Messages In This Digest (4 Messages)
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- Video: Demystifying HR's Recruiting Process (Dice and Cat Miller) From: Eric Nilsson
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- WEDDLE's Newsletter: How to Succeed in Applying for a Job From: Eric Nilsson
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- IT Position at Diocese of Trenton NJ From: Joe Paslawski
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- Career Connection Series: 5 Helpful Tips to Successfully Negotiate i From: Eric Nilsson
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Video: Demystifying HR's Recruiting Process (Dice and Cat Miller)
Posted by: "Eric Nilsson" ericnilsson@earthlink.net norsemantechnology
Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:04 am (PST)
Although this is from Dice.com, an IT web site, this video may help people
understand how recruiters and employers work together to find the right
employee:
http://news.dice.com/ 2010/10/06/ dicetv-demystify ing-hrs-recruiti ng-process/
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WEDDLE's Newsletter: How to Succeed in Applying for a Job
Posted by: "Eric Nilsson" ericnilsson@earthlink.net norsemantechnology
Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:04 am (PST)
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The Newsletter About Internet Resources for Successful Job Search & Career Management
A FREE Bi-weekly Publication of WEDDLE's (www.weddles.com or 203.964.1888)
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There are now over three million job openings posted on job boards and social media sites on the Web. And, the conventional wisdom is that applying for those opportunities is simply a matter of clicking on the Submit button. Unfortunately, however, there's a bit more to it, at least you want to get interviewed and possibly hired.
I'm going to let you in on the two secrets to success in applying for a job online. First, be smart about how you apply. As easy and appealing as it may be, the shotgun approach doesn't work. Those who apply for every interesting job they see - whether or not they are qualified - NEVER get interviewed or hired for one of those positions.
If you want to maximize the odds of actually getting hired, use a much more discerning approach when applying. Select only those openings where you are a perfect or near-perfect match with the job's specifications.
In most cases, those specifications will be organized into "Responsibilities" and "Requirements." The first describes the tasks involved in performing a job while the second details the skills and knowledge a candidate must have in order to be considered qualified for that opening.
While matching the specifications is obviously important, however, it would be a mistake to use that criterion as the sole basis for your decision about whether or not to apply for a job. Why is that? Because success at work doesn't depend only on your qualifications. It is also influenced by something called "fit."
Research shows that the number one reason a new hire doesn't succeed in an organization isn't because they can't do the work. It's because they don't fit in. Their personality and values are out of synch with the culture and values of the organization.
What does that mean for you? If you apply for a job in an organization where you don't fit in, you are setting yourself up for disappointment and even failure. Or, to put it another way, a key to success is to focus on jobs in organizations that are the right fit for you.
How to Determine the Right Fit for You
Fit has nothing to do with whether an employer is "good" or "bad." It is, instead, a measure of whether you and the employer are compatible with each other.
While there are any number of different aspects to person-employer fit, the three most important are:
· Structure: An employer can have a very flat structure or a hierarchical one.
· Process: An employer can accomplish its work in teams or by individual effort.
· Mode of Supervision: An employer can provide lots of direction and oversight or rely on individual initiative and independence.
There are just two steps involved in using those three factors to evaluate your fit with a prospective employer:
First, know what works best for you. In what kind of structure, with what kind of process and under what mode of supervision would you be most comfortable and, therefore, most likely to perform at your peak?
Second, know how an employer gets work done. Determine the structure, process and mode of supervision in any organization you're considering. Job postings rarely provide such details, but you can often pin them down by examining the content at an employer's corporate career site or by reaching out to its employees on their blogs, Facebook pages and LinkedIn profiles.
Why bother?
Here's the second secret to a successful application. Recruiters are well aware of the importance of fit so they use that factor as well as match to decide who will be invited to interview. Proving you're a good fit, therefore, is just as important to your success as proving that you are qualified for an opening.
Once you've determined an employer's structure, process and mode of supervision (and that you're compatible with them), promote your fit in your cover letter or message and on your resume. Describe your ability to perform at your peak in an organization with its structure, process and mode of supervision.
In today's overcrowded job market, there are two secrets to success when applying for a job. First, apply only where you match a job's specification and are a good fit with the employer, and second, make sure the employer knows just how good a match and fit you are.
Thanks for reading,
Peter
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While I'm first and foremost a writer, I also serve as the executive director of the International Association of Employment Web Sites, the trade organization for jobs boards, career portals and social media sites. That role has given me a unique perspective on the changing world of work in the United States and the new strategies and tactics required for success in today's job market.
I've now shared that knowledge in a new book that's coming out this month. Called, The Success Matrix, it includes dozens of short, easy-to-read articles organized into two sections:
· How to Find a New or Better Job in a Tough Job Market
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· How to Hang Onto Your Job in an Unpredictable Economy.
While admitting to some bias, I don't think there's a better guide to job search and career success available anywhere. And at just $14.95, it's a bargain, as well.
The book is not yet available in bookstores, so here's your chance to give a truly unique and worthwhile gift both to yourself and to those you care about.
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Let's be honest. Most of us spend only one day a year paying attention to our career. The only time we focus on it is that single day when we receive our annual performance appraisal and salary review.
In today's fast paced and always changing world of work, however, careers can grow flabby and out of shape literally overnight. Why's that important if you're looking for a job? Because you won't get hired with a wimpy career.
So, give your career a quick check-up. Take the Career Fitness Evaluation at CareerFitness.com <http://www.careerfi tness.com/ > . It's FREE and will give you a good sense of the strength, reach and endurance of your career.index.cfm? fuseaction= fitness.selfeval uation
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IT Position at Diocese of Trenton NJ
Posted by: "Joe Paslawski" joe_paslawski@yahoo.com joe_paslawski
Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:22 pm (PST)
If interested please respond directly to Joseph Bianchi at jbianc@dioceseoftrenton.org .
Computer Help Desk Support
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Remote support of parish & school personnel: diocesan applications including assisting users with connectivity issues
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Help desk support for chancery staff with desktop/laptop computer, software, printer and telephone issues
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Configure, and install desktop computers, laptops, printers and telephones
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Support mobile operating systems including tablets and smart phones
Position requires excellent problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with patience, a customer-friendly attitude and the ability to work in a team environment. Strong technical understanding of desktop hardware, software, and operating systems; networking, firewalls and security. Minimum of three years helpdesk experience along with a bachelor's degree or a two year degree and additional equivalent work experience in a helpdesk setting
Bilingual skills a plus
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Career Connection Series: 5 Helpful Tips to Successfully Negotiate i
Posted by: "Eric Nilsson" ericnilsson@earthlink.net norsemantechnology
Fri Dec 16, 2011 2:05 pm (PST)
Career Connection Series: 5 Helpful Tips to Successfully Negotiate in a
Tough Job Market
Categories: Career Connection Series
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Negotiation is an art. Some people are naturally good at it, and some people
need guidance to negotiate effectively. Negotiation is a part of our
everyday lives. Take a moment to think about the number of times during the
course of a day that you negotiate in some way, shape or form at home or at
work. But in order to negotiate well, you must be able to communicate
effectively.
These five tips will help you to negotiate better during your job search:
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