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Admittedly, I’m not a huge fan of spending hours online trying to find a job. I’ve found that sites like Monster and CareerBuilder, while a valuable resource, lead to job search frustration and disillusionment faster than more effective search strategies like networking and directly targeting preferred companies.
But that doesn’t mean I’ve given up on the web entirely. Here are my favorite ways to strategically use the web in your job search and boost your chances of success. (more…)
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Hello! I am Elena Brouwer, International Etiquette Center in Hollywood, Florida. You can find us on the web at etiquettecenter.com. On behalf of Expert Village.com, I would like to welcome you. In business etiquette, sometimes you do the right things and sometimes you do the wrong things. Let’s observe and see what we have here.
When you are getting ready for an interview, allow enough time to get there, yes sometimes traffic is heavy but there is no excuse to be late. If you are on time or a few minutes early, you have time to relax, put yourself together, and feel that you are in charge.
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They went through a tough 15-week interview to “win” the opportunity of their lifetime to work with Donald Trump. Hear from their direct experience on what tips, ideas and strategies they can provide to you if you either are looking for a job or you want to excel in your career.
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I received an e-mail from someone who is interested in a company’s return policy after layoff.
Dear HR Guy,
I was laid off from a company back in November, they laid off 20
employees. I was a team manager and I had one staff member that went also. Now the company is doing better and I’ve noticed ads in the paper for different positions. One of the last is an HR recruiting position. Are there any guidelines that companies follow in regards to calling back employees in a different position. Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Laid off and waiting for the call
Dear Laid off,
Sorry to hear about that. Getting laid off is no fun.
On to your question, do companies have guidelines they follow to call back on employees in other positions that they’ve previously laid off? I have found that only in rare cases do companies have any strategy for rehiring after taking an economic dive (unless they do it often). Even more so, considering other people for different positions.
The real question is whether working for a company that is just recently recovering is a good idea for you personally. Or whether or not being an HR recruiter for a company regaining momentum is a risk you’re ready to take. If this company has the risk of hitting the ropes again, an HR recruiter can be the first person to go. Even though HR is seen as a relatively secure area in the corporate field, recruiters are sometimes seen as expendable during economic downturns.
If you feel comfortable with all of that though, I encourage you to contact the hiring manager by phone to show interest in the position. Bypassing the standard application method is probably appropriate at this point.
Originally
from YourHRGuy.com
by Your HR Guy
on May 17, 2007, 1:30AM
Written by Jeff Bosco with 1 comment.
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I remember my first management role… vividly. Because I was scared out of my mind! I had no previous experience managing people and although my boss and others obviously felt I was ready for the role, I wasn’t quite as confident as they.
If you find yourself in a similar situation, here’s some “hindsight is 20/20″ advice I can share.
First, get to know your new peers - i.e. the people with whom you’ll be working. Try scheduling informational meetings and interviews with other managers and peers. This will give you the opportunity to ask them what they think it takes to succeed within the organization. Don’t forget to schedule a similar meeting with your boss to find out the departments’ togals, company goals, etc. Then, set up more meetings (are you sensing a theme here?) with each of your new team members to discuss their individual goals.
Review their prior performance appraisals and make a note of their strengths and weaknesses. Discuss their career goals and let them know that you are there to help them succeed. And remember to keep goals and expectations realistic and don’t make any promises you can’t keep regarding future merit pay or other rewards.
Instead, make sure you provide ongoing rewards and recognition. Employees want to feel valued more than once per year. Do things like find out what your team members like to do outside of the office and provide gift cards or time off for them to pursue their hobby. Or, distribute a note to the entire team acknowledging a team member’s recent success.
Delegate, delegate, delagate. Enough said.
One of the most important tips I would offer is to establish office hours. Make yourself accessible to your team as often as you can. If you are regularly unavailable due to all day meetings or business travel, set up office hours for your team members so that they know that you are available to mentor and support them in meeting their goals and objectives.
Lastly, listen and learn from your team. Although you are now serving as the teacher in many instances, don’t underestimate the value of listening to different points of view to solve problems and improve processes. Your team members may have been around longer than you and could have valuable historical information to offer.
As the saying goes, first impressions mean everything. Giving a first impression to your new subordinates and co-workers that you are prepared and qualified to do the job will go a long way in building respect, loyalty and productivity from your team. Good luck!
Originally
from Spherion Career Blog - The Big Time
by Brent Short
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