Archive for the ‘Job Search’ Category
 You’re out of a job, and you’re not even sure where to start! You may not realize that you don’t have to go it alone. There are many resources available to guide you. Here are a few you should contact for help.
Your Alma Mater
Many colleges offer lifetime career services for graduates. Some may only have limited services or charge a small fee. They may offer resume review services, give you instruction on interviewing techniques, and provide advice for job search strategies. You may also be put in touch with alumni who have volunteered to give career advice in your area. Or they may have private job listings just for alumni.
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 This year is tough for college graduates looking to enter the job market. Even more than last year: a study shows a 1.7 percent decline in the salaries offered for entry-level positions when compared with the same time last year. 2010 colledge grads can expect an average offer of $47,673, compared with $48,515 in 2009.
However there are still careers where the median starting salary is above the average. Let’s review the top ten jobs that offer the highest starting pay:
1. Engineering (median starting salary $53,400)
Engineers use math and science to develop solutions to technical problems. There are many specialties, including industrial engineers, aerospace, and biomedical. A steady growth is expected in this field.
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 These questions are some that might be asked of those who have not been in the workforce for long or who are just entering it. The questions themselves might not ask directly about work, but your answer had better relate somehow to the job for which you are interviewing. Remember to always think in terms of what the job requires and why you are a good fit for it.
Q: Describe your dream job
A: “I really like to work with people and I see myself some day managing a team that plays an integral role in the company. Ideally I’d like to find a job that I can grow in, like this one, that provides me with a great opportunity for learning and that I can excel in.”
Rationale: Hopefully your dream job is not too far off from the job you are interviewing for, at least for now. But if you are applying for an entry level position, it is unlikely this is your dream job. It would not be wise to admit that you really want the pie in the sky position, but this job will do. This can be a tricky question. Try to be positive in relating your desire for this job and how it fits in with your dream job aspirations. Don’t feel you have to name a specific job, and try to work in your enthusiasm for the position for which you are interviewing.
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 If you look at the hiring process from the employer’s point-of-view, you can learn some tips for improving your chances. In fact, every step of the way, you should always take a moment to consider it from the employer’s side. What will they be thinking or expecting? How can I use this to my advantage?
Step One:
The employer crafts an ad for the available position. They include specific language based on their requirements in order to weed out people who are not qualified. They may include instructions for the submission of an application, so that they can eliminate people who do not read the ad completely.
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 Let’s face it - it is not easy finding work these days and some job seekers have no choice but to resort to unusual job search tactics. Companies love when candidates think outside the box and can prove their competency or solve a problem in an original and a create way. However, keep in mind, that an unorthodox tactic could be appreciated in one firm and be seen unprofessional at another. Always use common sense and make sure to show real value to the employer. While stunts may get someone’s attention they quickly lose their sizzle and after a good laugh you would still be without a job.
We have assembled some of the most creative and unique strategies that have left impressions and even got the candidate hired. Enjoy:
• Alec Brownstein bought ads on Google for names of top advertising executives. When those people did their customary search of their own names for press hits, they saw Brownstein’s ad along with a link back to his own website with his resume and portfolio of previous projects.
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