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5 Myths About Landing Your First Job or Internship 
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Co-ops, internships can help land job after graduation
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The powerful 4: Strong Resume, Solid Education, Great Presence, and Targeted Internships ..... your golden ticket!
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While sending hiring managers your résumé in a pop up box that explodes glittering stars when opened might get you noticed, it probably won’t get you hired if you haven’t already mastered the career basics.
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Find job search tips and strategies on CareerOneStop. (RT @Career1Stop: Looking for a job?
Trish Sadar's insight:
CareerOneStops are excellent and free resources for anyone who is seeking a job.
Also, they provide compliementary career advice, resume development, faxing, internet, and will assist with telephone and video interviews.
Also, many of my past employees in the past have been able to go back to school for valuable certifications and degrees which have given them the needed leg up on a new career.
It is so important that we keep everyone in the know of the valuable and free resources that are available.
Are there any other resources that have helped you that we should provide to our readers? Please...lets share!!
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Importance of GPA differs with careers
Trish Sadar's insight:
So true! Once you start to get traction on your career, and get experience in your field -- your job experience and achievements with your employers are the best indicator of future behavior and performance.
It is outstanding to have excellent grades, that may get your foot in the door -- now work ethic, contributions at work, job performance/quality, going the extra mile, anticipating needs, building strong working relationships....those are the skills that will serve you well.
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For every job opening to which you send your resume, there are tens or even hundreds of applicants competing with you.
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Benefits.gov is a partnership of many Federal agencies and organizations with a shared vision - to provide improved, personalized access to government benefit programs.
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Have you been wondering if you are eligible to receive a grant or assistance from the government? Whether you are a student or unemployed professional....this online benefits finder may help point you to some grants you may be eligible for.
Please let us know if you have other links to assist our readers. Thank you!
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Millions of jobless Americans are still struggling to find work--but some lucky professionals are finding opportunities less difficult to come by. Here are the 10 occupations hiring the most right now.
Trish Sadar's insight:
Check out the 10 occupations that are hiring right now! Interesting article and slideshow.
Sally Exantus's comment,
February 27, 2013 5:44 PM
very very interesting and helpful. i myself has found it hard to get a job in this day and age, and now that ive read these tips, i feel more confident on what more I have to strive on.
Trish Sadar's comment,
February 27, 2013 6:38 PM
Dear Sally, thank you for your comment! That is certainly the goal....to give everyone tips and information that will help in some small way.
Trish Sadar's comment,
February 27, 2013 6:40 PM
For me, I strongly believe that we all have such valuable experiences, advice, lessons to help eachother. I am so grateful for the talented and wonderful people who have helped me and continue to help me!
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For those who send out plenty of networking emails and phone calls only to hear nothing but silence, the question isn’t why they should network, but how. A few things to consider.
Trish Sadar's insight:
The article covers how to network and reminds everyone the importance of networking:
"Networking continues to be the most effective way to find a new job, beating out social networking sites like LinkedIn (LNKD) and Internet job search engines like Indeed.com." Based on a report that was conducted a few years ago.
Please read the article that is filled with stories, advice, and tips. I believe that you should have a goal in mind for each person you reach out to. That means you need to think...what does success look like, and what will I ask this person to do for me.When meeting with a potential connection, ask the person if it is okay to send your resume to them. If they could pass along to the hiring manager, or to the department for that appropriate area, you would be grateful.
When you ask for permission, and are specific regarding what you are asking them to do, your chances of getting your resume passed along increases.When you do follow up by sending your resume, thank them again for helping you!
People are busy, and you may not get a response.That is okay, all you can do is make connections and do what is within your control. Please share with us your success stories...we would love to hear from you!
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Trish Sadar's insight:
Please take a moment to check out a few new tools I am sure that you haven't heard about.
Also, as I have mentioned in many of my posts -- the Bureau of Labor Statistics offers a wealth of information and resources to research your industry.
Are there other valuable tools you would like to share with us?
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Besides the suggestions in the article......
Please do:
- Your homework on the companies who will be participating. - Bring extra copies of your resume. - Bring extra pens. - Bring a light briefcase to organize your papers, and to place the business cards of the people who you will be following up with. - Make the best impression possible by dressing for success. - Arrive early. - Ask the recruiter for permission to follow up with them, and inquire as to the best time and method. - Customize your cover letter for the top 5-10 employers to demonstrate that you researched their firm, and your willingness to go above and beyond expectations.
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You would think that finding good career help online would be a piece of cake, right? Trying to land a new position? Post your resume to a job board. Prepping [...]
Trish Sadar's insight:
Nice article!
I agree that you shouldn't rely soleyly on online strategies. Networking, Associations, researching industries, researching organizations you want to work for, volunteering, etc.
The suggestions reagrding reading articles from sources such as Forbves, The Economist, Wall Street Journal, Trade Journals, and Industry Publications are excellent tips.
Tell us what you are doing that has worked.
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With a premium being placed on international experience,
Trish Sadar's insight:
If you are looking for ways that you can differentiate yourself from the competition....International Experience certainly is an amazing point of differentiation.
We are in a global economy, and taking study abroad classes, and international internships are excellent options for you to consider.
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Getting Hired: How to become a better job candidate
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Business 2 Community 3 Reasons Why Companies Use Applicant Tracking Systems Business 2 Community 3 Reasons Why Companies Use Applicant Tracking Systems image Applicant Tracking Systems Why Companies Use Them Today, all sizes of companies use...
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What is important to you......once you have officially applied online, there is no reason why you can't send a hard copy of your resume directly to the hiring manager.
I can't tell you how many times hiring managers have come to HR saying -- can you look this person up in the system and call them in for an interview.
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Congratulations, Generation Y. After several years of study sessions and midterms, you survived relatively unscathed. You’re a post-secondary graduate, the proud owner of a brand-new bachelor’s degree.
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Former SSU professor gives 'how-to' on getting the job
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Nice summary of how to prepare for an interview to land the job!
Interviewer wants to know: Who are you? Why are you here? What can you do for me? Why should I hire you? Although the wording won’t be exact, the substance of the questions are always the same.
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By: Chad Brooks, BusinessNewsDaily ContributorPublished: 03/05/2013 06:07 AM EST on BusinessNewsDaily Men and women no longer define career success by the amount of money they make, new research shows.
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Before you take that job....read this!
Recent study given by Accenture revealed that work-life balance was just as and even more important than salary.
Before you take the position you are offered while you are considering: the position, the company, work environment, and career growth.....also considering work-life balance as a factor in your decision!
Sally Exantus's comment,
March 6, 2013 5:32 PM
Life as we know it is over when starting a career as a single parent. I know now that I will be running like a headless chicken. Although i am excited to get a job, i am frighten that I will be forced to grow up, make dinner for the family, pay bills, and be in charge of making life function properly for my family. I believe that it starts at home, if you are happy at home then the work life should fall right into place. i try to stay positive, so that i can have that smile on at all times while out serving in the hospitality field. Lastly it is very important to stay healthy inside and out of the work place.
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How to get a good job? How to find work? How to choose a good career? This post is a follow up to the earlier post on choosing a career and your task is to work out which career advice is the most relevant to you.
Trish Sadar's insight:
Listen to career advice from Donald Trump and Richard Branson!
Sally Exantus's comment,
April 3, 2013 7:46 PM
The things said in this video are very very important things to know. Life changing things that can make you a better person and make make you find the right career that you will love. I have always felt as if I needed to be a nurse, because nursing was big in my family, but for me nursing was very boring. and i could not stand to be in a hospital or around sick people, and even though i choose to go to school for hospitality management mentally i still think about being a nurse and how great it will make my mother feel. But after this video i no longer feel bad for wanting to work in a career that best suites me.
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Trish Sadar's insight:
Flex jobs -- such as freelance positions, temporary assignments, freelance work, etc. are growing in numbers. They are well suited for those individuals who seek more flexility with hours, work environment, etc.
If you want to more information after reading this article, go on to this website that provides guidance, job search, resources, and trends on flex job trends and options http://www.flexjobs.com/blog/category/work-flexibility/
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It is a great idea to send a thank you letter after a job interview. It shows professionalism and grace, and reminds the employer of your ca..., Suzanne Rose
Trish Sadar's insight:
I know that you have heard this before; however, so many people either forget to send the thank you letter or send out after the hiring decision has been made.
I have to tell you, when the hiring decision has come down to a couple of equally talented individuals -- often the thank you letter sealed the deal for the person who demonstrated their motivation, interest, and follow through.
My advice: Already have the stamp on the envelope the day you are interviewing and write that day! Email thank you letters are nice; however, letters sent in the mail make an even bigger impact!
(I don't suggest texting)
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The best job search engine sites, including Indeed, LinkUp, and Simply Hired, allow users to search the major job sites, company sites, associations and other online job sites by keyword and location.
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Take a look at some of the most popular job search engine sites. If you are not using them, they may save you so much time and effort.
Sites like indeed pull from advertisements and postings from various sites, newspapers, and job boards. You enter the geographic area, position, salary, and the sites do the search for you.
Please let us know your faviorite job search engine sites.
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60% of all 2012 college interns received at least one job offer after completing their internship. http://t.co/jJ7kFxt2
Trish Sadar's insight:
You are probably tired of hearing it from me.....
Great Article -- In all of my talks, articles, blogs and books - interships --- the ingredient to getting hired when you graduate.
The article says:
Study hard. Network harder.Graduate high school. Go to college. Get your dream job. This is the typical career path for most University students envision. What many are missing, however, is the internship milestone — the linking device between an academic and professional career."
Makes sense -- most companies won't hire you if you don't have experience, hence internships are ways to demonstrate your work ethic, gain experience, and build your career path. The goal is when you graduate you have the education and the experience the employers are seeking.
If you play your cards right, the employer will snatch you right up as a full time employee following your internship.
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During the State of the Union address, President Obama urged Congress to enact legislation guaranteeing that women and men receive equal pay for equal work. “I ask this Congress to declare that women should earn a ...
Trish Sadar's insight:
Excellent phrases to use, when you want to postpone talking salary. Take a look at the four phrases this article provides:
I’m happy to discuss salary at a later point – right now, I’m interested to hear more about the position and how I could be an asset to your team.
I would consider any fair and reasonable salary.
I would be happy to discuss salary if presented with a job offer.
My salary is negotiable. What salary range do you have in mind?
Do you have best practices you would like to share with our readers?
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Are you unemployed? Don't just skim job postings everyday... work on your job skills! Here are five ways to make yourself more hireable.
Trish Sadar's insight:
Yes, when you are unemployed your job is to find a job. That means to have a plan, set daily and weekly goals for yourself. Researching, posting jobs, tweaking your cover letter and resumes, etc.
Yes, volunteer, network, and maintain an online presence as well.
Do more than what your competition is doing, and make sure that your job search is multi-fauceted.
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This article is spot on!
The difference between how you approach a college interview vs. a job interview:
Approach to colleges should be to achieve the best grades, showcase varied hobbies and interests, and to be a well-rounded interesting human being.
Applying to jobs is different. Its not about showcasing how great you are and the long list of ways you are interesting. What the employer wants to know is ..... What can you do for us? Are you a right fit? How much value can you add to the position, the department, and the company?