Workforce Initiatives Newsletter

Quarter III 2011 

 
Greetings!   
  
I hope all is well with you and continue to wish you the best. 
  
First.....check out the Career E-Store via the Quick Links to the right.

Believe it or not we are half way through 2011!!!! 
  
A wavering unemployment rate around 9.2% can be very discouraging as some continue to witness or experience the struggle with job loss. 

Over the last month the following industries have displayed a positive and  upward trend in offering employment opportunities:   
  • Professional & Business Services
  • Healthcare (Ambulatory Health Services)
  • Leisure and Hospitality

Manufacturing has remained flat and government employment is trending down.

 

The most recent buzz from SHRM, Leading Indicators of National Employment has reported that there is recruiting difficulty.

  
Now, why is that?
  
As organizations are recruiting harder there seems to be a lack of talent skills available to meet the needs for key and strategic positions. 

As candidates, employed or unemployed we must evolve and bring more to the table.  In this time, a "hard worker" is not going to win or set you apart from the other candidates.
  
What will set you apart?
  • The candidates ability to provide solutions and meet the needs of the organization or industry. 
  • The candidates ability to communicate these qualifications in their resume, application and during the interview.
Continue to stay positive, use your resources and invest in your success. Investing in your success can mean taking a class, going to a workshop, seminar or even becoming certified/licensed in your industry profession.

 

Not only must we search for a job we must find out where the jobs are that are not advertised. Tackle the hidden job market.  Most jobs are vacant 2-4 weeks before they are advertised.  Some things to remember are:
  • Network, Network, Network
  • Effectively present your credentials
  • Follow up, follow up & follow up
Recently I presented via a live tele-seminar "Is Your Resume Working for You"?

If you missed this event the recorded version is posted on our (click here) website  and you can access below.

Next quarter a tele-seminar on Behavioral Interviewing will be presented. 
  
As with all tele-seminars there will be time for Q&A at the end.  I enjoy this time the most and this is a great time to ask questions from the comfort of your home, office or simply in private.
  
I look forward to see you all on the next call.
  
Best Regards,
  
Teauna Upshaw

The Resume Search Engine

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As you browse through Google looking for a service or product for your use or need; you click through various links, a few pages, you also take notice of website set up and scan for visuals or keywords on how the service or product you're looking for is going to fulfill your personal or professional needs.

 

This is the same concept for your resume. 

 

How are you going to fulfill the employer needs?

 

Creating a resume requires development of a marketing tool that highlights your greatest solutions to a prospective employer. This requires articulated steps on how you can achieve results and impact the organizations bottom line. 

 

In addition, to your well developed resume, are you submitting your credentials through the right channels?

 

If you struggle with presenting your results or wonder what your resume is communicating, do not hesitate to contact me for a "Free" consult.   

 

Gain objective feedback on your resume's story.  At times we have a great resume but are not using the right channels or sometimes, we don't even need a resume.  A career plan starts with you and your needs.  Then you take what you have and need and define how you will benefit the employer.

 

Start your career plan today.............Click Here

Is Your Resume Working For You?

A tele-seminar replay is available providing an overview of resume basics to use when evaluating or developing your resume.  This tele-seminar will offer:

  • An insight on why packaging your credentials is key
  • Ideas on how to organize your resume
  • Ways to add value to your credentials
  • An understanding of the resume purpose from the eyes of a recruiter

Click the link below and listen in the comfort of your privacy.  If you have any follow up questions you can submit them to info@workforcesuccess.biz.

 

 

LISTEN HERE

 How Can We Help You?

CareersSupporting employees in transition involves a committed partnership to explore, identify and address the challenges in your job search or next career opportunity.

  • We can write your professional resume based on responses received from your submitted documents.
  • We can spend time with you and evaluate your interviewing skills, challenges and help you interview better.
  • We can assess your overall workplace motivators that have or can impact your employment/career success to include your happiness or satisfaction.
  • We can partner you with a career coach if you would like ongoing career support.

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All the Best!!
 
As we close this newsletter edition I personally Thank You.  I encourage you all to grasp and maintain a positive outlook and stay diligent in your job search or careers and continue working success.
 
My goal is to support you by providing resources to work your mind, ambition and initiative to result in job opportunities and most of all job satisfaction.

 

 

Sincerely,

 


Teauna Upshaw

Workforce Initiatives

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