You know that old saying "It's not what you know, but who you know"....Well I'm not sure that there is 100% truth to it, but we here at Impact certianly know that Networking is an important part of our business.
There are a variety of ways to stay "Networked", if you will...
Utlize free internet hosting sites like LinkedIn or Plaxo.
Join the local chapter of whatever organization is dedicated to your profession. Like the Society for Human Resource Management(SHRM), for example, is one that we belong to in an effort to stay in touch with and meet new people.
You could also join your University/College Alumni site or become a member of the Chamber of Commerce in your town.
All of the ways listed above will help you to Network yourself and/or your business so you can always stay on top of current trends or just make people aware that you're out there!
Happy Networking!
Friday, September 12, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
She misspelled herself right out of the job!
True story and it happens more often than you would think! The perfect candidate goes in for an interview to one of our toughest clients. Perfect match! She loves them, they love her, her background is a great fit for the role…This person could do the job with their eyes closed!
Then the kicker comes…
The candidate sends a thank you note to our client directly and doesn’t bother to use spell check!
And there you have it, SHE MISSPELLED HERSELF RIGHT OUT OF THE JOB!
Then the kicker comes…
The candidate sends a thank you note to our client directly and doesn’t bother to use spell check!
And there you have it, SHE MISSPELLED HERSELF RIGHT OUT OF THE JOB!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Paying it back...
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2008/right.on.your.money/
Grads take a look at this article from CNN on how to start paying back your loans...
Grads take a look at this article from CNN on how to start paying back your loans...
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Job Fairs
Today I sit at a job fair close to my office, nice atomosphere, the people hosting have done a very nice job in putting things together.
However, and this is a big however....If you are a attending a job fair, please put your best food forward. It's not acceptable to come in your baseball cap and sneakers.
I said it once and I will say it again- BEST FOOT FORWARD. Be confident in yourself and your abilities. Research the companies that are going to be attending the job fair, come with questions and copies of your resume.
We are there because we want to to meet you and hear about your background!
However, and this is a big however....If you are a attending a job fair, please put your best food forward. It's not acceptable to come in your baseball cap and sneakers.
I said it once and I will say it again- BEST FOOT FORWARD. Be confident in yourself and your abilities. Research the companies that are going to be attending the job fair, come with questions and copies of your resume.
We are there because we want to to meet you and hear about your background!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Assertive or Aggressive?
Fine line between the two! But they aren't to be confused, sway to close to aggressive and you may rule yourself out!
Certainly don't be the candidate that goes into the interview and doesn't ask questions, or puts their head down after their one word answer. But....remember not to be the candidate with a list of demands or the person who cuts your interviewer off mid sentence because you can't wait to say what's on your mind...
Don't settle, but maybe you'll have to take a pay cut to get into a company that 2 years down the road will have you making more than you ever thought in the first place. Or it will give you the necessary experience to move on in 5 years.
FLEXIBILITY IS KEY...Find the balance between being assertive but humble, after all you are looking for a job.
Certainly don't be the candidate that goes into the interview and doesn't ask questions, or puts their head down after their one word answer. But....remember not to be the candidate with a list of demands or the person who cuts your interviewer off mid sentence because you can't wait to say what's on your mind...
Don't settle, but maybe you'll have to take a pay cut to get into a company that 2 years down the road will have you making more than you ever thought in the first place. Or it will give you the necessary experience to move on in 5 years.
FLEXIBILITY IS KEY...Find the balance between being assertive but humble, after all you are looking for a job.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Don't be a Debbie/Danny downer...
The last thing you should do on an interview is bring the focus to something depressing...Example: THE CURRENT ECONOMY!
I know it can be frustrating searching for a job with the situation we find ourselves in right now, but please, leave that out of the conversation. Answer the questions you are asked in a clear/concise manner and don't let your frustrations get the best of you.
That's your time to shine. Give it your all, and show the recruiter or hiring manager who you are through your upbeat and energetic, yet professional attitude. Don't talk about all the things that are going wrong and how you can't believe you are even interviewing for a job, since you thought there were no jobs out there...You're there because someone thought you were qualified enough to interview in the first place!
By being a Debbie/Danny downer you'll only hurt yourself in the interview process and continue to get down on yourself and others!
I know it can be frustrating searching for a job with the situation we find ourselves in right now, but please, leave that out of the conversation. Answer the questions you are asked in a clear/concise manner and don't let your frustrations get the best of you.
That's your time to shine. Give it your all, and show the recruiter or hiring manager who you are through your upbeat and energetic, yet professional attitude. Don't talk about all the things that are going wrong and how you can't believe you are even interviewing for a job, since you thought there were no jobs out there...You're there because someone thought you were qualified enough to interview in the first place!
By being a Debbie/Danny downer you'll only hurt yourself in the interview process and continue to get down on yourself and others!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Hi there again 2008 grads...
Last week I spoke to a career planning class at Quinnipiac University. They were a great group with well thought out questions. I took a lot away from that talk, the most important being, every college grad is afraid of falling flat on their face! I was too when I graduated from Quinnipiac four short years ago...
Some of the things that we talked about were the fundamentals of preparing for an interview, from dressing appropriately, to arriving on time and bringing multiple copies of your resume. The surprising thing to me was that the students really went beyond the fundamentals and asked questions like: What do I do if I have prepared for the interview but I am asked something and I'm not sure how to answer? My answer: Be honest, be concise and give the best educated answer you can with the knowledge you have on the company...I'm not sure that is what they wanted to hear, but it is what I believe to be the truth!
I have fallen and gotten back up a number of times since then, and I can't think of any better way to learn. I think college grads these days, more so than when I graduated, are looking for a definitive answer to all their questions, and things aren't black and white all the time and that's ok... as a matter of fact a lot of the job hunting process falls into gray area.
Some of the things that we talked about were the fundamentals of preparing for an interview, from dressing appropriately, to arriving on time and bringing multiple copies of your resume. The surprising thing to me was that the students really went beyond the fundamentals and asked questions like: What do I do if I have prepared for the interview but I am asked something and I'm not sure how to answer? My answer: Be honest, be concise and give the best educated answer you can with the knowledge you have on the company...I'm not sure that is what they wanted to hear, but it is what I believe to be the truth!
I have fallen and gotten back up a number of times since then, and I can't think of any better way to learn. I think college grads these days, more so than when I graduated, are looking for a definitive answer to all their questions, and things aren't black and white all the time and that's ok... as a matter of fact a lot of the job hunting process falls into gray area.
Monday, March 24, 2008
What Not to Say!
Interesting article from Career Builder that we found on AOL today...
You'd be surprised what people feel it's okay to share on an interview!!!
http://jobs.aol.com/article/_a/leave-this-info-out-of-your-interview/20080312114409990009?ncid=AOLCOMMjobsDYNLprim0001
You'd be surprised what people feel it's okay to share on an interview!!!
http://jobs.aol.com/article/_a/leave-this-info-out-of-your-interview/20080312114409990009?ncid=AOLCOMMjobsDYNLprim0001
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
What NOT to Wear!
No, it is not ok to wear your hot pink macrame mini skirt on an interview. True story! I once interviewed someone who was in transition and was looking to temp while she looked and came in wearing exactly what I just described!!!
Please always dress appropriately for an interview...as they always say, first impression is everything. Maintain a polished apperance when job hunting. Please!!!
Good rule of thumb: No matter who you interview with, wear a suit! You can't go wrong with black, grey or navy....
Enjoy your day!
Please always dress appropriately for an interview...as they always say, first impression is everything. Maintain a polished apperance when job hunting. Please!!!
Good rule of thumb: No matter who you interview with, wear a suit! You can't go wrong with black, grey or navy....
Enjoy your day!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
2008 Grads...
It's that time of year again. We are steadily approaching May and it's time for college seniors to say goodbye to the good life and enter the real world! The bottom line for grads this year is --DON'T WAIT!! The days of taking the summers off to travel and taking your time looking for a position are long gone in today's market.
Now is the time to get serious. Do you have a career fair coming up at school? Attend it! Dress the part, get some copies of your resume together and get out there. If you have attended those fairs start applying for jobs directly and through agencies. Don't rule out temping as a possible way into a company, you never know what temp job could end up a temp-to-hire!!!
See below for an encouraging article about the forecast for entry level jobs in 2008, from http://www.collegegrad.com/.
http://www.collegegrad.com/press/topemployers.shtml
Now is the time to get serious. Do you have a career fair coming up at school? Attend it! Dress the part, get some copies of your resume together and get out there. If you have attended those fairs start applying for jobs directly and through agencies. Don't rule out temping as a possible way into a company, you never know what temp job could end up a temp-to-hire!!!
See below for an encouraging article about the forecast for entry level jobs in 2008, from http://www.collegegrad.com/.
http://www.collegegrad.com/press/topemployers.shtml
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