tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25798944569376989212024-03-12T20:12:25.037-07:00Cover Letter SampleCover Letter Sample is collection of Cover Letter Sample you may require.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comBlogger156919999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-13869724558836210642013-02-15T07:46:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:53.090-08:00Don't Lose The Job In The InterviewThe <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/careertips/job-interview-tips.htm" target="_blank">interview</a> is one of the hardest things to obtain as a nonprofit job seeker and when you do finally get one, you can lose the job easily with one simple mistake.<br /><br />The key to avoiding the biggest job interview mistakes is pretty obvious to most people by now: Prepare. Doing your research and prepping questions you want to ask makes it a pretty sure bet that you won't make a major mistake but, unfortunately, there are smaller errors you can make that can't be avoided just by doing your homework.<br /><br />Below are three gaffes that you need to be most aware of when you arrive for your interview. Avoiding these will be key to taking one step closer to getting that job.<br /><br /><ul><li><b>Leading the interview: </b>Regardless of what you think, the interviewer is the one who is charge of the interview and the direction it goes. Trying to drive the conversation yourself is a good way to not get invited to a second interview.</li><li><b>Showing up too late -- or too early: </b>Showing up late for an interview is a big deal, but coming too early is a problem as well as it can make the interviewer feel rushed. If you arrive earlier than you anticipated, find something else to do before heading in the office.</li><li><b>Bringing snacks: </b>It's bad form to bring food or drinks to the interview. Make sure you fulfill all your hunger and thirst needs before you arrive.</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-63934715806294783502013-02-14T06:21:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:53.105-08:00Featured Nonprofit Job: Fundraising And Development DirectorYou will need as many leads as possible as the <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/" target="_blank">nonprofit job market</a> gets more competitive, which is why we are always happy to share the top positions available with our readers. Today's featured nonprofit job gives applicants a chance to become a <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/5158341/fundraising-and-development-director" target="_blank">Fundraising and Development Director</a>.<br /><br />CARC, Inc., a nonprofit that helps children with disabilities, is looking to hire for this position immediately. The successful candidate will be someone with a proven track record developing and coordinating annual giving, donor stewardship and securing other forms of giving. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Development Director will play an instrumental role in creating and implementing a robust and diverse fundraising and development strategy at CARC, Inc. <br /><br />In terms of day-to-day fundraising activities, the Development Director will be responsible for:<br /><br /><ul><li>Serving as the first point of contact for prospective donor and current donor questions, needs, and concerns;</li><li>Working with the Finance Director to streamline donation processing and gift entry, and to implement best practices and top-notch customer service for donors;</li><li>Ensuring timely and accurate gift entry and generation of acknowledgement letters and other donor recognition;</li><li>Building queries and generate reports and mailing lists; and,</li><li>Integrating fundraising and development activities with marketing and communications.</li></ul><div>The ideal candidate for this job will meet the following requirements:</div><div><ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Mature problem solving and conflict resolution skills.</li><li>Bachelor's degree or comparable experience.</li><li>4+ years in a fundraising and development specific role.</li><li>Computer literate and Microsoft Office proficient.</li><li>Flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends, as needed.</li><li>Website and social media savvy a plus.</li></ul><div>Interested in this position? Head to our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/5158341" target="_blank">career center</a> for more details, including information on how to apply.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-1374856574199708262013-02-14T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:05.852-08:007 Reasons Why a Potential Employer Won't Read your Resume, and What to Do About it<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Resume ignored? Find out why</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/resumewriting10.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="resumes" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=185934474787280&xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/02/7-reasons-why-potential-employer-wont.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="true" font=""></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/02/7-reasons-why-potential-employer-wont.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />When you write your resume (with or without advice and professional help), who is your target audience? Who are you trying to satisfy?<br /><br /><br /><br />First of all, you’re not writing your resume to satisfy yourself. For that matter, you’re not writing it to satisfy any “expert” – the author of the resume book you just read, or the recruiter you’re working with, or your career guidance counselor, or your cousin Fred who is a human resources manager, or even a professional resume writer.<br /><br /><br /><br />You are writing your <em>resume</em> for a particular kind of reader: a potential employer. And if you’re like most of us, you make some very, very optimistic assumptions about that reader. You are certain that your reader is eager to find the best person for the job. Your reader, you are sure, is going to read the important things in your resume, and his or her eye will be drawn to all of those clever formatting tricks you’ve used (columns, underlining, different fonts, boldfacing, italics, strong verbs, skills, numbers, results, etc.).<br /><br /><br /><br />But you’d better take off the rose-colored glasses. Your resume has a better than 98% chance of ending up in the garbage can (real or virtual).<br /><br /><br /><br />Here are 7 characteristics of the psychology of the typical resume reader: <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>1. Resume readers are some of the smartest and most skeptical readers in the world.</strong> They know that at least half of what they read consists of lies, exaggerations, half-truths, and semantic and formatting “tricks.” They don’t accept anything at face value. Remember, the typical resume reader sees literally thousands; they know every trick in the book by now.<br /><br /><input type="hidden" name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" value="1"/><br /><br /><strong>2. Most readers are in a bad mood, not a happy mood of eager expectancy.</strong> They’ve got 300 resumes to read, and nobody is giving them an extra penny to carefully peruse each one. They are rushed for time, annoyed at having to read yet another <em>resume</em>, and hostile rather than sympathetic. Reading yet another resume is a burden that is keeping them from their attention to what they consider much, much more important matters.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>3. Therefore, the typical resume reader is looking for a quick and convincing reason to throw out yours.</strong> Some will even discard it if they don’t like the envelope or the way the email looks. Some will read only the resume and not the cover letter, or vice-versa. And they are unwilling to open up a zip file. You know how annoying it is to get an email that requires you to open up several files? For the resume reader, it is triply annoying.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/7-reasons-why-potential-employer-wont.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/7-reasons-why-potential-employer-wont.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-52120921202091728402013-02-13T07:00:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:53.114-08:008 Job Interview Tips<i>Originally Posted on the <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/" target="_blank">Nonprofit Job Seeker</a></i><br /><i><br /></i><i>***</i><br /><i><br /></i><br /><a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/careertips/jobinterviewprep.htm">Nonprofit job interviews</a> can be very stressful if you aren't properly prepared. Not only do you have to deal with the considerable nerves you will probably be feeling, you also have to account for the fact that every organization has its own individual mission, culture, and expectations.<br /> <br />One size truly does not fit all when it comes to interviewing in the <a href="http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/">nonprofit sector</a>. You need to individually prepare for the organization in question if you are to impress the interviewer, and you can achieve that goal by following these eight tips:<br /> <div class="tips"> <ul class="yellowArrow"><li><strong>Connect With the Mission: </strong>Today's nonprofit hiring managers want candidates to show a true commitment to the organization's cause. It is not enough to just say you want to "do good" or "give back to the community." Thoroughly research the organization and make sure that you are passionate about their goals.</li><li><strong>Prepare Questions: </strong>Hiring decisions are often made by the questions that candidates ask during an interview. You don't have to ask questions that are earth-shattering, but make sure you ask something; it shows that you did your homework.</li><li><strong>Do a Mock Interview: </strong>Get a good friend or family member to conduct a mock interview with you ahead of time so you can practice your responses. You should encourage whoever you are practicing with to let you know if any of your answers need fine-tuning.</li><li><strong>Ask About the Interview Structure: </strong>You should ask ahead of time how the interview will be structured. Will you be interviewed one-on-one, in a group, or in some other method? The answer to this question will give you a better sense of how to prepare.</li><li><strong>Dress Professionally: </strong>Unless you are specifically told you can be casual, it is alway safe to follow a professional dress code for the interview. That means wearing a tailored suit or a nice dress. Remember, it is always best to over-dress than to under-dress.</li><li><strong>Bring Important Documents: </strong>Come to the interview with at least two copies of your resume, cover letter, references and, if applicable, writing samples.</li><li><strong>Be Confident: </strong>Don't be afraid to brag about your accomplishments when talking to the hiring manager.</li><li><strong>Be Flexible: </strong>Nothing makes an employer happier than an employee who is willing to be flexible. You should clearly and concisely highlight your experience reacting to unexpected situations, or your ability to wear different hats. </li></ul></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-51898390642545311552013-02-12T07:51:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:53.121-08:005 Qualities To Seek When HiringHere's what most employers want to believe about the <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/hiringtips.html" target="_blank">hiring process</a>: Out of countless candidates, the best-qualified individuals are weeded out, and the organization then has no problem picking between those applicants.<br /><br />If only it were that easy.<br /><br />The most experienced <a href="http://nptjobs.blogspot.com/2012/04/checklist-for-nonprofit-managers.html" target="_blank">hiring managers</a> know that hiring is a difficult art even in the best of economic times. When the market is not as robust, as it is right now, staffing decisions can be stressful, exhausting, leaving overworked managers to wonder if there is anything that can make it easier.<br /><br />There is unfortunately no magic button that can make everything better, but there are some ways to make one of the most stressful aspects of the process -- reviewing qualifications -- simpler. In the revised edition of his book “Managing a Nonprofit Organization,” Thomas Wolf offers advice about the qualities a nonprofit executive should look for when reviewing the qualifications of prospective employees. The most important qualities are:<br /><br /><ul><li>Administrative skills related to the job to be performed;</li><li>Management skills in working with others, especially when some supervisory requirements come with a job;</li><li>Character traits that reflect creativity, flexibility, an enthusiasm for solving problems and an ability to work with others;</li><li>An understanding of the need for authority in an organizational structure; and,</li><li>Knowledge, sensitivity and enjoyment of the nonprofit field in which the employees will be working.</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-66396460881581325852013-02-11T07:04:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:53.129-08:00Major Gifts Officer -- Today's Featured Nonprofit JobToday's featured <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/" target="_blank">nonprofit job</a> will give applicants the chance to play a role in an important aspect of fundraising: Major gifts. Interested? Read on for more details.<br /><br />The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) is looking to hire a <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/5134015/major-gifts-officer-west-region-california-arizona-colorado" target="_blank">Major Gifts Officer</a> to promote the organization's mission of bringing the two major religions together and to build support among major donors. The chosen candidate will engage, cultivate, and solicit current and prospective major donors in the western region of the US (primarily California, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico). The organization will consider applicants from all of these states, as well as those from Chicago, where IFCJ's corporate headquarters are located.<br /><br />Other duties of the Major Gifts Officer include:<br /><br /><ul><li>Cultivating major donors through appropriate moves management strategy;</li><li>Coordinating and conducting donor visits as necessary;</li><li>Managing a caseload of approximately 125 – 150 prospects/ donors;</li><li>Creating and closing proposals with a giving goal of $1 – 3 million annually;</li><li>Working closely with the planned giving team in identifying planned giving leads among major donor; and,</li><li>Updating the donor database and reports regularly as required and requested.</li></ul><div>IFCJ requests that all applicants meet the following requirements:</div><div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience.</li><li>Ability to travel domestically at least 50% of the time.</li><li>CFRE certification preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising and cultivating major donors.</li><li>Sales and customer relation management experience.</li><li>Proven ability to build relationships with a wide range of donors and to understand the needs and passions of donors.</li><li>Proven fundraising track record in major gifts and planned giving with ability to apply appropriate moves management strategies. </li><li>Deep understanding of both the Christian and Jewish communities.</li><li>Strong understanding of issues related to Israel and the Middle East.</li></ul><div>Head to our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/5134015" target="_blank">career center</a> for more details on what it takes to be a Major Gifts Officer, and information on how to apply.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-50508985120751638952013-02-11T00:09:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:05.876-08:005 Crazy Job Interview Tips That Work<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Job interview tips you can't miss</span></h1><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Reprinted with permission from <a href="http://www.careerealism.com/pre-interview-routines-work/" target="_blank">careerealism.com</a>.</i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobinterviewquestions7.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="resume" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"></script><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:like font="" href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2011/05/5-crazy-job-interview-tips-that-work.html" layout="button_count" send="true" show_faces="false" width="100"></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2011/05/5-crazy-job-interview-tips-that-work.html" type="in/share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Preparing for an interview can be a nerve wracking experience. Fortunately, there are some ways to prep for it which will let you ace the <b>interview</b>. While these may seem like strange pre-interview routines, they actually do work and will help you to land the job of your dreams:<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Look at Facebook</b><br /><br /><br /><br />This is actually two strategies in one. First of all, check your Facebook profile out and make sure that your own profile is set to private and there are no embarrassing photos of you tagged on the site. If there are, untag yourself from those photos and ask your friends if they would please refrain from tagging you. If possible, get the photos taken down. Double check as well that status updates you’ve posted aren’t embarrassing. If they are, delete them.<br /><br /><br /><br />While this won’t completely remove the record of those photos, it does make it harder to find. That in turn means if you ace the interview, your interviewer is less likely to find embarrassing material online which will make them think twice about calling you back for a second <i>interview</i>.<br /><br /><br /><br />The second half of this technique is to find out the name of the person who will be interviewing you and look up their Facebook profile. Get as much information as you can about the person since this will be helpful to you to throw into the conversation when you are meeting with them. Showing an interest in something the person is interested in is a sure way to get yourself remembered out of the hundreds of interviews the hiring manager has to conduct.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Prepare a Folder to Fiddle With</b><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />Yeah, it sounds strange, but this is a great pre-interview technique that can come in handy. Often, you will be asked to wait for a few minutes before your interview. Most times, it’s just because the person interviewing you is busy or wants to make you feel as if you aren’t the most important person for them to meet. However, on occasion, this is actually a test. They will secretly observe you to see what you do when you are waiting to be interviewed. If you have a folder with your papers in it, you can spend the time appearing to organize yourself so you ace that test.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/5-crazy-job-interview-tips-that-work.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/5-crazy-job-interview-tips-that-work.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-43125543545112067162013-02-11T00:00:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:05.885-08:00How To Get The Best Recommendations<h1><span style="font-size: large;">A job seeker's secret weapon</span></h1><span style="font-size: small;"><i><!--INFOLINKS_OFF-->This post was written by Susanna Cha, a Content Writer and MSc. International Marketing Graduate, currently writing about <a href="http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/jobs/graduate/" target="_blank">graduate jobs </a> on behalf of Guardian Jobs.<!--INFOLINKS_ON--></i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/networkingevents2.jpg" style="float: right; height: 110px; width: 170px;" title="jobs" /><div id="fb-root"></div><script>(function(d, s, id) {<br /> var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];<br /> if (d.getElementById(id)) return;<br /> js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;<br /> js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1&appId=185934474787280";<br /> fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);<br />}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><html xmlns:fb="http://ogp.me/ns/fb#"><br /><br /><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-get-best-recommendations.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="false"></fb:like><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="NewGradLife" data-hashtags="collegegrad">Tweet</a><br /><br /><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br /><script type="IN/Share" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6399372143298042920&postID=1726210607032065032"></a><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />So your university years are behind you and you've finally got that degree that you've worked so hard for. Now you find yourself in a competitive graduate jobs market. It's not impossible to get a job in the current tough climate, but it is tougher than usual. That doesn't mean you should give up, it just means that you need to be savvy about how you can give yourself competitive edge and know how to get the best recommendations.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Have you got some work experience?</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Having a degree is great. But do you have any work experience? Hopefully you've been working during your university time and you can put that work experience to good use in looking for a graduate job. Think laterally, your part-time job might have been burger flipping or warehouse unloading. But think carefully about the practical skills you've demonstrated during your time there. For example, you've shown that you can work as part of a team. You've worked under pressure to meet tight deadlines. You have a good understanding of customer service. Analyse everything you've done and distil the skills from it. If you haven't had any work experience, don't despair, it's not too late. While you're job hunting, there's time to cram in some experience. <br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Have you considered volunteering or an intern opportunity?</b><br /><br /><br /><br />If you're short on work experience (and even if you're not), then it might be worthwhile doing some volunteering. This will not only give you valuable experience, it will impress future employers. There's a <input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" />possible added bonus that you might find yourself an opportunity in the field that you want to work in.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-get-best-recommendations.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-get-best-recommendations.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-43344928847192402282013-02-07T06:21:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:53.146-08:005 Strategies For Job SeekersIf searching for work is like a job already, <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/" target="_blank">job seekers</a> would tell you that it's one of the worst ones out there. There's nothing fun about filling out countless applications only to see your hard work go unanswered. It can be tempting to just give up the search but that's a temptation you must avoid. Instead of throwing in the towel, why not make your job search simpler?<br /><br />It's easy to overload your brain with a lot of information when looking for jobs. Thankfully, there are some tips you can follow to make the job search easier and, in turn, less stressful. Here are some of those strategies:<br /><br /><ul><li><b>Don't stress over your resume: </b>Resumes and cover letters are very important to your success, but they aren't the be-all-end-all items they are sometimes made out to be. Make sure they are crafted to the best of your ability, but don't spend the majority of your time constantly re-working them.</li><li><b>Be selective: </b>You don't have to apply to every single job that you come across. You should instead take the time to lay out the qualities that you are looking for in your next position.</li><li><b>Be truthful: </b>This seems obvious, but some job seekers feel the need to embellish the truth to make themselves more attractive to employers. There's no need to concoct spectacular tales to show you are worthy; if you are truly right for the job, just the facts will do.</li><li><b>Use your alumni network: </b>Most colleges and universities have alumni networks of which you should take full advantage. Take a look at the directory and see if there are any individuals who can help you land a new job.</li><li><b>Don't forget your zip code: </b>If you have your resume posted on your LinkedIn page or a database for all recruiters to see, make sure to include your zip code. Recruiters often do database searches for candidates who are local, so including your zip code will make you easier to find. </li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-35876945978860487992013-02-07T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:05.894-08:00The 10 Biggest Job Hunt Myths<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Don't fall for these traps in your job search</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobhunt2.jpg" style="float: right; height: 180px; width: 170px;" title="jobs" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/05/10-biggest-job-hunt-myths.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/05/10-biggest-job-hunt-myths.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />There's more <b>job search</b> mythology being passed around than even the ancient Greeks could have imagined. Some of the most well-traveled and persistent myths are also the most dangerous ones -- because following this faux wisdom could sabotage your job search efforts. <br /><br /><br /><br />Here are 10 of my favorite job-search myths, and the reality to replace each one.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">MYTH:</span> </b>In your resume, you should talk about how you're great at everything.<br /><br /><br /><br />Have you ever seen a <i>job posting</i> that said, "We want to hire someone who's good at everything"? Individual department managers get approval to hire people to perform certain specific duties. The last thing you want on your resume is a message that says, "I can do Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, or Manufacturing!" No one will believe you, and you won't be the best fit for any job, anywhere.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Reality:</span></b> Use your resume to talk about how you're really strong in two or three areas. If you need more than one resume, so be it.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">MYTH:</span></b> The people who get jobs are the ones who apply for the most jobs<br /><br /><br /><br />The people who actually get jobs are the ones who create thoughtful, targeted approaches to the jobs they're especially well suited for. Lobbing dozens of random resumes with boilerplate cover letters into inboxes across America doesn't help you.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"><b>Reality:</b></span> Approach each job opportunity with a targeted letter and, if necessary, a customized resume that links your background and the job's requirements.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">MYTH: </span></b>The more information on your resume, the better!<br /><br /><br /><br />Editing is an important business skill. If your resume includes the details for the <b>jobs</b> you held before 1990, your resume is too long. Two pages in an absolute max for non-academic resumes, and in those two pages you want to tell us the most important bits, not every task and duty you've ever been responsible for.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Reality:</span></b> The best resumes are concise, pithy and specific. Less is more when it comes to describing your strengths and talents.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-biggest-job-hunt-myths.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">2</span></a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-biggest-job-hunt-myths_23.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">3</span></a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-biggest-job-hunt-myths.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Next Page</span></a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-20956656701279368402013-02-06T07:01:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:53.154-08:006 Cover Letter MistakesLike it or not, first impressions are everything when it comes to job applications. This is especially true with your <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/careertips/writingacoverletter.html">cover letter</a>. Just because you have included everything you needed to in your letter doesn't mean you got rid of all of the unnecessary things. Failing to exclude these items will only serve to hurt your first impression.<br /><br />When writing your cover letter, make sure to avoid these six "don'ts":<br /><div class="tips"><ul class="yellowArrow"><li>Don't open your letter with "Dear Sir/Madam." Hiring managers want to see that you have done your homework, and there is no better way of showing this by looking up their name and opening your letter with it. If you can't find a name, include "Attention Human Resources Department" in your subject line.</li><li>Don't forget to mention for which position your are applying. Organizations usually hire for multiple jobs, so don't leave it up to the hiring manager to determine which position you want.</li><li>Typos and grammatical errors are a death sentence for your cover letter. Proofread it thoroughly before sending.</li><li>Don't focus on your needs. Employers want to know how you can help the organization, not why you liked the job description.</li><li>Don't send a copy-pasted cover letter. This is a surefire way to indicate that you didn't do a lot of work researching the organization.</li><li>Don't mention that you have already sent out a lot of applications. This will make you appear desperate.</li></ul></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-5937710739585306892013-02-05T07:04:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:53.159-08:004 Tips For Nonprofit Executive JobsNot all job searches are created equal. As nonprofit job seekers scour the web for the latest positions, they should know that the process for acquiring an entry or mid-level job is entirely different than the one for getting an <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/findjobs/chief-executive-officer-ceo.html" target="_blank">executive job</a>.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Executive job seekers need certain tools to stand out from a highly qualified field of candidates. It is not enough to simply submit your application, do a little networking, and call it a day. It's true that the executive resume and cover letter will still be the main focus of your application, but they can't be your only leverage. In the book "Executive's Pocket Guide to ROI Résumés and Job Search," Louise Kursmark and Jan Melnik write that applicants need to implement the following four tools into their job hunt if they are to be successful:<br /><br /><ul><li><b>Elevator Speech: </b>The <a href="http://nptjobs.blogspot.com/2012/02/kings-elevator-speech.html" target="_blank">elevator speech</a> is a 30-second summary that introduces applicants to individuals who can help them with their search. Four elements should be included in this introduction: Who they are, what they do, what they're seeking, and any other information that is relevant to their experience and/or goals.</li><li><b>Networking Script: </b>While conversations with networking contacts should feel genuine and unique, it helps for job seekers to have some key points prepared.</li><li><b>Leadership Initiative Document: </b>This document, usually one to two-pages in length, will list up to five career-defining stories. These anecdotes should describe specific challenges faced, and the tactics taken to solve them. the leadership initiative document is a good way for managers to determine what the applicant can bring to the position.</li><li><b>Professional Biography: </b>This is a portfolio of everything the applicant has accomplished during his career. Some applicants choose to have this put on a web site, but it can also be in the form of a document.</li></ul></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-18565424889868562862013-02-05T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:05.913-08:0050 Job Search Tips That Work<h1><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Get one job in many ways</span></h1><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Reprinted with permission from <a href="http://blog.hiredmyway.com/50-proven-job-search-tips-for-serious-job-seekers/" target="_blank">blog.hiredmyway.com</a>.</i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobsearch6.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="resume" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"><br /></div><br /><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:like font="" href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2011/06/50-job-search-tips-that-work.html" layout="button_count" send="true" show_faces="false" width="100"></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2011/06/50-job-search-tips-that-work.html" type="in/share"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />It’s a tough job market out there.<br /><br /><br /><br />It’s not uncommon for hundreds of resumes to flood a company for just one position. This means that it’s a buyer’s market for employers and you’ll need to bring your A-Game to stand out from the crowd. <br /><br /><br /><br />Every day we work with employers and recruiters to find and hire serious job seekers. One advantage for you is that we’ve been able to compile the best tips from top companies and recruiters.<br /><br /><br /><br />Here are 50 of the top job search tips and strategies that we’ve uncovered –<br /><br /><br /><br />Preparation<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Do Your Homework</b>: Always research the organization prior to interviewing. Knowing some of the company’s successes and accolades, such as awards and charitable actions, shows that you have done your homework.<br /><br /><b>2. Have a Focused Plan</b>: Create a list of companies that you will systematically contact. Prioritize companies that are a close match to your experience and skills.<br /><br /><b>3. Schedule Networking</b>: Treat networking like a job. Fill your calendar with events and follow-up regularly.<br /><br /><b>4. Arrive 10 Minutes Before the Interview</b>: Arriving early relieves the stress of possibly being late and demonstrates that you are responsible and dependable.<br /><br /><b>5. Professional Email</b>: Don’t use your “party email” for follow-up. Get an email address that is simple and professional.<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><b>6. Get Business Cards</b>: Make a point of asking for your contact’s business card. This will ensure that you have correct titles and spelling for follow-up.<br /><br /><b>7. Stay Updated</b>: Set up Google Alerts for each of your top employment prospects. Review the latest news before your interview.<br /><br /><b>8. Practice Your Writing Skills</b>: All professional positions require excellent writing skills. Take the time to upgrade yours.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/50-job-search-tips-that-work_2202.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/50-job-search-tips-that-work_23.html" style="color: black;">3</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/50-job-search-tips-that-work.html" style="color: black;">4</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/50-job-search-tips-that-work_2202.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-58959934295088385812013-02-04T06:18:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:53.167-08:00Featured Nonprofit Job -- Regional DirectorAre you a a job seeker living in South Florida? If so, our latest featured <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/" target="_blank">nonprofit job</a> might be of interest to you. Read on for more details.<div><br /></div><div>The PACE Center for Girls, Inc. in Jacksonville, Fl., is looking to hire a <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/5122219/regional-director-south-florida" target="_blank">Regional Director</a>. This individual will maintain the cohesiveness of the organization, communicate regional influences, share best practice and resource development information, and serve as the liaison among the PACE Center Executive Directors, local Boards of Directors, State Office and regional community leaders.</div><div><br /></div><div>The chosen candidate will be responsible for the coordination and collaboration between PACE Centers in the region; performance management, coaching and training to support Executive Directors to maximize their performance and provide leadership and guidance to the Executive Directors and local Center Boards. In addition, the Regional Director must focus on balanced performance and building the PACE brand both internally and externally and serves as a member of the PACE Center for Girls, Inc. Executive Leadership Team.</div><div><br /></div><div>Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for this position:</div><div><ul><li>Ten plus years of direct work experience in relationship management and managing staff;</li><li>Thorough knowledge of the characteristics and financial needs of education and social service agencies;</li><li>Proven expertise in understanding of financial statements, program operations and policies and procedures;</li><li>Strong presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal capability;</li><li>Demonstrated success at resource development and leadership coaching; and,</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li></ul><div>You can learn more about this job by visiting our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/5122219" target="_blank">career center</a>.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-82320028569940818752013-02-04T00:22:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:05.920-08:00Ignore The Economy, College Grads<h1><br /><span style="font-size: large;">College grads, time to black out the negative news</span></h1><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/recentcollegegrad.jpg" style="float: right; height: 108px; width: 170px;" title="entry level jobs" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-hashtags="collegegrads" data-via="NewGradLife" href="https://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><br /><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"><br /></div><br /><script>(function(d, s, id) {<br /> var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];<br /> if (d.getElementById(id)) return;<br /> js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;<br /> js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1&appId=185934474787280";<br /> fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);<br />}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2013/02/college-graduates-job-market-news-careers.html" layout="button_count" send="false" show_faces="false" width="100"></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2013/02/college-graduates-job-market-news-careers.html" type="in/share"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />“Half of <i>college grads</i> have jobs that don’t require diplomas,” “Half of all grads have moved back in with their parents,” “College grads face bleak job prospects” – okay, we get it. Times are tough, there’s no doubt about that at all. But how does it help you to keep reading day by day individual horror stories of struggling college grads?<br /><br /><br /><br />The real thing is, as a <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2013/01/college-grads-college-experience.html">college graduate</a>, if you have a <i>job</i> now, you can still sympathize with those who are struggling – you probably went through that rough patch at one point in your life to get that very first job. There’s nothing wrong with being able to reminisce and relate.<br /><br /><br /><br />Unfortunately, if you are a college graduate who does not have a job yet, you have to start questioning the effects of reading such dreadful stories on the regular. I’m not staying stick your head in the sand and ignore reality, because unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 4 years you probably know the job market isn’t that great now. The point is that you should really start to ignore – yes, ignore - the horrific headlines regarding what <i>college graduates</i> are going through right now. I mean it.<br /><br /><br /><br />If you are willing to move to another city or state to land a job, then by all means do pay attention to the unemployment rates. If you have no intention of ever doing this then don’t concern yourself with places you don’t live in, whether better or worse. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/college-graduates-job-market-news-careers-02041302.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/college-graduates-job-market-news-careers-02041302.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-82373479780733664592013-02-04T00:20:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:05.930-08:007 Job Interview Sins You Cannot Make<h1><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Job interviews have a few more tricks to them thank you think</span></h1><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i>This post was originally written by Pete Leibman and was reprinted with permission from <a href="http://www.ncmahq.org/Jobs/jobseeker.cfm?navItemNumber=534&itemnumber=9572" target="_blank">ncmahq.org</a>.</i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobinterviewquestions020302_zps8b6c51a7.jpg" style="float: right; height: 110px; width: 170px;" title="jobs" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-via="NewGradLife" href="https://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><br /><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"><br /></div><br /><script>(function(d, s, id) {<br /> var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];<br /> if (d.getElementById(id)) return;<br /> js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;<br /> js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1";<br /> fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);<br />}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2013/02/job-interview-sins-job-interview-questions.html" layout="button_count" send="true" show_faces="false" width="100"></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2013/02/job-interview-sins-job-interview-questions.html" type="in/share"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. You are not well-prepared.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />The job is won or lost before the interview begins, based on your preparation.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. You have not taken the steps necessary to control your anxiety. </b><br /><br /><br /><br />-It's normal to be nervous in a<i> job interview</i>. While some people will naturally get more nervous than others, you can control and reduce your anxiety by being well-prepared, practicing ahead of time, looking your best, showing up early, and so on.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>3. You are not professional at all times.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />I won't list all the possible ways you could be unprofessional. Let's just say that you can blow your chances of getting hired in the first three seconds you meet someone. Make sure you have confident body language, your breath is fresh, and that you don't have any body odor or smell like smoke. Make sure you are nicely groomed. Turn your cell phone off before the interview. Don't say anything that could damage your chances. Don't volunteer more information than is needed. Never let your guard down. And...don't be weird! Seriously. One of my friends started her own business recently, and she told me of all sorts of bizarre ways that people showed up and acted in interviews. She said it was amazing how hard it was to find someone who was "normal."<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>4. You give the interviewer too much credit.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />First of all, do not make the person interviewing you into some almighty king or queen. When I interviewed with an NBA team president as a college student, I talked to her like an equal, and she respected me for that. Secondly, do not assume the interviewer knows what he or she is doing. I conducted interviews for a previous employer and I had no training, and none of my colleagues did either! This happens more often than you might think, and more often than any employer will publicly admit. Lastly, do not assume the interviewer is familiar with your background. I once interviewed with a senior executive when I was in the process of leaving my <i>job </i>in the NBA. I showed up with a professional portfolio with the logo of the team I used to work for on it. The interviewer said, "Oh, are you a big fan of theirs or something?" I replied, "Well, yes, I work for the team." He said "Oh, wow, that must be very cool." The guy had clearly not even read my résumé or cover letter at all!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/job-interview-sins-job-interview-questions-0213.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/job-interview-sins-job-interview-questions-0213.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-42056590781083679482013-02-01T21:52:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:13:25.058-08:00Administrative Assistant Job Objectives<b>Overview</b><br /><br />The objective statement of the Administrative Assistant position is the central theme of the applicant’s resume. Just like personalizing cover letters, the job objective in every resume should also be customized according to the company where the resume is being sent. It generally comprises of one or two specific sentences that match the job title or position being applied for. Few examples of Administrative Assistant’s position job objective are given below. You are free to select one for your resume.<br /><br /><b>Administrative Assistant Resume Objective Examples</b><br /><br />• An Administrative Assistant position with the Sky Technologies where a strong attention to detail and exceptional clerical skills will be fully utilized<br /><br />• Secure an Administrative Assistant position at the ABC Company, using extensive administrative experience in a diverse and multicultural environment<br /><br />• Seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant job, exercising independent discretion in decision making and using experienced judgments in solving complex problems<br /><br />• Looking for a Senior Administrative Assistant job at the prestigious company Johnson and Johnson, utilizing secretarial experience to provide effective administrative and project support to its management<br /><br />• To obtain an Administrative Assistant position with the Hyatt, providing administrative support to G4S local field office and acting as a liaison between management and security personnel<br /><br />• Aiming for an Administrative Assistant job, carrying out independent analysis of admin responsibilities synchronizing demands of dynamic and fast-paced environment<br /><br />• To pursue a career in a project management firm as an Administrative Assistant, using my vast knowledge of various GCO applications such as eTMF, CTSRS, Beacon and GREATS for project support<br /><br />• Desire an Administrative Assistant post at QS Marketing firm, performing administrative tasks while effectively communicating and interacting with management in a professional manner<br /><br />• Become the most efficient Administrative Assistant in a well-reputed healthcare organization, utilizing my relevant experience and awareness of scientific and medical terminology<br /><br />• Administrative Assistant 1 full-time position at the FandN insurance, performing all sorts of administrative tasks and supporting managers with exceptional organization capabilities<br /><br />• Interested in getting the Administrative Assistant position at Intel, carrying out complex and diversified assignments being able to work with globally dispersed teams<br /><br />• To become a part of GTandT as an Administrative Assistant for its Global Project House, sharing my experience and supporting business decisions aimed to maximize shareholder value<br /><br />• Attain the Administrative Assistant position at the Strategy and Portfolio Management Group at ConocoPhillips, providing administrative, secretarial and project support with flexibility and commitment<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-27829801327194971842013-02-01T11:16:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:53.176-08:00The Top 10 Nonprofit Job Seeking TipsThe newest statistics form the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/02/business/economy/us-adds-157000-jobs-unemployment-rate-edges-up-to-7-9.html?_r=0" target="_blank">economy added 157,000 jobs</a> last month, continuing a series of steady gains for the market. That doesn't mean it will be any easier to get the <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/" target="_blank">nonprofit job</a> of your dreams.<br /><br />As the job market continues to improve, more job seekers will be looking to restart their search, potentially making an already competitive environment even tougher. Job seekers need to adjust themselves to this new market, and this can be done by re-examining the strategies they have so far followed.<br /><br />In an article posted on the website of The Bridgespan Group's, Tom Friel, a former advisor to the Boston, Mass.-based organization, stressed that individuals looking for employment will not have the success they desire until they follow these 10 job search tips:<br /><ul><li>Do a thorough and honest assessment of your own motivations, skills, and capabilities, and record them. </li><li>Decide very specifically what you want to do and make sure your qualifications match the job requirements.</li><li>Learn who the key players are at your target organizations and find a way to get in front of them.</li><li>Consider an interim path to your goal if necessary, such as consulting, temporary assignments, internships, or volunteering.</li><li>Use your personal network smartly and efficiently. It likely is much larger than you think it is.</li><li>Recognize that most people will want to help you, but they won’t do your homework for you. </li><li>Get connected with recruiters and other intermediaries who are specifically involved in the searches that fit your capabilities and objectives.</li><li>When preparing for a meeting, think about the needs of the person you’re meeting with. Over time if you help your contacts, they will help you.</li><li>When given an interview, prepare thoroughly and ask thoughtful questions.</li><li>When your search is completed, thank the people who helped you.</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-8671649206894631372013-02-01T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:05.942-08:00Top 3 Cover Letter Mistakes<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Cover letter mistakes you're probably making</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/coverletter.jpg" style="float: right; height: 139px; width: 170px;" title="cover letter" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/03/cover-letter-sample-cover-letter.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/03/cover-letter-sample-cover-letter.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />As a career coach and professional resume writer, I'm often asked "How important are <i>cover letter</i>s to my job search?" My answer is, "It depends on how long you want to search for your next job." If you are in no hurry to get interviews, then don't worry about your cover letter.<br /><br /><br /><br />The fact is I've never met a job searcher who wants to have a painfully slow job search. The whole point of sending out resumes is to get multiple interviews as quickly as possible. But many job seekers still unwittingly sabotage their efforts by using substandard <b>cover letters</b>. Instead of helping you, your cover letter may actually be hurting your job search.<br /><br /><br /><br />For fast job search results, make sure to avoid these top three <i>cover letter</i> mistakes:<br /><br /><br /><br />1. Not understanding the hiring motives of your audience<br /><br />2. Repeating rather than introducing your resume<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />3. Overuse of the word "I"<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Not understanding the hiring motives of your audience</b><br /><br /><br /><br />There are three basic audiences that a job seeker sends his/her resume to: executive decision-makers, resume screeners, and third-party recruiters. Each of these groups has its own hiring motives.<br /><br /><br /><br /> • <b>Executive decision-makers</b> are looking for candidates who will have a significant impact on bottom-line initiatives, such as time saved, income generated, revenue built, etc.<br /><br /> • <b>Resume screeners</b> are searching for candidates who directly match the lists of qualifications in the job description.<br /><br /> • <b>Third-party recruiters</b> are looking for selling points to help position you as a top candidate.<br /><br /><br /><br />Knowing these hiring motives will help you craft your <b>cover letter</b> specifically to catch the attention of your particular hiring audience. By appealing directly to the reader, you are creating an immediate bond that will make you a stronger candidate.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/cover-letter-resume-cover-letter.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/job-cover-letter-free-cover-letter.html" style="color: black;">3</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/cover-letter-resume-cover-letter.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-76326034940867393062013-01-31T06:45:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:53.261-08:00LinkedIn Strategies For Job SeekersThere are many social networks out there, but <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=3767031" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> might be the most useful for job seekers. They just have to make sure to use it correctly to make use of its full potential.<br /><br /><a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/" target="_blank">Job hunters</a> can gain many advantages by using LinkedIn including, but not limited to: Information on the types of people employers hire, the name of the hiring manager at a particular job, and -- perhaps most importantly of all -- the potential to make a personal connection at the organization you are interested in joining.<br /><br />Making connections is the key aspect of the social networking site, and this is easily done on LinkedIn through the "request an introduction" feature. Sent to both an existing contact and someone he know, this feature facilitates connections to individuals who can help your job search. You can't just make your introduction out of the blue, though, so here are some tips on how to go about doing this in the best possible manner:<br /><br /><ul><li>If you already have your contact's e-mail address, shoot them a message letting them know you are sending an introduction request. This has two benefits: It's the polite thing to do and it ensures they will actually get the request; some people don't always check their LinkedIn notifications.</li><li>Remember that the message is going both to two people: Someone you know and someone you want to know. Even if your relationship with your existing contact is casual, your message still needs to be crafted in a professional manner.On a related note, you should be sure to mention how you know your existing contact.</li></ul><div>Speaking of LinkedIn, we are going to start posting some arguments in our group. If you haven't already linked to us, head to our <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=3767031" target="_blank">page</a> and join before the fun starts.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-18553948434545983812013-01-31T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:05.952-08:00Resume Tip: 5 Ways To Prevent Emailed Resumes From Getting Blocked as Spam<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Get your resume to their inbox</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/resumewriting4.jpg" style="float: right; height: 139px; width: 170px;" title="resumes" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"><br /></script><fb:like font="" href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/04/resume-writing-resume-service-resumes.html" layout="button_count" send="true" show_faces="false" width="100"></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/04/resume-writing-resume-service-resumes.html" type="in/share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><br /><br />If you’re looking for work and creating a <strong>resume</strong>, you should not only carefully review the resume, but also consider some tactics to make sure your emailed resume isn’t getting lost in employers’ spam email filters.<br /><br /><br /><br />If you’re on the hiring side of the desk, check for the same problem, which may be be preventing you from seeing the resumes of highly qualified candidates.<br /><br /><br /><br />When this post was originally written in October 2004, the Wall Street Journal had just reported on this problem of the growing use of spam filtering technology and its potential interference with emailed resumes (excerpted here).<br /><br /><br /><br />Spam-filtering technology has improved since then, while spammers have changed methods, so we’ve expanded, updated, and republished this post to help today’s jobseekers with the following resume tips.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">1. When Creating a Resume, Avoid Problematic, “Spammy” Words.</span><br /><br /><br /><br />According to this WSJ article, some good resumes are filtered out as spam due to the use of specific “bad” words common in spam:<br /><br /><br /><br /><em>The mere presence of words such as “free,” “expand,” “trial,” “mortgage,” or exclamation points or colored backgrounds — all of which might be used by resume writers as well as spammers — could trigger some filters.</em><br /><br /><br /><br />The WSJ told the story of an applicant who had received his MBA degree magna cum laude. Who wouldn’t want to list that honor in their <em>resume</em>?<br /><br />However, spam filters have a little problem with the word “cum,” because of its less honorable meaning, as this applicant learned when a company informed him that his resume had been deleted from its system because it contained an “obscenity.”<br /><br /><br /><br />He fixed the problem: His resume now says he graduated with “high honors.”<br /><br /><br /><br />Similarly, while creating a <strong>resume</strong> to be emailed, think about the words you use and whether you commonly see them in the spam you receive. Those “spammy” words may relate to:<br /><br /><br /><br />◦ Types of products and services commonly marketed through spam (be careful if you’ve brokered mortgages or sold pharamaceuticals!).<br /><br />◦ Sales pitch adjectives like “free” or “best.”<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />◦ Dollar amounts. It may be important to include on your <em>resume</em> how much your average sales were, how much you increased revenues, etc., but beware: dollar amounts are common to spam, either in prices or as part of the sales pitch (such as “make over $10,000 a month with Google”).<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/resume-writing-resume-service-resumes.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/resume-writing-resume-service-resumes_23.html" style="color: black;">3</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/resume-writing-resume-service-resumes.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-23844688671063068762013-01-30T07:15:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:53.345-08:00Featured Nonprofit Job: Grants Manager<a href="http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/authors/grant-finder" target="_blank">Grants</a> are an important source of funding for nonprofits. While they can occasionally come from large corporations or governmental organizations, the majority of them come from foundations. Not just anybody can be in charge of making these grants, which is why the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) is looking to hire a <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/5078880/grants-manager" target="_blank">Grants Manager</a>.<br /><br />The chosen candidate for this position will develop online applications, draft grant agreements, and track and review grantee reports. The individual will also have primary responsibility for managing the grants management team’s use of database and legal compliance technology.<br /><br />This position does require significant experience in creating grants, but it also requires applicants to have the following skills and qualifications:<br /><ul><li>Organization;</li><li>Detail-oriented;</li><li>Energetic;</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in related field;</li><li>One to three years of grants management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and,</li><li>High level of competency with MicroEdge GIFTS database software.</li></ul><div>You can learn more about this job by visiting our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/5078880" target="_blank">career center</a>.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-35392560552470869512013-01-29T07:21:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:53.431-08:00Avoiding The Resume Black HoleLegend tells of something called the "<a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/careertips/resume-tips.htm" target="_blank">resume black hole</a>." It is said that this is where seemingly qualified applications go to die after they have been submitted.<br /><br />The truth is actually a little less complicated -- and interesting -- than that.<br /><br />Many organizations have what is called an <a href="http://nptjobs.blogspot.com/2012/01/applicant-tracking-software-and-your.html" target="_blank">applicant tracking system</a> (ATS). This technology scans incoming resumes and cover letters for specific keywords and other criteria, and discards the ones that don't meet them. This is the reason why some job seekers feel their applications go into a black hole when they apply for jobs.<br /><br />Thankfully, there are ways to avoid this situation. By following these five techniques, you can make sure your application has the best chance of avoiding the dreaded resume black hole:<br /><br /><ul><li><b>Don't apply to jobs for which you are not qualified;</b></li><li><b>Don't apply to the same job over and over again;</b></li><li><b>Use the body of your e-mail to address any obvious disqualifiers in your resume -- make it hard for screeners to ignore you;</b></li><li><b>Include keywords that appear in the job description in your resume; and,</b></li><li><b>Include the most relevant experience at the top of your resume.</b></li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-37823973436821295122013-01-29T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:06.037-08:007 Reasons Employers Will Hire You<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Job hunting pointers to keep in mind</span></h1><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Reprinted with permission from <a href="http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/content/7-reasons-employers-will-hire-you" target="_blank">theundercoverrecruiter.com</a>.</i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobs80.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="jobs" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2F7-reasons-employers-will-hire-you.html&layout=button_count&show_faces=false&width=100&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/10/7-reasons-employers-will-hire-you.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />To secure that dream job, you have to think like the person making the final decision. What is going through the manager's head when they select candidates? This is a list containing the 7 most common reasons people get hired. Use it wisely now and do let me know if you have any questions on any of the reasons.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. A great resume</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Sometimes an average candidate can be hired thanks to a brilliant resume. Your resume is your first impression and you only get one shot at this. Pick a template relevant to your industry, look at other people’s resumes, have them look at yours, get help from experts etc before you send anything out. Remember that your resume has to be updated consistently and it is a living document.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Your online personal brand </b><br /><br /><br /><br />Personal branding is my personal favorite. Social media and networking has quickly become the preferred method of communication, and you will be found online by your potential new employer. By tailoring what information is available, you can turn social media into a positive when looking for a new job. Make sure your public profiles are employee friendly and up to date.<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" />Establish yourself as an authority online by either starting a blog, moderating a forum or jut being active in a Linkedin group for instance. Get recommendations on your prolife and these will serve as the old school resume references. Social media and online branding will take you a fair bit of time and effort but you don’t really have a choice so my best advice is to embrace it.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>3. The right skills and experience</b><br /><br /><br /><br />In this economy, you will struggle to find someone willing to hire a candidate that needs training. Think about it, would you want somebody shadowing your work and asking questions for the first 6 months? Or would you want somebody that knows the score and gets busy contributing to your targets from day one? Having the right skills and experience is more important than ever and unfortunately not something you can work on overnight.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>4. Staying power with the business </b><br /><br /><br /><br />This is crucial as employers want people that stay in their company and work their way up the corporate ladder. This makes them useful (and useful means hard working). Employers will look for people who have multi-dimensional personalities, meaning they can work in different departments, projects or even locations one day. Your longevity with the business and personal characteristics will be the deciding factors here.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/7-reasons-employers-will-hire-you.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/7-reasons-employers-will-hire-you.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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Well, the perfect candidate of course! He or she would meet every aspect of the <strong>job</strong> description. Employers know, of course, that this isn’t realistic. People who have years of experience may either require a salary too high, may not have knowledge of the newest technologies, or may not possess a preferred business perspective. Reverse this and employers find that recent graduates don’t have important years of experience, professional knowledge, or highly developed skills. Employers realize they have to compromise and they usually expect to hire the person who best fits their needs with the intention of continuing to educate and mold them into the worker they desire. As a recent college graduate, you need to show employers that you’re providing them enough quality clay to work with to create that perfect mold.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Five Things Employers Desire from New College Graduates</strong><br /><br /><br /><br />Whether you’re on an<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.techcareers.com/" target="_blank">IT job search</a> or looking for <strong>jobs</strong> in healthcare, today’s employers want highly-skilled candidates. This is why your education (and how you enhance your education) is so important. The <em>job</em> market is currently flooded with experienced professionals and that is a challenge to new graduates with short resumes. So, why hire you?<br /><br /><br /><br />• Today’s college students will often have a desired <strong>“global perspective.”</strong> As the business world changes, companies are increasingly working on an international level. This is especially true in financial <strong><em>jobs and careers</em></strong> in telecommunications. <input type="hidden" name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" value="1"/>Therefore, studying abroad may be a wonderful resume booster. In addition, being bilingual is valued in many fields, especially healthcare. Showing your multi-cultural learning and experience is a bonus on any resume, at the very least it often allows for interesting conversational opportunities during interviews, making you more memorable as a candidate.<br /><br /><br /><br />• Candidates with the <strong>newest technical knowledge</strong> are sought by employers. One of the positive acknowledgements made by people who have covered the topic of “millenials in the workplace” (Generation Y) is that today’s young employees have grown up with the latest technology at their fingertips and they often have a quicker grasp of new technologies than older candidates. Use this to your advantage. These skills are important to your resume, so be sure to highlight them. Research the field you intend to go into and see what technologies they are use and the skills they value. Take the right courses to meet these needs and if necessary find a means to fill any gaps your college education leaves.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/what-employers-are-looking-for-in.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/what-employers-are-looking-for-in.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-4199453410917496242013-01-25T00:44:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:06.293-08:0010 Words To NEVER Use On Your Resume<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Make your resume flawless</span></h1><span style="font-size: small;"><i>This article was reprinted with permission from <a href="http://resumeguru.us/10-words-you-should-never-use-on-your-resume" target="_blank">http://resumeguru.us </a>.</i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/resumewritng11019.jpg" style="float: right; height: 110px; width: 170px;" title="resumes" /><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"></div><script>(function(d, s, id) {<br /> var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];<br /> if (d.getElementById(id)) return;<br /> js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;<br /> js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1&appId=185934474787280";<br /> fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);<br />}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2012/03/10-words-to-never-use-on-your-resume.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="false"></fb:like><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="NewGradLife" data-hashtags="collegegrad">Tweet</a><br /><br /><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><br /><br /><script data-counter="right" type="IN/Share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6399372143298042920&postID=1726210607032065032"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Here are 10 of the most overused, uber-cliché words you could ever use on a <i>resume</i>, cover letter or job application. Here’s why:<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1) Ambitious:</b> “If it were so, it was a grievous fault; and grievously hath Caesar answer’d it.” Ambition may be a wonderful thing for your career, but no one wants to hire someone who’s going to try to replace them or leave as soon as he gets a bit of training at the company’s expense.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2) Competent:</b> If that’s the best you can say about your work performance maybe you ought to consider a new line of work, perhaps the Post Office. When the chips are down we want people who are awesome. Don’t tell us you’re competent, show us you’re amazing.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>3) Creative: </b>The last thing we need is more creative accountants. You’re trying to demonstrate business value. Creativity is neither measurable nor reliable. It can sometimes be turned into profit. In that case tell us how you did it and how much it was worth. Let us determine for ourselves how creative you are.<br /><br /><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><b>4) Efficient:</b> So was Jack the Ripper. What we really want to know is how you’re efficiency is going to make us money.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>5) Flexible: </b>What are you, a contortionist? If by this you mean that you’re able to take on a number of different tasks then show us a range of what you can do. Better yet, show us the range of results you can get. If you mean that you can put your foot behind your head then show us that too, you’ll definitely get remembered.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>6) Hard-working:</b> We could say the same of a prisoner on a chain-gang. What an employer is looking for is results. If you achieve them by hard work or occasional bursts of brilliance doesn’t matter a whole lot. Merely working hard isn’t enough. For all we know you tend to do it at cross-purposes.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-words-to-never-use-on-your-resume.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-words-to-never-use-on-your-resume.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-30234232264217514602013-01-25T00:02:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:06.406-08:00The Art of Networking for College Grads<h1><span style="font-size: large;">How to <i>really</i> network for a job</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobnetworking4.jpg" style="float: right; height: 115px; width: 170px;" title="networking events" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fart-of-networking-for-college-grads.html&layout=button_count&show_faces=false&width=100&action=like&font&colorscheme=light&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/01/art-of-networking-for-college-grads.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #cc6600;">Start out with a Positive Attitude</span></strong> - Walk through the door with confidence, having decided in advance that you will meet three new contacts and reconnect with established clients rather than spending most of the time talking with those you already know or just left at the office a few hours prior. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #cc6600;">Snack before you arrive</span></strong> – The primary goal of any networking event is to make contacts and build relationships. While you certainly may partake from the buffet table, it is not your main focus. A networking event poses a valuable opportunity when searching for job leads. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #cc6600;">Nametags Are Useful</span></strong> - Typically, the nametag is worn on the right side, below the shoulder. However, some companies prefer the nametag be worn on the left side if the company logo is embroidered on the right. At a networking event where you are not an “employee”, place your nametag on your right to follow the other person’s line of sight when shaking hands. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #cc6600;">Stand-Up</span></strong> - Rising to greet someone shows respect for the person whom you are meeting or greeting. Both women and men must stand for a corporate introduction. <br /><br /><input type="hidden" name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" value="1"/><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #cc6600;">Introduce Yourself</span></strong> - Clearly state your first and last name as you extend your hand for a handshake. If you would prefer a shortened version of your name such as “Bob” or “Jim”, let the other person know by saying “Hello, my name is Robert Jones but I go by Bob”. Be cautious not to use a nickname that might appear juvenile such as “Skippy” or “LaLa”. Instead, choose “Melissa” over “Missy” and “John” over “Johnny” at a networking event. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #cc6600;">Don’t Assume You May Give Another Person a Nickname</span></strong> - Some use this technique to appear cordial or familiar, but it is a dangerous assumption. Err on the side of caution and use an honorific until you are asked to do otherwise. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #cc6600;">Introducing Another Person</span></strong> - A client takes precedence over a member of your own company, including the CEO. When making an introduction, always mention the client’s name first. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #cc6600;">Forgetting Names</span></strong> - It is not uncommon to forget a person’s name, especially someone you have recently met. If you forget a person’s name, do not hesitate to be honest and say, “I’m sorry, I have just gone blank. Would you please remind me of your name?”<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/art-of-networking-for-college-grads.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/art-of-networking-for-college-grads.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-79460330283124825172013-01-24T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:06.493-08:0013 LinkedIn Mistakes You Should Avoid<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Which job interviewer are you facing?</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobnetworking2.jpg" style="float: right; height: 136px; width: 129px;" title="jobs" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/01/job-search-networking-get-job-career.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/01/job-search-networking-get-job-career.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><br /><br />LinkedIn, the socially connected professional network, has made numerous changes over the past few months to become more than a <em>job</em> resource. The changes have made it a viable tool for people to connect, discuss, get answers to questions as well as connect with people that they just may be working with in the future. The future of social media marketing is bright and the tools we use today are building blocks for what is yet to come. Creating profiles that are complete and honest are just the beginning. Many of these have been written time and time again but as I look to connect with new people, I still see the same mistakes being made. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>13 LinkedIn Mistakes to Avoid</strong> <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>1. Default URL.</strong> Increase your personal branding so easily by changing the default to a personal URL. Click Edit Public Profile Settings in the top right and then edit your Public Profile URL to your name. As a job seeker this is a must.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>2. My Website/My Company.</strong> Keeping the default is asking people to look above to see who your current employer is and then go back and click on it. It is a simple change: On your profile, click websites, then at the drop down, click "Other" and then type in the name and descriptive terms <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>3. Private Profile.</strong> As social media is evolving with Google's live search, Bing/Twitter as well as Google's Social Search what was private is not anymore. Go public so people can find you as a <em>job seeker</em>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>4. Joining Groups.</strong> The maximum amount of groups you can join is 50. While that seems like a lot, how many people are at the max? There is so much information contained in groups - news, discussions, slide shares - that failing to join groups is basically like missing out on an opportunity to connect. 50 is not always the easiest to keep up with especially when you're job hunting but the information shared in the groups is very valuable. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>5. Lack of Participation in Discussions.</strong> Social media is about connecting and building relationships - talking to people. Taking part in discussions gets you noticed as a viable job candidate well as keeps the conversation going and the sharing of information, viewpoints and knowledge. <br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/job-search-networking-job-hunt-find-job.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/13-linkedin-mistakes-you-should-avoid.html" style="color: black;">3</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/job-search-networking-job-hunt-find-job.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-57190806388533379632013-01-24T00:03:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:06.578-08:003 Golden Keys to Job Hunting for New Grads<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Principles college grads should live by</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/job4.jpg" style="float: right; height: 160px; width: 115px;" title="jobs" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2F3-golden-keys-to-job-hunting-for-new.html&layout=button_count&show_faces=false&width=100&action=like&font&colorscheme=light&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/02/3-golden-keys-to-job-hunting-for-new.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />So you just graduated college finally and are looking for your first real entry-level job. How should you go about your job hunt? Just sit home and click away at the “submit resume” button all day? Stop what you’re doing! Find out what are the real keys to job hunting as a new grad in this economy and improve your chances out there! <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #660000; font-size: 130%;"><span style="color: #990000;">1.</span><span style="color: #990000;"> Consistency</span></span></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /> Ever hear the phrase “looking for a job is a job itself”? That holds true for many people. If you want to be successful in your <strong><em>job search</em></strong>, you must have a certain job hunt process you go through every day and you must carry it out, every day consistently. Now for college grads this shouldn’t be anything new; studying in college showed you that consistency brought results. Were you more confident going into a test studying at the last minute, or reviewing content every week? Here’s a little example below of a job hunt process: <br /><br /><input type="hidden" name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" value="1"/><br /><br />• You wake up and apply for jobs online you see posted (job boards, job aggregators, corporate sites) <br /><br />• Spend a few hours reading articles on how to brush up your job interview skills, how to improve your resume. Maybe even do a mock interview with your family or friend. <br /><br />• Later you spend an hour or so trying to figure out who you can network with (who do my friends know? Who does my family know? What about online networking sites like <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/01/9-steps-to-linkedin-networking-for-job.html" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, who should I contact locally?). <br /><br /><br /><br />This is just a small example, and by no means should you manage your time particularly like this – but what’s important is the fact that these are <u>steps</u>. You must be consistent and keep at what you are doing. If you don’t stay consistent during your <em>job hunt</em>, what happens is you see no results. <br /><br /><br /><br />For example, say you start networking on Monday and apply to jobs, and then don’t follow up on networking the next few days and focus just on your resume. A week passes by, and you totally forgot about replying back to the people you networked with. Those people may now think you’re unorganized and already you lose any value you could present to them as an acquaintance. You have to stay consistent with what you do as a job seeker; show those people you’re on top of things and are eager to find work.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/3-golden-keys-to-job-hunting-for-new_23.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">2</span></a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/3-golden-keys-to-job-hunting-for-new.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">3</span></a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/3-golden-keys-to-job-hunting-for-new_23.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Next Page</span></a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-47632972629273813552013-01-22T06:24:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:53.773-08:00Featured Nonprofit Job: Business AdministratorMany of the positions posted on this blog fall into the "typical nonprofit jobs" category. That means you're usually seeing a lot of Development Director or <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/5098692/director-of-major-gifts-and-planned-giving" target="_blank">Director of Major Gifts</a> jobs. It's important to remember, however, that nonprofits still have aspects of business within them.<br /><br />That is made especially clear with today's featured nonprofit job.<br /><br />Mane Stream, a small nonprofit in Tewksbury Township, N.J., that provides recreational horsemanship and equine assisted therapy programs for children and adults with disabilities, is looking to hire a <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/5098708/business-administrator" target="_blank">Business Administrator</a>. The position is responsible for the management of all financial and business aspects of the organization, including accounts payable and receivable, banking transactions and account, reconciliations, payroll, budget preparation and tracking, administration, and record keeping of employee benefit programs.<br /><br />As a finance-oriented position, applicants must have either a college degree in that field or experience equivalent and five years in similar position. Strong communication skills and proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel are also a must, as are small business management skills, knowledge of nonprofit accounting procedures, and strong IT skills.<br /><br />You can learn more about what it takes to be a Business Administrator by visiting our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/5098708" target="_blank">career center</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-42671447247118264322013-01-21T07:04:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:53.858-08:00So You Want To Be A President/CEO?Last week, we <a href="http://nptjobs.blogspot.com/2013/01/president-and-ceo-wanted.html" target="_blank">posted</a> an opportunity to be the President/CEO at The Methodist Home for Children and Youth. That job is still available but we now have another chance for that same position at another organization.<br /><br />The United Way of Northern Arizona is seeking a proven, energetic leader as its next <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/5094277/president-ceo-united-way-of-northern-arizona" target="_blank">President and CEO</a>. The new President and CEO will succeed the current President and CEO who is retiring after more than 14 years of outstanding, innovative leadership. UWNA has been recognized nationally for creating innovative collaborations and partnerships in its community impact areas of education, income and health. The new President/CEO will have the opportunity to lead the United Way in continuing its impact, growth and influence.<br /><br />Reporting to the Board of Directors, the chosen candidate will be fully responsible for a staff of 10 individuals and will build strong relationships with all stakeholders, and creates, as well as identifies, strategic and collaborative opportunities for the organization.<br /><br />All applicants must have at least seven or more years of senior management experience, and have the following attributes:<br /><br /><ul><li>Committed to the principles of diversity in concept and action;</li><li>Genuine concern and respect for others;</li><li>Impeccable honesty and integrity;</li><li>Excellent communication skills (both oral and written);</li><li>Seeks and values feedback;</li><li>Engages a strategic perspective;</li><li>Holds self and others to high standards;</li><li>Models calmness under pressure;</li><li>Substantial “Intellectual Horsepower”;</li><li>A persistent, strong drive;</li><li>Savvy and scrappy;</li><li>A “Quick Study” with an active curiosity; and,</li><li>A good sense of humor.</li></ul><div>You can learn more about this position by visiting our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/5094277" target="_blank">career center</a>. Best of luck with your applications!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-23652336103011933052013-01-18T00:10:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:06.663-08:0050 Tips To Get Your Resume Read<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Resume qualities that will land you an interview</span></h1><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Reprinted with permission from <a href="http://blog.hiredmyway.com/50-easy-tips-for-getting-your-resume-read/" target="_blank">blog.hiredmyway.com</a>.</i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/resumewriting12-1.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="resume" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2F50-tips-to-get-your-resume-read.html&send=true&layout=button_count&width=100&show_faces=false&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2011/05/50-tips-to-get-your-resume-read.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />So you’ve found a job posting for your dream position. Now what?<br /><br /><br /><br />The job search can be a frustrating process, but it’s also a time full of possibility and potential. Each new listing is a chance for an exciting new opportunity. But once you’ve found a job that sounds like the perfect fit, how do you make sure your resume gets read? Our experienced team has seen thousands of resumes. We know what works…and what doesn’t. Here are 50 of our top resume tips.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Make a Great First Impression</b><br /><br /><br /><br />1. Avoid fancy fonts. Prepare your resume in 10-point or 11-point Arial or Times Roman typeface.<br /><br /><br /><br />2. Edit carefully. Then edit some more. Spelling or grammar can kill an otherwise strong resume. The ability to write well is expected, not seen as an extra perk.<br /><br /><br /><br />3. Read backwards. This is a great editing trick that helps your eye catch errors.<br /><br /><br /><br />4. Ask a friend. Another pair of eyes really helps here, so ask a friend to look it over and give you feedback.<br /><br /><br /><br />5. Make things easy for HR. Human Resources people are overwhelmed with resumes, they take just a few seconds to skim each one. Grab their attention quickly by putting the most important information on the front page, then entice them to read more.<br /><br /><br /><br />6. Get your resume in early. Establish yourself as a strong candidate early on, and you become the standard by which other applicants are measured.<br /><br /><br /><br />7. Mix it up. A combination of paragraphs and bullet points is the best way to convey your experience. Start with a brief paragraph that outlines your responsibilities, followed by a bulleted list of specifics.<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />8. Keep it consistent. Make sure the layout, font, and margins of your resume match those of your cover letter.<br /><br /><br /><br />9. Keep it simple. Don’t go overboard with underlining, italicizing and bolding. When used sparingly, it will highlight what’s really important.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/50-tips-to-get-your-resume-read_23.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/50-tips-to-get-your-resume-read.html" style="color: black;">3</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/50-things-that-will-get-your-resume_23.html" style="color: black;">4</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/50-things-that-will-get-your-resume.html" style="color: black;">5</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/50-tips-to-get-your-resume-read_23.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-39471074581041686912013-01-17T06:52:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:54.112-08:005 Aspects Of A Good Career CoachThere are many different options that make the job search a little easier. Whether it's this site or other resources on the Internet, <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/">job seekers </a> can get a lot of help for their career these days.<br /><br />One option that is not discussed as much are career coaches. The fact that they cost money is probably one of the reasons but, if you are able find an affordable one, they can be very helpful. If you have been thinking about hiring a coach, the best place to start is word-of-mouth. <br /><br />Make use of your <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/careertips/networkingcontacts.html">networking contacts </a>or other people you know to find out if there are any fairly priced and quality career coaches in your area. As a rule of thumb, you should look for the following five aspects when picking a coach: <br /><div class="tips"><ul class="yellowArrow"><li>All coaches should undergo a comprehensive assessment of your skills before you start. How else will they know your strengths and weaknesses? </li><li>You should never get the impression that the individual is focused more on their issues than figuring out how to best improve your career skills. </li><li>Psychology plays a big role in getting a job, and many coaches do have backgrounds in this practice. It shouldn't dominate your time together, however, so don't stick with a coach who is only interested in discussing your psychological issues. </li><li>Boundaries are important in any professional relationship. Your discussions together should never spill into anything more personal than your job search. </li><li>Arguably the most important factor in deciding on a career coach is your comfort level with him. If it doesn't feel right, you aren't going to get the most out of your lessons, which is a waste of time for both you and the coach. </li></ul></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">What is the employer asking for?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 40.5pt; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><!--[endif]--><span style="background: white; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Why do you want this medical billing and coding position?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 40.5pt; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><!--[endif]--><span style="background: white; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">In what ways do you meet the employer’s required qualifications and needs?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 40.5pt; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><!--[endif]--><span style="background: white; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">What value can you bring to the prospect employer?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The following sample of cover letter for medical billing / coding position will assist you writing an effective cover letter for your resume.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; 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font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">8299 NW 20th Street <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Decatur, GA 33071<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Dear Ms. Heathfield:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Please accept my application and attached resume for the position of medical billing and coding specialist - the position that I heard about on CephTech’s website. With ample experience in medical billing and coding for effective implementation, compliance and support of coding contracts by careful planning and requisite problem solving ability, I can add efficiency to CephTech’s newly established Coral Springs division. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">During my previous job experience (details listed in my resume) in the similar position, I learned to perform the following tasks which are CephTech’s essentially required for this position: </span><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Reviewing electronic encounter documents to make sure that the codes provided by the practitioners are correct per coding protocols and fulfill all established guidelines<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="background: white; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Researching coding strategies to support any insurance claim denials based on coding guidelines<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="background: white; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Assigning applicable codes to the medical records <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="background: white; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Reviewing insurance claims to find out possible coding errors <o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Furthermore, I have thorough knowledge of medical record auditing methodologies as well as coding abstraction principles (ICD-9 CM and CPT coding and rules). In addition to these technical qualifications, I possess the exact complementary skills to enhance my work performance. I am able to work independently prioritizing important tasks while handling multiple tasks simultaneously effectively, always meeting deadlines. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">With this variety of skills and qualifications, I hope to be a part of CephTech’s teams. I have enclosed my resume for your review. Please feel free to call me at (012) 343-2456 if you need more information. I’ll be looking forward to an interview call from you. Thanks a lot for your interest. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">(Signature)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Solberg Eyre <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">(Enclosure)</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-13443921755075293272013-01-15T07:16:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:54.198-08:00Are You Ready To Be A Nonprofit CFO?Without sufficient revenue streams, a business will be hard-pressed to achieve its goals. That's why an excellent <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/findjobs/chief-financial-officer-cfo.html" target="_blank">Chief Financial Officer</a> (CFO) is a must-have for any successful organization. Yet being a nonprofit CFO requires a slightly different skill-set than one in a for-profit corporation.<br /><br />In just the past month, we have had 12 CFO positions posted to our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs" target="_blank">career center</a>, and even more financial-related jobs. There is a great deal of competition for these roles, so you need to be sure you have what it takes. The <a href="http://bridgespan.org/" target="_blank">Bridgespan Group</a>, a nonprofit resource based in Boston, Mass., released a short quiz that well test whether you are ready to become a nonprofit CFO.<br /><br />The quiz consists of the following seven questions:<br /><br /><ul><li>Are you good at doing puzzles? An good CFO will spend a lot of time trying to figure how to book things one way or another.</li><li>Are you comfortable managing a subsidy business and a triple bottom line? The most common "subsidy business" is fundraising, and the success of a nonprofit is never measured solely on financial results.</li><li>Do you have nerves of steel...and an imagination that can make cash elastic? Being able so stretch cash is a key skill for the nonprofit CFO, as is creativity in solving problems.</li><li>Are you able to tell the finance story in program terms, and the program story in finance terms? The CFO is often the only person in the organization with any formal training in accounting or finance.</li><li>Can you explain and address capital structure issues? While the mission of a nonprofit might be clear, what is often not is its underlying business model.</li><li>Are you good at consensus-building? A big part of building trust in nonprofits involves creating consensus with disparate staff, volunteers, and board members.</li><li>Do you have a big heart? This is an essential attribute of a successful nonprofit Chief Financial Officer. It is difficult to work at a mission-driven organization without being passionate about the mission.</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-84453489410723658622013-01-15T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:06.833-08:0010 Rules for a Phenomenal Job Interview<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Job interview guidelines that will lead to success</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobinterviewquestions5-1.jpg" style="float: right; height: 140px; width: 170px;" title="job interview" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=185934474787280&xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/07/10-rules-for-job-interview.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/07/10-rules-for-job-interview.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Prepare for your <b>interview</b> by a review of these 10 rules. They will guide you to be confident, speak with clarity and use the interview to show your talents, fit and value. This is your moment to stand out and get hired.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Rule 1: Think “fit.” </b><br /><br /><br /><br />The <i>interview</i> is as much for you to determine if the company is the right fit for you as for the company to decide if you are the right fit for them.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Rule 2: Impressions matter. </b><br /><br /><br /><br />Be on time. Be professional and conservative in your appearance. Watch the length of the skirt and the cut of the blouse. Shirts should be pressed, neat and should fit you. Your care about yourself is a statement about the care of your work.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Rule 3. Be positive, upbeat, optimistic and congenial. </b><br /><br /><br /><br />Notice details around you to ask about to start a casual conversation; this helps both parties relax. Be human and work first to connect to the interviewer as a person.<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><b>Rule 4. Have three great questions ready to ask to show that you want to fully understand how you can make a significant difference in the company. </b><br /><br /><br /><br />This also ensures that if you feel an uncomfortable pause, you have a question ready to keep the conversation moving. Here are my suggestions:<br /><br /><br /><br />1. How do you share information and performance expectations with your employees?<br /><br />2. What do your employees like most about working here? What do your employees find most challenging about working here?<br /><br />3. How are employees held accountable for making a difference in their jobs?<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Rule 5: Focus on your value. </b><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Interviews</b> are the time for you to give more details about what you are great at and how you add value. Don’t be shy about your ability to make a difference. Be sure you can quantify your impact; give details about how you improved things, invented things, saved the company money, brought a team more together, etc. The more you can focus the <i>interview</i> around your value, the more the hiring company will see that they need you.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-rules-for-job-interview_23.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-rules-for-job-interview.html" style="color: black;">3</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-rules-for-job-interview_23.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-62527468717784511062013-01-11T00:21:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:06.918-08:00“All I Got From College Was A Piece Of Paper” - Wrong<h1><br /><span style="font-size: large;">4 Things College Has Given You That You Forgot</span></h1><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/collegegraduates1313_zps5c3a43d1.jpg" style="float: right; height: 110px; width: 170px;" title="college graduates jobs" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"></div><br /><script>(function(d, s, id) {<br /> var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];<br /> if (d.getElementById(id)) return;<br /> js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;<br /> js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1";<br /> fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);<br />}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2013/01/college-grads-college-experience.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="false"></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2013/01/college-grads-college-experience.html" type="in/share"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Do you know where you hung that diploma that you got from college? Good. If not, find out, because it sure as hell cost you a lot of moolah (and countless hours studying) to obtain. The question remains, however, what else has college really given you except for that piece of paper? Give yourself a high five (try it with only one hand, if you can), because there’s plenty to be proud of, I say:<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Organization</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Balancing your studies, social life, family, extra-curricular activities/social clubs, a <i>job</i>, or anything else all at once while you’re young and still learning everything you can in this roller coaster ride we call life proves you developed organizational skills. Nothing gives you a better sense of organization than going through <i>college</i>. As you grew, matured, and learned from your mistakes, you learned to become more organized and as a result, more productive.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Discipline </b><br /><br /><br /><br />There’s two ways to study in college: you either pull a lot of last-minute all-nighters or study at a nice, regular pace. If you were the all-nighter type who completely blacked out all distractions once they finally crammed their nose into their textbook, that’s discipline. If you were the student who liked to study at a regular pace (say, every other day), and divided your work accordingly, that’s called discipline as well. Lack of discipline would have your GPA drop faster than the speed of gravity. Okay, no more academic jokes – promise.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/college-grads-college-experience-2.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/college-grads-college-experience-2.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-25453875891635215162013-01-11T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:07.004-08:007 Phone Interview Tips That'll Make You Shine<h1><span style="font-size: medium;"><em>Interview questions</em> are tough - the phone interview makes them tougher</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/phoneinterview2.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="job interview" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=185934474787280&xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/12/7-phone-interview-tips-to-get-job-2.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/12/7-phone-interview-tips-to-get-job-2.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />In some cases, telephone <strong><em>interviews</em></strong> are a way for employers to “pre-screen” possible job candidates before they are granted an in-person <em>interview</em>. In other cases, employers will conduct the full interview over the phone. Whether you are required to go through a pre-screening or have already been given the <em>interview</em>, you must be more prepared than you would be for an in-person interview, even if you are allowed to interview in your PJ’s. Below are some telephone interview tips to keep in mind so your next phone <strong>interview</strong> is a success. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Telephone Interview Tips</strong> <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>1. Use a landline. </strong>You don’t want to risk having problems with cell phone service. It is irritating for employers to conduct interviews if the call breaks up frequently or is dropped completely. If you don’t have a land line at home, just make sure you are in an area with as much cell phone service as possible. Do what you can so the process runs as smooth as possible. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>2. Keep your materials handy.</strong> In fact, lay everything out in front of you. This includes your resume, notes about your career objective (even if it isn’t included in your original cover letter it’s a good idea to have this out depending on the questions he will ask you), a pen and pad of paper for note-taking and anything else you think may be helpful during your interview. Because you won’t have to schlep into an office, you can have anything out in front of you to aid with your success. <br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><strong>3. Steer clear of distractions.</strong> Find a quiet place to interview and stay there! There shouldn’t be any noise in the background to distract you or your potential employer. However, it is understandable that this can be tricky if you have young children at home who need your attention. When you set up your interview appointment, try to schedule it for as precise a time or window as possible. That way, you are able to avoid possible distractions (ex.: your phone interview is between 4 and 4:30, so no one can have company over during that time, the kids are fed and occupied or a sitter will watch them, if need be.)<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/7-phone-interview-tips-to-get-job-2.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/7-phone-interview-tips-thatll-make-you.html" style="color: black;">3</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/7-phone-interview-tips-to-get-job-2.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-32181112646405453912013-01-10T22:34:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:07.090-08:002 Years Of Work Experience Required? Who Cares?<h1><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Why College Grads Should Apply To Entry Level Jobs That Require "Experience"</span></h1><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/entryleveljobs162_zpsa695bcb8.jpg" style="float: right; height: 108px; width: 170px;" title="entry level jobs" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"><br /></div><br /><script>(function(d, s, id) {<br /> var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];<br /> if (d.getElementById(id)) return;<br /> js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;<br /> js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1";<br /> fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);<br />}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2013/01/2-years-of-work-experience-required-who.html" layout="button_count" send="true" show_faces="false" width="100"></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2013/01/2-years-of-work-experience-required-who.html" type="in/share"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />You load up your go-to job site and enter the job title you<br />want and your city. Boom! Tons of search results pop up below. As you scan the<br />blue links over the white screen like fish in pond, you notice one job with the<br />word “coordinator” in it. Beautiful - that must mean an entry-level position. Whoopee!<br />After you left-click in glee and start to quickly scan what seems like a<br />novel-long job description you scroll down to the dreaded section labeled “Requirements.”<br />Take a deep breath…</div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />Here we go: highly organized? Check. Attention to detail?<br />Check. 2 years of related work experience? Aghh! You’ve only had a few gigs<br />here and there during college, and they were certainly not at a corporate level<br />of related work, so what to do? Should you really fill out this job application<br />with high hopes or move on to the next job you find?</div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />This is a very, very, simple topic (at least in my opinion)<br />that a lot of people complicate. You’re a <i>college<br />grad</i>. It’s 2013 and the economy isn’t exactly fabulous right now. What do<br />you really have to lose by applying to this so-called entry level job? 15<br />minutes? <a href="http://newgradlife.jobamatic.com/a/jobs/find-jobs">Apply to<br />the job</a>, please.</div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />But…why? There are probably hundreds of other applicants who<br />may indeed have 2 years of experience - or perhaps even more. Oh no, here come the negative thought bubbles.<br />Bear with me now…</div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />“What chance do I have?” <br /><br />“They won’t even look at my resume”<br /><br />“What if I don’t get a response?”<br /><br /><br /><br />Here’s my response: who cares? </div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/2-years-of-work-experience-required-who.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/2-years-of-work-experience-required-who.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-57776908434043076352013-01-10T06:47:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:54.371-08:00Top 10 Job Search Tips<i>Originally Posted On <a href="http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/" target="_blank">The NonProfit Times</a></i><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>***</i></div><div><div class="mainboady">It is a fact that some individuals in the <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/" target="_blank">nonprofit job</a> sector find a need for renewal that is satisfied by moving on to new opportunities. Bridgestar, an initiative of the Bridgespan Group, got advice from Tom Friel, the retired chairman and chief executive officer of Heidrick & Struggles International. Here are his top 10 job search tips:</div><div class="mainboady"><br /></div><div class="mainboady">1. Do a thorough and honest assessment of your motivations, skills and capabilities, and record them. </div><div class="mainboady"><br /></div><div class="mainboady">2. Decide very specifically what you want to do and make sure your qualifications match the job requirements. </div><div class="mainboady"><br /></div><div class="mainboady">3. Learn who the key players are at your target organizations and find a way to get in front of them. </div><div class="mainboady"><br /></div><div class="mainboady">4. Consider an interim path to your goal if necessary, such as consulting, temporary assignments, internships or volunteering. </div><div class="mainboady"><br /></div><div class="mainboady">5. Use your personal network smartly and efficiently. It is larger than you think. </div><div class="mainboady"><br /></div><div class="mainboady">6. Recognize that most people will want to help you, but they won't do your homework for you. </div><div class="mainboady"><br /></div><div class="mainboady">7. Get connected with recruiters and other intermediaries who are specifically involved in the searches that fit your capabilities and objectives. </div><div class="mainboady"><br /></div><div class="mainboady">8. When preparing for a meeting, think about the needs of the person with whom you're meeting. Over time. if you help your contacts, they will help you. </div><div class="mainboady"><br /></div><div class="mainboady">9. When given an interview, prepare thoroughly and ask thoughtful questions.</div><div class="mainboady"><br /></div><div class="mainboady">10. When your search is completed, thank the people who helped you.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-21749533702031146562013-01-10T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:07.176-08:007 Deadly Mindsets and Ineffective Job Search Habits<h1><span style="font-size: large;">How to avoid job search pitfalls and discover possibilities</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobs16-1.jpg" style="float: right; height: 108px; width: 170px;" title="resume writing" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2F7-deadly-job-search-habits.html&layout=button_count&show_faces=false&width=100&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/05/7-deadly-job-search-habits.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Having the right mindset as you begin (or continue) your <b>job search</b> is crucial to your success. Always begin with a renewed mindset, because where you put your mind in the beginning will affect where you end up. To put this into practice, it’s important to have a clear understanding of who you are. It may help to look at your professional reputation- how are you known in the industry and in the professional realm?<br /><br /><br /><br />We all have a brand and we need to be able to articulate that brand. Know what your success factors are and identify those things that will make you successful in your job search. Set goals for yourself. There are certain milestones and small goals to achieve along the way, so be sure that you set daily/weekly/monthly goals so that you can measure success. Goals also help to keep you motivated. Finally, avoid the following deadly mindsets that can lead to an ineffective search.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Conducting a job search without a plan or process in place.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Think of the <i>job search</i> as a project. There are goals, deadlines, deliverables, etc. that you need to hold yourself accountable to.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Being a “computer addict.”</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Spending time online is only one portion of your search effort. It should not be your focus, but only a small part. There’s only a 1-2% success rate with this effort, and puts you in a position of being responsive as opposed to proactive. Companies get hundreds or thousands of resumes daily, so the hit rate for you is likely to be very small. Job boards and other online resources can be used to identify opportunities, but should not be where you spend the bulk of your time.<input type="hidden" name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" value="1"/><br /><br /><b>3. Using a “blast machine.”</b><br /><br /><br /><br />This sort of an approach gets your resume out to multiple recruiters and companies, but it’s often the case that companies will have systems and blocks in place to mark this sort of communication as SPAM.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>4. Avoiding online presence.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Don’t be resistant to online social media or online networking. Approximately 86% of employers and recruiters are going to Google you before they reach out to you, so be sure that you’re online in a positive light and take advantage of sites that can market your brand.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/7-deadly-job-search-habits.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/7-deadly-job-search-habits.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-16038720041767463592013-01-09T11:58:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:54.456-08:00Nonprofit Job Titles: FundraisingNonprofit jobs and for-profit positions generally share the same titles. A <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/findjobs/chief-executive-officer-ceo.html" target="_blank">Chief Executive Officer</a> at a big corporation is still going to have that same title at a smaller nonprofit. There are some jobs, however, that you are not going to find in a typical business.<br /><br />Chief among those titles would be any in the category of fundraising. Whether it's a Major Gifts Officer or a Fundraising Manager, there are many different <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/jobs-by-title.html" target="_blank">job titles</a> in the nonprofit sector that deal with raising money for the organization. Let's take a look at some of the more popular ones, straight from our career center:<br /><br /><ul><li><b><a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/5073178/major-gifts-officer-west-region" target="_blank">Major Gifts Officer</a>: </b>These individuals are in charge of cultivating donors that have the capability of donating large amounts of money. What constitutes a major gift varies by organization, though it's usually in the thousands.</li><li><b><a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/5076072/manager-of-special-events" target="_blank">Manager of Special Events</a>: </b>Special events are often a great source of funding for organizations. Managers of these events will be in charge of oversight of all aspects of event management and logistics for organization events including site and vendor selection, contract negotiation, management of timelines and logistics, development of graphic design and printed materials, tribute video production, program and scripting, on-site event management, and budgeting and post event analysis.</li><li><b><a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/5067688" target="_blank">Director of Annual Giving</a>: </b>The Director is responsible for raising support to aid the organization mission through growing the unrestricted Annual Fund as well as restricted gifts.</li></ul><div>You can find more nonprofit job titles by visiting our <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/jobs-by-title.html" target="_blank">Search by Titles</a> page.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-28051147442310469042013-01-09T06:47:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:54.540-08:0016 Ways To Advance Your CareerNo employee should ever be satisfied with doing the same job for a long period of time. While finally getting the job of your dreams is a big step forward for your <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/career-resources.html" target="_blank">career</a>, it should be just one part of the process. The next step is rising through the ranks of the organization.<div><br /></div><div>While most people think the most important part of <a href="http://nptjobs.blogspot.com/2012/05/7-professional-development-tips.html" target="_blank">professional development</a> is showing your boss you are capable of doing more, that is only half the battle. As Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller wrote in their book "Great Leaders GROW," the other half is expanding your horizons in the workplace. They came up with 16 steps to accomplish this:</div><div><ul><li>Shadow someone from another department or team.</li><li>Work at a client’s facility for a day or longer.</li><li>Listen in on donor calls.</li><li>Travel with senior leaders from the organization.</li><li>Serve on a cross-functional team.</li><li>Begin collecting best practices from top performers.</li><li>Interview recent retirees and seek their counsel on current issues.</li><li>Attend the premier of a new program or the grand opening of a new office.</li><li>Go back in the archives and watch presentations from the past decade.</li><li>Meet with leaders from other departments to understand their issues.</li><li>Have lunch with someone different every day until you run out of people, and then start over again.</li><li>Travel to visit your must successful chapters.</li><li>Find a mentor from another department.</li><li>Ask others who best embody the nonprofit’s core values and spend most of your time with them.</li><li>Attend open enrollment training events that will broaden your perspective.</li><li>Lead anything you can, be it a project team, ad hoc group, work group, fundraising campaign, or any other event. Chances are good you’ll learn more by leading than anything else.</li></ul></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-10117178457854154422013-01-08T12:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:07.263-08:00Seven Strategies That'll Make Your Resume Stand Out Online<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Write a resume that sticks out</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/resumesamples3.jpg" style="float: right; height: 110px; width: 170px;" title="resume templates" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fresume-writing-strategies-to-stand-out.html&layout=button_count&show_faces=false&width=100&action=like&font&colorscheme=light&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/07/resume-writing-strategies-to-stand-out.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Sourcing is a term used for recruiters to find and uncover candidates and recruiters are getting more and more creative with their sourcing techniques. One creative sourcing technique being used today is going to Google or other search engines and putting in search strings filled with keywords and terms to generate resumes from all over the internet.<br /><br /><br /><br />Since recruiters are getting creative with their sourcing techniques, job seekers should start getting creative with online exposure techniques.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Create a career blog</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Start a blog that focuses on your career industry and include tips, articles, news, and industry related topics. You don’t have to be a writer to create a blog. You can link to other articles and news about that industry topic and add comments showing your industry knowledge. Also, set up a page on the blog for your <b>resume</b>, where you are highlighting your industry knowledge, experience, and expertise. You can easily set up a blog for free using programs such as blogger.com or wordpress.com<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Use free document sharing websites</b><br /><br /><br /><br />There are a number of free file sharing websites that can help you gain more resume exposure online. Save your document in different forms such as DOC and PDF so your resume shows up under those search terms. Yes, recruiters will search for <i>resumes</i> using words such as pdf, rtf, doc, and cv. You can even save your resume as a powerpoint presentation! Here are few free sites to check out: keepandshare.com, slideshare.net, Google docs<br /><br /><input type="hidden" name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" value="1"/><br /><br /><b>3. Set up a resume web page</b><br /><br /><br /><br />A one page website for your resume is great exposure and a great way to link others to your resume. You can add your website url to your <b>resume</b>, to other online profiles, and at the end of your signature in emails and posts. You can find free resume website builders such as: Emurse.com and VisualCV.com.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>4. Social and professional networking websites</b><br /><br /><br /><br />It’s no secret that social and professional networking websites are becoming hubs for job seekers and recruiters. I use LinkedIn all the time when I’m recruiting and I’m searching keywords to pull up profiles of potential candidates. If you aren’t on these networking websites, you are missing out on a ton of exposure. You can utilize these websites by putting in your professional profile or resume and links to your <i>resume</i> websites or blog posts. There are so many of these sites out there, but the majority of recruiters utilize LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Myspace.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/resume-writing-get-job-resume-samples.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/resume-writing-get-job-resume-samples.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-88037922851391949092013-01-07T06:23:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:54.711-08:00Featured Nonprofit Job: Fundraising ManagerAre you an experienced fundraiser looking for a new opportunity to hone your craft? Child Rights and You (CRY) America Inc., has a job that will be of interest to you.<br /><br />The California-based nonprofit is looking to hire a <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/5071121/cry-america-fundraising-manager-west-coast" target="_blank">Fundraising Manager</a> to ensure it meets or exceeds its objectives of revenue generation, higher profitability, and effective donor relations. The chosen candidate will also develop relevant resource generation functional plans/budgets to mobilize resources from High Net-worth Individuals (HNI’s) and institutions.<br /><br />Other responsibilities include:<br /><br /><ul><li>Research and create prospect databases of potential HNI's, corporations, and foundations in California.</li><li>Establish and manage partnerships, including effective donor servicing and relationship building, with HNIs and institutions towards increased retention and loyalty.</li><li>Establish CRY Black Tie Dinner Galas in SFO/ Bay Area and LA towards increased brand visibility, fundraising and acquisition of new High Net-worth donors.</li><li>Manage CRY Dinner Committees in CA & support efforts to manage CRY America's Advisory Board.</li><li>Establish and manage key national media partnerships and sponsorships on the West coast.</li><li>Support Volunteer Chapters' efforts on high value donor outreach and event sponsorships.</li><li>Represent CRY America at relevant high profile events, networks, workshops & forums.</li></ul><div>Before applying, make sure you meet the following requirements:</div><div><ul><li>Undergraduate/Masters degree (preferably in business administration or marketing).</li><li>Relevant experience (5 to 10 years) in nonprofit fundraising, corporate sales & marketing, or event management.</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Experience in working with large numbers of HNIs and businesses.</li><li>Flexible with extensive traveling within CA and beyond (drive, fly).</li><li>Has an interest in the cause of underprivileged children.</li></ul><div>Head to our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/5071121" target="_blank">career center</a> for more information on this nonprofit job, including information on how to apply.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-33002345327909483572013-01-07T00:23:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:07.351-08:004 Critical Job Interview Mistakes That Can Cost You<h1><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The job interview potholes</span></h1><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i>This article was reprinted with permission from <a href="http://www.cornerstone-ct.com/job-interview-mistakes/" target="_blank">cornerstone-ct.com </a>.</i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobinterviews221.jpg" style="float: right; height: 110px; width: 170px;" title="resumes" /><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"><br /></div><br /><script>(function(d, s, id) {<br /> var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];<br /> if (d.getElementById(id)) return;<br /> js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;<br /> js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1&appId=185934474787280";<br /> fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);<br />}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2012/09/job-interview-mistakes-critical-4.html" layout="button_count" send="true" show_faces="false" width="100"></fb:like><a class="twitter-share-button" data-hashtags="collegegrad" data-via="NewGradLife" href="https://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><br /><br /><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><br /><br /><script data-counter="right" type="IN/Share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6399372143298042920&postID=1726210607032065032"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I have been a manager of state programs for over 20 years and have held countless interviews for jobs at all levels. I’ve watched some talented people miss the mark by making some basic mistakes. Here are four of the most common job interview mistakes and how you can avoid making them.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Expect a crowd. </b><br /><br /><br /><br />Don’t make the mistake of assuming it will be a one-on-one interview. <br /><br />There may be more people than you expect in the room. The days of interviewing with just one person are over. Even for entry level positions, I often have an interview group that include one person from each work group, human resource reps, stakeholders and/or other partners. Or, I have shorter interviews with a variety of groups. Be ready for anything.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Do your homework.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Don’t forget to research what <input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" />organization you are applying for – and remember the full name (not just the acronym).<br /><br />I am always amazed when candidates don’t appear to have done their homework and are not prepared for basic questions about the organization and position they are applying for. I once asked a candidate what he knew about our program and he pulled out a brochure and read it to me! Find out as much as you can about the organization and the position. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/job-interview-mistakes-critical-44.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/job-interview-mistakes-critical-44.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-90556796164146903542013-01-04T08:01:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:54.797-08:005 Steps For Effective Nonprofit HR<br /><i>Cross-Posted From <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/" target="_blank">The Nonprofit Job Seeker</a></i><br /><i>***</i><br /><br />While much of the job market has been stagnant in recent years, the nonprofit sector has expanded. A recent study by <a href="http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/article/detail/jobs-up-market-share-down-at-nonprofits-4353">Johns Hopkins University</a> showed that nonprofit jobs expanded for the 10 years that positions in the general workforce shrunk, making the sector third largest employer behind retail and manufacturing. This data means a lot of things but, most of all, it means nonprofit human resources departments are busier than ever.<br /><br />To keep up with the demand for nonprofit jobs, HR needs to run smoothly. There are many ways to get to that state and Lynne Toupin, in "Five Good Ideas," offered her own path to efficiency. Toupin, an independent consultant who works with nonprofits to help them achieve measurable results, suggested HR managers take the following five steps to make the most of the enthusiasm and energy that nonprofit workers possess:<br /><div class="tips"><ul class="yellowArrow"><li><strong>Align skills, knowledge and interests with the jobs that need to be done. </strong>Many employees are passionate about the work they do and their organization's mission. Combining that passion with skills and knowledge is a powerful way to achieve results and drive change.</li><li><strong>Pay competitive salaries and benefits. </strong>While the traditional charitable organization model decrees that most financial resources should be directed to the mission, you will never be able to attract the best employees if you don't offer <a href="http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/salarysurvey">salaries and benefits</a> that are in line with competing nonprofits.</li><li><strong>Plan for succession. </strong>One option for succession planning is to broaden the pool of candidates. Instead of considering the talent available within one organization only, why not consider employees from across a cluster of organizations in a given geographic area?</li><li><strong>Develop and sustain a culture of ongoing learning. </strong>People who work in the charitable sector want to learn with their peers and have opportunities to expand their knowledge of best practices. Every workplace, however small, must reflect on the learning opportunities it can provide its employees.</li><li><strong>Integrate your human resources, both paid and unpaid. </strong>Integrating paid and unpaid resources in the workplace takes thoughtful planning and preparation. It can mean ceding some decision-making to volunteers, adapting work schedules around their time, and having more detailed expectations of them. </li></ul></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-7617998705624738832013-01-04T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:07.436-08:006 Tips for Successful Networking<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Spruce up your networking and land a job</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/networkingevents77.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="networking events" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/05/networking-events-job-search-career.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="true" font=""></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/05/networking-events-job-search-career.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Today's column comes from David Bell, a successful <b>job seeker</b> who used networking to help land a new job in the current economy. I asked him to explain the secret to his success, and he distilled his experience into six key points that can help you build a better network:<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Always remember that you're asking people for information, not a job.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Networking often goes bad because <i>job seekers</i> try to ask friends and strangers about specific job openings. This puts people in an awkward position – after all, if they don't know you, they'll naturally hesitate to recommend you for a job. When you make people uncomfortable by being too pushy online, you destroy any opportunity you might get to meet face-to-face, or find out about new jobs openings in the future.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Start with people you know, then expand to their acquaintances and finally strangers after the process becomes second nature.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />It's important to practice on your friend before moving on to people they suggest. Using a referral's name when you contact someone you don't know can be very helpful in breaking the ice.<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />But you shouldn't avoid networking with strangers just because you have no automatic "in" with them. As David Bell points out, "Contact to everyone you can, whether it's by email, social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, or even over the phone. You never know who'll have the most useful information or take an interest in you. Aside from helping you find a <i>job</i>, it's a wonderful way to make new friends, especially if you've recently moved to a new city."<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>3. When you reach out to a contact, have in mind what you want to say, but don't obsess about it.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />While the delay built in to most social network communication makes it easier to "think before you speak," some contacts you meet will prefer the immediacy of phone calls or instant messaging. In these cases, be prepared to give the name of your referral (if you have one), state why you're contact them (for information not a <b>job</b>) and ask a short list of questions about your contact's area of expertise. Putting these thoughts together ahead of time can save you the embarrassment of now knowing what to say.<br /><br /><br /><br />However, be careful not to over-prepare, since this can easily turn into an excuse for putting off your first contact. Or worse, you can get so married to a specific script that you blank when a conversation strays to another subject. It's the same as reciting a memorized poem back in English class – if you're too rigid, any distraction will cause you to lose your place and screw up.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/networking-events-job-search-career.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/networking-events-job-search-career.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-65910716543606686992013-01-03T11:44:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:54.882-08:00A Day At The (Job) FairTelling someone you are going to take them for a day at the fair will generally elicit joy. If you then mention that it's a <a href="http://nptjobs.blogspot.com/2012/02/day-at-career-fair.html" target="_blank">career fair</a>, the reaction might be more muted.<br /><br />Lack of cotton candy and games aside, job fairs are an extremely useful tool for <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/" target="_blank">job seekers</a>. They present unique opportunity to network and make face-to-face connections with recruiters at various organizations. Online networking grabs a lot of attention these days, but the traditional networking you can do at career fairs should not be ignored.<br /><br />Fairs can be a pretty overwhelming place, so if you plan to attend one, make sure to be well-prepared. You can achieve this by making use of these techniques:<br /><br /><ul><li><b>Plan Ahead: </b>Find out which organizations will be attending the fair and research as much as you can about them. The more you know, the better prepared you will be to converse with the recruiters.</li><li><b>Don't Waste Time: </b>Recruiters have to deal with countless job seekers at the fair, so make sure you plan a short statement that sums up who you are and the skills you would bring to the organization.</li><li><b>Get A Business Card: </b>Assuming your talk goes well, you should follow up with the recruiter so you can have a more detailed discussion. Make sure to ask for a business card after your initial conversation at the fair (and give them yours).</li><li><b>Dress Appropriately: </b>Just because you aren't going in for a formal interview doesn't mean you can wear shorts and a tee-shirt. You don't have to wear a suit and tie, but you can't be too casual either.</li><li><b>Prepare Questions: </b>Asking questions is a good way to gather additional information about the organization and to show that you have done your homework. For example, you can ask the recruiter about a recent fundraising campaign the organization recently completed.</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-17045299096802106202013-01-03T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:07.521-08:00How to Get Hired If You're Underqualified<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Entry level skills, Mid-career requirements</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/entryleveljobs.jpg" style="float: right; height: 130px; width: 150px;" title="job" /><br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="NewGradLife" data-hashtags="collegegrad">Tweet</a><br /><br /><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Ffind-job-job-posting-at-home-jobs.html&send=true&layout=button_count&width=100&show_faces=false&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/04/find-job-job-posting-at-home-jobs.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I'm continually surprised by how many people don't realize that the "required qualifications" in job ads are like wish lists, not inflexible lists of requirements. Those qualifications are a composite of someone's idea of the ideal candidate. Believe me; they will look at people who don't perfectly match it. So when a <strong><em>job posting</em></strong> requires four years of experience and you only have two, you're not automatically disqualified. If you think you could do the job, apply anyway.<br /><br /><br /><br />That said, if you're a bit under-qualified, you need to work for it more. Here's how:<br /><br /><br /><br />1. For starters, you must <strong>write a fantastic cover letter</strong>. If you don't do this and you're under-qualified, you have no shot. (See tips on writing a great cover letter <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/03/cover-letter-sample-cover-letter.html" target="_blank">here</a>.)<br /><br /><br /><br />2. <strong>Learn a ton about the company you're applying to</strong>, and let it show in your cover letter. I'm impressed when people know more than the basics about my organization and tie it into why they want to work for us. It's like the way it's far more enticing when a guy I'm dating talks specifics about why he's interested -- as opposed to seeming like he's looking for someone to fill the "girlfriend" slot he has open.<br /><br /><br /><br />3. In your cover letter, <strong>acknowledge that you don't have every qualification they're looking for, and explain how you'll make up for it</strong>. (Be realistic here -- if they're hiring a graphic designer and you have no design experience, this won't work.) Acknowledging it is good because (a) it shows you paid attention to the ad -- something most people don't do -- and indicates an attention to detail that hiring managers love to see and (b) it shows that you're not one of those insanely overconfident candidates with no humility or sense of your own weaknesses.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/entry-level-jobs-hot-jobs-online-jobs.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/entry-level-jobs-hot-jobs-online-jobs.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-56860773129507579382013-01-03T00:02:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:07.606-08:00Why a Roth IRA Is the Perfect Savings Account for Students<h1><span style="font-size: large;">A smart savings move for new grads</span></h1><span style="font-size: small;"><em>This guest post was written by <a href="http://www.gobankingrates.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Go Banking Rates</strong></a>, bringing you informative personal finance content and helpful tools, as well as the best interest rates on financial services nationwide.</em></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/rothira.jpg" style="float: right; height: 130px; width: 170px;" title="roth ira" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fwhy-roth-ira-is-perfect-savings-account.html&layout=button_count&show_faces=false&width=100&action=like&font&colorscheme=light&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/12/why-roth-ira-is-perfect-savings-account.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />With all of the concerns facing modern college students, retirement is rarely a topic of conversation. After all, you're probably wondering how to pay for four years or more of higher education, not save money you won't use for at least 40 years. However, retirement does come up once in a while and it's quite likely you've heard Roth IRAs mentioned at some point. So what are they and why do people keep talking about them?<br /><br /><br /><br />A Roth IRA is a retirement account, true, but it's much more. It's a savings vehicle, emergency fund and tax reduction strategy all in one. Even better, it offers advantages to students and young people like yourself, for whom retirement may seem like a far-off idea.<br /><br /><h3>Making the Most of Roth IRAs In College</h3>Here's the main attraction of Roth IRAs: You put up to $5,000 per year into it now, let it accumulate interest and other earnings for the next several decades so it grows to be much bigger than the amount you put it. You take all the money out after you retire and you never pay taxes on the earnings from all those years.<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />That's right--the taxes on a lifetime of compounded interest, dividends and so forth are not just put off or taxed at a reduced rate. Your taxes on them will be exactly zero, as long as you play by the rules.<br /><br /><h3>The Rules of a Roth</h3>One thing a Roth IRA does not do is give you a tax deduction when you put money into it like a traditional IRA or 401(k). For most young people, that's no great loss; they're probably paying few, if any, income taxes yet. Besides, you enjoy tax-free withdrawals anyway.<br /><br /><br /><br />But, you say, what if I need the money now? That's where Roth IRAs are really flexible. Say you make a contribution and next month your car needs a new transmission. As long as the due date for your tax return hasn't passed, you can take your contribution plus any earnings back out as if you never made it in the first place. You can also withdraw your contributions (not earnings on them) anytime without penalty. In that way, your Roth IRA also doubles as a safety net for emergencies.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/why-roth-ira-is-perfect-savings-account.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/why-roth-ira-is-perfect-savings-account.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-4032747135474155742013-01-02T08:50:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:54.966-08:00Featured Nonprofit Job: Director Of Foundation RelationsWe have yet another featured nonprofit job to help kick off the New Year. If you are still looking for a nonprofit job to help fulfill your New Year's Resolution, this new position from our career center should be of interest to you. Read on for more details.<br /><br />The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is looking to hire a <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/5061870/director-of-foundation-relations" target="_blank">Director of Foundation Relations</a>. Reporting directly to the Senior Associate VP for Development, the chosen candidate will serve as a member of the leadership team responsible for engaging national foundations. Specifically, this individual will identify and cultivate new foundation partnerships on behalf of the university.<br /><br />Other responsibilities include:<br /><br /><ul><li>Work with decentralized fund-raising units to increase philanthropic support from local and national foundations; includes cultivating, soliciting, and submitting proposals.</li><li>Accompany University officers and/or volunteers on cultivation, solicitation or stewardship calls as appropriate.</li><li>Assist faculty and deans from all VCU units, including the VCU Medical Center, in identifying funding opportunities and planning, developing, and submitting proposals to foundations.</li><li>Work diligently to increase faculty awareness of grant funding opportunities.</li><li>Communicates regularly with the Offices of Research and Sponsored Programs to coordinate fundraising efforts.</li><li>Coordinate stewardship activities for foundation donors, including special events, campus visits, and reporting.</li><li>Maintain accurate records concerning foundation prospect information, tracking, and moves management in the Millennium database, and update older records.</li></ul><div>VCU wants applicants to have at least five years experience in foundation fundraising and an advanced degree or commensurate work experience. Find out more, including application information, by visiting our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/5061870" target="_blank">career center</a>.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-50364264945164105802013-01-02T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:07.691-08:0010 Ways to Screw Up an Interview<h1><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Job interview mistakes; learn them, avoid them</span></h1><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobinterviews15.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="job interview questions" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"><br /></div><br /><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=185934474787280&xfbml=1"><br /></script><fb:like font="" href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/04/get-job-ace-interview.html" layout="button_count" send="true" show_faces="false" width="100"></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/04/get-job-ace-interview.html" type="in/share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href=""></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Many books have been written on the interview process and the things that you need to do to in order to succeed in interviewing. When you have read one of these books, your head may be swimming with numerous hints and tips that you will try to execute in your next interview.<br /><br /><br /><br />All that advice is well and good, but the thing all job seekers should strive for is simply not to screw up their <strong>job interview</strong>. If you manage to come through a job interview without messing up and damaging your chances you are going to be ahead of most of your competition. This article was originally written for private sector job seekers, so some of the ten items may not apply to federal interviews. Here are ten sure-fire ways to mess up in an <em>interview</em>.<br /><br /><br /><br />1. <strong><span style="color: black;">Arrive late for the interview</span></strong>. The last thing you want to do is to show up late. An employer expects you to arrive timely for work; so showing up late for an interview really gets you off on the wrong foot. Some ways to avoid tardiness are:<br /><br /><br /><br />• Getting complete instructions from the interviewer or the HR department. If possible ask them approximately how long it will take to drive (or take public transportation) to the interview site from where you will be coming. If it is a large company or plant, ask which building the interview is in and ask where you should park.<br /><br />• If possible do a dry run, go to the interview site at the approximate time of day for which your <em>interview</em> is scheduled. This will give you a good idea of how long it will take.<br /><br />• Give yourself at least a 15-minute cushion. It is far better to arrive early, than to arrive after your scheduled time.<br /><br />• If all else fails (traffic jam, Presidential motorcade, act of God) call the interviewer to inform him or her that you will be late and the reasons for your lateness. Ask if they can still fit you in, or if you should reschedule.<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />2. <strong>Forget to perform a "Jam Check."</strong> If you have arrived with time to spare, you can use that time to double check your grooming. Head for the rest room and check yourself out in the mirror. Make sure your clothes are as they should be and check your hair and your teeth. Very few things will turn off an interviewer like spinach caught between your teeth.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/get-job-ace-interview_23.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/get-job-ace-interview.html" style="color: black;">3</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/get-job-ace-interview_23.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-3009173837077922972013-01-01T00:19:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:07.775-08:0010 Reasons Why Your Resume Is Not Working<h1><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Tiny Cracks In Your Resume That Need Attention</span></h1><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i>This article was reprinted with permission from <a href="http://danielhenrygroup.com/career-management-blog/bid/123855/10-Weaknesses-to-Destroy-From-Your-Job-Interview-Strategy" target="_blank">careersolvers.com</a></i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobinterview28.jpg" style="float: right; height: 110px; width: 170px;" title="resumes" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-hashtags="resumes" data-via="NewGradLife" href="https://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script><br />!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");<br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"><br /></div><br /><script><br />(function(d, s, id) {<br /> var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];<br /> if (d.getElementById(id)) return;<br /> js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;<br /> js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1&appId=299977000476";<br /> fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);<br />}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));<br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2012/07/job-interview-weaknesses-tips-10.html" type="in/share"><br /></script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2012/07/job-interview-weaknesses-tips-10.html" layout="button_count" send="true" show_faces="true" width="100"></fb:like> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I don’t know what it is about resumes. People seem to get so caught up in what they think a resume “should” be that they overlook what a resume can be…an entree to a new role, a new career, a new life. Some people seem to treat their resumes like they are their tax returns…break a rule and get penalized; enter information in a different place and suffer the consequences…it really doesn’t need to be so formulaic…and it shouldn’t be. A good resume is a representation of your strengths, your passion, your dreams…all wrapped up into a compelling message of value. Here are ten mistakes I see people make when writing resumes and some tips for how to avoid these pitfalls.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. You think there is one acceptable resume format for your industry.</b> I hear this a lot. “In my industry we don’t use resume profiles” or “No one in my industry ever writes a resume that is more than one page.” Usually these “rules” are perpetuated by people who have been using the same format for their resume since they graduated from college ten or more years ago. What worked then won’t necessarily work now. Or they are perpetuated by people who have gotten used to reading resumes that all look the same so they no longer question their value or relevance in today’s market.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. You think that because you are confident in your writing abilities you can write a good resume. </b>Sure it helps to have a strong command of the English language. But resume writing is less about the actual writing and more about the strategy than many people realize. A resume writer can look at your background objectively, analyze any potential obstacles in your search, and create a strategy that emphasizes your overarching accomplishments and doesn’t dwell on your more difficult to explain roles and transitions.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>3. You think using visual elements on a resume is weird.</b> Many of us are used to seeing PowerPoint presentations where charts, graphs, and other visuals are used to create engagement and communicate information succinctly. Why would you think that a presentation of your candidacy should be any different? Visual elements can differentiate you from your competitors, convey a lot of quality information in less space, and position you as a savvy communicator. Here’s an example of a more visual resume.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>4. You are using a resume template to convey how special you are.</b> A resume is all about showcasing your unique value. <input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" />Don’t shoot yourself in the foot by using a stale Microsoft resume template to explain your unique value proposition.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>5. You have copied and pasted your previous job descriptions into your resume.</b> The reality is that people in similar jobs perform similar job tasks. An accountant in company A may not have job tasks that are that different than the accountant in company B. Yet the value that each brings to their organization may be totally unique. Minimize content about job tasks and focus on more compelling accomplishments.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-reasons-why-your-resume-isnt-working.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-reasons-why-your-resume-isnt-working.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-67499529886412238432012-12-31T06:39:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:55.139-08:00Featured Nonprofit Job -- New Year's Eve EditionWe hope that everybody enjoyed the Holidays last week, and that it provided a much needed break from the stress of the <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/" target="_blank">job search</a>. It's likely that one of your New Year's resolutions is to get work and, with 2013 coming in less than 24 hours, you have one last chance to add a job possibility to your list. Luckily for you, a new featured nonprofit job was recently added to the <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/" target="_blank">Nonprofit Job Seeker</a>.<div><br /></div><div>Interested? Read on for more details.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Darrell Gwynn Foundation in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., is looking to hire an <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/5058625/executive-director" target="_blank">Executive Director</a> to help advance its mission: Providing support for people with paralysis and preventing spinal cord injuries. The chosen candidate will serve as a liaison to partners, sponsors, funders and other constituents, with special attention given to:</div><div><ul><li>Advancing the mission through enhanced and new program offerings;</li><li><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>Elevating the visibility of the Darrell Gwynn Foundation;</li><li><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>Identifying, securing and stewarding major sponsors, underwriters, donors and other potential funders;</li><li><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>Creating strong partnerships while continuing to build momentum with current partners; and,</li><li><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>Supervising staff while serving as an Ex Officio member to the board.</li></ul>The ideal candidate for the Executive Director position will have a minimum of eight years of demonstrated experience in the nonprofit sector and/or public administration. Other requirements include:</div><div><ul><li>Demonstrated leadership in a medium-sized social service organization;</li><li>Appreciation of educating people about paralysis, spinal cord injuries and their prevention;</li><li>A demonstrated ability to strategically manage program operations, media, volunteers, staff and fundraising efforts;</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in a related field (a Master's or advanced degree is preferred); and,</li><li>Supervisory experience and team building expertise.</li></ul><div>If you think you have what it takes to be an Executive Director, head to our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/5058625" target="_blank">career center</a> to find out more information on how you can apply. </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-24860346212235297782012-12-31T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:07.859-08:007 Ways to Get a Job Using LinkedIn<h1><span style="font-size: large;">A more comprehensive job search strategy for LinkedIn</span></h1><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Reprinted with permission from </span><a href="http://www.seo-mind.com/careers/seven-ways-to-find-a-job-using-linkedin.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">seo-mind.com</span></a><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/recruitersjobs.jpg" style="float: right; height: 125px; width: 170px;" title="job search" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/05/7-ways-to-get-job-using-linkedin.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/05/7-ways-to-get-job-using-linkedin.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href=""></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Most of the recruiters and employers have quit traditional methods of searching for a perfect candidate. No longer do they spend all their time going through <b>job</b> portals but they also search for interesting candidates on social media sites, blogs, forums and professional networking sites.<br /><br /><br /><br />LinkedIn is one great way of letting recruiters know about your talents, testimonials, profession, friends, business networks and much more. LinkedIn has over 35 million members in over 200 countries and territories around the world. A new member joins LinkedIn approximately every second, and about half of LinkedIn members are outside the U.S. Executives from all Fortune 500 companies are LinkedIn members and have listed their entire profile including roles, responsibilities, previous experiences, education and their business network details.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>1. Edit Opportunity Preferences:</strong> Edit your profile and change your contact settings > Opportunity Preferences. Select Job Inquiries and any other opportunities you prefer.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>2. Get Recommendations:</strong> More recommendations in your profile means that your profile gets a higher the trust and reliability. Send a request for recommendation to your co-workers, clients or immediate managers. If you are in a management position, it is great to get a feedback on your leadership qualities. Make a practice also to recommend others whom you think deserve. This is another way to get a feedback from them. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>3. Find where the Opportunity Is:</strong> Search for people in similar <i>job</i> profiles and find out where they work. Search on Google about those companies and find out if there are openings.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>4. Find out the skill sets required:</strong> After you find out the companies where similar profession people work, it’s good to find out the skill sets they posses.<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><strong>5. Find out how your colleague got that nice offer:</strong> Not many colleagues share all that they know or all that they do to get a job. Search with their names on LinkedIn and find out their background. Where they are employed now, what are their roles and responsibilities and more importantly what are their skill sets.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/7-ways-to-get-job-using-linkedin.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/7-ways-to-get-job-using-linkedin.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-38398446784491123712012-12-28T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:07.945-08:006 Signs Your Job Interview Went Well<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Signs to look for during your job interview</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobinterviewquestions5-1.jpg" style="float: right; height: 105px; width: 170px;" title="job interview questions" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2F6-signs-your-job-interview-went-well.html&layout=button_count&show_faces=false&width=100&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/05/6-signs-your-job-interview-went-well.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Right after a <b>job interview</b>, you're going to feel pretty relieved that it's all over and either confident that you did well or worried that you bombed. It's common for job seekers to go over the job interview questions that they went through and the answers they gave, and note any other small things during the interview - but how do you really know whether or not you did well? Check out these 6 points below and you'll have a better understanding of whether or not your job <i>interview</i> went well.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. They give you a firm answer about when you’ll hear back.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />This is not a foolproof indicator, but it’s a good one none the less. You don’t want to hear, “We’ll let you know.” You don’t want to have to ask, “When, exactly?” If they say, “I’ll have an answer for you on Monday morning,” that usually means they’ve made a decision. The decision might not be for you, but at least they’ve made a decision. This is sort of like a poker tell… if someone hasn’t made up their mind yet, they don’t really know how long it will take to do so, and thus are evasive about estimating how long it might take to make up their mind. If the interviewer gives you a vague answer, that might mean that there are plenty more <b>interviews</b> scheduled and your interview performance was not enough to make them cancel the others.<input type="hidden" name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" value="1"/><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. You covered topics beyond the job description.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />A good interview is one where you handily answer all their questions, clearly demonstrate that you can meet all the job requirements, AND THEN start to discuss all the other things you can bring to the job. You win the job by using the <i>interview</i> to convince them that hiring you will bring them all sorts of additional dividends they didn’t even expect.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>3. The interview went longer than scheduled.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />This one is logical enough. If you’re in and out in a hurry, you might not have struck their fancy. But if you hang out for a while shooting the breeze (especially if you hit point number 4 below, that’s a good sign.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/6-signs-your-job-interview-went-well.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/6-signs-your-job-interview-went-well.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-83476091906289271602012-12-27T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:08.030-08:008 Mistakes that Can Hurt Your Job Search<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Big job hunt blunders that can cost your job search - big time</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/job3.jpg" style="float: right; height: 123px; width: 170px;" title="job search" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/05/8-job-search-mistakes_05.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/05/8-job-search-mistakes_05.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href=""></a><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><br /><br />Been searching for a job but aren't getting the results you want?<br /><br /><br /><br />Take a look at the following top job search blunders to make sure you aren't undermining your own job search success!<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Mistake # 1: Acting as if the Job Search Is about You</b><br /><br /><br /><br />From your perspective, of course you want a job. Therefore, it's only natural to assume that the process of searching for a job is all about you. But when it comes to hiring, it's all about the company.<br /><br /><br /><br />Organizations don't hire people because they want to give people <b>jobs</b>. They hire people because they have a specific need that must be met.<br /><br /><br /><br />Unless you can demonstrate how your skills and strengths can help meet a specific need of an organization, you simply aren't relevant to that company; even if you're the most highly skilled person in the world. Discover the needs of the target company first, then position yourself as the best solution to those needs.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Mistake # 2: Not Knowing Yourself and Your Value</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Starting a <i>job search</i> without first understanding your career interests, skills, values, and personality is like starting a road trip without a map. You can drive forward, but you probably won't end up where you want to be.<br /><br /><br /><br />What gets you excited in life? What are you most proud of? What do you think you're best at?<br /><br /><br /><br />Don't cut corners here. If you don't know the answers, talk to family and friends. If you're serious about your future, go a step further and get personal guidance from a <i>career</i> consultant who is trained to help people like you connect their unique gifts with a life direction.<br /><br /><br /><br />Self-knowledge is the foundation for your entire <b>job search</b> campaign:<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />1. It will help you determine how to aim your job search at the right job targets.<br /><br />2. It will help you communicate what value you can bring to a company.<br /><br />3. It will enable you to give others the information they need to help you.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Mistake # 3: Not Being Able to Clearly Communicate How You Fit What the Company Needs</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Refer to Mistake #1. Unless you can demonstrate how your skills and strengths can help meet a specific need of an organization, you simply aren't relevant to that company. This requires that you do your homework to discover what the company's needs are.<br /><br /><br /><br />Learn as much as you can about the company's focus areas and needs, and then use the company's own language to describe what you can do for them.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/8-job-search-mistakes_23.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/8-job-search-mistakes.html" style="color: black;">3</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/8-job-search-mistakes_23.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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Failing to answer the ACTUAL question</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Listen carefully to the question, there will be a specific example of a skill or experience that the interviewer will be trying to draw out. Sometimes nerves can take over and you will begin to waffle about everything apart from what the interviewer is actually asking.<br /><br /><br /><br />As I mention in <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2012/07/10-ways-your-job-interview-could-go.html">part 1</a> the key here is in the preparation. Although you don’t want to sound too rehearsed, by practicing the answers to typical interview questions, you will be able to try and eliminate the waffle and answer the question with real substance.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>7. Failing to portray positive body language</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Remember, from the moment you arrive to when you leave, you need to be fully aware that you are there to impress and to sell yourself.<br /><br /><br /><br />So, don’t sit in reception with your legs stretched out, hands clasped behind your head with a chilled out demeanour. Greet the interviewer with a firm (but not iron grip) handshake, and certainly not a limp handshake which might suggest a weak character. Smile and make eye contact. Remember that those first few seconds are a great opportunity to create a great impression.<br /><br /><br /><br />When you are in the interview, avoid the classic negative body language traits; don’t cross your arms as this can be interpreted as defensive and try to sit forward and make direct eye contact to demonstrate your enthusiasm for the position.<br /><br /><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br />If you can subtly imitate your interviewer’s positive body language this will certainly build up a rapport, but try not to make it too obvious or they may just find you a tad weird! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>8. Failing to sell yourself</b><br /><br /><br /><br />One of the classic mistakes we often see in interviews is when candidates believe it’s a sign of arrogance to give examples of where they have excelled in a position. I’m not sure whether it’s a British trait that perhaps we feel too reserved to boast about our achievements. It certainly isn’t the case over in America where candidates are much more confident about self-promotion.<br /><br /><br /><br />But, there is obviously a fine balance between arrogance and confidence. For example, in an interview, you could say, “I have a reputation for delivering an excellent ROI on marketing projects”, rather than, “I am the best marketing person in my company”.<br /><br /><br /><br />Make sure you add some substance when reflecting on your strengths, and it is always wise to reflect on some of the projects you delivered and the facts and figures behind those projects.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-ways-your-job-interview-could-go.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-ways-your-job-interview-could-go.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-25098766855497251882012-12-24T00:03:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:08.282-08:00How Volunteering Can Boost Your Career<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Volunteering jobs more appealing nowadays</span></h1><span style="font-size: small;"><i>By <a href="http://www.divinecaroline.com/user/profile/149627" target="_blank">Tai</a> for <a href="http://divinecaroline.com/" target="_blank">DivineCaroline.com</a></i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobs35.jpg" style="float: right; height: 145px; width: 100px;" title="jobs" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fhow-volunteering-can-boost-your-career.html&layout=button_count&show_faces=false&width=100&action=like&font&colorscheme=light&height=21" style="border: none; height: 21px; overflow: hidden; width: 100px;"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/06/how-volunteering-can-boost-your-career.html" type="in/share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6399372143298042920&postID=8839471499847840013"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Income … $0. Value … Priceless.<br /><br /><br /><br />It’s always a good thing to give back. Whether it is doing hands on service with a group like Habitat for Humanity, or assisting in the back office of a local non-profit, there are benefits beyond money that come from volunteering. Apart from just the positive feeling of sowing good actions into a cause you believe in and the impact on the lives of the recipients, volunteering can also help your <b>career</b>. Here are six ways volunteering can help your career:<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. It can fuel your passion.</b> If your current <i>job</i> is not your ideal work, volunteering at something you enjoy is an alternative source of the passion that your you can’t get from your job right now.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. You can practice new skills.</b> No opportunity in your current job to stretch or learn something new? Find a volunteer opportunity that allows you to explore new roles and skills that you’d like to develop. It’s experience you can add to your resume.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>3. Volunteer your way into a potential job.</b> Maybe you don’t have the experience to earn the paid position yet. Signing on as a volunteer gives you a chance to learn the organization, build relationships there, and show that you have what it takes to do job.<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><b>4. Volunteering is an opportunity to expand your network.</b> Not only will you meet people who support the same cause, you will find people that have personal and professional connections that can help you—especially if you are looking for a <i>job</i>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>5. Exposure to new ways of doing things.</b> Seeing how another organization runs things, and being exposed to different ways of managing, brainstorming, solving problems, can provide a fresh way to look at the challenges you face in your paid position.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>6. You can use it as a team building experience.</b> This one goes beyond just you. Do you lead or work with a team? Finding a group volunteering opportunity can be a low-cost way to do good and re-establish positive connections with your team.<br /><br /><br /><br />Looking for volunteer opportunities? Here’s a few links to jump-start your search:<br /><br /><br /><br />Idealist.org<br /><br />1-800 Volunteer .org<br /><br />Network for Good<br /><br />Volunteer Match<br /><br />Volunteer.gov (powered by Network for Good has additional volunteering info on main site)<br /><br />Global Volunteer Network: Volunteer Abroad<br /><br />BoardNet: Serve on a non-profit board<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #339999;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></span><br /><br />Originally published on <a href="http://divinecaroline.com/" target="_"_blank"">DivineCaroline.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-44074393082836521542012-12-21T06:03:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:55.224-08:005 Tips For The Job Search Over The HolidaysWith Christmas just four days away, chances are you're going to be spending the holidays with family and friends, putting the daily grind of your <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/">job search</a> on hold for a little bit. That's exactly the <em>right</em> thing to do, but don't forget about it entirely.<br /><br />There are a number of things you can do over the holidays to help your job hunting efforts. Just because you won't be spending as much time on job boards or <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/">LinkedIn</a> doesn't mean you can't improve your prospects. Here are some tips for you:<br /><ul><li><strong>Network: </strong>Make sure to tell people at holiday parties that you are currently looking for work in the nonprofit sector. You never know who will be able to help you out.</li><li><strong>Keep Up The Search: </strong>It's true that you aren't going to be seeing too many new jobs posted during the holidays. But you should schedule<em> some</em> time to browse for recent positions. This will make it easier to get back into the routine when vacation is over.</li><li><strong>Holiday Cards: </strong>Send holiday greeting cards to everybody that has helped you with your job search.. This includes networking contacts and hiring managers whom you have recently interviewed with. Make sure to enclose a business card with the letter.</li></ul>Have a happy holidays everyone!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-70989483220214039562012-12-21T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:08.368-08:005 Reasons Your Job Hunting Isn't Going Well<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Analyzing your job hunt could prove to be more useful than you think</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobsearch61.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="jobs" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"><br /></script><fb:like font="" href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/12/get-job-job-search-job-hunt-careers.html" layout="button_count" send="true" show_faces="false" width="100"></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/12/get-job-job-search-job-hunt-careers.html" type="in/share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />To advance your <strong><em>career</em></strong> and make sure your <em>job hunt</em> is on track there are a number of things that you must make sure you are doing right. In fact as a <strong><em>job seeker</em></strong>, looking to get a job should in fact be your full-time job. Today we are going to look at 5 quick, key reasons you are not getting the response from employers that you feel you should. If you are guilty of any of these offenses, today is a great day to take action. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #3333ff; font-size: 130%;"># 1. You are not making your job hunt personal.</span></strong> <br /><br /><br /><br />What we mean here is that you are still sending generic resumes to "whom it may concern." Get personal. Find the names of the HR Directors, hiring managers or the person doing the hiring at the company. Then send them a personal note with a custom resume catered to their company and position that you wish to have. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #009900; font-size: 130%;"> # 2. You are looking where everyone else is looking.</span></strong> <br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />As a job board, we want you to look at apply to the <em>jobs</em> that we offer on our site. It's a great way to see a mass number of open positions at one time. However, do know that you are competing with a larger number of candidates. Do your homework and find open positions through networking, online searching and leveraging job boards and vertical search engines like Job-A-Lot to uncover hidden gems. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #cc6600; font-size: 130%;"># 3. You believe every word coming out of the television.</span></strong> <br /><br /><br /><br />If you think everything is all doom and gloom, its time to snap out of it. Orlando is a top 5 city for available internships and entry level positions - so you are in a great place to find opportunity. Take a few minutes out of your day to find positivity and you will find yourself having less stress and an open mind towards your <strong><em>job hunt</em></strong>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/5-reasons-your-job-hunting-isnt-going.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/5-reasons-your-job-hunting-isnt-going.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-4594148676530412342012-12-20T06:35:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:55.309-08:00Job Interview JargonEven the most experienced job candidate can say or do the wrong thing during a <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/careertips/modern-job-interview-questions.htm" target="_blank">job interview</a>. That risk is even greater for individuals from for-profit corporations who are interested in transitioning to the nonprofit sector, as there are distinct differences in language used in the two sectors.<br /><br />A past issue of "Leadership Matters," published by Bridgestar, addresses this topic. The featured article, “Lost in Translation: Common Language Pitfalls for Bridgers” is based on discussions with 11 senior executives at nonprofit organizations, some of whom themselves were executives who moved from for-profit to nonprofit.<br /><br />These executives shared five insights for job seekers who are looking to follow that same path:<br /><br /><ul><li>Avoid referring to the organization as “the company” or similar words such as “corporation.”</li><li>Don’t use business jargon, such as “ROI” (return on investment), “EBITDA” (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortization), “CAGR” (compounded annual growth rate), or “net profits.” Instead of “income statement” or “profit and loss statement,” say “statement of activities.”</li><li>Be familiar with nonprofit buzzwords, including, “outputs,” “outcomes,” “major donors,” and “development.” </li><li>Don’t assume that those in the nonprofit sector don’t know business terms. That can be just as bad (and totally condescending) as using jargon blindly without stopping to see if it’s registering with anyone. </li><li><span class="mainbody">Research the organization’s website and print materials to see what words they use. Some words that started out in the business world have been embraced by the nonprofit sector. </span> </li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-63792756102675224502012-12-20T00:01:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:08.539-08:00The 5 College Degrees Employers Want In 2012<h1><span style="font-size: large;">The job market for new grads, analyzed</span></h1><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Story by <a href="http://agbeat.com/news-business/top-5-college-degrees-employers-are-hiring-in-2012/" target="_blank">AGBeat.com</a>.</i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/collegegrads15093.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="college grads" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-hashtags="collegegrad" data-via="NewGradLife" href="https://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script><br />!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");<br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"></div><script><br />(function(d, s, id) {<br /> var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];<br /> if (d.getElementById(id)) return;<br /> js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;<br /> js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1&appId=299977000476";<br /> fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);<br />}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));<br /></script><br /><br /><div class="fb-like" data-href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2012/04/5-college-degrees-employers-want-in.html" data-layout="button_count" data-send="true" data-show-faces="false" data-width="100"></div><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2011/05/10-phrases-that-kill-your-job-interview.html" type="in/share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Nationally, employers are looking for critical thinkers as they increasingly hire recent college graduates. Take a look at the top degrees in demand right now and get a feel for what your competitors are looking for.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Hiring trends for 2012</b><br /><br /><br /><br />According to a new survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), business, engineering and computer science degrees are in the highest demand for employers looking to hire college graduates in 2012.<br /><br /><br /><br />NACE reported in February a 10 percent increase in companies’ intent to hire interns this summer (mostly paid) and that employers plan to hire 9.5 percent more college graduates in 2012 than they did in 2011. Most companies plan to recruit mostly later this yer, likely during the fall semester. Additionally, the non-profit reports that starting salaries for graduates is up 3.5 percent this year.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Top five degrees this year</b><br /><br /><br /><br />According to the report, below are the top five most in demand college degrees this year:<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Business Administration</b><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><br /><br />According to the Job Outlook survey, employers prefer candidates who have problem solving and leadership skills, which could potentially be acquired or honed through a business program.<br /><br /><br /><br />Whether you want to work for a big or small business, studying business administration is a good way to prepare yourself.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Engineering</b><br /><br /><br /><br />According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the future looks bright for engineering graduates, with engineering jobs as a whole expected to climb 11 percent through 2018.<br /><br /><br /><br />Sought after skills such as problem solving and analysis also contributes to wide range or careers.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>3. Computer and Information Sciences</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Computers have revolutionized the business world. Graduates tech-savvy skills are appealing to many employers, according to the Job Outlook survey.<br /><br /><br /><br />As technology keeps advancing, employers look for workers with the latest and greatest computer skills.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/5-college-degrees-employers-want-in.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/5-college-degrees-employers-want-in.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-65175605101525616452012-12-19T06:17:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:55.393-08:00Wanted: Vice President Of DevelopmentEnvironmental sustainability is a big topic these days, especially after the devastating effects of <a href="http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/article/detail/sandy-donations-lagging-far-behind-smaller-storms-5069" target="_blank">Superstorm Sandy</a>. Many people want to get involved in this field so they can make a difference for future generations. There are plenty of opportunities available in organizations committed to the <a href="http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/article/detail/environment-7-5025" target="_blank">environment</a>, including our most recent featured nonprofit job.<div><br /></div><div>The American Forest Foundation (AFF) is looking to hire a <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/5044404/vice-president-of-development" target="_blank">Vice President of Development</a> to design and implement the development programs that will provide a steady source of revenue to support the AFF mission and programs. Reporting directly to the President/CEO and serving on the executive team, this position will develop goals and strategies for fundraising programs incorporating major gifts, annual funds, government grants, corporate & foundation relations and planned giving.</div><div><br /></div><div>The VP of Development will also have the following duties:</div><div><ul><li>Evaluate the effect of internal and external forces on the organization and its fundraising, and lead short- and long-range fund development plans and programs that support the organization's values, mission, and general objectives;</li><li>Identify potential sources of corporate, foundation, government and individual major donor support, including the ongoing development and maintenance of a prospect database;</li><li>Develop proposals and sponsorship agreements, in conjunction with program staff, to solicit funding for Foundation programs;</li><li>Provide strategic focus and tactical direction on the engagement of the President & CEO and Senior Staff in fundraising activities;</li><li>Stay abreast of philanthropic, economic, and social trends that may impact the organization and keep senior staff informed about these issues; and,</li><li>Provide strategic development advice to senior management and program staff and identify and resolve fundraising challenges.</li></ul><div>To find out more information, including the necessary qualifications, visit our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/5044404" target="_blank">career center</a>. Good luck!</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-46062419657363597012012-12-19T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:08.624-08:00Is Your Resume Missing These 5 “Must Haves”?<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Your resume could be missing out big time</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/resumewriting2.jpg" style="float: right; height: 150px; width: 120px;" title="resume writing" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fresume-service-resume-writer-resume.html&send=true&layout=button_count&width=100&show_faces=false&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/03/resume-service-resume-writer-resume.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href=""></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Making sure your <em>resume</em> is a powerful marketing document is a wise investment in your career. It can set you apart from your competition, maximize the amount of interviews you land and ultimately play into how much a company offers you.<br /><br /><br /><br />After all, you are negotiating with potential employers from the moment you connect with them to the time the offer is made. So everything that happens in that window of time plays into your offer…including how well targeted, well designed and compelling your <strong>resume</strong> is.<br /><br /><br /><br />Here are five elements you will want to make sure your resume has:<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Number one: Targeted Format</strong><br /><br />Your resume must be compelling for the type of position you are focusing on. If you are a sales executive of course you are going to want to quantify your sales skills in terms of territory development, revenue generation, and types of skills associated with sales and secondary support skills such as client management customer service, public relations and marketing.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Number two: Value Proposition Statement</strong><br /><br />Under the heading of your <em>resume</em> you should have a value proposition statement. An example of a value proposition statement is a 3 to 4 sentence overview of your focus and your strengths. Here’s an example of a VP Statement for a technology executive's resume:<br /><br /><br /><br />Innovative and highly competent business and technology leader with 15+ years experience developing creative technology solutions that enhance performance, effect change, drive profits and growth. Proven reputation to:<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />Note: A value proposition statement is different from a personal objective statement. A personal objective statement is not the best to start out with on a <strong>resume</strong> simply because it’s a statement about what YOU want. Rather, share with your potential employer what skills and strengths you have to offer THEM.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/resumes-writers-resume-review-resume.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/resumes-writers-resume-review-resume.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-26729726826543910542012-12-18T06:35:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:55.478-08:00Featured Nonprofit Job: Senior Director Foundation RelationsWhat's your motivation when you look for a nonprofit job? Fundraising? Contribution to a cause for which you care? You can get both of these things and more by applying to our latest featured position, from the American Heart Association (AHA).<br /><br />The San Francisco, Calif.-based organization is looking to hire a <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/5044608/senior-director-foundation-relations" target="_blank">Senior Director of Foundation Relations</a>. This position, serving the areas of Northern California, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Washington, will build relationships between top foundations in order to secure increased revenue for AHA's mission. Special emphasis will be placed on six-figure gifts, as the organization has a fundraising goal of $785,200 for the fiscal year.<br /><br />Does this sound like a job you in which you would be interested? If so, make sure you meet the following requirements as laid out by AHA:<br /><br /><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Journalism or related field.</li><li>5+ years’ development experience in the non-profit sector with a successful track record in developing and maintaining high-level foundation relationships, securing foundation grants, stewardship, reporting impactful outcomes, etc.</li><li>Ability to deal professionally in a corporate and non-profit environment and assume responsibility for guiding grants and programs from inception through completion.</li><li>Exceptional communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast paced, goal- and deadline-oriented environment with high expectations.</li><li>Ability to work outside standard business hours as needed.</li></ul><div>Head to our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/5044608" target="_blank">career center</a> for more details on what it takes to be a Senior Director of Foundation Relations.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-82079644403856993602012-12-17T06:23:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:55.562-08:00Featured Nonprofit Job: Director Of Peer To Peer FundraisingInterested in <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/careertips/fundraisingstaff.htm" target="_blank">fundraising positions</a>? Our newest featured nonprofit job offers the opportunity to work in that field with an organization that is known around the country: Save the Children.<br /><br />The Westport, Conn.-based nonprofit is looking to hire a <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/careertips/fundraisingstaff.htm" target="_blank">Director of Peer to Peer Fundraising</a> (P2P) to develop and execute its strategy in that area. This strategy will focus on empowering individuals and groups to raise funds on behalf of the agency by allowing them to communicate and solicit prospective donors from their own networks and communities. The Director of Peer to Peer will be responsible for development P2P campaigns that incorporate both offline and online strategies for individuals, schools and community organizations. <br /><br />Other responsibilities include:<br /><br /><ul><li>Developing integrated P2P annual strategy with Signature Events, Gift Catalog, and other campaigns including emergency opportunities when applicable;</li><li>Developing retention and communication strategy for P2P program and specific campaigns utilizing both offline and online communications including mobile and social media;</li><li>Identifying most favorable markets/verticals to implement P2P strategy and review current schools and community organizations strategy for optimization;</li><li>Researching (in collaboration with ICM team) and determine most effective tools including but not limited to online P2P fundraising platforms, widgets, fundraising pages, etc; and,</li><li>Continuing to assess industry for trends and best practices.</li></ul><div>All applicants must meet the following qualifications:</div><div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in related field.</li><li>Minimum of five to seven years experience in direct response marketing.</li><li>Previous management of direct reports.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and motivational skills.</li><li>Strong written and verbal English communication skills.</li><li>Strong team building and leadership skills.</li><li>Strong organization and follow-up skills.</li></ul><div>You can find out more about this job by visiting our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/5042527" target="_blank">career center</a>.</div></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-24414884353903820622012-12-17T00:03:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:08.709-08:00Job Interview Question: "Do You Have Any Questions?"<h1><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Easy job interview question? Think again</span></h1><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Reprinted with permission from <a href="http://www.jobbound.com/blog/freeadvice/answering-tough-interview-questions-do-you-have-any-questions/" target="_blank">jobbound.com</a>.</i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobinterviewquestions2.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="resume" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"><br /></div><br /><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"><br /></script><fb:like font="" href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2011/07/job-interview-question-do-you-have-any.html" layout="button_count" send="true" show_faces="false" width="100"></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2011/07/job-interview-question-do-you-have-any.html" type="in/share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />“Do you have any questions?” Finally, the interviewer has stopped spouting off questions, and he is curious to see what questions you may have. During the interview, the company is trying to get to know you, but you also are interviewing the company to see if it would be a good fit. Your questions are a great way to explore and see if it’s a nice match.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Have a couple questions – good question</b>s. It doesn’t matter how many interviews you have at the same company or even with same person, you always want to have two or three (not fifteen) questions at the end of every interview. You should ask questions that will help you discover if this is the place where you want to be at least eight hours every day. Questions often fall into three camps: business-related, job-related, or personal. You should brainstorm a few before the interview. Here’s some samples to get your ideas flowing:<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Business-Related Questions</b><br /><br /><br /><br />How has you business been influenced by the shaky economy?<br /><br />How does someone advance in this company?<br /><br />Where do you see the company in ten years?<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />Has the recent merger had an impact on customer service?<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Job-related questions</b><br /><br /><br /><br />How would you describe the corporate culture?<br /><br />What is the management style in this department?<br /><br />What are some of the skills and abilities necessary for someone to succeed in this job?<br /><br />What makes someone successful at this company?<br /><br />How do you measure and determine success for this position?<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Personal questions</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Why did you decide to join this company?<br /><br />What do you like most about working here?<br /><br />What is the most challenging thing about working here?<br /><br />If you could change one thing about the company, what would it be?<br /><br />What do you consider your company’s strengths and weaknesses?<br /><br />You should always have a few “soft” questions in your back pocket, if you find your inquisitive nature going dry at the end of an interview. It’s nice to have personal questions that you can ask anyone in any department or at any level, and it’s OK to ask different interviewers the same personal questions.<br /><br /><br /><br />You never want to ask obvious questions that you can find out from the job description or the web site such as “Who are your clients?” or “Where are your offices located?”<br /><br /><br /><br />Also, don’t ask the salary question during the interview. You wait to ask those questions once you have received the job offer.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Pay attention to the answer and ask a follow up question</b>. A great question and answer session and conversation at the end of your interview can leave a lasting impression.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/job-interview-question-do-you-have-any.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/job-interview-question-do-you-have-any.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-17915637676816009482012-12-14T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:08.794-08:005 Types of interviewers and how to prepare for them<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Which job interviewer are you facing?</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobinterviewquestions5.jpg" style="float: right; height: 175px; width: 125px;" title="job interview" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/05/job-interview-questions-job-interview.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/05/job-interview-questions-job-interview.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href=""></a><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><br /><br />Not everyone <b>interviews</b> with the same format, passion, process and questions. There are some old standards out there that some interviewers follow, while others take their own path, especially the entrepreneurs. There are different types of interviewers and with some forethought you can be prepared to interview successfully, no matter which type you encounter.<br /><br /><br /><br />Keep in mind that an interviewer’s personality and their style make a difference in the outcome. For example, a hotel front desk clerk learns quickly to read a person’s personality as they approach the desk. This is key to customer service because the clerk quickly adapts in order to meet the needs of that customer. A food server listens carefully to a table of guests to assess the mood and friendliness of each person or the group and know how to provide them with excellent service.<br /><br /><br /><br />Take caution though: if you misread the personality of the interviewer, you might make some mistakes that could cause you to not move further in the hiring process. Here we share the most common types of interviewers to help you make your own “first impression” style assessment, which can arm you with what you need to position yourself in the <i>interview</i>. These are just some simple rules to follow allowing you to be more comfortable at the onset of the interview.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. The Non-Stop Talker</b><br /><br /><br /><br />You’ve seen the type – they talk more than they ask questions. This sometimes presents a vulnerable situation whereby the interviewer chats personally and sucks you into feeling comfortable enough to move with the conversation. This might lead you to state some information that you might not want to reveal at this time. Be polite and respond with friendliness as the interviewer will appreciate this quality. So carefully listen to the questions and respond in a professional manner. Wait for those opportunities to ask pertinent questions relative to the position or the company. It shows your interest in what the interviewer has to say and allows them to continue with their chatter.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. The Drill Sergeant</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Opposite of the chatter is the interviewer who maintains domination over the conversation by firing off a list of <i>questions</i> in a monotone voice. This might be a bit intimidating but their goal might be to do just that – make you nervous. Maintain your eye contact with strong earnest, remain calm and confident, look for ways to return some questions, and provide solid answers without adding chatter. Stick to the pertinent information and be ready for the continued drill.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/job-interview-questions-job-interview.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/job-interview-questions-job-interview.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-3228688235289873682012-12-13T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:08.884-08:00The Big Job Search Lies<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Four myths that won’t land you the job</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobs99.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="jobs" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fbig-job-search-lies.html&send=true&layout=button_count&width=100&show_faces=false&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><br /><br /><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/07/big-job-search-lies.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />You’ve been lied to, bamboozled, misled and fooled by the people you are closest to. Your well-meaning parents, friends, and even your spouses have led you down the path to perpetual unemployment.<br /><br /><br /><br />Everyone, right or wrong, wants to give you their opinion of the best way to land a <b>job</b>. These are some you should ignore:<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Keep applying</b><br /><br /><b><br /><br /></b><br /><br />For different jobs, yes. For the same <i>job</i>, no. Appyling over and over may have actually been a good idea at some point, before electronic applications became widely used. Paper applications are easily misplaced, or lost in a big stack, but that’s not the case anymore.<br /><br /><br /><br />Over time, the paper application has been phased out and replaced by electronic applications. Sometimes these are emailed directly to hiring managers. Sometimes they’re sorted and stored by sophisticated software called an Applicant Tracking System. This system allow employers to keep applications on file, where they can be easily retrieved and reviewed. There’s no need to apply more than once every 90 days or so, and in many cases you won’t be able to. It is more likely to annoy a hiring manager than show persistence.<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><b>2. Employers never check your history</b><br /><br /><b><br /><br /></b><br /><br />This just flat out isn’t true. Employers are willing to spend the big bucks on hiring the right people, and they do. Background checking is a nearly $1 billion dollar per year industry, and that doesn’t include drug, credit and reference checks.<br /><br /><br /><br />If the prospect of a background check concerns you, the best thing you can do for yourself is be honest. 80 percent of employers will check your background in some way, so lying will only get you caught during the interview process, or fired if you somehow make it through.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/big-job-search-lies.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/big-job-search-lies.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-43058638169455871632012-12-13T00:00:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:08.969-08:0015 Interesting Facts About the Stock Market<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Ticker Tape Trivia</span></h1><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br /><i>By <a href="http://www.divinecaroline.com/user/profile/3080" target="_blank">Molly Mann Jones</a> for <a href="http://divinecaroline.com/" target="_blank">DivineCaroline.com</a></i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/stockmarket.jpg" style="float: right; height: 100px; width: 170px;" title="stock market" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2F15-interesting-facts-about-stock-market.html&layout=button_count&show_faces=false&width=100&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=21" style="border: none; height: 21px; overflow: hidden; width: 100px;"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><br /><br />I was an English major in college and didn’t go near a math class if I could help it, so my knowledge of <b>stocks and trading</b> is limited. But my interest in the history of Wall Street is keen, so I’ve collected many tidbits of information about the U.S. stock market over the years. For example, did you know the origin of the term “bull market,” or when ticker tape came into use? Here, fifteen fun facts about our nation’s financial trading center, from StockMarketTrivia.com.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Let’s Get Our Terms Straight</b><br /><br /><br /><br />1. A <i>stock</i> is a share of ownership in a company that can be bought, sold, or traded. A <i>bond</i> is a loan to a company that can be bought, sold, or traded.<br /><br /><br /><br />2. The origins of the phrases bull market and bear market are obscure. A bull market is characterized by investor confidence, and the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) cites an 1891 usage as the earliest for the term. It may come from the French bulle spéculative, meaning a speculative market bubble. The OED points to London bearskin “jobbers” (market makers), who would sell bearskins before the bears had actually been caught. The bear became associated with short selling; jobbers would sell bearskins they did not own in anticipation of falling prices, which would enable them to buy them later for an additional profit. That would explain why the term bear market refers to declining investor confidence and deteriorating financial conditions.<br /><br /><br /><br />3. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of several <i>stock marke</i>t indices created by Wall Street Journal editor and Dow Jones & Company cofounder Charles Dow. The average is named after Dow and one of his business associates, Edward Jones; it’s an index that shows how thirty large, publicly owned companies based in the United States have traded during a standard session. It is the second-oldest U.S. market index after the Dow Jones Transportation Average, which Dow also created. Along with the NASDAQ Composite, the S&P 500 Index, and the Russell 2000 Index, the Dow is one of the most closely watched benchmark indices. Although Dow compiled the index to gauge the performance of the industrial sector within the American economy, the index’s performance continues to be influenced not only by corporate and economic factors, but also by domestic and foreign political events and natural disasters that could affect economic scenarios.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>History of the NYSE</b><br /><br /><br /><br />4. Stock trading may have begun as early as 9000–8000 BC, at which time clay tokens were used for accounting. Unfortunately, writing hadn’t been invented at that time, so there is no way to confirm this possibility.<br /><br /><br /><br />5. Later, around 4000–3000 BC, an item called a bulla (plural: bullae or bullas) came into use. This was like a clay purse that contained accounting tokens and was completely sealed. The bullae often had seals imprinted on them, and eventually had notations written on them designating how many tokens were inside and what they represented: for example, a certain number of sheep. These inscriptions on the outside of the bullae led to what is called cuneiform, the earliest form of writing, and may have been another source of the phrase bull market.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/15-interesting-facts-about-stock-market.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/15-interesting-facts-about-stock-market.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-20253803338895250402012-12-12T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:09.053-08:0010 Things Employers & Recruiters Want From Job Seekers<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Get a job with these 10 qualities</span></h1><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Reprinted with permission from <a href="http://www.careerealism.com/employers-recruiters-want/" target="_blank">careerealism.com</a>.</i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobs30.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="resume" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?app_id=185934474787280&href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2F10-things-employers-recruiters-want.html&send=true&layout=button_count&width=100&show_faces=false&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=21" style="border: none; height: 21px; overflow: hidden; width: 100px;"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2011/05/10-things-employers-recruiters-want.html" type="in/share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Every <b>job hunter</b> has the same question: What do employers look for, and how can I best show I’ve got “it?”<br /><br /><br /><br />A few days ago, I attended a panel discussion for career coaches led by three of the leading recruiters in Greater Boston. Each recruiter had the assignment of explaining their view of today’s hiring environment, what employers are looking for, and then to give a few tips for candidates. The recruiters deal with different specialties, including: Human Resources, Medical Devices, Information Technologies (IT), and Marketing. Nonetheless they agreed on one thing: Five years ago, if an employer listed a <i>job</i> with 8-10 bullet points of “requirements,” a candidate might have been hired if he/she only had 3-4 of them. But today, virtually every client of theirs wants “12 out of 10 requirements to be evidenced – just to get the initial phone interview.”<br /><br /><br /><br />It comes as no surprise they all report both recruiters and companies are being inundated by resumes, as more people are chasing fewer and fewer jobs. In this environment, they report employers have come to view <b>job boards</b> like Monster as counter-effective. When they advertise a position, they get SO MANY responses it becomes an overwhelming task just to sort through all the extraneous resumes to find the quality people who would be of interest. Result? They are utilizing alternative methods of identifying and recruiting top talent. It is more time efficient and effective for both corporate (in-house) and contingency (third party) recruiters to scour LinkedIn and other social media sites to find candidates worth pursuing. More and more, self-submitted resumes are not responded to because they aren’t even read!<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Employers are looking for the following:</b><br /><br /><br /><br />1. Candidates are expected to clearly articulate their accomplishments as part of their personal brand. LinkedIn profiles must highlight an individual successes and results! Skills are important – but only insofar as candidates use them to attain results. Never lead with: “XX years of experience doing…” Each resume bullet point should tell a story: “Accomplished X by doing Y, resulting in Z.”<br /><br /><br /><br />2. Clear branding. Know who you are, what you offer, and what you are after. Be comfortable with your own story, and have that story down pat. Convey it consistently in your resume, LinkedIn profile, on Facebook, and increasingly on Twitter. Tip: get all those references to partying, and anything that wouldn’t well represent an employer’s brand off your own Facebook page – NOW! LinkedIn is seen as a way screen people in, and Facebook is viewed as a means to screen people out – even before an individual knows he or she might be considered.<br /><br /><br /><br />3. Fit, fit, and fit! It’s the buzzword of the decade, but it means different things to different companies. Fit goes beyond the <i>job</i> requirements and speaks to an individual’s experience working in a similar type organization in size, product/service, marketplace or geography. Questions of “fit” go to the concerns. Would a given candidate be happy working as part of this company/team…and would the people here be happy to work side by side with this individual? If hired, would the person last? Commonly, employers are utilizing behavioral interviewing to determine if a candidate is a “fit.”<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />4. One recruiter put it this way, <i>“The length of time [companies are taking] to fill openings is increasing. Companies are increasingly picky about who they hire. But they are hiring people who have ‘bull’s eye’ skill sets, have industry experience, and are a fit for their particular corporate culture.”</i> <b>More and more, you have to have all three to be hired, and candidates should adjust their job search accordingly.</b><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-things-employers-recruiters-want.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-things-employers-recruiters-want.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-36894503601671130192012-12-11T06:32:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:55.648-08:00Director Of Development Wanted: Featured Nonprofit JobShaker Village in Harrodsburg, Ky., a nonprofit devoted to the architecture of the Shakers, is looking to hire a <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/5033565/director-of-development" target="_blank">Director of Development</a>. Interested in learning more about this featured nonprofit job? Read on for more details.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Whoever is chosen to be the Director of Development for Shaker Village will be the first person to hold such a position full-time for the organization. The chosen applicant will establish and lead a major gift campaign, and will plan and execute a multi-million dollar capital campaign. This position reports directly to the President/CEO of the organization and will serve as a member of the senior management staff.<br /><br />The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:<br /><br /><ul><li>Three to five years experience successfully soliciting major gifts;</li><li>Experience in creating approaches to major donors;</li><li>A personal interest in the mission of Shaker Village;</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills;</li><li>Bachelor's degree or higher in related field;</li><li>Ability to work both independently and in a team; and,</li><li>Strong organizational skills.</li></ul><div>You can find out more information, including information on how to apply for this job, by visiting our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/5033565" target="_blank">career center</a>.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-55509233400112990212012-12-11T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:09.139-08:0010 Resume Mistakes That Ruin Your Job Search<h1><span style="font-size: large;">The resume mistakes that you have to know</span></h1><span style="font-size: small;"><i>This article was reprinted with permission from <a href="https://www.15secondresume.com/?option=com_content&view=article&id=14&Itemid=16" target="_blank">15secondresume.com</a></i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/resumewriting15.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="resumes" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=185934474787280&xfbml=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=185934474787280&xfbml=1"><br /></script><fb:like action="like" font="" href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2011/08/10-resume-mistakes-that-ruin-your-job.html" layout="button_count" send="true" show_faces="false" width="100"></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2011/08/10-resume-mistakes-that-ruin-your-job.html" type="in/share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6399372143298042920&postID=6467225309078964100"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Does your <b>resume</b> contain mistakes that are preventing you from being considered for that “ideal” job? There’s a good chance it is, even if you had it prepared by a resume professional. With an average of six job seekers for every job opening in the US, recruiters and hiring managers receive thousands of resumes for every listing. With that in mind you have about five seconds to convince them to read further and they will spend no more than 15 seconds before deciding to interview or not. Most recruiters will tell you that when they scan <i>resumes</i> they are initially looking for easy reasons to eliminate candidates in order to “reduce the pile” of email trash. Here are some common blunders that offered by veteran recruiters.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Unprofessional contact information</b><br /><br /><br /><br />If you’re using an email address that sounds something like “Billy&JohnnysDad@” you’re giving recruiters and hiring managers a quick reason to say no. A similar blunder is using an email address that appears like some kind of code “pbi439_jht@”. If you’re resume makes it to the interview pile you may never know it because an assistant accidentally miss-typed your email. Give your job search a boost and create a new email address that is simple and professional. Your first and last name is the best way to go and if that’s not available through your preferred provider just <input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" />add a middle initial or a simple number to the end. While you’re reviewing your contact information take a few minutes to consider the phone number you’re providing. Make sure you’re voicemail sounds clear and professional. Don’t use a phone number that is shared, use a cell phone or have a dedicated line added through you’re provider.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Including a “me-focused” objective</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Employers don’t care what you want; they care about solving a problem. They want to hire a person who will solve their problem and are not particularly concerned about where they fit into your career goals. While that may be a question during an interview, on the <i>resume </i>you need to focus on how you can help the company. What you should include is a headline or branding statement that speaks directly to what the employer needs. This should be refined and customized for each offering.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>3. Highlighting job duties, instead of accomplishments </b><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> Resumes should primarily have high-impact statements about your accomplishments that relate directly to the job description. This allows you to sell yourself as the best candidate. 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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-682281358697902102012-12-10T07:53:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:55.733-08:0010 Red Flags For EmployersStop me if this sounds familiar: You've submitted one <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs" target="_blank">job application</a> after another yet, for all of your hard work, you don't have any positive results. This is an experience that many <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/" target="_blank">job seekers</a> are very familiar with and while it can be partially blamed on the poor job market, there are times when the problem rests with you.<br /><br />It's a hard thing to admit sometimes, but applicants often inadvertently set themselves up for failure by having huge red flags throughout their application. Even things that don't seem like that big of a deal can scream "Don't hire me!" to prospective employers.<br /><br />While there are plenty of potential red flags that can alert hiring managers, here are the 10 of which you should be most aware:<br /><br /><ul><li><b>There's no contact information on your resume.</b></li><li><b>There are long, <a href="http://nptjobs.blogspot.com/2011/10/explaining-gaps-in-employment.html" target="_blank">unexplained gaps</a> between your previous jobs.</b></li><li><b>You didn't prepare enough for the job interview.</b></li><li><b>You didn't provide any references.</b></li><li><b>You don't have anything positive to say about your previous employers.</b></li><li><b>You've held multiple jobs in the past six months.</b></li><li><b>Your interview answers are inconsistent.</b></li><li><b>You don't show any flexibility.</b></li><li><b>There doesn't appear to be any effort put into your application (i.e., your resume was clearly a copy-paste job).</b></li><li><b>You don't have any clearly defined career goals.</b></li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Drivers work in several capacities; there are route drivers, cab drivers, courier drivers, truck drivers – the possibilities are endless. No matter which setting they are working in, their responsibilities are more or less the same. They drive a vehicle and perform other jobs related to their individual job environment. </span> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The following cover letter sample tells us what trade skills a driver needs in order to qualify for a job in this category.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Driver Cover Letter Sample</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">542 Hull Avenue</span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 45.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Deerfield</span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">, NH 53434</span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">December 9, 2012</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Mr. Christopher Cole</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Manager HR</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Acme Car Rentals</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 45.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">882 Parade Road</span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 45.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Deerfield</span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">, NH 44322</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 45.0pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 45.0pt;"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Re: Driver Position at </span></span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><b>Acme Car Rentals (ID 21022)</b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Dear Mr. Cole:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 45.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">It has come to my attention that Acme Car Rentals is looking for someone to fill the position of a Driver. Possessing a valid NH driver’s license and an excellent driving record, I am confident that I am the person you are looking for. Although I have worked largely in a private capacity, I am positive that I possess the experience and the proficiency that is required to do justice to this job.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 45.0pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 45.0pt;">I am a strong candidate for this job because<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> I possess the necessary expertise to drive both cars and trucks. I comprehend the need for excellent customer services and able to ensure that no customer is left dissatisfied. Since I have spent most of my professional life working with a diverse populace, I am confident with interacting with all kinds of people as is a necessary part of this position.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 45.0pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 45.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Please find my resume enclosed with this resume for your consideration. I will call your office to ask for an interview after the weekend. Alternately, I am available at (111) 111-1111 if you need to contact me.<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Thank you for considering my application for the position of Driver at Acme Car Rentals.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Sincerely,</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">(Signature)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Charles Bingham</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Enc. 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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-21940098699165867452012-12-07T06:41:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:55.817-08:004 Ways To Mishandle Salary NegotiationsJob interviews are tough, but <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/careertips/salary-offer.htm" target="_blank">salary negotiations</a> can make them look like a walk in the park. One small misstep in the process and you could find yourself without that job offer.<div><br /></div><div>Many job seekers know what they want in terms of <a href="http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/salarysurvey" target="_blank">salary and benefits</a>, but are hesitant to say it for fear of pricing themselves out of the job. That is certainly a legitimate concern, but it's one that can be easily erased simply be <b>doing your homework</b>. Do some research to determine what the standard pay rates and perks are for the position so you know if what you are asking for is too much.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you don't do your homework, you leave yourself at risk of mishandling the negotiations. Here are four other things to avoid:</div><div><ul><li><b>Not Thinking About Yourself: </b>If you don't think seriously about the income you need, you may end up taking a job that will leave you struggling to pay for everyday items. If the salary you need is out of line with the standard rates, look for a position that will pay you what you need.</li><li><b>Laying All Your Cards On The Table: </b>Job interviewers will often ask you to name a specific number you have in mind, but you should always try to avoid this. Use answers such as "If I do receive an offer, I want it to be reasonable" or "I will consider any offer that fits my needs." If you are pressed for a number, give a range rather than a specific answer.</li><li><b>Neglecting To Ask About Benefits: </b>Salary is important but you shouldn't forget to ask about what <a href="http://shop.nptimes.com/2012nonprofitbenefitsreport.aspx" target="_blank">benefits</a> you would be getting. Healthcare is especially important, given that the Affordable Care Act of 2010 requires all individuals to have coverage.</li><li><b>Not Giving A Counter-Offer: </b>Most organizations are not going to offer you the highest salary right off the bat; that's simply not the way negotiations work. Using the knowledge you have acquired from your research, you should present a counter-offer that is fair for both you and the company.</li></ul></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-52882267417204995352012-12-07T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:09.309-08:003 Job Search Mistakes Everybody Makes<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Finding a job is tough, but these 3 mistakes could really cost you</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobsearch42.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="jobs" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2F3-job-search-mistakes-everybody-makes.html&send=true&layout=button_count&width=100&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><br /><br /><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/04/3-job-search-mistakes-everybody-makes.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Many of you are making 3 serious <strong>job search</strong> mistakes. We need to clear these up if you want to get a job. <br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;">#1: You believe your job search is completely dependent on your resume and cover letter.</span> <br /><br /><br /><br />Wrong. In a perfect world, your resume is more of a formality than a necessity. If someone already knows you or has received an excellent recommendation of you, they are more focused on getting to know you in the <em>interview</em> rather than picking through the details of your resume. <br /><br /><br /><br />A bad resume is definitely getting cut, but a great resume does not guarantee you the job. <br /><br /><br /><br />Let’s be honest, I don’t care how many cool internships you’ve had or what your GPA is: many employers feel that an entry-level candidate is an entry-level candidate. In large companies you may have to meet a certain GPA or major requirement, but much past that, it’s all about you. <br /><br /><br /><br />Your <strong>personal brand is what lands you a job</strong>. Not your resume. Your personal brand should match online, offline, in your personality and in your appearance. The way you write your LinkedIn profile, what you say online, and who you meet in person are a few important aspects of a job seekers personal brand. <br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">#2: The Internet is the only tool you have used to aid your job search.</span> <br /><br /><br /><br />I’ve been doing a lot of research for Job Search Boot Camp and have found <strong>career</strong> expert, after career expert claiming that 80% of open positions are not posted online. They also claim that the vast majority of job seekers rely solely on the Internet to find a new job. <br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />To turn this idea into simple math, this means that roughly 80% of the people are going for 20% of the jobs. Not only are those online jobs way more competitive, they are most likely more generic than those you’d find offline. <br /><br /><br /><br />So what does this mean for you? It means that if you’re smart, you’d be playing in the offline field where you’d be one of the 20% looking at 80% of the jobs.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/3-job-search-mistakes-everybody-makes_23.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/3-job-search-mistakes-everybody-makes.html" style="color: black;">3</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/3-job-search-mistakes-everybody-makes_23.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-6109374384553549852012-12-06T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:09.395-08:008 Job Search Tips to Remember<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Secrets job seekers should know</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobpostings.jpg" style="float: right; height: 110px; width: 170px;" title="job search" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fjob-hunting-job-search-find-job.html&send=true&layout=button_count&width=100&show_faces=false&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/04/job-hunting-job-search-find-job.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Not getting the results you want in your job search? Here are eight ways to help put your search on fast-forward:<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Monitor your online time:</b> We’ve all experienced the phenomena of “online creep” where you log on to get one piece of information and three hours later, you’re still surfing the computer. Decide in advance how much time you need to spend online and then stick to it. If needed, set a timer to remind yourself that it’s time to move on to other activities.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Sign up for personal “job agents”</b>: Many sites now offer “personal job agents” that can automate your job search for you. After registering information about the specific type of <i>job</i> you are looking for, the agent notifies you by e-mail when jobs are posted on their database that meet your criteria. You can then apply for any position directly with the employer.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>3. Follow up your online correspondence:</b> Don’t sit around passively waiting for the phone to ring after you respond to a <i>job posting</i>. Take the initiative and follow-up by phone several days later to check on the status of your application. This one action can distinguish you from the competition and get you an interview.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>4. Use the job boards to scope out companies in active hiring mode:</b> Do you repeatedly see ads for multiple positions within the same company? Apply directly to those firms even if you don’t see a specific posting within your field of expertise. Chances are they’ll need employees in a variety of positions and departments.<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><b>5. Maximize the research capability of the internet:</b> The internet is the ultimate research tool. You can find out just about everything you need to know about companies and industries of interest – use that information to gain a competitive edge in your correspondence and interviews. One of my favorite resources for getting in-depth information on specific companies and industries is Vault.com. They have extensive reports on management consulting firms, law firms and a number of Fortune 500 companies (among others).<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/job-hunting-job-search-job-postings.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/job-hunting-job-search-job-postings.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-88937340252240879852012-12-05T19:52:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:13:25.110-08:00LPN Resume Objective ExamplesLPNs or licensed practical nurses work under the supervision of a registered nurse or a doctor depending on their individual setting. They are required to provide direct patient care in hospitals, clinics and care centers. <div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Licensed Practical Nurses are hired with great care; apart from a specific license, they are required to possess a personality that is befitting to this position. Since they work closely with patients, they need to strive hard to ensure that the patient is well taken care of and is well equipped to deal with his or her specific medical condition. They are also required to administer medication, takes samples for tests and to check and record patient vitals.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Since this is a position of extreme responsibility, LPNs are hired after extreme screening procedures. In order to be a successful candidate for this position, you may need to provide a would-be employer with certain information on your skills that will help him decide in favor of hiring you. Let us see how you can do this in a resume objective.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">LPN Resume Objectives</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse position with Sava Senior Care where I may use my compassionate nature and training in order to assist the residents with living a dignified life</li></ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;"><br /></div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Looking for a position of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Licensed Practical Nurse Kendo Hospice utilizing keen skills in nursing services and a profound commitment to the hospice’s mission</li></ul><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">To obtain a Licensed Practical Nurse position with Family Health Hospital utilizing training in nursing concepts and providing excellent patient care</li></ul><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Desire a position of LPN with Coral Reef Health Services. Offering working knowledge of practical nursing theories and policies along with a profound understanding of standard and advanced patient care</li></ul><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">A self-motivated Licensed Practical Nurse looking for a position at Hudson Healthcare utilizing adeptness at providing nursing care based on individualized patient care plans</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-7794926747521365672012-12-05T07:26:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:55.901-08:00Subscribe To The Nonprofit Jobs eNewsletterThe nature of the <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/" target="_blank">nonprofit jobs</a> market is always changing. According to a <a href="http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/article/detail/jobs-up-market-share-down-at-nonprofits-4353" target="_blank">study</a> earlier this year by Johns Hopkins University, the jobs in the sector expanded for the 10 years that positions in the general workforce shrunk. Specifically, nonprofit jobs increased an average of 2.1 percent each year from 2000 to 2010.<br /><br />It's important to keep up-to-date with the latest employment news from the sector, and there's no better way to do this than by signing up for our free nonprofit jobs <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/signup/index.html" target="_blank">eNewsletter</a>. Delivered every Wednesday, it presents the latest featured positions from our career center, a list of the current jobs available in each state, and an article designed to help you advance your <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/career-resources.html" target="_blank">career</a>.<br /><br />You can view a sample of the latest edition of the NPT Jobs eNewsletter <a href="http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/newsletter/549/December52012.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />In addition to jobs, you can also <a href="http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/content/subscription-form" target="_blank">sign up</a> for our other weekly and monthly eNewsletters:<br /><br /><ul><li><b>NPT Weekly</b>-Delivered every Monday, focuses on Management.</li><li><b>NPT Instant Fundraising: </b>Delivered every Tuesday, focuses on fundraising.</li><li><b>NPT TechnoBuzz: </b>Delivered second Thursday of every month, focuses on technology.</li><li><b>NPT Exempt: </b>Delivered third Thursday of every month, focuses on finance.</li></ul><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-62993713163582493232012-12-05T00:10:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:09.482-08:00Top 5 Unique Job Interview Strategies<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Interesting Pointers For Your Next Job Interview</span></h1><span style="font-size: small;"><i>This article was reprinted with permission from <a href="http://www.careerealism.com/job-interview-strategies/" target="_blank">http://www.careerealism.com</a></i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobinterviewquestions9.jpg" style="float: right; height: 110px; width: 180px;" title="job interview questions" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"></div><script>(function(d, s, id) {<br /> var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];<br /> if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;}<br /> js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;<br /> js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=185934474787280&xfbml=1";<br /> fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);<br />}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><br /><br /><br /><br /><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2011/09/5-job-interview-strategies.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="false"></fb:like><br /><br /><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/01/get-job-with-10-uncommon-job-hunt.html" type="in/share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6399372143298042920&postID=5978935204595176216"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />It can be overwhelming to think about how much work it actually entails to find a job in today’s web 2.0 world. If you are very serious about it, you have likely educated yourself in all the various facets of a job search and become well-equipped to go out and tackle the task. But, so have many others. Once a company narrows down the candidate pool to a group of people they want to meet, and you are one of them, it’s time to start thinking about your next steps. Only one person can be chosen in the end. When all things are equal, what makes you stand out?<br /><br /><br /><br />Finding strategic and creative ways to land <b>job interviews</b> is half the battle. Once you are chosen for an interview, it’s not always going to be enough to arrive early, smile at the right times, answer the questions properly, ask the right <input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" />questions, and then conduct all the proper follow-up tasks. Chances are you are going up against other candidates who will also be doing those same things. Now is the time to go that extra mile.<br /><br /><br /><br />The best proactive strategies are somewhat subtle in nature and just flow with the rest of the process. The following are the top five strategies 80% of candidates do not utilize:<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Confirm your interview.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />If you have at least a few days between when you set up your interview and when it actually takes place, use the extra time to your advantage. Call or e-mail to confirm the <i>interview</i>, and let them know you are really looking forward to it. Not very many candidates do this, yet it’s these little acts of professionalism that matter.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Develop a rapport with the people who interview you.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Typically interviews (including phone interviews), start out with some small talk. Don’t just answer questions asked of you, ask them questions too and get a lighthearted conversation going! Ask them how they are doing and maybe share a lighthearted story. Try to help take the rigid formality of a <i>job interview</i> down a notch so that the conversation can flow easier. If any of the interviewers share something of some level of significance, be creative and use that information in further communications. Your thank you letter to that person could briefly mention something that had come up. For example, if an interviewer mentioned that his or her child was sick, why not briefly mention in your thank you letter that you hope his or her child is feeling better? 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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-10999423718399999132012-12-04T06:45:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:55.985-08:008 Ways To Get Your Resume SeenSome job seekers believe like they are sending their <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobseekers/profile/" target="_blank">resume</a> into a black hole when they submit them to an organization. More often than not your application will get to the recipient but there are times when that feeling about black holes is legitimate, all because of a new technology some employers use.<br /><br />More organizations are making use of what are called an <a href="http://nptjobs.blogspot.com/2012/07/5-ways-to-improve-your-job-search.html" target="_blank">applicant tracking systems</a> to filter out resumes that don't match what they want from applicants. These devices will automatically reject applications that don't contain certain keywords, but they will also affect resumes that aren't formatted properly. Below are eight steps to ensure your document is seen by human eyes:<br /><br /><ul><li>Save your resume as a "text only" or plain "plain text" file.</li><li>Re-open your file. All graphics should have been removed but, if they haven't, delete them. Use equal signs instead of lines or borders, and replace bullet points with asterisks (*) or hyphens (-).</li><li>Limit your margins to no more than 65 characters wide.</li><li>Use an easy-to-scan font such as Courier, Arial, or Helvectica.</li><li>Eliminate any bold, italics, or underlining.</li><li>Introduce major sections in all caps rather than using special fonts.</li><li>Keep all text aligned to the left.</li><li>Use the space bar to indent text rather than using tab.</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-11876825001020990362012-12-04T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:09.568-08:006 Reasons Your Resume Got No Response<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Job seekers - are companies just not into you?</span></h1><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>by Larry Buhl, for Yahoo! HotJobs</i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/resume45.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="college grads" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2F6-reasons-your-resume-got-no-response.html&send=true&layout=button_count&width=100&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><br /><br /><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/04/6-reasons-your-resume-got-no-response.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />In the best of times responding to a <strong><em>job listing</em></strong> can feel like sending your resume out to sea in a bottle. But at least you received a call or an email acknowledgement. Now, with the volume of applicants higher than ever, you're more likely to hear nothing.<br /><br /><br /><br />If there is a resounding silence from your queries, keep looking and networking. But you can also do some sleuthing to give you a better chance of standing out next time. Recruiters and <em>career</em> experts agree that, if you didn't get an interview or phone call -- or even a thank-you email -- it may be due to at least one of six reasons. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>1. They're just not that into you.</strong> <br /><br /><br /><br />You're good, but someone else more closely met the qualifications. In a tight <em>job</em> market employers can usually get exactly the type of candidate they want. A polite "thanks, but no thanks" letter or email would be nice. But don't expect it these days. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>2. They may be into you, as soon as they get to you.</strong> <br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />Companies receive so many submissions these days that they don't even have time to send out letters or confirmation emails. "I know a major software company that's taking more than three weeks just to send out acknowledgement notes, and some companies are spending months sifting through <em>resumes</em> for just one opening," workplace etiquette expert Sue Fox tells Yahoo! Hot Jobs.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>3. They would have been into you if you had followed directions.</strong> <br /><br /><br /><br />"Many <em>job listings</em> use the word 'must,' not 'it would be nice to,'" according to Dave Opton, CEO and founder of ExecuNet. "If it says you must have experience in X, then tailor your <strong>resume </strong>to show that," Opton says. <br /><br /><br /><br />If you're answering a job listing, be sure you respond in exactly the way the company wants. And be aware that if you're not applying for a specific job but rather sending out dozens or hundreds of form letters, your resume is likely to end up in companies' spam folders. <br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/6-reasons-your-resume-got-no-response_23.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/6-reasons-your-resume-got-no-response.html" style="color: black;">3</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/6-reasons-your-resume-got-no-response_23.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-20486909098648899682012-12-04T00:03:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:09.653-08:00Your Student Loans Will Affect Your Credit Score<h1><span style="font-size: large;">A financial lesson to for new graduates</span></h1><em>This guest post was written by <a href="http://www.gobankingrates.com/">Go Banking Rates</a>, bringing you informative personal finance content and helpful tools, as well as the best interest rates on financial services nationwide. Visit them online to read more <a href="http://www.gobankingrates.com/loans/student-loans/">student loan</a> articles.</em><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/creditscore3.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="credit score" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=185934474787280&xfbml=1"><br /></script><fb:like font="" href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/08/your-student-loans-will-affect-your.html" layout="button_count" send="true" show_faces="false" width="100"></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/08/your-student-loans-will-affect-your.html" type="in/share"><br /></script><br /><br /><br /><br />Student loans are a form of debt, which means having one will affect your credit score. Of course, it's pretty hard to get through school without one.<br /><br /><br /><br />If you're worried about the impact a student loan could have on your credit, know that how you handle it will determine whether that effect is positive or negative.<br /><br /><h3>How a Credit Score is Calculated</h3>Your credit score is an extremely important number. As a soon-to-be or recent college grad, your credit score will play a huge role in your financial future. Basically, it gives lenders and creditors an idea of how financially responsible you are--how heavily you rely on credit and whether you pay bills on time, for example--and helps them judge the level of risk you present as a borrower.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gofreecredit.com/r/4cf400a52d/?subid=468x60"></a><br /><br /><div align="left"><br /><br /></div><br /><br />Your credit score will play into how easily you can obtain credit cards, loans and even an apartment, so taking care of it now will save you a lot of grief in the future. Here's a breakdown of how your score is calculated:<br /><br /><ul><li><strong>Payment History:</strong> Your ability to consistently pay bills on time makes up 35 percent of your score.</li><br /><li><strong>Amount Owed:</strong> Coming in at a close second, the amount of debt you owe is 30 percent.</li><br /><li><strong>Credit History:</strong> At 15 percent, the length of time you've been using credit is also considered.</li><br /><li><strong>New Credit: </strong>10 percent of your credit score is reliant upon how often you open up new lines of credit.</li><br /><li><strong>Types of Credit: </strong>Also at 10 percent, the varied types of credit you possess (credit card, student loan, auto loan, etc.) will affect your score.</li><br /></ul><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/your-student-loans-will-affect-your.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/your-student-loans-will-affect-your.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-14166468933340964452012-12-03T12:12:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:56.070-08:00New Grant Opportunities From NPT<i>Cross-Posted From T<a href="http://nptimes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">he NonProfit Times Blog</a></i><br /><br />We are continuing to post new opportunities to our <a href="http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/authors/grant-finder" target="_blank">grant page</a>, with three more being added today from the <a href="http://www.ieee.org/index.html" target="_blank">IEEE Foundation</a>. Two of those three grants fall under newly added categories: Technology and Human Services.<br /><br />While both categories are important, we're going to feature the <a href="http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/article/detail/human-services-1-5043" target="_blank">Human Services</a> posting here. Take a look: <br /><br /><b>Type of Grant: Human Services</b><br /><b>Grant Name: Applying Technology for Humanitarian Causes</b><br /><b>Agency(s): IEEE Foundation Closing Date for Applications: Two deadlines – March 15, 2013 or August 6, 2013 </b><br /><br /><b>Description: </b><br /><br />The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Foundation is offering grant opportunities for organizations seeking ways to improve the lives of others using technology. The IEEE Foundation supports projects that implement or disseminate replicable, sustainable, technology-based solutions for humanitarian issues in underserved and underprivileged areas.<br /><br /><b>Eligible Organizations:</b><br /><br />All nonprofits are eligible to apply for a grant as long as they meet the following requirements:<br /><br /><ul><li>The organization in question must be an IEEE unit or a charitable organization;</li><li>It must agree to IEEE’s Grant Reporting Guidelines (https://www.ieee.org/organizations/foundation/guidelines.html);</li><li>It must accept the Foundation’s Grant Payment Terms & Conditions (https://www.ieee.org/organizations/foundation/requestgrantpayment.html);</li><li>The project must be five years or less in duration; and, </li><li>It must fit within one or more of IEEE’s focus areas (in this case, humanitarian). </li></ul><br />Grant payments depend on the length of the project. For example, programs that are 12 months or less in duration will receive 50 percent of the initial award payment after the Grantee has completed an IRS Form W-9. The remaining 50 percent will be paid after the final Grant Report has been submitted along with a financial statement.<br /><br />You can find out more information at <a href="https://www.ieee.org/organizations/foundation/grants.html" target="_blank">https://www.ieee.org/organizations/foundation/grants.html </a><br /><br />***<br />You can take a look at the other opportunities by visiting the <a href="http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/authors/grant-finder" target="_blank">NPT Grant Finder</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-35544708125529949862012-12-03T00:01:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:09.738-08:0010 Weaknesses That'll Destroy Your Job Interview<h1><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Big Job Interview, Little Mistakes</span></h1><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i>This article was reprinted with permission from <a href="http://danielhenrygroup.com/career-management-blog/bid/123855/10-Weaknesses-to-Destroy-From-Your-Job-Interview-Strategy" target="_blank">danielhenrygroup.com</a></i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobinterviewquestions9.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 180px;" title="job interviews" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-hashtags="JobInterview" data-via="NewGradLife" href="https://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script><br />!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");<br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"><br /></div><br /><script><br />(function(d, s, id) {<br /> var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];<br /> if (d.getElementById(id)) return;<br /> js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;<br /> js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1&appId=299977000476";<br /> fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);<br />}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));<br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2012/07/job-interview-weaknesses-tips-10.html" type="in/share"><br /></script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2012/07/job-interview-weaknesses-tips-10.html" layout="button_count" send="true" show_faces="true" width="100"></fb:like> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />You've gotten your foot "in the door", and have been invited to an on-site <i>interview</i>. Now is not the time to make any errors due to a lack of preparation. Avoiding these simple mistakes can allow for a more successful interview. Always be prepared with an interview strategy.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1.</b> <b>Make a nuisance of yourself and show up early for your interview or be late.</b> Suggestion: Don't be more then fifteen minutes early and don't be late.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2.</b> <b>Pester support staff and receptionists with questions or treat them rudely.</b> Suggestion: Treat support staff with adequate respect and leave them to their work.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>3. Don't bring a copy of your resume. </b> Suggestion: Bring multiple copies of your resume for <i>interview</i> staff, in case they need one to refer too.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>4.</b> <b>Don't ask questions or ask irrelevant questions. </b> Suggestion: Be prepared to ask smart and effective questions that will provide you with information you may need to know. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>5. Share a lot about yourself.</b> Suggestion: Share briefly about yourself in regards to being an asset to the given opportunity. Interviewers don't want to know about your winning the spelling bee.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-weaknesses-thatll-destroy-your-job.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-weaknesses-thatll-destroy-your-job.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-2350162930514200792012-11-30T06:35:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:56.154-08:00Handling A Termination MeetingFiring an employee is one of the hardest things a manager has to do and, with jobs hard to come by, it has become even more difficult. With the job market still sluggish, a firing can cause employees to react in ways they will later regret.<br /><br />Keeping in mind that no one will never react to the news of his termination with a smile, it's important to handle the final <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/careertips/employeeinterview.html" target="_blank">employee meeting</a> with care.<br /><br />According to Barbara Mitchell and Cornelia Gamlem in “The Big Book of HR,” two other people should always be present at the termination meeting to avoid disagreements about what was communicated: The employee's direct supervisor and a human resources representative. In addition, they wrote that the manager should plan out in advance what he wants to say, so that the message is clear.<br /><br />Other essential topics are:<br /><br /><ul><li>That a decision has been made to terminate employment;</li><li>The reason(s) and key facts supporting the decision;</li><li>The effective date of separation;</li><li>Separation package and <a href="http://shop.nptimes.com/2012nonprofitbenefitsreport.aspx" target="_blank">benefits</a>;</li><li>A review of the policy and procedures for giving references;</li><li>A review of applicable post-termination restrictions, such as non-compete or non-disclosure agreements;</li><li>What will happen immediately following the meeting (i.e. cleaning out the employee’s office);</li><li>Other activities such as an exit interview survey or outplacement meetings; and,</li><li>Whom to contact about post-termination issues.</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-73820722679953815642012-11-30T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:09.823-08:009 Steps to LinkedIn Networking for a Job<h1><span style="font-size: large;">A simple guide for job networking on LinkedIn</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/59-linkedin-logo.jpg" style="float: right; height: 130px; width: 130px;" title="jobs" /><br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="NewGradLife" data-hashtags="collegegrad">Tweet</a><br /><br /><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2F9-steps-to-linkedin-networking-for-job.html&send=true&layout=button_count&width=100&show_faces=false&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=21" style="border: none; height: 21px; overflow: hidden; width: 100px;"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="//platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><script type="IN/Share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/01/9-steps-to-linkedin-networking-for-job.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href=""></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Competition for advertised jobs is fierce. An advertised <strong><em>job posting</em></strong> can generate applications from thousands of potential candidates. Likewise, employers can cherry-pick potential employees. So how do you differentiate yourself while <em>job hunting</em> on LinkedIn? With all the tools for job seekers on the site you may get overwhelmed. Try this step-by-step process below and <strong>land a job</strong> on LinkedIn successfully! <br /><br /><br /><br />To increase your chances of generating a response including an interview from a job posting, you should: <br /><br /><br /><br />• Use LinkedIn to locate a company insider with a common connection (professional association, alum, etcetera) <br /><br />• Request an informational interview to determine if the job is still available, name of the hiring manager, desired characteristics of the potential employee, and etcetera <br /><br />• Customize your resume and cover letter using this information <br /><br />• Ask your company insider to deliver your resume and cover letter to the hiring manager <br /><br /><br /><br />Next, I am going to provide you with the steps I used to apply for a position last week with a Fortune 100 company. <br /><br />1. Go to <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/">http://www.linkedin.com/</a> <br /><br />2. Click on the “Advanced” link for the <u>Search People</u> field in the upper right region of your screen <br /><br />3. Select “Located in or near:” for the <u>Location</u> field <br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />4. Input a zip code for the <u>Postal Code</u> field and select the appropriate entry (such as 50 mi) for the <u>Within</u> field to ensure the location of the company is within this geographical range <br /><br />5. Input the name of the company in the <u>Company</u> field and select Current in the box below this field<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/9-steps-to-linkedin-networking-for-job.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/9-steps-to-linkedin-networking-for-job.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-38672982689029584162012-11-29T10:12:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:56.239-08:00Featured Nonprofit Job: Foundation OfficerHealthcare is one of the more popular fields in employment these days, and it's no different in the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit hospitals are always looking for new employees to help their cause. If you've always wanted to work at one of these organizations, our newest <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/careertips/jobs-special.htm" target="_blank">featured nonprofit job</a> should be of interest to you.<div><br /></div><div>Rady's Children's Hospital in San Diego, Calif., is looking to hire a <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/careertips/jobs-special.htm" target="_blank">Foundation Officer</a> to help with fundraising activities. Specifically, the chosen candidate will be responsible for the identification and qualification of prospective individual, private foundation, and corporate funding sources to support the planning, development, coordination and administration of a comprehensive major and planned gift fundraising program. The individual will also develop, implement and fulfill specific and targeted research and data-mining strategies for major gift and corporate donors and prospects.</div><div><br /></div><div>To be considered for this position, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, 2 years of experience, and effective written and oral communication skills. In addition, Rady's Children's Hospital prefers candidates to have the following qualifications:</div><div><ul><li>5 years of experience to include non-profit, prospect management, information access and research;</li><li>Proven background in the knowledge and use of computer systems including online databases, internet and public records;</li><li>Ability to handle confidential and sensitive materials; and,</li><li>Must work well as a team lead, team participant or independently, with minimal supervision.</li></ul><div>You can find out more about what it takes to be a Foundation Officer by visiting our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/5007809" target="_blank">career center</a>.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-31449755622955495612012-11-29T06:13:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:56.324-08:0012 Telecommuting Challenges<br /><a href="http://nptjobs.blogspot.com/2012/09/sound-telecommuting-policies-for.html" target="_blank">Telecommuting</a> is gaining in popularity among employees and even some employers, but workplace issues can still be issues, even if the workplace is home.<br /><br /> Jeff Tenenbaum, who chairs the Nonprofit Organizations Practice Group at Venable LLP, notes that federal and state labor laws still apply, even for telecommuters. There are other considerations that should be heeded when contemplating telecommuting.<br /> <ul><li>The suitability of certain positions to telecommuting?</li><li>Wage and hour requirements. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state counterparts raise issues for how nonprofits monitor telecommuter work schedules.</li><li>Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) issues.</li><li>Workers’ compensation laws.</li><li>Implications of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). An employer is not necessarily required to permit telecommuting merely because it is the employee’s preferred reasonable accommodation.</li><li>Anti-discrimination. Telecommuting typically raises concerns about disparate impact claims, which arise not from intentional discrimination but inadvertent problems arising from company policy.</li><li>Medical leave needs. The most common problem arises when employers use telecommuting to pressure employees not to take medical leave.</li><li>Privacy issues. These can conflict with an employer’s need to monitor the employee’s performance.</li><li>Protection of confidential and proprietary information. Home office equipment such as computers and other devices containing work product and sensitive information should be dedicated to work-related activities only.</li><li>Income taxes. Complications can arise when an employee telecommutes from a different state.</li><li>Tort liability. Liability insurance should cover the telecommuting employee’s home.</li><li>Zoning laws.</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-38774299105857389422012-11-29T01:13:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:09.909-08:005 Ways To Turn Off A Hiring Manager<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Job seekers beware</span></h1><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Reprinted with permission from <a href="http://www.fabjob.com/tips227.html" target="_blank">FabJob.com </a>.</i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/networkingevents77.jpg" style="float: right; height: 110px; width: 170px;" title="jobs" /><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"></div><div id="fb-root"></div><div id="fb-root"></div><script>(function(d, s, id) {<br /> var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];<br /> if (d.getElementById(id)) return;<br /> js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;<br /> js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1&appId=299977000476";<br /> fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);<br />}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2012/03/5-ways-to-turn-off-hiring-manager.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="false"></fb:like><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="NewGradLife" data-hashtags="collegegrad">Tweet</a><br /><br /><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><br /><br /><script data-counter="right" type="IN/Share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6399372143298042920&postID=1726210607032065032"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Are you high maintenance? Do your friends tease you about being a "diva"? Is one of your favorite phrases "enough about you, let's talk about me"? <br /><br /><br /><br />If you answered "no," check out the following behaviors, compiled from bad moves of dozens of real-life job-seekers, for ideas guaranteed to make a negative impression on employers.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Get More Information Before Applying </b><br /><br /><br /><br />Before you apply for a job, make sure you're not wasting your time going after a position that's beneath you. <input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><br /><br />When you see an ad for a job that looks interesting, phone the employer and demand to speak with the person in charge of hiring. Once you have that person on the phone (if necessary, keep phoning until they agree to take your call), grill them about the job. <br /><br /><br /><br />Get answers to questions such as: "How much does it pay? How much vacation time will I get? How big will my office be?" and anything else that's important to you. <br /><br /><br /><br />Finish by insisting that they fax or email the job description to you. <br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Create a Cover Letter That's All About You</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Start your cover letter with a strong statement such as "This is the type of position I've been looking for." <br /><br /><br /><br />Then go on to explain what you want in a job. For example, "I am searching for a financially rewarding position where I can gain experience and pursue my interests." Add that you see this job as a stepping-stone to something better. <br /><br /><br /><br />Even if they haven't asked for salary expectations, tell them the minimum amount they'll need to pay you "with benefits." <br /><br /><br /><br />Better yet, don't waste your valuable time writing a cover letter when anyone can see from your resume how lucky they would be to have you.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/5-ways-to-turn-off-hiring-manager_23.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">2</span></a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/5-ways-to-turn-off-hiring-manager.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">3</span></a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/5-ways-to-turn-off-hiring-manager_23.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Next Page</span></a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-34046166392735166882012-11-28T06:49:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:56.409-08:00Explaining Your Nonprofit's Hiring PolicyWhen writing a job description for your organization, it is important to hit all the key points job seekers want to know. That means explaining the <a href="http://shop.nptimes.com/2012-nonprofit-salary-benfits-report.aspx" target="_blank">salary and benefits</a> they will earn, the culture of the nonprofit, and the skills required for the job.<br /><br />Yet hiring managers shouldn't neglect to explain one other thing about their organization: Its <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/hiringtips.html" target="_blank">hiring policy</a>.<br /><br />Most candidates want to know as much as they can about how an organization hires employees. This allows them to set reasonable expectations about when they should hear back. In his book "Managing a Nonprofit Organization," Thomas Wolf wrote that the clearer your policies are, the less chance there is for misunderstandings.<br /><br />Wolf recommended organizations answer the following questions about their hiring policies:<br /><br /><ul><li>How are employees hired and is there a formal process with public notice required?</li><li>Are current employees given first preference for a job vacancy?</li><li>Is there an affirmative action policy?</li><li>Is hiring done solely on the basis of competency and qualifications?</li><li>Is every prospective employee allowed to see a job description?</li><li>Is there an official training period?</li><li>Do temporary or permanent part-time employees enjoy the same rights and benefits as full-time employees?</li><li>How often are salary ranges and job classifications reviewed and by whom?</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-23891503856780351322012-11-28T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:09.995-08:00Ten Mistakes that Can Sabotage Your Job Search<h1><span style="font-size: large;">How to be more efficient in your job search</span></h1><span style="font-size: x-small;">By Jay Edward Miller of alabamajobwatch.com</span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobs19.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="jobs" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Ften-mistakes-that-can-sabotage-your-job.html&send=true&layout=button_count&width=100&show_faces=false&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/06/ten-mistakes-that-can-sabotage-your-job.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href=""></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Your resume is the number one most power <b>job search</b> tool in your arsenal. It has the power to make you successful beyond your wildest dreams. But if you screw it up, it also has the power to stop you dead in your tracks.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1) Overuse of "blasting" to distribute your resume.</b> Mailing or emailing hundreds or even thousands of resumes to employers and recruiters can be counter-productive. For one thing, you are limited to a weakened, general, all-purpose version of your resume. Your cover letter if you have one, addressed to "Whom It May Concern" will be meaningless. Your submission will be lumped with the spam and junk email. You will have no opportunity to move the process forward by following up with a meaningful phone call, letter, or email.<br /><br /><br /><br />And if that isn't bad enough, if a recruiter or employer reads your resume, they are smart enough to know that everyone else has a copy of it. If you are a recruiter and you know a thousand other recruiters have the same resume, you would know the tough time you would have earning a commission on the placement. Plus, you might figure that all the local employers have the resume and could cut you out of the loop. If employers know that all the other employers have your resume they may not be interested in competing with them.<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />Indiscriminate blasting reduces your market value. Don't expect quality interviews; expect interviews for hard-to-fill or high-turnover positions. Some commission hungry agents will be forgiving and may take a chance on you, higher class agents and employers will not.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2) Applying for jobs you are not qualified for.</b> What is the harm? The job looks interesting, the "apply" link is right there, what is the worse that could happen? All they can do is say, "no".<br /><br /><br /><br />If you are unqualified and waste a recruiter's or employer's time, they will ignore you in the future. And when their time is wasted, they suddenly have a memory like an elephant. That is not the way you want to be remembered in a <b>job search</b>. Plus, how smart does it make you look?<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>3) Not customizing your resume and cover letter for each employer.</b> The Internet makes it so much easier to investigate companies. Corporate websites will tell you exactly what they are looking for in employees. Leverage these resources. The resume and cover letter are the most powerful marketing tools in your arsenal. And with today's technology, sending a generic resume and cover letter is inexcusable.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/ten-mistakes-that-can-sabotage-your-job.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/job-openings-new-jobs-job-search-job_23.html" style="color: black;">3</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/ten-mistakes-that-can-sabotage-your-job.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-21179402425490690982012-11-27T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:10.081-08:00Top 5 Reasons Why Your Resume Sucks<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Is your resume all it can be?</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/resumewriting12.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="resume writing" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=185934474787280&xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/06/top-5-reasons-why-your-resume-sucks.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="false" action="like" font=""></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/06/top-5-reasons-why-your-resume-sucks.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />You have sent out hundreds and hundreds of résumés with barely a response. You reason that it’s the economy and some other factors that you are simply not aware of. How can this be? No response whatsoever? You have accomplished a lot; you were well liked in your last role and did a number of things for the company that even resulted in a promotion. So what’s going on? I will tell you. It has nothing to do with you. It’s your RÉSUMÉ that sucks! What’s wrong with your résumé? It may be these top five things:<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Your Résumé Is Not Results Oriented </b><br /><br />For reasons completely unknown to me, people like to reference the things they are responsible for rather than the results they obtained! Again, this document is an important marketing and sales tool. The examples of what you have done with the corresponding outcome are paramount to ensure that your résumé is considered! If you don’t reference how you drove productivity, revenue, profitability, or added value – some type of value, you will not be successful! <br /><br /><br /><br />Make sure you provide the reader with the juicy details of how you added value for your employer. Here are a few examples to help you get started:<br /><br />- Drafted a full business plan, including the financial forecast to open a new profit center for the company, resulting in a 40% revenue increase in year one.<br /><br />- Conceptualized and implemented a team training concept, which reduced production downtime by 35% and increased employee productivity by 50%.<br /><br /><input type="hidden" name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" value="1"/><br /><br /><b>2. You Don’t Have Core Competencies Called Out</b><br /><br />This is a quick snap-shot of what you are offering your next employer. This section is critical; it shows the reader at a quick glance what you bring to the table and what you have accomplished in the past. It will help the reader quickly understand the competencies you possess as they connect with the position for which you are applying. <br /><br /><br /><br />It can be a bulleted list of key words that when scanned by a person or a system will be easily identified as your key attributes. Don’t be afraid to revise your existing, or add new competencies to meet the position description. I would not suggest adding them verbatim; get a little creative in how you write them. <br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/top-5-reasons-why-your-resume-sucks.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">2</span></a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/top-5-reasons-why-your-resume-sucks_23.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">3</span></a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/top-5-reasons-why-your-resume-sucks.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Next Page</span></a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-62153726713126524682012-11-27T00:03:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:10.167-08:00Hey Grads! No Experience? No Problem! (Sort of)<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Advice from a fellow college graduate</span></h1><span style="font-size: small;"><i>This post was written by Brianna Raymond, a Content Writer and Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) at <a href="http://pongoresume.com/" target="_blank">PongoResume.com</a>. It originally appeared on The Pongo Blog on May 12, 2010.</i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/collegegrads2-1.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="college grads" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/05/hey-grads-no-experience-no-problem-sort.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/05/hey-grads-no-experience-no-problem-sort.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><br /><br />I graduated from college two years ago (four now!) with the notion that having a college degree would serve in place of experience and pretty much guarantee a decent starting salary in a first job. And finding that first job was going to be a piece of cake with a degree to boast. Knowing what I know now, I couldn't have been more foolish.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>What I Learned about Experience, from Experience</b><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. You have it, but it's not the right kind</b>.<br /><br /><br /><br />The "Experience" section of my pre-graduation resume looked a little something like this: Pizza Place, 3 years; Some Pharmacy, 2 years; This Gym, 5 months. In my mind, this kind of work record showed a prospective employer that I'm a good, loyal worker. But if the <b>jobs</b> and skills are irrelevant to the field of work you're looking to enter, your resume will appear weak and incomplete. And that's where point #2 comes in ...<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Your free time in college counts for more than you think.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />College meant the freedom to schedule my own day. To be done with classes by noon or to not even start until 4 p.m. Oh, and the parties? Yeah, those were really something. But what about student activities and clubs? Or the internships advertised around campus? Not only did my contributions to the campus newspaper and my summer internship at a publishing house give me valuable experience for the workforce, they also gave me a stronger resume that secured interview after interview.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/hey-grads-no-experience-no-problem-sort.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/hey-grads-no-experience-no-problem-sort.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-78878727823024206722012-11-26T06:58:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:56.493-08:007 Professional Development TipsJust because you've finally got the <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/" target="_blank">job</a> of your dreams doesn't mean you can relax. On the contrary, you should always be working as hard as you can to impress your superiors so they not only know they made the right choice in hiring you, but also to improve your chance of moving up the ladder.<div><br /></div><div>You should always be thinking about your <a href="http://nptjobs.blogspot.com/2012/02/professional-development-for-volunteers.html" target="_blank">professional development</a> so you are not stuck doing the same job for an extended period of time. It's not good for your confidence to be working on the same task year after year and getting a promotion will look better on your resume should you ever leave the organization.</div><div><br /></div><div>The key to climbing up the professional ladder is to make a positive impression on your boss. There are many ways to do this, but here are the seven best tips to make your superior notice your work:</div><div><ul><li>Go the extra mile by helping your co-workers if they are stuck on a task, or volunteer to take up new responsibilities.</li><li>Have a good attitude. This seems obvious, but it is easy to react negatively when you are given constructive criticism or are assigned work about which you are not excited.</li><li>Be prepared for anything that comes your way.</li><li>When you are done with a task, ask for something new to do without your boss coming to you first.</li><li>Come up with creative solutions for problems that are affecting the organization. This shows you are ready to take initiative on issues that don't necessarily affect you.</li><li>Take constructive criticism seriously. There is no better way to impress your superiors than by actually applying the suggestions they made.</li><li>Try your hardest to be on-time for work every day, and personally phone your boss if you know you are going to be late.</li></ul></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-54452239960208225442012-11-26T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:10.252-08:0010 Phrases That Kill Your Job Interview<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Job interviews gone bad</span></h1><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Reprinted with permission from <a href="http://www.careersinmotion.co.za/content/what%20not%20to%20say.html" target="_blank">careersinmotion.co.za</a>.</i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobinterview717.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="college grads" /><br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="NewGradLife" data-hashtags="collegegrad">Tweet</a><br /><br /><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?app_id=185934474787280&href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2F10-phrases-that-kill-your-job-interview.html&send=true&layout=button_count&width=100&show_faces=false&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2011/05/10-phrases-that-kill-your-job-interview.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />If you want to make a good impression during a job interview, it is important to say the right things. Here are ten things you should avoid saying.<br /><br /><br /><br />Job interviews can be an intimidating process. There are a number of good resources that will help you to learn what the right things to say are during a job interview. It is also important, however, to know what things you should not say during an interview. Here are ten things that you should absolutely avoid saying during an interview if you want to walk away with the job.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. "I'm sorry I'm late."</b><br /><br /><br /><br />If you want to start an interview off on the wrong foot, being late is a good way to do so. Make a good first impression by being on time. Being late tells the interviewer that you do not respect his time, that you are unorganized and that you do not manage your own time well. Most importantly, when you have to start off an interview by apologizing for being late, you have already established a dynamic where you are subordinate to the interviewer rather than being an equal. This will hurt you immensely during the negotiating process.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. "I left my old job because my boss was a jerk."</b><br /><br /><br /><br />A prospective employer does not want to hear you bad-mouthing your old boss. When she hears you complaining about what a jerk your old boss was, all that is going through her head is that, someday, this is what you will be saying about her. Even if your ex-boss was a jerk, your prospective boss does not want to hire someone who, it seems, cannot get along with others, cannot accept responsibility and who is not a team player. Stay away from the negative, and focus on the positive. For example, does this new position offer more opportunities for responsibility and advancement? These kinds of things are what your prospective boss wants to hear.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>3. "I'm just looking to work here until something better comes along."</b><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />Sometimes in life, we do have to accept employment that is less than ideal in order to keep food on the table while we are looking for something more appropriate. Your prospective employer does not want to hear this, however. He believes in what his company does, whether it is flipping hamburgers or washing cars or constructing luxury high-rise apartments. Every company makes its own contribution to the whole of society, and when a prospective employer asks you why you want to work for his particular company, he wants to know that you understand, respect and value the significance of his company.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-phrases-that-kill-your-job-interview_23.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-phrases-that-kill-your-job-interview.html" style="color: black;">3</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-phrases-that-kill-your-job-interview_23.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-9493033588564010832012-11-23T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:10.338-08:007 Resume Writing Mistakes to Avoid<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Resume blunders that cost job seekers dearly</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/resumewriting10.jpg" style="float: right; height: 110px; width: 170px;" title="resume writing" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=185934474787280&xfbml=1"><br /></script><fb:like font="" href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/08/7-resume-writing-mistakes-to-avoid.html" layout="button_count" send="true" show_faces="false" width="100"></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/08/7-resume-writing-mistakes-to-avoid.html" type="in/share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href=""></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Most people view resumes as a necessary evil and I can completely understand why. A good resume takes thought, some creativity, an ability to “sell yourself” and some basic marketing principles. Yet, the <i>resume</i> is so vitally important. As I have said before, the resume must evoke an emotion in the eyes of the reader and compel them to pick up the phone an give you a call. Your resume really is a marketing piece at a very basic level.<br /><br /><br /><br />I want to share with you what I believe are the top 7 resume blunders. Trust me, I have seen them all over the last eight years as an Executive Recruiter. In fact, I have a “running” Word document that I add to on a weekly basis anytime I come across a funny, unusual, or bizarre item on a <b>resume</b>. One day I will share it with the world and you will not believe what I have seen on resumes.<br /><br /><br /><br />Anyways, back to the purpose of the blog post. If I were to take all of the blunders I have seen I could place them into 7 basic categories. I would encourage you to take time to measure your resume up against these blunders and be sure that these are not true about your resume.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><br /><h2><span style="font-size: small;">TOP 7 RESUME BLUNDERS</span></h2><b>1. Lack of Focus</b> – If anything bugs me more it is seeing a resume that has no focus. I have seen great candidates with bad resumes and a lack of focus on their resume is what is keeping them from getting in the door for an interview.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>SOLUTION:</b> Have a solid summary statement at the beginning of the resume. Personally, I am not a big fan of “Objective Statements.” I just don’t think they are very useful. However, a nice summary statement or qualifications summary at the beginning can work well. The idea is to have a paragraph at the beginning of the <i>resume</i> that “sells you” into the position.<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />Now, you may need to tailor this to specific positions before you submit it but the idea is to have compelling statements that are clear as to what you are trying to accomplish and what you are all about.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Too Wordy</b> – There are some people who want to put “everything” on their resume. Their philosophy is that if it isn’t on the resume then they will think I don’t have the experience. The problem is that your “presentation” on a resume is just as important. The reader is judging your overall presentation based on how the resume looks and if you are able to say things concisely.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>SOLUTION:</b> If you are under 5 years of experience try to stick with a one page resume. If you are a 5-15 year person then you have earned a two-page resume. If you have more than 15 years of experience then you can go to a three-page resume. However, I would normally recommend that you stay to two pages if at all possible.<br /><br /><br /><br />Another tip that is becoming common practice is to list at the bottom of the resume “Additional Professional Experience Available Upon Request.” This can help those who have a 20+ year career and are struggling with keeping their <b>resume</b> short. 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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-11706159142537281952012-11-22T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:10.424-08:0012 Deadly Sins That Kill Your Job Search<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Common mistakes job hunters make</span></h1><span style="font-size: small;"><i>This post was written by Diane Coffey and originally appeared on <a href="http://pongoresume.com/" target="_blank">PongoResume.com</a>.</i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/job2.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="job" /><br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="NewGradLife" data-hashtags="collegegrad">Tweet</a><br /><script src="//platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><script type="IN/Share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/01/job-openings-new-jobs-job-search-job_11.html" data-counter="right"></script><br /><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/01/job-openings-new-jobs-job-search-job_11.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />Job seekers often make mistakes during their <em>job search</em> - but in these tough economic times even the slightest detail must be taken care of. From resumes to cover letters, and from the interview to the reference and background check, there are 12 huge mistakes that can be avoided with just a little bit of effort on the job seeker's part. Read on to see what they are and improve your job search!<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 130%;">RESUMES and COVER LETTERS</span> <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>1. Not customizing your resume for each job submittal:</strong> Each resume you submit should be tailored to the position, highlighting those dimensions of your background that are most important to the job.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>2. Only using job boards to search for opportunities:</strong> The least effective way to find a job is by applying to job listings on job boards. Other, more useful tactics for identifying job opportunities include networking with colleagues, targeting specific companies, and attending professional association meetings, to name just a few.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong></strong><strong>3. Not using a cover letter:</strong> Cover letters provide a way to highlight the personal qualities and accomplishments that differentiate you from other applicants. Your cover letter also allows you to draw the reader’s attention to the parts of your background that are most applicable to the specific job.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong></strong><strong>4. Not following up on resumes and interviews:</strong> Professional follow-through on resume submittals and interviews helps set you apart, puts your name in front of the hiring authorities, and demonstrates your interest in the company and position.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong></strong><strong>5. Not taking extra copies of your resume and cover letter to each interview:</strong> Interviewers are notorious for forgetting to bring your resume to the interview, so demonstrate your preparedness by taking extra copies for them. You may also meet people who have not seen your resume before.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong></strong><strong>6. Lying on your resume or at any point in the hiring process:</strong> Lying is very high risk, both during the selection process and after you get hired. Many people have been fired for lying on their resumes, even after years of high job performance. Positive spin is good; lying is bad.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>7. Putting personal information on your resume:</strong> Personal data is irrelevant to the hiring process. Companies are governed by law to not discriminate based on personal characteristics or circumstances. Listing personal information on your resume, which used to be standard, is now viewed as unprofessional.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/job-openings-new-jobs-job-search-job.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/job-openings-new-jobs-job-search-job.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-12481429003444087362012-11-21T06:10:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:56.578-08:00Why Choose A Nonprofit Job?<i>Cross-Posted From <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/" target="_blank">The Nonprofit Job Seeker</a></i><br /><i><br /></i>It's one of the most commonly asked job search questions out there: “Why should I choose a <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/">nonprofit job</a>?” The general perception among a lot of people is that nonprofit work pays very little and requires more work than it's worth.<br /><br />This couldn't be further from the truth.<br /><br />While there's no question that nonprofits demand a lot from their employees, most of them pay just as much as for-profit jobs. A quick glance at some statistics in <em>The NonProfit Times´ </em> <a href="http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/salarysurvey">Salary and Benefits Reports</a> will confirm that you can make very respectable salaries working in the sector. In fact, the average salary for fundraisers in 2011 was $75,595.<br /><br />Now that we've established that money will not be an issue it's time to move on to another aspect of nonprofit jobs, one that really makes them unique. We live in a country that is placing more and more emphasis on giving back, so the idea of getting paid working for a cause you are passionate for can be very appealing. Being passionate about your work is a great way to reduce burn-out, which in turn will reduce your stress.<br /><br />Not every nonprofit job you apply to will be great. The truth of the matter is that, like any profession, there will be some less than quality jobs out there. That's why it's helpful to know the characteristics of great nonprofit employers. The following are some that are shared by the organizations listed in <em>The NonProfit Times </em>' <a href="http://shop.nptimes.com/thenonprofittimes50bestplacestoworkin2011.aspx">2012 Best Nonprofits to Work For</a>: <br /><div class="tips"><ul class="yellowArrow"><li>An open and transparent culture;</li><li>Employees have confidence in organizational leadership; </li><li> Employees feel they have a stake in the goals of the organization; </li><li>An environment that fosters a sense of mutual respect; </li><li>A work environment that is challenging but fun; </li><li>Enough opportunities to relax and socialize with other employees; </li><li>An emphasis on advancing employees' skills; and, </li><li>New ideas are encouraged. </li></ul></div>We highly recommend you do enough research before applying to a nonprofit to make sure it meets these characteristics. A good place to start would be the organization's social media pages, as these tend to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the culture of the organization. <br /><br />Are you convinced that a nonprofit job is right for you? We have plenty of nonprofit jobs listed in our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/">career center</a>, so check it out and see if the right opportunity is out there for you.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-34157627810544935772012-11-21T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:10.510-08:006 Job Networking Tips for New Grads<h1><span style="font-size: large;">How job seekers can start networking for their careers</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/collegegrads-1.jpg" style="float: right; height: 149px; width: 160px;" title="jobs" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2F6-job-networking-tips-for-new-grads.html&send=false&layout=button_count&width=100&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/03/6-job-networking-tips-for-new-grads.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Job networking events are often intimidating for college students and graduates. These events are often places where they feel out of place - but that shouldn’t be the case. Networking events are places were <em>job hunters</em> can make contact with prospective employers and show them just how strong they are as job candidates.<br /><br /><br /><br />More often than not, the issue with networking for a college grad is not about whether or not they know how to tie a Windsor knot or how to pick out the right business card, but what to say to company representatives and how to say it. Below are 6 tips we hope will help recent grads out with networking.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>1. Show passion for the industry and company</strong><br /><br /><br /><br />New grads normally do not have much relevant work experience, but can impress potential employers with passion about the company and the industry. The following are crucial pieces of information <strong>college grads</strong> should research to impress employers.<br /><br /><br /><br />a) The top 3 competitors in this industry<br /><br />b) The company’s strengths/weaknesses <br /><br />c) The company’s vision and values<br /><br />d) Industry trends (social, economic, etc.)<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>2. Show interest in the person you are talking to</strong><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />Company representatives respect sincerity and will open up as job seekers ask questions. Most people are happy to talk about themselves (what they do for a living, how they got involved with the company, etc.) so <em>college grads</em> should show some genuine interest in the person they are speaking with.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/6-job-networking-tips-for-new-grads_23.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/6-job-networking-tips-for-new-grads.html" style="color: black;">3</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/6-job-networking-tips-for-new-grads_23.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-84949244767641085582012-11-20T06:56:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:56.664-08:00Featured Nonprofit Job: Interim Chief Development OfficerToday's <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/careertips/jobs-special.htm" target="_blank">featured nonprofit job</a> is a little different than the ones we usually post. While the majority of the jobs posted on the Nonprofit Job Seeker are full-time, this posting is for a position on an interim basis. Specifically, Orr Associates, Inc., is looking to hire an <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/5005891/director-fundraising-and-development-management" target="_blank">Interim Chief Development Officer</a>.<br /><br />This renewable one-year contracted position will work primarily with Orr Associates' client, the American Nicaraguan Foundation (ANF), though other clients will also be involved. Working closely with Senior Managers at OAI, this position will develop and implement strategies for ANF in Board Development, Board Management, Major Gifts, Corporate Giving, Development Infrastructure, and Event Fundraising Management.<br /><br />Other major responsibilities for this job include the following:<br /><br /><ul><li>Participate in direct fundraising support and counsel to Orr Associate clients;</li><li>Communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences, including board members, staff, donors, and outside advisors;</li><li>Manage event and campaign fundraising planning and execution to include leadership development, committee management, major gifts, and corporate sponsorship;</li><li>Oversee day-to-day operations and fulfillment of contracted projects;</li><li>Manage project teams and coordinate project work for rest of team; serve as mentor and coach to team members;</li><li>Find solutions and implement new ideas for clients;</li><li>Conduct strategic development planning as necessary and work with boards to implement development plans;</li><li>Collaborate with/participate in strategy, fundraising and event management functions as necessary;</li><li>Work with clients to recruit, train and manage their board of directors; and,</li><li>Manage independent contractors as necessary.</li></ul><div>It should be noted that this job may require up to 75 percent of time per week spent at ANF's locations in Miami, Florida, or Nicaragua. You may also have to travel across the United States visiting partners and donors.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you think you have what it takes to fulfill the role of Interim CDO, visit our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/5005891" target="_blank">career center</a> for full details on the job, including application instructions.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-19151292607207034052012-11-20T00:26:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:10.595-08:0010 Ways Your Job Interview Could Go Horribly Wrong - Part 1<h1><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">A Job Interview Miniguide</span></h1><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i>This article was reprinted with permission from <a href="http://www.responsewebrecruitment.co.uk/blog/10-key-reasons-a-job-interview-could-go-wrong-part-1/" target="_blank">responsewebrecruitment.co.uk</a></i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobinterview2325.jpg" style="float: right; height: 100px; width: 170px;" title="job interview questions" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-hashtags="CollegeGrad" data-via="NewGradLife" href="https://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script><br />!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");<br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"><br /></div><br /><script><br />(function(d, s, id) {<br /> var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];<br /> if (d.getElementById(id)) return;<br /> js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;<br /> js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1&appId=299977000476";<br /> fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);<br />}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));<br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2012/07/10-ways-your-job-interview-could-go.html" type="in/share"><br /></script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2012/07/10-ways-your-job-interview-could-go.html" layout="button_count" send="true" show_faces="true" width="100"></fb:like> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Unfortunately a lot of people think that the hard work has now been done and that they can simply turn up to an interview and stroll towards a job offer.<br /><br /><br /><br />The reality is that getting an interview is a great start, but if you really want to bag that job then this is where the hard work really starts.<br /><br /><br /><br />Having interviewed a number of people myself over the years, I’ve seen so many candidates fail to prepare and as the old cliché goes, prepare to fail.<br /><br /><br /><br />So, I’ve listed below the first five of the most common things that could go wrong in the interview process.<br /><br /><br /><br />Remember that with most of the examples, you are in control and if you prepare as well as you can, you will give yourself the best chance at securing that move.<br /><br /><br /><br />Let’s kick off with the absolute basics….<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Failing to understand what the company does</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Most job interviews start with the question, “So, tell me what you know about the company”. Make sure you take the time to take a look at the company’s website and research the key facts about the business.<br /><br /><br /><br />This isn’t a case of spending hours learning everything there is to know about the organisation. Ten minutes on their website or a look at company house, will tell you when they started in business, how many employees they have, which areas of business they are focused on and where they are going in the future. It may also be worth looking at sites like www.newsnow.com where you can search to see if the company has posted any news articles and what is going on in their particular sector.<br /><br /><br /><br />You may even want to consider looking at LinkedIn and search for individuals who are currently working in that business to see what backgrounds they come from. Try and also find the interviewer on LinkedIn or even Google them to see if you can find out what makes them tick.<br /><br /><br /><br />Job Research is a must and by carrying it out it will show you are serious about the position you have applied for. Not doing your research will start the interview off on the wrong footing and the next 55 minutes will probably be painful!<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Failing to arrive on time for the interview</b><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><br />You race across the car park, and arrive to the interview ten minutes late and now you are sweaty and anxious. You are immediately on the back foot and at a disadvantage to all those being interviewed for the position. Let’s face it, would you employ someone who can’t make it to work on time?<br /><br /><br /><br />Again, this is where preparation is key; plan your journey, leaving yourself plenty of time for unforeseen problems such as late trains and traffic.<br /><br /><br /><br />Print off maps, practice your route and arrive at least 10 minutes before your interview is due to start. This will give you a last chance to look over your notes and gather your thoughts.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/10/10-ways-your-job-interview-could-go.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/10/10-ways-your-job-interview-could-go.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-71732909327424576162012-11-19T06:18:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:56.748-08:00Featured Nonprofit Job: Communications DirectorPublic relations is an important part of any nonprofit. If an organization is not able to effectively get its message out to the public in a cohesive manner, the mission has little chance of success. That's why Community Action Services and Food Bank (CASFB) in Provo, Utah, is looking to hire a <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/5000854/communications-director" target="_blank">Communications Director</a>.<br /><br />The Communications Director sets and guides the strategy for all communications, websites, and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate CASFB's mission. The chosen candidate will support the agency’s goal to be viewed as the primary local source, disseminator and conduit of information within its diverse network and constituent base.<br /><br />This position also has a host of other responsibilities. These include but are not limited to the following:<br /><br /><ul><li>Collaborate with the Executive Director and the Leadership Team to develop communications strategies that will broaden programmatic reach and deepen impact.</li><li>Develop and refine the agency’s “core” messages to ensure organizational consistency.</li><li>Identify significant media and public policy issues that can be leveraged to support the agency’s work, and create and implement plans to exploit them.</li><li>Serve as the editor for the CASFB's websites.</li><li>Oversee organizational response to inquiries about the agency.</li><li>Develop, implement, and evaluate the annual communications plan with the Leadership Team and constituents.</li><li>Lead the generation of online content that engages audience segments and leads to measurable action. Decide who, where, and when to disseminate.</li><li>Put communications vehicles in place to create momentum and awareness as well as to test the effectiveness of communications activities.</li><li>Manage the relationship with the agency’s direct mail campaign company.</li><li>Oversee and approve the content of the direct mailers and regularly review results.</li></ul><div>There are many other duties the Communications Director must undertake. You can read the rest of them on our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/5000854" target="_blank">career center</a>, where you can also find instructions on how to apply for the job.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-33874620334324865172012-11-19T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:10.680-08:007 Phrases to Leave Off Your Resume<h1><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Resume writing - less is more</span></h1><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i>This post was written by Rick Saia, a Content Writer and Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) at <a href="http://pongoresume.com/" target="_blank">PongoResume.com</a>.</i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/resumewriting14.jpg" style="float: right; height: 140px; width: 170px;" title="college grads" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"><br /></div><br /><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=185934474787280&xfbml=1"><br /></script><fb:like action="like" font="" href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/07/resume-writing-service-get-job-careers.html" layout="button_count" send="true" show_faces="false" width="100"></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/07/resume-writing-service-get-job-careers.html" type="in/share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />So you're <b>writing your resume</b> and figure the structure is fine, but what about the content? With more and more resumes being sent to fewer positions, employers see the same phrases come up over and over again. In order to write a resume that stands out, job seekers should avoid using the following seven phrases:<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. "Effective Communicator"</b><br /><br /><br /><br />This phrase on <i>resumes</i> doesn't distinguish you from other job applicants, but that's exactly what you need to do today to be called in for an interview. Hiring managers assume you can communicate well, so, if you don't know how — either by e-mail or with your voice — you have about as much chance of getting hired as a tree.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. "Detail-Oriented"</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Every job requires a certain level of attention to detail. So, again, this won't help your <b>resume</b> — or your chance at landing an interview. The best thing to do here — if you know the job you're applying for calls for this trait in particular — is to be ready to explain in an interview how your high level of attention to detail resulted in a key accomplishment in your current or previous job.<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><b>3. "Highly Skilled"</b><br /><br /><br /><br />This is a nothing phrase. You have skills, and you can use some or all of those skills in some kind of job that calls for them. The only way you don't have skills is if you've been doing — here it comes — nothing. Do you believe you have more skills than the average applicant? Show, don't tell.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/resume-writing-resume-samples-jobs.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/resume-writing-resume-samples-jobs.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-66521243003117610232012-11-16T10:39:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:56.833-08:00Featured Nonprofit Job: Fundraising And Development DirectorWe've had a number of <a href="http://nptjobs.blogspot.com/2012/11/featured-nonprofit-job-development.html" target="_blank">fundraising opportunities</a> pop up over the last week or so, but they have mostly been on the East Coast of the country. Today's featured nonprofit job is for those job seekers who live near the West Coast.<br /><br />CARC, Inc., located in Carlsbad, N.M., is looking to hire a <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/4998773/fundraising-and-development-director" target="_blank">Fundraising and Development Director</a> to develop and coordinate the organization's annual giving, donor stewardship, and campaigns to secure other forms of funding. The chosen candidate will report to the Chief Executive Officer of CARC, and will be paid a salary consummate with experience.<br /><br />The successful applicant will ideally have a strong background in securing both individual and major gifts. A particular focus will be put on major donors, special events development, and implementation of projects and programs. Other responsibilities include:<br /><br /><ul><li>Work with the Finance Director to streamline donation processing and gift entry, and to implement best practices and top-notch customer service for donors;</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate gift entry and generation of acknowledgement letters and other donor recognition;</li><li>Build queries and generate reports and mailing lists;</li><li>Uphold and communicate our shared responsibility for ethical fundraising and development practices and client/donor confidentiality;</li><li>Empower a donor-centered approach;</li><li>Conduct prospect/donor research and wealth screenings;</li><li>Play an active role in the creation and implementation of donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies; and,</li><li>Work with the CEO to build and launch a signature fundraising event(s) and other vehicles for donor engagement.</li></ul><div>As with any job, there are some requirements candidates must meet to be considered. Here are the qualifications CARC wants from applicants:</div><div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree or comparable experience;</li><li>4+ years in a fundraising and development specific role;</li><li>Computer literate and Microsoft Office proficient;</li><li>Flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends, as needed;</li><li>Website and social media savvy a plus;</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and,</li><li>Mature problem solving and conflict resolution skills.</li></ul><div>Read more about this job by visiting our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/4998773" target="_blank">career center</a>.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-63533485003800577892012-11-16T06:38:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:56.918-08:0010 Words To Leave Out Of Your ResumeIt's easy enough to say that you are "hard working" or a "team player" in your <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/careertips/resumeediting.html" target="_blank">resume</a>. It's a little bit harder to actually give meaning to these words by proving it.<br /><div><br /></div><div>When writing your resume, it's important to include as many <a href="http://nptjobs.blogspot.com/2011/04/job-keywords-catching-eyes-of-hiring.html" target="_blank">keywords</a> as possible so that your document will make it past any filter systems the organization has in place. While these terms are important, there are other words that job seekers scatter throughout their resumes that have less meaning.</div><div><br /></div><div>Proving to hiring managers that you are fit for the job is important, but you should do this by using brief, specific examples of your skills. That means you should leave out generic terms that don't speak enough to how you would help the organization. Below are 10 words that don't do enough to explain why you are the best fit for the organization:<br /><br /><ul><li>Aggressive</li><li>Ambitious</li><li>Competent</li><li>Goal-oriented</li><li>Motivated</li><li>Creative</li><li>Self-starter</li><li>Independent</li><li>Meticulous</li><li>Professional</li></ul></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-69707801716475108982012-11-16T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:10.765-08:0010 Uncommon Job Hunt Tactics that Work<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Getting a job through unconventional means</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/brazen.jpg" style="float: right; height: 110px; width: 150px;" title="careers" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fget-job-with-10-uncommon-job-hunt.html&layout=button_count&show_faces=false&width=100&action=like&font&colorscheme=light&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/01/get-job-with-10-uncommon-job-hunt.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Before you can <strong>get a job</strong>, you need to know which<strong> <em>job search </em></strong>strategies work and which do not. Take a look at these tips to find out how to make your <strong>job hunt</strong> more effective. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>1. Hire a cold caller.</strong><br /><br /><br /><br />Cold calling to <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/job-postings.html" target="_blank" title="”careers”"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">get a job</span></a> really works–if you're good at it. Your ability to sell yourself on the phone shows exceptional sales skills, self-confidence, drive, and commitment. But most cold calls are executed poorly for the <strong><em>job hunt</em></strong>. <br /><br /><br /><br />Debra Feldman is a professional cold caller at Job Whiz; you hire her to get you a<strong><em> job</em></strong>, and she can do it. By cold calling CEOs. What's the catch? She costs thousands of dollars. So consider teaching yourself the skill well enough to talk your way into a <strong>job</strong> where you can afford Feldman. You can definitely learn how to get a job from this as confidence on the phone will often help you with your career development. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>2. Use proactive recommendations.</strong><br /><br /><br /><br />Instead of waiting for a hiring manager to ask for job references, have your job reference call immediately. This works well if you have a heavy-weight reference, like a well-known CEO or someone who knows the hiring manager. But it also works well if you have little <strong><em>career</em></strong> experience. In fact, if you are just starting out with your job search it's a great tool. <br /><br /><br /><br />"The good employers have relationships with professors and they forward students who seem exceptional," says Joel Spolsky, chief executive of Fog Creek Software and author of the blog Joel on Software. <br /><br /><br /><br />Also tap your job coaches. They tend to know students well after meeting daily for practice over the course of a few years. "A coach has extended knowledge of the students' personalities," says Tom Carmean, head lacrosse coach at Amherst University, who has given many references to employers. To start your <em>job hunt</em> off on a good start, this is one tip to consider for sure. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>3. Stay organized with job hunt software.</strong><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />How many times have you put the wrong name on a cover letter? Forgotten where you applied? Forgotten what the job was? You need to be organized right off the bat – maintain an Excel spreadsheet with all your contacts. This essential for the <strong>job hunt</strong>. <br /><br /><br /><br />For a serious <em>job hunter</em> who recognizes that a hunt never ends, you could try JibberJobber, which not only helps you organize your information, but can bug you about the things you should be doing but might not be, such as following-up with a phone call. 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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-29065233818438619632012-11-15T06:47:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:57.040-08:00Wanted: Executive DirectorThere are many important roles at a nonprofit, whether it's the <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/findjobs/chief-executive-officer-ceo.html" target="_blank">Chief Executive Officer</a> or the Development Officer. One of the other major positions of power is one for which San Juan Safe Communities Initiative, Inc is currently hiring: the <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/4995399/executive-director" target="_blank">Executive Director</a>.<br /><br /><div>The Farmington, N.M.-based organization is looking for candidates who are organized and have excellent written and oral communication skills to fill the important role of Executive Director. The positions major role at the organization will be to direct and implement all organizational and day to day activities which are aimed at developing a comprehensive, sensible approach to San Juan Safe's mission: Ending substance abuse and criminal activity in the community. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of San Juan County demographics and systems of government, law enforcement and human services.</div><div><br /></div><div>Other duties include:</div><div><ul><li>Overseeing all communication between the Board, other committees, task forces, media and the membership;</li><li>Coordinating meetings, including preparation of agendas, minutes and notices;</li><li> Coordinating with community groups, agencies, and local governments on initiative goals and activities;</li><li>Organizing marketing activities including the creation of multimedia programs to promote awareness and prevention;</li><li>Monitoring the budget; and,</li><li>Negotiating agreements with outside agencies and contractors for services.</li></ul><div>A bachelors degree in Sociology or a related field is preferred for this job, but San Juan Safe will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience. All candidates must have office management and supervisory experience.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Read more about how to apply for this job on our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/4995399" target="_blank">career center</a>. Good luck!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-76088485875835492402012-11-15T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:10.850-08:003 Things Employers Look for on Your Resume<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Write a resume that gets an employer's attention</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/sampleresumes.jpg" style="float: right; height: 140px; width: 160px;" title="resume writing" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fresume-templates-resume-samples-resume_28.html&send=true&layout=button_count&width=100&show_faces=false&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/01/resume-templates-resume-samples-resume_28.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Ever submit a <strong><em>resume</em></strong> and wondered why you didn’t even get a call, when you felt that you were ideal for the job? Ever felt that your resume was buried in a database and not even getting seen? <br /><br /><br /><br />Chances are your resume didn’t demonstrate the 3 things an employer looks for on a <em>resume</em>. Even in the prescreening process (databases, recruiters and HR staff) are instructed to search for these 3 things, by the keywords they search for. <br /><br /><br /><br />If you can clearly present these three things in your resume, you give yourself a much greater chance of scoring an interview. But what are they? <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><u>#1: Can the candidate solve the specific top problems I have today?</u></strong> An employer is searching for evidence that you can solve their unique top problems. The best way you can demonstrate that you can solve their top problems is by clearly demonstrating that you’ve already solved those exact problems. Most resumes do a poor job answering this question, as most candidates create <em>resumes</em> that demonstrate general problem solving skills rather than solving the unique top problems a specific employer has today.<br /><br /><br /><br />• Do your research to find out the specific problems, challenges, and goals a company has today <br /><br />• Do more research to determine how those corporate challenges, problems, and goals affect the department and hiring manager <br /><br />• Don’t just list broad industry skills, hoping it meets your target’s needs <br /><br />• Don’t just say that you can learn – Beyond entry level jobs, few companies will pay you for training or ramp-up time when they can find plenty of candidates who won’t need training<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><u>#2: Can the candidate build shareholder value?</u></strong> <br /><br />Outside of the non-profit world, a company is willing to pay an employee because they believe you will make them more money than they pay - You are an investment. The best way you can demonstrate that you’re a profitable investment on your resume is to demonstrate how you’ve already built shareholder value for past employers and clients. Most candidates forget this notion, writing a <strong><em>resume</em></strong> that focuses on what they themselves want or a resume that describes how they spend their day. <br /><br /><br /><br />• Do your research to find out the type of value likely to be important to this specific company, department and manager <br /><br />• Demonstrate your value in numerical results or percentages <br /><br />• Translate your accomplishments to shareholder value<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />• Claim responsibility <br /><br />• Don’t emphasize responsibilities <br /><br />• Don’t emphasize your past companies accomplishments over your specific achievements<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/3-things-employers-look-for-on-your.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/3-things-employers-look-for-on-your.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-73422731752201580712012-11-14T11:13:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:57.126-08:00Featured Nonprofit Job: Development ManagerThe newest featured nonprofit job on the <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/" target="_blank">Nonprofit Job Seeker</a> comes from the American Lung Association (ALA) in Georgia, which is looking to hire a <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/4995355/development-manager" target="_blank">Development Manager</a>. Interested? More details are below.<div><br /></div><div>The chosen candidate for this position will lead fundraising activities for ALA in the Metro Atlanta, Ga., area. This position is responsible for obtaining local development goals through collaboration with local volunteers and community and corporate leaders. The development manager will also assist in recruiting and supporting volunteers for area specific fundraising/subcommittee assignments, assisting in promoting ALA to local community and training volunteers in fundraising techniques.</div><div><br /></div><div>Applicants for the position of Development Manager should meet the following requirements:</div><div><ul><li>A bachelor degree in a related field;</li><li>Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in nonprofit special event fundraising, community outreach, and committee development;</li><li>Experience in corporate development and third party fundraising;</li><li>Self starter with excellent verbal, writing and computer skills; </li><li>Extensive local and occasional overnight travel required and must have reliable transportation; and,</li><li>Must be a non-smoker.</li></ul><div>If you meet all of these qualifications, head to our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/4995355" target="_blank">career center</a> to learn more about the job and to find out how to apply.</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-86160435785880065312012-11-14T07:15:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:57.210-08:00Job Interview Body Language Do's And Don'tsThe day of your <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/careertips/modern-job-interview-questions.htm" target="_blank">job interview</a> has finally arrived and you walk into the building feeling confident. Then something happens when you enter the hiring manager's office: You start to feel nervous. All that confidence seems to disappear and it starts to show in your body language.<br /><br />What was described above is a nightmare scenario for any job seeker but it's one that happens more often than you think. Anxiety often manifests itself through nervous body language -- crossed arms, constantly fidgeting -- which in turn creates a negative impression on the interviewer.<br /><br />Bad body language can also haunt interviewees who are not nervous simply because they do not know what constitutes poor posture. Below are some do's and don'ts to inform job seekers what is and what is not appropriate to do during a job interview:<br /><br /><b>Do:</b><br /><br /><ul><li>Sit up straight and lean slightly forward in your chair.</li><li>Show your enthusiasm by maintaining an interested expression.</li><li>Create appropriate personal space between you and the interviewer. Anything more than 20 inches can make for an uncomfortable situation.</li><li>Don't wear too much perfume or cologne.</li><li>Refrain from staring at the interviewer should an interruption concern, and show your willingness to leave the room if they desire.</li></ul><div><b>Don't:</b></div><div><ul><li>Rub the back of your head or neck.</li><li>Rub or touch your nose.</li><li>Fold your arms across your chest.</li><li>Slouch in your chair.</li><li>Stare at the interviewer with a blank expression.</li><li>Fidget with your fingers or shake your legs.</li></ul></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-14544816619928304542012-11-14T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:10.935-08:0010 Signs Your Resume Needs Updating<h1><span style="font-size: large;">A resume tune-up</span></h1><span style="font-size: x-small;">Reprinted with permission from <a href="http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/" target="_blank">http://theundercoverrecruiter.com</a></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/resumewriting12-1.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="resume writing" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2F10-signs-your-resume-needs-updating.html&layout=button_count&show_faces=false&width=100&action=like&font&colorscheme=light&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2011/04/10-signs-your-resume-needs-updating.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />The dynamic job market of today keeps changing and what was required on a resume a few years ago could be the show stopper today. To roll with the punches the clever job seeker has to be flexible and prepared to adapt, this goes especially for your resume. Resumes are living documents and will change over time, just like you should. The devil is most often in the detail and are you confident that your resume will do you justice?<br /><br /><br /><br />Signs that tell you it’s time for a little resume makeover:<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. The title is... Resume</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Even if you use the fancy spelling and call it résumé, it's not going to do you any favors as recruiters and HR people look at 100s of resumes per day and yours won't stand out. In fact, in can be rather annoying for them as they have to change the titles themselves sometimes. Make the title your name and make sure the file name is your name as well.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. It's one page only</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Not sure who came up with this recommendation in the first place, I have friends who had a one page document for years. Your resume should obviously be concise and to the point but one page does make it look like there is a page missing and probably left in the printer. The rule of thumb is, the longer the career, the longer the resume so go ahead and fill out what you have done and if it lands at 2 full pages that is fine (as long as it’s relevant information).<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>3. You have included age, height, weight, and marital status</b><br /><br /><br /><br />These personal details have no place in your resume, if it’s on your profile you might be accused of ageism and other unpleasant things. Make sure to remove.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>4. You have a photo </b><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />A photo on a resume is a bit weird somehow, it comes across as the person is using their looks to secure a job. And most often the photo will not be great and therefore do more harm than good to an applicant. There are of course exceptions to this rule, in case you are in TV, modeling, entertainment etc you can get away with it. You will be told when a photo is required on a resume and by default it is not.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-signs-your-resume-needs-updating_23.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-signs-your-resume-needs-updating.html" style="color: black;">3</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/10-signs-your-resume-needs-updating_23.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-30938143089151083252012-11-13T12:02:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:57.295-08:00Chief Financial Officer -- Featured Nonprofit JobWhen people heard the word "education," the first thing that comes to mind is usually schools. In reality, education can also includes activities such as camps, after-school programs, senior centers, and recovery programs. New York City-based Educational Alliance represents all the different sides of education and the organization is now looking to hire a <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/4988895/chief-financial-officer" target="_blank">Chief Financial Officer</a> to ensure it can continue its mission.<br /><div><br /></div><div>The CFO will provide both strategic and tactical, hands-on leadership in the entire range of financial management, from planning and forecasting to budgeting, audit & control, and cash management functions. Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, this position will oversee a team of 15 employees and will frequently interact with the chairs and individual members of the Audit, Finance, Investment and Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees.</div><div><br /></div><div>It goes without saying that one of the key qualifications of an effective CFO is a strong background in finance. This is not, however, the only requirement applicants must meet. The Educational Alliance also wants applicants who meet the following criteria:</div><div><ul><li>CPA is strongly desired, but not required;</li><li>Advanced business degree is desirable;</li><li>Financial leadership experience in a complex not-for-profit organization, ideally in the human service or healthcare communities;</li><li>Familiarity with government funding sources and protocols;</li><li>Experience working effectively with volunteer board leadership;</li><li>Well-versed in information technology operations;</li><li>Extensive management experience with a demonstrated ability to train, motivate and develop staff; track record of leading change; and,</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</li></ul><div>There are other requirements you must meet before applying, which you can view by visiting our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/4988895" target="_blank">career center</a>. Once you are sure you fit what the organization is looking for, you are free to apply.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-40722429544308210182012-11-13T07:19:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:57.379-08:004 Tips For Executive Job SeekersSearching for <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/findjobs/chief-executive-officer-ceo.html" target="_blank">executive jobs</a> is a whole different ball game than the typical job search. Job seekers who want these positions must have extensive résumés and cover letters tailored to the executive suite. Typical applications simply will not cut it for these highly sought after jobs.<br /><br />Job hunters should also update their tactics if they want the best chance of success. Louise Kursmark and Jan Melnik, co-authors of "Executive's Pocket Guide to ROI Résumés and Job Search," wrote that candidates should use the following four strategies to get a leg up on the competition:<br /><br /><ul><li><b>Elevator Speeches: </b>An <a href="http://nptjobs.blogspot.com/2012/02/kings-elevator-speech.html" target="_blank">elevator speech</a> is a brief (usually 30 seconds) summary that is given as introduction to individuals who may be able to help you in your job search. Kursmark and Melink explained that a successful speech will include these four elements: Who you are, what you do, what you're seeking, and any other relevant information.</li><li><b>Networking Scripts: </b>Always have specific questions at the ready when you attend networking events. You never want to be caught hesitating when asking questions to those who could help your cause. The perception of being unprepared can be a real killer to your hopes of landing an <a href="http://shop.nptimes.com/2012-nonprofit-executive-report.aspx" target="_blank">executive position</a>. An example of a good question to ask would be "Who in your network would be interested in someone with my experience?"</li><li><b>Leadership Initiative Document: </b>This is something that is unique to the executive level job search. It is a one- or two-page document that will list three to five career-defining stories that describe specific challenges you have encountered, and what steps you took to solve them. You should bring this to your job interviews or leave it behind at any meetings you attend.</li><li><b>Professional Biography: </b>As the title suggests, this document is used to provide more extensive information about you to the organization. The professional biography has use even after the job search, as it can be the basis for your bio on the company website and press releases.</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-63122871862482915462012-11-13T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:11.022-08:004 Tips To Answering The Toughest Job Interview Questions<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Tricks To Ace Your Job Interview In No Time</span></h1><span style="font-size: small;"><i>This article was reprinted with permission from <a href="http://www.careerealism.com/4-tips-to-answering-tough-interview-questions-correctly/" target="_blank">http://www.careerealism.com</a></i></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobinterview717.jpg" style="float: right; height: 100px; width: 170px;" title="job interview questions" /><br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="NewGradLife" data-hashtags="collegegrad">Tweet</a><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2011/09/4-tips-to-answering-toughest-job.html&send=true&layout=button_count&width=100&show_faces=false&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=21" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:100px; height:21px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2011/09/4-tips-to-answering-toughest-job.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />From blatant job interview questions like, “What’s your greatest weakness, weakest attribute, or most significant failure.” To soft, “What might your previous employer say?” Even softer, “You certainly seem to have a lot of strengths, but we understand no one is perfect.” The question will come one way or another, everyone knows it, yet still befuddled by it.<br /><br /><br /><br />There have been many Rules of Thumb (R.O.T.) developed over the years, from making light of the question with an answer like “Pizza!” to true confessions, putting a cloud over everyone, to developing a response that actually demonstrates a strength, “I tend to be a workaholic,” or “perfectionist.” (Yuk!)<br /><br /><br /><br />In principle, Rules of Thumb are meant to have very broad application such as, “when in doubt, get out.” Great advice if you are in the middle of an intersection and the light changes. Would it apply in the final seconds of a game, you’re down 3 points and have the ball? What, you’re going to walk off the floor? I don’t think so. I find many R.O.T. (pun intended) to be off the mark and misleading. What may be good for one may not be for another. <input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" />That is not to say there are no rules that can be applied; there are. Just choose your medicine carefully.<br /><br /><br /><br />When answering interview questions, here’s the first rule…<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>RULE #1 – Stay positive…ALWAYS!</b><br /><br /><br /><br />The “what’s your greatest weakness” question is your opportunity to shine. One way is to demonstrate you are a positive person by nature. Everyone likes a person with a positive nature, right? Remember you are in the interview to make yourself desirable for hiring, so you might say, “I rarely sit there and think of myself in those terms, nevertheless, I do want to respond to your question,” or something on those lines. Notice by the way I did not say, “I rarely sit there and think of my weaknesses.” Here’s a rule of thumb that always applies: Do not use or repeat negative terms, even if the interviewer throws it out there.<br /><br /><br /><br />Here are three other rules I suggest you follow:<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>RULE #2 – No superlatives!</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Keep it singular. Superlatives such as “weakest” or “worst” or “biggest” indicate the greatest degree of whatever is it describing. “Worst weakness” is the weakness of the highest degree implying there are other weaknesses of varying degrees but weaknesses nonetheless. That begs the question, “What are some others?” Likewise, “need most to improve” implies there are others areas for improvement. In any case, try this as an alternative, “If I had to come up with one…” (No negatives; no multiples).<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/4-tips-to-answering-toughest-job.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/4-tips-to-answering-toughest-job.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-30043388547092038392012-11-12T00:57:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:11.108-08:005 Ways To Waste Your LinkedIn Account<h1><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The job is yours through LinkedIn - if you know to snag it</span></h1><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobs_linkedin-1.jpg" style="float: right; height: 110px; width: 170px;" title="job interview questions" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i>This post was written by Elliot Lasson, the </i></span><i>Executive Director of Joblink of Maryland and writer at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/joblinkofmaryland.wordpress.com/2012/08/10/top-5-ways-to-waste-your-linkedin-acco/" target="_blank">http://joblinkofmaryland.wordpress.com</a>.</i><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="NewGradLife" data-hashtags="in">Tweet</a><br /><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"></div><br /><script>(function(d, s, id) {<br /> var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];<br /> if (d.getElementById(id)) return;<br /> js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;<br /> js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1&appId=185934474787280";<br /> fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);<br />}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2012/11/jobs-linkedin-111201.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="false"></fb:like><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2012/11/jobs-linkedin-111201.html" type="in/share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6399372143298042920&postID=6441202889085098051"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />By now, most people know that LinkedIn is the world’s most popular professional networking site. Yes, I have drunk the Kool-Aid and am a big fan.<br /><br /><br /><br />However, while LinkedIn has many useful capabilities, many people do not use it properly. This ranges from not having an account/profile at all or overusing it. If LinkedIn is not appropriately utilized it will be ineffective or even counterproductive. Also, given the fact that recruiters will often check out your LinkedIn profile, it is critical to have a positive LinkedIn presence.<br /><br /><br /><br />In this piece, the top 5 mistakes which job seekers and other professionals make on LinkedIn are presented:<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Incomplete, underwhelming or multiple profiles</b><br /><br /><br /><br />An essential step in developing your network is by inviting potential connections to join it. Connections might be colleagues, friends, or relatives. This must be done one person at a time. A prerequisite to sending invitations is starting with a complete Profile. This means developing your Profile in a manner <input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" />that includes relevant information from your resume and having one or two professional recommendations. LinkedIn will walk you through the steps involved and provide a progress bar as to how close you are to “Profile completion”.<br /><br /><b><br /></b><br /><b>2. Insufficient number of connections and weak invitations</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Simply creating a profile and not developing a network is not good form. Inviting connections can be done through entering the person’s email address, through a preexisting organizational affiliation, through an alumni group, or through a niche group. While there is no magic number as to the optimal number of 1st degree LinkedIn connections, it is certainly greater than 0 or 1. Make sure that you do not somehow have multiple profiles, as you don’t want people confusing the “old” you with the “new” you. When inviting people whom you do not know, you must provide some context. Do not simply use the impersonal default message. Having a phone or in-person conversation or sending an email before the fact is often helpful before requesting the person to join your network. If too many people whom you invite click “I don’ know this person”, you will be put into the equivalent of “LinkedIn timeout”, which will then require you to always have the email address of future invitees and you will not be able to simply connect through some other LinkedIn relationship.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>3. Failing to proofread for mistakes</b><br /><br /><br /><br />One turnoff to consumers of your Profile is seeing spelling or spacing mistakes either in your profile or in requests to connect. You should definitely proofread your information before going “live”. If you identify yourself in your Profile as a “Profesional Profreader”, a writing <i>job</i> at the local newspaper is <input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" />unlikely to be in your future. This also includes those for whom English is not a first language. Since we often miss mistakes in our own profile, it would be a good idea to have your Profile proofed by someone else and you return the favor for his/hers. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/jobs-linkedin-2.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/jobs-linkedin-2.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-72141587590819769972012-11-09T06:50:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:57.466-08:00Two Nonprofit Jobs For The Price Of OneIt's not often that we list two <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/" target="_blank">featured nonprofit jobs</a> in one blog post, but that is exactly what is going to happen today. Save the Children, based in Westport, Conn., has openings for two positions that will be of interest to those interested in fundraising and marketing: <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/4987551/associate-director-donor-engagement-individual-giving-save-the-children" target="_blank">Associate Director of Donor Engagement</a> and <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/4987548/associate-director-telemarketing-individual-giving-save-the-children" target="_blank">Associate Director of Telemarketing</a>.<br /><br />Let's take a look at the Associate Director, Donor Engagement position first. The chosen applicant for this job will coordinate and execute on outbound communications and fundraising campaigns to increase retention and engagement to sponsors/donors. Working with the Director and Senior Director, this individual will develop effective retention strategies to help continue the growth and success of the retention of existing sponsors & donors and to ensure integration and optimization in multi-channel campaigns.<br /><br />Other responsibilities include managing donor engagement campaigns and program analysis and evaluation. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in marketing or degree in related field, and a minimum of 3-5 years experience in direct response fundraising and/or marketing.<br /><br />Save the Children's other open position, Associate Director of Telemarketing, is an ideal job for those individuals who have a passion for marketing. The successful candidate working in this position will be responsible for developing and managing the outbound telemarketing campaigns. The Associate Director will coordinate and execute on outbound communications and fundraising campaigns to increase retention and engagement to sponsors/donors.<br /><br />A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in telemarketing is required to be considered for this job, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in marketing or a related field.<br /><br />Interested in one or both of these positions? The Donor Engagement and Telemarketing jobs can be found visiting our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/4987551" target="_blank">career</a> <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/4987548" target="_blank">center</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-62308048497510729412012-11-09T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:11.194-08:006 Tips to Shorten a Job Search<h1><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Is your job search efficient?</span></h1><br /><span style="font-size: small;">By Megan Marie Sullivan</span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobs16-1.jpg" style="float: right; height: 110px; width: 170px;" title="jobs" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2F6-tips-to-shorten-job-search.html&layout=button_count&show_faces=false&width=100&action=like&font&colorscheme=light&height=21" style="border: none; height: 21px; overflow: hidden; width: 100px;"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/07/6-tips-to-shorten-job-search.html" type="in/share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6399372143298042920&postID=2861503412879533058"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />The economic outlook has been looking very grim, and can be disheartening to those of us who are trying to enter the job force for the first time. However, a savvy seeker can get into the game quickly if he or she keeps a few simple rules and tips in mind:<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Your full-time job is to find a full-time job:</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Every workplace has its standards, and so should your <i>job search</i>. In a competitive market, a job seeker should apply for 10-15 positions a day, and plan to follow-up with a phone call after a week. Keep an organized list of companies, positions, and contact names, as well as a calendar of appointments and interviews. Remember that time is still money (now it’s just money you are not making) so use it wisely.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Friends and family want to help</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Often this is the key source of <b>job leads</b>. Human resource personnel often look for potential job candidates through their current employees, as it saves them the time of scouting and money incurred in posting job ads. One important thing to remember, however, is that they do not always do a perfect <i>job</i>. Sometimes family members will recommend you for a position without a clear understanding of your skills, or friends will ask you to contact a company that you do not think is a good fit. It is important to consider all leads that arrive through your primary resources, as they might stop being your job advocate if you turn down what they think is a good offer!<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>3. Use the Internet wisely</b><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />Specifically, take your search beyond Craigslist.org! Indeed.com and linkedin.com are great sources for <i>job</i> leads. Careerbuilder.com and Monster.com now allow you to create profiles so that you can apply without re-uploading your resume. Npo.net and idealist.org feature non-for-profit postings. For highly-focused searches, do a search on Google Maps for the type of company you want to work for within your desired geographic zone. From here you can find a list of websites for companies that you want to work for, and can check their <b>career</b> pages for job openings, or send your resume for consideration.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/6-tips-to-shorten-job-search.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/6-tips-to-shorten-job-search.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-39380271084016547372012-11-09T00:03:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:11.280-08:00How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt After Graduation<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Advice from a fellow college graduate</span></h1><span style="font-size: small;"><!--INFOLINKS_OFF--><em>This guest post was written by <a href="http://www.gobankingrates.com">Go Banking Rates</a>, bringing you informative personal finance content and helpful tools, as well as the best interest rates on financial services nationwide. Follow them on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/gobankingrates">@GoBankingRates</a> and on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GoBRates">/GoBRates</a></em> </span><br /><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/collegegrads2-1.jpg" style="float: right; height: 130px; width: 170px;" title="college grads" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=185934474787280&xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/08/how-to-pay-off-credit-card-debt-after.html" send="true" layout="button_count" width="100" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/08/how-to-pay-off-credit-card-debt-after.html" data-counter="right"></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact"></a><br /><br /><!--INFOLINKS_ON--><br /><br />Did you know that the average college graduate is about <a href="http://www.gobankingrates.com/loans/student-loans/student-loan-debt-reduction-strategies/" target="_blank">$20,000 in debt</a> at graduation while the average salary for a new grad is only $30,000? Unless you plan to somehow live off of ten grand for a year, you're going to need a solid debt-repayment plan.<br /><br /><br /><br />It's not just the student loans that rack up debt either. According to StateUniversity.com, college students spend $11 billion a year on snacks and beverages, $474 million on music sales, $658 million on theater tickets, $341 million on games and $50 per month on beer every year. If you can relate, you are likely graduating with substantial credit card debt in addition to bills that are specifically school-related.<br /><br /><h3>Which Debts to Pay First</h3>After graduation, you are in a very fortunate financial situation compared with the older population. First, you may have bills to pay, but they certainly aren't going toward a mortgage or braces for your kids. Your life comes with few strings attached, which gives you the opportunity to pay off your debts fairly quickly and start the next phase of your life with a clean slate.<br /><br /><br /><br />That said, there is a right way and a wrong way to pay off post-college debt. Most importantly, DO NOT pay only the minimum required on your credit card.<br /><br /><br /><br />Here's why: Your total debt probably includes student loans, which usually have the lowest interest rates. They also tend to allow you a grace period after graduation during which you don't have to start making payments yet. Plus, student loan interest can be <a href="http://www.marieclaire.com/career-money/advice/tips/Girls-Guide-To-Paying-Off-Student-Loans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">written off for up to $2,500 per year</a>.<br /><br /><input type="hidden" name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" value="1"/><br /><br />Other debts, like car payments, financed furniture, etc. will be more expensive when you carry a balance or miss payments, and credit card interest rates are the highest of all (<a href="http://www.indexcreditcards.com/credit-card-rates-monitor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">U.S. average of 16.85% APR</a>). If you make minimum payments on your credit card(s) while trying to tackle several other debts at once, you will end up paying thousands more in interest payments.<br /><br /><br /><br />So what's the right way? It's best if you can tackle those expensive credit card bills first and get them out of the way. 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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-17948662712738847102012-11-08T06:40:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:57.551-08:00Featured Nonprofit Job: Family ConsultantsNot all nonprofit jobs are at the <a href="http://www.nonprofitjobseeker.com/jobs-by-title.html" target="_blank">fundraising or executive level</a>; some deal with things that are a little more personal, such as are latest featured nonprofit job.<br /><br />Elks Aidmore, Inc., a 74-year old family services nonprofit located in Conyers, Ga., is looking to hire <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/4986062/family-consultants" target="_blank">Family Consultants</a> after expanding its programs to include therapeutic foster care. These individuals will work with foster families and children to ensure academic, therapeutic and medical needs are met. The chosen candidate will also conduct home visits on a weekly or biweekly basis.<br /><br />Unlike most of the jobs posted on our site, this position has a strict age limit: All applicants must be at least 21-years old. A Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field is also required, though a Master's Degree of 2-3 years is preferred.<br /><br />Interested applicants should head to our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/4986062" target="_blank">career center</a> to find out more about this job and to apply.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-25661698391236819862012-11-08T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:11.365-08:00Is My Job Search Doomed if I Don’t Have a Network?<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Job search fact or fiction?</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/job2.jpg" style="float: right; height: 130px; width: 170px;" title="job" /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript"><br />tweetmeme_style = 'compact';<br />tweetmeme_source = 'newgradlife';<br /></script><script src="http://tweetmeme.com/i/scripts/button.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><br /><br />Your <b>job search</b> is not doomed, but without networking you are doomed to suffer a longer more difficult one.<br /><br /><br /><br />Although networking is important, it is only one piece in a multiple-channel job search marketing strategy. You help yourself best by working all your channels. Some other channels are:<br /><br /><br /><br />- Online networking portholes such as LinkedIn, Facebook and MySpace<br /><br /><br /><br />- Recruiters and Search Firms<br /><br /><br /><br />- Job sites such as Indeed, LocalJobNetwork, Ladders and CareerBuilder<br /><br /><br /><br />- Targeted mailing and Informational Interviewing<br /><br /><br /><br />- Career Fairs, Trade Associations, and Community Organizations<br /><br /><br /><br />Nevertheless, many <b>jobs</b> are found by being at the right place at the right time and that means a lot of deliberate networking. Some may say, “Being at the right place at the right time is all luck.” I don’t. I say it is resultant of “preparation” meeting “opportunity.” If you are not prepared, you may have opportunities looking you in the face and never know it; or you may recognize an opportunity and not be prepared to take advantage. It is only when preparation and opportunity meet you are likely to win a <i>job</i>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>The caveat:</b> Opportunity is actually a compound-variable in the equation. The other piece to “opportunity” is “time.” In other words, you can be in a lot of right places (potential opportunities) and be prepared for each, but without a crystal ball you will not know it’s the right time until you get there. So, you must be in a lot of right places at ONE time. Implementing a strategy using multiple channels <input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" />simultaneously will virtually have you in many places at one time. Equation solved! Of course everyone will say, “You were lucky.” I’ll say, “You were prepared.”<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>As for the networking piece of the simultaneous multiple-channel marketing strategy…</b><br /><br /><b><br /><br /></b><br /><br />I will tell you what I tell those who have substantial networks and still suffer hard times: Make it easy for others to help you and they will. Whether you are looking to build a network or jump-starting a stalled (existing) network, here are several tips that can help:<br /><br /><br /><br />1. Start building permanent relationships while you are still employed.<br /><br /><br /><br />2. Become known in professional associations.<br /><br /><br /><br />3. Reacquaint yourself with peers in other companies.<br /><br /><br /><br />4. Push out emails to update friends and acquaintance.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/is-my-job-search-doomed-if-i-dont-have.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/is-my-job-search-doomed-if-i-dont-have.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-3820128579213823272012-11-07T06:39:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:57.636-08:00Find Grants For Your NonprofitLooking for grant opportunities? <i><a href="http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/" target="_blank">The NonProfit Times</a></i> is pleased to announce a new addition to our site: <a href="http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/authors/grant-finder" target="_blank">The NPT Grant Finder</a>. This new feature allows our readers to browse the latest grants from around the web. We will be adding more in the coming weeks and months.<br /><br />Here's how it works: There are a number of different grant categories available (i.e. "Conference Funding"). Grants that match those categories will be posted within those categories, with links to the application at the end of each description. From there, you can decide whether or not your nonprofit would be a good match. Here's one of the many grants we already have available:<br /><br />****<br /><br /><br /> <strong>Type of Grant: Health, HIV Research<br /> Grant Name: Advancing Exceptional Research on HIV/AIDS<br /> Agency(s): National Institutes on Health and National Institute on Drug Abuse<br /> Closing Date for Applications: Dec. 17, 2012</strong><br /> <br /><strong><br /></strong><strong>Description:</strong><br /> <br />The National Institutes on Health along with the National Institute on Drug Abuse is seeking grant proposals for a research project on HIV/AIDS and drug abuse. Applicants must have an exceptional track record of conducting groundbreaking, innovative, and/or unconventional investigations on this subject. Examples of a successful application would be a study using populations with significant numbers of drug users; samples from drug using populations; model systems, including in vitro systems and animal models, to test effects of drugs of abuse on pathogenesis, progression, treatment; and developing interventions or treatments that are tailored to drug using populations.<br /> <br />This award will complement NIDA’s Avant-Garde Program (<a href="http://ww2.drugabuse.gov/about/organization/arp/AVGP.htm">http://ww2.drugabuse.gov/about/organization/arp/AVGP.htm</a>), which supports individuals who conduct high-risk, high-reward research. In contrast with that program, this grant opportunity requires applicants do submit a detailed research plan and preliminary data.<br /> <strong><br /></strong><strong>Eligible Organizations:</strong><br /> <ul><li>Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education</li><li>Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education</li><li>Private institutions of higher education</li><li>For profit organizations other than small businesses</li><li>Small businesses</li></ul>The NIDA intends to fund an estimate of 2-3 proposals for a total of $1.5 million for Fiscal Year 2013. The maximum period for the proposal is five years, and should be determined by the scope of the project. You can find out more at: <a href="http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-13-008.html">http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-13-008.html</a><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-22692970481726681292012-11-07T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:11.452-08:0020 Common LinkedIn Mistakes Online Job Seekers Make<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Online job hunting made simple</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/onlinejob-1.jpg" style="float: right; height: 135px; width: 145px;" title="jobs" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2F20-common-linkedin-mistakes-online-job.html&send=false&layout=button_count&width=100&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=21" style="border: none; height: 21px; overflow: hidden; width: 100px;"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2F20-common-linkedin-mistakes-online-job.html&send=false&layout=button_count&width=100&show_faces=true&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=21" style="border: none; height: 21px; overflow: hidden; width: 100px;"></iframe> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href=""></a><br /><br /><br /><br />You probably know by now that LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool for personal branding and <em>job search</em>. In fact for job seekers it's one of the best online tools to land a job right now.<br /><br /><br /><br />In case you don’t know about LinkedIn, get busy immediately building your branded profile, connecting with people, expressing your executive brand, and leveraging LinkedIn to full advantage. <br /><br /><br /><br />But don’t make these 20 mistakes:<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #134f5c;"><strong>BUILDING YOUR PROFILE</strong></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1. Not personalizing your LinkedIn public profile URL.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Many people leave the default mess of letters and numbers at the end of the URL. Change that to “yourname” or as close to it as you can come, as I did with mine – http://www.linkedin.com/in/megguiseppi<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Not including a photo.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Branding and career marketing are about creating emotional connections. People believe content more when it’s accompanied by the author’s photo. An online profile with no photo is a missed opportunity to reinforce your brand and engage people.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>3. Not adding links to websites or web pages.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Include links to your website, blog, VisualCV, Twitter or other online profiles, so people can get more on-brand information about you and see what else you’re up to.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>4. Not having a searchable professional headline that brands your unique promise of value and resonates with your target audience.</b><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />Make sure your relevant key word phrases show up in your headline so that recruiters and hiring decision makers sourcing top candidates by searching LinkedIn will find you.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/20-common-linkedin-mistakes-online-job_9682.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/20-common-linkedin-mistakes-online-job_23.html" style="color: black;">3</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/20-common-linkedin-mistakes-online-job.html" style="color: black;">4</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/20-common-linkedin-mistakes-online-job_9682.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-12434311700928689682012-11-06T12:36:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:57.720-08:00Chief Financial Officer Needed: Featured JobLutheran Family Services of Virginia, a faith-based social services organization offering a variety of programs to the public, is looking to hire a <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/4984524/chief-financial-officer" target="_blank">Chief Financial Officer</a>. Interested? Read on for more details.<br /><br />Reporting to and partnering with the President & CEO, the CFO will lead all financial administration, business planning and budgeting for Lutheran Family Services of Virginia and serve as a member of the senior leadership team. The CFO will work closely with the finance committee and serve as an advisor to division directors, assisting them with financial planning, economic modeling and evaluating results.<br /><br />This is an ideal position for those job seekers who have a strong background as a leader with a history of working in an organization that is committed to the social sector. Lutheran Family Services also requests applicants meet the following requirements:<br /><br /><ul><li>BA or BS in accounting or finance.</li><li>At least five years experience as CFO or equivalent, preferably in a complex, nonprofit social service or healthcare organization with a budget of at least $15M. If coming from a for-profit environment, nonprofit board experience is preferred.</li><li>Minimum five years (5) years demonstrated experience successfully leading and managing teams with a commitment to developing team members.</li><li>Demonstrated experience and interest in examining, developing, streamlining and re-engineering financial and operational policies and processes for a growing organization.</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of nonprofit financial management, generally accepted accounting principles and regulatory guidelines.</li><li>Ability and willingness to communicate effectively and clearly at all levels in the organization and with external stakeholders, with strong oral, written and presentation skills.</li></ul><div>Find out more about this position by visiting our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/4984524" target="_blank">career center</a>. Happy job hunting!</div><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-57938090803228720902012-11-06T06:41:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:57.804-08:00Featured Nonprofit Job: Marketing SpecialistMarketing is an important aspect of any business or nonprofit that wants to make sure the public is aware of its products and services. If you are a job seeker who is interested in this field, you are sure to be interested in our latest featured nonprofit job.<br /><br />The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, based in Cortez, Colo., is looking to hire a <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/4983402/marketing-specialist" target="_blank">Marketing Specialist</a> to develop and implement marketing strategies and create high-quality communications that engage new audiences, increase participation in its archaeology and travel programs, and meet program-revenue goals. The successful candidate will also work with numerous program developers and content providers and is the project manager, writer, and editor for print and electronic materials that target a variety of audiences and are disseminated in a number of electronic and print venues.<br /><br />This job will likely appeal to you if you have a strong background in marketing but, before you apply, make sure that you meet the following qualifications laid out by the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center:<br /><br /><ul><li>B.S. or B.A. degree in marketing, communications, English, or related field of study;</li><li>Minimum of two years’ experience in market research/strategy and five years’ experience managing projects and producing a wide range of marketing communications; and,</li><li>Must have professional writing experience or experience in a marketing function with writing as a primary responsibility.</li></ul><div>Head to our <a href="http://careercenter.nptimes.com/jobs/#/detail/4983402" target="_blank">career center</a> to find out more about what it takes to be a Marketing Specialist, and to find out how to apply.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-31102547964624367962012-11-06T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:11.537-08:00Ten things your resume shouldn't have<h1><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Resume tricks that will backfire on you</span></h1><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/resumewriting9.jpg" style="float: right; height: 130px; width: 170px;" title="resume writing" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"><br /></div><br /><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=185934474787280&xfbml=1"><br /></script><fb:like font="" href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/06/ten-things-your-resume-shouldnt-have.html" layout="button_count" send="true" show_faces="false" width="100"></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/06/ten-things-your-resume-shouldnt-have.html" type="in/share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href=""></a><br /><br /><br /><br />As a Certified Professional Résumé Writer, over the years I have come across many tacky résumé tricks that candidates use in a misguided effort to stand out. Most recruiters are on to these gimmicks. When you use these tricks, you may appear desperate, or worse yet, dishonest. Avoid them because they do not work and are bound to fail.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>1- The Extensive Vocabulary Gimmick</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Using big words and lengthy sentences will not help you sound important, especially if they are used incorrectly. Don't hide behind your vocabulary. Your <b>résumé</b> should be an easy read. When your résumé is not concise and direct, the reader gets uncomfortable. Use common words and clear sentences to put the focus on your background and abilities. Make sure to include effective keywords and phrases that you know the reader will be looking for, but stay away from industry-specific buzzwords that may get lost on your recruiter<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2- The Case of the Missing Employment Dates</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Eliminating your dates of employment to disguise career gaps will not work. Recruiters know that missing dates can only mean one of two things, either you are trying to hide a poor career history or you are just plain careless. <input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" />Always include employment dates to pass the detailed <i>résumé</i> review. To extend the longevity of your résumé and minimize gaps, consider listing the year only, instead of month and year.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>3- Hiding Behind a Functional Résumé</b><br /><br /><br /><br />The functional, or ‘skills based’ <b>résumé</b> is designed so that your skills and relevant accomplishments are separated from your employment list and placed upfront. Many job seekers trying to minimize career issues such as gaps in employment use the functional format. If you use this technique, you can be sure a perceptive recruiter will go directly to your career history to try to find what you are hiding. In addition, these <i>résumés</i> tend to be disliked by many recruiters because it is difficult to connect where you did what you did. Avoid the functional format if you can. Whenever possible, use a reverse chronological format to keep your responsibilities and accomplishments under their respective job titles. If you must, use a combination of functional and reverse chronological that will strategically minimize your obstacles and meet your prospective employer’s needs.<input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/ten-things-your-resume-shouldnt-have.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">2</span></a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/ten-things-your-resume-shouldnt-have_23.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">3</span></a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/ten-things-your-resume-shouldnt-have.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Next Page</span></a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-71835385399494803462012-11-06T00:01:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:11.622-08:00To all the Universities, thank you<!--INFOLINKS_OFF--><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobs26.jpg" style="float: right; height: 127px; width: 170px;" title="jobs" /><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fto-all-universities-thank-you.html&layout=button_count&show_faces=false&width=100&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=21" style="border: none; height: 21px; overflow: hidden; width: 100px;"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><br /><br />To all the Universities out there who have referred their students to us, wrote about us, or just linked to us, we thank you. Having your support means the world to us.<br /><br /><br /><br />Ball State University<br /><br />Baruch College<br /><br />Becker College<br /><br />Boston University<br /><br />Brandeis University<br /><br />Brock University<br /><br />Clark College<br /><br />College of Charleston<br /><br />Colorado State University<br /><br />Concordia University<br /><br />Cornell University<br /><br />Davenport University<br /><br />Davis College in Johnson City NY<br /><br />Denison University<br /><br />Eastern Washington University<br /><br />ESADE Business & Law School<br /><br />Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising<br /><br />Guilford Technical Community College<br /><br />Henderson State University<br /><br />Indiana Tech<br /><br />James Cook University<br /><br />Kent State University<br /><br />Lafayette College<br /><br />Lock Haven University<br /><br />Macalester College<br /><br />Manhattanville College<br /><br />Massachusetts Maritime Academy<br /><br />Messiah College<br /><br />Middlebury Career Services<br /><br />Middlesex Community College<br /><br />Milwaukee School of Engineering<br /><br />Montclair State University<br /><br />North Dakota State University<br /><br />Northeastern University<br /><br />Northland College<br /><br />Philadelphia University<br /><br />Radford University<br /><br />Raritan Valley Community College<br /><br />Rutgers University<br /><br />Saint Louis University Madrid<br /><br />Saint Mary's University of Minnesota<br /><br />Skagit Valley College<br /><br />Spring Hill College<br /><br />St. Cloud State University<br /><br />St. Norbert College<br /><br />Sullivan University<br /><br />Tarleton State University<br /><br />The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago<br /><br />The Washington Center<br /><br />Trinity University<br /><br />University of Alabama at Birgmingham<br /><br />University of California, Los Angeles<br /><br />University of Georgia<br /><br />University of Houstoin<br /><br />University of Houston<br /><br />University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign<br /><br />University of Melbourne<br /><br />University of Miami<br /><br />University of Oregon<br /><br />University of Tennessee Knoxville<br /><br />University of Texas Arlington<br /><br />University of Toronto<br /><br />University of Vermont<br /><br />University of West Georgia<br /><br />University of Wisconsin - Superior<br /><br />Valdosta State University<br /><br />Virginia Commonwealth University<br /><br />Watkins College of Art, Design & Film<br /><br />Xavier University<br /><br /><br /><br />Photo courtesy of <a href="http://search.creativecommons.org/">Creative Commons</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27282406@N03/4134166721/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/27282406@N03/4134166721/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-75518868711266562652012-11-05T06:58:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:06:57.889-08:00Think Before Accepting A Salary OfferThe good thing about a <a href="http://nptjobs.blogspot.com/2011/09/art-of-salary-negotiation.html" target="_blank">salary offer</a> is it means you are getting closer to a job. The bad thing is, if you are too quick to accept, you could be costing yourself thousands of dollars.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Some job seekers are so anxious to work that they will accept any dollar amount thrown at them without thinking. This is understandable given the current economic climate, but the desire to have a job doesn't mean you have to settle. You need to make sure you do the proper research into typical <a href="http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/salarysurvey" target="_blank">salary data</a> for positions to ensure you are being offered a fair deal.</div><div><br /></div><div>A good tactic to practice in any salary negotiation is to think a little before saying anything. This will indicate to the hiring manager that you aren't entirely sold. If you're lucky, he will up the offer without you having to do anything.</div><div><br /></div><div>More than likely, however, you will be in for a more protracted negotiation, but your initial hesitation should be enough to show that you are not overwhelmed by the offer. This will give you the opportunity to share the number you had in mind. Assuming you did the proper research, the salary you mention should be in line with industry standards, but that doesn't mean the employer will bend immediately. In fact, there's a good chance they will say "take it or leave it" if they don't have the budget to offer you more. </div><div><br /></div><div>If the job is too good to pass up, you could always ask if there will be a chance to have a salary review. If the answer to that question is yes, you should probably take the offer. Otherwise, you should consider looking for another job that will pay you the salary you had in mind.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-83609736536197858742012-11-05T00:05:00.000-08:002013-02-17T21:44:11.707-08:008 Steps to Acing Your Phone Interview<h1><span style="font-size: large;">Tricky interview questions to prepare for</span></h1><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/jobinterviews.jpg" style="float: right; height: 147px; width: 165px;" title="job interview questions" /><br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="NewGradLife" data-hashtags="collegegrad">Tweet</a><br /><br /><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fnewgradlife.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fget-job-ace-interview-interview.html&send=true&layout=button_count&width=100&show_faces=false&action=like&colorscheme=light&font&height=21" style="border: none; height: 21px; overflow: hidden; width: 100px;"></iframe><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/04/get-job-ace-interview-interview.html" type="in/share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6399372143298042920&postID=2948820884596940371"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Most first job interviews are via telephone. A hiring manager sees your resume, thinks you may be a good fit, and calls you. It is very important to be ready for that first call because it is your one chance to move forward in the hiring process. Flub it and you won’t get a second opportunity. Make the sales presentation of your experience count.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><i>Control Contact</i></b><br /><br /><br /><br />Do not list every possible telephone number at which you can be reached. A home number and cell number are typically all an employer needs. If your cell is a company phone, list only your home number or obtain a personal cell phone. A company phone should not be used for job search. Do you spend a great deal of time during the day in situations where it would be difficult to talk spontaneously to a prospective employer such as meetings or in a shared office? Make sure you have a very professional voice mail message and check your messages regularly. Return all calls as soon as possible and if you end up in a “phone tag” situation, be persistent and proactive.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><i>Focus</i></b><br /><br /><br /><br />If you receive that first call while driving or any time you cannot devote 100% of your attention to the conversation, ask the caller if you can return the call. Distracted conversations make for poor interviews. When an employer or recruiter calls, they understand the time might not be good and are generally open to scheduling a call for a later time. Try to schedule the conversation as soon as possible and don’t forget to get a name and number for a contact.<br /><br /><br /><br /><i><b>Practice Tough Answers</b></i><br /><br /><br /><br />Many people have some sort of obstacle in their current career search or a past problem that may come up in an interview. Be especially prepared to discuss such issues, not because they are more important but because they cause the most anxiety. Knowing what you are going to say to tough questions makes them much less scary.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><i>Google Yourself</i></b><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />Be aware of information about you in the public realm. Make sure you conduct an Internet search on yourself. Employers will be doing this so you need to be on the same page. Be aware that your social media activities will also be reviewed by many employers or recruiters. If you have a Facebook page or Twitter account, it might be examined by employers. Be careful what you put there and don’t be surprised if a related question arises in the interview.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/get-job-ace-interview-interview.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/get-job-ace-interview-interview.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-90035406567177976692012-11-02T00:05:00.000-07:002013-02-17T21:44:11.794-08:00Resume Ignored By Online Application Sites? Here's Why.<h1><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Is your resume standing out in the pile?</span></h1><br /><img src="http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy286/newgradlife/resumewriting.jpg" style="float: right; height: 120px; width: 170px;" title="resume writing" /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="NewGradLife" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"><br /></div><br /><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><div id="fb-root"><br /></div><br /><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"><br /></script><fb:like font="" href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/03/resume-writing-resume-templates_19.html" layout="button_count" send="true" show_faces="false" width="100"></fb:like><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"><br /></script><br /><br /><script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><script data-counter="right" data-url="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2010/03/resume-writing-resume-templates_19.html" type="in/share"><br /></script> <a class="DiggThisButton DiggCompact" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6399372143298042920"></a><br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br /><br /><br />You’ve filled out hundreds of online job applications, and have never heard from an employer. You are beginning to feel rejected, unloved and unappreciated. Why doesn’t anyone call back? The reason may be in your <strong>resume</strong> and you haven’t noticed it.<br /><br /><br /><br />I'm going to start with the assumption that your resume is neat, truthful, printed in a simple font, no smaller than 11 points, no more than two pages covering the last 10 years, and that it is spell-checked and proofread. No “manger” for “manager,” no “it’s” when it should be “its.”<br /><br /><br /><br />There are two areas that will get your <em>resume</em> ignored–fast. One of them is the “Objective” statement. Anything vague gets you rejected. “I’m looking for an exciting job to advance my career,” is an example of a sinker. So is “Powerful executive with 20 years of increasing responsibility available for lateral applications of bricks-and-clicks viral e-marketing,” or anything else that looks like it comes from a jargon generator.<br /><br /><br /><br />The objective is not a PR statement–the purpose is to get you hired. You will need a new one for every job you apply to. Hate the idea? Then get used to longer unemployment.<br /><br /><input name="IL_RELATED_TAGS" type="hidden" value="1" /><br /><br />Your <strong>resume</strong> is being scanned for key words every time you submit it. If you don’t have the right key words, your resume will be shot into the shredder. What are the magic key words? Read the ad. The job description contains the key words. That’s why you need to change your objective for each job. Because the key words change. Look for nouns (titles, duties, responsibilities), not verbs (action words). You’ve probably been taught to create a “results oriented” <em>resume</em>. They don’t work anymore. Everyone “generated top results,” “managed profitability” and “won industry-wide awards,” and the scanner is not interested.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;">| <b>1</b> |</span> <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/resume-examples-sample-resume-free.html" style="color: black;">2</a> | <a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/resume-examples-sample-resume-free.html" style="color: black;">Next Page</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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<br/></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12563655200790503167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579894456937698921.post-55640886469718517032012-11-01T13:15:00.000-07:002013-02-18T15:06:57.974-08:003 Ways To Negotiate Non-Salary BenefitsJob seekers have a number of priorities when looking for a job, but salary usually ranks highest. While being paid well is important, applicants should also consider the benefits that are offered by the organization for which they applied.<div><br /></div><div>Nonprofits offer a wide range of benefits to their employees, many of which are listed in <i>The NonProfit Times' </i>2012 <a href="http://shop.nptimes.com/2012-nonprofit-salary-report.aspx" target="_blank">Nonprofit Organizations Benefits Repor</a>t. Job hunters should take a look at the benefits that are usually given to specific positions to ensure they are being offered a fair deal.</div><div><br /></div><div>With that in mind, here are three ways to negotiate benefits should you get a <a href="http://nptjobs.blogspot.com/2011/11/evaluating-job-offer.html" target="_blank">job offer</a>:</div><div><ul><li><b>Research: </b>As was mentioned above, you should research the standard benefits for specific nonprofit jobs. You should also investigate the organization in question; find out how it's doing financially, and only ask for benefits you know it can afford.</li><li><b>Focus on the Future: </b>There are certain job offers that are just too good to turn down despite the lack of benefits. If this is the case, consider revisiting the situation in a few months after you have shown your worth to the organization. Your superiors could be more inclined to offer you better perks if you have shown yourself to be valuable.</li><li><b>Prioritize: </b>What benefits are most important to you? You shouldn't hand the employer a laundry list of items you require, but you should be strategic about what you ask for to increase your chances of success. If you have a long commute, for example, it would make sense to ask for flex time.</li></ul></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://cover-lettersample.blogspot.com">Cover Letter Sample</a><br/>
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