May21

Job Search – Strategies for following up on a job interview or an online application

by Administrator on May 21st, 2012 at 11:50 pm
Posted In: Follow Up

The biggest complaint I hear from job seekers concerns a lack of timely follow-up on the part of employers.

It’s frustrating to apply for a job where you’re a great fit on paper, but you hear nothing. Or worse, you don’t hear anything after what you thought had been a promising interview.

You can’t force someone to display professional courtesy, but there are some things that might help you generate a response. There’s no foolproof answer, unfortunately, but some methods seem to increase your odds.

 

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May21

Ask HR Delmarva: In job search, consider attitude, neatness

by Administrator on May 21st, 2012 at 11:48 pm
Posted In: Appearance

How can you be sure you are doing everything necessary to get the job you’re seeking?

There is an art to interviewing in 2012. Completion of the necessary paperwork for each employer is paramount.

 

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May21

The Happiest Cities For Job-Seeking College Grads

by Administrator on May 21st, 2012 at 8:52 am
Posted In: College And University, Places to Live

If you’re a recent college grad looking for a job, big cities like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago aren’t necessarily your best options–especially if you’re in search of a happy and lucrative career.

There’s plenty of great advice out there for new college grads (see:‘Don’t Go To Law School,’ ‘Move To Asia,’ And 28 Other Pearls Of Wisdom For 2012 Grads by Kashmir Hill), but you may consider adding “relocate to St. Louis” to the list. That’s the best city for job-seeking college grads right now, in terms of overall career happiness in conjunction with the average cost-of-living-adjusted salary, according to CareerBliss.com.

 

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May21

Unemployed help each other to find jobs

by Administrator on May 21st, 2012 at 8:49 am
Posted In: Networking Groups

Mike Mistretta manages the new Tom’s Market in Tiverton.

His journey to the grocery aisle came through the unemployment line.

“Very depressing,” he said.

He was doing all the right things.

“Did some job search, send out resumes, cover letters,” Mistretta said.

 

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May21

Learn to make Twitter a key tool in job search

by Administrator on May 21st, 2012 at 8:46 am
Posted In: Twitter, Workshops

Michele Rempel, M.A., Mediavine Marketing’s social media and web development expert, will clarify how to best use Twitter in your job search.

That’s the topic at the Employment Ministry meeting at St. Mary Immaculate Parish on Tuesday, May 22.  Held in the Faith Sharing Room at 15629 South Ilinois 59, Plainfield, the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

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