Giveaway Recruiters - Your Next Job at Home?

However most people don't know what these opportunities are actually about and jump in head first without actually knowing what they're getting involved in. Giveaway recruiters are people who offer trials of products and services to customers. This is a form of internet marketing in which advertisers earn commissions for referring customers to new products. The internet has made this type of work beyond easy since all you need is an internet connection and a website to start a business that really has unlimited potential.

The real trick to becoming a successful internet marketer and ultimately a good giveaway recruiter is to understand how to generate online traffic. If you are planning for your next job at home to be in this industry then this is a must have skill. The backbone of internet commerce rests on internet traffic. Now there are several ways to drive traffic to your website or the current giveaway that you are participating in. The first is to advertise; if you have a budget you can take out ads on Google and other major search engines. This is a very effective method with the only drawback being that you need to have start-up cash.

The other method that many giveaway recruiters use is to get people to their websites or blogs through good content. This involves writing entertaining posts that people want to read. They have to be related to the product that you are trying to advertise and give people some kind of incentive to keep reading your blog and to also try out the product that you are promoting. If this is going to be your next job at home then you need to learn and understand these strategies of marketing and advertising that the top giveaway recruiters are using to earn a living. The final step in becoming successful at this is to really know what kind of products you are dealing with.

You don't want to stake your business reputation on some trial offer that is for a horrible product with bad customer service. You want to be sure to check out any product that you are promoting before you begin to run any kind of promotions for it. Many inexperienced giveaway recruiters ruin their entire careers by aligning themselves with the wrong companies and products. This is an important lesson to learn especially if you want this to be your next job at home. You don't want to shoot yourself in the foot before you even get started playing in the big leagues.

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Discrimination Against Women at Job Interviews and How You Can Prevent It

There is still discrimination against women in the workplace despite all the employment laws covering sexual discrimination. One of the places this discrimination occurs is in job interviews where employers are concerned that a woman applicant may want time off work on maternity leave or to look after dependents. So what can a woman do to prevent being discriminated against in job interviews.

I've been a sales manager for several companies, both large and small, and part of my role has been staff recruitment and interviewing job applicants. Although many laws have been passed to stop discrimination against women in the workplace there are still barriers to overcome in job interviews. An interviewer may not openly show sexual discrimination but there may be reasons they prefer a male job candidate to a female applicant.

A small business owner could be worried about women taking time off for maternity leave. This may not be a direct financial concern about paying women while on maternity leave, it's more probably about the cost of replacing and training someone to cover their role while they are off. I know in many roles it just isn't worth the expense of taking on a temporary replacement as it can take too long to train them up to an effective standard. Another concern for employers is whether the woman comes back to work after the baby is born or decides to become a full time Mother.

Larger businesses worry about recruiting women in the workplace as even in today's liberated society it is often the woman that takes time off if children or other dependents need caring for. This can lead to job discrimination against women as the employer may want to keep a certain balance of male and female employees to maintain staffing levels. This sexual discrimination means the best candidate doesn't always get the job if it's a woman.

In sales, which is the area I work in, many sales managers will want only a small percentage of their team made up of young women. This is because they still have to carry the sales target even when the team member is on maternity leave or looking after dependents. While employment laws to stop discrimination against the employee have been put in place, what about the poor sales managers that miss their targets.

So what can a woman do in a job interview to stop an employer discriminating against her. As a working sales manager I have seen many interviewers assume that any woman of child bearing age is either going to have children in the near future, or already has them and will need time off for parental care. The interviewer's view of the future may be a totally different to the plans of the job candidate. But because of employment laws on sexual discrimination they are not allowed to ask questions that would give them a clear picture of the situation.

One action a woman can take to prevent job interview discrimination is to openly discuss the topic and show she is aware of possible concerns. As an interviewer I would find this positively refreshing. It would show the applicant has her life planned out, knows that this is important to an employer, and is willing to confront these possible reasons for discrimination against women. If a woman has dependants then by telling the interviewer how she balances home and work, and what happens when care is needed, she is stopping the interviewer from making their own conclusions.

Is it right that a woman should face sexual discrimination because she is the one that gives birth? No it isn't. Should an employer automatically assume that it will be the woman that takes time off when the children are ill? No they shouldn't. But let's not pretend that the employment laws on sexual discrimination will stop an interviewer, male or female, from worrying about these issues and possibly employing a male candidate because they think a woman may be taking time off work in the future. If you have actions in place for child care, or know what your future family plans are, then be honest and open with an interviewer and stop their assumptions from stopping you getting the job you want.

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Becoming a Paramedic

In several occasions in life there are medical situations that need special and immediate attention and treatments. This brings us to the term Paramedic.

A paramedic is an emergency medical technician specialist that specializes in attending to urgent medical cases, such as shock and offer care to patients in hospitals. They work mainly in urgent cases; they also work as ambulance crew members when it is required. They make sure a person's state of health is under control and stabilized before getting to the health center or hospital.

A person in this field is not only trained to attend to urgent cases, they also specialize in cases like cardiac monitoring, intravenous therapy, defibrillation and drug administration.

Their services are required in so many hospitals, which makes a paramedic work in several environments such as working on an emergency health care group, caring for patients in critical conditions, transferring them from one hospital to another when the need arises, they also work in secluded areas where they are often the main care giver, they are very important to the society especially in some natural disasters that occur such as floods, tornadoes etc. They are always the first to appear on the scene to rescue and help the victims.

They don't operate alone; they work under a physician whether on off or online control and through direct contact, cell phone or face to face talk. They work legally through the license of medical doctors and receive directions in terms of decisions relating to clinical through written procedure by physician.

Course Overviews

Online college degree paramedic courses are known to have flexible study schedules and also efficiently treat or handle essential information which students need to get used to if they must handle emergencies relating to medical services. Some of the important courses offered in these online colleges degree programs include but not limited to the following:

Medical Terms

Beginners in this field must know the right name for every disease, medications and parts of the body to enable them know the right treatment to give. It is also very necessary to learn pronunciation and spellings in order to have an ease communication with the nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals.

First Aid and CPR

Learners should learn to give basic life support through the CPR and first aid method. This course is very important, and it involves online lectures to get more facts and medical directions. At the end of this course certificates are issued.

Cardiology

Beginners in this online college degree programs learn the useful aspects of anatomy and physiology. They also study the methods and treatments of cardiovascular problems.

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Jobs in Kenya - Why Kenya's Best Brains Do Not Take Them

There is no doubt that Kenya has the best human resource capital in the region if not in the continent altogether. It is now almost certain that thousands of graduates will be churned out of our public and private Universities in any one week. However, the best jobs in Kenya are not being filled by Kenyans and this should be cause for alarm or human resource professionals and experts.

It appears that the country has no doubt very good brains that could help solve the myriad of problems bedeviling the economic, political and social spheres of our lives. However, many bright youngsters would rather take up job offers abroad than in the country.

The first reason of course has to be the salary issue. Many jobs offer such low salaries that workers have to keep on moonlighting in order to sustain their livelihoods. This seriously curtails their productivity in the workplace and leads to an overall poor performance.

Secondly, it is very hard to secure a job using a fairly straight means. This means that the best brains are put off as they would have to bribe there way up the corporate ladder. They would also need to come from the same tribe if not family of the owners of the company and this seriously impedes their professionalism.

The other problem is that the working conditions and the opportunities for professional and career progression are simply aren't there. Many people think that our best and brightest choose to take overseas jobs mainly for money but this is not true. Provide the best working conditions, and you would see these brains trooping back. I'm reminded of a Kenyan engineering graduate who came back with a couple of firsts from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and on getting a job at a parastatal, he was given golf tickets to a country club by his boss who explained that the tickets would help him more than staying at the office. Well, he packed up his bags, returned to Chicago as Vice President of a multinational engineering company where he earns astronomical salary. Do you think he will ever return home again?

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Mountain Towns - Finding a Career Position

Finding a career position in a mountain town can be somewhat of a challenge. That's because mountain towns are generally small in population. However, this is not to say that there are no career positions available, in fact quite the opposite.

One of the great advantages to living in a mountain town is that they are often close to some great skiing and other outdoor activates. That means that there will be many visitors coming and going and you may find that your small mountain town has just as many visitors in it at one time as it does permanent residents. This also means that there will be a number of career job opportunities for you to discover such as:

• Restaurants: After all, those who come to play in your mountain town must also eat. Working at a restaurant is one of the easiest ways to break into a very rewarding career. Even if you only start out busing tables or as a line cook, working in the restaurant industry always offers up a lot of choices and a lot of room for advancement.

• Hotels: Another great place to seek a career opportunity is with a hotel. The large number of guests that will be visiting your town will of course need a place to rest their weary heads and this means you have a wonderful opportunity to find a great career as an employee of one of the hotels in your mountain community. Working for a hotel can be done in several different areas and much like the restaurant business, there is plenty of room for advancement. While you may only start out working the front desk, if you work hard enough you can eventually become a manager with great pay and great benefits.

• Tour Guide: Many mountain towns may be small in population, but they are typically big on tradition and history. This is the perfect opportunity for you to land a wonderful career job as a tour guide and show off your local knowledge to those who visit your town. Because of the constant inflow and outflow of people every year, you will have a job that is both secure and rewarding.

• Wildlife: Okay, this one has little to do with all those tourists, but working with wildlife conservation is an excellent opportunity to find a great career for yourself even in a smaller mountain town. The mountains are going to be filled with all sort of wildlife that will need to be protected so you could find yourself working in animal conservation or in animal tracking. With wildlife, you will need to ensure that they stay safe from the tourists and likewise. This type of career position is wonderful for you if you are a person who loves being outside while you make money.

While the job market may be just a bit more contested in a small town versus a big city, there are still plenty of opportunities to find a good career job. This is especially true if your mountain town is one that gets its fair share of visitors throughout the year.

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Job Interviews: How to Answer "Problem" Questions

One of the most common job interview questions is, "What is the toughest problem you've had to face, and how did you overcome it?" Here's how to give a winning answer.

First, realize that this popular interview question provides you with an excellent opportunity to shine. Everyone wants to hire people who are good at solving problems. Think of a good example concerning a problem that faced your company and not just you personally. The bigger the problem, the better.

Give specific examples of the skills and techniques you used to resolve this problem. Emphasize the successful results.

Be generous in sharing credit if it was a team effort, but be sure to highlight your specific role.

Sample Answer:

"When I assumed the role of Chief Dog Groomer at Mutts R Us, team morale was low, sales were lackluster and customers were dissatisfied. I immediately took action to identify the specific problems, analyze alternative solutions and pick the best options, and set a timeline for implementing the corrective actions. I reorganized the team structure and established written goals that focused on teamwork, improved customer service and increased productivity. One specific example is that I implemented a 'satisfaction guarantee' for quality and timeliness with each grooming service, and tied in performance-based rewards for employees. These actions greatly improved morale and increased our sales by 48% in the first three months."

Here's another interview question that is very similar...

"Describe a situation where you used your own initiative to solve a problem."

It's unlikely that you'll be asked both, but have two different problem-solving examples ready just in case, with one emphasizing initiative.

Sample Answer:

"I once received a last-minute request from the General Manager to prepare a letter to residents of a neighborhood that was undergoing emergency sewer repairs by our agency. My boss was on vacation, but she had asked that I attend an off-site meeting that same afternoon. There was no way I would be able to get the letter done and also attend the meeting. I decided, of course, that the General Manager's request took priority. But the off-site meeting was on a very important topic and I knew my boss was relying on me to attend. So I immediately called the chairperson of that meeting and made arrangements to participate via speakerphone. By eliminating the 45-minute travel time, I was able to complete the GM's letter and still participate in the off-site meeting."

Preparing for these types of questions in advance is very important. It'll get you thinking about your specific accomplishments. Even if these particular questions are not asked, you'll probably be able to use versions of your prepared answers in response to other questions.

For any job interview: anticipate likely questions, prepare answers that are specific (and as relevant to the position as possible), and practice, practice, practice!

Bonnie Lowe

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10 Popular Interview Questions - What's the Hidden Meaning?

Interview Preparation is essential if you want to be offered the job but many organisations start an interview with popular interview questions which seem easy to answer. However some of the most innocent popular interview questions can get a candidate to relax and 'open up' revealing personal information about themselves which they should not have shared. In an interview there's no such thing as an innocent interview question even if you're asked it by an assistant on the way to or from the interview room! Depending on the organisation, the ten popular interview questionsbelow might be asked in a slightly different way but the motivation behind the questions is the same. Interview preparation will ensure that you always have a good interview answer to hand.

Q1. What have you been up to since you left your job?

Saying, 'I've had a chance to catch up on all the chores to do around the house' is not a good interview answer. An organisation wants to employ people who are energetic, self-motivated, and determined. The longer you have been out of work the more important it is for you to show that you have managed your time well. This might mean volunteering for work where you can use your skills and abilities, attending courses so that you upgrade your skills, and being active in a business or professional network.

Q2. How long have you been looking for a job?

Unfortunately it is true that the longer you are out of work the more difficult it is to be offered a job and you lose interview self-confidence. With this popular interview question the potential employer wants to know whether there something wrong with the candidate that has been out of work for a long time. When there's a chance that you might be 'out of work' for a considerable time it is important to give yourself a deadline and then consider taking a job which might be a contract position, or a job in another area of the country. Even consider a job where you're over qualified. All jobs at every level can be used to promote a candidate so don't feel that taking a job below your qualifications means that this will be held against you in the future. Being seen as a pragmatist and a hard worker will help you to stand out against the competition for a job.

Q3. Why do you want this job?

This is a very popular interview question but saying, 'because you saw the advert is not a good interview answer', even if it's true. It's a buyers market and a potential employer wants to employ a person who is keen and enthusiastic to work with them. If they find a candidate who's genuinely interested in their company then they believe that they're more likely to stay and succeed in the new job. The candidate who prepares for the interview by reading up on the organization and demonstrates an understanding of their strategy, management team and current issues is more likely to capture the interest of the interviewer. Find something specific about the company that complements your own experience and ambitions. It is even more impressive if you've 'gone out of your way' to understand the organization such as talking to other employees or their customers. To interview brilliantly check out these 27 Interview Tips.

Q4. What do you consider to be you greatest achievement?

In an interview, candidates tend to smile and nod a lot. The potential employer is interested in getting to know the 'real' you and whether you're going to fit within the culture and role of their organisation. Asking about your achievements is a popular interview question. The achievement you choose to talk about says a great deal about you and your personality. A good interview answer is to choose an accomplishment that relate to the position you're applying for. If this isn't obvious pick an accomplishment that required some of the same strengths that will be needed for the job. If you're applying for a leadership position in a task goal orientated culture then the interviewer is going to be impressed by someone who is motivated by achieving a project or goal and inspires others around them. In an entrepreneurial organisation a 'creative mind' will be more appreciated. The ability to 'think on one's feet' will be considered critical to a high level of success within their organisation.

Q5. What salary did you earn in your last job?

Companies will frequently find different ways to ask an interview question to determine the candidate's salary requirements. Your last salary is a good way for them to determine whether they can afford you. If the salary the organisation is offering is considerably lower than your previous salary they'll have concerns over whether you will stay in the job. If this is the case, then a good interview answer is to convince them that you are prepared to live on a lower salary and why. Sometimes, companies will ask the candidates, 'what salary do you require? If this is too high for their budget they will look at other applicants. A good interview answer is to say that you are willing to start on a lower salary with bonuses driven by targets. This gives them savings on their budget and a safety net if the candidate does not achieve as well as expected.

Q6. What do you think is your weakness?

One of the most important tasks of the interviewer is to find a candidate who they would like to work with and who is likely to get on with other people in their organisation. Candidates often try to answer this popular interview question with a positive trait disguised as a weakness. For example, 'I'm a bit of a perfectionist' or 'I tend to work too hard and expect others to do the same'. An interviewer is looking for someone who has a level of maturity and self-awareness as this is an important trait for creating empathy and working with people. To stand out from other candidates a good interview answer is to mention a genuine weakness, and then emphasize what you've done to overcome or manage your weakness. This is evidence of a truly confident person who takes personal responsibility for themselves.

Q7. Give me an example of when you found working with someone difficult?

By asking this popular interview question, the interviewer is acknowledging that we can all have a problem working with people some of the time. This is a popular question for revealing any prejudices that the candidate might have. Today it is essential that an interviewer employs a candidate who is comfortable working with people from a diverse range of ethnic, cultural, ages and religious backgrounds. A good interview answer would be to mention a specific person who you found difficult to work with rather than a group of people. Give a specific example such as a person resisting change on one project. Importantly, demonstrate the difficulty and how you resolved the issue.

Q8. What will you be doing in five years time?

Ambition and drive are great qualities in a candidate as it demonstrates energy to persevere and reach goals even in tough times. However, an organisation also wants to see signs of stability and loyalty to employers. If your CV shows that you've moved every eighteen months or so the interviewer is likely to need reassuring that you're not going to 'jump ship' to a competitor in a year from now. A good interview answer is to talk about the opportunities you've researched within their organisation and your ambitions to excel within it, particularly if you can refer to employees within their organisation. Setting Clear Objectives before you go for an interview is useful otherwise you can waste time applying for jobs you're unlikely to get.

Q9. Why are you the best person for the job?

As with answering all the other popular interview questions try and appear confident and likable. A poor interview answer is to just say that you're better than any of the other candidates. You don't know the qualifications or experience of the other candidates! A good interview answer is to focus on three to five specific reasons why you should be hired and briefly substantiate your claims. Remember, to tell the interviewer that you're really enthusiastic about being offered this job and determined to demonstrate the contribution and value you can make to their company. Knowing how to sell yourself is an interview is very great interview skill.

Q10. Is there anything you want me to ask you?

Many firms now ask a similar open ended question. This is not a trick question but just gives the candidate a chance to speak on their own behalf. If you think that there have been any problems in the interview, this is your chance to go back into an area which you think the interviewer may have doubt about you. It is not a good interview answer to say, 'no' as this can show that you're not interested in the job. It can also give you a chance to reiterate a strength which you think is important and might distinguish you from other candidates.

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Job Search Tips - 4 Ways to Transition Into Medical Sales, Even If You Have No Experience

Many people find that there are roadblocks they can't get past when trying to break into medical sales, medical devices, laboratory sales, or other health care sales-but it can be done. The biggest one is the lack of a medical background. But here are 4 ways you can overcome that:

1. You can get experience through job shadowing-doctors, nurses, or medical sales reps. Job shadowing gives you an understanding of what a typical day is like (which gives you greater credibility in your interviews), and more importantly, it gives you keywords for your resume. When you put this experience on your resume, it will naturally have the words in it that computerized HR systems are looking for when screening for candidates.

2. Related to that, you can volunteer at medical companies, medical clinics, and hospitals. This works the same way. You get experience, knowledge, and keywords-only over a longer period of time. Volunteer experiences say a lot about the commitment level of candidates.

3. Internships are great, too, for the same reasons. Don't be shy about this if you've been in the workforce for a while. It's always a positive to do something that furthers your goals.

4. You can even spend time with those who have experience in the field...take them to lunch, and conduct informational interviews so that you become more fluent in the language and the vernacular of the field. Informational interviews are fantastic vehicles for getting the "inside scoop" on the industry, as well as individual companies. Most people don't mind being asked, as long as you don't try to turn it into a job interview.

Here's one thing to remember: At some point, no one has experience. We've all got to get our foot in the door somehow, and any of these options are great ways to do that.

Peggy McKee is known nationally for placing top sales talent at companies that are Fortune 5, 100, and 500 organizations as the owner and chief recruiter for PHC Consulting. Her firm works with sales, sales management, marketing and technical support candidates in the medical products/laboratory products/healthcare products arena. See her website at http://www.phcconsulting.com/

Learn more about how to break into medical sales by signing up for Peggy's FREE hour-long webinar: How to Get Into Medical Sales. She will tell you the essential steps you need to take to transition and show you how to get the job.

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Teen Job Finder - How to Find Jobs For Teens

The best ways a teen can find a job is simply by looking up in the locality or looking up for jobs that centre around their passions or better still both!

For example if a teen would be interested in animals then, he could look up at the nearby pet shop and see if they do have a spot or two open! Alternatively if they do not have any such passions then, they can check the local listings to see which jobs are available and see which they would like.

When, it comes to job finding seriously there is no place like the internet as the jobs can easily be classified by stating very specific requirements. For example, if a teen is looking for at least a particular amount of money and do the job in a particular part of the country only then, he can sort and get the jobs of his choice at the click of a button!

However the problem with such classified ads is that there are a number of scam artists who can easily entice the teens for lucrative jobs with minimal effort if they would only buy the starter's kit. After receiving the new kit (if ever) do the teens realize that the job is to 'spread awareness' about this wonderful opportunity and their earnings they now realize would be peanuts.

Furthermore, if there is a refund available then, it seems that they would end up spending tons more money than the cost of the product itself while trying to get a refund!

The best jobs therefore are those which can be found in the local region and where the teen does get to know the exact nature of the job.

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Copywriting Courses to Jump-Start Your Career

When I got started in copywriting, I took the long, uphill battle. I decided I was too good for the copywriting courses out there (and perhaps too cheap), and turned instead to all the books I could buy (at bargain basement prices) on Amazon.com.

And honestly, I've done pretty well for myself. I quickly got a job in a marketing department, writing copy regularly, and helping out with other marketing activities. I then transitioned to sales, where I could continue to hone my copywriting abilities while earning a commission selling my company's products.

And all along, I chased secret after secret to copywriting success in cheapo books from Amazon.

But, let me tell you a little secret.

I wouldn't do it that way again. In fact, in the last couple of years I've changed my approach a bit - and shortly thereafter, I broke out on my own as a freelance copywriter, and have started working with some of the biggest names in direct marketing as a result.

What change did I make? Well, in short, I started investing in copywriting courses as well as the books. I've let loose a little bit, and told myself that because I'm investing in my business and my career, I can afford to stretch to take courses that will help me become a better copywriter, and run a better copywriting business.

And, the copywriting courses have helped. A lot.

What You Get From Copywriting Courses

That You Won't Get From Books

Let me tell you a little bit about books, before I move on to copywriting courses.

Most copywriting books are advertisements for the copywriter's services. It's a not-so-secret secret. Write a book, be seen as an expert. Be seen as an expert, get hired - and at higher prices, too.

Sure, there are some good books. Ones I strongly recommend other copywriters read. Yet, most books seem to fall short by quite a bit when it comes to becoming successful as a copywriter. Because those books are designed to show off all that the copywriter knows about how to write good advertising. They're not designed to show you all the thinking you need to have to succeed as a copywriter.

Yet, it's the thinking that sets great copywriters apart from good copywriters... And, this thinking is what I've found to be the biggest takeaway from the best-of-the-best copywriting courses out there.

So, let me answer three of the most common questions around the copywriting courses out there... With the hope that I can steer you in the right direction for a successful career.

Question 1: "How Do You Evaluate Copywriting Courses?"

When it comes to copywriting courses, I look to the teacher of the course as my single-biggest factor. And, I have one big question.

"Do they walk the walk?"

Let me use a quick story to illustrate. A famous copywriter got a call from a new potential client. This client was trying to sell a book about "How to get rich with your own mail order business." The advertisement wasn't working well enough, so he turned to this copywriter for help.

So, this copywriter asked, "Have you gotten rich with your own mail order business?"

Can you guess what the answer was? "No." He hadn't. How much stock could anyone put in his advice, then? What was the value of learning how to get rich in mail order, from someone who hadn't done it themselves?

There are crooks and charlatans all over the place who talk the talk, but who don't walk the walk. When I'm looking to invest in a new copywriting course, I ask, "Have they done it? Have they succeeded as a copywriter?"

If the answer is, "No," that's my answer to buying the course. Yet, if they have... If the copywriter who's teaching the course is an already-successful copywriter... Then I can make the investment confidently.

Beyond this, when you're evaluating copywriting courses, I recommend looking for courses that teach two additional items beyond just how to write a good advertisement.

I recommend courses that also help you learn the entire marketing process of getting customers, maximizing customer value, and creating entire marketing strategies - because this helps a good writer become a strategic partner, which can skyrocket your income.

I also recommend courses that help you promote and market yourself as a copywriter - because a copywriter who can write blistering sales copy yet who can't get and keep clients has no chance of long-term success.

Question 2: "What Choices Are There In Copywriting Courses?"

It seems like just about every day a new copywriting course comes on the market. So, the choices are seemingly endless.

Yet, if you use the "walks the walk" criteria, you'll find that 80% of the copywriting courses available for purchase can be ignored completely. And, of the 20% that are left, only 20% of those are going to meet my other two criteria - teaching you marketing strategy and how to succeed in your copywriting career.

And, while opportunity seekers may gravitate to the promise of "How to write a million-dollar advertisement," the people who will find the most success will be those who learn "How to be a pro copywriter, A-to-Z."

So, that narrows down your choices to the select few copywriters (and there really is just a select few) who have proven themselves over and over again in the marketplace by writing winning advertisements.

And then, those who make it a point to teach you more than how to write a good ad - to those who also share marketing insights and strategy, as well as tips and recommendations on how to achieve maximum success as a copywriter.

A Final Word On Copywriting Courses

I hope you do what I did and finally choose to pull the trigger and move forward on investing in yourself. Invest in good copywriting courses. One that's focused on how to apply the knowledge of copywriting to being a successful copywriter. It can be worth far more to you than a dozen books on just writing ads well.

I know for me it was one of the smartest decisions I ever made - to invest in myself, to invest in copywriting courses that would help me get ahead. I think it could be the same for you.

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Jobs Available Online Now - Make Thousands of Dollars Easily From Your Home Working Only a Few Hours

I don't understand why people keep trying to find jobs offline, while thousands of dollars could be made online without having to leave you home? I just don't get it! Millions of folks spend many hours blogging or searching through the internet and then, they go out to a miserable paying 9 to 5 job. Why not make money online from your computer?

There are many different ways you can make money online, working from the comfort of your home. Here are the 3 basics platforms:

1.- You can work for somebody else as an employed

2.- You can work as a freelancer or self-employed

3.- You can work for yourself and build your own business

Let's analyze each one of the alternatives and their advantages and disadvantages:

Working for somebody else as an employed:

How does this work:

Working online for somebody else is like working offline a regular job, but you will do it from the comfort of your home. You will work for certain amount of hours or for a specific task and you will be basically paid a predetermined amount of money.

Advantage

Working online for somebody else or for a company have the advantage that you will have a steady stream of income coming to you in a predetermine basis, just as an offline job.

Disadvantage:

The amount of money that you could make is limited for your abilities and for the amount of time that you are willing to spend in from of your computer.

Working as a freelancer or self-employed:

How does it work?

Working as a freelancer is like working as an offline contractor. You will not be an employed, but you will do work for different people or companies for a predetermine amount of money. You will set your price and the job that you take will be decided by you.

Advantage:

You own your time. You work when you want and do the kind of work that you want to do. This kind of work could be very profitable and enjoyable because you generally will be doing what you choose to do; usually what you like and what you enjoy doing.

Disadvantage:

As a freelancer; the amount of money that you make it is still limited. The money you make will directly depend on the amount of work that you provide, so to keep making money continuously, you will have to keep taking jobs continuously.

Working for yourself and build your own business:

This mean you will build an internet business from the ground up; from scratch.

Advantages:

The advantages of working for yourself on the internet are countless and obviously we won't have space in this article to talk about all, so I will just mention a few:

You can basically start it up without any investment at all and you can work as many or as few hours as you want to.

The business that you build will be your business to profit from, to sell for thousands of dollars, or to do whatever you want with it. This is the king of endeavor that can really bring you financial freedom because when you build an online business is like building an asset from which you profit from in the present and in the future.

The money you can make is limitless; you can make from a few hundred a month to hundreds of thousands dollars every single month. Yes, I know guys that are making way above $100,000 every single month from their home using only their computer.

You set your time and your hours and once your business is up and running it will basically run in autopilot; that means that even if you stop working the money will still be flowing to your bank account.

Disadvantages:

It is pretty easy to build an online empire and you don't need to have any special skill or know-how; but of course, you have to learn how things work through a home training program or home study course. You will have to go through a learning curve and you have to learn from the people who are already making money.

It seems obvious, but you'll be surprised how many folks try to build online businesses all by themselves, evidently, they always fail. So you will definitely have to invest a few dollars in a sound and reliable internet marketing program; free information will not do it.

Your success will depend directly in the effort and dedication you put in your business and you will have to work your way up to success. There are not quick riches online; you will have to work many hours at first but the rewards could be astronomical.

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Resume Writing Tip Without Which You Will Fail

The terrible truth is that loads of resumes quickly end up in the waste paper basket shortly after they arrive and the tip you are about to read will help you avoid the trash can from the moment you start writing your resume.

Many people will pay a lot of attention to format and presentation but both are not as important and crucial as this one resume writing tip that you are about to discover. What you must do is to develop the sort of resume that will get them to sit up and take notice of you. There are many things you will need to do to accomplish this, but one of the most important is to quantify your achievements and accomplishments of the past. If you helped improve sales or productivity then put a dollar value to it. Or number of units produced. Or amount of time saved in the process you helped improve.

The most common mistake made when writing accomplishments in resumes is to make sweeping statements that hardly ring true; you can tip the scales dramatically in your favor by ensuring from this day on that you always quantify. The result is that not only will your achievements ring true when you do this, but you will also grab the interest of executives as they compare your figures with their own if not start visualizing what you can accomplish for them on the job. Talk about having a head start on the competition before you have even arrived for the job interview.

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Executive Resume Insider Secrets - 7 Resume Tips For Executive Eyes Only

Rules for executive resume writing are different than those followed by candidates targeting an entry- or mid-level position.

Unfortunately, most high-level executives produce resumes that are no better than the rest.

These tips will show you how to make your executive resume stand out from the crowd.

Prove Your Worth

With any resume, it is important to highlight your accomplishments, but it is even more important for an executive resume to demonstrate results. By the time you have climbed the ranks of the corporate ladder, you are expected to have won a lot of battles -- you should literally have dozens of success stories.

So, when you list job descriptions, don't just plop down a bunch of bullet points detailing your job responsibilities. Provide detailed examples of the situations you were in, the solutions you developed, and the success that resulted from the solutions you put in place.

Remember that you are asking hiring managers to give you a larger salary than 95% of the rest of the company -- and almost certainly more than the HR people that are reviewing your resume -- so you must show them you are worth it.

Demonstrate Leadership

An executive resume should ooze leadership. Brag about the teams you built and the successes those teams achieved.

Speak graciously about your subordinates -- a gracious executive is a welcomed asset to any organization.

Flaunt Your Network

If you have built a strong professional network, you should mention it. In fact, if your LinkedIn profile is strong, consider including a link to it on your resume.

If not, build out your LinkedIn profile and then include it near your email address and phone number at the top.

Use More than One Page

Executive resumes should almost never be limited to a single page. Two or three pages are usually best.

Lie About Your Age

Age discrimination is a real thing in the United States. More often than not, it is unintentional, but it occurs regularly.

The prevailing attitude among hiring managers and recruiters is that executives should not be fresh out of college and they should not be too old either (it sounds so bad when you say it out loud, but it is true).

Your executive resume should focus on your experience without an unnecessary emphasis on items that reveal your age.

Consider grouping the early portions of your career chronology into an "early career" section where you summarize what happened long ago without listing dates. Also, eliminate dates from other sections that might reveal your age.

Bury Education

News Flash: By this point in your career, you need to have much more impressive things on your resume than where you went to school.

Yes, you spent a lot of money earning those credentials, but they go at the bottom of your resume now.

Simply list the college you attended, the degree you earned, and your area of study.

There is no need to list your graduation date -- it will show them how old you are (or how young as the case may be).

Get Professional Help

More than ever, you need to have a professional look at your resume. Errors that would have been forgiven earlier in your career will make you look sloppy and amateurish now.

A professional editor will be able to tell you what mistakes have made on your executive resume and how to fix them.

To learn how to strengthen your resume and fix your mistakes, get a free 51-point critique here: Executive Resume.

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Tips For New College Graduates

A detailed resume is inappropriate for a new college graduate. Rather than unneeded details, incorporate the following tips and you are sure to make a good impression on a potential employer.

For the college student, since they lack experience, the objective section is very important. It shares what you want in a job and what your goals are surrounding that job. Entry level resumes are expected to have this section. Remember you are competing against others of your same experience level so this is where you can stand out.

Make sure the objective section is related to the job you are applying for. Share how you can contribute to the organization and that you understand what the job entails.

Someone who has been out of college awhile will list their experience at the top of the resume. They have a work history. A recent college graduate is not going to have this work history.

Your resume should list academic information first. Make sure you list any honors. This is also where you can put things you did along side your academics like volunteering, extra curricular, and leadership experience. Be detailed in explaining the strong points in your academic repertoire.

A long winded resume is not going to get you as far as a concise and well thought out shorter one. Potential employers do not want to spend a lot of time reading them. They should be one page in length and hit the highlights of your experience, honors and special talents.

The importance of proofreading can not be over emphasized. Check your resume several times then check it again. One mistake can leave a bad impression as to your attention to detail and grammar skills.

If you have mistakes, a prospective employer is likely to toss your resume in the trash. A resume free of mistakes is a sign of professionalism.

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Yes, You Need a Cover Letter

A cover letter should always accompany your resume.

Your goal is to get an interview, and this may be your only chance to get the employer's attention. A cover letter is an introduction and is not a reiteration of your resume. Keep it short, one page should be sufficient to introduce yourself and capture the prospective employer's attention. Communicate your interest in the company. Highlight why you are qualified for the position. Request an interview.

Communicate your interest in the company.

There are often many applicants for a position these days, so companies have a lot of choice. Make sure that you personalize the communication and that your interest shines through. One approach may be to mention where you heard about the position (network contact, press release, article, financial results). If the connection prompted you to further research the company and industry, mention the exciting things that you learned as they relate to your own motivation for employment here. This provides a segue into your own qualifications.

Highlight why you are qualified for the position.

The cover letter allows you to specifically address the qualifications and attributes you have as they pertain to the position you are seeking at a company. Rather than re-writing your resume each time you postulate for a new position or company, use this opportunity to succinctly address the value you offer for the opportunity at hand. Don't simply use the same information as found in your resume, instead detail the most relevant skills and experience that make you not only qualified for the job, but a great asset to the company.

Request an interview.

The point is to capture the reader's attention and secure an interview. Review and make sure you've done this. Now ask for the opportunity to be interviewed.

Style & Personalization

While a business letter format is required, that doesn't mean the tone must come off as lacking personality. Au contraire! Differentiate yourself from the pile of applicants. Show humor, passion, dedication, let your personality be expressed. Companies have a unique culture and your cultural fit within a company will be critical to your success there.

Depending on the position, a table or chart may be worthwhile. For example, contrasting requirements with skill sets on a technical role may be most succinctly demonstrated with a bulleted comparison in a small table. For a sales position, laying out the organization's market segments and your own related experience and achievements in two columns can provide quick identification of how you meet and exceed the requirements sought.

Most communications are electronic these days providing you an opportunity to link to a LinkedIn Profile and Recommendations.

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Prepare Your Own Assistant Personnel Manager Resume Professionally

The function of HR department is very important in any organization. It is basic duty of this section to maintain complete records of employees, starting from, their recruitment, joining, training and working to, leaving or retirement from the job. This department also looks after the employee Payroll, benefits, performance appraisal and coordination between management and employee.

The important functions, duties and responsibilities of HR sector of a company or organization, can be summed up as follows:

• Recruitment (Search for caliber candidate, Interview, coordination with consultant, give offer letter, sign various employee agreements with the employee, reference check, select or reject the candidate, provide rejection letter etc.)

• Training (prepare candidate for specific job, conduct orientation program for new recruits, evaluate different recruitment programs)

• Administration (Maintain records of employee Handbook, insurance, leaves, performance evaluation, agreements, benefits, schedules of training programs, organize different company events, programs and functions, employee compensation and so on.

• Welfare (looks after employee complaints and grievances, coordination with the management and assists in offering proper and better working environment).

• Management (manpower planning, completes recruitment for different departmental positions, issue various employee related letters, circulars and notices, recruit management level personnel, employee payroll and related services)

Every HR department is headed by HR Head or Manager, assisted by Assistant Personnel Manager and HR executives, in carrying out different HR functions to the satisfaction of the management. Due to such importance of HR section, any professional recruited to support HR Manager, must be well versed with all HR responsibilities.

Thus, any professional applying for the assistant managerial position, in any organization, must be aware of these HR facts. Any Assistant Personnel Manager Resume must include, his precise HR skills to impress Employer or Hiring HR Manager with his HR competency. His Sample HR Resume needs mentioning, his prior HR working experience, specialized HR education and knowledge of HR duties and functions.

It is also necessary that, the resume must be well formatted and expertly written, avoiding unnecessary details. The different sub headings, to furnish specific details for resume formatting, can be summed up as follows:

• Contact Details

• Professional Summary & Achievements

• Experience

• Academic Qualification

• Certificate & Awards

• Technical and Additional Skills

• References

Also remember to jot down your signature and date at the end of the resume.

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Building the Best Movie Trailer - Your Resume

Did you watch the award-winning movie 'Avatar' by James Cameron?

If the answer is yes, my next question to you is what made you decide to go & watch the film?

If you ponder hard you will realize that it was the sleek and classy movie trailer which initially caught your attention. The rest as you know is box office history. But what If the trailer was a damp squib? Would you have still rushed to catch the first day first show?

Maybe...Maybe not.

Now let us move away from 'Avatar' and ask a few pertinent questions related to you and how you market yourself when you are looking for a new job or a job promotion.

How good is your resume? Does it do justice to your skills? Is it an exaggeration or an understatement?

The missing X factor can only be ascertained by you as you go through countless job interviews and keep wondering why you were not selected. Clichéd as this may sound your lack luster resume attracts just as many views as a badly made movie trailer.

The recruitment industry is a multi-million dollar industry run by professionals seeking business from the best employers. Recruiters market candidates through their resumes. So if you have a bad resume they may miss you out even though in reality you are extremely good. Moment of truth, The fault actually lies in the way you market yourself.

So what are the do's and don'ts of making a promising resume?

1) Approach a professional company to design the most apt and marketable resume. This may cost a few dollars but it could well get you access to the initial interview.

2) Create one on your own PC by using the latest resume software available via various search engines

3) Start with an overview about your skills, aspirations, goals & the most desired job.

4) Always list the most recent qualification/Job at the top & then move down in chronological order briefly outlining each item. This gives the potential employer a very holistic view of your collectively skill subset.

Keep it simple yet relevant to the times.

5) Insert the most recent passport size photograph taken against a white background. Try not to exaggerate your appearance.

6) Avoid a clutter of information. A 2 page resume is all the employer needs to decide on calling you for the initial interview.

7) Re-work your resume each time you apply for a new job. Make your experience relative to the job you are applying for. A standard unchanged resume may not attract recruiters who are looking for 'The Edge' in your profile.

8) Include a cover letter preceding your resume. This always gets the attention of recruiters and employers as it is one segment that can be personalized to appeal to your target employer.

9) Do not portray yourself as an over qualified candidate. Experience teaches us that these candidates hardly get past the first or second interview.

10) Lastly read-up about a company before you apply for a job. Make your resume relevant to the company in concern.

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Teen Job Search Tip - Get a Professional Resume Prepared

This is your time to shine. Your resume is a personal marketing tool that if done right, will snag you the interview. It is important to build a resume that is polished and effective. A resume that presents a concise and authentic picture of your skills is worth its weight in gold during the job search because it tells the employer very effectively why they should choose you.

Keep Their Interest!

In this competitive job market, employers receive hundreds and thousands of resumes every day. A busy employer going through a stack of resumes will look at your resume for less than a minute. In order to keep their interest, your resume needs to be concise and have a professional, current look.

What a Professional Resume Looks Like

A professional resume will have the following sections: Objective or Professional Summary, Skill Summary, Employment History, Education Section, Honors /Awards Section, and a Professional Membership Section. It will be printed on beige or white resume quality paper stock that can be purchased in the office section of your local department store.

How to Build A Resume

It is a good idea to check out some online resources for assistance when building your first resume. There are free templates that you can download to assist you. Also, if you need some individual help you can contact your local school guidance counselor, local Workforce Development Office or local Department of Labor Office and speak with a career counselor for free.

No matter how you decide to put your resume together, work on it until it absolutely sings, "Choose me!". Make sure you spell check it and then ask someone you trust to read it for spelling errors and clarity. Take your time! Preparing a great resume will give you confidence; it will help you discover your strengths and demonstrate them effectively to an employer.

Happy Job Seeking!

Marcy Travis 

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How to Position Yourself For Success Even If You Are Over 50 and a Woman!

Economic factors have caused companies to downsize or even close their doors, and you may find yourself without a job - and you are an older professional in a market that is looking to cut costs by hiring younger and lower-paid employees. Not quite sure what direction to take? Perhaps you are wondering if your experience, skills and abilities are not what companies are looking for? Or, you may find yourself competing with younger people for the same job - how do you posture yourself to be marketable and sought after in such a competitive arena where there are more job hunters than jobs?

One concern that many professionals over 50 think about is their age - is it relevant? Well, age and gender bias does exist, but you can overcome that if you are prepared and know what you can bring to a company. Statistics* have shown, that younger employees tend to change companies more often, whereas more mature and stable professionals tend to stay and decrease the turnover rate, which bites into the profitability of a company. This is a known factor in companies who want to increase their retention rates and lower their human capital investment costs. Thus, knowledge of a prospective company's turnover rate and the reasons for it, can give you a stronger and a more solid reason to establish yourself as a professional with a track record of stability, experience, and longevity in the work field.

Many companies are realizing that they need a balance between older and younger employees to create a retention strategy. Does that mean you are in a better position to get that job over a younger person? It depends on what the company is looking for at that time, and if the Human Resources person is younger, you will have to overcome instant age and possible gender bias and focus on the reasons why they should hire you. To accomplish that, catalog your inventory of experience, abilities, skills and qualifications. Look for gaps, areas where you need to update your skills and bring them current.

Once you know your distinctive and marketable skills, you can do the following to increase your chances of finding the right job:

1. Hire a Resume Specialist:To increase your chance for an interview, make sure your resume, or bio and cover letter are polished and professional as you want to present yourself. If you are not sure how current resumes and cover letters are styled, invest in a professional resume writer, or specialist who can help you with identifying additional skills and talents that you may have not thought of. Since they do this for a living, most likely they will be on top of the most current keywords, skill needs, and other areas that you may not be aware of.

2. Do your market research: Keyword searches on the internet will help you identify the kinds of companies that will view your experience and skills as relevant to their business needs. Companies who are looking for experience and higher retention rates may address their demographic needs by using keywords to attract a base of talented and mature professionals. Look at the average age of employees in a company, and length of employment. This can also help you in understanding where the higher level positions are and how to seek them out if they target more experienced and mature professionals in key leadership roles within a company.

3. Make sure to keep your professional skills current: Language, basic math and the ability to communicate in a business environment are primary skills older professionals have attained and polished over the years, but it's not enough. Social media, online networking, current software and applications along with other programs and databases including email marketing and other forms of engagement are part of the skills you want to make sure you are savvy in. Being able to know what a department uses in terms of technology and the ability to apply it yourself will be a major factor in today's global economy. List the various technology platforms that you are proficient in, and software packages you can use. If you can't use a computer, maybe you should consider taking a class. Continuing education is essential today, as boomers will continue to work and you will need to be able to progress in the marketplace, no matter how old you are.

4. Network, Network, and continue to Network: Positions at upper levels are most likely not advertised, therefore your networking is going to be key for a mature professional looking to find or change positions or career paths. Social media is a strong method and allows for connecting with professional organizations such as LinkedIn, social media communities like Facebook and Twitter can give you a platform to network from as well. The more engaged you are, the more likely someone will see you and be willing to introduce an opportunity they know of, and/or introduce you to their connections. You can also contact former colleagues and employees at companies that interest you. Find opportunities in your community to volunteer or join the board of a local organization. Again, local professional chapters that have meetings are another way to expose yourself to opportunities in your community and provide a platform to showcase your experience and abilities.

5. Spotlight your achievements, not your age: Focus on your strengths. Position yourself as someone who can get the job done and who can bring an attractive package to the table with your qualifications. Never apologize, joke about or assume that your age is an issue. Don't even bring it up, and definitely leave it off your resume. You may even think about not putting the actual dates on your resume, CV, or Bio so that you can get past the potential age bias that would be evident. It could suck the wind out of a potentially positive interview. Instead, let all your wisdom, experience and skills stand out. You bring a lot to an organization including stability, leadership skills and experience. If the company sees only the value in immediate cost savings that a younger employee can offer, it will be up to you to redirect their thinking and show them the value in improving their retention rate, attract experienced professionals, and convince them that your skills are more cost effective, all of a sudden age becomes less important.

6. Dress as a Professional: The finishing touches - the last 10% is the most important. Having a great resume in hand, interviews lined up - be sure you look as professional as you say you are on your resume.

Dress for success! Dress as a confident professional! Dress as the Winning Woman you are!

*Bureau of Labor Statistics on employment

Founder & First Lady of The Winning Woman Network, Monika Shaw is an Entrepreneur with several businesses, CEO over a multi-million dollar company, won the battle over Breast Cancer, and a mentor to women.

From her personal and business experiences, she shares rich encouragement and refreshment to the spirits of women who need to hear that they can be who God designed them to be - a Winning Woman!

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8 Ways a Job Applicant Can Screw-up Communication with a Prospective Employer

Many employment consultants write articles that give job applicants high-level resume advice that will, if followed, increase your chances of getting positive notice by a recruiter / employer.

This isn't one of those articles.

I am the first point of contact for all the resumes / candidate messages that come through the S.R. Clarke website and the advice I have to offer you is far more rudimentary and fundamental in nature. Every communication you have with a prospective employer is important and you don't need to give off many negative signals before your application gets tossed aside.

Here are eight ways you could possibly give an employer / recruiter negative "vibes" about your candidacy that might not be obvious to you:

1) Your email address. I do recommend that you create a new email address specifically for your job search and make it map to your desired job position (e.g. "superstar-estimator@"). Most people use their personal email address for their job search, which is fine. But, please don't use racy email addresses. I've seen things like "iluvtofish@" and "vikingsfan@" which is OK. However, nobody is going to hire somebody who has a "drunk-as-a-skunk@" no matter their qualifications (and I've come across more than a few candidates who have used "adult behavior" terms in their email address).

2) Your resume format. Word or Adobe PDF are the only formats you should use for a resume. HTML works if there is a reason to use it (I can't think of one). Rich text format works, but I'm not sure why anyone would use it instead of Word. I would never send a resume in Word Perfect or Microsoft Works...few employers will be able to open your documents. I've seen people send resumes in .txt format and I seriously question their professional judgment. If you can't send your resume in Word or PDF format, either fax it to the employer or copy and paste the contents of the resume into the body of the email.

3) Your resume file title. A small but important point...many job-hunters use a date as part of their resume document title. If that date isn't that recent or the last saved date of your resume isn't recent, you are broadcasting to employers / recruiters that your resume is "old". Savvy people will pick this up. Even if your resume hasn't changed since you started your job search, open and re-save your resume every week.

4) Your spelling. Most people remember to spell-check their resume. However, most email clients have a setting which allows you to spell-check your emails...and I strongly recommend that you do so before emailing your resume. Employers will generally overlook a couple spelling mistakes in an email or a resume, but anything more than this would threaten your candidacy.

5) Your email etiquette. Outlook has a feature that allows you to automatically add each new person you've emailed to your address book. Make sure this is turned off, because if you are sending personal messages to all address book contacts as many people do, your prospective employers are getting your personal messages if you've inadvertently added them. Misguided job applicants have sent me the following via email:

a. Invitations to Poker Night

b. Elks Lodge Meeting Information

c. R-rated Female-Themed Humor (that I still get regularly)

6) Don't use white-list spam control when job-hunting. Spam sucks and we all want to control it in any way possible. However, you don't want to make it hard for prospective employers to contact you via email. If a recruiter emails you about your resume and you force him / her to be pre-approved before receiving their communications, you will likely (and deservedly) be disqualified from consideration.

7) Follow-up with the correct person. The person who answers the email correspondence regarding resumes isn't generally the decision-maker for the position and won't be able to help you. Email follow-up is generally worthless anyway...I would recommend telephone follow-up unless you have already established a relationship with the decision-maker.

8) The dumbest thing you can do. During the course of your job search, you've likely accumulated many employer email addresses. It is tactically smart to resend your resume to employers...especially if you've updated it. People want to save time and send the updated information to everyone at once, which I understand. To do this, put all the email addresses in the BCC field of the email, separated by either semi-colons or commas (depending on your email client). Put your own email address in the To field. Unfortunately, I've seen a few people put all the email addresses in the CC field instead of the BCC field which means everyone on the list knows that that the applicant is resending his/her resume to everyone else. Every CC'ed employer will chuckle at the foolishness of what you've done and make a note to disqualify your application.

9) The dumbest response to the dumbest thing you can do. So, I received one of these "Mass CC'ed" candidate mistake emails the other day. Not 20 minutes later, a recruiter who was included on the CC list spammed the entire list advertising his services, thoroughly embarrassing himself in front of a group of peers...which proves that employment industry professionals aren't immune from making the same mistakes that candidates make.

In closing, there are some good high-level resume advice articles online that I encourage you to read and follow. However, make sure that you've mastered the nitty-gritty aspects of job-hunter communication as well.

Todd Mintz

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