Global Recruiters of Alpharetta

Always See The Glass Half Full!

2011-11-22T12:41:00.000-08:00

Your job search is a sales process so you will experience frustration, rejection and disappointments. It is so important to view these setbacks as lessons or opportunities to improve your job search techniques.

If you are not scheduling interviews, it may be time to review and possibly adjust your job targets or career path. This could result in more interviews and a new fulfilling career.

If you don't interview well, practice answering the difficult questions like "Tell me About Yourself" and "Why did you leave your last job?" These questions are commonly asked and being prepared will help you ace your next interview.

If your questions did not reveal the challenges or preferences of the hiring authority, rewrite the questions you will ask. The purpose of your questions is to reveal what is most important to this particular hiring authority so you can position yourself as their solution.

The job market is improving, job offers are being made and if you stay positive and continue to improve your job search efforts, you will begin to enjoy results and obtain a job offer or offers!

You attitude greatly impacts the level of success you will enjoy throughout your job search. See the cup half full and expect to succeed at identifying and landing your dream job!

Upcoming Free Job Seeker Training Webinars:
Don't Interview- AuditionDecember 1st @ 12:00 PM PST/1:00 PM MST/2:00 PM CST/3:00 PM EST

Interviewing is not restating what a hiring authority can read on your resume. It is time to audition for prospective jobs vs. interviewing. During this session you will learn:

How to audition
When to audition
Results you can expect

Click link for complementary Career Strategies & Resources: http://www.globalcareerresources.info

Decide Today To Ace Out Your Competition During Job Interviews!

2011-11-16T13:18:00.000-08:00

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTDecide today to ace out your competition during job interviews. It is important for you to know why someone should hire you over another job seeker with similar experience. Often I hear Job Seekers say they don't want to brag. If you don't let the hiring authority know why they should hire you over your competition, they might not figure it out for themselves. You need to come across confident, interested and emphasize what you can bring to the table that others may not. A Job Interview is NOT the time to be humble or shy!

MUST READIt is important to read and follow the 16-step Process that is covered in our Career Portal under the three phases of the Job Search Process:
Phase One - Prepare
Phase Two - Search & Connect
Phase Three - Interview
FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARSThe response to our weekly Training Webinars has been excellent! Participants are also commenting on how they are benefiting from the questions being asked by other participants. Write down any problems you are facing in your job search and bring your questions to our free weekly Training Webinars. Our goal is to help you land a job!

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARSIs Social Media Hurting Your Search?November 18th @ 9:00 AM PST/10:00 MST/11:00 AM CST/12:00 PM ESTEmployers often check your Social Media presence before they schedule an interview and almost always before they extend a job offer. During this session you will learn:

What does your Social Media presence say about you?
How can you improve your Social Media presence?
What should you check out about yourself today?

Habits You Need To ChangeNovember 22nd @ 10:00 AM PST/11:00 AM MST/12:00 PM CST/1:00 PM EST
If you have been conducting a job search for more than 90 days, you have formed certain habits. During this session you will learn:

Habits that could sabotage your job search
How to break old habits and create new effective ones
Common habits of job seekers who are receiving job offers

Don't Interview- AuditionDecember 1st @ 12:00 PM PST/1:00 PM MST/2:00 PM CST/3:00 PM ESTInterviewing is not restating what a hiring authority can read on your resume. It is time to audition for prospective jobs vs. interviewing. During this session you will learn:

How to audition
When to audition
Results you can expect

TIP FOR THE WEEK We are entering the Holiday Season which means you will be interacting with family and friends. It is easy to just stay home so you don't have to face the fact that you are unemployed. However, now is the time to let everyone know that you are in an active job search and ask for referrals. You never know who can open a door for you. You may even meet a total stranger who could make a valuable introduction. Accept all invitations, go to all events and network with as many people as possible.

Click link for complementary Career Strategies & Resources: http://www.globalcareerresources.info

Time IS on your side!

2011-11-09T05:25:00.000-08:00

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTIt is important for you to realize that many companies are motivated to spend their hiring budgets before year end. At the beginning of the year, companies set a budget for hiring and many companies have not spent their budgeted amount. If they don't spend their hiring budgets in 2011, their hiring budget for 2012 may be reduced, which of course is not in their best interest. This is why you will see many companies motivated to hire!

This is the perfect time for you to put momentum behind your search! Re-contact everyone in your network, re-contact every company where you have interviewed on your own and not through a recruiter, and double your direct marketing efforts. This will put new life into your job search. Timing is so important in a job search and the time to succeed is NOW!

MUST READInformational interviews can lead to job interviews and they also add people to your professional network. Go to our Career Portal Home Page and click on Search &
Connect, then click Step #3 - Schedule, then click on the Informational Interview tab and read "The Positive Impact of an Informational Interview" and "Why Are Informational Interviews so Effective?"
FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARSThe response to our weekly Training Webinars has been excellent! Participants are also commenting on how they are benefiting from the questions being asked by other participants. Write down any problems you are facing in your job search and bring your questions to our free weekly Training Webinars. Our goal is to help you land a job!

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARSGet Off The Internet And On The PhoneNovember 9th @ 11:00 AM PST/12:00 PM MST/1:00 PM CST/2:00 PM ESTIf you are on your computer all day conducting this job search, this session is just for you. Unfortunately the Internet can be a dark hole of disappointment. During this session you will learn:

Who to call
When to call
How many calls to make daily
How often to call
How to compile an effective call list

Is Social Media Hurting Your Search?November 18th @ 9:00 AM PST/10:00 MST/11:00 AM CST/12:00 PM ESTEmployers often check your Social Media presence before they schedule an interview and almost always before they extend a job offer. During this session you will
learn:

What does your Social Media presence say about you?
How can you improve your Social Media presence?
What should you check out about yourself today?

TIP FOR THE WEEK If gatekeepers are preventing you from speaking to hiring authorities, ask for Accounts Payable. Most likely, your call will get transferred with no questions asked because the gatekeeper will assume they owe you money. Typically, people in the Accounts Payable Department are very customer service oriented and will not only forward your call they will often give you the direct line, names and titles that you are seeking. They tend to be very detail oriented, which works in your favor!

Click link for complementary Career Strategies & Resources: http://www.globalcareerresources.info

Get on the Phone!

2011-11-07T09:29:00.000-08:00

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER TRAINING WEBINARSGet Off The Internet And On The PhoneNovember 9th @ 11:00 AM PST/12:00 PM MST/1:00 PM CST/2:00 PM ESTIf you are on your computer all day conducting this job search, this session is just for you. Unfortunately the Internet can be a dark hole of disappointment. During this session you will learn:

Who to call
When to call
How many calls to make daily
How often to call
How to compile an effective call list

What does your Social Media presence say about you?
How can you improve your Social Media presence?
What should you check out about yourself today?

Click link for complementary Career Strategies & Resources: http://www.globalcareerresources.info

No One Calling You Back?

2011-10-25T13:27:00.001-07:00

It can be very frustrating not to be called back. However, there could be a valid reason. Too often you call and ask for information that is important to you. The hiring authority does not see the benefit to them to call you back.

Rather than asking for an update, offer to provide them with additional information. Instead of asking a question, offer new solutions to their problems. Instead of an email, send them additional positive references. Instead of asking for information, send samples of your work.

Hiring authorities will call you back if they see the benefit to them.
Hiring authorities will call you back if they think you will make them look good.
Hiring authorities will call you back to obtain additional information.

Leave a different message and you WILL be called back!

Upcoming Free Job Seeker Training Webinars:
Ace Phone InterviewsOctober 28th @ (8:00 AM PST/9:00 AM MST/10:00 PM CST/11:00 PM EST)The telephone interview is a very common first interview. Before you conduct your next telephone interview, learn the following:

Mistakes you need to avoid
Where to place your focus
How to turn a phone interview into a face-to-face interview
What it takes to "stand out" from others

Is Perfectionism Your Excuse for Procrastination?November 1st @ 11:00 AM PST/12:00 PM MST/1:00 PM CST/2:00 PM EST)The process to find a job can be challenging, but it is practice that makes perfect. Unfortunately, in an attempt to be perfect you can allow procrastination to take the place of action. During this session you will learn the following:

Why procrastination can sabotage your job search
How you can stop procrastinating
What results you can expect

Click link for complementary Career Strategies & Resources: http://www.globalcareerresources.info

Bullseye!

2011-10-20T02:20:00.000-07:00

CAREER ADVISOR - October 20, 2011
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTIs it time to consider a different target for your search? Before you consider changing your target, it's important to review your efforts in your current target. If you have only utilized job boards and websites, your target may still offer opportunities, you've just been focused on the two resources that have the most competition.

You may want to consider a new target if you have done the all of the following:

I have sent my resume directly to hiring authorities in my targeted companies
I have set up numerous informational interviews within my target
I have attended job fairs and networking events
I have followed up my mailed resumes with telephone calls
I have networked with all past co-workers, employers and supervisors
I have contacted the Professional Associations that represent my target
I have followed up on leads contained in Trade Publications for my target
I have dedicated at least 35 hours a week to my Job Search

If you have not done everything listed above, then focus on completing those areas before you walk away from your specific job targets.

If you have done everything listed above, then it may be time to go back into our Career Portal, click on PREPARE and complete the six steps within this first phase of a job search.

MUST READ Often the discussion of salary can result in you being screened out early in the interview process. Read the article "How Do You Handle Salary?" in the Career Portal Library. This advice will help you navigate the often uncomfortable discussion about the salary you desire.

Use the URL below to access the article:
URL: www.hrsearchincsite.com/library.php?content_id=47
Username: roycmick
Password: (password you selected upon registration)

FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARSThe response to our weekly Training Webinars has been excellent! Participants are also commenting on how they are benefiting from the questions being asked by other participants. Write down any problems you are facing in your job search and bring your questions to our free weekly Training Webinars. Our goal is to help you land a job!

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARSAce Phone InterviewsOctober 28th @ (8:00 AM PST/9:00 AM MST/10:00 PM CST/11:00 PM EST)
The telephone interview is a very common first interview. Before you conduct your next telephone interview, learn the following:

Mistakes you need to avoid
Where to place your focus
How to turn a phone interview into a face-to-face interview
What it takes to "stand out" from others

Is Perfectionism Your Excuse for Procrastination?November 1st @ 11:00 AM PST/12:00 PM MST/1:00 PM CST/2:00 PM EST)
The process to find a job can be challenging, but it is practice that makes perfect. Unfortunately, in an attempt to be perfect you can allow procrastination to take the place of action. During this session you will learn the following:

Why procrastination can sabotage your job search
How you can stop procrastinating
What results you can expect

*To register, login to our Career Portal and click on the Webinar Tab. Then click on the event and register by clicking the Webinar registration link for each event listed.
TIP FOR THE WEEKHave you contacted the alumni association of your school for help with your job search?If you are a recent grad, the placement office can assist you. If you have experience, never underestimate the value of your alumni associations. Employers often contact them to identify experienced, educated potential employees!

Click link for complementary Career Strategies & Resources: http://www.globalcareerresources.info

Holiday Job Opportunities

2011-10-14T10:46:00.000-07:00

A NOTE FROM YOUR CAREER ADVISORApply Now for Holiday Job Opportunities
Now is the time to apply for Holiday job opportunities. Start out considering the stores you support, because you are familiar with their merchandise. Dress for an interview and go in person to attempt to meet with the manager. You may be asked to apply online. Most Holiday positions involve working evenings and weekends and require flexibility on your part to work odd hours. Showing that you are willing to do this will enhance your chances of landing a job. This will provide you with current experience on your resume, it will generate income and you will be in a position to network with other individuals who are working. If you land a full-time opportunity, you can always resign from your Holiday job...and wouldn't that be a great problem to have. Start filling out applications today!

Upcoming Free Job Seeker Training Webinars:Obstacles are OpportunitiesOctober 13th @ (9:00 AM PST/10:00 AM MST/11:00 AM CST/12:00 PM EST)
You will experience obstacles during your job search. How you handle them will determine if you find a job or not. During this webinar we will address the following:

Common obstacles
Techniques to overcome obstacles
How you learn from each experience
Why this will progress your job search

Fear Does Impact Your Job SearchOctober 19th @ (7:00 AM PST/8:00 AM MST/9:00 AM CST/10:00 AM EST)
A job search is never a comfortable process. It can evoke emotions that are not common for you. FEAR is an emotion often experienced. During this session you will learn:

To understand what causes fear
How to overcome fear
What is takes to benefit by your fears
How fear can help you ace out your competition

Click link for complementary Career Strategies & Resources: http://www.globalcareerresources.info

Help Is Here!

2011-10-12T12:44:00.000-07:00

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER TRAINING WEBINARSObstacles are OpportunitiesOctober 13th @ (9:00 AM PST/10:00 AM MST/11:00 AM CST/12:00 PM EST)
You will experience obstacles during your job search. How you handle them will determine if you find a job or not. During this webinar we will address the following:

Common obstacles
Techniques to overcome obstacles
How you learn from each experience
Why this will progress your job search

To understand what causes fear
How to overcome fear
What is takes to benefit by your fears
How fear can help you ace out your competition

Click link for complementary Career Strategies & Resources: http://www.globalcareerresources.info

Let's Review...

2011-10-03T11:54:00.000-07:00

It's time to review your job search activities in the past three months. You can learn from your failures as much as your successes. Consider the following questions:

How many hours do you spend on your job search each day?
Have you set minimum daily standards for your search?
Do you accomplish these standards each day?
How many hiring authorities have you talked to?
How many interviews have you scheduled?

The answers to these questions can provide you with insight on whether your search is moving forward, in neutral or going in reverse. Today is the best time to put your job search in high gear. Set and attain daily standards, re-contact everyone in your personal and professional network, call all past employers and co-workers, attend job fairs and networking events and take advantage of the hiring that will be done in the last quarter of this year!

MUST READIt is important to review the articles in our Career Portal Library as well as the information contained in the sixteen step process for finding a job. Identify where you are in the job search process and then read the materials that will help you advance your search. Try to spend one hour that you may be currently spending watching TV, listening to the radio or reading the newspaper reading the many articles contained in our Career Portal!

FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARSThe response to our weekly Training Webinars has been excellent! Participants are also commenting on how they are benefiting from the questions being asked by other participants. Write down any problems you are facing in your job search and bring your questions to our free weekly Training Webinars. Our goal is to help you land a job!

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARSAre Your Goals Attainable?October 5th @ (1:00 PM PST/2:00 PM MST/3:00 PM CST/ 4:00 PM EST)

Have you ever wondered if the goals you have set for your job search are realistic? During this session you will learn:

What to avoid
How to set attainable goals
How to attain the goals you set
How you measure your success

Obstacles are OpportunitiesOctober 13th @ (9:00 AM PST/10:00 AM MST/11:00 AM CST/12:00 PM EST)

You will experience obstacles during your job search. How you handle them will determine if you find a job or not. During this webinar we will address the following:

Common obstacles
Techniques to overcome obstacles
How you learn from each experience
Why this will progress your job search

TIP FOR THE WEEK Take advantage of all the Free Offers in our Career Portal. They include Resume Cards, Trade Publications, Resume Review and Assessment Tools. These resources were developed and included to help your networking efforts that will lead to interviews. If you have not taken advantage of these resources, you owe it to yourself to do it today!

Click link or paste in your browser for complementary Career Strategies & Resources: http://www.globalcareerresources.info

What Differentiates You From Other Job Seekers?

2011-10-02T15:07:00.000-07:00

You must know and be able to communicate the answer to this question in order to receive job offers. Imagine for a moment that you are up against two other job seekers who have the same education, experience and expertise that you possess. Why should someone hire you?

These factors are also considered in the hiring process.
Which job seeker demonstrated...

the strongest interest in the opportunity being offered?
the highest level of confidence in their ability to do the job?
knowledge of the company as well as the job being offered?
the ability to fit into the company culture?
talents which would enhance current team members?
a track record of accomplishments and how they impacted past employers?
the ability to make the hiring authority "look good!"

Don't assume for one minute that hiring authorities are going to take the time to figure out who is the best fit for their opportunity. It is up to you to show a high level of interest, stress your accomplishments and the impact on past employers, as well as a higher level of confidence in your ability to get the job done.

Finding a job is a competition and you want to WIN by obtaining the job offer. It is your job, as a job seeker, to eliminate the competition by clearly showing the hiring authority why you are the person who will provide the greatest return on their investment (your salary package) if they hire you! Go out there and WIN!

Upcoming Free Job Seeker Training Webinars:
Are Your Goals Attainable?October 5th @ (11:00 AM PST/12:00 PM MT/1:00 PM CST/ 2:00 PM EST)

Have you ever wondered if the goals you have set for your job search are realistic During this session you will learn:

What to avoid
How to set attainable goals
How to attain the goals you set
How you measure your success

Obstacles are OpportunitiesOctober 13th @ (9:00 AM PST/10:00 AM MT/11:00 AM CST/12:00 EST)

You will experience obstacles during your job search. How you handle them will determine if you find a job or not. During this webinar we will address the following:

Common obstacles
Techniques to overcome obstacles
How you learn from each experience
Why this will progress your job search

Click link for complementary Career Strategies & Resources: http://www.globalcareerresources.info

Choices...

2011-08-08T06:42:00.001-07:00

We have a choice. We can either watch the news today... or we can make it :-)

What are you committed to..?

2011-08-05T13:12:00.000-07:00

My good friend Mary Cravets (mary@marycravets.com) shared this with me and I wanted to pass it on...

I’ll admit it, I got a bit grumpy this week. I was fretting over a big project that will keep me on the road a lot over the next week, plus the demands of seeing my regular clients, writing blogs, creating a new program, etc. I started to get paralyzed by it all, when a new thought popped into my head…
“How committed am I to feeling this way?”
Hm… hadn’t thought of it that way before. Strangely, the question made me smile. Who intentionally commits to something like a lousy attitude? The heavy stress that was starting to take over was instantly lifted, although I’m not exactly sure why.
Maybe a little humor simply helped me refocus on what I wanted to accomplish, rather dwelling on the obstacles.
Maybe the question reminded me of the things I AM committed to – loving my family, serving others, enjoying life. Powerful things that, when compared with how I was feeling, made the idea of committing to a bad attitude seem ludicrous.
Maybe it’s because I moved from the “I am stress” perspective, to the “I have stress.” Things that you ARE, can’t be easily removed. Things that you HAVE, can be gotten rid of with a simple decision.
Whatever the reason, the shift was significant and immediate. It was like getting a deep breath of fresh air after being in a stuffy, smoke-filled room. Aaahhh… that’s better!

YOU CAREER SEARCH PHASE TWO!

2011-08-04T06:26:00.000-07:00

A NOTE FROM YOUR CAREER ADVISORDepression WILL Sabotage Your Job Search
During our last Job Seeker Training Webinar, our Career Coach realized that many of the job seekers participating on the live call had been out of work for extended periods of time. It's easy to get frustrated, depressed and worried if you're EVER going to land a job! No matter what has transpired in your job search up until now - you need to declare today as the beginning of "phase two" of your search.

If possible, attempt to land contract, temp or consulting work to show some recent experience. If that is not possible, volunteer your time with organizations that will give you the opportunity to interact with business people (who are often hiring authorities) You can list the volunteerism as recent activity. If you don't think you will ever land a job, you will spend your entire day proving yourself right. It's important that your begin to expect good things to happen in your job search. Schedule more informational interviews. Re-contact your business network and let them know you are a "free agent in the open job market and are excited about accepting a new challenge".

The BEST WAY for you to find a job is NOT Job Boards or postings on websites (there is too much competition). You need to market yourself to individuals who would be your bosses's boss and stress your career accomplishments and the impact they have had on your past employers. Stress the BENEFIT TO THEM when you are attempting to schedule an interview! Smile when you make your follow up telephone calls and you will come across more positive on the phone. Don't allow yourself the luxury of being depressed - even for a minute because it WILL sabotage your job search.

Upcoming Free Job Seeker Training Webinars:
August 4th @ 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) - Love Your Job in 4 Steps WorkshopWith fifty-seven percent of U.S. workers "not-liking their job", take the time to hear how to find a career you’ll love. This career checklist mini-workshop will take you through the entire employment cycle.

Setting Goals
Creating a Success-Driven Mindset
Making a Plan
Just Doing It

Before you invest time and money, learn how to build a step-by-step personal brand that will generate enthusiasm and open doors! Our guest speaker has developed the world's most accurate career test and owned and operated one of the country's largest staffing companies for over 25 years.

August 11th @ 12:00 PM EST (11:00 AM CST) - Time Management Tips for Job Seekers
Have you ever wondered what a typical day or week should involve when you are in a job search? During this webinar you will learn:

How to make best use of your time
Why it’s important NOT to multi-task
How to segment your day to enjoy the greatest result
WHAT actions to take and WHEN to take them

Click link for complementary Career Strategies & Resources: http://www.globalcareerresources.info

Goals~

2011-08-01T08:58:00.000-07:00

My good friend Connie Kadansky (connie@exceptionalsales.com )and I were talking the other day and did you know that if a salesperson sets a goal and writes it down, the chances of them achieving their goal is only 37%? That is NOT very exciting; is it?

However, if a salesperson sets a goal; writes it down; and in addition to writing it down also commits to their daily activities; shares it with someone like a coach, friend or a manager AND reports on their progress at the end of EVERY day, the chances of them achieving their goal goes up to 76%! That is an incredible number; isn’t it!

Help is here!

2011-07-29T05:23:00.000-07:00

CAREER ADVISOR - July 29, 2011IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTLove Your Job in 4 Steps Workshop - Extra Webinar This Month Just for You!With fifty-seven percent of U.S. workers "not-liking their job", take the time to hear how to find a career you’ll love. This career checklist mini-workshop will take you through the entire employment cycle: Setting Goals, Creating a Success-Driven Mindset, Making a Plan and Just Doing It. Before you invest time and money, learn how to build a step-by-step personal brand that will generate enthusiasm and open doors! Our guest speaker has developed the world's most accurate career test and owned and operated one of the country's largest staffing companies for over 25 years. Sign up for this free Webinar TODAY!

*To register (for free), login to our Career Portal and click on the Webinar tab. Then click on the webinar registration link titled "Love Your Job in 4 Steps Workshop".

MUST READLearn the benefits of attending Job Fairs or other events that can advance your search. Log in to your career portal and click on Search & Connect, then click on Network and finally Job Fairs. Employers are attending Job Fairs and hiring individuals from entry level through executive level positions. Often you can connect with recruiters at a Job Fair and be forwarded on to hiring authorities within their company. Never underestimate the value of attending these types of events. Review this information to make the most of your Job Fair experience.

FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARSThe response to our weekly Training Webinars has been excellent! Participants are also commenting on how they are benefiting from the questions being asked by other participants. Write down any problems you are facing in your job search and bring your questions to our free weekly Training Webinars. Our goal is to help you land a job!

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARSJuly 29th @ 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) - Why Interim Employment is a Great Option
If you have been unemployed for a period of time and don’t have "current experience" interim employment could be your answer. During this webinar you will learn:

How to find interim employment
What kinds of jobs should you accept or decline
How a "step back" will impact your search
What to list on your resume

This session will answer many questions we are receiving from job seekers who need to generate income while they are in their job search.

August 2nd @ 3:00 PM EST (2:00 PM CST) - Formula for a Successful Job SearchIf you are not happy with the current results of your job search, plan to attend this webinar. The following topics will be discussed during this webinar:

Necessary activity level
Systems that will advance your search
Follow up process

*To register, login to our Career Portal and click on the Webinar Tab. Then click on the event and register by clicking the Webinar registration link for each event listed.

TIP FOR THE WEEKRemember to set minimum activity and results standards for your job search daily, weekly and monthly. It's easy to get frustrated and take a day off but too often the day turns into several days. You need to view your job search as your current full time job! When you consistently achieve activity and results standards, you will enjoy a higher level of success in your job search.

http://www.globalcareerresources.info

2011-07-26T07:07:00.000-07:00

H
ANDLIING THE OFFER STAGE OF A PLACEMENT
Allow me to paint a picture. You just qualified an assignment. You
secure a service agreement. You create a target list and your recruit
presentation. You make room on your desk to start the search. You
make a ton of calls, talk to many potential candidates, gain the
interest of a few and narrow it down to the top 3 or so best
candidates. You present the candidates, set up the interviews, coach
and debrief throughout the process and your client decides to pull
the trigger on the one they like best. The next thing you know your
hiring manger says, “I’ll take it from here.” Sound familiar?
Why is it that some hiring managers want our help throughout the
process until it reaches that critical stage? The stage when both
parties have to make the most difficult decision to date. The stage
when emotions are at there peak…when our work here is almost
done. Is it ego? Is it tradition? Is it that your hiring manager wants
to close the deal? It could be anything.
The key to being the one to make all offers starts at the qualifying
stage and continues throughout the hiring process. In order to
secure the responsibility for making the offer, follow these simple
steps:
1.
Act like a consultant… not an order taker.
2.
the offer.
Know why it’s in the client’s best interest for you to make
3.
them.
Explain to the client in terms that are meaningful to
4.
Be matter of fact in your delivery.
5.
phase.
Consistently reinforce this process throughout the hiring
6.
placements that didn’t happen when you weren’t the
one making the offer.If necessary, let the hiring manager know about

2011-07-25T12:26:00.000-07:00

When a Pay Cut Is Worth It

By Kelly Eggers

Is lower-than-expected pay enough reason to kick a job offer to the curb?
While many of those surveyed in FINS' informal Sign or Decline question forum said it would be, experts say it doesn't pay off to look at a job offer through green-tinted glasses.
About half of 658 respondents said they'd turn down a dream job if their compensation would be 25% below the industry average.
Jeff Neil, a career coach and counselor in New York City, said there are four factors most people weigh when they're considering an ideal job: They want to do something they're good at; something they're proud of; something they enjoy; and something that pays well. And "many will happily settle for three of the four," he said.
For many, money isn't everything.
"People need to understand that a job offer is more than the paper that says 'here's your position and pay,'" said Brent Longnecker, CEO and Chairman of Longnecker and Associates, a Houston-based compensation consultancy. "What can the company do for you, and what can you do for it? Will this position you better in the future?"
If it's your dream job, both Neil and Longnecker advise you take it -- even if it pays less than what you think you should be earning. "Do it to get the skills, connections, and experience that you can ultimately leverage into another position internally or externally," Neil said. "It's much easier to get your ideal job in the future if you've already had something similar in the past."
Unfortunately, "dream" jobs often turn out not to be as perfect as they initially seem. A low-ball offer might be indicative of other problems at the company.
"I'd be mindful of if the company is offering less money because they're in a tough position, such as a startup, or a company in a turnaround phase, where they can really only afford to pay 75% of the market rate, or if it's a company that doesn't value its staff and is trying to take advantage of it," said Neil.
Longnecker suggests that before accepting, investigate the turnover rate within the company, since it's a good indicator of the company's culture. A low-paying company with average employee tenures of two or three years should raise a red flag, he said.
"If they say they have a great culture, but they have a low average tenure, there's a contradiction," said Longnecker.
A company like Southwest Airlines, for instance, that's known for its employee-centric work environment, was the lowest-paying airline, according to Longnecker, who consulted on its compensation practices. Despite low pay, Southwest still boasted a 1.4% turnover rate.
"They had a great work culture, and took care of their employees," he said. He suggests researching a company's history of offering raises, promotions and bonuses, and if decisions are performance-based.

Long-Term Earnings
One big worry about accepting a low salary is how it might influence your pay at your next job. Will you forever be pinned at below-market rates?
Till von Wachter, a Columbia University economics professor, said last year during testimony before Congress that recent job-market entrants who accepted low-paying offers may suffer from reduced earnings for another 10 to 15 years.
While Neil and Longnecker say these are all reasonable concerns, both caution that it's not necessarily the reality. What it comes down to is correctly positioning your value as a candidate to your next employer.
"It can be as simple as communicating to a prospective employer, 'I accepted a position with XYZ corporation because it was an opportunity to develop professional skills, but I'm now at a point in my career where I'd like to use those skills and be paid an appropriate market rate,'" said Neil. "If you're really focused on communicating the value you'll deliver to the company, you'll get closer to what you deserve than if you focus on your fears of earning less."
Weighing sanity over salary is a point Longnecker believes is imperative to remember, especially when he considers his own employment history. "Early in my career, I thought everything was about work. I worked 100 hours a week and completely lost sight of everything," he said. "I make less money now, but I have a lot more fun and I'm a whole lot happier."

2011-07-21T13:33:00.000-07:00

Companies will feel ever more pain as the shortage of technically skilled workers intensifies.

David McCann - CFO Magazine

It may rank as the most curious dichotomy wrought by the recession: at a time when millions of people remain unemployed, many companies are having a hard time filling key open positions. What gives?

Click on link to read the entire article: http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14557286/c_14557613

2011-07-20T14:10:00.000-07:00

A NOTE FROM YOUR CAREER ADVISORAmerica's Got Talent!
On the popular TV show, America's Got Talent, the contestants experience something similar to that of what job seekers experience during their job search. Thousands of people think they should WIN the competition but only a few even make it through the initial auditions. Even those who end up in the final 48 can be "out" following one bad performance. At the end of each act they are critiqued by three judges who are blunt and often critical of their performance. Only the GREAT acts actually make the finals and there is only one WINNER.

Your job search is also a competition. You can be screened out at any point in the interviewing process. Often, your resume causes you to be screened out even before you have a chance to interview. Each step in the process brings you closer to a job offer or eliminates you from contention.

Do you prepare better than your competition?
Have you signed up for a FREE resume review so our experts can guide you?
Have you taken the new color assessment tools we just added to our Career Portal that provide tremendous insight into what jobs fit you best?
Do you differentiate yourself from your competition?

You can't keep conducting your job search the SAME WAY and expect DIFFERENT RESULTS. As your job search progresses, you have to improve and show why YOU are the best person for the opportunity.
Review your current level of success and make changes necessary so you're the "talent" that is hired!

Upcoming Free Job Seeker Training Webinars:July 29th @ 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) - Why Interim Employment is a Great Option
If you have been unemployed for a period of time and don’t have "current experience" interim employment could be your answer. During this webinar you will
learn:

How to find interim employment
What kinds of jobs should you accept or decline
How a "step back" will impact your search
What to list on your resume

Necessary activity level
Systems that will advance your search
Follow up process

*To register, login to our Career Portal http://www.globalcareerresources.info/

Frustrated..?

2011-07-14T12:51:00.000-07:00

FRUSTRATED BY NO FEEDBACK FROM RECRUITERS OR HIRING AUTHORITIES?It can be very frustrating when you receive no feedback after you submit your resume or are interviewed. Delays can be due to the following:

No decision has been reached
They had too many responses to have time to give feedback to everyone
They do not enjoy giving bad news
They do not want to hear job seekers get defensive when they are screened out
Sometimes they don’t KNOW why you were screened out

It is for this reason that you need to OFFER some additional information when you make your follow up calls. Give hiring authorities a REASON that will benefit THEM to call you back.

If you do not hear from them, don’t burn this bridge. In 90 days you want to re-contact every person who has interviewed you (Not through a Recruiter). Often the following occurs:

The person they hired accepted a counter-offer
The person they hired is NOT working out
They have other positions open that match your credentials

People hire the individuals who they feel will provide them with the fastest return on their investment and who they like. You just need to get in front of hiring authorities as often as possible until that job offer is extended to YOU!

MUST READOne of the most effective ways to find a job is to market yourself directly to hiring authorities. This provides you with the lowest level of competition and the greatest chance for success. To learn how to do this, read the information under SEARCH & CONNECT, then click on Step One: MARKET and read the information under the DIRECT MARKETING tab. This is a very effective way to schedule interviews that could lead to job offers!

FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARSThe response to our weekly Training Webinars has been excellent! Participants are also commenting on how they are benefiting from the questions being asked by other participants. Write down any problems you are facing in your job search and bring your questions to our free weekly Training Webinars. Our goal is to help you land a job!

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARSJuly 19th @ 10:00 AM EST (9:00 AM CST) - Direct Marketing is KEY to Your Success
The job market is changing and one of the best ways for you to schedule interviews is through direct marketing. There is less competition and your chance for success greatly improves. This session will assist all job seekers, no matter where you are in your job search process. During this webinar you will learn:

Who to contact
How to contact them
What to expect
Why is one of the most effective ways to schedule interviews

July 29th @ 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) - Why Interim Employment is a Great Option
If you have been unemployed for a period of time and don’t have "current experience" interim employment could be your answer. During this webinar you will learn:

How to find interim employment
What kinds of jobs should you accept or decline
How a "step back" will impact your search
What to list on your resume

This session will answer many questions we are receiving from job seekers who need to generate income while they are in their job search.

*To register, login to our Career Portal ( http://www.globalcareerresources.info) and click on the WEBINAR Tab. Then click on the Event and register by clicking the Webinar registration link for each event listed.
TIP FOR THE WEEKHow do you effectively overcome the following objection: "You’re overqualified."This objection normally tanslates to one of the following:

You are making too much money
The employer feels you will accept their job until you find what you really want
It appears the position being offered is a definite STEP BACK
The hiring authority may fear that you are not flexible or open to change

If you are interested in the position AND willing to accept the salary level you need to overcome this objection. You could ask "What would you like me to forget" in a humorous manner or stress WHY you want to take a step back at this point in your career. Focus on what you could bring to the table and that you are looking for a long term commitment with their company. It is also important to stress your high level of interest and your confidence in getting the job done!

Career Seeking Advice...

2011-07-07T13:25:00.000-07:00

Tips To Advance Your Job Search
Here are a few tips to help advance your search:

Be patient, but have a written plan with daily, weekly and monthly goals.
Commit to accomplishing certain RESULTS each day.
Identify what makes you unique and develop your personal brand.
Get out of your house and away from your computer.
Take advantage of every job fair, networking events or social gathering where you could network.
Do daily tasks when working people do those tasks. EXAMPLES: Get your mail and grocery stop after 5:00 PM.
Be persistent and when you follow up, offer to share additional information, don’t just call to obtain an update.
Identify hidden job opportunities by marketing yourself directly into companies.
Log in to our Career Portal and take the new COLOR Assessment Tools.
Sign up for the weekly LIVE Job Seeker calls and ask questions most important to YOU.

We’re here to help you find a job. Follow these tips and you will put momentum in your job search.

Expansion Opportunity!

2011-07-06T07:11:00.000-07:00

Growing International full service technical and financial staffing firm is seeking a Business Development Manager for the NY NY Tri-State area.

Are you ready for a challenging and exciting growth opportunity equal to your results and abilities?

Staffing background preferred but not necessary if proven within the IT and / or Financial arena(s). We are looking for a book of business and an individual with an incredible work ethic who's EQ & IQ are above average!

Looking for a career?

2011-07-03T05:40:00.000-07:00

We are searching for two "Search Assistant / Researchers"! This is a great opportunity even for those with entry level interest. We have the best training in the industry and will support your continued learning in an environment and culture of success oriented autonomy encouraging upward mobility.

Although phone sales and or marketing experience can be of help accelerating your success it is not required. Traits seen in successful recruiters are tenacity, being self driven for success, and willing to work hard and smart to achieve your dreams!

We are located in Alpharetta Georgia consequently one must consider the commute and overall commitment to a professional career.

Job Seekers...

2011-07-03T05:26:00.001-07:00

Please don't ONLY use Job Boards to find a job!
Job Boards are one of the easiest tools to use in your Job Search BUT they are NOT the best way to find a job. On Job Boards you have the following:

The highest level of competition
Often resumes are screened out by automated systems
You could be eliminated for a lack of "keywords"
Individuals screening the resume are usually not the decision makers
If the company receives a high volume of resumes, often your resume is not even read
You must conduct a strong follow up campaign after you post your resume
You should also mail a hard copy of your resume to the decision maker

NETWORKING and DIRECTLY MARKETING your abilities to individuals who would be your bosses' boss ARE the best ways to conduct a job search.

Every day you should add at least one person to your professional network.
Every day you should send resumes to job postings on websites of your targeted companies.
Every day you should call to directly market yourself to a hiring authority.
Every day you should identify NEW companies to submit your resume
Every day you should make follow up calls and contacts on resumes you've submitted.
Every day you should call companies where you have interviewed to see if they have other positions available
Every day you should attempt to schedule informational interviews