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by Chuck Csizmar - Aug 17, 2010Everywhere you look these days companies are striving to find ways of doing more with less; jobs are eliminated and the survivors have to work harder, employee reward budgets are trimmed to the bone or frozen, and the concept of pay-for-performance itself is coming under challenge. Across the country you can hear the constant litany of cut, cut, cut. Employee

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by Chuck Csizmar - Jul 15, 2010Have you ever used a babysitter? This is when you have someone else assume your responsibilities while you take a break and focus on something else. The babysitter stands in for you, is you during the period of your absence. Someone else does your job. Typically we think of babysitting when there's actually a dependent child involved, but it's not uncommon for

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by Hal Thayer - Jun 18, 2010Cover letter should not be just a generic letter but should indicate specific knowledge and interest in the company. Spend at least 25% more time preparing for your interview than the time spent writing your cover letter. Prepare your key message. Use SOAR stories (SOAR = Situation - Obstacle - Action - Results) to communicate your accomplishments. Stay focused on

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by Chuck Csizmar - Jun 15, 2010When it comes to paying employees for the work they perform, what do you think your workers expect? Does anyone in management ask themselves this question anymore? Or is the collective attitude these days more typically either 1) "they're lucky to have a job," 2) "where are they going to go?", or 3) my personal favorite, "I pay, you work." Where does that

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by Mike Vermillion - Jun 02, 2010You’re being evaluated before you open your mouth. Use your time wisely. 00:00:00.05 Before a word is spoken, an interviewer will assess a new acquaintance and look for evidence to back that impression, says Gitte Lindgaardt, Ph.D., of Ottawa’s Carleton University. And according to a study in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, we’re wired to attend to

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by Chuck Csizmar - May 15, 2010When you're trying to grab the attention of Senior Management, remember this; they like a good story, especially one with pictures. If you're addressing your company's single largest expense, the employee pay programs, the pictures become charts & graphs that illustrate the points being made. Pictures capture attention and build memories much better than text or

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by Sherri Morgan - May 7, 2010What exactly is a résumé? Is it a marketing tool? Is it a brochure? Is it an advertisement? Is it a sales pitch? YES! Everyone knows it’s all of these things. What then are the tricks to making your résumé all of those things when it suspiciously looks very much like a two or three page Word document? The résumé is a tricky little thing. It has multiple disguises

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by Joe Baker - May 7, 2010We talk about making connections. We talk about networking internally. We talk about your A contacts, your B contacts, your C contacts, and how to do all that. One thing we haven't done much of, is the interviewing piece. What happens when somebody says, "Well, what are your weaknesses?" I landed, and I start on Monday. And one of the questions was, what are my

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by Kevin McCarthy - April 30, 2010What is the job of your life? In other words, what is it that your really thought that you were called to be about? That's sort of your job in your life to figure that out. I want to quip you along the way, to see ways to looks at how your job search aligns, and how these things integrate and work together. So if you can get insights along that direction,

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by Judy Boyce - Apr 23, 2010What is your definition of success? It will be different from everyone else around you. Some think success is fame, fortune, a big house, cars, or even education. None of which you can take with you when you are gone. What will you do when you reach success? What would your legacy be today? What do you want your legacy to be? What one thing do you need to do

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By popular demand, many members of the group have asked for a professional looking name badge to wear for Social Networking events. No more paper and plastic clip on badging if you please! Just like the Mexican bandits from Blazing Saddles, you too can have your very own metal name badge, to go out and network with style. Order yours today for as little as $7. The procedure is simple: Email

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by Chuck Csizmar - Apr 15, 2010Have you ever watched and wondered how it is that some employees in your organization are recognized and moved upward, while others with more impressive credentials, experience and achievements seem to stagnate - and then eventually move out? There's a reason for that counter-intuitive phenomenon; you may have within your management ranks a form of "star chamber"

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by Anita Spinelli, SPHR - Apr 10, 2010Everyone is nervous on interviews. If you simply allow yourself to feel nervous, you'll do much better. Remember also that it's difficult for the interviewer as well. In general, be upbeat and positive. Never be negative. Rehearse your answers and time them. Never talk for more than 2 minutes straight. As you will read in the accompanying report, the single

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by Susan Makowski - Apr 9, 2010Non-profit networking is like job hunt networking, only with a budget of $0. It can only tell you what you would receive if you make the contribution (and are hired). When you're without a job, the product you are selling is you. This can be difficult to grasp. All of us have the knowledge of networking, but we must make a new focus. Excuse the pun, but "Shift

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by Carlos Gonzales - Mar 30, 2010I wish I had a nickel for every resume I have read that forgets to tell me what ABC Company does. You might be asking, "I have never heard of ABC Company." My reply to your statement would be "That makes both of us." As a headhunter who recruits and reads resumes covering the fields of architecture and engineering, I often make a judgment in a matter of seconds

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by Gene Columbus - Mar 26, 2010Your next job is just one handshake away. The odds are much better for you if you have a connection. The networking aspect is so highly critical because there are people out there looking for people, and there are people out there looking for positions. What I'm going to talk to you about is the resume and resume writing. A lot of people may have talked to you

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by Dr. Wayne Ripley - Mar 19, 2010Now I’m not telling you to lie, if it says you need this certification and you don’t have that certification, then you can’t put it on. But there are lots of words that they use that could be the same as the words you’re using, only you’re using different terminology for the same thing. They’ve got to be able to look at your resume and instantly know that you’re

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by Wayne Ripley - Mar 19, 2010A - R - M - I - N - C A = Attitude This is a critical ingredient in the pursuit of a new job. No one wants to help someone with a bad attitude. No one wants to hire anyone with a bad attitude. And a great attitude can give you a huge advantage over someone who mght be beter qualified but not as likeable as you. Learn to smile. R = Resume This isn't just a job

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by Chuck Csizmar - Mar 15, 2010Over the years the Human Resources Department has transitioned through any number of "latest thinking" management concepts and corresponding "buzz phrases" - from "matrix management" to "broadbanding" to "onboarding" and "headwinds". Each new approach seemed the brainchild of management consultants seeking to encourage what they called creative thinking and the

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by Mary Ann Aadnesen - Mar 12, 2010 It's most likely not your hiring manager. It is most likely an HR representative who might be 30 years old, who was born with a Blackberry in her hip pocket, and they have somehow decided this is key to getting through. Because someone said "Well, we really need someone to be sharp technologically." You are sharp technologically, but you have to come up with

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by Jay Majors - Mar 5, 2010Let's talk about some of the tax issues facing unemployed people who have lost income or who have lost their jobs over the last couple of years. The general issues that are related to unemployment, some of the self employment issues that some of you have decided that "I've got to make a little money to pay some bills.", and some of the issues that you may touch because

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by Carlos Gonzales - Nov 5, 2010I would like to share with you four things that those of you are looking for work will just have do. There are four things that you just can't get around. "I think I will look for a job next week. No, I think I will do it the week after." I have spent about 70 hours a week in my job search. That's what I'm doing for a living. When I say 70 hours a week, it's

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by Carlos Gonzales - Mar 1, 2010One of the worst and rudest questions any job seeker is asked is what is the minimum salary they would accept. This one ranks up at the top of ones I would avoid answering directly at all costs. Hard to know if this is a question expressing serious interest in your credentials or if it is just a scare tactic of sorts to see whether or not you will blink. One

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by Michel Lee - Mar 1, 2010Knowing how to read body language is an incredibly great advantage for you. Just by careful observance, you can actually figure out what a person is thinking; or in some cases, trying to hide. This skill alone puts you two or three steps ahead of other people. Learning how to read body language is easy. All it takes is a keen eye and these tips to get you started!

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by Carlos Gonzales - Feb 22, 2010Learning how to effectively manage stress is a key component to a successful job search. If you are currently looking for a job and feeling stressed out, it could make you appear desperate to potential employers. Here are a few steps you can take to help reduce unnecessary stress, automate your job search and ultimately shorten your job hunt. Get Organized. When

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by Gene Columbus - Feb 19, 2010When you go to an interview, you must present yourself as a problem solver. Think about the competition of the company. Demonstrate that you are committed. Above all, know their mission statement. One question you may hear is, "Tell me a time when you were particularly effective at ..." To be prepared, go to the job posting, dissect it, and look for ways that your

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by Chuck Csizmar - Feb 15, 2010For those of us who have spent their entire career in the Human Resources / Compensation arena our pathway likely started at the bottom of the ladder, writing job descriptions, completing survey questionnaires and evaluating jobs. Eventually you worked your way up the food chain into survey analysis, market pricing, structure design, incentives and program

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by Phil Rosenberg - Feb 9, 2010Networking is a very effective way for candidates to find the best jobs that goes for face-to-face and online networking. Of course networking doesn't work if a job seeker under utilizes networking opportunities. At their well attended event last night in Chicago, I asked the three founders of Network for a Cause, Mark Carter, Becky Brett, and Justin Roy how people

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by Helen Vella - Feb 05, 20102009 was a crazy year because of the economy. 2010 is going to be different, but it depends on your attitude. There are more opportunities for us to move forward. We must have a “can do” attitude. Networking is the most important part of your search. Recruiters use more networking sources to find qualified people. They want to get to know people. LinkedIn is a great

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by Financial Executives Networking Group - Feb 04, 2010For those of you who remember the movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, there was a memorable scene where Butch and Sundance were cornered on the edge of a cliff and the only way out was to jump into a river and float away. As you may recall, Sundance was reluctant to jump, and only with much prodding did he confess to Butch that the

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by Robert Bobroff - Jan 29, 2010I am going to talk to you today about the Business Journal. And I'm going to walk you through the paper and show you how to read it a little bit differently. My goal is, that when you leave here today, I want you to read everything differently. Whether you read our paper or not. We are not affiliated with the Orlando Sentinel. We're our own paper. If you read the

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by Michael J. Santana - Jan 26, 2010The Business Talent Connection held on January 26th was another success. We had 5 (two of which were from the same firm) recruiters attend this event. These 5 recruiters were new to CMN as compared to those that attended the December event. Slowly but surely, the word is getting out about the talent pool at CMN. Of the CMN membership, 42 were able to attend

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by Wayne Ripley - Jan 22, 2010Any significant project should start with a plan. A job search is not exception. Create a written self marketing plan articulating your career objective, your time frames, activities, perhaps even a budget. As you conduct research, add your target companies, bridge contacts, research needs, etc. A = Attitude. Work on yours. It's half the equation. Stop making

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by timsstrategy.com - Jan 22,2010A lot of people struggle in a phone interview and in a first round interview. Because they are trying to translate their written resume into words that will influence. The problem is that few of us write the way we speak. Want an example? I mentioned before that I find inspiration in a lot of places. For post titles. For tools. And for content. I wrote a post

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by Anita Smerdon - Jan 18,2010Cover letters may be an obsolete and ineffective tradition in today's job search. Based on interviews with hundreds of HR Managers & Recruiters, a LinkedIn poll, and interviews with CEOs and VPs of the Top 10 job boards, here are some of the statistics. Many Human Resource (HR) staffs don't forward cover letters to hiring managers. Most departments scan resumes, but

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by Chuck Csizmar - Jan 16, 2010Anybody raise their hand? Of course not; no one wants to be paid at the minimum rate of anything. It's one thing to hold down a minimum wage job, paid the government mandated rate, but it's another to be higher placed in the organization but only paid the lowest available rate for your job. How would it make you feel? Not a warm, fuzzy moment, is it? Minimum

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by Billy Jones - Jan 15, 2010I challenge all of you, that if you look at the wealth, knowledge and experience in this small group here. What do you have? This is my running contacts for the last 10 years. Nobody's deleted, only added to this list here. How many of you write on the back of business cards, where you met the person, when, and who they associate with? Like right now, not tomorrow.

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by FENG Newsletter - Jan 14, 2010When responding to job leads, your cover note (generally your email) is extremely important. It should point the reviewer to a couple of specific spots on your resume that are key to the job. As an example, a posting for Corporate Controller may specify previous employment at a public company and experience with SEC reporting are required. The recruiter may do

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by FENG newsletter - Jan 14, 2010In today's job market, everyone is trying to create a little edge for themselves so they can beat the competition. I know that none of you are actually the source of these ideas. However, there are a lot of "so called" career counselors out there who try to create perceived value by introducing you to what I call "cheap tricks" that in my opinion just don't work.

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by Kevin W. McCarthy - Dec 18, 2009Most people... don't know who they are, don't know where they want to go, don't know how to get there, don't know what's important to them. Why am I here, on this planet? What's my purpose? It doesn't matter how old you are, it's how passionate you are. Use the think me mindset. I am a corporation. Think of a company as a metaphor of who you are. Strategic

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by Chuck Csizmar - Dec 13, 2009Of course you do. I'd like one too. But is it a good idea? Is it money well spent, or a needless expense providing little benefit? Clients and colleagues often ask, should we? How much? For who? I'm talking about a one-time cash payment granted as part of the employment offer, often considered a bonus for accepting the company's offer. How it is used A sign-on

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by Mike Murray - Dec 11, 2009We know that a layoff can act as an intervention, by allowing time for introspection, self-exploration, and perhaps a new direction for your career. In fact, a number of members of the Career Management Network family have done exactly that. They took control of their career and started their own business. The desire to control their careers is the reason most often

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by ExecuNet - Dec 11, 2009More than a few recently laid off executives expressed to me the sense of relief that accompanied their terminations. But that's just one of an amalgam of feelings that often includes anger, disbelief and grief. Self-care is particularly important during this time, with many experts saying that a short, temporary "quiet period" helps replenish positive energy and

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by Wendy Jo Moyer - Dec 8, 2009Social media allows you to broaden your pool of contacts with people you may or may not know. The status updates offer a forum to update your contacts about your job search and skill set, while company searches allow you to seek out and connect with organizations that interest you most. Job postings are frequently listed by both employers and employees. With

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by Elayne Clift, AMWA Journal 1988 - Dec 6, 2009Taking myself seriously as a health writer first occurred more by default than by design. I began writing for publication during a period of prolonged unemployment exacerbated by the effects of Reaganomics on the public interest world in which I had been working. That writing should have saved me psychologically (although not economically!) during

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by Lynn Allen-Johnson - Dec 4, 2009My life was being controlled by circumstances, my future determined by someone else. Always thought making money would give me freedom, never realizing that the hours this would require not giving me the time to appreciate it. Never looked outside the box, with my success being limited by my own thoughts. With this realization I finally realized that it was

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by Right Management - Dec 4, 2009If your plan is to wait until the holidays are over to really jump start your job search, think again. The holidays are actually a great time to hunt for a new job. Here are some helpful tips for boosting your job search. Use Holiday Events to Network View every holiday event you attend as a networking opportunity and accept all the invitations you receive, both

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by Monster.com - Nov 23, 2009You've probably heard the phrase, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." Keep in mind that the same technological innova- tions that help in your job search may be used by cyber-criminals looking to lure job seekers into questionable job "opportunities." Most online recruitment companies continuously monitor their network and database to detect and

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by Lorisse Garcia - Nov 20, 2009What do you want to be when you grow up? It's about going after what you want. It's all about networking. Believe it or not, it's possible to get into a company at a high level without even knowing anyone! Consider having lunch with yourself, using a chart to strategically plan for your work and family. Coach yourself and start taking the advise that you normally

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by Cheryl Erbes - Nov 18, 2009Sometimes its nice to have a list of prepared questions for the person giving the interview. In this manner you both get to walk away from the meeting with something, and the encounter is not so one-sided. This is your opportunity to conduct a mini-interview of your own, to determine if position and company are really the best fit for you. A word of caution here.

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by Gina L. Hall - Nov 13, 2009We've all had our emotional ups and downs, and experienced "hitting the wall". The feeling of why me, anger and shock. We feel like we did something wrong, getting quite a whammy to our self esteem in the process. We're mad because we didn't see it coming. Now what? Like most of us, I liked the security and low risk of working in corporate America. Focus on Your

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Sometimes it would be nice to know what's going to happen in advance, to help you be prepared. Here's a list of the top 10 interviewing questions that your most likely to be asked, along with some sample responses to consider. Tell me about yourself. This is the typical opening question, and your reply should be well rehearsed. Try to keep this under two minutes. The interviewer uses this

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by Chuck Csizmar - Nov 15, 2009Bob just turned in his resignation, handing you a paper with a single line of text; he was leaving in two weeks. Cripes! Bob is one of your best team leads, and his departure will leave a hole in your department that will be hard to fill, especially in the short term. Is there anything you can do? At this point the question of a counter offer will pop into every

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by CareerResumes.com - Nov 9, 2009If you are a professional, with at least five years of experience in a given function and industry, you'll likely find that executive recruiters are your #1 networking resource. The majority of our clients secure positions through executive recruiters. As such, we've assembled a list of items you should know about recruiters to maximize your success in working

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by Mike Murray - Nov 6, 2009What would your autobiography's dust cover say about you? Think about this the next time you write a cover letter, as this is the "dust cover" of your resume, and will be the reader's very first introduction of who you are. Even though it is not commonly known, recruiter's often read your cover letter last, in much the same way you might when picking up a book after

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by Wayne Ripley - Oct 30, 2009Choosing a recruiter is not unlike choosing a realtor to sell your house. You need to be thoughtful and make sure the one(s) selected can actually help you. Merely sending a resume to a recruiter and waiting for a response is likely to be a waste of time and paper. Interview a prospective recruiter to insure that he/she is familiar with your industry and profession

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There are a number of great tools on the web, but unfortunately not always easy to grasp or understand at first sight. Here is a collection of videos that attempts to remedy this, with easy and straight forward explanations. Blog The concept of a blog. A way for every person to have the power to share news. Podcast The differences between broadcasting shows and making shows available for

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This area is for quick downloads of presentations. It also helps us to avoid adding to your email inbox with unnecessary content that you may not be interested in. All files will be deleted after about a week, to keep this area clean and uncluttered. Name Size 64_Interview_Questions.pdf  193.2 KB

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We really want to thank the following individuals for donating their time and sharing their expertise with our group. In exchange, please review their services and tell others to help promote their business. In this manner, we all gain from the experience. Accounting Principles Staffing and Solutions for Accounting, Finance, Mortgage and Banking Industries, including Temporary staffing,

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If you have comments or suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact one of the individuals listed below. This blog is here to serve your needs. Bob Duncan Bob started the group in the spring of 2009, with the idea of extending the type of services and support he received through Right Management. His goal has remained the same, to provide the tools necessary to help us find employment. Mary

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We really want to thank the following individuals for donating their time and sharing their expertise with our group. In exchange, please review their services and tell others to help promote their business. In this manner, we all gain from the experience. Jason Alba, CEO So what is JibberJobber? Is it a job search tool? Is it a networking tool? It is more like a personal relationship manager

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It's the people who set this group apart from others, from the folks who share their knowledge on relevant topics, to those of us still out there hitting the streets looking for work. Our Corporation Members actively looking for employment, grouped by department and category, with a link to their public profile on LinkedIn. Some may be posted under multiple positions. Alumni Member alumni,

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by Chuck Csizmar - Oct 16, 2009Setting the stage to handle a job offer: - you are a senior professional in Transition, or - you are seeking a Job Change, or - you simply wish to understand the process. Role of the Recruiter: - your friend, if you can help them. - a candidate screening mechanism. - try to avoid making their job more difficult. - work around them at your risk. - working together

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by Jason Alba - Oct 15, 2009How to have Job Security: - get a college degree - get a masters degree - learn a foreign language Unfortunately, these days none of the above apply. It's all about Job Security vs. Income Security vs. Career Management. Why Social? It's your "Personal Brand". If you do not actively work on your personal brand, you will inherit a stereotype. Try writing an e-book

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by Jason Alba - Oct 15, 2009It's a place to find and be found. A passive candidate DB. It's not an option! Update your Profile Profile: Summary Try to make it compelling, searchable and readable. State your case using PAR statements... - problem - action - results Profile: Picture If you're not worried about age or profile discrimination, add one. Keep it professional. Profile: Public Profile

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Often written as short one-liners, they can interpreted as jewels of wisdom, allowing one to metaphorically stand on the shoulders of others for their insightful visions. If you have a favorite quote of your own, and think it may offer inspiration to the group during these days of transition, please add it below.

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This page is here to provide assistance for job seekers, with information conveniently grouped by category to quickly help you locate what you're looking for, especially when you're away from home or using a different computer. Agencies Archives Books Computer Education Government Health Job Search Networking Quotes

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Along with networking, using employment agencies may be one method of getting your foot in the door and off the job hunting bandwagon. Here are a few employment and temp to hire companies you may want to investigate. Adecco Access to more jobs at more companies than anyone else. They are a leader in recruiting and workforce solutions, with more than 900 offices in North America servicing a range

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Check out our latest tweets! You can also post updates (tweets) to the Twitter group careermgmtnet using direct messages. Note, these tweets will only be visible by others if they click on our group name within their Twitter application. new TWTR.Widget({ version: 2, type: 'profile', rpp: 10, interval: 6000, width: 445, height: 300, theme: { shell: { background: '

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Chronological resumes emphasize recent job history. Use this format when you are continuing in the same occupation or industry, with progressive responsibilities and have an unbroken employment record. It has the following structure... Heading Summary Experience Education Example: {Name} {Address} {City, State Zip} {Telephone} {Email} Summary {Brief description of your work experience and

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Functional resumes emphasize functional strengths. Use this format when making a large career or job change, have been employed by the same company with many different jobs, or have a history of varying jobs or gaps in your employment history. It has the following structure... Heading Summary Professional Accomplishments Experience Education Example: {Name} {Address} {City, State Zip} {

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ExecuNet's Experts have put together six suggestions designed to re-ignite your job search with some suggestions as to how much time to devote to each activity. Focus on networking with people you don't know as quickly as possible. During the first month of a search, contact a minimum of 50 "warm" contacts, those you know and with whom you are comfortable. After the first month, network to at

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This page is here to provide assistance for our group members, with information ranging from which agencies to use when searching for employment to motivational quotes to get through another week. The list below is dynamic and will change to meet the needs of the group. Agencies Alumni Books Computer Education Government Health Job Search Networking Quotes

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A resume is like your "30 Sec Commercial", only with more detail and structure. Unfortunately you have less than 10 seconds to grab the attention of the reader, so you have to quickly sell the skills you have to offer, avoiding common pitfalls that quickly negate your chances for further consideration. Here is a guideline to help you in this process. Do's and Don'ts These are general rules to

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There are a number of free software products out there that work just as good, if not better than their commercial counterparts. Some may even help you to avoid system freezes, virus attacks, and other such daily headaches. You have alternatives to what came pre-installed on your computer. Save your money! Anti-Virus Most of you probably still use the same Anti-Virus software that came with

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This purpose of this blog is to act as the face of our network group, show our public presence, and help others see what we're all about. It is meant to augment the content of our Group on LinkedIn. The Career Management Network group on LinkedIn is still our main site for dynamic information, like news stories, current job opportunities, community calendar events and discussions. To access any

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Sometimes we have a hard time writing a Cover Letter, forgetting what we should include, the format, and so on. Here's a template you can use if you find yourself in this situation and in need of a little extra help. {Month Day, Year} {Name of Hiring Manager} {Title} {Company Name} {Street Address} {City, State Zip Code} Dear {Mr./Ms. Last Name} , This letter is to express my interest in the

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Your "30 Second Commercial" is one way to effectively handle informal or networking opportunities. Taking the time to develop a well written commercial and delivering it in a comfortable, casual and confident manner will greatly aid your job search. For the message to be effective, it should be brief, positive and depersonalized. It should describe... Where you have been (past). What are you

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There are a number of free software products out there that work just as good, if not better than their commercial counterparts. Some may even help you to avoid system freezes, virus attacks, and other such daily headaches. You have alternatives to what came pre-installed on your computer. Save your money! The products are not shown in any ranking order. Review the features of each to determine

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Here's a list of networking related events in the Orlando area, each organized by color. Career Management Network Other Networking Groups Special Events Career Management Network has a New Home When: 10:00 - Noon (You may arrive as early as 9:45) Where: Jackson Hewitt Tax Service 2221 Lee Road, Suite 15 Winter Park, FL 32789 Directions: Lee Road Exit off I-4 toward 17-92.

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Once a member gets hired they become an Alunmi of the group. Here's a list of recent alumni, shown with their new position and/or their skillsets, with a link to their public profile on LinkedIn. Like we say at the end of every meeting, "Hope we don't see you next week!" Administration Executive Assistant, Vicki Sansone-Kirchgassner Owner, Malissa Cook Owner, Mona Sparks Owner, Steve Yadloczky

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With the diversity of our group, we easily have enough members to form a small corporation. Using this premise, we have grouped our skill sets into separate corporate departments and categories, with a link to each members public profile on LinkedIn. Some people may be posted under multiple positions. Administration Administration, Cathy Harbin Administrative Assistant, Cindy Davies

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Believe it or not, there are some free online classes and training available on the web. There's no need to pay for this. Check out one that interests you and learn something new today. If you know of others, please add in the comments below. Internet Tools Google LinkedIn Twitter Office Suite Microsoft Office 2003, 2007 Personality (Tests) Career Jung MMDI / Myers-Briggs Computer

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While the main focus of our group is networking, it doesn't hurt to check some of the job boards once in awhile. Here's some you may consider investigating, with a short description of what they offer. CareerBuilder Largest online job site in the United States, with more than 23 million unique visitors each month and a 34% market share of help-wanted web sites in the United States. Careerjet

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Learn from the experts who stopped by to speak to our group. They thought their recommendations were useful, so why not investigate one that interests you? Here's a list of books that have been mentioned during previous sessions 5 Necessary Skills by Richard S Pearson Searching for a new job or trying to hang on to the one you have? This book will help you learn how to be proactive, how to be

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Each week we come to these meetings to re-charge, network, and learn something new. It's not uncommon to feel sad or depressed about our current status, and the unknown future ahead. This page is meant to offer encouragement, and a reminder that this is only temporary. Better things are yet to come. Books The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Charming tale of a shepherd boy, who learns many lessons

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We're not the only group in Central Florida. Here are some other networking groups you should consider in the area. If you know of others, please add in the comments below. Citrus Connections New way of networking and meeting other Citrus Club business professionals. Focused on making valuable contacts to expand your professional network. Meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Citrus Club

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Services provided by the State of Florida and it's efforts to assist with re-employment. Employ Florida Marketplace Designed for job seekers, students, employers, workforce professionals, and others seeking benefits and services, with fast access to a complete set of employment tools in one web site. Florida Unemployment Internet Direct Claims File for your state Unemployment Compensation

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Every once in awhile it would be nice to do something as a group or sub-group that is not employment related. This page is for just that, to advertise meet ups or activities outside of the regular weekly meetings. Check out the suggestions below or add some of your own. Ballroom Dancers Join the group as a social experience, and get vital exercise in a fun-filled environment. Feel the excitement

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by Wayne Ripley - Oct 2, 2009Behavioral Interviewing: - began around 20 years ago. - traditional interviewing is only 4% effective vs. 45%. - based on core competencies. - focused on what makes this person successful for this position. Clues to indicate a Behavioral Interview: - you hear the phrase, "Give me an example of ..." - there is a panel interview. - not executed over the phone. Review

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