11:45:15.962-08:002013-01-31T11:45:15.962-08:00This one is paraphrased from one I used at work bu...This one is paraphrased from one I used at work but keeps me reminded that we all can make a difference:<br />"My Neighbourhood, My Country, My World ... My Responsibility"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-63290995876449008432013-01-08T05:43:22.617-08:002013-01-08T05:43:22.617-08:00I understand what you said. It is getting all clea...I understand what you said. It is getting all clearer to me.arizona dui lawyerhttp://www.azduilawyer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-79587644515104697362012-12-18T20:30:09.837-08:002012-12-18T20:30:09.837-08:00Hi, I was simply checking out this blog and I real...Hi, I was simply checking out this blog and I really admire the premise of the article and this is really informative. I will for sure refer my friends the same. Thanks<br /><br /><a href="http://got-time.net" rel="nofollow">career coaching</a>excellencecenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11780839339283686687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-54743384574934961832012-11-06T19:10:42.596-08:002012-11-06T19:10:42.596-08:00Hello,
Thanks, glad to know it helped you improve...Hello,<br /><br />Thanks, glad to know it helped you improve your blog. Good luck and hope to see you here again.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.1salesboard.com/beta/About/" rel="nofollow">Sales Tracking Software</a> 1salesboard.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520089046569824032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-26833067827306479962012-10-20T09:15:05.106-07:002012-10-20T09:15:05.106-07:00The keywords to use on both your resume and your c...The keywords to use on both your resume and your cover letter are industry specific and skill based. If the company has asked for the skill, then that skill needs to appear somewhere in your document. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12907113069997228133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-87671412557565776672012-10-20T00:18:23.867-07:002012-10-20T00:18:23.867-07:00Can you please provide some of the key words which...Can you please provide some of the key words which are easily detected by the ATS system?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.careerinformation.in/" rel="nofollow">Career Information</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17376905850899712920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-23119356195038682052012-10-15T20:41:03.449-07:002012-10-15T20:41:03.449-07:00Thanks for the tips on ATS Mary. Thanks for the tips on ATS Mary. Victor Yeung https://www.blogger.com/profile/01661985693260195644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-38272340862078548432012-09-19T14:01:31.148-07:002012-09-19T14:01:31.148-07:00I would suggest to you that you do not rush to clo...I would suggest to you that you do not rush to close the interview but rather continue with the interview until it reaches its natural end. You may not be interested in the current position being offered, but there may be other current, or soon to be announced, opportunities within the company that may be a better fit for your skill set. There is no rule that says that because you accepted to participate in an interview that you are obligated to take the job. If and when you are offered a position with the company, you can simply and politely turn down the offer at that time. N.B. It isn’t even necessary that you elaborate on your reasons for turning down the offer. All you need to say is that you appreciate the time and effort that went into making you an offer, but that you are unable to accept it at this time. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12907113069997228133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-68286794322268645922012-09-18T21:22:16.269-07:002012-09-18T21:22:16.269-07:00How do you say "Thanks but No thanks" pr...How do you say "Thanks but No thanks" professionally during an actual interview process? In this case, the interview isn't finished yet but you already know you won't accept the offer. Thanks for any recommendation.<br />Victor Yeung https://www.blogger.com/profile/01661985693260195644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-18742967303704692622012-09-10T09:35:23.497-07:002012-09-10T09:35:23.497-07:00A very good article to read and follow. A very good article to read and follow. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10755085880906468401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-15594979672056686772012-09-02T22:06:12.106-07:002012-09-02T22:06:12.106-07:00While it may be true that many companies choose no...While it may be true that many companies choose not list the actual salary, it is efficacious to list a salary range. The employer knows exactly what the budget is for the position and the potential employee should be given the courtesy to decide if the opportunity is worth pursuing. It should also be noted that in today’s market, potential employees often consider more than just salary when it comes to applying for a position. <br /><br />Some of the perks that are ‘desirable’, from a potential employee’s perspective, that may influence their decision to apply for an opportunity, or not, include amount of travel as part of the job itself, the length of time it takes to commute to and from the job site, whether or not public transit is available, the company’s policy on a flexible or compressed workweek, if there is the possibility of job sharing, etc.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12907113069997228133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-16946063513719210352012-09-02T17:13:52.103-07:002012-09-02T17:13:52.103-07:00Seldom does the company list the salary until an a...Seldom does the company list the salary until an actual offer is made. Most of the time I am asked what salary I am looking for. The job description rarely has the salary which usually says D.O.E. (depends on experience) or something like that. And All of these were legit companies. True there are a lot of scams out there but many times if someo9f these on the list are so, it is usually because of a HR person being lazy or worse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-62828935712260533622012-09-02T13:13:15.179-07:002012-09-02T13:13:15.179-07:00I can understand your view that by calling bullet ...I can understand your view that by calling bullet points 2 and 3 ‘scams’ may very well be debatable and perhaps even a bit harsh, however, job advertisements that contain spelling errors speak volumes about the company and the lack of a detailed job description usually indicates a lack of focus on the part of the company placing the ad. Not listing a complete job description is akin to not publishing the salary. <br /><br />Both potential employers and prospective employees should know the salary range for the job. While I acknowledge that employers are always looking for a 'deal' when hiring, they also need to be cognizant of the fact that those 'deals' they hired are not likely to stay with the company any longer than necessary and that the rate of employee turnover also affects the company's bottom line.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12907113069997228133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-75850696505304599282012-09-02T12:53:02.379-07:002012-09-02T12:53:02.379-07:00Number two and three are debatable. Many job post...Number two and three are debatable. Many job posts do not contain a detailed job description or job requirement and many more contain spelling and grammatical errors. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-39547485906785494942012-07-30T10:02:05.875-07:002012-07-30T10:02:05.875-07:00Great article Mary! I will re-emphasize your poin...Great article Mary! I will re-emphasize your point on visibility and care in selecting the appropriate professional to assist you with the preparation of your resume. As I recruiter I use search engines to find resumes so it is vital that the right buzz words are on your resume or you will not show up in a search. I have also seen many resumes that have been prepared by resume writers that do not fully understand your work and accomplishments and therefore miss including key information that would help you in attracting the attention of hiring managers. So do your homework in finding the right professional for the job.Karen Epphttp://www.goldbeck.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-63949953570004178342012-07-22T15:57:22.870-07:002012-07-22T15:57:22.870-07:00I agree diversity (age/gender/cultural) strengthen...I agree diversity (age/gender/cultural) strengthens an organization (like alloy). However, speaking as a 'silver', given the historical significance of JFK's assassination when younger people hear 'Kennedy' we do not think John Jr. Even the Stainless Steelers wouldn't say 'Kennedy who?' - even if they are woefully ill-informed about history, JFK is in the current zeitgeist - movie, Seinfeld spoofs etc. The point, though poorly illustrated, is valid.<br /><br />As an educator, it is often discussed how those who we are educating live in a very different world than that in which pre-1980 generations lived - different informational literacy etc.<br /><br />Personally, I'm not 'getting back into the workforce' but have recently (at age 40) shifted careers. My experience in my university courses is certainly different to what it would have been if I had continued directly from my, now yellowed, BA but I haven't felt ghettoized.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-75808838775310136832012-06-02T11:15:44.203-07:002012-06-02T11:15:44.203-07:00It is similar to profession destruction to think t...It is similar to profession destruction to think that remaining in your office or concentrating on your work alone will boost your effect in your company.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.creativementor.com.au/illustrator-training-course.html" rel="nofollow">illustrator training</a>dawidtailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849201240047221885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-30444833799993853382012-05-29T00:28:09.451-07:002012-05-29T00:28:09.451-07:00Those commandments are very useful, thanks for sha...Those commandments are very useful, thanks for sharing. <br />If you want to get experience about your professional field you should apply on every new job and give interview, it help you to get knowledge how can you become good interviewee?Jobs in Pakistan | Pakistan Jobshttp://www.mmask.com.pk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-35421801892899685102012-05-15T17:07:40.393-07:002012-05-15T17:07:40.393-07:00Love it! I realized #1 about 5 years ago and you a...Love it! I realized #1 about 5 years ago and you are so right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-14679961361604930482012-04-24T00:04:18.358-07:002012-04-24T00:04:18.358-07:00Nice tips,
Just wondering whether the profile sear...Nice tips,<br />Just wondering whether the profile search by other professional is for hiring purpose or the search on one's profile is just for a professional connection. I have seen many people do connect to other for a professional link (and this way the search statics goes up)NoorQureshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05368832914348335018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-31931668346066645582012-04-11T07:38:04.516-07:002012-04-11T07:38:04.516-07:00Thanks. Your articles are informativeThanks. Your articles are informativeValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634521200192796495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-89823408344932394972012-03-06T02:13:02.977-08:002012-03-06T02:13:02.977-08:00Great analogy Mary! Thank you for sharing your kn...Great analogy Mary! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, we should schedule our coffee soon!!Karinahttp://www.amandonaturalstone.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650824681277740344.post-29946444367550105932012-03-05T20:01:55.667-08:002012-03-05T20:01:55.667-08:00Thanks! It's always nice when your work is ac...Thanks! It's always nice when your work is acknowledged and appreciated.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12907113069997228133noreply@blogger.com