OK, there are many reasons why a person does not get hired after endless searching; today we are discussing the possibilities and we look forward to your feedback.
Today we are talking about putting all of your eggs in one basket.
Don't put your job search on hold while waiting to hear back for one position:
Don't we all fall into this trap at one time or another? You've had a super couple of interviews with your dream employer. You just know you're going to get "the call" any day now. You think, I'm going to hold off until I hear back; after all, I deserve a little break. Well, no doubt you do deserve a little break--but don't. Keep on networking, applying, interviewing, and researching until you have a firm job offer in hand.
Let's hear your story and experiences in this scenario.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Not Getting Hired 'Day 3'
We continue with the possibilities at why you are not getting any call backs after submitting your resume and or after the initial interview. Our new question on this is:
Are you relying too much on one job search technique.
Maybe you are only:
1. Applying online
2. Relying on networking
3. Only relying on employment agencies
4. Approaching familiar companies that are hiring
Don't restrict your options to just one job-search method. Try them all; cast a wide net, continue to build your connections, GET CREATIVE.
Please post your comments or questions.
Are you relying too much on one job search technique.
Maybe you are only:
1. Applying online
2. Relying on networking
3. Only relying on employment agencies
4. Approaching familiar companies that are hiring
Don't restrict your options to just one job-search method. Try them all; cast a wide net, continue to build your connections, GET CREATIVE.
Please post your comments or questions.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Not Getting Hired 'Day 2'
Are you still struggling with your job search, we are continuing with daily discussions why they are NOT CALLING YOU. You are more than qualified, so lets ask this question.
Are your expectations to high or unreasonable?
Yes, everyone wants the "perfect job". But, if your criteria is too high, if your being too demanding, you may well remain unemployed. Nobody wants to be told to compromise, but the fact is that much of life involves just that, at least temporarily.
1. Analyze your wants and needs.
2. Which are must haves?
3. Which are negotiable?
4. Which can be put on hold?
You must re-think your scenario at this time, look around, remember the crisis that we are ALL in. There is way to much competition right now, people are literally fighting for jobs just to survive, so if you are being to unreasonable; the next guy will be more than happy to settle for a little less and get the job that you were hoping for.
Let's hear your views on this topic.
Are your expectations to high or unreasonable?
Yes, everyone wants the "perfect job". But, if your criteria is too high, if your being too demanding, you may well remain unemployed. Nobody wants to be told to compromise, but the fact is that much of life involves just that, at least temporarily.
1. Analyze your wants and needs.
2. Which are must haves?
3. Which are negotiable?
4. Which can be put on hold?
You must re-think your scenario at this time, look around, remember the crisis that we are ALL in. There is way to much competition right now, people are literally fighting for jobs just to survive, so if you are being to unreasonable; the next guy will be more than happy to settle for a little less and get the job that you were hoping for.
Let's hear your views on this topic.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Not Getting Hired? 'Day 1'
I am job hunting everyday. Why am I not getting hired?
Let's start looking at some possibilities.
Are you repeating your mistakes?
After interviews, are you taking the time to review and analyze them. Many times the reason you don't get a job is beyond your control, and, in fact, has nothing to do with you, but not always. Trying to understand why the answer was "No" may help you to fine tune your approach.
Please post your opinion or reply. Let's start looking at some of these important questions.
Let's start looking at some possibilities.
Are you repeating your mistakes?
After interviews, are you taking the time to review and analyze them. Many times the reason you don't get a job is beyond your control, and, in fact, has nothing to do with you, but not always. Trying to understand why the answer was "No" may help you to fine tune your approach.
Please post your opinion or reply. Let's start looking at some of these important questions.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Resume Buzzwords
Buzzwords For Your Resume
Are you blank on what to put on your resume? Well here is a list of some of the strong buzzwords (keywords) that you might want to use depending on your career of course. There so many, but when I write a resume I incorporate (technical & transferable) skills. They are both very important!
Team player Excellent communication skills
Go-to-person Managed
Self-starter Results-oriented
Strong negotiation Innovative
Proven ability Motivated
Skilled problem solver Cutting edge
Proactive Meet demanding deadlines
Analytical Strategic thinker
Customer Service Customer Relations
Leadership Problem Resolution
Teamwork Communication
Decision Making Skills Time management
Flexibility Listen Actively & Attentively
Consulting Coordinate
Budget Management Aggressive Negotiations/Sales
Compile Date Sort & interpret data
Design/Implement Teach/Train
High Energy Identify critical issues quickly
Enthusiasm Create new procedures/products
Editing skills Proofreading
These are just a few, but they are very important buzzwords. Incorporate them into your skill set in a professional manner, and you will be found.
If you find that you just can't get it right, that's what I'm here for! Feel free to give me a call and I will assist you.
Janis Barat
(800) 490-5494
www.ResumeProfessionals.org
Are you blank on what to put on your resume? Well here is a list of some of the strong buzzwords (keywords) that you might want to use depending on your career of course. There so many, but when I write a resume I incorporate (technical & transferable) skills. They are both very important!
Team player Excellent communication skills
Go-to-person Managed
Self-starter Results-oriented
Strong negotiation Innovative
Proven ability Motivated
Skilled problem solver Cutting edge
Proactive Meet demanding deadlines
Analytical Strategic thinker
Customer Service Customer Relations
Leadership Problem Resolution
Teamwork Communication
Decision Making Skills Time management
Flexibility Listen Actively & Attentively
Consulting Coordinate
Budget Management Aggressive Negotiations/Sales
Compile Date Sort & interpret data
Design/Implement Teach/Train
High Energy Identify critical issues quickly
Enthusiasm Create new procedures/products
Editing skills Proofreading
These are just a few, but they are very important buzzwords. Incorporate them into your skill set in a professional manner, and you will be found.
If you find that you just can't get it right, that's what I'm here for! Feel free to give me a call and I will assist you.
Janis Barat
(800) 490-5494
www.ResumeProfessionals.org
Sunday, March 6, 2011
New Jobs At Fresh & Easy
Fresh & Easy arrives in Bay Area
Fresh & Easy on Tuesday put the finishing touches on new stores in Danville and central San Jose as it prepared for a grand opening Wednesday for the two markets, its first in the Bay Area.
The stores are the first of 13 that the retailer, a unit of England-based supermarket behemoth Tesco, is planning to open in the region during the coming months.
"We're very excited to have Fresh & Easy open up in town," said Joe Calabrigo, Danville's town manager. "We have been waiting for them for almost two years now."
The Fresh & Easy store in Danville is located at 460 Diablo Blvd., just east of Interstate 680. The store in central San Jose that will open this week is at 1409 Bird Ave., near Minnesota Avenue in the city's Willow Glen district.
"As a community, we are probably underserved by grocery stores and markets," Calabrigo said. "We really like their approach, organic foods, healthier foods, kind of a green approach."
The Fresh & Easy store in Danville is located at 460 Diablo Blvd., just east of Interstate 680. The store in central San Jose that will open this week is at 1409 Bird Ave., near Minnesota Avenue in the city's Willow Glen district.
"As a community, we are probably underserved by grocery stores and markets," Calabrigo said. "We really like their approach, organic foods, healthier foods, kind of a green approach."
Both the San Jose and Danville stores are laid out to feature produce and meat in the first couple of rows; milk and other dairy products down one side; and nuts, dried fruit cookies and crackers along the other wall.
In the center aisles, the stores will feature just about every kind of item that shoppers would find at a major supermarket.
"We have everything you need to run your household," said Brendan Wonnacott, a Fresh & Easy spokesman. After these first two stores are open, Fresh & Easy intends to open several other Bay Area stores in March. Those new stores are in Pacifica, Concord, Vacaville, Modesto and Walnut Creek.
In April, Fresh & Easy will open stores in Pleasanton, Hayward, Napa and western San Jose.
The grocery chain also plans to open at least two stores in San Francisco in the coming months.
"Fresh & Easy, Sprouts, Foods Co., they may all find things tougher than they might have imagined," Englehardt said. "Safeway has taken some moves to counter the competition, and they will take more measures to counter the competition."
Among the Safeway responses: The supermarket giant has decided to open six new or revamped stores in the Bay Area in 2011. One of those is a brand-new store in Pleasanton near Interstate 680 and Bernal Road. Still, Englehardt said he thinks that Fresh & Easy has made wise choices in the stores it has decided to open this week, along with the other sites.
"They will get some good customer samples in Danville and Willow Glen," he said. "In both of those areas, there is discretionary income and they are mature markets."
The new market entrants are expected to challenge incumbent chains such as Safeway and Lucky.
By George Avalos
Contra Costa Times
Posted: 03/01/2011 03:01:15 PM PST
Updated: 03/02/2011 06:23:24 AM PST
This is just one of the new job listings that Resume Professionals keeps you up to date with. I welcome
your comments and questions. Please feel free to give me a call for more information.
Janis Barat
http://www.resumeprofessionals.org/
(800) 490-5494
Fresh & Easy on Tuesday put the finishing touches on new stores in Danville and central San Jose as it prepared for a grand opening Wednesday for the two markets, its first in the Bay Area.
The stores are the first of 13 that the retailer, a unit of England-based supermarket behemoth Tesco, is planning to open in the region during the coming months.
"We're very excited to have Fresh & Easy open up in town," said Joe Calabrigo, Danville's town manager. "We have been waiting for them for almost two years now."
The Fresh & Easy store in Danville is located at 460 Diablo Blvd., just east of Interstate 680. The store in central San Jose that will open this week is at 1409 Bird Ave., near Minnesota Avenue in the city's Willow Glen district.
"As a community, we are probably underserved by grocery stores and markets," Calabrigo said. "We really like their approach, organic foods, healthier foods, kind of a green approach."
The Fresh & Easy store in Danville is located at 460 Diablo Blvd., just east of Interstate 680. The store in central San Jose that will open this week is at 1409 Bird Ave., near Minnesota Avenue in the city's Willow Glen district.
"As a community, we are probably underserved by grocery stores and markets," Calabrigo said. "We really like their approach, organic foods, healthier foods, kind of a green approach."
Both the San Jose and Danville stores are laid out to feature produce and meat in the first couple of rows; milk and other dairy products down one side; and nuts, dried fruit cookies and crackers along the other wall.
In the center aisles, the stores will feature just about every kind of item that shoppers would find at a major supermarket.
"We have everything you need to run your household," said Brendan Wonnacott, a Fresh & Easy spokesman. After these first two stores are open, Fresh & Easy intends to open several other Bay Area stores in March. Those new stores are in Pacifica, Concord, Vacaville, Modesto and Walnut Creek.
In April, Fresh & Easy will open stores in Pleasanton, Hayward, Napa and western San Jose.
The grocery chain also plans to open at least two stores in San Francisco in the coming months.
"Fresh & Easy, Sprouts, Foods Co., they may all find things tougher than they might have imagined," Englehardt said. "Safeway has taken some moves to counter the competition, and they will take more measures to counter the competition."
Among the Safeway responses: The supermarket giant has decided to open six new or revamped stores in the Bay Area in 2011. One of those is a brand-new store in Pleasanton near Interstate 680 and Bernal Road. Still, Englehardt said he thinks that Fresh & Easy has made wise choices in the stores it has decided to open this week, along with the other sites.
"They will get some good customer samples in Danville and Willow Glen," he said. "In both of those areas, there is discretionary income and they are mature markets."
The new market entrants are expected to challenge incumbent chains such as Safeway and Lucky.
By George Avalos
Contra Costa Times
Posted: 03/01/2011 03:01:15 PM PST
Updated: 03/02/2011 06:23:24 AM PST
This is just one of the new job listings that Resume Professionals keeps you up to date with. I welcome
your comments and questions. Please feel free to give me a call for more information.
Janis Barat
http://www.resumeprofessionals.org/
(800) 490-5494
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
15 Toughest Interview Questions
I have found a valuable article on interviewing questions that haunt each and everyone of us. Please take the time to go through these and prepare yourself with the right answers and response. Monster Hotjobs provides some excellent advice. The post below has also been shared on my FaceBook page for everyone to view.
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fhotjobs.yahoo.com%2Fcareer-articles-1482&h=6fdc1
Good luck, if I can answer any of these questions please feel free to give me a call as well.
Janis Barat
(800) 490-5494
Resume Professionals
Facebook link:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Resume-Professionals/122944381082308
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fhotjobs.yahoo.com%2Fcareer-articles-1482&h=6fdc1
Good luck, if I can answer any of these questions please feel free to give me a call as well.
Janis Barat
(800) 490-5494
Resume Professionals
Facebook link:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Resume-Professionals/122944381082308
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
The Etiquette of Getting Hired
Manners matter – before, during and after an interview
You’re under the microscope while you’re on a job interview. Recruiters and interviewers are judging you every second. So to make the best impression – and maintain that excellent impression after you get the job follow these essential etiquette guidelines:
Be on time, if not early, for your interview, “Arriving early is good etiquette, since you may have to fill out an application and a releases form,” advises Kristin Urhausen, a former recruiting operations manager for accounting firm KPMG.
“We’ve had candidates arrive on time or slightly late, and then the time it takes them to fill out our paperwork pushes back their interview and throws our entire schedule off. Try to arrive 15 to 20 minutes earlier that your scheduled interview, and your consideration of us will reflect well on you.”
Come Prepared. “Bring extra copies of your resume so that we can pass them around to all of the interviewers who will be present. Be sure to bring your driver’s license and your Social Security card so that you’re able to deliver exactly what the interviewers require. And turn your cell phone off: Interviewees are immediately disqualified for checking a vibrating phone or answering a call.
Dress appropriately. Peggy Post, co-author of Emily Post’s The Etiquette Advantage in Business: Personal Skills for Professional Success (Collins Living), recommends researching the company. “Some businesses are more informal, and they may have a culture of being more dressed-down, “ while industries such as finance and law may be strictly suit and tie. “It’s okay to ask someone you know, either at that company or simply in that same field, for advice on the dress level – and then for your interview you should ‘dress up a notch.’ Wear something conservative and comfortable. Look your sharpest, “says Post. “Strive to be ‘clean and neat’ both in your dress and in your personal grooming. Appearance is very important on a job interview, so be impeccably groomed as a manner of good business sense and good etiquette. Candidates have been eliminated for having chipped nail polish, for instance.”
Have a good handshake. Interviewers are impressed by a quality handshake as well as good eye contact and body language that shows comfort and confidence. Be sure to shake the hand of the receptionist when you arrive, since front-office staff are often asked for their impression of your manners.
Have quality questions prepared in advance. “Ask about the direction of the company, what the teams are working on presently, not any what’s-in—it-for-me questions such as how many vacation and personal days you would get.”
Address people by name. Contrary to common etiquette beliefs, it is okay to address your interviewers by their first names. It’s fine to be casual, but professional, in an interview. If I introduce myself as Kristin Urhausen, it’s perfectly acceptable for you to say, ‘Kristin, thank you for meeting with me.” “You can’t go wrong, though, by using the more formal and respectful) Mister or Ms.
Don’t share too much personal information. “It’s important to build rapport with your interviewers, and the way to do that is through a good handshake, maintaining eye contact, smiling, being engaged and interested in your interviewers. This does not include sharing the sordid details of your breakup as the answer to, “So what brought you to this city?”
Follow up with a ‘thank you.’ Sending a thank you letter after the interview is crucial. Post has heard stories of people getting hired because they were the only ones to practice this essential standard of good etiquette. “Handwrite your thank-you on fine notepaper or a classic note card. Write neatly, spell everything correctly, be sincere, be concise – just a few sentences are all that’s necessary and send a thank you note to each of your interviewers within a day or two’s time.
Many job hunters wonder if it’s okay to email their thanks, and Post responds that it’s a good practice to send one after the interview as a first step, then follow up with the handwritten note. An emailed thank you note is okay because the interviewer may travel often, or they may work in a technology based field. You will stand out if you send both and email thank you and a print thank you.
There’s no need to send anything else. Do not send flowers or gifts after the interview, such extravagance could turn off the decision makers, since it might be seen as an attempt to buy their favor. And don’t ask how did I do? Or what are my odds? After the interview or in a follow-up email. That’s a big don’t.
You’re under the microscope while you’re on a job interview. Recruiters and interviewers are judging you every second. So to make the best impression – and maintain that excellent impression after you get the job follow these essential etiquette guidelines:
Be on time, if not early, for your interview, “Arriving early is good etiquette, since you may have to fill out an application and a releases form,” advises Kristin Urhausen, a former recruiting operations manager for accounting firm KPMG.
“We’ve had candidates arrive on time or slightly late, and then the time it takes them to fill out our paperwork pushes back their interview and throws our entire schedule off. Try to arrive 15 to 20 minutes earlier that your scheduled interview, and your consideration of us will reflect well on you.”
Come Prepared. “Bring extra copies of your resume so that we can pass them around to all of the interviewers who will be present. Be sure to bring your driver’s license and your Social Security card so that you’re able to deliver exactly what the interviewers require. And turn your cell phone off: Interviewees are immediately disqualified for checking a vibrating phone or answering a call.
Dress appropriately. Peggy Post, co-author of Emily Post’s The Etiquette Advantage in Business: Personal Skills for Professional Success (Collins Living), recommends researching the company. “Some businesses are more informal, and they may have a culture of being more dressed-down, “ while industries such as finance and law may be strictly suit and tie. “It’s okay to ask someone you know, either at that company or simply in that same field, for advice on the dress level – and then for your interview you should ‘dress up a notch.’ Wear something conservative and comfortable. Look your sharpest, “says Post. “Strive to be ‘clean and neat’ both in your dress and in your personal grooming. Appearance is very important on a job interview, so be impeccably groomed as a manner of good business sense and good etiquette. Candidates have been eliminated for having chipped nail polish, for instance.”
Have a good handshake. Interviewers are impressed by a quality handshake as well as good eye contact and body language that shows comfort and confidence. Be sure to shake the hand of the receptionist when you arrive, since front-office staff are often asked for their impression of your manners.
Have quality questions prepared in advance. “Ask about the direction of the company, what the teams are working on presently, not any what’s-in—it-for-me questions such as how many vacation and personal days you would get.”
Address people by name. Contrary to common etiquette beliefs, it is okay to address your interviewers by their first names. It’s fine to be casual, but professional, in an interview. If I introduce myself as Kristin Urhausen, it’s perfectly acceptable for you to say, ‘Kristin, thank you for meeting with me.” “You can’t go wrong, though, by using the more formal and respectful) Mister or Ms.
Don’t share too much personal information. “It’s important to build rapport with your interviewers, and the way to do that is through a good handshake, maintaining eye contact, smiling, being engaged and interested in your interviewers. This does not include sharing the sordid details of your breakup as the answer to, “So what brought you to this city?”
Follow up with a ‘thank you.’ Sending a thank you letter after the interview is crucial. Post has heard stories of people getting hired because they were the only ones to practice this essential standard of good etiquette. “Handwrite your thank-you on fine notepaper or a classic note card. Write neatly, spell everything correctly, be sincere, be concise – just a few sentences are all that’s necessary and send a thank you note to each of your interviewers within a day or two’s time.
Many job hunters wonder if it’s okay to email their thanks, and Post responds that it’s a good practice to send one after the interview as a first step, then follow up with the handwritten note. An emailed thank you note is okay because the interviewer may travel often, or they may work in a technology based field. You will stand out if you send both and email thank you and a print thank you.
There’s no need to send anything else. Do not send flowers or gifts after the interview, such extravagance could turn off the decision makers, since it might be seen as an attempt to buy their favor. And don’t ask how did I do? Or what are my odds? After the interview or in a follow-up email. That’s a big don’t.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Are You Going To The San Jose Job Fair
Well are you?
Be Prepared For Your Job Fair Interview...
Local Hires is hosting an awesome Job Fair at the Double Tree Hotel in San Jose on January 31, 2011. Make sure you have everything in order including plenty of Resumes, so many people only bring a hand full. Don't make that mistake, Resume Professionals will be there in their own booth taking applications for Technical Writers. There are going to be a lot of vendors and probably thousands of job candidates. Stop by and see me.
Janis
(800) 490-5494
Double Tree Hotel in San Jose
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA 95110
January 31, 2011
11am till 2pm
Be Prepared For Your Job Fair Interview...
Local Hires is hosting an awesome Job Fair at the Double Tree Hotel in San Jose on January 31, 2011. Make sure you have everything in order including plenty of Resumes, so many people only bring a hand full. Don't make that mistake, Resume Professionals will be there in their own booth taking applications for Technical Writers. There are going to be a lot of vendors and probably thousands of job candidates. Stop by and see me.
Janis
(800) 490-5494
Double Tree Hotel in San Jose
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA 95110
January 31, 2011
11am till 2pm
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Up-Coming Job Fairs (Are You Ready)
Did you know that when you meet with a representative at a job fair booth that you are being sized up and interviewed? They meet and greet 500 to 2000 people in a one afternoon event, and that company has sent out their best human resource scouts to pick and choose their next handful of candidates to hire.
They normally only have 30 seconds to a few brief moments to see right through you and to make a decision. Are you ready to make that kind of impression?
Janis Barat
(800) 490-5494
They normally only have 30 seconds to a few brief moments to see right through you and to make a decision. Are you ready to make that kind of impression?
Janis Barat
(800) 490-5494
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
UPCOMING CAREER FAIRS
There are even more job fairs coming up, so make sure YOU and your RESUME are ready to go. I will keep you updated on any of the job fairs that I hear about so that you are ready and one step ahead of the pack. See you there.
National Career Fairs has partnered up with SacHires again to host a great job fair.
San Jose Career Fair
Monday, January 31, 2011
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Doubletree Hotel San Jose
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA 95110
National Career Fairs has partnered up with SacHires again to host a great job fair.
San Jose Career Fair
Monday, January 31, 2011
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Doubletree Hotel San Jose
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA 95110
Monday, December 6, 2010
Job Fairs (Sacramento)
SacHires is presenting a new and exciting Job Fair after the holidays. You have time to prepare yourself the way that you should be prepared. Gather all of the pertinent information and be the one that STANDS OUT. Is your resume at its very best or just simply ok? It's dangerous out there, people are fighting for jobs, and if you're not prepared, then they will trample all over you! You might seriously want to consider having your resume updated by a professional resume writer. Don't just guess and hope that it looks pretty good, be positive, here at Resume Professionals we offer FREE Resume Critiquing every day. Just give Janis a call and she will guide you through your resume and cover letter, she really cares that you are the best. Don't wait until the last minute, a career fair could pop-up at any time and you need to be prepared. Can't wait to see you at this one.
Janis Barat
Resume Professionals
(800) 490-5494
Sacramento Career Fair
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Red Lion Hotel at Arden Village 1401 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
Janis Barat
Resume Professionals
(800) 490-5494
Sacramento Career Fair
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Red Lion Hotel at Arden Village 1401 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
Friday, October 29, 2010
How to Spot a Job Scam
Here is another great article that was referred to me by "The Ladders" to share with you about job scamming. It is very interesting and if you would like to read more on them here is the link for you visit:
http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-spot-job-scam
How to Spot a Job Scam
Not every job scam is an outright con, many are just promises the employer can’t keep.
If a job sounds too good to be true, it probably is. So say employment lawyers and career coaches, who warn that, especially in this economy, employers may be making promises they can’t fulfill.
“There is a lot of fraud out there (in job postings),” said Barry Janay, an employment attorney who practices in New York. “The best way to prevent it is to do your research beforehand.”
Jill Knittel, an executive recruiter with ER Associates in Rochester, N.Y., said there are some companies that are taking advantage of the large number of people searching for jobs right now. “I recently spoke to a client who asked me about a job and said, ‘in my gut it didn’t sound right.’ I told him he needed to go with his gut.”
Both Janay and Knittel said there are certain things that, if you encounter them on your job search, are red flags that the opportunity may not be all that it promises. Be aware of these red flags, they warn, and investigate whether the employer can come through on what they promise.
■An unexpected call from a recruiter. You don’t know how the recruiter found you. “If you didn’t apply for it and they are contacting you through e-mail, that could signal a problem,” said Janay. He suggests a job seeker find out how this recruiter found your name, and whether the connection is legitimate.
■The job requires you to make an investment upfront. “Some companies are asking hires to pay for such things as training,” said Knittel. “Send X dollars and we’ll train you in how to do the job. Or, your salary will start once you make a sale. Take a job and don’t get paid? It’s not a good idea.”
■The job requires relocation. This doesn’t always mean the job is not legitimate, but it does require you to do much more research. Uprooting yourself, and your family, is not something anyone should jump into after a phone interview. At the very least, you should go to the new city to interview and see the business and working conditions for yourself.
■You are offered a job for which you know you are not entirely qualified. If the job doesn’t match up with your qualifications, said Janay, you need to ask why they would be soliciting you for that job. If you do accept a job where your skills don’t match the job description he advises that you get something in writing that states your employer recognizes that you do not have the experience or skills originally required for the job.
Not a job scam, but a false promise
Both Knittel and Janay say that a bad employment experience is less about outright scams and more about clarity on both sides of the offer; they say it is up to the job seeker to ask the right questions and do everything they can to protect themselves during the job search.
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Tracey Bernstein, an executive attorney with the New York law firm Himmel and Bernstein, points out that “you have the most leverage before you start a job. Once you start, the ability to negotiate drops dramatically. So make sure you ask questions about compensation and job responsibilities before you start.”
Bernstein said people in sales jobs are especially vulnerable to employers who might take advantage of their situation.
Knittel agrees. “Sales jobs are heavily geared toward commission,” she says. “Candidates need to find out if what the employer is promising is realistic. Find out what your predecessor made. A lot of people are afraid to ask these questions. But they are a legitimate part of the interview process.”
Other questions to ask:
■When will I have a salary review? Not just a performance review, but a salary review.
■Whom will I be reporting to? It’s possible in this economy that things will change before you start your job, but it’s best to establish these relationships before you get onboard.
■Can we put this in writing? Whatever you agree to in the interview that is important for you to succeed in that job, whether it’s salary, reporting structure, expected work hours or title, ask that it be written down.
All agree this does not have to be a contract, just a written agreement. “It can even be in an e-mail,” says Bernstein. “You just want clarity on what you agreed to. If all you have is a verbal agreement, then you are going to have misunderstandings.”
Patty Orsini is a general assignment reporter for TheLadders.
http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-spot-job-scam
How to Spot a Job Scam
Not every job scam is an outright con, many are just promises the employer can’t keep.
If a job sounds too good to be true, it probably is. So say employment lawyers and career coaches, who warn that, especially in this economy, employers may be making promises they can’t fulfill.
“There is a lot of fraud out there (in job postings),” said Barry Janay, an employment attorney who practices in New York. “The best way to prevent it is to do your research beforehand.”
Jill Knittel, an executive recruiter with ER Associates in Rochester, N.Y., said there are some companies that are taking advantage of the large number of people searching for jobs right now. “I recently spoke to a client who asked me about a job and said, ‘in my gut it didn’t sound right.’ I told him he needed to go with his gut.”
Both Janay and Knittel said there are certain things that, if you encounter them on your job search, are red flags that the opportunity may not be all that it promises. Be aware of these red flags, they warn, and investigate whether the employer can come through on what they promise.
■An unexpected call from a recruiter. You don’t know how the recruiter found you. “If you didn’t apply for it and they are contacting you through e-mail, that could signal a problem,” said Janay. He suggests a job seeker find out how this recruiter found your name, and whether the connection is legitimate.
■The job requires you to make an investment upfront. “Some companies are asking hires to pay for such things as training,” said Knittel. “Send X dollars and we’ll train you in how to do the job. Or, your salary will start once you make a sale. Take a job and don’t get paid? It’s not a good idea.”
■The job requires relocation. This doesn’t always mean the job is not legitimate, but it does require you to do much more research. Uprooting yourself, and your family, is not something anyone should jump into after a phone interview. At the very least, you should go to the new city to interview and see the business and working conditions for yourself.
■You are offered a job for which you know you are not entirely qualified. If the job doesn’t match up with your qualifications, said Janay, you need to ask why they would be soliciting you for that job. If you do accept a job where your skills don’t match the job description he advises that you get something in writing that states your employer recognizes that you do not have the experience or skills originally required for the job.
Not a job scam, but a false promise
Both Knittel and Janay say that a bad employment experience is less about outright scams and more about clarity on both sides of the offer; they say it is up to the job seeker to ask the right questions and do everything they can to protect themselves during the job search.
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Tracey Bernstein, an executive attorney with the New York law firm Himmel and Bernstein, points out that “you have the most leverage before you start a job. Once you start, the ability to negotiate drops dramatically. So make sure you ask questions about compensation and job responsibilities before you start.”
Bernstein said people in sales jobs are especially vulnerable to employers who might take advantage of their situation.
Knittel agrees. “Sales jobs are heavily geared toward commission,” she says. “Candidates need to find out if what the employer is promising is realistic. Find out what your predecessor made. A lot of people are afraid to ask these questions. But they are a legitimate part of the interview process.”
Other questions to ask:
■When will I have a salary review? Not just a performance review, but a salary review.
■Whom will I be reporting to? It’s possible in this economy that things will change before you start your job, but it’s best to establish these relationships before you get onboard.
■Can we put this in writing? Whatever you agree to in the interview that is important for you to succeed in that job, whether it’s salary, reporting structure, expected work hours or title, ask that it be written down.
All agree this does not have to be a contract, just a written agreement. “It can even be in an e-mail,” says Bernstein. “You just want clarity on what you agreed to. If all you have is a verbal agreement, then you are going to have misunderstandings.”
Patty Orsini is a general assignment reporter for TheLadders.
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The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude has on life.
Attitude to me is more important than facts.
It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances,
than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do.
It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill.
It will make or break a company... a church... a home...
The remarkable things is that we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we embrace for that day.
We cannot change our past...
We cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way.
We cannot change the inevitable.
The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have and this is our attitude...
I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it...
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