The Work Buzz's Latest News: “Companies hiring this week” plus 1 more

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Companies hiring this week Posted: 29 Mar 2011 02:41 PM PDT It wouldn’t be Tuesday without a list of the companies hiring this week, now would it? No. Good, I’m glad we agree. So, unless you feel like talking about the new Britney Spears tour (yeah, me neither) or the cobra that escaped from the Bronx Zoo (ewwww, no, it gives me the shivers), let’s get right to the list of 10 companies that are hiring this week! ITT Technical Institute Industry: Education Sample job titles: Sociology Instructor – Adjunct Blue Rhino Industry: Transportation Sample job titles: Delivery truck driver Westport One Industry: Construction Sample job titles: Corporate QC director Kraft Foods Industry: Sales Sample job titles: Sales representative Sovereign Bank Industry:Banking Sample job titles: Branch manager Pfizer Industry: Marketing Sample job titles: Compliance senior auditor Sprint Industry: Customer service Sample job titles: Customer service technician Morgan Stanley Industry: Finance Sample job titles: Private banker Chipotle Industry: Food service Sample job titles: Crew member McKesson Industry: Technology and consulting Sample job titles: Technical engineer

A recap of our first Twitter chat — #cbjobchat Posted: 29 Mar 2011 12:18 PM PDT On Monday night, we held our first Twitter chat for job seekers and recruiters under the hashtag #cbjobchat. Therefore, if you're not already following @CareerBuilder, do it now so you don't miss out on future chats. And if you joined in the fun, thanks for participating. It was so fun we’re still cleaning confetti out of our hair and finding balloons under our desks. For those who missed out on it, you missed some great information. We posed five different questions about résumés to job seekers and recruiters, and then let everybody offer their own advice and thoughts. Job seekers got to see what recruiters think and the two interacted in a way that blogs or articles don't allow. We'll have the transcript posted soon, but here's a quick recap of what was asked and some of the excellent answers we received. (Believe me, there are many more than can fit here.) We asked job seekers: Do you include an objective on your résumé or use a professional summary instead? "Personally I use a summary. For high schoolers, whom I’ve worked with in the past-I had them do really specific objectives." – @srlaugtug Do you try to fit all of your expertise on 1 page or are you OK with it spilling into 2 pages? "If e-mailing directly I do 2 pages. If ATS or online 1 page hitting keywords." – @AshShute Is your résumé posted online? Why or why not? "Yes my résumé is online because if I don’t post it then how do I expect recruiters/hiring managers to find me." – @collegegraduate What does your résumé say about you? Or what do you hope it says about you? "My résumé says what I want it to say to the employer Im applying to. Meaning, I tailor it to what they are looking for." – @srlaugtug Do you include hobbies or other personal info on your résumé? Why or why not? "Possibly include hobbies if related to the position you’re looking for, such as photography, painting, dancing." – @miss_smiley10 We asked recruiters: What are your thoughts on objective vs. professional summary and which do you prefer? "Objectives r usually a 2-3 line generic useless summary. Prof. Summary outlines strengths & career goals/interests. More useful" – @AshleyRecruits Does résumé length matter to you? "Rules made to be broken. If content is relevant to employer needs, concise & interesting, then forget pg count-go for content" – @DawnBugni What are your biggest résumé turnoffs? "Spacing & font should be consistent throughout. It shows lack of attention to detail if not." – @justinhywood What are your thoughts about including hobbies and other personal info? "Use common sense w hobbies, personal interests, volunteering > résumés. Relate to job? Include, making sure they point to specs." – @AnneMessenger If you missed out on the fun, fear not, we'll be conducting these chats in the future. In fact, we'll be talking about résumés again on Wednesday, March 30, at 12 p.m. Central. In the meantime, make sure you're following us on Twitter, and let us know what other topics you'd like to see us dovote a #cbjobchat to in the future.

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Career Planning Career Planning Choose a Career Career Change Career Advancement From Dawn Rosenberg McKay, your Guide to Career Planning Many people think career planning begins with figuring out what you want to do to make a living and ends when you have your first job. In fact, career planning is a lifelong process, which begins with choosing an occupation, training for it and then getting a job. It continues with growing in your job, possibly changing careers and eventually retiring. The Career Planning Process The career planning process is comprised of four steps: Self, Options, Match and Action. Find out how carefully attending to each of these steps can lead you toward career satisfaction. See More About:  career choice  career tests  self assessment How to Choose a Career Learn how to make a career choice when you don't really know what you want to do. While it will require a great deal of your time and energy, it's not an insurmountable task. See More About:  career choice  career tests  career exploration Working With a Career Development Professional Many people will claim they can help you with your career, but how do you know whom to trust? This article tells you how to make sure you're getting help from a qualified professional. See More About:  career counselors  career choice  career change What Do College Career Services Offices Do? College students, and often alumni, can get career planning help from the career services office at their school. This office usually assists people with career choice, exploration, job searching and sometimes graduate school advisement. Services may be available for college alumni who are making a career change. See More About:  career services  career choice  career counselors Career Planning Ads Career Planning Space Career Career Options Development Career Career Transition Featured Articles 5 Things Not to Do When You Leave Your Job Non-Traditional Employment for Women Tips for Teens Who Toil 6 Reasons to Make a Career Change Self Assessment: An Overview Careers A to Z More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Dawn Rosenberg McKay Career Planning Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Career Planning newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com Must Reads Making a Career Change Career Profiles Career Quizzes Fastest Growing Jobs How to Choose a Career Advertisement

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How To Not Fear Losing Your Job Posted: 29 Mar 2011 09:10 AM PDT Not going to lie, this shopping cart looks pretty fly. But that doesn't mean that you want to live in it. If the recession has taught us anything it's that job security doesn't exist as it once did. The average American will hold 7-8 jobs by the time they're 30. At some point in your career, you will probably have to weather a stretch of unemployment while living off a small unemployment check and your savings. But this shouldn't scare you. I mean, it certainly seems scary to think about being severed from your lifeline, the money that provides you with the things you need to survive and enjoy life. But if you know how to cut costs and prepare for another job while you have one, the thought of leaving your job can be liberating.  With a back-up plan in place, you own your life and career, and your employer can't hold you to a job that's not right for you because of "money." Here's how transition into a new life without the stress that unemployment usually brings. Have another job on the tip of your tongue.  If I asked you what job you would apply to if you lost your job today, you should be able respond with at least one idea. Want to know what mine is? Working at the bookshop down the road from KODA. I hang out there at lunch almost every day, and am tight with the managers and the staff. That would be my first stop if I needed to look for a new job. After job seekers land a job, they tend to toss their resume in a musty folder in their computer and kiss the job search goodbye. That's healthy. For a little while. But after you get settled in your new job, you should occasionally peruse the internet for other opportunities, just in case. Keep networking, or better yet, keep working on a side project. This way, if you do ever leave your job, you will have something to put on your resume while you look for another opportunity. Figure out how to cut your greatest monthly expense in half. Most people's greatest monthly expense is rent, but there are also secondary expenses—going out to eat, yoga, a shopping habit. Figure out what your top three monthly expenses are, and then figure out how you could half them. It's easy to half your rent—get a roommate. One of my friends sublets her apartment every summer in New York City, when rents shoot through the roof, and she's able to bring in extra cash while living somewhere cheaper. My second biggest expense is yoga classes and my gym membership. If I lost my job, I could work at my studio in exchange for free classes, and I could also put my gym membership on hold for six months. When I moved out of my apartment in New York City, I sold my furniture and brought my clothes to consignment shops for extra cash. Figure out how you can live minimally. On that note, cut your expenses now. It's no secret that many of us live just at our or means or way beyond it . Big time football players do it. Actors do it.  Joe-Schmoe does it. Figure out how you can shave down your greatest costs while you have a job. Put that money into savings. Maybe you don't really want a roommate to cut down on your rent, but you can bring in some extra cash by selling old furniture and clothes you don't need any more. You'll be surprised how good it feels to rid your life of clutter, too. Maybe you are a restaurant person. Invite your friends to cook at home with you every now and then instead of going out. Learning how to make concessions now will help you deal with a moment when it's absolutely necessary to make them, and it's always good to have savings in the bank. Take on activities that don't require money. After I graduated from college, I moved out to the beach in Queens, and it was the best financial move I could have ever made. Most of my activities centered around the beach. I had a stash of surfboards on my porch, and most weekends my friends and I surfed and lounged on the boardwalk.  Everyone had barbeques in their backyard. I rarely spent money at bars and restaurants because I lived and breathed my community. Creating a lifestyle that doesn't hinge on spending tons of money is freeing, and grounding. It reminds you what is really important—relationships. You don't need expensive dinners and fancy martinis to cultivate meaningful relationships; you just need people who care about you. And sometimes, stripping away the material things, like bars and beers and shopping outings makes you realize who your friends really are. Free Stuff. I spent the least amount of money when I lived in New York City.  There are a ton of free concerts and events, especially in the summer, and took full advantage of them. Every city has community events, so check them out. Anything else? If you have any tips on how to cut costs while you're unemployed, or prepare for the uncertain future of leaving your job, let me know in the comments below. Photo by Señor Codo

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