Who's Firing - Layoffs week ended 12-11-09

Phil Rosenberg — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:16:34 -0500

Who's Firing is a weekly survey of organizations announcing layoffs for
the week ended 12/11/09. Not only is this valuable for job seekers, but
for business analysts, corporate strategists, marketers, salespeople,
investment analysts, financial advisers, and others who are interested
in companies that are contracting.

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Career Change Advice: Be a Subject Matter Expert

Phil Rosenberg — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:09:36 -0500

Are you thinking about making a move from your traditional field?
Branding yourself as a subject matter expert can give you an edge.

To see six steps to gain visibility in a new industry or function, read: http://recareered.blogspot.com/2009/12/career-change-advice-be-subject-matter.html

What Can You Do When Nothing's Working in Your Job Search?

Phil Rosenberg — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:25:12 -0500

What can you do if nothing’s working in your job search? Change your search...

I talked to a candidate today who was frustrated. He’d been job
searching for about a year, and he was getting nowhere. He’d sent 1,000
resumes, and had gotten just five face-to-face interviews….a response
rate of ½%

Networking Wedding Crashers - Be the Only One Like You in the Room

Phil Rosenberg — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:20:15 -0500

What do you think is a more effective networking strategy? Going to an
industry event with others in your same profession? Or going to an
event in a totally different industry?

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Who's Hiring - Top employers week of 12-07-09

Phil Rosenberg — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:56:02 -0500

Who's Hiring is a weekly survey of companies showing the highest hiring
activity for the week of 12/7/09. Not only is this valuable for job
seekers, but for business analysts, corporate strategists, marketers,
salespeople, investment analysts, financial advisers, and others who
are interested in companies experiencing growth.

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Who's Firing - Layoffs for weeks ended 11-27-09 and 12-04-09

Phil Rosenberg — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:00:18 -0500

Who's Firing is a weekly survey of organizations announcing layoffs for
the weeks ended 11/27/09 and 12/4/09. Not only is this valuable for job
seekers, but for business analysts, corporate strategists, marketers,
salespeople, investment analysts, financial advisers, and others who
are interested in companies that are contracting.

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Is your Cover Letter an Ineffective and Obsolete Tradition?

Phil Rosenberg — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:48:07 -0500

Another career author asked me to share my research on cover letters, and how Applicant Tracking Systems use them.

For some interesting research on what really happens to your cover letter, read: http://recareered.blogspot.com/2009/12/is-your-cover-letter-obsolete-tradition.html

Networking Mistakes - Don't be THAT GUY at your holiday party

Phil Rosenberg — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:50:07 -0500

Now that we’ve entered December, we’re starting the month of holiday
parties. Many job seekers utilize holiday parties as ways to build or
renew networking contacts. Unfortunately, many candidates can do
themselves more harm than good.

Read how to avoid some common networking no-no’s, just in time for the holidays…http://recareered.blogspot.com/2009/12/networking-mistakes-holiday-party.html

Why use Social Branding to search for a job when you've already got a job?

Phil Rosenberg — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:52:04 -0500

Searching for a job while you’re employed is the best time to job
search. Even though the job market is tough, there are great
opportunities out there for people who can help companies solve their
problems.

Currently employed candidates…how can you brand
yourself to reach the right audience, while protecting your
existing position and business deals?

Who's Hiring - Top employers week of 11-30-09

Phil Rosenberg — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:21:42 -0500

Who's Hiring is a weekly survey of companies showing the highest hiring
activity for the week of 11/30/09. Not only is this valuable for job
seekers, but for business analysts, corporate strategists, marketers,
salespeople, investment analysts, financial advisers, and others who
are interested in companies experiencing growth.

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