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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The Work Buzz's Latest News: As the economy strengthens, so does employees’ resolve to change jobs

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As the economy strengthens, so does employees’ resolve to change jobs Posted: 28 Mar 2011 09:59 AM PDT For the past three years, companies have been learning to do more with less — a good way for employers to weather the economic storm, but not necessarily the best move for employee morale. Smaller workforces and budgets have meant added pressure on employees, as many have been forced to work longer hours and/or take pay cuts. Chances are though, had you spoken to any of these overworked/underpaid employees in the past few years, while they might have expressed disdain over the greater pressure they faced at work, many of them would have also said that they were happy with their job, because they were just grateful to have one. But now, with a better economy on the horizon, many workers are re-evaluating their company loyalty. According to a new study from MetLife, 47 percent of employees report feeling a very strong loyalty to their employers, down from 59 percent in 2008 (and a three-year low point). Though employers will admit that they've expected a lot out of their employees — 43 percent of large companies and 38 percent of small companies say they've increased productivity in the last year — the decline in employee loyalty was an unforeseen consequence. Fifty-one percent of employers surveyed said they felt employees were very loyal, roughly the same percentage as in 2008. “Worker loyalty has been slowly ebbing over the last several years, and it is important that employers take action to turn the tide around. The short-term gains employers realized from greater productivity appear to be short-lived and now pose bottom-line challenges as key talent considers other employment opportunities that have arisen as a result of the improving economy," Anthony J. Nugent, an executive vice president at MetLife, said in a statement. "There is no doubt that the rebounding economy will bring more opportunities for employees, especially the high performers." According to the survey, more than one-third (36 percent) of employees plan to look for work at a new company this year, and according to a CareerBuilder poll from earlier this year, 76 percent of employees would change jobs if the right opportunity came along. Thinking of switching employers this year? Here are a few things to keep in mind as you set out on your search: Figure out what you're looking for Pinpoint what it is that your current job is lacking, and be sure that you seek that out in a new employer. If working long hours has made you realize you want a job that offers flexible scheduling, target companies with a reputation of letting employees work from home, for example. Knowing what you're looking for from your next employer will help ensure you make a good move, not just wind up in a different job with the same problems. Decide whether you're willing to relocate The economy is looking up, but many companies are still testing the waters and hiring cautiously. Which means your dream job may be out there, but you may have to work a little harder and expand your job-seeking horizons to find it (i.e. your dream job may not be in your backyard). Ask yourself if you’re willing to move to a new city (or even state) for a new job. Consider the effect it would have on your commute, family life, finances (since not all companies will pay for relocation) and quality of life. Make sure you understand the new position Haven't gotten a promotion in three years and looking to move up the corporate ladder? Make sure that your next job will challenge you to work at the next level, not just offer you a better title. Before you accept a job, be sure that you clearly understand — and will enjoy — the responsibilities you'll have in your new position.   Evaluate what you'll be leaving behind There are positives and negatives to any job, so make sure you weigh your options before making your decision. Do you have a lot of friends at work? Do you get great benefits? Does your company offer bonuses to employees who have been there for five years — and you've been there for four? Consider the whole picture before making your decision.  For more on job change, check out these articles, below: 5 factors to consider before relocating Is it time for a job change?

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Summer Jobs 2011

Summer Jobs 2011: "

If you're interested in finding a summer job, it's time to get started on your job search.   Now is the time to be looking for a job for this summer, if you haven't already got one lined up. 

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The Work Buzz's Latest News: 5 jobs that pay you to play on Facebook

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5 jobs that pay you to play on Facebook Posted: 25 Mar 2011 10:30 AM PDT People love social media … and what’s not to love? Platforms like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn provide an easy way to communicate, connect with long-lost friends and see what those exes are up to (you know you’ve peeked!). With more than 500 million active users on Facebook (who, on average, create 90 pieces of content per month), 175 million people on Twitter (who send out 95 million tweets per day) and 100 million accounts on LinkedIn (and one million company pages), it's safe to say that social networks have become a craze. Unfortunately, though, employers don't necessarily share this enthusiasm for social networking. A quick analysis of the volume of content produced on these platforms tells us that there's a large probability some of it is produced during the workday — causing many employers to implement stricter social media policies. According to a 2010 survey by Robert Half Technology, 38 percent of chief information officers reported that they tightened their social media rules last year, and a separate survey by the same group revealed that 55 percent of companies completely ban social networking on the job. So what's a Facebook-friendly employee to do? Instead of putting your job on the line by spending your days Tweeting from your phone, or watching your back hoping that you don't get caught playing Mafia Wars, you might want to consider a job that practically forces you to be “LinkedIn” to social networks. Check out the following jobs, all of which let you play on social media all day: 1. Social media strategist: Duh. This one is pretty obvious, but for that reason, we had to include it. Social media strategists work in-house for corporations, at public relations agencies, or as independent contractors to analyze and plan a company's social media strategy. Tasks may include monitoring and increasing fan count and interaction, and creating content for various social media channels. Average salary: Since the job is still relatively new, concrete salary information hasn't exactly been nailed down. According to a report by Social Media Influence called "The State of Social Media Jobs," social media strategists typically earn between $40,000 and $60,000 per year. 2. Recruiter: Social media is becoming a huge tool for recruiters, who often search LinkedIn and Facebook profiles in order to find suitable candidates for job openings. This practice is now so prevalent that a recent survey by OfficeTeam found that more than a third of HR managers feel that social media profiles will replace résumés in the future. Average salary: According to CBsalary.com, recruiters earn an average annual salary of $61,343. 3. Game/application developer: Someone had to create Farmville. Product developers create and build the applications and games we love from the ground up. Average salary: The SMI research reports that social media product developers earn an average annual salary of $75,000 – $100,000 per year. 4. Marketing/public relations manager: For companies that don't have dedicated social media specialists, the job of representing a company in these areas usually falls on the shoulders of marketing and public relations teams.   Average salary: Marketing managers earn an average of $108,580 per year, according to the BLS. Public relations managers, $89,430. 5. Customer service rep: Social media gives customers direct and immediate access to brands. Thus, consumers often post complaints, questions or compliments about a brand directly to its social media pages. Customer service reps must be on hand to swiftly respond to customer queries. Average salary: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, average hourly salary for customer service reps is $14.36. Does your company allow you to Facebook at work? Would you be interested in a social media-friendly job? Let us know in the comments section, below.

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The Work Buzz's Latest News: Women think they earn less than their male co-workers — and they’re right

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Women think they earn less than their male co-workers — and they’re right Posted: 24 Mar 2011 01:36 PM PDT Do your co-workers earn more money than you? How you answer probably depends on your gender. And the accuracy of that answer also depends on your gender. In a recent CareerBuilder survey, employers asked workers if they thought their colleagues of the opposite sex earned more or less than them and how they viewed their opportunities for advancement. From the women's perspective: -38 percent feel they earn less than their male counterparts -39 percent believe men have more opportunities to advance their career -36 percent believe men receive more recognition for accomplishments -35 percent believe their decision not to rub elbows with upper management (while the men are doing it) is the reason for the pay and advancement disparity -22 percent cited favoritism toward men as the reason for the income and advancement differences From the men's perspective: -84 percent believe males and females with the same qualifications are paid the same -72 percent believe opportunities for advancement are the same for both genders -6 percent believe they are paid less than their female counterparts -17 percent believe women have more opportunities for advancement -18 percent say women receive more kudos for accomplishment Salary reality You might look at those survey results and think it's a case of the grass being greener on the other side, but in this case that's not so. If you're a female in the workplace, the paycheck is significantly greener on the other side of the cubicle wall. The survey finds that income disparity between the genders is a very real issue: Of surveyed female workers: -40 percent earn $35,000 or less -25 percent earn $50,000 or more -3 percent earn $100,000 or more -21 percent hold a management position -49 percent hold a clinical or administrative position Of surveyed male workers: -24 percent earn $35,000 or less -45 percent earn $50,000 or more -10 percent earn $100,000 or more -20 percent hold a management position -25 percent are in a clinical or administrative role President Obama released a statement on Women's History Month, celebrated throughout March, in which he explained the many ways gender inequality needs to be addressed. And the professional disparity is complicated and can't be fixed in one quick action. For example, in a recent post on interview questions, many women — far more than we could include in the story — experienced hiring managers illegally asking about their children or plans to have children. The typical reason is that some employers are hesitant to hire a women who could take maternity leave or who need to take the occasional day off to handle family issues. It's not hard to see that this is one way women can be held back professionally. And yet, in another article, working mothers explained that, even if they are part of a household with two working parents, they are expected to handle the child-care duties. Some explained that their husbands earn more, and that's why they are the ones to miss work more often. Again, this move could hinder their professional advancement, and yet it could be one of the very reasons their husbands earn more. So it's a circular issue, and only one of many that women face in the workplace, including old-fashioned favoritism. Tell us if this news surprises you or if it's exactly what you'd expect. Are you sitting there thinking, "Sounds about right?" Are you one of the 84 percent of men who don't think there's a disparity?

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