Some of these questions are hard to believe, no wonder corporate America is in such trouble today
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Job hunting is a battle and it can take its toll on you emotionally and physically. So you need coping mechanisms and approaches to stay fresh for each and every job interview you receive.
Always Be Job Hunting is constantly scanning the world to find you tools you need for the job hunt battle. We recently came across some good advice in the Jerusalem Post, or example.
Exercise can be an important part of the job-hunting process. Stay fit and sharp for that next interview.
Entitled “Work in Progress: Staying Fresh,” it suggests doing freelance projects and volunteer work to stay sharp skills-wise. It also reviews the importance of exercise so that when you do go on interviews, you are in shape and full of energy for the challenges ahead. Continue reading
One of the philosophies of Always Be Job Hunting is that it’s never too early to be looking for work. That includes while you’re still a student.
U.S. News & World Report recently had a great piece, “Seven Ways College Students Can Gain An Edge on the Job Hunt.”
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A reader took a corporate buyout, thinking he would be able to find a new position in a different city. It didn’t work out that way, read some of the lessons he learned and how he’s adapted.
My JOB HUNTING reality check
In 2002, at 60, after 23 years, I took a Pfizer package (my choice) to leave New Jersey to be in Virginia with my son and his family.
I was given 30 months severance and employment assistance . Thank you Pfizer!
I’m sure that, a few years later, they would have let me go when the company sold its consumer products division to Johnson & Johnson.
Our guest author didn’t take this picture of Richmond, Va., his are better.
Now, I can’t even go back to N.J. for a reunion as the building was sold to J&J.
I was tech savvy then and never thought I’d have a problem finding an IT project manager or similar position here in Richmond.
I joined a user group for a supply chain IT technology I hoped to continue with here.
As I searched for a new position, I came in second and third for lesser jobs paying a third what I made at Pfizer. Ugh!
I took jobs selling Honda, collecting debt for $10 per hour with a “carrot” to be an IT Director if this collection agency took off [not],
My best job was with the census, making $18 per hour as an enumerator and a test facilitator.
Today I’m a dinosaur at 69.
For the past five years, I succumbed to selling my Richmond photography to businesses and local folks.
It’s fun somewhat but frankly, there is not much demand for my images. I created my website and had less than 2,000 hits in five years. Can’t say I had six calls from those that browsed it.
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If you know someone in Richmond, Va. looking for a photographer, drop me a line. And comment on this search as well here.
Anoher variation on personality testing that I wrote about on Alwaysbejobhunting.com
A new company is updating the idea of using an inkblot test to help college students choose a career.
Researchers at the company, Woofound Inc., have built an application for students that uses their reactions to a series of images to predict their personalities and to suggest careers tailored to their preferences. The creators also plan to have the application suggest what degrees they should pursue and what extracurricular activities they should join.
The project is part of a wave of technology applications that colleges are testing to help track students into fields that fit their interests.
While using the Woofound Career Module, students sift through 84 slides of images with words associated, such as a picture of a tent along with the word “camping,” or a picture of a man painting along with the phrase “creative expression.” Students click either “Me” or “Not Me” in response to each image.
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Here’s a job I saw on a LinkedIn group I belong to that involves the private label food business,
Subject: Are you a new Food Technologist graduate? Are you seeking to start your career with a progressively growing company? If so, submit your resume to recruiting@hsweet.com
“Food Technologist in Indianapolis, IN Heartland is a global leader in the consumer packaged foods industry, supplying store brand solutions for the retail and foodservice markets. Our offerings include zero calorie tabletop and granular sweeteners as well as the preeminent private label liquid water enhancer. Our products are manufactured in the US and sold throughout the world. The Food Technologist will assist in new product development and perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine stability of food or beverage products. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide assistance to food scientists in new product development, scale up and plant trials. Conduct sensory tests and shelf-life / stability studies on new products. Conduct standardized tests on food and beverages to ensure compliance with standards and regulations. Compute moisture, percentages of ingredients, formulas, or other product factors, using mathematical and chemical procedures. Apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in analyzing products. Taste or smell foods or beverages to ensure that flavors meet specifications or to select samples with specific characteristics. Record or compile test results or prepare graphs, charts, or reports. Maintain clean laboratory. QUALIFICATIONS BS in Food Science or related scientific degree required Minimum of 1 year experience with food company in the Food Science department preferred Experience working in plant and with quality standards desired Excellent project management, communication, and mathematical skills required Demonstrated solid reasoning and analytical skills required Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word If you meet the requirements and are looking for a work environment that values individual contribution and teamwork, submit a resume as well as current compensation to recruiting@hsweet.com. Heartland is an equal opportunity employer. http://bull.hn/l/PIH2/1”
Some excellent advice here.
Part of the philosophy of Always Be Job Hunting is to attack the job hunting battle on every front possible. So recently, when someone in an online group I belong to asked where she should look for job ads, it got me thinking about my approach. I look on all the possible types of sites that now carry job ads. Namely:
* General job sites like Careerbuilder.com. You can set up daily alerts for jobs with specific titles in the locations you want to work. These come to you via e-mail but to be aggressive, check the site itself daily for jobs that are missed or that use some variation of a title you may be looking for.
* Profession-specific sites. In journalism, which was my profession, Mediabistro.com seems to have become the prime place to look for jobs. Find which is the site in your line of work that companies most often use and check it daily. Set up e-mail alerts there as well if they’re offered.
* Job aggregation/crawler sites. Sites such as Indeed.com crawl the Web collecting job ads from a variety of other sites. I get daily e-mail alerts from Indeed for myself and for my daughter who is searching for a graphic design position.
* Social/professional networking groups such as LinkedIn.com. More companies, including the one I now work for, post ads to LinkedIn as a first choice.
* College alumni groups/job boards. If you’ve gone to a college, even as a part-time student, find out if it has a jobs/career site and if it lists job openings. Often these come from people who also graduated from a given school so your connection to the school gives you an advantage in being considered when there’s hundreds of resumes to sort through.
* Professional organization/trade association sites. You likely have to be a member to see job ads on many of these, but membership can produce networking benefits and dues are tax-deductible.
A warning on any site you visit for job ads, never send money to anyone, scams abound when it comes to job-hunting. If someone says you need to pay to get an interview, run away as quickly as possible.
John N. Frank
The University of Chicago is hiring a strategic relationship manager.
Job Summary
Collaborate with management, senior leaders and other key partners to develop and implement a strategic plan for leadership and major gift discovery and qualification. Coordinate reunion solicitations of principal and major gift prospects. Manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving and major gift prospects.
Develop, implement and manage a comprehensive College class and reunion program that focuses on increasing participation, revenue and engagement in reunion and non-reunion years. Manage teams emphasizing the development of robust class-based volunteer programs. Advise and collaborate with staff university-wide on the most effective use of volunteer programs, appropriate volunteer roles and engagement strategies for College alumni.
Develop strategic plan to increase College alumni engagement and giving at both participation, leadership annual giving, and major gift levels through volunteer-based, direct response, major and planned giving initiatives. Set goals and priorities to meet program objectives. Develop metrics and reports to monitor participation, revenue and engagement of all College class years and determine each program’s effectiveness. Use research on alumni giving and engagement patterns to improve involvement strategies. Use database to gather information, prepare reports, analyze progress and present results.
Lead team in their understanding of various volunteer and solicitation activities. Set clear goals and expectations. Conduct regular review of alumni engagement and solicitation efforts with University Relationship Managers. Train staff on effective volunteer recruitment and management strategies. Provide leadership and support for College volunteer managers.
Identify, recruit and manage class volunteer committees. Support volunteer groups through regular meetings, reporting, cultivation, and stewardship activities. Develop and maintain relationships with volunteers and donors. Meet class giving, participation, attendance and engagement goals. Manage the creation of a volunteer communications calendar, volunteer support materials and volunteer committee staffing.
For more information and to apply:
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To be considered, all job seekers must meet the requirements and apply online.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
Adjusting to no-salt, no-fat, no-sugar eating.
John N. Frank
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