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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:08:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris McGill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Great news for all the BYOD, EUC, VDI, Virtual Desktop people out there. A new page has been added to our jobs.vmware.com site. EUC/VDI is all the buzz in 2013 and we are growing our teams. Make sure to check out the videos! http://www.vmware.com/jobs/euc.html Christopher McGill-The Virtualization Recruiter]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great news for all the BYOD, EUC, VDI, Virtual Desktop people out there. A new page has been added to our <a title="jobs.vmware.com" href="jobs.vmware.com" target="_blank">jobs.vmware.com</a> site. EUC/VDI is all the buzz in 2013 and we are growing our teams. Make sure to check out the videos! <a href="http://www.vmware.com/jobs/euc.html">http://www.vmware.com/jobs/euc.html</a></p>
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		<title>Over 53% of candidates lie on their resume</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 17:46:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris McGill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hire Right: 80 percent of all resumes are misleading 20 percent state fraudulent degrees 30 percent show altered employment dates 40 percent have inflated salary claims 30 percent have inaccurate job descriptions 27 percent give falsified references We are inundated with hundreds of resumes a week. We have to review them quickly, accurately, and try [...]]]></description>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">80 percent of all resumes are misleading </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">20 percent state fraudulent degrees</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">30 percent show altered employment dates</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">40 percent have inflated salary claims<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">30 percent have inaccurate job descriptions</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">27 percent give falsified references</span></li>
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<p style="text-align: left;">We are inundated with hundreds of resumes a week. We have to review them quickly, accurately, and try to  catch any LIES. According to research conducted by The Society of Human Resource Managers, over 53% of individuals lie about their resume in some way.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Lying on resumes is becoming more and more common. When college students were asked in the same study by the Human Resource Managers, over 70% said they would lie on their resumes to land their dream job. Would you? Derek Johnson, former executive recruiter, believes that lying on your resume nowadays is necessary to compete for your ideal position. He has written a guide and launched <a id="aptureLink_JSJRgP8Urx" href="http://www.fakeresume.com/" target="_blank">www.fakeresume.com</a>. The resources are available and are making it more complex to find the right candidate for any position.</p>
<p>Overall, you need to look for any embellishments or exaggerations in the resume. If you have a question about an item, just ask. You can acquire a lot of information from their answer&#8230;or sometimes their lack of an answer. Throughout the whole recruitment life-cycle you need to take a &#8220;trust and verify&#8221; approach. Most candidates will be more than happy to help you gather all the necessary information. If they are not, this could be a red flag to move on.</p>
<p>What do you think? What type of lies have you seen? Write below.</p>
<p>Top 9 Resume lies to look out for</p>
<p>Thanks San Antonio!<br />
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<a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/about-chris-sanantonio/"><img class="alignleft" title="Christopher McGill -IT Talent Acquisition" src="http://www.christophermcgill.com/wp-content/themes/thesis_151/images/chris_mcgill.jpg" alt="" width="88" height="99" /></a><a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/about-chris-sanantonio/" target="_blank">Christopher McGill</a> impacts businesses by giving companies access to the best and the brightest within the IT and Leadership Profession. He provides <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/solutions-sanantonio/" target="_blank">360 degree full service talent management solution</a> that help companies hire with <strong>precision &amp; insight</strong>. Premiere <a id="aptureLink_DV57K3i6k2" href="../solutions-sanantonio/">Staffing</a> and <a id="aptureLink_x4S1Iodc5d" href="../solutions-sanantonio/">Recruiting</a>.</p>
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		<title>Reform to the Government hiring practices</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 17:18:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris McGill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you a civil servant, or applying to work for the government, this is for you. Rob Shriver, Senior Legal Counsel to the Hiring Team, explains how the Office of Personnel Management&#8217;s 2010 Hiring Reform initiative is going to change process and procedures for applicants, hiring managers and HR professionals.]]></description>
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<div style="margin: 0pt auto; text-align: left; display: block; padding: 0px 6px;">Rob Shriver, Senior Legal Counsel to the Hiring Team, explains how  the Office of Personnel Management&#8217;s 2010 Hiring Reform initiative is  going to change process and procedures for applicants, hiring managers  and HR professionals.</div>
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		<title>HR- Do you have a seat at the table?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:46:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris McGill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you present the business/economic cases for your procedures and employee initiatives? Do your priorities match up with the business drivers or what your CEO expects from you? Does what you do increase the bottom line? How do you remove the perceived cost center label to contributing to the bottom-line or strategic direction of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you present the business/economic cases for your procedures and employee initiatives? Do your priorities match up with the business drivers or what your CEO expects from you? Does what you do increase the bottom line? How do you remove the perceived cost center label to contributing to the  bottom-line or strategic direction of the company?</p>
<p>You have a voice at the leadership “table”.  Now it is time to show your value by leveraging what you know and help shape/serve the strategies of the company. People drive the success of any organization, but getting your leadership peers to see this can be challenging.  So how do you show your worth to the organization? While there is no surefire way, below are some ideas:</p>
<p>1.	<strong>Business Drivers</strong><br />
Ask yourself, what are the most important drivers to the  company’s success. You need to know which areas are mission-critical. What effect does a good/bad employees have on these drivers? Find ways to improve results on business drivers.</p>
<p>2.	<strong>Speak the language</strong><br />
Speak the languages of business.  You too can speak ROI. Monitor the outcomes and success of your  programs. Show how HR makes a difference.Know what is the return on investments for improving training, lowering retention, finding more qualified candidates and producing a quicker candidate return. Find ways to improve what is already in place. If needed, what will a new process cost and what are the expected results? It is also important to know, how long will it take and how will the change  improve the bottom line.</p>
<p>3.<strong> Understand the business</strong><br />
Do you know what makes the company money? Do you know who your top customers are? Do you understand what it takes to excel in different roles across the business or the company’s strategy? The better you understand what makes your company tick, the more you can  align HR strategy. Align to business values, corporate strategy and  provide operational results.It is important to know what changes the bottom line, what differentiates your company from your top competitors, what is the biggest threat to your company&#8217;s market position, and what is the biggest market opportunity your firm is targeting right now.</p>
<p>4.	<strong>Report your teams performance</strong><br />
Show how much you are worth. Make sure to carry out your reports as any other business unit would. This will help you speak ROI.</p>
<p>5.	<strong>You and the CEO</strong><br />
Do you know what decisions and actions you make affect the bottom line? Intertwine your goals with what the CEO expects from you.</p>
<p>6. <strong>Try not to become the &#8220;no&#8221; police</strong><br />
There are things that require you to say &#8220;no&#8221;, but find something to say &#8220;yes&#8221; to.</p>
<p>7. <strong>Build relationships with your leadership</strong><br />
Step away from your desk and learn what problems your leadership team runs into on a daily basis. Also, educate them on what is going on in HR. Learn their business requirements and goals. Show them how you can help.</p>
<p>8. <strong>Market HR</strong><br />
Show your customers you have the ability to think in terms of total business. Deliver added value, affect the bottom line and remain neutral to all business units.</p>
<p>You help business units get what they need to function. This does take time but you deserve a seat at the table. It is time to take a seat and show how much HR is worth.</p>
<p>Thanks San Antonio!<br />
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<a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/about-chris-sanantonio/"><img class="alignleft" title="Christopher McGill -IT Talent Acquisition" src="http://www.christophermcgill.com/wp-content/themes/thesis_151/images/chris_mcgill.jpg" alt="" width="88" height="99" /></a><a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/about-chris-sanantonio/" target="_blank">Christopher McGill</a> impacts businesses by giving  companies access to the best and the brightest within the IT and Leadership Profession.  He provides <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/solutions-sanantonio/" target="_blank">360 degree full service talent management solution</a> that help companies hire with <strong>precision &amp; insight</strong>. Premiere <a id="aptureLink_DV57K3i6k2" href="../solutions-sanantonio/">Staffing</a> and <a id="aptureLink_x4S1Iodc5d" href="../solutions-sanantonio/">Recruiting</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/testimonials-sanantonio/" target="_blank">What they are saying:</a> <em>“Chris is the example of  what I expect a recruiter to be.”</em><br />
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		<title>101 Job Tips To Land Your Dream Job (Part 5)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:29:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris McGill</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are  you looking for a <strong>better job</strong>? A <strong>better Career</strong>? <strong>Recently laid off</strong>? No matter what the reason for your job search there are plenty of traditional—and not so traditional ways to find a new job. Here is part five (five part series)  of <strong>101 of the hottest job tips in town</strong>. (subscribe by <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=ChrisMcgill&amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank">Email</a> or <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/feeds.feedburner.com');" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ChrisMcgill" target="_blank">RSS</a> feed for the 5 part series). There will be 20 new tips released each of the next five days.  Take time each day this week and read the twenty tips given. No matter how common they sound, a little tweaking always goes a long way. <img class="alignright" title="test" src="http://www.simsassoc.com/_images/imgsign.jpg" alt="" width="280" height="300" /></p>
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<p>81. <strong>Be nice to everyone you talk to:</strong> Be especially nice to the “gatekeepers”, those people whose job it is to protect the higher ups from unsolicited calls. They have the power to put your call through, or dump you to voice-mail.</p>
<p>82. <strong>Be prepared for delays:</strong> Don’t schedule an interview just before a doctor’s appointment, jury duty, or school car pool time. You will be too antsy to leave to be able to concentrate on the interview. Interviews before yours can run overtime—or yours could run long.</p>
<p>83. <strong>Show up early: </strong>Leave your house a bit before you need to and make sure to arrive on time.</p>
<p>84. <strong>Have a lunch interview?</strong> Brush up on your table manners—and pass on the alcohol, even if your host takes a drink. Order something that is easy to eat is a good idea as well—a job interview is not the best time for a messy burger and chili fries.</p>
<p>85. <strong>Have a second <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2009/09/interview_tips_1/" target="_blank">interview</a>? </strong>If you did a great job on your first go–round, take the time to do some more in–depth research—the questions may be a little harder for this round.</p>
<p>86. <strong>Send a thank you note:</strong> After you have had an interview, follow up with a brief “thank you” note. Not many applicants do and it will keep you at the front of the pack of applicants.</p>
<p>87. <strong>Expect more than one interview:</strong> Companies have many applicants to weed through and you may need to interview with more than one person before securing a new position. Don’t be surprised if you need to meet with several people, on several different occasions before the offer comes in.</p>
<p>88. <strong>Offer references—and check them in advance! </strong>Ask someone if they are willing to be a reference for you before adding them to your resume.</p>
<p>89.<strong> Make sure your references will represent you well:</strong> A reference that gives you a “so–so” review will hurt your chances of getting that great new job!</p>
<p>90. <strong>Research pay rates for the job you want:</strong> Search online to get an idea what others in your field make. You should have an idea of what to expect, so you will know if an offer is a good one or not.</p>
<p>91. <strong>Read the materials you have been given:</strong> If you have been given information about the companies benefits program, or other job details, read through them after the interview.</p>
<p>92. <strong>Review benefits packages:</strong> A good benefits package can add thousands in value to your compensation package—and a poor one can cost you in the long run.</p>
<p>93. <strong>Labor Union:</strong> If you are in a skilled trade,  look to your local group for job support. You may be able to get advanced notice of job openings and even get some apprenticeship or job training.</p>
<p>94. <strong>Waiting for the right offer?</strong> Consider freelancing while you wait. You will earn some extra money—and freelance jobs can easily convert to regular, fulltime positions!</p>
<p>95. <strong>Teach what you know:</strong> Colleges often hire “adjunct professors”, people who are experts in their chosen fields, or who excel in a particular area. You do not need a teaching degree to work as an adjunct and doing so can allow you to earn some extra money while increasing your networking potential.</p>
<p>96. <strong>Look in to a “recession proof” job:</strong> Certain positions are not affected by a recession—teachers, security people, police officers, IT and legal support teams are in demand even during a recession.</p>
<p>97.<strong> Look for “special interest” help:</strong> Are you a Veteran, or do you fall into a special interest category? If you do, there may be help available to you via your local employment commission or Veteran’s Affairs office. Be sure to check these avenues if you qualify.</p>
<p>98. <strong>Create your own job: </strong>Consider starting your own business. With your own business, the next time you use a job search engine you may be looking for employees of your own!</p>
<p>99. <strong>Consider a seasonal position:</strong> Some seasonal jobs convert to fulltime positions as well, so keep your eyes open for year round openings with your seasonal employer.</p>
<p>100. <strong>Don’t give up:</strong> It may take a while to find the right job—but the perfect job for you is out there and you will find it.</p>
<p>101. <strong>Don’t get discouraged and don’t stop trying to find the right position for you.</strong></p>
<p>Thank you for reading today’s twenty job tips. Don’t forget to share the tips with colleagues and friends. Better yet, send the entire article to them.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are  you looking for a <strong>better job</strong>? A <strong>better Career</strong>? <strong>Recently laid off</strong>? No matter what the reason for your job search there are plenty of traditional—and not so traditional ways to find a new job. Here is part two (five part series)  of <strong>101 of the hottest job tips in town</strong>. (subscribe by <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=ChrisMcgill&amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank">Email</a> or <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/feeds.feedburner.com');" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ChrisMcgill" target="_blank">RSS</a> feed for the 5 part series). There will be 20 new tips released each of the next five days.  Take time each day this week and read the twenty tips given. No matter how common they sound, a little tweaking always goes a long way. <img class="alignright" title="job-career-san-antonio" src="http://www.ccd.edu/assets/students/images/EOC_careers.jpg" alt="" width="203" height="146" /></p>
<p>Job Tips 1-20  <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2010/01/101-job-tips-to-get-you-the-job-part-1-san-antonio/" target="_blank">Click Here</a><br />
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<p>61. <strong>Go to a job fair:</strong> Any time you see a job fair advertised, make sure you show up with resumes in hand, and ready to interview. You may be able to secure a position or a solid lead on the spot.</p>
<p>62. <strong>Do some research on the hottest new job fields:</strong> Find jobs that are in the highest demand—and see if your skill set is a good match. If they do, apply.</p>
<p>63. <strong>Make sure your certifications are up to date:</strong> Be sure to list any relevant information on your resume. Potential employers may be looking for particular professional affiliations or achievements.</p>
<p>64. <strong>Keep a record:</strong> When you send out a resume or an application, make sure you keep a record of where you sent it and to whom it was addressed. When you get a phone call for an interview, you will be able to refer back to your records and see exactly what resume and cover letter version you sent.</p>
<p>65. <strong>Follow up on your resume or application:</strong> When you send in a resume, make sure you follow up by phone in about a week. Sometimes a phone call can lead to a conversation—which can lead to an interview.</p>
<p>66. <strong>Brush up on your interview skills: </strong>Take the time to work on your interview skills before you are in front of a prospective employer. Even just thinking about some of the things you want to discuss will help you prepare.</p>
<p>67. <strong>Role Play the Interview: </strong>Do some role playing with a partner prior to your interview on questions that may be asked.</p>
<p>68. <strong>Turn the tables on your interviewer:</strong> You can be sure the person interviewing you will research you online—and you should do the same for them. If you know the name of the person you are interviewing with, you can do a quick search to get a sense of what they are about.</p>
<p>69. <strong>Be confident:</strong> If you have had a string of “no responses” to your resumes—or outright rejections, it is easy to lose confidence. Make sure you approach every application and interview as a new, fresh opportunity. Don’t be afraid to let your confidence and enthusiasm show.</p>
<p>70. <strong>Be prepared for common <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2009/09/interview_tips_1/" target="_blank">interview questions</a>: </strong>Interviewers seem to ask the same sort of questions, so be prepared for the most common ones. Queries like “<a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2009/09/interview_tips_1/" target="_blank">Where do you see yourself in five years</a>” or “<a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2009/09/interview_tips_1/" target="_blank">What are your strengths and weaknesses</a>” come up pretty often—so be prepared with answers.</p>
<p>71. <strong>Be prepared when you answer the phone:</strong> If you have caller i.d., you will be able to tell when a potential employer is on the line. If you don’t, make sure you answer your phone in a professional manner and be prepared to talk. The interview starts the second you pick up the phone.</p>
<p>72. <strong>Turn the cell phone off: </strong>Never have your cell phone on during an interview.</p>
<p>73. <strong>Make a list of questions:</strong> Come up with a list of <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2009/09/interview_tips_1/" target="_blank">questions</a> you would like to ask about the company.</p>
<p>74. <strong>Have a skeleton in your closet?</strong> Be prepared to <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2009/09/interview_tips_1/" target="_blank">talk about</a> the 6 month gap in your resume, or the reason you left your last position. Being prepared in advance allows you to focus on the new skills you acquired as a result of your time off…and not the reason for your dismissal.</p>
<p>75. <strong>Be positive:</strong> Even if your last boss was an absolute ogre, say something nice. Even “It was a wonderful learning experience” will work. Prospective employers don’t want to hear how horrible your last job was—save that info for your friends and family to laugh over later.</p>
<p>76. <strong>Be truthful</strong>: Don’t claim to have degrees or experience you don’t. Getting caught in a fib can cause you to lose out on a great position—or to lose a job once you have been hired. Presenting your experiences in the best light possible is okay—outright lying is not.</p>
<p>77. <strong>Dress for success:</strong> Make sure you dress for the job you want to have. Presenting well can make the difference in whether or not you are hired—or even the salary you are offered.</p>
<p>78. <strong>Use professional language:</strong> Even if you feel a connection with your interviewer, don’t slip into slang, or use coarse language. You are still being evaluated by the person doing the interviewing, no matter how casual the environment.</p>
<p>79.<strong> Find a <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/about-chris-sanantonio/" target="_blank">mentor</a>:</strong> A mentor can not only help you navigate the professional waters with ease, he or she may be able to steer you in the right direction career–wise. Most <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/about-chris-sanantonio/" target="_blank">mentors </a>are established professionals that have great contacts. If you don’t have a mentor now, start searching for one today!</p>
<p>80. <strong>Remember your interviewers’ names:</strong> Commit your interviewers’ name to memory—forgetting someone’s name is bad…calling them by the wrong name is worse!</p>
<p>Thank you for reading today’s twenty job tips. Don’t forget to share  the tips with colleagues and friends. Better yet, send the entire article to them. Have a good day and look for the next twenty tomorrow.</p>
<p>Thank you San Antonio!<br />
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:22:31 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>41. <strong>Be old fashioned: </strong>Social media, twitter and related technologies are great—but sometimes simply submitting your application and following up by phone is the best approach. Do your homework and find the job online, then mail in a hard copy resume—you will stand out as someone who took the time to do it right.</p>
<p>42. <strong>Apply for jobs that may not exist:</strong> Even if you don’t see a want ad or job posting, consider sending your resume to any company that hires workers in your field. You may get lucky and find an opening that simply is not being advertised.</p>
<p>43. <strong>Apply at unconventional places:</strong> You may think your local hospital doesn’t have any jobs for you if you aren’t a doctor, nurse, or health-care worker. You would be wrong! A large organization, like a hospital, has a full staff of marketing, PR, IT and administrative positions. The same is true for other large employers that may seem like they are not a good match for your skills.</p>
<p>44. <strong>Apply for jobs that are beneath your current level: </strong>If you are out of work, or desperate to make a change, consider applying for a job that is a small step down from your current position, as long as there is some <strong>improvement</strong> to your current situation. A new position that is closer to home or has fewer hours or better benefits can make it worth taking a small cut in pay or title.</p>
<p>45. <strong>Apply for jobs that are above your current level:</strong> Don’t feel limited by the most recent job you have had! If you see a job that would be a bit of a promotion for you, apply for it—you may be more ready than you think!</p>
<p>46. <strong>Apply for jobs that are listed as part-time: </strong>A part time job can sometimes extend into a full-time position over time. If you secure a part time job, you will also be on hand to apply for any in–house job openings that come up as well.</p>
<p>47. <strong>Create an “elevator speech” about yourself:</strong> An elevator speech is a quick one or two sentence spiel about who you are and what you do. If you have one prepared in advance, you won’t stumble around the next time someone asks what you do for a living.</p>
<p>48. <strong>Use your social contacts to find work:</strong> If you are on one of the large social media sites, make sure you let everyone know you are looking for a job.</p>
<p>49. <strong>Share your contacts with other job seekers:</strong> If you know others who are seeking work, share your resources. You will both expand your horizons if you share.</p>
<p>50. <strong>Target organizations you would like to work for:</strong> Do some research online. Visit their sites and look for employment information—you may find jobs listed that don’t appear in search engine listings.</p>
<p>51. <strong>Think locally:</strong> While many large employers utilize the internet to find employees, many small businesses do not. Use your local paper to keep an eye out for jobs with businesses in your hometown.</p>
<p>52. <strong>Join your local business association: </strong>Join the Chamber of Commerce or any other local business group you can. The contacts you make may be able to point you in the right direction for your next job—and you may hear of openings before they are even advertised in the paper.</p>
<p>53. <strong>Don’t overlook the government:</strong> The government is a huge employer, encompassing federal, state,  local and civilian jobs with the military.</p>
<p>54.<strong> Use your local resources:</strong> Even if you aren’t a college student, you may be able to use the college library to research jobs or even work on your resume. No college access? Use your local town library instead.</p>
<p>55. <strong>Go back to college:</strong> Check in with your Alma Mater to see if they offer any type of alumni job placement services—a number of them do.</p>
<p>56. <strong>Belong to a church or house of worship?</strong> Let your fellow friends know that you are looking. They may know of a job opening, or be able to give you a personal referral.</p>
<p>57. <strong>Take some classes:</strong> Brush up on your skills, especially if you have been in the same job for a long time. Taking a semester of night classes in the latest computer technologies, or getting a new certification may give you an edge over the competition.</p>
<p>58. <strong>Subscribe to your alumni newsletter:</strong> Many colleges offer an alumni newsletter or magazine and they often have job listings with local companies looking for specific degrees or skills. If you don’t receive the publication, you won’t get these leads.</p>
<p>59. <strong>Join a professional trade organization:</strong> If your field has a trade group, make sure you become a member. Check the trade group’s website and newsletter for targeted job leads.</p>
<p>60. <strong>Become known as an expert in your field:</strong> Contribute to trade journals, speak at conferences and post to relevant websites and blogs. The more people who know you and your work, the more chances you have to make a new contact when you are seeking a job.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading today’s twenty job tips. Don’t forget to share  the tips with colleagues and friends. Better yet, send the entire article to them. Have a good day and look for the next twenty tomorrow.</p>
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<p>Job Tips 1-20  <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2010/01/101-job-tips-to-get-you-the-job-part-1-san-antonio/" target="_blank">Click Here</a><br />
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Job Tips 61-80 <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2010/01/101-job-tips-to-land-your-dream-job-part-4-san-antonio/" target="_blank">Click Here</a><br />
Job Tips 81-101 <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2010/01/101-job-tips-to-land-your-dream-job-part-5-san-antonio/" target="_blank">Click Here</a></p>
<p>21. <strong>Behave yourself online:</strong> If you have a profile on a social site like Facebook or Myspace, make sure that you are presenting yourself in the best light possible. An employer may not be able to see your full posts…but they can see your profile picture and other personal tidbits, so make sure nothing you post will hurt your chances.</p>
<p>22. <strong>Use your blog or site as a platform:</strong> If you blog about something related to your work, make sure you include your blog on your application, if it establishes you as an expert in your field.</p>
<p>23. <strong>Create an online portfolio:</strong> Writers, artists and other creative types can create an online portfolio or gallery of sorts to showcase their best work. Using an online portfolio allows prospective employers to see a variety of your samples and get a real idea of the type of work you are capable of.</p>
<p>24. <strong>Put your friends and family to work:</strong> Let your friends and family know you are looking for a job—they might  have a friend, in–law, or business associate that is hiring. A personal recommendation gives you an edge over any other applicants.</p>
<p>25. <strong>Know someone who is planning on leaving a great job?</strong> Get a jump on the competition by asking for a referral. If you know someone who is leaving a job due to relocation, the birth of a new baby, or any other reason, ask for a referral. You may be able to apply for their position before the company has time to post the job opening!</p>
<p>26. <strong>Have a job already.</strong> It is easier to find a new job when you still have a job—even if it is a job you don’t like. Actually receiving a paycheck takes some of the pressure off of you. When you are not worried about your bills, you can take the time to concentrate on finding the right job for you.</p>
<p>27. <strong>Use any resources your former employer offers:</strong> Your employer may offer some resources for your use, like <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2009/08/the-golden-ticket-to-resume-writing/" target="_blank">resume help</a>, retraining, <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2009/09/interview_tips_1/" target="_blank">interviewing</a>, or career counseling. Make sure you take advantage of any services they offer, as you may have to pay for these things on your own otherwise.</p>
<p>28. <strong>Apply for unemployment: </strong>If you are eligible to do so, apply for unemployment benefits right away. Even if you think you will land a new job immediately, you should apply, just in case. Most unemployment offices offer job placement and training help to job seekers in addition to the monetary benefits.</p>
<p>29. <strong>Treat your job search like a full time job:</strong> Out of work? If you are, you have plenty of time on your hands. Make finding the right job at the right salary your new full-time hobby—and spend your time perfecting your resume, finding new places to submit applications and researching potential employers.</p>
<p>30. <strong>Get out of bed and off the couch:</strong> It sounds crazy, but getting up each morning like you are going to work will help keep you productive—and help keep your job search on track. Vegging out in front of the television or bringing on donuts at 11am is not going to land you the job you want!</p>
<p>31. <strong>Make a “to–do” list for each day: </strong>Writing down a firm plan for the day will help you be productive and get things done. Decide on a target goal for each day and cross each item off your list as you complete it. Having goals will keep you from wandering aimlessly and keep your job hunt on track.</p>
<p>32.<strong> Make sure you are easy to contact:</strong> Make sure the phone number you put on your resume is one that you can either answer immediately, or one that has voice-mail.</p>
<p>33. <strong>Create a professional sounding email address for your job search:</strong> Yourname@gmail.com is much better than a handle like “hotchick” or “beerdude” if an employer is trying to reach you via email.</p>
<p>34. <strong>Look online for great<a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2009/08/the-golden-ticket-to-resume-writing/" target="_blank"> resume samples</a>:</strong> Need resume help? Search online for some free resources and you will find everything from templates to <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/wp-content/themes/thesis_151/images/Sample_Resume_Template.pdf" target="_blank">sample resumes </a>you can use as a great starting point for your resume.</p>
<p>35. <strong>Hire a pro:</strong> If you are just totally stuck and unable to produce a great resume, consider hiring a professional to do it for you.</p>
<p>36. <strong>Create a DIY marketing package:</strong> When a company rolls out a new product, they make sure everything associated with it sends a strong message. Review your <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2009/08/the-golden-ticket-to-resume-writing/">resume</a>, cover letter—and even your envelopes and stamps to be sure they are sending the message you want.</p>
<p>37. <strong>Include a cover letter with every resume you send out:</strong> You can make a simple template letter and modify it to suit your needs. Including a cover letter allows a little more of your personality to shine through and gives you additional opportunities to sell yourself as the ideal person for the job in question.</p>
<p>38. <strong>Search online for opportunities:</strong> Make sure you search by both area and job title, and repeat your search every day—doing so ensures you will be one of the first applicants when a new job appears. You can find over 100,000 open jobs at http://www.findajobalready.com/jobs/browse.</p>
<p>39. <strong>Consider working at home:</strong> Some employers allow you to work from your own home in a variety of capacities. A work at home job can be a great opportunity, but be very careful, there are a lot of scams out there you will need to avoid. True work at home jobs do exist, but you will need to seek them out…the “jobs” that show up in your inbox unsolicited are not the ones for you.</p>
<p>40. <strong>Make sure your home phone and cell phone have voicemail:</strong> And make sure your outgoing message is professional and to the point.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading today’s twenty job tips. Don’t forget to share  the tips with colleagues and friends. Better yet, send the entire article to them. Have a good day and look for the next twenty tomorrow.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are  you looking for a <strong>better job</strong>? A <strong>better Career</strong>? <strong>Recently laid off</strong>? No matter what the reason for your job search there are plenty of traditional—and not so traditional ways to find a new job. Here is part one (five part series)  of <strong>101 of the hottest job tips in town</strong>. (subscribe by <a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=ChrisMcgill&amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank">Email</a> or <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ChrisMcgill" target="_blank">RSS</a> feed for the 5 part series). There will be 20 new tips released each of the next five days.  Take time each day this week and read the twenty tips given. No matter how common they sound, a little tweaking always goes a long way.<a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2010/01/101-job-tips-to-land-your-dream-job-part-2/" target="_blank"><img class="alignright" title="101 Job Tips" src="http://www.dalmatian.us/101_dalmatians.jpg" alt="" width="185" height="185" /></a></p>
<p>Job Tips 1-21 <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2010/01/101-job-tips-to-get-you-the-job-part-1-san-antonio/" target="_blank">Click </a><a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2010/01/101-job-tips-to-get-you-the-job-part-1-san-antonio/" target="_blank">Here</a><br />
Job Tips 21-40 <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2010/01/101-job-tips-to-land-your-dream-job-part-2/" target="_blank">Click Here</a><br />
Job Tips 41-60  <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2010/01/101-job-tips-to-land-your-dream-job-part-3-san-antonio/" target="_blank">Click Here</a><br />
Job Tips 61-80 <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2010/01/101-job-tips-to-land-your-dream-job-part-4-san-antonio/" target="_blank">Click Here</a><br />
Job Tips 81-101 <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/2010/01/101-job-tips-to-land-your-dream-job-part-5-san-antonio/" target="_blank">Click Here</a></p>
<p>1. <strong>Proofread your resume: </strong>Have some trusted friends read over your resume and give you some feedback. Someone else may pick up  mistakes you missed—and an error on your resume can prevent you from getting that important first interview.</p>
<p>2. <strong>Make a list of your skills: </strong>Make a list at the things you are good at and the things you enjoy doing. Chances are there is some crossover between the lists. Use these lists to help identify the types of jobs and industries you are most interested and suited to working for.</p>
<p>3. <strong>Buy quality paper and envelopes:</strong> Invest in good quality, heavy weight resume paper—and don’t skimp on the envelopes! Spend a little extra to make your resume stand out from the crowd.</p>
<p>4.<strong> Send your resume via priority mail:</strong> Or use Fed Ex or UPS. Those brightly colored envelopes just scream “I am important! Open me first!”. You can send your resume in a flat rate priority mailer for about $4.00, a small price to pay for guaranteed attention.</p>
<p>5. <strong>Don’t try too hard to stand out:</strong> Having an attention getting resume and application is great—having a sparkly, over the top one is not. Hot pink stationery with bunnies on it will attract attention, but it won’t land you an executive position.</p>
<p>6. <strong>Put a P.S. on your cover letter:</strong> Our marketing friends must be onto something—just about every good sales letter ends with a P.S. If any part of your letter gets read, it will be the postscript at the end.</p>
<p>7. <strong>Include a resume with every application:</strong> Even if a position requires you to fill out an application, attach your resume as well—it gives you a chance to stand out from the crowd and present yourself in the best light possible.</p>
<p>8. <strong>Consider a video resume if you are in a technical field:</strong> A powerpoint presentation or short video of your skills sounds over the top—and for some jobs, it is. For others, a video resume may be just what you need to get your foot in the door.</p>
<p>9. <strong>Customize your resume:</strong> Once you find a job you are interested in, take the time to customize your resume  to better match the job description. If you are applying for a managerial description, for example, make sure your resume reflects all of the management duties you have performed, and highlights your achievements in that area.</p>
<p>10. <strong>Search for a job using unconventional spellings and terms: </strong>If you are an engineer, search for “Engineer”, but also check out “Engeneer” and “Engineering”—either a misspelling or different phrasing can pop up different listings (not all employers can spell well!).</p>
<p>11. <strong>Be willing to drive a bit:</strong> If you currently work five minutes from home, consider expanding your search to the next town, or the closest large city. Driving a little further each day may be a good trade off for a higher paying position.</p>
<p>12. <strong>Focus your search:</strong> If you are looking for a job in a large field, try focusing your search a bit to eliminate results you can’t use. If you search “Sales” you will pull up plenty of jobs that won’t suit your needs if what you really looking for is “Pharmaceutical Sales”…and the jobs you do want may get buried in the massive amount of listings.</p>
<p>13. <strong>Use the newspaper:</strong> Use the classified listings in your local paper and search online for other papers you may not receive. Most have an online classified section you can refer to, complete with a help wanted section.</p>
<p>14. <strong>Brainstorm to find other jobs you can do:</strong> If you are a teacher, apply for teaching jobs, but don’t overlook coaching, tutoring, and administrative jobs in the education system either.</p>
<p>15. <strong>Consider all of your skills:</strong> If you are great at selling cars, you may also be great at selling office equipment, medications, or business services. Don’t limit yourself to the field you are currently in if you have skills that can be applied elsewhere.</p>
<p>16. <strong>Use a Search Consultant:</strong> Job search firms aren’t just for top level executives anymore. Talented people of all levels are in demand, so register with a job service. Just make sure the prospective employer is footing the bill.</p>
<p>17.<strong> Don’t fall for scams:</strong> There are a lot of unscrupulous people out there waiting to take advantage of the unwary. Make sure you don’t fall for any of the common scams—everything from “work at home” to “pay for a list of available jobs”. You shouldn’t have to pay to find a job, or a legitimate lead.</p>
<p>18.<strong> Write some articles about your field:</strong> If you can, do some writing for a trade journal or other organization. If you don’t know of any, write about your field for an online article site like ezinearticles.com. Doing so will help build your reputation, give you published credits to refer to on your resume and help to establish you as an expert in your field.</p>
<p>19. <strong>Send your resume to a person:</strong> Instead of addressing your cover letter to a company, or worse to “whom it may concern”, take the time to find the name of the person actually doing the hiring, and send your resume to that person directly.</p>
<p>20. <strong>Make sure your online profiles are accurate</strong>: Check networking sites like LinkedIn to be sure that the information there is accurate and up to date. Don’t have a networking profile yet? Take the time to make one. Web–savvy employers will check you out via Google and other outlets!</p>
<p>Job Tips 21-40 <a href="../2010/01/101-job-tips-to-land-your-dream-job-part-2/" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading today&#8217;s twenty job tips. Don&#8217;t forget to share  the tips with colleagues and friends. Better yet, send the entire article to them. Have a good day and look for the next twenty tomorrow.</p>
<p>Thank you San Antonio!<br />
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<a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/about-chris-sanantonio/"><img class="alignleft" title="Christopher McGill -IT Talent Acquisition" src="http://www.christophermcgill.com/wp-content/themes/thesis_151/images/chris_mcgill.jpg" alt="" width="88" height="99" /></a><span style="color: #500000;"><a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/about-chris-sanantonio/" target="_blank">Christopher McGill</a> impacts businesses by giving companies access to the best and the brightest within the IT Profession. He provides <a href="http://www.christophermcgill.com/solutions-sanantonio/" target="_blank">360 degree full service talent management solution</a> that help companies hire with <strong>precision &amp; insight</strong>.</span></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you love your job? Something I am sure you have been asked or have asked yourself. Thankfully, my answer is <strong>yes</strong> and I am very grateful for it. However, this has not always been the case. I have experienced the the Friday afternoon excitement of having a great weekend planned and then Sunday afternoon rolls around.  I would get anxious, a little sad and my mood would change. &#8220;Oh, I have to go to work tomorrow&#8221;.<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-729" title="People" src="http://www.christophermcgill.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/People.JPG" alt="People" width="243" height="114" /></p>
<p>I wish I could provide you a simple calculation to a complex question, but I can&#8217;t. It took a lot of self evaluation, reflection, identifying what I liked/disliked and what the root problem was. Was it the people? Job? Company? Work-life balance? Work itself? Industry? Something else?</p>
<p>I enjoyed the job, the industry and the work needed to be successful. The team I worked with was good and provided me with challenges that have made me a better person.</p>
<p><strong>So what was it?</strong></p>
<p>Well it was <strong>ME</strong>. There is a fire that burns deep inside of me to make a positive difference in every person I meet and my actions are driven by this fire.  I am not saying any of my last positions didn&#8217;t provide me an opportunity to do this&#8230;.they simply didn&#8217;t provide it enough.</p>
<p>Thank you very much for reading. I left this very short and to the point for a reason and that is to give you your time to speak. Read the title again and let us know what you think. Do you love your job? If so, what do you love about it? If not, why not? Or better yet, what have you done to change this? The stage is all yours&#8230;scroll below and let us know what is on your mind.<br />
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