Wednesday, September 7, 2011

How to Fix a Damaged Reputation at Work

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 11:30 PM PDT

What is the primary cause of damaged reputations at work? If your reputation is damaged professionally, what are some steps you can take to repair it?

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How to Leverage ADD in Your Work Life

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 11:00 PM PDT

The key to leveraging our ADD in the workplace, we MUST love what we do to perform our best work. There's no other option for your career.

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Learn the Career Path of an Aircraft Load Master

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 10:30 PM PDT

Considered working as an Aircraft Load Master? This interview will take you down the career path of one person's experience in this position.

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How Long Should a Resume Be?

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 10:00 PM PDT

How long should a resume be? Well, there is simply no definite answer to this question. Everyone's situation is different and job requirements vary.

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Newest Approved Career Expert: Tashana Sims-Hudspeth

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 01:58 PM PDT

Tashana Sims-Hudspeth has over 13 years in human resources and is experienced in employment relations, career coaching and workforce planning.

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How Productive Are You Really?

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 07:12 AM PDT

When you're a truly productive part of your workplace, you contribute on a level that brings real value to the organization and your career.

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Internship Opportunity for College Students and Recent Grads

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 01:00 AM PDT

We are looking for four interns. Come join a progressive organization that strives to be on the forefront of technology and the career industry.

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20-Minute Job Search: How to Find a Job When You Don’t Have the Time

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 12:00 AM PDT

Job searching while living a hectic lifestyle? Learn how to find a job when you don't have the time using the "Twenty-Minute Job Search."

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The unDirty Baker’s Dozen – 13 Tips to Get an Interview

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The unDirty Baker’s Dozen – 13 Tips to Get an Interview

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 04:33 AM PDT

This is a quick round-up of my unDirty Dozen – Tips to get your resume and/or application noticed based on your character and ethical behavior.
1. Prove on your resume or cover letter that you have three important characteristics: Intelligence, Energy and Integrity. Show hire-ability. Add an instance that demonstrates one or all of these under your most recent job or project.
2. Include a reference letter or letter of recommendation with your cover letter from a colleague or supervisor that attests to your character.
3. If you are invited for a phone interview, Google the company – know who they are and what they do.
4. Have your resume reviewed by a recruiter and several friends who will give you the critical feedback.
5. A good recruiter will be able to ascertain within 10-15 seconds of reviewing your resume or application whether or not you will even get a call. Make something stand out at the top of the resume or cover letter.
6. Do NOT use cliche buzz words on your resume such as - thought leader, expert, guru, etc. – most recruiters will stop reading and immediately dismiss your application.
7.   Take the first phone interview time slot offered - shows keen interest in the position.
8. Ask pertinent questions during a phone interview – this shows your intelligence and interest in the company and position.
9. Do NOT go around the recruiter. If the company advertises online and has an online application process, apply online - it is NOW a digital world –If someone wants your resume on paper, they’ll print it.
10. Make sure EVERY online profile testifies to your desirable qualities. Recruiters will Google your name – will they be happy with what they find?
11.  Get a referral from a current employee of the company where you are applying. Sometimes, it really is "who you know".
12. Be ETHICAL. Would you hire yourself?  If you wouldn't hire you, why should anyone else?
Baker’s Dozen Bonus:
13. Do NOT Apply for a Job for which your are unqualified. Pretty simple.

When simply getting past the front door is so very difficult, why not do all you can to stand out among the masses that apply?

*For more detail on each tip, visit Part 1 6 Tips and Part 2 6 More Tips

Rayanne Thorn, @ray_anne is the Marketing Director for the online recruiting software company, Broadbean Technology. She is also a proud mother of four residing in Laguna Beach, California, and a contributor for Blogging4Jobs. Connect with her on LinkedIn.