Archive for 2010

Welcome Debra Feldman, Job Search Strategies Expert

December 30th, 2010 by Susan P. Joyce

As 2010 comes to an end, we are very happy to announce that Debra Feldman, the JobWhiz, is the newest member of the  Job-Hunt Experts.  Debra has been helping job seekers with their job searches for over 10 years.  As the JobWhiz, Debra is an executive talent agent who helps senior executives find their next opportunities.

Debra is Job-Hunt’s Job Search Strategies Expert.

A prolific author, Debra’s advice appears in traditional and new media. She writes feature articles, guest blogs, and posts tweets (@Debra_Feldman) and has contributed to more than a dozen resume and career books. She has been quoted in and interviewed for countless blogs as well as print (Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report, Fox News, Reader’s Digest, Greenwich Time, Hartford Courant, Yahoo careers, The Boston Globe, etc.).

As Debra describes 21st century job search -

“Job search is not about you or what you want but about exceeding the employer’s expectations, removing their doubts, increasing your credibility, and making them recognize your potential for them and that you are trustworthy – their first choice, the go-to expert.”

On Job-Hunt, Debra will help job seekers of every organizational level understand how to job hunt more effectively online.  Topics Debra plans to cover include: (more…)

Don’t Get Fired for Job Hunting: 4 Tips

December 18th, 2010 by Susan P. Joyce

Employers have never liked their employees to job hunt, even before the Internet.  The response is often to fire those job seekers. So, no job, and, probably, no Unemployment Compensation. Cut loose without a net! So be very careful!

Note! This does NOT mean that you should quit your job before you start a job hunt!  That would be the VERY LAST THING I would recommend!  If you have a job, do your best to keep it.  Being unemployed while you job hunt may ease some of the logistical problems, but it is not something to do voluntarily.

One major worry employers have is that the departing job seeker is no longer a loyal employee – and that employee may take valuable information (e.g. customer lists, knowledge of products/services/pricing, etc.), colleagues, or other important “stuff” with them when they leave.

Another major worry is that these employees are no longer working very hard at their jobs.  They are focusing at least some of their time and energy on finding another job rather than doing a good job at the job they have.

So, keep your job search a secret. Yes, it feels sneaky because it is.  Get over it because you don’t really have an option, unless you are a “transitioning” military service member. 

4 Tips for a Confidential Job Search (more…)

Fortune 1000 Employers: Research, Jobs, & Internships

December 12th, 2010 by Susan P. Joyce

In 2010,  96% of the Fortune 1000 employers post their jobs on their Websites! (Only 4% don’t.)

And, we found internships posted on more than 60% of the Fortune 500 company websites (we didn’t check for internships in the entire Fortune 1000 this year, but we will next year).

Most employers see the value of  having those job postings on the corporate website.  A link directly to “Careers” or “Employment” is often in the top right of the home page or in the housekeeping links at the bottom of every page. 

And, as you will see from these pages, only 3 of the Fortune 500 lack job postings on their websites. And, very few companies in the Fortune 1000 (less than 5%) fail to use the corporate Website for their own job postings.    Of course, sites like Job-Hunt advertisers Indeed.com and LinkUp.com collect those job postings (“aggregate” them), and make them visible to people who have never heard of the employer.  (more…)

Career Change Options: Top 20 Jobs through 2018

December 5th, 2010 by Susan P. Joyce

The U.S. Department of Labor analyzes employer practices, the economy, and many other factors to develop a list of the top careers. This is the list of the top 20 careers, based on anticipated job growth, through 2018.

Choosing a New Career (more…)

New Job-Hunt Articles + Career Spotlight

November 30th, 2010 by Susan P. Joyce

Career Spotlight: If you are good with words, keyboards, and technology, you might enjoy being a stenographer. They earn an average of $48,380/year, and the 10-year job growth is predicted by the U.S. Department of Labor to be 25%.  Approximately 38% of stenographers hold a bachelor’s degree. More about this and other careers in Job-Hunt’s Career Changers’ Guide to Careers.

Quote of the Week:

For this one, I went back to my days in college.  We had a saying  that seems very relevant to the job search process -

Remember: if you got shot down today, it builds character.

Of course, the corolary is that anyone only needs so much “character” building, but if you’ve had a tough day in your job search, maybe this will help you feel a tiny bit better.  Perhaps there’s a nugget of positive learning you can extract from the bad experience.  May tomorrow be a better day for you! (more…)

Welcome Rosalind Joffe, Expert on Job Search with Chronic Illness!

November 27th, 2010 by Susan P. Joyce

This week, we are very proud to welcome Rosalind Joffe to the growing roster of job search and career experts who help Job-Hunt’s visitors succeed in 21st century job search.

Rosalind is Job-Hunt’s Job Search with Chronic Illness Expert.

According to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, in 2005, chronic illness was a fact of life for 133,000,000 Americans (or 1 of every 2 adults).  The most common chronic illnesses include arthritis, diabetes, asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome, cancer, and renal failure. 

Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis more than 30 years ago, Rosalind lives with auto imune diseases and pain conditions. 

Rosalind is a nationally-recognized expert on chronic illness in the workplace, quoted by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, More Magazine, ABC Radio, as well as numerous regional and national media outlets.

President of ciCoach.com, Rosalind is a chronic illness coach, focusing on the issues of work and career development.  Rosalind holds a Masters in Education, is a certified Mediator, and has completed the Corporate Coach University certificate program.

Rosalind’s website ciCoach.com (Chronic Illness Career Coach) offers advice and resources for people working with chronic illnesses.  She also publishes a widely read blog, WorkingWithChronicIllness

In addition, find Rosalind at Facebook.com/cicoach, and follow her on Twitter @WorkWithIllness.

More Job-Hunt Job Search and Career Experts.

New Job-Hunt Articles + Career Spotlight

November 22nd, 2010 by Susan P. Joyce

Career Spotlight: If you are physically strong, interested in the healthcare industry, and enjoy helping people, a job as a Physical Therapy Assistant might be right for you.  Physical therapy assistants earn an average of $46,000/year, with expected 10-year job growth of 32%.  Approximately 23% hold a bachelor’s degree. More about this and other careers in Job-Hunt’s Career Changers’ Guide to Careers. 

Quote of the Week:

From @InterviewAngel, a good one for job seekers right now -

“It’s the things you DO in life that make you happy & successful, NOT the things you wish and hope for.” ~Author Unknown.

New Articles of the Week: (more…)

The 11 States with Growing Economies

November 19th, 2010 by Susan P. Joyce

In case you’re wondering how well your state is doing, or if you’re in the market for a move to a better location, you might want to check these states out, assuming you don’t already live in one of them.

Of course, if you are considering moving to one of these states, you would do some research into what parts of their economies are growing, the cost of living, who you know there, best places to live, etc. 

And, the possibility exists that where ever you are right now may be the next hot spot.  Bad economies encourage entrepreneurs who know that – if they can – a bad economy is the perfect time to grow their businesses and their market share when less confident competitors are backing off or laying low. (more…)

New Job-Hunt Articles + Career Spotlight

November 14th, 2010 by Susan P. Joyce

Career Spotlight: Are you very good at coordinating a lot of things simultaneously? Do you enjoy meeting with and working with new people in new locations? You might excell at being a Convention Planner.  Convention Planners earn an average of $44.000 a year and, according to the US Department of Labor, the expected 10-year job growth is 22%. Over 65% of Convention Planners hold a bachelor’s degree. For more information about this and other careers in Job-Hunt’s Career Changers’ Guide to Careers

Quote of the Week:

This one comes from one of my favorite sources, Mike Folsom Tweeting as @Silixell:

“You have not failed until you quit trying.” ~ Gordon B. Hinckley

New Articles of the Week: (more…)

New Job-Hunt Articles + Career Spotlight

November 6th, 2010 by Susan P. Joyce

Career Spotlight:

If you are comfortable with wiring diagrams, electronics, and computers, and have experience with some of the equipment used in line installation, you might be happy in a career as a Telecom Equipment Installer.  They earn an average of $56.000/year, with expected 10-year job growth of 3%. Only 13% hold a bachelor’s degree. Find out more about this and over 200 other careers in Job-Hunt’s Career Changers’ Guide to Careers.

Quote of the Week:  

This one often applies to your job search -

 Pick battles big enough to matter, small enough to win.  ~Jonathan Kozel

Then, give yourself credit for winning those battles, and move on with greater confidence.

New Articles: (more…)

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