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Salary Increases: 7 Ways to Instantly Increase Your Salary

Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

As professionals, the salary we make is so often closely associated with our sense of value and self-worth. If you are one of the many professionals that feel overworked and underpaid, figuring out how to bridge that gap between where you are now and where you KNOW you should be can be both scary and daunting. But deciding to honor a well deserved salary increase also gives you the opportunity to feel more confident and satisfied in your career! When you take that step in acknowledging your value, it produces an interesting effect as you call to action the people and things around you to support your moving forward! Sound a little "woo-woo?" It's actually just common sense and the result of exercising of your own initiative. Here are 7 tips to get you quickly moving forward to securing a bigger salary: Tip #1 Quick...write out 30 benefits you bring to your position To achieve your salary increase, you may have to change companies. You may be surprised to find, though, that your current company may be willing to promote you or to offer you more salary. **End Summary** Topics: Job search tips]]> job interviews]]> job resumes]]> job techniques]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Internationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

Job Interviews and Money: The Secret to Landing Bigger Job Offers

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Do you want a simple yet powerful way to secure bigger job offers? It all starts in the interview - when money comes up. If money comes up in the first interview or in a phone interview, and you give up information such as how much you made in your last position or what you are looking for in terms of compensation, then you have successfully steered the focus of the interview....in the wrong direction. When money is brought to the spotlight before a company has had time to get to know you and all of the value you could bring to them, then how much it will "cost" to hire you will take center stage. And when this happens you will have to work harder in order to compel your interviewers to see above and beyond your price tag. Not only do you stand to loose your negotiating power by prematurely mentioning money, but the dollar figure you mention will now serve as an immovable backdrop against the successful communication of your strengths and attributes. It's interesting how this works - but its very true. **End Summary** Topics: Job search tips]]> job interviews]]> job resumes]]> job techniques]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Internationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

How to Discuss Being Fired from Your Last Job in an Interview and STILL Look like a Star Candidate

Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Mid-managers and executives get fired for lots of reasons. Some are legitimate for performance reasons and some firings are completely unjustified. Regardless of the reason for being let go, there are solid methods for communicating the circumstances without hurting your candidacy with potential future employers. Here are three solid steps you can take to have successful interviews after being fired. Step #1 - Give yourself time to decompress This is the most important step you can and will take. If you have lost your job most likely you will go through a grieving process - similar to other significant life-losses we all experience. If you interview prematurely, you may inadvertently "wear your grief" and/or find yourself unable to talk about your last employer with the kind of convincing detachment and discretion you will need to keep interviewers focused and excited about the value you offer them. What if you need to begin to interview right away? To speed up your "grieving process" while still honoring that time cycle, take a ceremonial weekend vacation, book a round of golf, take a spa day or a family picnic by the lake. **End Summary** Topics: Job search tips]]> job interviews]]> job resumes]]> job rejections]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Internationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

3 Powerful Tips For Using The Internet To Find Your Next Career Opportunity

Sat, 23 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

When I talk with new clients one thing I almost always hear in our first conversation is that they have been sending out countless resumes over the internet with nearly zero response from potential employers. The internet can be a successful way to find jobs but if you do it wrong you can find yourself feeling burnt-out and anxious from hours of surfing, sending and waiting. Here are three powerful tips to get your internet job search activity running smooth and easy with lots of great results. Tip #1: Use a job aggregator This single tip is worth its weight in gold. Using a job aggregator (a beta search engine) works just like Google. You type in what you are looking for and where you are looking for it and it brings you back results from major and minor job boards, associations and companies. My favorite is indeed, COM. It's super easy and intuitive. Tip #2: Don't just use the internet to search for jobs To truly be committed to making your next career move a really good one you must honor that commitment by using other, non traditional methods to look for jobs. **End Summary** Topics: Job search tips]]> job interviews]]> job resumes]]> internet job search]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Internationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

Is Your Resume Missing These 5 "Must Haves"?

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Making sure your resume is a powerful marketing document is a wise investment in your career. It can set you apart from your competition, maximize the amount of interviews you land and ultimately play into how much a company offers you. After all, you are negotiating with potential employers from the moment you connect with them to the time the offer is made. So everything that happens in that window of time plays into your offer...including how well targeted, well designed and compelling your resume is. Here are five elements you will want to make sure your resume has: Number one: Targeted Format Your resume must be compelling for the type of position you are focusing on. If you are a sales executive of course you are going to want to quantify your sales skills in terms of territory development, revenue generation, and types of skills associated with sales and secondary support skills such as client management customer service, public relations and marketing. Number two: Value Proposition Statement Under the heading of your resume you should have a value proposition statement. **End Summary** Topics: job search tips]]> job resume]]> job interviews]]> resume tips]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Internationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

How to Pick a Resume Writer and/or Job Search Coach Who is Perfect for You

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

I love my assistant. She is incredibly sweet, supportive, intelligent, organized and experienced in all the technical areas that I know nothing about. I enjoy talking with her, reading her emails, I trust her and just working with her in general is an enjoyable experience. This was one of my goals when I first knew I needed to hire an assistant - I wanted our working relationship to be easy, fun and productive. Being a sensitive person, I knew myself well enough to know that any other type of relationship in my "inner circle" would sap my energy and creativity. I remember in our interview I clearly communicated this to her. So how does this relate to hiring a career coach or resume writer? Simply to demonstrate that knowing your expectations and the way you like to work will help you determine the most harmonious partnership. Here are several tips to help you choose the best resume writer and/or career coach for you: Understand why a good fit is important This is the person who is going to help market you, draw out your greatest strengths, guide you toward your ideal industry and position and possibly much more. **End Summary** Topics: job search]]> job resume]]> resume writer]]> job search coach]]> job interviews]]> job tips]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Internationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

9 Reasons You Should Start Your Job Search Now...In Today's Market

Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Here is a question I have been asked repeatedly in the last 60 days. "Can you help me find a job in today's market?" Certainly there is a valid reason for my clients asking it - after all, there are mass layoffs going on every day and the news is gloomy at best. Hope for the future is what most are hanging their hat on and that message is loud and clear: everybody...FREEZE! Are there any benefits to holding your breath to see "what happens next?" I don't think so. I think people who are high achievers usually balk at this mentality and I think it sends a generally wrong message. So, here are 9 reasons to start taking action with your job search or career transition...right now: - Companies are still growing. - Companies still have problems that YOU can solve. - Millions of jobs are still being advertised every day...you just don't hear about them on the news. - If your competition isn't up to bat, it's a good time for you to be. - Millions of people have landed wonderful job opportunities in "bad" job markets before. **End Summary** Topics: job search tips]]> job search]]> job interviewing]]> job search rejection]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Internationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

5 Ways To Get You And Your Job Search Out Of A Slump...Fast!

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

One of the key areas you may be struggling with as a job seeker is a feeling of rejection. This can cause a real slowdown in your job search activity. This downward spiral can happen for a variety of reasons including: - A poor response from companies and/or jobs you have submitted your resumes to - Stopping your job search once you get one or two job interviews (to see how they pan out) - Hinging everything on one hopeful offer - Only using one method to perform your job search (like responding to internet job postings) If you find yourself in any of these slump-producing predicaments, take heart! Here are five simple and effective tips to quickly get out of your job search slump: Tip #1 Check your blueprint Your job search should begin with a simple outline of what you want to ultimately achieve. Don't be afraid to be specific! This includes your wish list of what you want your ideal career position to look like. From there you can easily target markets, brainstorm on secondary markets; define your geographic preferences etc...to ensure you reach your goals you must know clearly where you are going. **End Summary** Topics: job search tips]]> job search rejection]]> job search interviews]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Internationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

Job Search Tips: 5 Secrets to Using LinkedIn to Find Your Dream Job

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Have you secretly been wondering what all the hoopla is over social networking sites liked LinkedIn...but been too afraid to ask? Or perhaps you are in the midst of a job search and know using sites liked LinkedIn should be part of your job search strategy....but you are not exactly sure how to go about it? If so, you are going to love these 5 easy tips for using LinkedIn to create powerful networking connections, brand your image and quickly get you noticed! Tip #1: Create a powerful profile It's free to join and once you have, you'll want to create a profile which best highlights the skills and strengths you most want to showcase. Here are a few tips to setting up your account: - Use a current version of your resume to post your profile. - Your profile should contain those things you wish to be known for - and nothing more! - Don't go back too far with your job history unless you have a really good reason for it. - Have someone (friend, loved one, resume writer) edit and proof your profile. - Use discretion with listing personal information...just like a resume. **End Summary** Topics: linked in]]> job search]]> executive job search]]> social networking tips]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com/resume.php , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Nationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

Why Targeting Your Job Market Gets You More Interviews and Offers

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Did you know that 80% of jobs are filled before they are advertised? That's why relying only on jobs you find posted on job boards is like slapping the handcuffs on your job search. Identifying your target market or industries is one of the steps you need to take if you are wanting to break free of job board reliance and start taking the initiative that is going to bring you more quality job interviews and offers! Maybe you know your market really well - in which case this could be a really fun and simple step for you as you write down all your industries, sub industries, geographic preferences and favorite "A" list companies. If you are looking to change industries, which will make this step more demanding of your time and attention. Spend some time brainstorming on sub industries and parallel industries because sometimes you can find plenty of opportunities here that strengthen your transferrable skills. You may want to conduct some mentoring sessions with people in potential industries that you would like to know more about. Don't worry that you are "bothering" people. Most people are happy to help and flattered to be interviewed. **End Summary** Topics: job search tips]]> hidden job market]]> unadvertised job market]]> executive level job search]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com/resume.php , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Nationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

Key-Word Your Resume Using These Simple Techniques

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Are you wondering if your resume best positions you to land the job of your dreams in a parallel market, new industry or higher level position? One area you want to make sure to check is your key-words. Resume key-words are simply the words used to describe your hard and soft skills. Many companies today use key-word scanning software to organize and qualify applicant matches with available positions. Even if a company doesn't use key-word scanning software, it's still extremely important to mirror the key-words listed in a position as much as possible. You can quickly and easily make certain that your resume attracts the right attention using the following simple steps: Step One: Identify Your Favorite Jobs First, through you favorite job aggregator or niche job board, identify at least two positions that you would qualify as your dream job. Next, print them out and highlight all of the key-words and phrases that best describe both what you love to do the most and any other strengths and attributes that match your skills. Highlight even those strengths that match functionally, even if the position is in another industry. **End Summary** Topics: key word your resume]]> resume tips]]> job search tips]]> human resources]]> scanners]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com/resume.php , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Nationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

Job Search Tips: What To Do When Companies Aren't Saying Yes

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

I would like to share a personal story with you. I remember a couple really lean months after I started my business. My husband and I would sit down at the table and I would start to tick off all the things I had done to market my business properly. "I have done everything right...so, what's WRONG!?" I would exclaim. The truth of the matter was, I hadn't done anything wrong, per se, it just felt like that because I didn't have the amount of clients that I had expected. Interestingly enough, in all other ways I had succeeded in meeting all of my business goals and timelines. However, those achievements were overshadowed by the anxiety caused by not having a long line of clients waiting to work with me. Turns out after about 6 weeks (which felt more like forever), I had plenty of wonderful clients. You would think as a job search coach I would not fall into this trap! But the point is, when we are going through "the fire" it's easy to panic and quickly loose perspective. When you are in a job search it's not much different. There are highs and lows. **End Summary** Topics: job search tips]]> job search rejection]]> job interviews]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Internationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

Hate Your Job? Survival Skills 101

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

I won't name names, but I would like to share a little story with you about a past company I used to work for. The conditions were almost unbearable and although I was planning my escape and had my dream job in sight, it took about a year for me to make the transition. Sparing you the real grizzly details, I will simply say this was a company who did not believe in supporting their employees (financially or otherwise) and I had a passive-aggressive female boss who had made me her special science project. I won't say it was easy to deal with this unsavory situation but I got through it and really celebrated and appreciated finally being free when I left! The following are a few mistakes I have seen professionals make in similar situations and some solutions for circumventing them and getting through a tough job: Mistake #1: Quit Before You Have Another Job Quitting will give you immediate relief but that feeling soon looses its luster and is replaced with a nagging anxiety to find a job. **End Summary** Topics: job search tips]]> jobs you hate]]> hate my job]]> hate job]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Internationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

Three Ways You Can Protect Your Job in Times of Economic Uncertainty

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Are you looking for positive and tangible ways to increase your real and perceived value to your current company? If so, congratulations on your wise decision! Increasing your value can help avoid layoffs and job instability. It can also serve you in terms of excellent job reviews and potential salary increases. Not only will your focus pay off in real time, but also in the future! If you love your job and want to protect it, here are 3 easy tips that you can take action on right now, for increasing your value: Tip One: Track Your Accomplishments Do you ever catch yourself feeling like your boss should just be making mental notes of every accomplishment you make? Avoid making this potentially costly mistake simply by making a note of each of your accomplishments in real time, When your annual job review comes up you can present your employer with a list of challenges and what action you took. They will love it and appreciate your focus of attention. You can then repurpose your list through updating your resume with lots of quantifiable accomplishments you may have missed by not writing them down! **End Summary** Topics: job search tips]]> job assurance]]> laid off]]> fired]]> career tips]]> protect your job]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com/resume.php , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Nationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

Resume Tips: How to Quickly and Easily Create Jaw-Dropping Career Accomplishments

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

When I ask my clients to give me success stories of their various career achievements I often hear the following comments: I can't really quantify my successes It's just my job I don't think of myself in that way I can't recall accomplishments "like that" It's really hard for me to give you that information Can you relate? Its okay first of all - you see, you are not alone! But I will let you in on a secret: there is a simple trick to recalling and creating your accomplishments and once you master this little technique you too can create "jaw-dropping" accomplishments that will have potential employers really excited to talk with you! So here are several tips to get you started: Tip #1: Key Word Your Strengths Start with a blank sheet of paper. Now begin to brainstorm on all the things you love to do the best. Just have fun with it. If you are feeling stuck take a break for a day (which gives your subconscious mind a chance to bring these thoughts to the surface). **End Summary** Topics: resume tips]]> resume samples]]> resume accomplishments]]> resume success stories]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Internationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

Job Interview Tips - "Tell Me about Yourself"

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

What is the one question you KNOW you will get asked at the beginning of each and every first interview? "So, tell me a little bit about yourself....." My clients continually share with me that although it seems like this should be an easy question to answer, they struggle with exactly what to say! The really good news is that I am going to give you a short script to answer this question and you will only have to fill it out once! It will work for multiple interviews. This is a simple way to break down what to say each time you are asked to share a little about yourself. You will want to keep your response to something you can say in under a minute. This ensures you don't lose your listener. Your template begins with a statement such as: "Well, as you can see from my resume, I have ...." What you state from there should first include any relevant academic information, years in the industry or position, and short highlights of the key positions you have held. **End Summary** Topics: job interviews]]> job interview]]> executive job interviews]]> interview tips]]> interviews and negotiations]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Internationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

Job Search Tips: How To Become A Job Offer Magnet

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

As a professional you have particular skills and abilities in the ways you can help companies grow or operate more smoothly or achieve their goals. Spending some quality time looking inward and identifying what you love to do (and what happens when you do it) is an important part of your job search success. But what if you are one of those people that cringe when it comes time to communicate those strengths and "sell" yourself in a job interview? I would like to offer you another perspective or belief system about what selling is - different from the one you might have now. It's so important you know how to sell yourself because when you are able to communicate your strengths in a way that compels others, you are doing yourself and them a great favor. After all, you can't help a company that doesn't hire you. To boost your know-like-and-trust factor in your job interviews, it's vital you know how to encourage potential employers to hire you in a way that's ethical, full of integrity and authentically you. **End Summary** Topics: job search tips]]> job interview tips]]> executive jobs]]> job offers]]> job negotiation techniques]]> senior level job interviews]]> interviews and careers]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Nationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

Resume Writing Tips: How to Create a Powerful Opening Statement

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Most professionals would love to land their dream job but when it comes to writing a resume that would qualify them to make the jump; they end up stuck with what to say and how to say it. Not knowing how to create an interest-generating opening statement is a common problem and can quickly lead to job seeker discouragement before the job search even begins! Here are 3 tips to creating a powerful opening statement that will quickly get you positive attention: Tip #1 Do Create a Qualifications Summary A qualifications summary should go at the very top of your resume. It does not explain what your professional objective or goal is, but it does give a clear and powerful overview of who you are and what you can do. Why don't you want to use a professional objective? Because your resume needs to be focused on what you can do for a company versus opening with a statement that leans towards what YOU are looking for. **End Summary** Topics: job search tips]]> resumes]]> executive resumes]]> resume objective statement]]> executive level jobs]]> 100k jobs]]> 6 figure jobs]]> jobs in bad economy]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com/resume.php , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Nationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

Job Search Tips: How to Land More Interviews in a Bad Economy

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Do you know that you can increase your job interviews in a bad economy? Does that sound crazy to you? Truly it is not. Most people will fall into the temptation of holding on to the job they have (even if they are not really happy with it) rather than venture out into a poor economy...thinking it will garner them little result or create unnecessary risk. You and I both know it's easy to let fear paralyze our actions...sacrificing what we really want when we don't think we can achieve our aim. However, let me share with you five tips to help you understand how you CAN start moving forward and achieving your goals now instead of later (and land more interviews in the process): Tip number one: Start your search when your competition is at a minimum Quite simply, this includes committing to your job search during a "bad" economy. It can also include months like December which is actually (statistically) a good time to begin a job search - another time when your competition is often absent. **End Summary** Topics: job search tips]]> executive level jobs]]> 6 figure jobs]]> 100k+ jobs]]> job search strategies]]> career strategies]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Nationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

The Truth About Finding 100k+ Jobs (or 6 and 7 Figure Jobs)

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Myth: Executive level jobs are best found through recruiters and fee-based, high level job boards. Truth: Both recruiters and fee based executive level job boards can severely limit your job search and the responses you receive. Executive recruiters can only help you if you have the exact qualifications to help them fill their key search assignments that is. And fee based job boards usually yield about 1% to (maybe) 7% response rates. You are going to have to send out a lot of resumes to get any response at all, and of course don't forget about the intense amount of executive competition you will face for the very same job. Most executives are all about working smarter, not harder. Though connecting with recruiters and answering 6-figure job ads might seem like the easiest way from point A to point B, it's actually more work on your part to market yourself thoroughly enough using only these two outlets to get you the kind of results you are hoping for. It's counterintuitive to your objective. Want an easier solution? **End Summary** Topics: 100k+ jobs]]> 6 figure jobs]]> 7 figure jobs]]> executive level jobs]]> senior level job search]]> finding 6 figure jobs]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Nationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."

Recession Busting Job Tips: 3 Job Search Strategies For Today's Economy

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Are you concerned about making a career change in todays economy? Though I can't look into the future to see what will happen, what I can do for you is share three tips that will increase your odds of getting the job you want. Job Search Strategy #1: Go where the jobs are It's a wise move to read the executive job trend reports put out by my colleague, Mark Hovind, President of JobBait. I am a big fan of these monthly statistics that show you clearly what markets and states are still growing and hiring. In an uncertain economy, go where jobs are being created. Another effective tip is to scan your local business journal, or set up a google news alert, to find industries that are growing. A few stable industries include education, healthcare and natural resources. Job Search Strategy #2: Turn off the television Seriously, turn it off! It's completely negative and "all consuming." It's my personal opinion that mainstream media is anything but "fair and balanced." And don't worry, you won't lose touch. In fact, you will gain precious time in your day and you will be more at peace. **End Summary** Topics: job search strategies]]> job search tips]]> job search in recession]]> find a job in recession]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website: http://www.maryelizabethbradford.com , for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Nationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."