Market for executive jobs loosens up
SAN JOSE, CA -- ExecuNet's Recruiter Confidence Index ticked slightly higher in April, 2009, indicating that the market for executive jobs is showing signs of growth after bottoming out in November, 2008.
This month, 41% of 142 executive recruiters polled by ExecuNet said they're confident that the executive job market will improve in the next six months. Half of respondents believe their search assignments will increase at least 10% over the next six months. Only 15 percent of search professionals say they're pessimistic about the future of the market for executive jobs.
April marked the Recruiter Confidence Index's second consecutive increase since March, 2008. In March, 2009, 38% of recruiters called themselves confident or very confident that the exec job market would improve; that was a 10% hop from February's results. ExecuNet President Mark Anderson says April's numbers are "consistent with earlier forecasts that indicated that the employment market for executives will improve before the end of the year."
New online search tool makes finding a job easier!
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Are you tired of going to several job sites every day and having to search each one separately? Do you dread submitting your resume & cover letter over and over for every job you apply to? Do you find it difficult to keep track of where you sent your resume for future follow up? Now a new service called MyJobHunter.com solves all that!
First, MyJobHunter will instantly search all major job sites at once for jobs matching your requirements. Next, you'll review a list of job matches and put check marks next to the ones you like. Then, press a single button and your resume is sent to the jobs you selected. It's that simple! They'll even personalize your cover letter with each job application. Login any time to review jobs applied to and even add follow-up notes on each one.
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Guide for the jobless on social networks
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Putting your resume up on a social network doesn't guarantee you a safe landing elsewhere. Though professionals can find jobs with the assistance of social network connections, it requires a bit more planning and effort than most job seekers realize.
Dan Schawbel, a personal branding guru, contends that "most job seekers don't optimize their profile, cultivate their network, join and participate in groups, use applications and exchange endorsements." In other words, they don't do the important things that will get them noticed by hiring managers or recruiters. In fact, job seekers tend to think of social networks as a solitary pursuit. They invest the time to build a profile, invite friends or professional contacts to connect with them and sit back and hope for the best.
In recent months, some freshly unemployed professionals have formed or joined groups on LinkedIn among other sites for purposes of achieving strength in numbers. Social networks are a good tool to provide active job seekers with opportunities to expand their range of contacts and target a specific employer, however it's up to the job seeker to continue networking on a daily basis.
Starting Over: From pink slip to new career
NEW YORK, NY -- In this tough economy people who've worked 20 even 30 years at the same job are suddenly finding themselves out of work. So now more people are taking the end of one career and turning it into the beginning of a new one.
After two decades at a manufacturing plant, Debbie Thomas found out she was out of work. Thomas decided to live off her severance while going back to college. Now she is employed as a deputy clerk. "I had always wanted to go back to school to do something because I love to work with computers," Thomas said. Many people though are reluctant to make a career change. If you find yourself in this position, consider meeting with a career advisor at a local college as a first step.
Listening to those who are changing careers is also helpful. It can be stressful, but remember you can do anything if you put your mind to it. Some people feel that losing their job was the best thing that ever happened to them. Mostly because it challenges them to remember the goals they had years ago. Local community colleges and online distant learning programs offer fast track classes. If you're considering a new career, do a little research and find the right school that works with your schedule.
Find the right school & increase your marketability!
NEW YORK, NY -- According to the U.S. Census Bureau the difference in lifetime earnings between a high school diploma and bachelor's degree is a million dollars. Add on a master's degree and you can expect to receive an additional half a million dollars in earnings. Those with professional degrees earn much more - about 4.4 million dollars during their working life.
Jennifer Day, Chief of the Education and Social Stratification Branch at the U.S. Census Bureau says, "In 1999, average annual earnings ranged from $19,000 for high school dropouts, to $26,000 for high school graduates, $45,000 for college graduates and $99,000 for the holders of professional degrees. That includes medical doctors, dentists, veterinarians and lawyers.
If you think that the only way to earn a degree is to spend gobs of money and traverse across a complicated college campus, taking anywhere from two to eight years to get your Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's or even doctorate degree...think again. With advances in technology, you can now get your degree online, from an accredited university in your spare time and from the comfort of your own home. To learn more about available schools & programs, and instantly request complimentary course catalogs of the ones you like, go to Find-The-Right-School.
Increase your odds of getting to the hiring manager
SAN JOSE, CA -- Here's a little tip that might help you get your resume in front of a hiring manager more quickly. First, when a recruiter is out looking for candidates, they tend to be looking for something specifically; either a set of skills or a general candidate profile. The recruiter is looking for people that will meet the hiring managers needs.
Typically, the recruiter will generate a certain number of candidates and then the filtering process starts. They'll ask if the job seeker is open to relocation, do they have work authorization and are they interested in the company and the position. For good recruiters, it's only after these questions are satisfied that they'll send the resume along to the hiring manager.
So what can increase your odds of getting your resume in front of the hiring manager? Answering the questions about relocation and work authorization right on your resume. I know it sounds weird, but if you think about a recruiter who is working with a large number of positions and candidates with a deadline, the ability to answer those questions immediately significantly increases your odds of having your resume passed through to the hiring team pronto.
Get your resume in front of 1000 hiring managers!
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA -- There's nothing easy about job searching. What's especially frustrating is a disappointing response rate. However, it's important to note that a job search is based on a numbers game. For example: If you get your resume in front of 1000 hiring managers, you should get 10-50 quality responses leading up to 5 interviews. If you don't pay attention to 'how' you are sending your resumes, your actions might only serve to put your resume in a pile with hundreds of others - if it even makes it to the pile at all.
Consider a more focused approach to your job search. A search that increases the number and quality of responses by using a targeted list of industries and decision makers who are looking for people with your skills. This new type of search also employs an affordable delivery system that ensures your resume will be seen by the right person. Impossible?
Not at all! We recommend using a service called JobsByFax. This service is simple to use, effective and a great way to ensure a more focused job search. You'll have instant access to information on thousands of companies and their decision makers. JobsByFax combines quality and quantity by faxing your resume to potential employers and recruiters. JobsByFax will revitalize your job search and produce quality responses that lead to interviews and even job offers! Take control of your job search by going to JobsByFax.
Laid off? Maintain your confidence!
LOS ANGELES, CA -- The way to get through the challenges of life is not to look in the rear view mirror but to look ahead. Lamenting the loss of your job because of a reduction of force is natural; especially if you enjoyed the position. It is natural to grieve over the loss of income and daily activities you had. The emotions of grief, anger, and fear must be resolved.
After a layoff I recommend you allow a short period of grief. Allow whatever you are feeling to come through, face it, and understand that the past cannot be brought back. Don't dwell too long on your loss. Consider sharing your feelings with someone in your emotional support system. Believe the next job or career move can be even more rewarding.
Believe in yourself. The identity you developed about yourself still exists. I recommend looking in the mirror daily and repeating how talented, creative, and successful you are. This creates positive cognitive thinking about yourself which is what you need for successful future interviews. Good luck! You can do it.
Career Tools Highlighted in This Issue:
- MyJobHunter - Job Search Engine Tool Search all job sites at once & apply to jobs with 1-click
- Find the right school today Earn a degree online and increase your marketability!
- Fax your resume - JobsByFax Find out how many employers you can fax your resume to.
