OK, I saw this on the Career Hub blog, thanks to Louise Fletcher, and could not resist posting the link here. Check out her note and link to You Are Mighty. If you’re getting down about your business, career search or are just plain having a crappy day, this site will boost your spirits.
Enjoy.
Employees in heath care, management, security, and transportation will receive the highest salary increases next year, according to a survey by the Economic Research Institute. When comparing average salaries for broad job functions between 2005 and 2006, the survey found that:
Source: Business Examiner Daily, August 18, 2006
If you’re not checking out your online identity, someone else may be. Whether you’re looking for a job or running a business, digital dirt is out there.
According to a recent survey of 100 executive recruiters done by ExecutNet, 77% of recruiters reported using search engines to find background data on candidates. Of that number, 35% eliminated a candidate because of what they found online, an increase over the prior year’s total of 26%.
Of 136 executive job hunters surveyed, the vast majority (82%) expected recruiters to check their names out on a search engine. But only 33% actually searched for information on themselves, to see what employers might see.
What’s the net saying about you? Check out your current image. If there’s dirt, bury it by addressing the issues OR ensuring you have better – and more recent – material out there. Create an on-brand blog that highlights you in your best light. Check out my previous post “Blog and Get Hired” for some ideas.
Courtesy of ExecutiveAgent.com
Two recent surveys highlight a disconnect between job seekers’ search methods and where employers have success finding job candidates to hire. A Conference Board survey of job seekers reported that 75% used newspaper classifieds, while only 57% relied on “other” sources – friends, professional organizations, and employment agencies. By contrast, employers in a CareerXRoads survey cited employee referrals as the No. 1 source of external hires, with 27% of hires coming through this channel. Print advertisements generated less than 5% of external hires. Prioritize your search activities accordingly.
George Blomgren is sharing the inside scoop on his blog For Job Seekers. George is a gatekeeper.
What I love about George’s Insider’s Scoop article is that he shares some of the top reasons why a person is not chosen for the job. This info is important to know – and review – when you’re in the market for a new gig.
My personal favorite is attitude. Attitude is everything, the old saying goes. In this case, it’s true. When working with a labor relations director during a major outplacement program I ran, she told me, “I look for attitude. Attitude is everything. You can always teach a skill. You can never teach someone to have a positive attitude.”
Here are some quick “attitude” tips when networking and interviewing during your job search: Be positive. Convey enthusiasm. Demonstrate to employers that you want the job.
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