Thursday, May 5, 2011

Posted: 05 May 2011 06:43 AM PDT

ResumeBear, an online resume services firm, provides unique tools that allow the job seeker to know when their submitted resume has been opened, forwarded and printed. Through an extensive database, College Complete helps prospective students find the schools and degree programs that meet their needs. Both companies provide these services at no cost to individuals.

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For anyone submitting resumes online, ResumeBear’s tools offer the perfect resources to do just that.
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"We are excited about the opportunity that this alliance offers to job seekers and prospective students," said Bill Brebaugh, principal at Ed Ideas, Inc. and owner of College Complete. "In many cases, there is a direct correlation between education and employment.
Through this alliance our prospective students will have direct access to the most cutting edge resume service and job board. At ResumeBear you will be able to choose from thousands of certificate and degree programs from hundreds of colleges and universities through College Complete."
ResumeBear, uses new technology to solve an age old problem of finding a job. Text and email alerts are sent real time directly to the job seeker notifying them when their resume has been opened and is being read. ResumeBear job seekers have a distinct advantage because they can call the hiring manager immediately. Resumes and cover letters can be uploaded in just a few seconds from a word document or created from scratch using the easy to follow online tutorials. There is even a mobile resume application for the iPhone, iPad and Droid.
College Complete, provides a personalized service for prospective students to help them quickly and easily identify schools and programs that meet their needs. Their database contains information on thousands of programs offered by hundreds of accredited institutions. Programs are available at campus locations throughout the country and via online instruction.
Programs range from trade and technical certificates and diplomas to associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees, all in a wide variety of fields of interest. Using the Education Advocates at College Complete as their "research assistant," prospective students can quickly find the schools that meet their needs and take control of their education.
What People Are Saying:
“I always tell my clients they need to drive their own career bus — to take charge when job hunting. For anyone submitting resumes online, ResumeBear’s tools offer the perfect resources to do just that. I love how job seekers choose if they want their resume added to the database and can fine tune and target versions to submit for opportunities. Real-time tracking, text and email alerts to know when someone opens, forwards and prints resumes helps job seekers keep their fingers on the pulse of their searches, and nothing is more important when competing in this environment,” said Miriam Salpeter, job search/Social Media coach and author of social networking for Career Success

The Work Buzz's Latest News: May #cbjobchat: Job seekers and recruiters answer your interview FAQs

May #cbjobchat: Job seekers and recruiters answer your interview FAQs

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:06 PM PDT

On the first Monday of each month, we conduct a Twitter job chat for job seekers and recruiters. From 7-8 p.m. Central, we tackle topics that can help job seekers, such as resumes or cover letters. This week we spent the hour discussing interviews. What you should do, what you shouldn't do, and what you never thought to do.
We know not everyone can join in the fun. It's Monday night — you have dinner to make, work to do, a family to spend time with, reruns of "Seinfeld" to watch. But if you find yourself looking for some job-search tips on the first Monday of the month, look at the hashtag #cbjobchat and join in the conversation. Or just watch — you can learn a lot without saying a thing, too.
In that hour, more great questions were asked and answered than we can possibly post here. Still, we discussed some of the most frequently asked questions job seekers ask us and employers about the interviewing process. For your convenience, here are the questions we asked and some of the great answers we received:
Q1: How do you prepare in the days and hours leading up to an interview? What are the absolute must-dos? For recruiters, what preparation do you expect job seekers to have when they walk in the door?
Definitely research as much as you can about the company, is there someone in the position currently? Reach out to them. – @eoppie
Check company, org’s website. Know who you’re interviewing with. Prepare a few questions to ask there. Don’t over prepare. – @AshShute
Study the company’s website, try + learn as much about the company as you can. Look at the bio of the person [you're] interviewing [with]. – @Give2GetJobs
Research, research, research! Always know the latest company news, employee info, etc. – @ComeRecommended
Leave early, plan for traffic + delays just in case RT @AshShute: Q1: Map a route to the interview if its f2f. Dont arrive late. – @Give2GetJobs
Q2: Job seekers, how do you answer the most common questions, like "What's your biggest weakness?" and "Tell me about yourself." Recruiters, what do you NOT want to hear from job seekers when answering biggest weakness/tell me about yourself questions?
Weaknesses should not conflict with the job description. – @rockthehunt
“Tell me about yourself”: Your answer should highlight how your skills are good fit for the job. – @MWilliamsRHMR
Tell me about yourself: Give brief work history + tie it into why you applied for and would be a good fit for the position – @Give2GetJobs
Weakness: Try + find something that could be viewed as a positive. Ex. I’m a perfectionist, I get really into my work, etc. - @Give2GetJobs
Q3: Job seekers, at the end of the interview, when the employer asks if you have any questions, do you always ask something? Recruiters, is it OK for job seekers not to ask any questions when given the chance? Are there bad Qs that shouldn’t be asked?
Always ask a few questions at the end. Best advice they were given, most challenging rewarding assignment – @TamrynHennessy
Always ask questions. It emphasizes your interest in the position (and you should have some anyway) – @ComeRecommended
If I get the job, what are the 3 top deliverables you’d like to see in 30/60/90 days? – @rockthehunt
A direct “What are you looking for from this position” can get you valuable insights. See where they take it – @THO_R
Absolutely…..it’s an interview killer if no questions. Should be asking Q’s along the way too….be engaging. – @careercurator
It’s imperative that you ask intelligent questions. This is a final opportunity for you to shine. – @MWilliamsRHMR
Q4: Job seekers, what are the biggest mistakes you've made during interviews? And what did you learn from them? Recruiters, what common but avoidable faux pas do you see job seekers make? (Let’s end them here tonight!)
Major faux pas: Acting sullen and bored, or cocky and arrogant. You need to be likable. – @webaphile
One of the biggest avoidable mistakes is being too nervous. Prepare well, be confident and calm in the interview. – @MWilliamsRHMR
Limp handshake, no eye contact, talking to fast and repeating the same things over and over again – @Azn_CyberSleuth
Answered the phone during the interview. – @St8Wkr
Over-preparing is a mistake I’ve made too. Made me nervous and less articulate. – @AshShute
Q5:
Job seekers, how do you typically follow up with an employer after the interview? Which methods have worked best for you? Recruiters, how should job seekers follow up after the interview? How important are thank-you notes/emails?
Thank you notes are important. I’m still a fan of the handwritten note if there is enough time before decision is being made. – @Give2GetJobs
A thank you note is another way to reiterate your interest & to outline key points of what occurred in the interview process - @Azn_CyberSleuth
Always follow email that day with followup link of interest to something you talked about - @TamrynHennessy
For more information on previous #cbjobchats, check out recaps on résumés and cover letters and following up. Also, let us know what you’d like to see discussed in these monthly chats.
As always, feel free to weigh in with your own opinions below.

9 Questions to Ask Yourself When Considering Entrepreneurship

Posted: 04 May 2011 11:00 PM PDT

It's important to determine if entrepreneurship is the right direction for you before attempting to launch a new business venture in this economy.

To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.

Career Comics: Funny Caption Contest #16

Posted: 04 May 2011 10:00 PM PDT

Are you funny but your career isn't? Prove it! Enter this week's career comics contest for a chance to win a free career coaching session.

To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.

10 Rules for Beginning Your New Job on the Right Foot

Posted: 04 May 2011 09:30 PM PDT

Securing a new job is akin to a successful product launch. Producing long-term career success is more important than an immediate impact.

To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.

What to Do When Your Boss Hovers Over You? | Career Rocketeer

What to Do When Your Boss Hovers Over You?

Posted: 05 May 2011 03:30 AM PDT

This bad boss is sometimes known as the "helicopter boss". They seem to have nothing better to do than to lurk over your shoulder while you're trying to get your work done. To add insult to this, they may nit-pick and even rework what you've done. It leaves you wondering why they hired you in the first place, if they can spend so much time hovering over your job rather than doing their own.
There are a number of potential causes for this:
They are too controlling. They are the only one who can truly get it right or they must see the work get done a certain way (at least they think so.)
They really might not have enough of their own work do.
They think that hovering is equal to managing and don't really know or understand what they should be doing.
You really might warrant this, because you aren't performing up to standards or you do things that undermine confidence in your work (like you continuously ask to be double-checked.)
You do need to understand the reason, or combination of reasons, for their over-involvement in your work. Even if they are killing time just chatting you up, it is still impacting your ability to get your job done in a timely manner. Let's look at some potential actions you can take, once you've identified the cause of their behavior:
If they're controlling. Ask for training and performance expectations. Once you've been adequately trained, keep track of your performance and report it to your boss. After enough time of seeing that you are meeting their standards, they will most likely back off. If they are reworking your work, ask for feedback on how to improve so they don't have to take their time redoing your work.
If they're controlling and training and performance hasn't caused them to back off. Have a discussion. You don't want this to be a defensive conversation, but a problem solving one. You can open the conversation with something like, "I've noticed that you have a strong need to be involved with the work I'm performing. Since I'm meeting the performance expectations, I thought I would find out if there is anything you might need from me that I'm not doing that will make you more comfortable with what I'm doing? I just want us to be efficient." You want to take ownership for giving the boss what they need.
They don't have enough work of their own. Have you heard of "managing up"? You can make suggestions or come up with ideas for things that seem appropriate for them to do. If they like the idea, you can always ask "Do you want to run with this or do you want me to?" Certainly, they might give it to you, but chances are they're looking for something to fill their time. You also need to manage your time. If they are chatting you up due to boredom, return the chat for a short time and then make a brief statement like, "I need to get back to work". Then turn yourself to the task at hand. Remain friendly.
If they think this is what a manager does. When they approach you, ask if you can help them. Once the request is fulfilled, turn back to your work and ignore them. You will have to get used to their presence and still get your work done.
If you aren't performing . Consider this the price you pay to get back on track. Make sure you understand how to perform the work and what the expectations are. It's not fun having the bad boss in your sandbox, but until you get your performance up to standards, you will see them far more than you like.
A helicopter boss isn't the worst person in the world to work for, but they are annoying and sometimes very ego deflating, especially if they constantly question your work. Taking the appropriate action can help both of you.
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4 Ways to Wow Recruiters with Technology

Posted: 04 May 2011 05:47 AM PDT

QR Codes and technology seem to be everywhere especially when I’m traveling. Last week I traveled to Atlanta for the third HR Evolution Conference. And as I walked the airport terminals, restaurants, and rode the train to my destination, they were everywhere. As I begin to integrate QR Codes into my own business and marketing strategy with Xceptional HR, job seekers can leverage this technology to their advantage.

Adding a QR Code to your business card. Adding your LinkedIn profile QR Code or QR Contact Code are two great ways to make an impression. My QR Contact Code uploads my phone number and other contact information directly into your phone. Making it easy for hiring managers, new contacts, and old friends to contact you without the hassle of inputting your contact information.

QR Codes to Your Resume. Depending your industry, I believe that QR Codes can establish your ability leverage your knowledge of trends and technology to the company’s advantage. Adding a small QR Code to the top portion of your resume where you contact information is already included makes it easy for the hiring manager to learn more about you. You create the pathways as well as the content for them to view making it less likely that they will Google Search you and be led astray. For an example of how to incoroporate a QR code into your resume, view Lindsay Goldner’s resume.

Aside for QR Codes there are other technology offerings that can not only impress recruiters and hiring manager but serve as a tool to drive companies your direction and improve your search engine optimization.

Slideshare Your Resume. Slideshare can be added to your LinkedIn profile to help customize and highlight your best qualities but it can also be used as a form of online resume. Slideshare has a very high SEO and will rank high on search engine pages depending on the keywords you add. Additionally, your resume presentation can also be embedded into websites and blogs for recruiters to learn more about you.

Creative Infographic Resumes. One of my favorite resumes I’ve seen recently is that of Hagan Blount. He created a eye-catching inforgraphic that serves as his resume. This resume infographic has landed on some high profile media sites and is sure to impressive creative agencies and less conservative companies and industries.

Photo Credit Cake Picture Gallery & HaganBlout.com.