Thinking of a Career Change - Oil and Gas Recruitment

By Paul B Smith

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

At some point, everyone considers a change in career. That may be through personal choice - perhaps your current job no longer presents you with enough of a challenge to maintain your interest. Or it could be through forced redundancy and a wish to pursue a different path. Maybe you're just tired of the same old nine to five desk job. For anyone thinking of a career change that could lead to advancement, new skills training and a decent pay packet at the end of the month, the oil and gas industry is worth serious consideration.

A complex and multi-faceted industry

Oil and gas jobs don't just mean working on a rig or drilling platform. The industry is a complex and multi-faceted one, filled with opportunities for both the outdoor type and those who prefer not to get their hands too dirty. Oil and gas exploration involves a huge 'backroom' operation including environmental surveying, personnel management, recruitment and rig jobs. While the image of the industry may be of men in hard-hats and gloves wrestling with heavy machinery, the truth is that the oil and gas industry is a modern business, tackling a wide range of issues and challenges.

The main draw for many into oil and gas jobs is the pay. Even entry-level positions bring with them salary advantages that you will not find in other, less challenging industries. This is particularly true for younger applicants joining the industry on the lowest rungs. The additional benefit of rapid advancement for those who show an aptitude for the job means that moving up to more highly skilled and highly paid jobs within the industry is much more achievable in a relatively short space of time.

Know who to talk to

But it pays to know who to talk to. Oil and gas recruitment agencies specialise purely in jobs within the industry, and have the ability to place suitable candidates into the right positions. They also have the contacts within the industry and are able to know what's available and when. From degree-level candidates to those with fewer qualifications but a willingness to work hard, oil and gas recruitment agencies can marry up the right person with the right job.

For those who are willing to work away from home for a while and to put in long hours, the rewards are great. Rig teams develop close bonds with one another, and although rig work can be hard and sometimes dangerous, a camaraderie develops that you are unlikely to find in other industries. For those more interested in research and development, the industry is constantly looking at new ways to extend the planet's natural resources and extract them as cleanly and efficiently as possible. So research and development is a key area of employment within the industry, offering degree-level candidates life-long careers that are challenging and interesting.

The result is an industry that actively encourages new ideas, new talent and presents new opportunities for those looking for a career, rather than 'just a job'. With new fields constantly being opened up, this wealth of opportunity looks set to continue for a long time to come and those who want to be a part of it would be well advised to consider looking at a career in the oil and gas industry.

 

How to Prepare an Attractive Resume

By Jacoby Smith

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy
 

Are you tired of sending resumes without getting results? Do you think your resume isn't generating those interviews that you want? Do you want to stand out from the rest of all applicants and clinch that interview?

Research shows that 95% job interviews are granted after the employer has become interested in the candidate's resume. A good resume has to make an impression within the first 30 seconds. It will not only open the door to an interview, it will often get you to the final hiring decision of an employer. So how do you prepare an attractive resume? Here are some tips that you can follow.

Read the job advertisement. Many people only give a short glance to the advertisement and then proceed to send their pre made resume. That's a big mistake. The applicant should carefully read the qualifications mentioned and make the resume according to what it's asking. A good resume should fit the requirements and qualifications that the employer is asking for.

Select your resume format. It's a very strategic decision to find the appropriate format that will show off your skills to their advantage. This has a real impact on the receptivity employers have to your initiatives. There's no universal "right format" for all people. The most effective guide is to review your own objective and background to know which one is the best fit for you.
List your personal information. Include only personal pieces of information that are related to your job objective.

State your objective clearly. Be brief and concise but also be specific to the position you are applying for.

Highlight your qualifications. A summary of your qualifications is a good way of getting the attention of the prospective employer. This way you can catch his attention and then he can review your resume in a short time. It should get through the message that you have the credentials and basic skills needed for the job.

Present your relevant skills and experiences directly. Create a list that contains the name and city of the company, dates started and ended and job title. This should be in chronological order. Keep in mind that you don't have to put numerous details about previous jobs are that are not necessary. You can also include professional membership information or trade associations to show that you also have ongoing interests.

References upon request should be written at the bottom of the resume. References should no longer be part of a resume but you need to have your references available for a prospective employer. Always ask permission when using someone as a reference.

Print the resume on standard letter size; it should be professionally typed using conventional English. And finally, re- read your resume before the interview because chances are; the interviewer did just that too.

By Leon Hosey
 
Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

There are so many different ways to look for jobs. Job Hunters are as different as the people that live next door to us. We act different and we hunt different. These are some of the ways job hunters go about finding work.

The Internet Site Hunters:

These people sit at home and type in their city or zip code and all the job positions in their area pop up. Next they send in a resume by email or directly through the companies web site and wait for someone to call them. Their hunt is over. They have found the right job for them and the phone should ring soon, but more than likely they will not receive that call. There is more to getting a job than just sending in a resume via internet. What you should do next is the most important information I can give. Find a phone number for this company. Try the companies website , yellow pages, or maybe even a friend that works there.

Talk to someone that works in the Human Resource department or a secretary in the office. They can give you important information on this job. Do you have any of the requirements that they are looking for. This is the time you should fill out your resume. You now have keywords from their description of the job. See if you can get a name to use for the cover letter. Sometime they won't give you the name of the manager that does the interviews for hiring, then ask if you could use their name. A name can give your cover letter and resume a better look or even a second look. If the job you are seeking is close to where you live, ask if you can set up a meeting with the person you just talked to. Tell them you are in the area and would like to bring your resume in. They now have a face to go with your resume and they may remember you later when pulling resumes for the job.

The "Friend or Relative is going to get me a job where they work" Hunter.

They like for someone else to do the work for them. Lets see if they can get me in the door. It's ok if they give you a hint that the companies going to hire, but keep it to yourself. Some companies don't like to hire friends or relatives. Uncle Bob or Jimmy may not be so good of workers themselves and they don't need more of them. My suggestion is to keep friends and relatives out of your resume and cover letter. There are some friends and relatives that has helped people get a job, I also know that some companies won't hire them. The question is which companies are they? This person could be a very good worker but won't get a chance because of someone they know. Keep friends and relatives out. The only time it could be in your favor is when its a family run business or that Uncle Bob plays golf every weekend with the hiring manager.

There is a job hunter I like to call the Gullible Hunters.

These poor people will fall for every scam, dishonest and trickery that is out there. Pay me some money, fill out this resume and I will guarantee you a job. Have you seen these adds? Work at home and make 1,000 dollars a day. Think about this, if you made that kind of money would you share it with others? If the job doesn't sound right to you or you have that red flag warning going off, don't make any decisions until you check the job out. Look the job up in Job Scams or Job Freud. You will probably find the answer to your gut feelings there. Remember if you have to pay someone to get a job, then it's probably a scam. There are legit stay at home jobs, but you will need to investigate them to see if they are real, usually if they don't ask for money then they are real. If you are thinking about starting your own business then it is going to cost you money.

These are some of the jobs I know that cost you money to get started.. A truck driver needs a CDL license, Real Estate Agent, Insurance Salesman. It cost to take the classes and the State Test, this comes out of your pocket, though some companies may pay for your test and physicals. Also when you market yourself it cost money; business cards, paper adds, supplies, websites, ect. Because it's for your business, look to your tax people for advice. Hopefully you will make money once you get all your requirements in order. You need to be careful though because there are scams in businesses too. So to all the gullible job hunters a word of advise, check the job out carefully, don't fall for "pay me to work here" promotions, and if a red flag goes up then walk away..fast!

The Professional Hunter.

I've been this type of hunter myself. This person usually has a college degree and has mastered several job duties. They have worked their way up the ladder. When they fill out a resume not only does it look like they are over qualified but heck it appears they should be the ones running the company. You may have been in a corporate management position and lost your job for whatever reason. Now you want that same position back with another company. Realistically you will probably never see that job again. But, if you can give your skills and accomplishments to a new employer you may get a job that's close. Make sure you tone down your resume. If you can build skyscrapers but you are applying for a Assistant Manager job at a cookie factory, they don't care what you can build, they want to know, how can you manage this area of the job. Only put in your resume what deals with your management skills and accomplishments. This is the only thing the company is looking for. Show me how you can do this job.

The last hunter I'm going to talk about is the Part Time Job Hunter.

These people really don't care if they work full time, like a college or high school student. Some may be retired from one job and just need a little more income to get by. There are some companies that will only hire part time employees, so they don't have to pay for benefits, vacation and bonuses. Now you may be thinking, why would anyone want to work there? because some part time jobs can lead to a full time positions. Show that your a reliable employee and it could work out for you. Some companies may hold a position for you for when you graduate from school. These people look at it as a stepping stone to get the training in so they can go on to bigger and better things. There are companies that hire contractors instead of full or part time employees. If you can get in as a contractor go for it. This also can lead to a full time position.

Thank goodness for all these different types of job hunters. We all think different, plan different and act different. This is what hiring companies know about us. This is what makes the employment world go around.
What type of job hunter are you?

Part Time Weekend Jobs - Finding The Highest Paying Weekend Jobs

By Suryaratna Chandrashekar

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

During times of economic turmoil, everybody is in search of ways to supplement their income. But your week is already full and yet your income still seems to be inadequate to put food on the dinner table, pay your monthly bills and send your children to school. This causes people to look for another possible source of income. A word of caution though, most of these weekend jobs are manual in nature and most are not in an office setting so be ready for some hard work. Here are some of the higher paying jobs that are out there for people wanting to work on the weekend.

Manual and Highly Skilled Jobs

Most weekend jobs are manual and high-skilled jobs. These usually include plumbing, electrical work, painting and gardening jobs. Though manual in nature, it is considered high-paying since they are paid on an hourly basis or when they finish the job. The downside is you have to be skilled in performing such tasks. These types of jobs are usually done in private homes.

Property Maintenance Jobs

Another type of high-paying weekend job is performing property maintenance. Property maintenance deals with maintaining the upkeep of properties, commercial spaces or areas inside an exclusive subdivision or village. Property maintenance includes the monitoring and checking the cleanliness of function rooms, pool areas and even landscaping. You may be required to do some painting, minor repairs, shovel snow in the winter or simply change light bulbs that have burnt out in hallways.

Part Time Sales Associates

Among all the weekend jobs, this is the highest paying. You do not just have the basic pay but also the commission you get on a per sale basis. Sales Associates usually are involved in selling real estate, appliances and even cars. These usually require sales skills. Selling might take some time to master as you have to learn to ask for the sale, not just expect people to buy.

Tutorial Services

Another high-paying weekend job is working with school children and high school teens. Tutorials are best done on weekends since during the week the children are in class. These sessions could be tutoring in math, writing skills, science or even music. You have to be competent in the academic subjects that you will be handling, used to dealing with children and most of all, have great patience to go over and over the material if needed.

Think Outside the Box

While you are searching for the perfect weekend job, you can find additional ways to supplement your income. Do odd jobs, sell old clothes and household items you no longer wear or use online, in a yard sale or at the flea market. You can even buy the contents of storage units when the owners fail to pay the rent and sell them.

There is a wide variety of weekend part-time jobs. As long you are dedicated and have the drive to take on a job over the weekend, there is a job out there that will fit your needs. The extra money you earn will help you be able to survive in this difficult economic time we are living in.

Resumes That Will Blow Your Potential Employers Away

By Jacoby Smith

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

There are so many kinds of resumes out there. There are the good ones, the attractive ones, the lousy ones and of course, those which will blow your potential employers away. I think that's going to be a very tough one to make. I do think that it's possible. There can be two situations for that though. It's either the resume is too good that the employer will call you the minute he finish reading it or too lousy that he can't imagine a good job seeker would write.
Of course, all job applicants want the first reaction. So how do you get to that?
Start by knowing yourself. You are your own weapon. So you have to know what you can bring out to the battle. Analyze what you can offer to the company. Check if you've got what the potential employer is looking for. If not, then don't bother to waste both of your time. Find a job that will make your potentials grow. Although it's a tough game out there, there will always be something that will fit your capabilities and skills. After finding that perfect fit, prepare your resume.
Express yourself. Through your resume, you have the tool to show off yourself. Make sure that it's the best side. Highlight your strong vision by showing that in your job objective. It should be a precise and direct to the point statement.
List your qualifications. Either educational or skills wise, you are qualified to apply for that job. That means that you need to show why. List them according to what you think will fit to the position you are applying for. Just make sure that they're 100% real.
Work it. Potential employers are interested in your previous work experiences and why you left a job. It's important to show in chronological order what you've done. There's never a small job or big job. Just know that listing them would show that you have been working. Every experience helps in making you a better worker.
Check your weapon. Re read what you wrote. Don't under estimate the power of a wrong sentence and what it can do to the overall effect of your resume. It has to be in a perfect working condition so that you're sure that it will have the potential to really help you.
And finally, attach a cover letter. Make sure that it's a great one. It's your timer to the ticking time bomb.

How to Prepare an Attractive Resume

By Jacoby Smith

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

Are you tired of sending resumes without getting results? Do you think your resume isn't generating those interviews that you want? Do you want to stand out from the rest of all applicants and clinch that interview?
Research shows that 95% job interviews are granted after the employer has become interested in the candidate's resume. A good resume has to make an impression within the first 30 seconds. It will not only open the door to an interview, it will often get you to the final hiring decision of an employer. So how do you prepare an attractive resume? Here are some tips that you can follow.
Read the job advertisement. Many people only give a short glance to the advertisement and then proceed to send their pre made resume. That's a big mistake. The applicant should carefully read the qualifications mentioned and make the resume according to what it's asking. A good resume should fit the requirements and qualifications that the employer is asking for.
Select your resume format. It's a very strategic decision to find the appropriate format that will show off your skills to their advantage. This has a real impact on the receptivity employers have to your initiatives. There's no universal "right format" for all people. The most effective guide is to review your own objective and background to know which one is the best fit for you.
List your personal information. Include only personal pieces of information that are related to your job objective.
State your objective clearly. Be brief and concise but also be specific to the position you are applying for.
Highlight your qualifications. A summary of your qualifications is a good way of getting the attention of the prospective employer. This way you can catch his attention and then he can review your resume in a short time. It should get through the message that you have the credentials and basic skills needed for the job.
Present your relevant skills and experiences directly. Create a list that contains the name and city of the company, dates started and ended and job title. This should be in chronological order. Keep in mind that you don't have to put numerous details about previous jobs are that are not necessary. You can also include professional membership information or trade associations to show that you also have ongoing interests.
References upon request should be written at the bottom of the resume. References should no longer be part of a resume but you need to have your references available for a prospective employer. Always ask permission when using someone as a reference.
Print the resume on standard letter size; it should be professionally typed using conventional English. And finally, re- read your resume before the interview because chances are; the interviewer did just that too.

Employment, Jobs, Places, and Waiting Lines

By Rich Albright

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

The unemployed know the statistics. Their next job may eight to fourteen months away; meanwhile, their financial situation steadily deteriorates. They dip into meager savings, keeping a constant watch on spending. They may even get to the point where they face foreclosure and have to fight those proceedings. Unemployment is an ugly place to visit.

There aren't any rosy predictions for a recovery. Unemployment rates still hover around 9.6 percent with areas of the country at 12 percent and higher. So, where are the jobs?

Despite passing a watered down health care bill, the government reports that employment in the health care sector rose, adding about 20,000 jobs per month. The next highest employment sector was professional and business services adding about 17,000 jobs monthly. Manufacturing lost 27,000 jobs a month offsetting a majority of the gains in employment and aided by a loss government jobs due to the Census workers completing their short-term employment tasks.

The states with the highest unemployment rates were led by Nevada with an unemployment rate of 14% as of August, so you might want erase any thoughts of heading to the "All For Our Country" state. The other states above the 10% unemployment threshold were MI, yes, that's where the Big Three car makers reside, CA, FL, RI, SC, OH, OR, IL, IN, and GA. It's ugly out there.

Looking for employment? Statistics might indicate the best prospects are in states with the highest employment rates. These states, led by the Dakotas, all have unemployment rates below seven percent and include: North Dakota at 3.7% and South Dakota at 4.5%, followed by NE, NH, VT, WY, KS, HI, and IA.

So a move to any of the high prospect states, providing you can sell or walk away from your current location might be your best option. Or is it? Most state governments are trimming budgets and jobs. Standing in line without inside connections might not reap any benefits. On the other hand, education employment in these states might prove to be a viable option as education spending is up slightly. It makes sense as more people are opting to return to college or take certificate courses in order to land that next position.

Another option is self-employment; however, for those struggling to stay afloat, this option isn't likely. Start-up businesses require cash and usually aren't in the black for extended periods. They require a cash reserve and nerve to go it alone. Franchised businesses are also an option for the self-employed, but they add fees to any start-up venture and usually have recurring fees based on gross sales.

Part time work should be a consideration if you have been unemployed for any length of time and these opportunities might lead to full time employment. Overall, keep sending out resumes, continue building your network, and don't forget to follow up on those promising prospects with a phone call to the hiring manager.

  

Job Interview Secrets and Best Practices That Land Job

By Steve Wong

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy    

Some job seekers always land more jobs than the others because they know a couple of job interview secrets that most people do not know. These secrets indeed are not really a "secret" because they're just the things often neglected by majority of job seekers.

Here are some best practices to help you ace in your next job interview.

1. Don't Wing It

Always attend job interviews with proper preparation. The areas you should spend time to explore are as follows:

• Research the company's information and know its products, services, recent news, goals, future plans, mission statement, work cultures, etc. Check out its web site, visit the local library and call the employer to find out the necessary information.
• Know your abilities, accomplishments and experiences as well as how you can contribute to the prospective employer. Link them with some examples.
• Find out what the key interview questions are and prepare for appropriate answers.

The level of your preparation demonstrates to the interviewer how hardworking, proactive and thorough you are on critical task like this.

2. Practice your interview questions and answers

Practice makes perfect. You should go through the questions and answers with a friend a few times until you feel comfortable to walk into the interview room. Show the employer you're confident to bring your experiences and abilities to the company.

3. Show your interest and enthusiasm on the job and the company

The first few minutes often determines if you can make it to the second interview and land the job. Make a good first impression and show your interest on the job position by using your body language, asking intelligent questions and sending a thank you note to the interviewer to reiterate your enthusiasm about the job and company.

4. Important practices

Effective Job seekers also carry out a few other job interview secrets or best practices to make them stand out from the crowd.

• Arrive 15 minutes early to check your appearance and scan the reception area for latest company news. Also, you do not want an upset employer to interview you.
• Be well-groomed and dress appropriately. Wear smart and simple, but suit the environment of the particular job.
• Be friendly and polite. Give a firm handshake to the interviewer and greet him or her by the last name with a friendly smile.
• Establish an effective two-way communication and try to agree to what the interviewer tells you.
• Don't respond questions with a "yes," or "no." Your answer should be about a minute long.
• Be attentive to the hiring manager and make good eye contact when replying his or her questions.
• Don't chew gum, smoke, or eat garlic before the meeting.
• Don't bad mouth your previous employer even if you're not happy with the company or the job.
• Don't touch on salary or benefits in the first interview.

4 Tips On Updating Your Resume

By Paige Mercer

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy   

We live in an uncertain world. You may have a great job right now, but you never know how long you are really going to have it. There is very limited job security anymore. Many companies do have layoffs especially when profits start to slip a bit and the growth of the business begins to stall. It's a good idea to always be prepared with an updated resume in case anything happens or in case anything better comes up for you. Learn some tips that will help you keep your resume updated.

Consider setting a date where you will update your resume no matter how secure your job seems at the moment. A good time to do this is New Year's Day or even your birthday. Take some time and go over your resume and making sure all the information is current. By setting a goal to update your resume once a year, it will always be fairly current and ready to submit on a moment's notice.

You may want to start updating it sooner if the industry you work in is going through some changes. If you hear about layoffs happening at your company, start updating your resume right now. You will need to be able to get a jump on the others who have similar skills and experiences and be ready to take a new job as soon as possible.

It is important to have your resume in order before doing a job search. You need to have it on hand and ready else you can end up looking a bit foolish when someone wants it and it's not ready. With the intense competition for jobs these days even one day can make a difference in whether you get an interview or not.

Here is a list of the things you may need to update on your resume:

1. Start off by updating your contact information. For many people, this changes often. We change phone numbers, move, or even just get a new email address. You don't want an email or phone number on it that you haven't used in a while. Prospective employers need to be able to contact you.
2. Make notes of rewards and accomplishments that you have received since the last time you updated this document. Even if you don't think some awards won't make much difference to a future employer you should add this. Employers have been known to make the final decision on a job based on the fact that one applicant belonged to a service group.
3. Get recommendations from people right now. It doesn't hurt to ask even if you aren't looking for anything new. Having letters of recommendation on hand is smart so you will always be ready to go to an interview without waiting for someone to write a letter.
4. Update your references. Some of these might be people you aren't in touch with anymore. Some might have moved or changed phone numbers which needs to be updated. Make sure your references are reputable people that know your character. It is a good idea to let them know you will be using them for a reference so they aren't taken by surprise when they get a phone call.

If you don't need to update and of the things listed above, you might consider adding new skills and experiences so that your resume doesn't look so stagnant.

10 Tips When Searching For A Job

By James A. Russell

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy  

1. Know Yourself
The first thing that you should do is figure out your interests. Use these interests to set you apart from the crowd.

2. Take a career assessment test
These are available numerous places online. After you take this test, you should get a good idea about what you like in a job environment.

3. Talk to other people
Look to friends, co-workers, and family to tell you what you do best. They can give you a different perspective from your own. Hearing your strengths and weakness from other people can help you determine what kind of job you should be looking for.

4. What are YOU looking for?
Compare different aspects of a job. Are you more interested in a job that you are going to enjoy or a high salary? Are you planning to have the weekends off to spend time with your friends and family?

5. Take charge
Nowadays, you are likely to bounce around from company to company. On average, you are likely to work for five companies during your working career. Pick a certain career track and try to stay on that path.

6. Do you fit in the company?
Agreeing with the ideals and goals of the company you are working for is very important. Take note of what the company stands for and compare that with your own ideals. You should feel comfortable working in a company. Make sure that the company works for you, not only that you work for the company.

7. Keep Your Options Open
Choosing a new career path can lead to a lot of change, both personally and professionally. There are tons of opportunities available to you.

8. The key is balance.
When you are in your 20s and 30s, you spend a lot of time on the job. As you get into your 40s, your personal life will become more important. It is important to find a career that will allow you to balance you work and personal life.

9. Don't Hang Around
If you are not satisfied with your career, do not hesitate to look around for another one. Make sure that you are in control of your career and that you are doing something that you want to be doing.

10. Make a schedule
The best way to stay organized is by making a schedule. If you are applying for many different jobs and get some interviews, you are going to want to keep track of everything that is going on. The best way to do this is by creating a schedule.

Using Online Jobs Search Engines To Find Employment

By James R

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

If you currently find yourself un-employed as a result of the current economic situation then you may Want to read further. There have been a number of new websites started with the express purpose to help people who are looking for jobs connect with companies that are offering them. The only thing it requires from you is an Internet connection. If you don't currently have one you can always visit the public library. There are at least three things you can benefit from using an online jobs website. These three things include finding companies looking for at home workers, unadvertised IT positions, little known career banks and etc. The rest of this write-up will take a look at the advantages of using a job search engine website.

Work From Home Jobs
We know that a lot of these advertisements are scammy in nature. However, that doesn't take away from the fact that a lot of these are real positions that are being filled and worked each and every day. Why not throw your hat in the ring?

Unadvertised IT Positions
By having access to the right online job search engines you can get access to otherwise unpublished IT positions. These usually include entry level through mid level programming and help desk positions. If this fits what you you are looking for then you have given yourself another avenue to get work.

Seldom Advertised Career Banks
These search engines allow you access to job search engines that are not among the most popular. What that means for you is that when you remove redundancy from what they are offering and say a site like career builder what is left over are jobs that you wouldn't have otherwise found.

In case you are wondering whose community is served by these online job search engines they are country wide in nature. These means chances are there is something located near you that you are eligible for. And besides the list of open positions is growing bigger everyday.

In this article we have looked at some of the additional ways you can fuse job search engines in your favor. These included work from home jobs, unadvertised IT jobs and little known career banks. Of course there are a number of other benefits that are associated with job search engines that are not mentioned here. By being aware of these benefits you can make a better decision on using one or not.

Free Job Search Resources

By Melanie Szlucha

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

Why are some people so resistant to getting help? Why do we think that we are experts in everything? Financial planners are experts at figuring out where their clients should invest, there are people who specialize in organizing homes, and even travel agents who have a wealth of knowledge available to help you plan your next vacation. Yet many of us still feel capable of going it alone. Either because we think it's too expensive to hire a coach, or we don't think there's anything they could tell us that we don't already know.

Same holds true in my line of work. The most unfortunate are the people who know they need help, but it's impossible for them to afford it. I get many requests for free job search and resume resources, so I thought I'd include them here. Are they as good as one-on-one coaching? I'm sure that it varies by program and the number of people who participate but if you're stuck as to even how to start a resume or your job search, these are great places to start.

College Career Centers. These offices are an incredible wealth of information. If you're currently in college, or even an alum, don't hesitate to contact them to investigate what services they offer. Many have access to sophisticated assessment tests that can help you decide what jobs you're best suited to based on your experience, interests and personality. They will help you research and identify some target companies for your job search, or even find other places to search for a job. Want to get into a very specific field, or have a challenging career-related situation that you need advice on? These are the places to go. You've spent 4 years of your life and tens of thousands of dollars, this office is really where the rubber meets the road to get you to the next phase.

http://www.job-hunt.org - I found this site while doing some research this weekend. It's got a pretty extensive listing by state of free resources and job support groups. I live in CT, and saw a few on there that I did not know about. Resources will vary by state, but what I saw included everything from resume writing, job interviewing, networking and company research.

Your local library. There's two in my area who have conducted workshops on using the library in your job hunt. Librarians are a wealth of resources-because that's their job-to help you efficiently find what you're looking for. They can direct you to company databases, books on resume writing, and may be another source of free workshops you can attend. Chat one up, and I'm sure you'll be glad you did. They're there to help you.

I hope that helps. Many of these places offer services such as assessments, company information and job boards that I cannot possibly have access to. When you're ready to improve your resume or polish up those interviewing skills, shoot me an email or give me a call. We can chat on the phone for about 10 minutes (no charge), and I'm happy to offer you an assessment of how I can help you get to the next stage of your career.

Job Hunting Made Easy

By Jasmine Sanchez

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

The key to finding a job quickly is understanding what you are good at. What most people do is they apply for a whole variety of jobs with different specialties (work requirements) then cross their fingers and see which employer calls first. This can be a very long process because it will take time for the employer to call you up for an interview because chances are that many other people have done the same thing you have.

During that period, you would simply sit unemployed. Instead of applying for every job that you see, apply for a job that you are capable of doing. This will save you time in looking for a job and will give you an advantage over the rest of the competition because you would actually know what you are talking about.

The next step in hunting for a job is to know where to look. There are plenty of job search engines out there on the internet that you can use to apply for a job. You can also try your luck by going through the jobs section in your local newspaper. You can also walk or drive around in your local area or nearby vicinity to see if there are jobs available in your area. You may even be given priority if you apply for a job in your local area as you are a resident of that location.

Regardless of your qualifications, where you decide to apply or look for a job, by following this guide you will be able to understand the basic fundamentals of job hunting and hopefully get a job without any delay.

By Melanie Szlucha

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

Last week was the inaugural call of the Jobseeker Mastermind Series, and I've gotta say, it went really well.
The topic was cover letters, but as any of you who have worked with me know, I don't do anything without referring it back to the job description. That's where the rubber meets the road-that's where the hiring manager/company puts out there what they want, and you must demonstrate that you were sent from the heavens as the perfect candidate to meet their needs.
One client on the call is an attorney, the other an actuary, so of course the jobs they were applying for were very different. But the strategy to decoding a job description is the same.
The clues as to who the company is looking for are scattered throughout the job description. When I wrote these as a hiring manager, I really tried to capture the essence of my perfect candidate in a concise posting.
One example, a job description we looked at mentioned "fast paced" twice, "multi-tasking at a very high level" and "Training will be provided, however, a knowledge of contracts and a keen business acumen is required." In a 99-word job description (about 7 lines in MS Word)-that seems kind of intense. So they really want someone who is independent and picks things up very quickly. So what other qualities would a person like that demonstrate? How would they sound on the phone? What kinds of experiences would you expect to read on their resume or in their cover letter? What would they have done that proves that they meet those qualifications?
Of course keep in mind that the basic qualifications were for a legal associate with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience, and proficient in MS Word and Excel. Which many candidates meet. It's the intangible, the personal qualities that are also mentioned in the description that are actually more important to the employer. Many candidates will meet the 2-3 years of experience part, but what's going to separate all the candidates who apply from those they call in for interviews are those intangible qualities, those personal characteristics that demonstrate that they'll be a fit with the company.
And that's what you discuss in a cover letter. Talk about how you learned a new software in under 2 weeks. Include examples about how your workload was above average for your position, talk about how you're always commended for juggling multiple responsibilities. Talk about how you recommended changes to contracts that were strategic improvements to help their business.
And you'll get a call.

How I Used JobFox to Find a Job

By Michael S S

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

 

Let's face it; finding a job in today's competitive job market has become a job itself. I don't know about you, but I have been to so many websites to look for jobs and never had any luck because it was just too complicated to find the jobs I wanted. Then I found Jobfox.
I have never been to a site that was so user friendly and easy to use. My experience at Jobfox went so well, that I was able to land 3 interviews within the first week of using it. With thousands of jobs to choose from, Jobfox has jobs in every profession and every region. Whether you are looking for sales jobs, marketing jobs, finance jobs, IT jobs, etc., Jobfox can help can you.
To get started, Jobfox simply requires you to fill out a free Jobfox profile and then you are instantly matched to jobs where you have the greatest chance for success. It's so easy! The great thing about Jobfox is that after you upload your resume onto their site, they offer you a FREE critique of your resume. The critiques are done by professional resume consultants who provide you an "honest assessment of how they believe employers and recruiters are currently reviewing your resume." If you think your resume could be reformatted, they even offer a Resume service where they match you to a certified writer that is a professional in your industry. The writers they match you to, are certified professionals who write resumes for a living - simply amazing!
Even though I have a job now, Jobfox is such an amazing platform for Jobseekers that I spend some free time every week on the site just to see the latest things Jobfox is offering (they are constantly expanding!) About a week ago, I came to learn about a new service they started called Break Through. Break Through is a social recruiting tool that now allows us job seekers to use our social networks like LinkedIn to our advantage. Jobfox helps you fix your online presence so that you look more professional. I signed up for this service just because of this and then came to learn that I am now receiving the latest job listings as well - in some cases 48 hours before others even hear about the jobs. The cherry on top was the free "About Me" page that came with the Break Through service. I am now able to impress employers with my strengths, accomplishments, and industry contacts on a public web page with its own unique URL. I have also provided some additional information on my free webpage that I had to leave out of my resume because it made my resume too long. Simply put, Break Through is a really helpful tool.
After having such an amazing experience on Jobfox, I decided to read some reviews about Jobfox myself (to see if there was something else I was missing out on, haha) and I came to learn about some nasty reviews regarding this company. It was really shocking to see people rant about Jobfox being a scam and a terrible site, especially because I had an amazing experience with Jobfox. I found my job because of them! For this reason alone, I thought I would blog my experience with anyone who wishes to hear the truth about Jobfox. They are definitely not a scam and if anything they are the best Jobsite out there right now. So for anyone who really wants to find a Job in today's market, I encourage you to check out their site yourself. You will be glad you did and you will see yourself why Jobfox is "now the fastest growing job site on the web!"

 

How to Get Started on Your Resume: A Five-Step Primer for Established Job-seekers and Career-Changers

by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.

Careers , Jobs Indonesia, Indonesia Vacancy

As an established job-seeker, you probably have a resume. Thus, getting started on the resume that will take you to the next rung in your career ladder may be a simple matter of spiffing up your existing document using guidelines in this article and many other resume resources on Quintessential Careers.

But some established job-seekers do have to start from square one. I sometimes hear from job-seekers that they have been recruited into most of their jobs or obtained them through networking and have not needed a resume. Or they have not needed one in such a long time that the resume they have is quite outdated.

Most people find the idea of creating a resume overwhelming. Even the notion of revamping an existing resume can be daunting.

This article takes you through the steps to getting started on your resume and provides a refresher if you have a resume that needs updating and polishing.

Step 1: Consider whether you really want to tackle your resume on your own

Consider hiring a professional resume writer. An investment in a professionally crafted resume can pay off big time. There's no shame in hiring a professional resume writer. You hire doctors, lawyers, financial advisers, and tax consultants when you lack the expertise in those areas, so why should resume-writing be different? Many employers and even more recruiters actually encourage the idea of professionally written resumes because hiring managers want to obtain your information in a reader-friendly form that clearly tells how you can benefit the organization.

See our article Why Hire a Professional Resume Writer?.

Step 2: Review resume samples to get ideas for wording, layout, and current resume trends.

If you decide to take on your resume without professional help, looking at sample resumes will give you ideas that you may want to apply to your own document. For content, you'll want to review resumes in your own and similar professions, but resumes for other occupations can offer ideas for resume organization and layout.

By looking at samples, you'll get a sense for the sections that are typically included on a resume and how those sections are organized. You'll see how resume bullet points are worded. You'll get ideas for distinctive resume designs that will help you stand out.

You can find samples in many resume books, all over the Internet, and of course, here at Quintessential Careers. See our resume samples here.

Step 3: Prepare to craft your resume by brainstorming and gathering information.

The resume-preparation step comprises several sub-steps:

1. Determine the focus of your resume. What kind of job or jobs will you be targeting? Your resume must target your desired career goal with precision. Job-seekers tend to forget that employers review resumes extremely quickly -- often in just a few seconds. An employer taking such a quick glance should be able to immediately grasp what you want to do and have a sense of the value you can contribute to the organization. Your resume must focus on key strengths that position you to meet a specific need and target specific jobs/employers. In other words, employers give little consideration to one-size-fits-all resumes that aren't focused on a job's specific requirements.

2. Decide whether you will need multiple versions of your resume in your quest to target different types of jobs. Since specifically targeted resumes are much more effective that "general" resumes, you may need more than one resume if you are open to more than one type of job. At the very least, you'll want to tweak and customize your boilerplate resume for each job you apply for. See our Cover Letter and Resume Customization Worksheet. You may also need more than one resume format. While chronological resumes are the strong preference of most hiring decision-makers, you may be in a situation in which a chrono-functional resume would be more effective -- or you may want to experiment with both formats. Read our article What Resume Format is Best for You?

3. Identify the audience for your resume. Will it go primarily to recruiters? Directly to hiring managers? Will you use it mostly for networking and career fairs? Each audience will require small tweaks in your resume presentation. For example, you'll probably want to stick to one page for networking and career fairs. For recruiters, provide substantial information about each organization you worked for and your reporting relationships. Research the preferences of your target audience.

4. Brainstorm your accomplishments and results. Your resume must -- with a future-oriented flavor -- emphasize results, outcomes, and career-defining performance indicators. Using numbers, context, and meaningful metrics (e.g., previous years' performance, competitors, counterparts, forecasts/projections/quotas, industry trends), the resume must paint a picture of you in action -- meeting needs/challenges, solving problems, impacting the company's big picture, growing the business, enhancing revenue, and driving profits. Concrete, measurable accomplishments are the points that really help sell you to an employer -- much more so than everyday job duties. If you can achieve the important step of identifying your accomplishments, the rest will fall into place as you work through the remainder of this article. Read our article For Job-Hunting Success: Track and Leverage Your Accomplishments and use our Job-Seeker Accomplishments Worksheet to help.

5. Compile your employment data. For the experience section of your resume, you'll need the name of each employer, location (city and state), and dates of employment (starting and ending month and year). Resist the temptation to refer to employer-supplied job descriptions in composing your resume; job-description language is the antithesis of accomplishments-rich verbiage that makes a resume effective.

6. Develop a branding message that you will execute not only in your resume, but also in all your other job-search communications. Today's resume communicates a brand relevant to targeted employers. The branding expressed in your resume captures your career identity, authenticity, passion, essence, and image. "Branding is... best defined as a promise," says my partner, Randall Hansen, founder of Quintessential Careers,"... a promise of the value of the product… a promise that the product is better than all the competing products… a promise that must be delivered to be successful. Branding is the combination of tangible and intangible characteristics that make a brand unique. Branding is developing an image -- with results to match." If you have not already developed a personal brand for your job search, do so as you prepare to craft your resume. See our article Branding Your Resume and our branding resources.

Step 4: Just do it. Get words on paper.

Sometimes the best way to get started on your resume is to just start writing in a Word or text document (Notepad or WordPad, for example). Just jot down your version of the typical components of a resume (that you've seen in the samples you've reviewed) and worry about formatting, fine-tuning, and polishing later.

Also consider developing the components of your resume through our worksheets:

* Keywords Worksheet -- use this worksheet to help identify keywords for use in your resume and cover letter. These keywords will likely vary according to job/type of job you are seeking.
* Resume Components Worksheet -- a critical worksheet to help you develop every aspect of your resume. Whether you're starting your resume from scratch or just tweaking an existing document, use this worksheet to make your resume sparkle.
* Resume Professional Profile/Qualifications Summary Worksheet -- use this worksheet to help you develop bullet points for this very important resume section. You may want to tweak the section slightly for each job/type of job you apply for. (Not aware of this section of a resume? Check out: Fundamentals of a Good Chronological Resume.)
* Especially vital for career-changers is our Transferable Skills Worksheet -- use this worksheet to develop lists of skills and examples of how you've used them. Determine which skills are transferable and applicable to each job/type of job you plan to apply for, and plan how to portray those skills in your resume and cover letter.

Now, put all the components together, using the organizational and layout models you've admired in the samples you've reviewed. As you'll note in most sample, the majority of items on a resume are presented as bullet points, and most of those bullet points kick off with powerful action verbs. See a list of sample verbs here and samples of action verbs in use here.

Step 5: Edit, proofread, and polish your resume.

Edit your resume to make sure the wording is the best it can be. Cut out all unnecessary words. Ensure that each bullet point packs a punch.

Typos, misspellings, missing words, and weak grammar can kill all your good efforts in constructing your resume. Proofread, and then put your resume down for a while before proofing again. A good technique for catching errors you would not otherwise notice is to read your resume from the bottom up. Then ask friends or family to proof it for you.

How does your resume look? Is it pleasing to the eye? Is the type size and font easily readable? Can the reader's eye easily follow the resume's organization? Are the margins wide enough? These are all aspects of polishing your resume.

Polishing can also include getting the opinion of others. Enlist members of your network (especially those who share your profession) to read your resume with an eye toward answering the question, "If you were hiring for the type of job I seek, how would you respond to this resume?" You can also self-critique your resume using our Resume Critique Worksheet. Finally, consider having your resume critiqued by a professional resume writer. Resume critiques are usually quite inexpensive or even free because resume writers use them as tools to promote their resume-writing services.

Finally, consider file formats (beyond the standard Word .doc) that you may need for your resume -- such as ASCII text, HTML, or PDF. See our article Your E-Resume's File Format Aligns with its Delivery Method.

Final Thoughts
Don't forget all the other components of your job search as you craft your resume.

A resume is an important part of your job search, but it's far from the only component. Remember that you'll also need a cover letter for each job you apply for and a references sheet separate from your resume. You may want both a print and an online career portfolio. You'll also want to shore up your network and prepare for interviews.

How to Create a Professional Portfolio for Medical Device Sales Interviews

By Joy Bridges

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

 

What is a professional portfolio?

A professional portfolio gives employers a more vivid and complete picture of who you are as an employee. It showcases your skills and accomplishments using a variety of materials so you stand out from other candidates and "stick" in the hiring manager's mind.

What does a professional portfolio look like?

• A three ring binder is best. It should be durable, easily altered, and professional. You may be changing the content per interview so avoid permanent binding.
• Organized with a table of contents and tabs for each section
• Or show off your technological skill with an easily navigable website instead

How should you customize your professional portfolio for the medical device industry?

The first section of your binder should be reserved for a targeted resume. The best resumes include the name of the companies you worked for and the specific medical devices those companies were responsible for. Be specific.

Example: Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Orthopedic DivisionSold joint reconstruction, trauma fixation, and clinical therapy devices to Orthopedists, Podiatrists, clinic and office staff, patients, and insurance companies in southwestern Texas.

Those keywords capture the attention of recruiters and hiring managers that were given specific skill sets to look for in a candidate. Explaining your specific sphere of influence implies that you already have relationships within the region, which can help when you start a new career in the same state or territory. Include these keywords in your cover letter as well.

After the basics, a professional portfolio takes shape based upon your own personality, skills, and industry experience. Here are some examples of what a professional portfolio could include.

• Concrete evidence of your sales results: One of the best profiles I've seen included corporate emails that applauded the candidate for the amount of revenue he made for the company. These testimonials and evidences of your sales results are more interesting than a bullet pointed list on a resume, but still showcase your professional achievements.
• Copies of certificates and awards
• A 30-60-90 day action plan: What can you do for the company? How will you do it? Hiring a new employee is an investment for any company and an action plan will show your potential employer just how serious you are about the return on investment.
• Letters of recommendation: include any good reports from employer evaluations, testimonials from colleagues, etc.

 

How Teen Girls and Young Women Can Leverage Gender Trends in the Workplace

by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.

Careers , Jobs Indonesia, Indonesia Vacancy

Our article, Women Are the New Men: Reviewing and Leveraging Women's Bold New World of Work listed five trends that are reshaping opportunities for women in the workplace. This companion article suggests ways that teen girls and young women can get an early start on making the most of these trends:

Commit yourself to higher education. A college degree is the single most powerful tool young women can deploy to ensure a leg up in the world of work. With women enjoying a 60 percent to 40 percent majority over men in earning bachelor's degrees, women's career fortunes have reached a real turning point. As reported in Women Are the New Men, young women in major metropolitan areas are already out-earning men, and women's educational advantage is said to be the reason.

Consider science, technology, and engineering. Sue Shellenberger reported in the Wall Street Journal: "Prospects for long-term job growth in these fields are relatively good, and many employers expect a talent shortage, partly because of high quit rates among experienced women."

Participate in sports. Wharton business and public policy professor Betsey Stevenson researched the relationship between high-school sports participation and educational/employment opportunities, noting in her paper Beyond the Classroom: Using Title IX to Measure the Return to High School Sports, that working women who were high-school athletes earned 14 percent higher wages than those who weren't. As reported on Knowledge@Wharton, "the skills associated with athletic participation and success later in life 'may include the ability to communicate, the ability to work well with others, competitiveness, assertiveness and discipline,' and "sports participation may be especially helpful to girls because it gives them skills that they can use later in the business world." Stevenson also asserts that "a roughly four percentage point rise in female labor force participation is attributable to increased opportunities to participate in sports. In turn, this suggests that up to 40 percent of the overall rise in the employment of 25 to 34 year-old women is attributable to Title IX [a 1972 amendment to the Civil Rights Act that expanded athletic and educational opportunities for girls]."

Pursue a career in a large metro area. As noted above, in New York City and several other major cities (such as Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Dallas) women 21 to 30, working fulltime, are making more money than men. Thus, Gen Y women may find salary advantages in living in a large metropolitan area. Also consider some of the best-paying careers for women, such as the 25 reported on CareerBuilder's Work Buzz blog, even though men still earn more than women in almost all of these professions.

Get a mentor, or better yet, a sponsor. Mentors have long been seen as a particular boon to women's career prospects (Learn more.), and now economist Sylvia Ann Hewlett takes the mentor concept a step further. Hewlett, founding president of the Center for Work-Life Policy, writes:

To successfully make [the leap to the next professional level] requires something more specific: a sponsor. More than a mentor, this is someone in a senior position who's willing to advocate for and facilitate career moves, make introductions to the right people, translate and teach the secret language of success, and most important, 'use up chips' for their proteges. One woman describes a sponsor as someone who can 'directly intercede on your behalf to create a different reality for you.'

Network. Networking is not only the most effective way to get a job, but one of the best ways to get noticed and promoted at a current job. It's also especially valuable for women. One of the best networking techniques for younger women is informational interviewing (because prospective interviewees are often more open to being interviewed by students and young people). Learn all about how to conduct informational interviews with our informational interviewing tutorial. Another highly effective technique is joining professional organizations, which often offer student or "young professional" memberships. Check out QuintCareers's Professional Organizations and Associations for Networking. And don't forget to network once you're on the job so your co-workers know what you hope to do next and are poised to give advice and referrals.

Final Thoughts
Teen girls and young women are in a prime position to take advantage of the current "turning point" era for women in the workplace because they can leverage opportunities that would be difficult or virtually impossible for more established career women to pursue. This is your time. Go for it!

How to Get a Job in a Bad Economy

By Larry Krant

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

 

The usual isn't working. There are literally thousands of people applying for every job opening whether they are qualified or not. There are very qualified people looking for work! Although as a former employer, I preferred people who were employed versus the ones who were not. There was always some reason they lost their job you probably will never know!
So what do you do now? You can volunteer; create your own unpaid internship or Plan B. What is Plan B? Plan B is going to a small business and offer yourself for a few hours or a day absolutely free to show them how well you work. First you need to research the small business to see if they are expanding or growing. Volunteering or working for free is anticipating that they may need your skills as they grow.
Plan B is a risk, they may not hire you, but you have nothing to lose. You may get a referral to a colleague because they see how you work. It is a creative way to network! If you are a professional, you would offer to perform a project such as a marketing plan. Again, you need to do research to find the appropriate company to contact. This economy requires creative solutions! Using technology such as the Internet can support another kind of Plan B. When you are unemployed you can lull yourself into thinking you did everything.
Be creative and try different things to get people's attention. Learn to think like a company president! If you put yourself in the employer's shoes, figure out what impress them. Put together an internship (unpaid) in an industry you are interested in as a career. Contact the right people in the company and sell them on you. After completing the internship, they may offer you a job or worse you can use it on your resume. It is as close to being employed while you continue looking and networking. You may get a referral out it. They can give you a reference. Remember think like an employer!

 

How to Build and Expand Your Career Network: 10 Proven Techniques

by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.

Careers , Jobs Indonesia, Indonesia Vacancy

Just about every article on job-hunting you'll read on Quintessential Careers or any other career site says the same thing -- almost to the point of making it a job-seeker mantra: "the most effective method for finding a new job is through networking." Listening to job-hunting gurus and career coaches results in the same call to action -- to contact your network of contacts and enlist their help in uncovering job leads.

The problem for many job-seekers, though, is not so much in understanding the extreme importance of networking, but in the execution of networking. More specifically, job-seekers wonder, where do all these networking contacts come from -- and how can I get people to be part of my network? The key point to remember is that networking is relationship-building. Your network consists of people you've met (either in person or online) -- and you build your network by going out and meeting more people.

Then the question becomes, how do I meet people to add to my network? The thrust of this article is to provide you with 10 proven techniques for building and expanding your career network.

1. Ask members of your current network for referrals. There is probably not an easier way to expand your network than to simply ask your current friends, family, and associates for the contact information of others whom they think would be beneficial for you to know. The "friend-of-a-friend" connection is quite strong and usually very successful. "Who else should I be talking to?" is a good question to use when asking for referrals.

2. Join professional or trade organizations. No better method exists for finding people who share the same professional interests and goals than joining one or more industry organizations. Once you're a member, you'll usually get access to the membership list, which can open up many new prospective network contacts. Most organizations also run regional or national meetings and conferences, which leads to the next technique for building your network of contacts.

3. Attend professional/trade meetings, shows, etc. The great thing about trade shows and industry meetings and conferences is that you'll encounter new people to meet -- and opportunities for both "meet-and-greets" and more in-depth meetings. Seek out peers as well as more experienced members -- and even speakers -- to add to your network.

4. Volunteer. Providing your time and effort to a needy cause is perhaps one of the strongest venues for networking -- because you are working side-by-side with people who share your passion for helping others -- but often overlooked by job-seekers either too busy or too focused on finding industry contacts. Find an organization that needs your help (and there are many) and start volunteering.

5. Attend networking events. This technique is a no-brainer for adding more people to your network of contacts. Various groups hold networking events, including colleges, professional and industry associations, chambers of commerce, and the like. Review community calendars online or in your local newspaper for details.

6. Contact former professors, college alumni association, and/or career services office. One of the strongest ties that help in building new and strong network contacts is sharing the bond of a college or university. Making additional contacts with people affiliated with your college gives you a solid base of shared experiences -- and a strong connection to build upon.

7. Join or ramp up your activities on social and professional networking sites. Once you're a member of Facebook, LinkedIn, or a similar networking site, you'll immediately be provided with strategies for adding friends or connections, such as reconnecting with people who attended the same schools. Electronic connections are not nearly as strong as personal connections, but that should not stop you from at least trying this technique. You can use your virtual connections to grease the wheels toward face-to-face meetings. (Remember to develop and keep a professional profile on these sites.)

8. Join or start job club. In some ways, a job club is the ultimate networking experience because the people you meet there all have shared experiences and the desire for a new job. Run the right way, a job club is a very positive and rewarding experience, a chance to help yourself and others. Learn more in our article, For Networking and Support, Join or Start a Job Club.

9. Conduct informational interviews. There is no better strategy for entry-level job-seekers and career-changers to find and add people to your professional network than to conduct several (or many) informational interviews. As the name implies, it's an interview you initiate with someone in your profession/industry whose brain you can pick about how s/he got their start, moved up the ladder, and so forth. Interested in learning more? Go to our Informational Interviewing Tutorial.

10. Contact former co-workers, vendors, customers/clients. Many times as we move from job to job, employer to employer, we lose touch with former co-workers, customers, and the like. These people all had a relationship with you before and could again -- you simply need to reconnect with them.

Final Thoughts -- and Strategies
Above all else, remember that networking is a reciprocal relationship. You may be seeking help uncovering job leads today, but tomorrow someone in your network may be asking for your help. Never be afraid to ask people in your network for help; don't ask them to get you a job, but do ask them for possible leads, other people they know that you might add to your network, and any advice or other information you seek. When meeting people for the first time, don't make it all about you; ask about the other person and what s/he does for a living.

Finally, always be prepared for networking -- because the opportunity to meet someone can happen literally anywhere… and the person could change your life. To be fully prepared for networking, always carry networking or business cards, have a short elevator speech introduction at the ready, and keep a copy of your resume with you (electronically or in print) just in case a networking encounter leads to deeper possibilities.

Tips on How to Get a Job in Marketing

By Erich Lagasse

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

 

It's all about promotion
A bachelor's degree in communications or business administration is the first step to get a job in marketing. After graduation focus on what you know, i.e. how businesses attract consumers to buy their products or use their services. Apply this to your job search. Promote the added value of your time with experiences, skills and talents that will help achieve a business' objectives. Some sources, e.g. wiki sites, on the internet can provide valuable tips and information to enhance your job hunt.
1st Objective: Develop criteria
In college get internships, volunteer or work during the summer; it will be difficult to get a good job without any work experience. Businesses need employees who can make the right decision unsupervised. Criterion is not developed by following rules, but by learning from the right people and one's mistakes. Look for challenges that will expose you to different types of problems and situations, and try to learn from every experience. Be objective.
2nd Objective: Express yourself
It's imperative for marketing professionals to communicate well with their managers, team members and clients. There are plenty of handbooks that provide guidance on how to speak and write correctly. Colleges offer writing courses that not only will improve your composition skills but also will inspire you to be more thoughtful of how you speak.
3rd Objective: Build a professional network
Visualize where you want to be in five years and talk to people who are already there. The internet is a great way to contact professionals who can teach you about their job and lead you in the right direction. They also can introduce you to colleagues who specialize in different areas. Become a member of associations and organizations where you can meet other marketing professionals.
4th Objective: Be professional
Think of your resume as your personal ad. Promote your skills, talents and experience with a detailed and factual resume that reflects your criteria. Avoid misleading information and ambiguous experiences; write solid accomplishments you can prove. Hiring managers are usually swamped with resumes and prefer to ask coworkers for referrals. Give your resume to members of your professional network.
5th Objective: Define your target
Work will not only teach you ethics but also what you are good at. Once you have an idea of what you love to do AND do well, get an entry level position in one of your favorite companies. Don't worry if the job is not marketing related; however, be sure the company has a department you want to work in, e.g. sales, advertising, promotion, etc.
6th Objective: Assume responsibility
Successful professionals make decisions that will help the organization they work for reach their goals. After you learn to make objective decisions, assume higher levels of responsibility. Being able to work under pressure is a skill sought by most employers. Make thoughtful decisions, i.e. picture the consequence of each alternative and pick the one that best fits the company's goals.
7th Objective: Continue your education
Marketing is a highly competitive field; therefore it's essential to keep up with the new techniques and trends. Attending seminars and conferences will help you understand new ideas as well as expand your professional network. Some associations certify that professionals comply with certain aspects of the marketing field, thereby reassuring hiring managers that candidates are qualified for specific jobs. A master of business administration in marketing is also a great way to prepare for a management position.
A world of opportunities
A savvied marketing professional's network and tenure can be a great asset. Experts are more frequently promoted to top management positions than pros from other fields. Furthermore, the experience obtained working in different businesses can serve as perfect foundation for professionals to open their own business. Though a job in marketing is demanding, objective-driven professionals may benefit from many rewards once they prove their ability to overcome adversity and challenge.

 

Quick ways to improve your resume

By content.mycareer.com

Careers , Jobs Indonesia, Indonesia Vacancy

There's no doubt that jobseekers are creating better resumes than ever before. But, while most of us are au fait with resume etiquette, there are still one or two bad habits that can creep into our style and content from the get-go.

“The number one way to improve your resume is to tailor it to the job you’re applying for,” says Steve Walton, chief psychologist at Hallis Recruitment. “It's a simple improvement, but accentuating relevant skills or experiences communicates a high level of interest and encourages a positive perception.”

Indeed, when it comes to resumes, the old adage that it takes less than 30 seconds to make an impression rings true. Many jobseekers unwittingly sabotage their chances of success by failing to recognise that their resume is their best tool for selling their talents.

But this doesn't mean you have to spend hours on a total overhaul to make a difference. By following our quick and easy tips, you can improve the marketability of your resume within a matter of minutes.

Rewrite it
Rewrite your resume using a tone that’s enthusiastic, upbeat and professional. As a general rule, it’s better to be too professional than too casual; and clear, concise wording works best.

“You want to adjust the tone of your resume for the industry and environment you’re interviewing for,” says Walton. “For instance, a formal tone will win you points if you’re applying for a job at a law firm, but could work against you if you’re applying for a job at an ad agency.”

Banish bashfulness
If you want to get a bit more creative with your rewrite, then use action verbs and strong adjectives to accentuate your skills or work history. High impact words and phrases can give your credentials a boost and strengthen your achievements.

“Whether we like it or not, applying for jobs is a competition. And when it comes to resumes, whether or not you speak highly of yourself effects how an employer perceives your potential against other candidates,” says Walton.

Embrace convention
If you want to take revising your resume a step further, brevity will open doors, and clear formatting is a must. But bear in mind that coloured paper, ‘creative’ fonts or clip art will distract the interviewer from your talents, and may even trigger an outright rejection.

“Employers may have to sift through a large number of job applications in a short space of time, so in order to get noticed you need to make sure that you pay attention to correct resume format and business etiquette,” says Walton. For this, he recommends applying a standard structure (e.g. chronological, functional, or combination), using no more than two conventional fonts, using consistent alignment techniques, and leaving at least two lines between each section.

Use a fine tooth comb
If all that sounds a little too complicated for your liking, a simpler option is to double-check your grammar and spelling, which Walton recommends for establishing a minimal rapport with the employer. Keeping sentences short and simple, organising paragraphs, and using short, direct sub-headings can also work wonders.

Cut through the clutterFinally, don’t forget that keeping it simple is a key component of resume success – so set a two-page limit and stick to it.

“Long-winded resumes only increase the chances of your talents being overlooked,” says Walton. “Ultimately it’s presenting your skills and abilities clearly, confidently and succinctly that will increase the chances of your resume being read,” says Walton.