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Comment on Black Hole 3.0 by Phil Haynes

Phil Haynes — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:50:44 +0000

Ames,
Many companies are catching on to this problem and at least sending the conclusion email. Companies are reluctant to provide “feedback” as to why you were not selected simply due to the propensity of lawsuits filed if you disagree with their evaluation. So companies are part to blame for this problem but litigious job seekers have also contributed to the situation. Sometimes we’ll never know “why” we weren’t selected but the baby step we’re advocating for is to simply KNOW that you have/haven’t.

Comment on Job Search 2010 (or “why are you treating me this way?”) by Phil Haynes

Phil Haynes — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:47:39 +0000

Benjamin,
I completely agree that there are too many “bad” experiences out there for job seekers – most trying to make a buck off the people that can least afford to flush $ down the tube.

Comment on Job Search 2010 (or “why are you treating me this way?”) by Benjamin

Benjamin — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:56:29 +0000

This is “the best” article I have ever read about the employment market since I got to experience unemployment.

After 3 months of unemployment I stopped applying for job online. Instead, I decide on the company I want to work for and march into the hiring manager’s office to tell him/her about the values I will bring to his/her team. The worst I get is just a rejection which is not any different from what you get via e-mail anyway.

I’m 25 and was never unemployed until I decided to move to a new place where I can take my career to the next level. Unemployment has taught me a great deal. After all I have experienced in the employment market, now I am more confident and persistent to get what I want!

One more thing I want to add though is that after reading tens of resume and cover-letter books, I concluded Anthony Robbin’s AWAKEN THE GIANT WITHIN is the most effective book that can help you get a job! Please do not support this corrupted market by spending your hard-earned money on books or websites that promise to get you a job! YOU ARE THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN GET YOU A JOB!!! It is hard work, but it can be very rewarding if you are decided to not give up!

Comment on Black Hole 3.0 by ames

ames — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:05:47 +0000

The “black hole” is the worst thing ever, because I don’t know WHY I was turned down, if I was turned down, if the job is still open, if there’s been a delay – I know nothing. Eternal limbo, and it’s awful. I get that HR offices are drowning in applications these days, but hey, why not hire someone to come in every few weeks, sort out the rejects, and send an e-mail to that group telling them what’s going on?

Comment on Job Search 2010 (or “why are you treating me this way?”) by Norbert Essing

Norbert Essing — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:20:18 +0000

Hello admin, i think that what you say is absolutely convincingly.

Comment on Job Board Logic by Karen Schultz

Karen Schultz — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 01:00:49 +0000

Everyone is a potential job candidate of one another. How you handle interviews and applicants might prove to be very important to your next career move or job opportunity. In today’s environment there are many phases individuals are going through and one of them is to dumb down their application, resume and interview. The truth is they might be just looking to learn about today’s process, interviewing for practice for the job they are waiting to arrive at, or possibly just waiting out the present situation while they update their skills or start up their next company. The truth is we could end up working for or with the person in the interview in the future or the table might be turned some day and interviews because of their emotional nature stick in our long term memories.

Always be respectful and understanding of the importance of each person and what they bring to the table. We all have a great purpose to fulfill and it is just about the journey to get to the next opportunity. Keep growing the larger picture of understanding realizing the personal gain of each conversation, each interview, each person as a gift to learn from.

Comment on Job Search 2010 (or “why are you treating me this way?”) by Karen Schultz

Karen Schultz — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:49:51 +0000

I have been supporting individuals in their career path for years and working as a change agent in my community, in my neighborhood schools, as a support teacher to “special education students” and as a support in business development for a small manufacturer. My passion is to support individuals in their “deep dive and outline for self investment” and I do it for free. It is a job I enjoy and my income is priceless, so how do I tell an employer how much they should pay me. I have had a life of successful outcomes and it is not with the use of a traditional resume. That has never seemed to work to finding the jobs I enjoy but more a matter of an employer finding a person to fill a “job.” I hope to never work or have a job but to do what really love to do every morning I awake.
Finding such a position is very hard work and generally takes more than 40 hours a week to find not only what you love to do, but make sure your skills are going to delight those you interact with and at which you provide a profitable return on investment. This is both with regard to your investment and an employers investment. Getting in the door and achieving an appointment to learn about the company you might like to work for takes some homework and generally some networking time. If you land an interview you enjoyed, then ask for the ability to interview those you will interact with during your day. Why do they work there? Finding an environment that nurtures what you enjoy and supports your success is one worth finding.
The resume needs to speak to the person who will benefit from having you on board. What is their day like? What makes their day easier? These are important items to know prior to taking the job. A job is defined as a problem to be solved. It is what you want to work hard at eliminating or streamlining so much you can step up because you are a profit center if you accomplish that goal. This gives you an opportunity to step up with your present employer or brag to your future employer.
Write out an outline of what you want to accomplish. Make it a lofty end result. There is no limit on time for the accomplishment. Now if you understand how to outline such a plan, you already know you have to break it down into steps, and fill in the details answering how? why? when? and what will it take? what do you need to accompish that step to get to the next one.
So, be brave and take a chance on yourself. Be confident in your adventure because you have done your homework, you have listened and learned from others during your networking experiences and you know what steps to take and who to talk with….now all you have to do is be persistant about what it is you really want and be able to say why with an educated confidence.
Like you who you will work with and know why and what it is you enjoy about them. This can be an amazing time to get it right and feel really great about where you land. Visit my blog for a lot of free resources. Good luck to you and let me know how you are doing by emailing and commenting on my blog. Karen Schultz

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Comment on Job Seeker “Bill of Rights” by Republic Polytechnic

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Comment on Silver Bullets by IT Staffing

IT Staffing — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:53:37 +0000

I think silver bullets used in “hollywood shootout ” too?? Or are those were “steel bulets” ? Neways nice to learn the origin to name… again a informative article..