How Long Will a Job Search Take in 2010?
I know most of our readers have the ‘A New Job in the New Year’ resolution going on for 2010. However, the question of if/when we’ll land a new job is a true unknown.
FACT: Job search duration varies a lot. Why? Well, for starters, a job seeker’s knowledge with respect to the most effective way to look for a job (ie. ability to leverage social media and other networking techniques, proper resume design, effective interviewing skills, etc.) impacts how long they look. Then, factor in things like salary requirements, industry, location, skills, education-level, experience-level, and of course, actual job openings, and you start to see how a job search can take a lot longer than a person plans on.
So, my question to all of you is this:
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By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell
Last week, a reader of our Twitter Advice Project asked if it was appropriate to send a holiday card to a potential employer. You can see the TAP question and discussion amongst the experts here.
However, it got me wondering what employees think Read more
OPINION: Ex Badmouthed Me to Potential Employer – What Can Be Done?
Last week, one of our Twitter Advice Project questions was from a guy who is pretty sure his ex girlfriend bad-mouthed him to an employer where he was applying for a job:
Dear Experts,
My ex-girlfriend works at the company I just applied to. I haven’t heard from them and I think she may have ‘bad-mouthed’ me to the hiring manager.
Is there anyway to find out of this really did this and what can I do if she did?
Our experts provided this advice on Twitter: Career Experts Advice
Now, we want to know what you think.
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OPINION: Employer Stood Up Job Seeker…TWICE!
Last week, one of the questions that came in for our career experts to answer as part of our Twitter Advice Project involved a job seeker who was stood up by an employer, not once, but TWICE. Read more
Why You Should Give This Valuable (FREE) Present to All Colleagues & Managers in 2009
What’s the one gift you can give that:
A) Will be truly appreciated.
B) Only takes a few minutes to give.
C) Is good for co-workers, past colleagues, managers, or anyone else you feel you should recognize with a token gift this season.
D) Shows what a thoughtful professional you really are!
I’ll give you a hint: Read more
iPhone App Tracks Path to Career Success…One Hour at a Time!
By J.T. O’Donnell
This week on C-REAL-TV, I interviewed Ray Wenderlich, an iPhone App developer who took what he learned from The 10,000 Rule article to a whole new level. Ray became inspired when he realized virtually anyone can become an expert – no talent required. You just need to amass enough hours of learning and experience (i.e. Tiger Woods, Bill Gates). But, then he wondered…how do you track that?
Three weeks ago, Ray Read more
C-REAL-TV: 4 People Who Decide If YOU Get Hired!
By J.T. O’Donnell
On this week’s episode, I outline the 4 people you need to identify and befriend at a company in order to get hired. Watch this short segment if you’ve ever wondered: Read more
5 Things EVERY Job Seeker Should Know About Themselves
By J.T. O’Donnell
Tonight, I jumped on the CAREEREALISM channel over at Justin.tv with two of our interns (thanks Kat & Shannon!) to share with job seekers the 5 things everyone must learn about themselves in order to find the right opportunity. Read more
CAREEREALISM TV Episode I – It’s All About YOU!
Never before has attending a career class been so easy!
From the comforts of home, you’ll be able to participate in this interactive career class that will teach you how finding a truly satisfying career starts with YOU! You’ll be able to ask questions anonymously and get immediate answers from nationally syndicated career strategist, J.T. O’Donnell.
WHEN: Sunday, April 26th – 7PM EST
WHERE: Right here at CAREEREALISM.com – just come to the site and we’ll be broadcasting live.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Students, recent grads….basically ANYONE who wants to understand how to find a career path that suits them!
COST: It’s FREE!
We’ll see you there!
CAREEREALISM TV: Creating a Strong Career Identity
On this week’s episode, nationally syndicated career strategist, J.T. O’Donnell, shares why you need to pay attention to creating a strong career identity. If you aren’t developing a good personal brand, then you are missing out on the best job opportunities. She answers viewers questions that included:
- How do I reach out to companies I want to work for when A) I don’t know anyone there, and B) they aren’t hiring.
- What should I say in the e-mail when I send my resume to a company?
- How do I get hiring managers to pay attention to me?
Watch today to learn how you can build a brand that will get you the results you are looking for.
