http://www.ldsjobspace.org/job-search-articles-rss.xml Articles related to employment, unemplolyment, searching for jobs, etc. en-us Sat, 25 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Text Editor info@ldsjobspace.org info@ldsjobspace.org http://www.forbes.com/2010/01/08/best-worst-jobs-leadership-careers-hiring_print.html CareerCast, a jobs Web site, evaluated 200 professions using five core criteria: pay, hiring outlook, the work environment, stress and physical demands, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Census Bureau and trade association studies. 2010-01-08 http://www.forbes.com/2010/01/08/best-worst-jobs-leadership-careers-hiring_print.html http://blogs.wsj.com/laidoff/2010/01/06/advice-as-a-job-hunter-pay-attention-to-details/tab/print/ With so many qualified professionals still seeking work, even the slightest misstep can cause you the job. 2010-01-06 http://blogs.wsj.com/laidoff/2010/01/06/advice-as-a-job-hunter-pay-attention-to-details/tab/print/ http://www.cio.com/article/print/460466 It's easy to view a layoff as an end-of-the-world situation. Few experiences are scarier than losing your job and the financial security it brings. 2008-11-06 http://www.cio.com/article/print/460466 http://blogs.wsj.com/laidoff/2009/09/18/advice-after-years-with-an-employer-jumping-back-into-the-interview-process/tab/print/ If you've kept the same job for many years, it's important to brush up on the interview process. "Just going in with your resume with little or no practical interviewing practice is a fatal mistake," says Nick D'Ambrosio, president of First Round Search, a California-based search and career development firm. The candidate "may have a better background but they will lose to someone who is better at interviewing." Take the time to properly research the company in addition to what you already know, make sure to understand any industry trends, and learn about the competition, he says. 2009-09-18 http://blogs.wsj.com/laidoff/2009/09/18/advice-after-years-with-an-employer-jumping-back-into-the-interview-process/tab/print/ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124071225561256493.html#printMode It used to be enough to walk into a job search with an impressive resume. If you were really enterprising, maybe you'd have a portfolio to showcase your best work. Now, though, people want a better way to stand out, and that has resulted in the very 21st-century concept of personal branding. 2009-04-26 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124071225561256493.html#printMode http://www.senseoncents.com/career-planning/ I am very enthused to provide my perspective on the career development process. I'm not so brazen to think there is only one path to long term success. However, over the course of the last 25 years, and having interviewed, mentored, and recruited hundreds of candidates, I have developed insights and perspectives which are time tested and proven successful. http://www.senseoncents.com/career-planning/ http://www.glassdoor.com Company Salaries, Reviews, and Interviews posted anonymously by employees. http://www.glassdoor.com http://www.dumblittleman.com/2007/08/how-to-craft-killer-elevator-pitch-that.html This article will explain the elements of a powerful elevator pitch and then walk you through how to craft yours. http://www.dumblittleman.com/2007/08/how-to-craft-killer-elevator-pitch-that.html http://www.cio.com/article/print/486689 Meet Marty Bodley. He runs Revolabs, a manufacturer of wireless audio products that he started in 2005. Today, Revolabs sells its products in 40 countries and boasts 50 Fortune 100 companies as customers. After two consecutive years of 300 percent growth, the privately-held company is holding its own despite the recession. 2009-05-25 http://www.cio.com/article/print/486689 http://www.networkworld.com/cgi-bin/mailto/x.cgi?pagetosend=/export/home/httpd/htdocs/news/2009/090409-layoff-proof.html&pagename=/news/2009/090409-layoff-proof.html&pageurl=http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/090409-layoff-proof.html&site=networksystemsmgmt 10 tips on taking initiative now to avoid a future trip to the unemployment office. 2009-09-08 http://www.networkworld.com/cgi-bin/mailto/x.cgi?pagetosend=/export/home/httpd/htdocs/news/2009/090409-layoff-proof.html&pagename=/news/2009/090409-layoff-proof.html&pageurl=http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/090409-layoff-proof.html&site=networksystemsmgmt http://www.cio.com/article/print/164300 Networking is the key to success in business, says Keith Ferrazzi, business coach and author of Never Eat Alone, a book about the power of relationship building and networking. It helps you find jobs, recruit talent, win new customers and discover investors who'll support your ideas. 2007-12-11 http://www.cio.com/article/print/164300 http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/print/9132611/Job_hunting_Use_social_networks_to_make_crucial_connections_?taxonomyId=10&taxonomyName=Careers Although the total number of IT jobs is shrinking due to the recession, some companies are still hiring -- and using social-networking tools can help you land those jobs. In fact, being in the IT industry just might give you an advantage over the average laid-off worker. 2009-05-07 http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/print/9132611/Job_hunting_Use_social_networks_to_make_crucial_connections_?taxonomyId=10&taxonomyName=Careers http://www.cio.com/article/print/491747 With unemployment at a 26-year high of 8.5 percent, the biggest challenge job seekers face today - next to finding a new job - is differentiating themselves from the more than 13.2 million other people who are out of work and looking for new employment. 2009-05-05 http://www.cio.com/article/print/491747 http://kendalvandyke.blogspot.com/2009/02/showing-your-value.html As many expected, January brought with it a rash of layoffs and going-out-of-business announcements. Many agree that this is just the beginning and we're in for a year full of bad news. 2009-02-05 http://kendalvandyke.blogspot.com/2009/02/showing-your-value.html http://advice.cio.com/meridith_levinson/layoffs_calculating_the_odds_youll_lose_your_job "Will I still have a job tomorrow?" With the U.S. economy in a far-reaching recession and companies announcing layoffs seemingly every day, that question looms large in every working person's mind. 2009-02-11 http://advice.cio.com/meridith_levinson/layoffs_calculating_the_odds_youll_lose_your_job http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/07/13/33-ways-to-use-linkedin-for-business/ Here are 33 ways to use LinkedIn more effectively. 2009-07-13 http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/07/13/33-ways-to-use-linkedin-for-business/ http://lifehacker.com/5364290/master-the-why-hire-me-story-to-land-a-job So you've finally landed that job interview. Now it's time to seal the deal with a killer interview. How? For one, try mastering your "Why hire me" story. 2009-09-21 http://lifehacker.com/5364290/master-the-why-hire-me-story-to-land-a-job http://www.senseoncents.com/career-planning/must-reads/ I hope and believe that by combining these materials, you will have greater clarity as you move forward in this process. http://www.senseoncents.com/career-planning/must-reads/ http://www.noop.nl/2009/01/100-interview-questions-for-software-developers.html Hiring smart software developers is not easy. If you're not careful you might end up hiring a bunch of moronic mandrills, like I did last year. 2009-01-13 http://www.noop.nl/2009/01/100-interview-questions-for-software-developers.html http://www.cio.com/article/print/492940 To be successful in business today, you need to have a distinct personal brand so that you can stand out from the crowd. 2009-05-18 http://www.cio.com/article/print/492940 http://www.cio.com/article/print/489104 My vision is blurry. I've reviewed more than 40 resumes for a network administrator position, and less than half have made the cut. 2009-04-13 http://www.cio.com/article/print/489104 http://www.careercup.com/ Technical Interview Questions http://www.careercup.com/ http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-284491.html No matter where you happen to be perched on the IT career tree, the branches are probably looking shaky right now. From chief information officers to IT admin staff, the days of taking continued employment for granted are over. 2009-04-02 http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-284491.html http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123966126017514865.html#printMode In recent weeks, recruiters for Consolidated Container Co. have seen job candidates arrive up to an hour early for interviews. Other candidates have alluded to financial hardships while in the hot seat, and one person even distributed bound copies of documents describing projects he completed for past employers. 2009-04-14 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123966126017514865.html#printMode http://modernresume.blogspot.com/2009/02/ways-to-build-your-brand.html I see there are a few major ways for you to build your brand and raise your profile in the modern world that is highly interconnected and built on digital technologies. 2009-02-05 http://modernresume.blogspot.com/2009/02/ways-to-build-your-brand.html http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/print/310097/What_CIOs_Want_Five_Standout_Skills?taxonomyName=Careers&taxonomyId=10 It's a good market out there for IT job seekers, but that doesn't mean your technical abilities will automatically land you a rewarding position. CIOs seek professionals who can contribute immediately to their companies' success. Faced with multiple candidates who are similarly qualified and technically proficient, how do they make tough hiring decisions? 2008-01-07 http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/print/310097/What_CIOs_Want_Five_Standout_Skills?taxonomyName=Careers&taxonomyId=10 http://www.cioinsight.com/c/a/Careers/Facebook-Activities-Haunting-Job-Seekers-832015/?kc=EWKMKTMS09302009SLS1 According to research conducted by CareerBuilder, social networking poses a serious threat to job seekers who have posted inappropriate information about themselves. http://www.cioinsight.com/c/a/Careers/Facebook-Activities-Haunting-Job-Seekers-832015/?kc=EWKMKTMS09302009SLS1 http://www.forbes.com/2009/10/02/executives-jobs-mistakes-leadership-careers-hunt_print.html The economic crisis is making executive job seekers a little crazy. According to a survey of 500 executive recruiters commissioned by TheLadders.com, a job search site for people who earn more than $100,000, senior-level applicants are preparing poorly for interviews, putting together weak resumes and appearing too desperate to take any job that comes their way. 2009-10-02 http://www.forbes.com/2009/10/02/executives-jobs-mistakes-leadership-careers-hunt_print.html