Archive for April, 2007

How to Make the Best Out of Job Fairs

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Finding a job is such a daunting task. Here, there, and everywhere, job seekers tend to look for the best means in order to find the best jobs.

However, most of them are predisposed to neglect job fairs. This is because many job seekers get annoyed with the jam-packed, full of activity, and baffling series of events. Nevertheless, they are still the best place to land a job.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the United States, the employment status is likely to boost by 15%. That is why job fairs are the best places to find a job because many companies will be participating in the event. (more…)

Why Small Organizations Mean Big Business

Friday, April 27th, 2007

In the movie “You’ve Got Mail”, the sub-plot aside from the love angle is that the heroine (played by Meg Ryan) was forced out of business when the big-time bookstore owner (played by Tom Hanks) moved into town.

Meg’s character owned a quaint little bookstore which she inherited from her mother. Although the prices of her books were a little steep, she makes up for it in service. She packs the books in a specialized bag, and she knows all of her customers by name. (more…)

Thinking Out of the Box – Positively

Tuesday, April 24th, 2007

How can one person “think out of the box?” This should be done independently, but how? Here’s an example: Cut a cake into eight slices but you have to make no more than three cuts. Most people will have trouble coming up with a way to cut the cake. But to solve this, you have to change the way you look at the cake and how to cut it. One perfect solution is to cut the cake into two equal sizes and put the other half on top of the other. Cut it again in half then stack the other half pieces on top of one another and cut them again. There you go, that’s thinking out of the box. (more…)

Wanted: Job Skills on the Loose

Saturday, April 21st, 2007

In today’s competitive life, employers are more inclined to find people who can contribute to the growth of the company and not just boost its productivity.

Hence, most employers tend to look for people who are endowed with the most desirable job skills in order to match the expectations and necessities of the company.

Therefore, for people who wish to make it to the jobs that they have long been dreaming of, it is important to know the most sought after job skills of most employers.

Here’s a list of the important job skills a job seeker must have in order to land a good job and keep it. (more…)

Identity Theft

Monday, April 9th, 2007

Identity theft, on a job / career site?

Yep!

The bad guys can be very innovative. You need to beware of misleading online job postings and employment arrangements aimed at stealing your money and identity. When you are seeking a job, you are often in a vulnerable position. You want that new job and will do almost anything to please your prospective employer. When applying for a job, especially on-line, you should never share your Social Security number, date of birth, bank information (used for pay deposits), or even college graduation dates. Even when you are hired, ensure that you are dealing with a bona-fide business. If in doubt, contact the local Better Business Bureau if in doubt.

A common denominator in online job scams is the employer’s lack of interest in meeting the employee. There is no job interview, and the job applicant is not invited to the place of business. You are hired, sight unseen, to do a virtual job for a nonexistent company.

Be vigilant when dealing with companies that you have never heard of. Do your due diligence and avoid job hiring scams.