http://www.tonybeshara.com The #1 recruiter in America according to the industry's leading journal, The Fordyce Letter. Author of the book The Job Search Solution and the most recently Acing the Interview which was released in January of 2008. Copyright 2008, Tonybeshara.com http://www.tonybeshara.com/images/logo-rss.gif http://www.tonybeshara.com 150 33 www.tonybeshara.com/tips/helpful-websites/ The following are a number of Web sites that can help you find a job.? The only problem I have with an extensive number of Web sites is that people can get wrapped up in surfing the Web and confuse e-mailing a resume with looking for a job. Don't confuse activity with productivity!? www.tonybeshara.com/tips/helpful-websites/ www.tonybeshara.com/tips/college-career-centers/ What Career Services Offices can do for college and university students. (Much of this information was privided?by Mr. Jerry Alexander, a veteran Career Center Director, currently with the University of Texas system.)?? Don’t overlook your school’s career counseling service can do for you. A recent study found that the career counseling service is one of the most frequently used services compared to other university student services. However, a recent Gallup survey sponsored by the National Career Development Association showed that 60% of the college graduates would try to get more information about job and career options if they were starting over. www.tonybeshara.com/tips/college-career-centers/ www.tonybeshara.com/tips/how-much-money-do-you-want/ A recent college poll found that 77% of the college graduates expect to be millionaires. Oh, my! Salary negotiations are always difficult no matter what level of position you are seeking. Until you reach the 20 year experience level, in one particular profession, you are never going to be quite sure exactly what you are worth. Even then, studies show that money is the fourth or fifth “motivator” for professionals. www.tonybeshara.com/tips/how-much-money-do-you-want/ www.tonybeshara.com/tips/insight-into-corporate-interviews/ Below?you will see?actual instructions, questions, and evaluation forms used by one of our clients.? The client is a financial organization, so many of the specific questions are financially oriented. You can see that the interviewing?authority is given specific instrucitons as to exactly what to ask and what answers to look for. You can never be too prepared, so find a coach to work with you through this practice interview. www.tonybeshara.com/tips/insight-into-corporate-interviews/ www.tonybeshara.com/tips/mentors-salary-surveys-books/ I'd like to discuss with you some miscellaneous subjects that have to do with your job search, and especially for a new graduate or one new to the job market: Mentors A lot is written, and always has been, about mentors.? Mentors during the job search are people that might be able to provide insight into a particular job, career, or your search in general... www.tonybeshara.com/tips/mentors-salary-surveys-books/ www.tonybeshara.com/tips/starting-your-new-job/ Most people think that once they've started a new job, their job search is over.? I’ve been recruiting since 1973 and I continue to be amazed at the strange things that can take place after a person starts a new job.? www.tonybeshara.com/tips/starting-your-new-job/ www.tonybeshara.com/tips/accepting-an-offer-new-employees/ Once you have received an offer, do not postpone letting the hiring authority know your decision for more than one day.? When the candidate asks for a delay the employer could conclude that either the candidate is not very decisive or that the candidate is going to use the offer to leverage another opportunity.? I've known hiring managers that rescinded an offer on the spot when the candidate did not appear decisive in their acceptance.? www.tonybeshara.com/tips/accepting-an-offer-new-employees/ www.tonybeshara.com/tips/negotiating-limitations-for-new-professionals/ Understand this reality:? for the vast majority of jobs offered to new graduates, there is going to be little room for "negotiation."? The truth is that companies are much more negotiable for someone who brings proven experience that the company does not currently have.? For the most part, hiring authorities hiring inexperienced new graduates envision every candidate almost equally.? They may like you better than the other candidates, but most likely there isn't a lot of material difference between you and the next candidate. www.tonybeshara.com/tips/negotiating-limitations-for-new-professionals/ www.tonybeshara.com/tips/rules-of-negotiating/ The first negotiating rule is "never be afraid to walk away."? That is a hard concept to understand and difficult to do, especially if you really need a job and have only one offer.? www.tonybeshara.com/tips/rules-of-negotiating/ www.tonybeshara.com/tips/negotiating/ In general, your ability to negotiate the details of an offer depends on the economy and your individual situation.? There have been times, for instance, when candidates right out of school with engineering or technical degrees could collect several offers and literally go to work for the highest bidder.? The competition for candidates was very keen and all aspects of the job might be negotiated.? www.tonybeshara.com/tips/negotiating/