A new job search strategy that may work for you
NEW YORK, NY -- Shifting priorities and streamlining realities have eliminated many salaried positions. The unavoidable trend is that companies are using outsourcing, freelancers, temporary and part time job classifications as a more efficient and profitable way to get things done. 42% of companies that have used outsourcing services claim it has benefited them financially. Outsourcing is not going away anytime soon. With that said...
Making a career change can require adapting to temporary job contracts that don't come with a full package of benefits. If you insist on a career position that comes with all the perks, you may already be losing the competitive edge to those who have learned that independent contracting and freelancing strategies can offer viable options that may take you relatively quickly out of the ranks of the unemployed.
The idea is to become the go-to person that companies want to outsource to. Instead of a job hunter, you position yourself as the specialist that companies look for when outsourcing a specific project. Repackaging your existing skills into transferable or "re-purposed" alternative career avenues can prove a valuable strategy for repositioning yourself in today's hyper-competitive job marketplace.
Search for part time & full time jobs from one place!
LOS ANGELES, CA -- With a new service called MyJobHunter, you can search all top career sites at once & apply to all matching jobs with one click. Just enter your search criteria, review the matching jobs and select the ones you want. Then, click a single button and you'll instantly apply to all selected jobs with your resume and cover letter (without having to log into each job site separately).
Click another button and you can automate the whole process! MyJobHunter can remember what you searched for, search for it again each day, and AUTOMATICALLY APPLY FOR YOU to new jobs matching your criteria. Review jobs in advance or put searching & applying on auto-pilot. The choice is yours.
You'll also get an application history report that makes follow-up a breeze! It shows the jobs you were applied to, full job descriptions, employer contact info, and application dates. You can even add personal notes to each job! This service is proven to reduce hours of job searching and resume submitting to just minutes. Simply upload your resume, enter your job search criteria and let MyJobHunter take it from there. For more information visit MyJobHunter today.
Job seekers: What's your ideal job?
NEW YORK, NY -- If you're like most employed Americans, your ideal job is the one you already have. In survey data released recently, Gallup found that 70 percent of working Americans say their current job is the ideal job for them. Not surprisingly, perceptions of ones job are closely related to how much that job pays. People who earn more money are more likely to say that their job is ideal than people who earn less.
But the nature of the work of course matters too. For example, within each income category, professional workers -- which includes lawyers, doctors, teachers, etc. -- are more likely than service workers to say that their jobs are ideal. Besides professional workers, people who own businesses are especially likely to describe their job as ideal (87 percent), as are people in agricultural jobs (82 percent). People in manufacturing, clerical and service work are much less likely to describe their jobs as ideal (around 61 percent).
Older workers, more educated workers and white-collar workers are also more likely to favorably evaluate how they fit their jobs. Women and men are equally likely to say that they think their jobs are ideal. All these results are based on polls of 18,000 American adults called in January, when the national unemployment rate was 9.7 percent. Which makes many Americans wonder whether the poor job market makes people better appreciate their birds-in-hand.
Take a hard look at your job search approach
PITTSBURGH, PA -- Stephen Cobain was laid off from his executive position at a major Pittsburgh financial services company in December of 2008 and spent nearly a year looking for a job with little to show for it. "I was doing all the things everyone tells you to do," he said. Unfortunately it all led to no job, just frustration.
Until this past Thanksgiving, when his supportive wife stunned him by saying: "You must accept the fact that you're doing something wrong." It's hard to hear this type of criticism, especially when you feel you're doing everything in your power to land a job. And clearly, most job seekers have a great excuse right now -- a crummy economy. But if you've been job searching for months with few tangible results, it's time to take a hard look at your approach.
A change of strategy - that's what Cobain did. He started dressing in a suit every day to go to his home office. He invested in job search tools to save him time so he could focus on networking and connecting with other career professions. He hired a job placement firm and a career coach. Once he re-vamped his approach, he mailed out 10 resumes, got eight interviews and three job offers!
Re-vamp your strategy & distribute your resume fast!
SAN DIEGO, CA -- While the job market is very competitive right now, there are still millions of jobs being offered by hiring managers who search all of the top career sites. Sure it may take some time, but posting your resume on all the top career sites and niche job boards will give you better exposure than your competition.
If you want the benefit of maximum exposure, but don't want to spend 60 hours researching and filling out website forms consider letting a service like Resume Rabbit do the work for you. This useful tool helps you organize your search efforts and saves you time, while allowing you to focus on networking strategies. Just fill out one easy form and in about 15 minutes you'll be posted on 85 top career sites like Job.com, CareerBuilder, Net-Temps, Dice and more.
If confidentiality is a concern, use Resume Rabbit's new confidentiality feature. Your resume can be seen, however, no one will see your name, street address or phone number. Whether you do it by hand or use a service like Resume Rabbit, creating accounts on all the best career sites will give you access to millions of jobs and exposure to 1.5 million employers and recruiters daily. To get your resume posted confidentially on all the top career sites and niche job boards, just go to: Resume Rabbit.
When is a good time to start your own business?
SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- There are more potential entrepreneurs -- folks out there thinking about launching a business -- than there are entrepreneurs. Ultimately, you just have to pull the trigger. A good time to launch your own business is when you've done your due diligence, you understand the market, the customers that you're going to serve and the nature of the competitive environment.
To get beyond the fear, especially if this is your first venture, is a tough thing to do. How do you get beyond that fear? Find a business opportunity and a venture that you're passionate about. You also may want to speak with a career consultant or get a free business consultation to discuss your ideas and options. That's one of the keys to success as a small-business owner and entrepreneur. Starting a business can be challenging. Many businesses fail. Success also is dependent on dedication, passion and lots of hard work.
When you first launch your business, it's often not a 40-hour workweek. If you are not pursuing a product or a service or a market that you're passionate about that you really believe in, it can be very difficult to bring yourself to put in the time and the work necessary for your venture to succeed. If you are thinking about starting your own business, yes - there are challenges, but there are also some great opportunities.
Can't find a job? Consider starting your own business.
LAS VEGAS, NV -- Are you dissatisfied with the way you're being treated by your current employer? Perhaps you're an executive who has been displaced. You realize that your labors have been creating wealth for others but not for yourself. You've had the idea of owning your own business as a solution to these and other issues but you've heard all the horror stories about the failure rates of independent businesses. A franchise business may be the answer for you.
A successful franchise is a network of interdependent business relationships that allows a number of people to share a distinct brand identification, a successful method of doing business, and a strong marketing, distribution, and support system. If you would rather own a McDonald's than an independent burger drive-in, franchising may be right for you. In this case, we recommend you sign up for a complimentary business consultation with FranChoice, the premier "matchmaker" of the franchising industry.
During your consultation, the consultants from FranChoice will help you identify franchise businesses that meet your criteria based on your goals, skills and preferences. Then they'll guide you through the franchise investigation process and answer all your questions. FranChoice is paid for by the various companies offering franchises to help them find suitable matches. To instantly sign up for your complimentary consultation, go to FranChoice today!
Stand out from the crowd at your next interview
ROCKFORD, IL -- Get creative, but know your audience. One candidate sent a shoe with a resume to "get his foot in the door" at an ad agency. He grabbed the hiring manager's attention and was invited in for an interview. That tactic worked for him, but it may not work for everyone. What may be appropriate for an ad agency may not work for a financial firm.
Leverage social media. Consider creating your own professional group on sites like Facebook or LinkedIn.com to establish relationships with thought leaders, career professionals, recruiters and potential employers. Write a couple versions of your resume to cast a wider net and appeal to employers in different industries. Consider a functional resume that focuses on skill sets versus a timeline of jobs, especially if you want to break into a new industry.
It's important to make yourself memorable during an interview. You need substance. We've heard of candidates bringing three references live with them in person during an interview. Again, that may work in some situations and backfire in others. All the gimmicks in the world won't matter unless you have substance to back it up. Come armed with specific examples of how you contributed to your previous employers bottom line and quantify your results.
Interview secret that practically forces them to hire you
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Diligent job seekers spend hours creating resumes & cover letters, searching through job postings, reviewing classifieds and networking -- all in order to get an interview. Yet most of them don't spend nearly enough time learning what to do when they get one! And with the job market as competitive as it is, you just can't afford to blow an interview.
The skills needed to do the job and the skills needed to get the job are two completely separate things. Even in today's competitive job market, the most qualified person rarely gets the job. Additionally, interviews are harder to get than before. When the job market was booming it took an average of 3 interviews to get 1 job offer. Now it takes 17. The key is have a great interview, where the interviewer actually pictures you doing the job.
If you want to be that person, there's a little known secret you can put together for your next interview that literally forces the interviewer to picture you filling the position, and to visualize actually hiring you -- asap. Using this method guarantees you'll stand out from the crowd and shoot straight to the top of the "must hire" list. For more information, follow this link.
Career Tools Highlighted in This Issue:
- Job Search Tool Makes Finding A Job Easier Search all job sites at once. Apply to matching jobs with 1-click.
- Resume Rabbit - Distribute your resume fast! Get your resume on 85 job sites instantly! Takes 5 minutes.
- FranChoice - Start your own business Instantly sign up for your free consultation with a franchise expert.
- The Job Interview Secret Known interview secret that practically forces them to hire you.
