 Did You Know? "The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nearly 2.7 million jobs went unfilled in August, and, according to CareerBuilder's 2011 Q3 hiring forecast, 26 percent of employers report having difficulties filling open positions - a 4 percent increase over 2010." |
Go Green!
"More than 31 million personal computers are thrown away worldwide each year. The plastic alone in each system requires 7 quarts of crude oil to make, and when computers are discarded many of their components including lead, nickel, and cadmium can become environmental hazards. Minimize the wastage by choosing a model that can be easily upgraded or donate your computer to an organization that recycles IT equipment for resale or reuse by schools or charities."
From:
1,001 Ways to Save the Earth
By Joanna Yarrow
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Quote of the Month
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
~Sir Winston Churchill
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 Job Hunting & Your Transferable Skills
Whether you are 30, 40 or 50, changing jobs or careers involves a job search plan and knowing your transferable skills.
The first step is to complete an inventory or analysis of your skills and strengths. Go back and review the work and volunteer experiences you have had in the past. What did you learn, what skills did you develop and what were the results? For example, how did you grow from acting as Chairman or Co-Chairman for an event or non-profit organization? How about learning a new computer system and training the knowledge to your subordinates or co-workers. What were the results? How about managing a project that won awards or writing articles for newsletters or tutoring under-performing students? It's easy to forget about all of these experiences. Both paid and unpaid work experiences help to shape who we are and can be transitioned to other jobs and careers. The experiences tell a great deal about your abilities to effectively handle the demands of the job.
"Career expert Richard Nelson Bolles pioneered the idea of transferable skills in his perennial bestseller What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers. According to Bolles, we are all born with skills we take from job to job. These transferable skills can be broken down into three categories: people (communicating, teaching, coaching and supervising), data (record keeping, researching, translating and compiling data) and things (operating computers/equipment, assembling and repairing)."
Begin with a transferable and adaptable skill worksheet. Answer the questions: Do I Do This Well?, Do I Enjoy Doing This? or Do I Not Enjoy Doing This? Use this partial list to help you get started in completing your transferable and adaptable skill worksheet:
If you need some help in identifying your transferable skills, we can coach you through the process and help you with your list and determine new jobs and careers for you. Email us at jlentner@coremanage.com to see how you can get started.
Remember if you take the time to identify your transferable skills, you can convince employers that you have the right skills to excel in the job.
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Most Unusual Resumes
 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 13.9 million Americans are currently seeking work. So, it is extremely important to have a professional resume that grabs the employer's attention quickly and leaves a positive impression. According to a recent CareerBuilder study, nearly half (45 percent) of human resource managers said they spend, on average, less than one minute reviewing an application. The survey, which was conducted by Harris InteractiveŠ from May 19 to June 8, 2011, included more than 2,600 employers nationwide.
When asked to recall the most memorable or unusual resumes, human resource managers and hiring managers shared the following about The Candidate:
- Said the more you paid him, the harder he worked.
- Was fired from different jobs, but included each one as a reference.
- Said he just wanted an opportunity to show off his new tie.
- Listed her dog as a reference.
- Listed the ability to do the moonwalk as a special skill.
- A husband and wife looking to job share and submitted a co-written poem.
- Included "versatile toes" as a selling point.
- Said that he would be a "good asset to the company," but failed to include the "et" in the word "asset."
- The email address on the resume had "shakinmybootie" in it.
- Included that she survived a bite from a deadly aquatic animal.
- Used first name only.
- Candidate asked, "Would you pass up an opportunity to hire someone like this? I think not."
- Insisted that the company pay him to interview with them because his time was valuable.
- Shipped a lemon with resume, stating "I am not a lemon."
- Included that he was arrested for assaulting his previous boss.
"In a crowded job market, a stand-out resume can be the difference between getting the interview and being lost in the pile. But job seekers need to ask themselves if they're standing out for the right reasons," said Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources at CareerBuilder. "Hiring managers will notice and spend more time with resumes that are easy to read and include relevant experience customized to the position. Creativity and personal touches may seem tempting to some job seekers, but many times, it's a disqualifying distraction for a human resource professional."
Now we know that most job seekers are not making the mistakes as stated above, but it's important to have a professional resume that helps human resource managers and hiring managers understand WHY you are the best person for the job. Your resume is a picture of you on paper, and it needs to be clear as to how your experience will transfer to the new role.
If you need some help determining if you have a clear, concise resume that lands at the top of the pile, call us at 763.559.0977 or email us at jlentner@coremanage.com.
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Sincerely,
Julie Lentner
Core Management Search, LLC
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