Job Seekers: Learn How to Use Twitter

Today's blog is a how to video on setting up your own Twitter account.  However, you may be asking yourself, why is it important for me to have a Twitter account?  Well, there are many benefits of Twitter, here are just a few reasons:

1- A business standpoint:  It is a great way to brand your business and get the word out about what services or products you have to offer.  Rather you are a small business or a Fortune 500 company being a part of Twitter will help your business grow.

2- A job seeker standpoint:  As a jobseeker being a part of Twitter opens a wide range of possibilities to landing the perfect job.  Not only can you find jobs from Tweets from companies but you can also post that you are looking for a job, what experience you have, and even more your resume.  Brand yourself, Twitter can help!

3- Personal standpoint:  A personal account is great to have because you can follow people that put out helpful information that you may be interested in or you can follow your local newspaper, news station, or radio host.  Either way, you can stay up- to- date with what is going on in the world around you.

Do you see why Twitter is so useful and why you should be a part of the Twitter conversation?

If you don't have a Twitter account yet or you are interested in learning more about how to use Twitter than check out this how to video below:

How to Twitter: 

COME BACK TOMORROW FOR ANOTHER HELPFUL SITE IN USING TWITTER.

Carly Sabato

 

Good News on the Unemployment Front!

Can the unemployment rate get any worse? Apparently, it is possible. Released today, the state labor officials say that Florida’s unemployment rate has continued to grow with January increasing by 0.2% and February an additional 3% went unemployed. Florida’s unemployment rate stands at 12.2%, which remains higher than the national average of 9.7%. Is there an end in sight? Labor officials say the future of the jobless generation will continue to grow well into the future.

There is some hope for Floridians, despite the drab forecasts. Companies are beginning to spend money, which is allowing them to start hiring again.

This past Thursday, ZMG Construction hosted a job fair for construction workers needed to build Encore, a commercial and residential space in the downtown Tampa area. The development project expects to hire 4,100 people with all different types of construction experience.

Here’s some exciting news--there are more opportunities for jobs on the way in the Tampa Bay area! On Monday, March 29 Aldi, a chain of grocery stores, will be opening about 10 new stores and will be looking to hire about 10-15 people per store. Aldi’s job fair will be held at the Holiday Inn on Ulmerton Road in Clearwater, Florida.

Job seekers – if you are on a mission to find a job, remember to prepare a great resume and dress professionally for all job fairs and interviews that you attend. Check your local news stations for other job fairs and companies hiring on a daily basis, since they are often a great source of information.

Links to the websites to the companies I mentioned above. Don’t forget to do some research on the company and then call to introduce yourself to see if there are positions still available for ZMG Construction and if Aldi requires anything specific for their Monday job fair.

ZMG Construction: http://www.zmgconstruction.com/

Aldi: http://www.aldifoods.com/index_ENU_HTML.htm

A Job Seekers Story

I woke up this morning in a puddle of sweat because my nerves are shot. Why, you ask? Well, I have a job interview. My first one in five years, so to say I am a little rusty is an understatement.

I honestly don’t have a clue what to do with myself. My interview is at 10:45am and it is 4:00 in the morning. No need to get ready yet, but I can’t sleep so why even bother staying in bed. I guess I will get up, sit in my favorite chair, and watch some mindless show on television until it is time for me to get ready to go.

Big mistake…

The sound of the garbage truck woke me up. Startled and half- asleep I looked at the time on the cable box, ten o’ clock, Oh ****! I overslept, how did I oversleep? I jumped out of my chair, took a quick shower, threw on some clothes, and rushed out the door.

It was not until I was half way down the street that I realized a couple of important details to assure success in my job interview:

One, I forgot to shave.

Two, I did not brush my hair.

Three, I forgot to brush my teeth.

Four, I did not dress appropriately…. Jeans and a polo what was I thinking, I have a suit, why didn’t I wear the suit?

And here is the kicker, you ready for this? I forgot the directions to the interview and have no idea where I am going.

I look at the clock on the radio in my car and see the time, 10:20am, I am going to be late. What do I do? I am not going to do well in the interview because of my rough start, so why even bother going.

“I give up!” I turned the car around and drove back home. Fed up with the day and myself, I got back into bed and cried myself to sleep.

The Life of an Unemployed Job Seeker

This is a fictional character in a fictional situation but it isn’t that far fetched. These things happen, but there are many steps to ensure this NEVER happens for you:

• The night before the interview, lay out your interview outfit. Make sure your clothing is pressed, cleaned, and the shoes are polished.
• Place your keys next to the front door or some other obvious place and next to your keys lay the directions to the interview as well as the point of contact to ask for once you arrive. o It is best to do a trial run--drive to the place of the interview before the actual interview day to make sure you know exactly where to go.
• Take a hot bath, drink a soothing cup of tea, and go to bed early.
• If you know that you are a deep sleeper (or are just worried about oversleeping) set as many alarms as you need to so that you get up on time. Ask a friend to call you to make sure that you are up in time to get ready.
• Make sure that you get up in plenty of time to have breakfast, get ready, calm your nerves, and arrive to the interview 10 to 15 minutes early.

However, lets say that you do oversleep or your car breaks down or you get sick. You are either going to be late for the interview or won’t make it at all. What do you do? Call the interviewee. Call as soon as you realize you are not going to make it promptly at the stated time. But what do you say when you call?

Be brief and apologize! Say something like; “I am so sorry but something unavoidable came up and I am unable to make our appointment this morning/afternoon. I am still very interested in the position and it is important to me to work for your company. Is it possible we can reschedule for later today or tomorrow?”

Do you have a funny story to tell? Send it to me and put a little humor in the lives of the unemployed and looking.
Carly Sabato

Job Seeker's: First Impressions Matter!

Did you know that, on average, your first impression is made within three to seven seconds of meeting someone? Body language is an integral part of the interview process, but is not practiced anywhere as much as the preparations for the verbal interview. We spend many hours preparing for possible interview questions with friends and polishing up verbal skills. Who practices controlling their body language?

Studies have shown that first impressions are based 7% on what you say, 38% tone of voice, and 55% body language. Are you surprised? You shouldn’t be, a person can control what they say and how they say it, but often times we can not control how our body reacts to certain situations.

A bad first impression is almost impossible to overcome. Even the most highly qualified person will not get the job if he/she leaves the employer thinking about how much they fidgeted through the entire interview.

To ensure that your body language is as perfect as the answers you have been practicing, try thinking about the following when you are in the interview:

• Pay attention to your posture: Sit up straight with your fit firmly planted on the floor. Many times people want to cross their legs but this can cause you to shake one leg, which suggests nervousness or discomfort.

• Make eye contact: Looking away from someone makes it seem like you are not being truthful or that you have no confidence.

• No arms folded: This position seems defensive or makes you seem reserved or uninterested in the conversation.

• Hands in your pocket: Just don’t do it. It shows that you are either too relaxed and don’t care. It can also signify a lack of confidence or uneasiness.

• Watch your hand motions: Rubbing or touching your nose or touching the back of your head can show that you’re not being honest or that you are bored with the conversation.

o It is okay to use hand gestures when speaking, but don’t overdo it.

Remember, maintain eye contact at all times and use your body motions to show that you are alert and interested by facing directly toward the interviewee. Don’t fidget. Try to relax, but be cautious you don’t appear TOO relaxed—that can convey you are over- confident or cocky.

I know it sounds like a lot to consider in an interview but as long as you’re conscious about your movements you will avoid negative body movements and sail through your interview!

What do you think? Do you feel that you may not have gotten a job because of your body language? Leave your comments so others can learn from the mistakes you have made. Let’s all help our fellow job seeker!

Carly Sabato

Unemployment and Depression

Unemployment rates are up, down and any number of varying levels in between. People who still have their jobs are constantly worrying about if they will be next to join the line of the unemployed. If we were to ask anyone who has recently lost their job, I’m sure they will tell you their stress level is at an all time high and they battle with bouts of depression that they have never dealt with before.

People who are unemployed have a constant worry list. Eviction, credit card dept, vehicle repossession, providing food for the family, and trying to find a job are just a few of the worries that cross the minds of those who are out of working and looking.

A study by Dr. David Fryer, a psychologist from Stirling University in Scotland, did a 14- year study on the psychological effects of unemployment. His research showed that up to 40% of unemployed people suffered from psychological distress.

Unemployment is often out of the control of an individual. Yet, people who are unemployed are seen as lazy and considered second- class citizens to those who are part of the working community. This is often not the case, and it is damaging to the confidence of people find themselves unemployed. Typically, the jobless are hard enough on themselves and battle with their self-image on a daily basis because of being out of work.

If the above describes you, please look at these tips to keep your confidence up and cope with your unemployment:

• First, if you lost your job because of a major lay off within your former company, work to come to terms that you are not at fault for losing your job.

• Occasionally, job loss is due to the individual. If you lost your job due to your actions or words, spend some time examining the actions/words and improve on those issues.

• Create a schedule: Just like you were getting up to go to the office, design a schedule that gets you out of bed and out the door. Schedule time to look for a job, run errands, exercise, and be a part of social activities.

• Eligibility of Benefits: See if you qualify for unemployment or welfare benefits. If so, get the paperwork done quickly so you will be able to pay bills while looking for a job.

• Reduce your expenses: Check out my blog, “Save Money, Live Frugally” for helpful tips in saving money day to day.

• Go out: I know money is tight but you can’t stay in the house 24/7! Get out and do something that is low- cost and fun. It’s out there, you just have to look!

• Seek Support: Everyone needs someone to talk too. Talk to friends and family about your situation. Just talking things through can relieve a lot of stress.

• Let people know your looking for work: NETWORK! Tell people what type of work you can do and remind them to let you know if there is something that becomes available.

• Reward yourself: Sound silly? Maybe so, but it helps. Whenever you complete something that helps your situation, do something good for yourself. It could be as simple as taking an hour to yourself with a glass of wine and a good book or your favorite movie.

• KEEP BUSY: This is so important. The more you do, the less you think about your situation. Don’t isolate yourself --it may lead to a deeper depression because all you will be doing is thinking about being unemployed.

For those of you who are unemployed, remember that you’re not alone. There are resources available to you if you choose to take advantage of them I’ve compiled a few of them for you here:

http://tampa.employmentguide.com/
http://www.workforcetampa.com/
http://www.workforcealliance.biz/
http://www.polkworks.org/
http://www.floridajobs.org/

Today’s economy has put people out of work who never thought they would be. Keep your head up and remember tomorrow will be a better day.

Are you battling with depression because you are unemployed? Do you have a story to tell or helpful suggestions that can help people going through this time of disparity? Leave your comments so I can post for others to read.

Thanks for reading and commenting! I appreciate your feedback.

Carly Sabato

Continuing to Live Frugally and More About Coupons

We’ve discussed how to live frugally, as you saw in yesterday’s blog. We discussed helpful tips to keep money in your pocket rather than shelling it out for things at full retail prices. I mentioned how important coupons could be in your money-saving efforts. I know I only mentioned one coupon site, but after several questions and comments from readers, I dug a little deeper for other great money saving sites. I want to share them with you, because we can each use all the help we can get, right?

Are you a coupon clipper? If you answered yes, than you know how much money you can actually save by using them. However, if you said no then let’s take a look at what you can save by using them.

I’m a coupon clipper. I live for cutting coupons! I know I save on average about $50 a week when I am faithfully cutting coupons for things I continuously use. You’d be surprised how the “Save $1 when you buy 2” adds up at the end of that shopping trip. I also love shopping for store deals like buy one get one’s. Publix has a weekly BOGO promotion—they advertise every week what they are including on the sale on their website. Check your local grocery store’s website for deals on groceries you can snap up.

Here are some more sites that I recommend you visit for coupons to save some money. Also, don’t forget to keep checking the Sunday paper where there are always great coupon savings.

Coupons.com
CouponCabin.com
CouponMom.com
RetailMeNot.com
SmartSource.com

Three great tips I use for saving at the grocery store:

1) Don’t go to the store hungry—BIG MISTAKE.

2) Make a list and stick to it.

3) Look at the store ads and see what is on sale and what specials they have.

• Some stores have store cards like Winn Dixie that give you extra savings on items too. Check out your local market to see if they have this type of program.
• Buy Fresh items too—often stores will put on promotion items they are trying to sell fast because they received a large shipment.

What do you think? Do you use any if these sites to get your coupons? Are there other sites that you would suggest people to use? Leave you comments so others can have the knowledge too!

Carly Sabato

SAVE MONEY, LIVE FRUGALLY

The economy is an up and down roller coaster with a speedy track through times of stability and then rapidly transitioning to an economy headed into a downward spiral. But, as with all roller coasters, there is bound to be another hill ahead where we’ll climb to the top and prosperous times again…

So, today, we’re at the bottom of the spiral. Maybe we’re out of the spiral and into the slow uphill climb. Sometimes we hear, “the economy is at an all time low”, or “It seems like things are looking up”. No matter what, we as a society and especially each of us as individuals must change our ways and learn to cope with the tough economic times.

Instead of waiting for the economy to turn around, the best thing to do is to modify your current lifestyle; sometimes it means a lot of change, and sometimes only a little. Your first step is to adopt a new motto: Live Right Sized. This is a word my boss uses all the time. It just means live within the boundaries of your bills and your expenditures. Okay, I know it’s easier said than done, but it IS possible.

Saving money is a matter that we are all conscious about. My hope is that you will find this blog helpful regardless of your employment status.

It’s easy to find helpful hints on how to save money. A few minutes of Googling and it seems like everyone has an opinion. Here are some great tips I found that may help improve your lifestyle and keep your hard- earned money in your pocket.











BUDGET: This is by far the most important. Understanding the amount of income you earn monthly and the total amount of the bills you have to pay out monthly is crucial to saving money and learning what you have to spend and what you do not.

EAT AT HOME: I know, sometimes we just don’t feel like coming home after a hard day of work and cooking. Nevertheless, making your own food will save you a lot of money. The average person can go out to a sit down restaurant and spend anywhere from $12 to $20. However, if you grocery shop and eat dinner at home, you can eat for about $5 a day. Remember, there are simple and quick meals that you can make as well as making meals on the weekend and freezing them for the week.

Here are some great recipes that are cheap and easy to make:
http://www.cheapcooking.com/

SHOP AT THRIFT STORES: Ask yourself; is it necessary for you to have fresh off the rack, name- brand clothes that will sit in your closet only to be worn a few times? Thrift stores or consignment shops have great clothes to choose from and often carry name brand clothes in good condition. It’s also an ideal place to shop for children who grow quickly!

FREE ENTERTAINMENT: You don’t have to spend lavishly to have fun. There are many things to do, in and around your community, which are free and fun to do. Check your local newspaper, entertainment guide, or local news station for events that are going on in your area.

Local Tampa Residents check out Bay News 9 for free entertainment:
http://www.baynews9.com/Home.html

USE COUPONS: If you have never used coupons, before it is time to try it. Going through coupon ads may sound like a task, but if you want to save money this is a great way to do it. Check your local Sunday newspaper for your best deals, but check online as well. Many sites will send you coupons if you request them.

Here are some great coupon sites that I have found that give a variety of different saving opportunities:
http://www.wowprintablecoupons.com/

What do you think? Is this blog helpful? Do you have some suggestions for other readers? Are there some great sites that you could recommend that will help others live frugal? Leave your comments for me to post.

Carly Sabato

Job Seekers: Who are you?

Most tenured employees at any one specific company could go on and on about the number of “newbies” who come and go in their positions, with a good many of them not staying for very long. It’s typical. It’s certainly not unexpected. But why does it happen so frequently?

I stumbled into this topic for today’s blog after a recent conversation with co-workers. We were sitting around, talking about the weather, swapping success stories and ended up discussing the number of people who have come and go from this office. My co-workers all work in sales, and they believe most people don’t make it because they are just not cut out for it or the job just wasn’t what they expected it to be.

Interesting water cooler talk, right? It certainly gave me a great idea for a helpful blog! I think it ‘s not just sales jobs that are a revolving door for new employees, but jobs in general. Today’s workforce is drastically different from the days where our grandparents retired from a company with a full pension and over 25 years with the same company.

We can narrow down the reasons behind this revolving door trend by asking ourselves two questions:
1. Have I ever worked somewhere where I did not get along with my co-workers? 2. Did I ever work somewhere that I absolutely hated the job?
Here are some helpful tips to think about. Understanding these questions about yourself and developing answers to go with them is going to help you along your way to finding a job and, even better, a job that you will like and hopefully get along with most of the people that work there.

How do you learn? By now, after years of being in school, taking tests and gaining all that knowledge, you hopefully know what is the best way for you to learn new material. The same manner of learning that got you through school is going to serve you well for learning in the workplace. If you are a visual learner, then ask your supervisor to give you written material to aid you in learning the job and what is required of you. If you are a hands-on learner, feel free to ask your supervisor or fellow employees to demonstrate the tasks you will need to complete.

No matter how you learn, knowing your learning aptitude and ability is key to understanding and creating your success in the working world.

What is your “workplace” personality? Beware! This can be vastly different than your personality outside of the office. Clean it up a bit! I mean you are who you are, but remember there is a time and a place for certain attitudes, words, and conversations. Knowing your personality type will help you identify personality types which you may potentially clash with. Knowing these things will be important when it comes to working in the cubicle world that is corporate America.

What is Work Style and how can you identify yours? The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI, is the best- known personality inventory site that will pinpoint your personality to highlight your work style. Go check it out and learn your working style before you take a job that may not fit:
http://www.personalitypathways.com/type_inventory.html

To learn more about Myersz- Brigg check out the foundation site:
http://www.myersbriggs.org/

What is unique about you? What do you have to offer a company that no one else does?. What can you do that will benefit the company? What will you bring to the table that is going to make an employer hire you? Identify these points before going through the interview process so you can discuss them then, but keep them in mind once you accept your position. They will help to form your every day work ethic.

What is your definition of success? Why is this important? Well, if you know what goals you want to reach and where you want to go in your career, then it will help you look for jobs that will move you along your identified career goal path. Your definition may change as you get older and as your career changes but having your personal definition of success will guide you during the times you get discouraged and unable to attain your goals.

Do you have a better idea of who you are? Hopefully this blog helped you get a better understanding of yourself, your work goals, your personality type and what you want in a career. Now, use that knowledge to find a job and build a career in the workplace jungle.

Job seekers -- What is your take on this blog? Have you ever thought about these things in relation to getting the most out of your job or to help find a job? Let me know and I will post your comments for others to read.

IMPORTANT: Are you a job seeker that is doing everything they can to find a job but still not having any luck? Well, if so I am here to help. I am looking to do a feature on a local job seeker. It will be a feature highlighting you! Send me your resume and a head shot (that’s a picture of you in a nice shirt from the shoulders up) to carly.sabato@employmentguide.com and I will get back with you. Remember, you have to go the extra mile these days to get a job, so take this opportunity to spotlight yourself.


Carly Sabato

Job Seekers: What’s On Your History Report?

There are common words in the English language that create jangled nerves and sometimes even a cold sweat, right?

• Fire!
• Open up. This is the Police!
• Tax Audit
• Non Sufficient Funds
• You’re Fired
• Background check

Do you stress out when you here those words? Of course you do! These are things that automatically raise the blood pressure and create an uncomfortable feeling in the pit of your stomach. If you are a job seeker, “background check” is a term you may begin to hear often. Today, it is common practice for an employer to run a check on who you are and what you have been up to.

Many job sites and applications inform an applicant they must submit to a background check and that no criminal backgrounds will be accepted. Let’s dig into what a criminal background check includes. You want to make sure that there are no “surprises” on your record for a prospective employer to find.

Every company has different rules and guidelines they have to follow when it comes to a background search. Some employers will not even run a background check while others will get all the history they possibly can. Let’s take a look at what they are going to consider prior to hiring you….

When an employer runs a background check on an applicant, it can be as simple as verifying that the social security number is correct. However, in most cases, employers want to know whom they are hiring. Therefore, an employer might look at your past employment history, credit report, bankruptcy information, criminal records, and any other information they can legally access on government public records.

Don’t be discouraged. If you know that some of these things are on your record, don’t panic. How much time has passed since the situation happened? If you have a bankruptcy claim on your history, ten years or longer, it can not be held against you in a background check. If you have other undesirable history, keep in mind that anything seven years or older can not be held against you either. If you’re wondering what “undesirable” consists of, after researching a bit, I included civil suits or judgment, an arrest, accounts that have gone to collections, or any other negative information that the prospective employer would consider for a new hire.

It is important to be honest about your background. Depending on company policy, your past may be overlooked if you have shown great improvement and can explain why the undesirable account is on your record.

Before beginning the job search process, you may want to run your own background check. It is simple to do:

1) Order a copy of your credit report: If there is something you do not recognize or that you disagree with, dispute the information with the creditor and/or credit bureau.

2) Check court records: If you know you have an arrest record or have been involved in court cases, inspect the files in the county where it took place. Sometimes court records are not up to date, so be sure yours are correct prior to beginning your application process. If a conviction should have been expunged or dismissed, make sure that you get a hold of a certified copy of your report showing this from the court.

3) Check DMV records: You can request a copy of your driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles. This is a crucial step if the job you are applying for is a driving position.

4) Do your own background check: There are two ways to do this. You can hire a company that specializes in running background checks or you can go to many forums online that will do the same thing. You want to see exactly what an employer sees and dispute any false/ misleading records before you start applying.

5) Old jobs maintain personnel files; ask to see them. Every state has different policies about what can be released to a former employee, but ask for whatever the employer is permitted to release. You will receive the same information that a prospective employer will find out when speaking with that employer. Keep in mind that many companies limit the information they disclose.

6) Always Always Always read the fine print. (This is a good rule of thumb for anything you sign, be it job related or not.) Read everything on the paper that you are signing and question anything you do not understand or aren’t sure of.

7) If you list references, be sure to let them know you’ve done so. You’ll want to let them know that they may receive a call asking them to provide information about you. Remind them via email or phone, but be sure to let them know well in advance so they can prepare their answers.

8) Check yourself out online! Look up your name in any search engine online and see if there are any negatives returned in the search results. Anything can pop up online including your Myspace, Facebook, LinkedIn, or your other outside organizations. If your name is included, it will be found by the search engines and show up for an employer. It’s important that your image be as squeaky clean as you can manage, so to the extent that you can, clean up the content or get it off line.
Here is a good website to refer to about cleaning up your digital dirt:
www.abilitiesenhanced.com/digital-dirt.pdf

Remember, your information is out there and, if requested, it can be released. Get yourself in the know and be proactive in cleaning it up if possible. Otherwise, it could mean your job!


Does this clear things up about what is and what isn’t included in a background check? Is a background check going to limit you on what type of job you can get? Leave your comments so I can post for others to read.



Carly Sabato

Florida Back to Work Program: Help for Job Seeking Parents

Americans are still in fear of the unemployment market and for good reason. The Agency for Workforce Innovation announced yesterday that Florida reached an 11.9% unemployment rate. Break that down by counties and Hillsborough comes in with jobless numbers at 12.7% and Polk County at 13.3%; both are significantly up since 2009.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel for parents in Florida. A new program, Florida Back to Work, is helping parents with children 17 and younger, whose family income is less than 200% of the federal poverty level get jobs. What exactly does this program mean? People are getting jobs because employers who hire people enrolled in this program will receive a 95% reimbursement to cover the cost of employee wages and benefits

As a state, the Florida program will create up to 25,478 direct and indirect jobs. However, the programs funding will only be available until September 30, 2010, so if you are interested and think that you qualify for the program than don’t wait enroll now before time runs out!

To see the list of jobs that are available in the Florida Back to Work Program go to the Employ Florida Market at employflorida.com. You can also go to the State of Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation to read more about the program.

What are your thoughts? Are you a parents who is looking for a job? Did you know about this program? Or, are you enrolled in this program? Leave comments below for me to post.


Carly Sabato

Job Seekers: Time Management is Necessary

It is no secret, looking for a job creates stress and anxiety. Learning how to organize your job search time is an important part in the process of finding a job.

In my last blog, I talked about organizing a space in your home as an office. This simple step, not only helps organize the paperwork process of finding a job, but eases some of the stress too! My blog today is going to focus on helpful tips to managing your time. These few easy steps in time management will not only help you land a job but also help in your day- to- day life too!

Here are some great ways to manage your time and making job searching a little easier.

• Make a calendar: Here you should put your personal appointments as well as your job appointments that you have scheduled for the month so you have a quick and easy reference to go to when you need to schedule an interview.
o You should create two different calendar formats.
1) Desk top calendar and
2) Electronic format so that you can receive reminders on your phone or via email.

• Write down all appointments: ALWAYS write down appointments you make. Everyday is filled with tons of new information and daily stresses you can’t rely on just your memory to remind you of appointments.

• Schedule appointments that are in the same area on the same day: This decreases your travel load and saves gas. Remember when scheduling appointments on the same day schedule one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

• Setting up appointments: When asked what is the best time for you to come into an interview remember; Mondays and Fridays are not good days to schedule because these are most stressful days of the week. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are much better days for both job seeker and employer.

• Schedule extra time for an interview: If an employer says that the interview should last about an hour schedule it for two hours. Interviews vary in time. Sometimes an employer might want to show you around the company or have you meet other employees. Being able to have this extra block of time will reduce your stress so you’re not running late for other appointments.

• Consider travel time: Traffic can never be predicted and you may not be familiar with where you are going.

• Check your calendar daily: Making a calendar will only work if you are checking it so make sure that you check it the night before for early morning appointments and in the morning for other appointments throughout the day.

• Write notes on your calendar: Writing details about an appointment on your calendar will remind you of things that you discussed. Also, use this technique to write down follow ups with employers.

Are you good at time management or are there a few things that you need to work on. Leave your comments to let others know your time management techniques.

Carly Sabato

Job Seekers: How do you find job leads?

You’re unemployed and looking for a job. You have tried looking through the want ads but are not having any luck, so what do you do? Quit, and give up? No, that will not pay the bills. You have to take full control of your job search and show some strong initiative if you want to land a job. It is not going to be easy, so do what you have to, to get the job done.

Here are three ways of job searching that you should make sure you do if you have found yourself unemployed.

• Classified ads, job postings at businesses, and professional job finders: These are the most common and easiest forms of searching for a job. However, beware this form of job prospecting comes with some negatives.
o The negatives:
These jobs may be less desirable
Large numbers of people will see this ad and apply for it
Employers sometimes consider ad responses as a minimum effort to job searching.

• Networking: This is a great way to look for a job. This form of search allows you to contact people that know who you are and what you are about. Remember, people in your network know other people in their network that may have jobs available that are what you are looking for. People are more likely to hire someone who comes with references from someone already in the business because of they are putting in a good recommendation out there for you.

• Cold Calls: This means that you are calling businesses out- of the- blue to see if they are hiring as well as to get your name out in the job market jungle to let employers know that you are looking for a job and what your experience is. But beware, this is a tough process because it takes a lot of work and confidence. However, career counselors say that there is a 30 to 45 percent success rate.


How do you look for a job? Do you use another method in your search? Leave comments that you think would benefit other job seekers.



Carly Sabato

Job Seekers: Create an Office Area for the Job Search Process

Looking for a job is a tough business. Every detail in your search process is important, including how you go about researching for jobs. My intent today is to teach you how to organize and designate an area to do your best research to land your next job.

I know, it sounds silly, but organizing an area will help you be more productive in your efforts. Remember, looking for a job is a job in and of itself. Don’t you need a desk to work? Job searching is no different. Here are some tips to help you organize an area and get that job!

1) Find a good space in your home for you to work: This is the place where you will do all your job searching from making calls, to looking on the internet, to creating your resume. Consider this space your office.
a. Space needs to be a quiet area in your household
b. Space needs to be an area that only you use so that none of your materials will be bothered with or get out of place.
c. Space should have no distractions. It should be away from the television, radio, as well as other people.

2) Assemble all tools that you will use in your job search: Here is a list of some things that you will need.
a. Computer with internet and a word-processing software like Microsoft Word.
b. Printer
c. Telephone
d. Writing utensils- pens, pencils, paper
e. Tape Recorder
f. Calendar
g. Files
h. Address book

3) Create a filing system: This is simple to do. If you don’t have a filing cabinet, you can use folders and storage containers to create a homemade filing system. You should organize all of your information in different folders such as; potential jobs, networking list, your resume, information about interviews you have done and any subsequent follow ups, and finally any emails or letters you have received about potential jobs.


What do you think? Do you have a work area set up in your home? Leave your comments for others to read.

Carly Sabato

Job Seekers: Tweets You Should Be Following

Facebook, Myspace, blogs, LinkedIn, and Twitter are all popular Social Media sites leading the way to connecting people to a variety of helpful information. Today, job seekers have to be familiar with these sites in order to benefit from all the jobs that are out there.

Are you a job seeker that has not jumped on the fast- paced train of social media? Or, have you realized the necessity of these sites? Either way, today’s message focuses on Twitter and who you should be following if you are unemployed and looking for a job.

Twitter is one of the newest social media sites finding their way into the corporate world. Twitter allows anyone to post, but businesses utilize it to inform the public about what is going on with their company as well as what they are hiring for. So why is Twitter important to a job seeker? It’s simple, followers of Twitter can get cutting edge information before it ever hits anywhere else. Companies are constantly posting new information on their social media sites because it is quick, easy, and gets the word out to A LOT of people!

Already using Twitter? Tell me who you are following and share your success stories with using Twitter


Here are some GREAT sites that you should be following on Twitter:

@ATTjobs – AT & T Job News
@RecruitingWhiz Talent Attraction Manager for AT & T
@TheRecruiterGuy Chris Hoyt – Talent Attraction Manager for AT & T
@jobsblog - Microsoft Recruiters Blog
@mtvnetworksjobs – MTV Networks career opportunities
@MTVGamesJobs - MTV Gaming Network is Hiring Now !
@JobsatIntel - Jobs at Intel
@DOScareers – Careers in Foreign Affairs
@IBMUKcareers - IBM UK Career Opportunities
@odesk – oDesk is the marketplace for online workteams
@Raytheon_Jobs - Raytheon currently has over 2000 Job openings
@Kellyjobs - Kelly Services – your employment connection to the world’s most respected companies, when and where you need to work.
@Manpower – Manpower Temporary and Permanent Jobs around the world
@VerizonCareers – Career News and Opportunities at Verizon Wireless
@biotechjobs – Biotech/Pharmaceutical Job and Recruiting News
@AllstateCareers – Job Opportunites with Allstate Insurance
@HersheyCompany - Follow the Talent Solutions Team from The Hershey Company to find out about their Career opportunities in Marketing, Sales, and other disciplines.
@SodexoCareers - Kerry Noone, Marketing Communications Manager for Sodexo’s Talent Acquisition Group
@ADPCareers - ADP is a market leader in HR Solutions as well as the #1 Dealer Management provider in the world.
@Hyattcareers - Learn about Hyatt News and Career Opportunities
@Accenture_Jobs Accenture Career News for the U.S. Tweets by the Accenture US Recruitment Marketing team.
@freelance_jobs – If you want to post or find a freelance job, this is the link to follow.
@sfmobilejobs Jobs for the Mobile Web and Digital Media in Silicon Valley, Seattle, LA and NYC.
@1984Jobs – Find Apple related Job Opportunities
@TwitJobSearch - Twitter Job Search Engine
@Jobsearchnews – Job Search News Tweets
@media_pros - Jobs for Media Pros
@journalism_jobs Follow this link to post your journalism, editorial, PR, and media sales vacancies
@CareerRealism - Sponsors of the Twitter Advice Project (T.A.P. into CAREEREALISM) – Get FREE Advice From Top Career Experts on Twitter Here!
@prsajobcenter - Follow @prsajobcenter for public relations and corporate communication jobs.

Newspapers Tweeting About Jobs and Career Opportunities

@WSJCareers – Wall Street Journal Career News and Opportunities
@NYTimesCareers – New York Times Careers and Opportunities
@AJCJobs Atlanta Journal Jobs Tweets

Helpful Recruiting

@TheJobsGuy – The Jobs Guy (Ken Horst) Visit His blog here
@RickDeare - Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Consultant, Recruiting Trainer and Blogger. Owner of Deare Recruiting Solutions in Minneapolis. His blogs include Blogs: The ContractRecruiter, Naked Recruiting, and Meet The HeadHunter
@Recruiter – Jack Young Executive Recruiter
@AndyinNaples – Career Success Radio Host and Executive Coach
@AHarrisonBarnes Founder and CEO of EmploymentScape
@Harveyclay - Harvey Clay – Professional I.T. Recruiter
@Beckyallen – Sr. Recruiter in Gov’t contract arena
@Nwahlen – Corporate Recruiter
@ATLRecruiter - Executive search and passive candidate development consultant. Owner, Calibre Search Group – specializing in Finance, Accounting, & Banking.
@CindyUnderwood – Vice President of MarketPro- enabling clients to bring the right people onboard.
@JavaSTL – Brad Hogenmiller – Brad recruits for IT, Marketing, Interactive, and SEO jobs.

Helpful Resume Sites and Current Job

@onlineresume – Follow for Resume and Job Search Tips and Trends
@ResumeBear - Follow for the latest news on Job openings, Resume tips and Career Opportunities
@Dawnbugni - Certified Professional Resume Writer
@careertips – Follow Career Tips for Career tips and advice. Career Tips from Career Opportunities Podcast
@Tweet_My_Jobs - Follow to have access to the latest job postings.
@WorkInSports - Sports Jobs, Sports Internships, Sports Careers… Make your passion your career!
@JobAngels – If you have a job opening or need a job – they are great to follow!
@TweetResume – If you would like to have your resume tweeted to 100’s of corporate recruiters send @tweetresume your online resume link. If you have not posted your resume online check out the resumebear.com free online resume builder.

Thank you resumebear for contributing to this information of helpful Twitter sites.

DON’T FORGET, FOLLOW TAMPA EMPLOYMENT GUIDE ON TWITTER TOO!

OUR TWITTER LINK: http://twitter.com/tampaeg

Not sure how to use Twitter or need help starting a Twitter account check back Monday to see a How to video of setting up and using your Twitter account.

Do you have comments that you would like to add? What are some Twitter sites that you are following during your job search process? Leave your comments below so I can post them for others to read!

Carly Sabato

Feature of a Local Jobseeker: David Stanford

A few weeks ago the Tampa Employment Guide announced on the Spot Blog the opportunity to be featured in our weekly Featured Jobseeker blog. This week starts the first of many Feature blogs and we are launching this exciting program with featured jobseeker Davis Stanford, an experienced worker looking for employment due to lay offs at his current job. We wish David luck on his job search and hope that we can help find him success in his journey.

MEET DAVID STANFORD:

HIS RESUME: C:\Documents and Settings\carly.sabato\Desktop\Resume-original_David_Stanford revised.mht (If you can not open this resume copy and paste this link directly in your Internet tab finder and you will be able to view it)



JobSpot: How long have you been looking for a job?
David: For about a month.

JobSpot: How did you find yourself unemployed?
David: I am not unemployed yet. However, my current job at the Kennedy Space Center will be over in September of this year because our contract is up.

JobSpot: What type of work are you exactly looking for?
David: Ideally I would like to stay in the field that I am currently working in. Basically, what I do is analyze drawings, documentations, and field stats to make sure that the work is done and done correctly. My resume highlights my job experience a bit more in depth as well.

However, I am flexible. My experience can be used in other industries as well such as; Lockheed Martin, FedEx, .and the processing of data.

JobSpot: Is there any other field you would be interested in working in?
David: I am up for anything. I also do freelance type work as a Sports Statistician. If I could work in this field full time, than I would be up for that, too.

JobSpot: Are you willing to re-locate?
David: Yes, of course.

JobSpot: How have you been looking for positions?
David: I have attended the job fairs sponsored by the Employment Guide, sent my resume to online job postings, and using my resources, which I have gathered over the years through networking.

JobSpot: What is the most frustrating part of looking for a job?
David: Hearing the horror stories of people going through all the motions and still not finding a job, you lose a bit of confidence. Making sure that you use the correct “buzz words” in your resume and on the companies’ applications. Not being able to get a face-to-face is always a concern; your resume can only do and say so much. It is different than what it used to be, you really have to know someone in the business.

JobSpot: How far have you gotten with hiring positions? For example, have you gotten to the interview process?
David: I have not gotten too far. I know I have only been looking for about a month. I have gotten a few emails, one with some information about the company and another from the president of a bank requesting my salary requirements.

JobSpot: What would you like to see improved in the process of looking for a job?
David: Just being able to get a face-to-face, I want to be able to talk to someone so they can see I am a loyal and hardworking employee and to explain the experience I have.

JobSpot: What value can you bring to an organization? Have you found that age has been a problem in your search and if so what would you say that your maturity would bring to an organization that maybe a person right out of college might not be able to bring?
David: I can bring experience and I think that is a key. I have dealt with real life situations and I know how to handle them properly. I also am a very dedicated and loyal person to any job that I am at. I am the type of person that will not just get up and leave because I was offered a better position somewhere else. I think sometimes with young people they are always trying to move up quickly, while I, on the other hand, am in it for the long run.

JobSpot: Is there anything that you would like to add, or would want an employer to know about you?
David: I’d like them to know I am task oriented and a self starter. I pay attention to detail and do not need to be micromanaged. Loyalty is an important quality in my life and I would bring that attribute into my next job.


JobSpot Suggestion to David: We recommend keeping your cover letter short and sweet--there's a good chance it's not going to be read anyway. But, if you do score a read, make sure it is NOT a generic letter to HR Manager, AnyCorp USA. If your cover letter isn't specific to the job you're applying for, you can be SURE it's not getting read. Once you've addressed it appropriately, take a few sentences to indicate why your previous experience makes you a quality candidate. Whatever you do, don't make false claims (serving coffee to astronauts doesn't make you integral to mission success).

Also, follow up with all of your job leads on a regular basis. Be sure to get back in touch with the president of the bank, for instance, to remind him how interested you are in what he has available.

Good luck David Stanford.

Helpful Links for David to view:

http://blog.employmentguide.com/posts/view/2784739
http://blog.employmentguide.com/posts/view/2727895
http://blog.employmentguide.com/posts/view/2702754
http://blog.employmentguide.com/posts/view/2822461


For any employer that is interested in speaking with David or would like to have David contact you please email me at carly.sabato@employmentguide.com and I will send you his information or contact him with your business contact information.

Do you have any comments or suggestions for David. Or would you like to be featured in a job seeker blog. Leave your comments below.


Carly Sabato

Job Seekers: Researching a Company Before the Interview

Today's blog will address the importance of researching a company before entering that all important interview and I'll also show you the best way to go about doing the research.

How often does your research matter in an interview situation? Great question. More often than not, it will be a case of you telling the employer what you know about the company. But don't be fooled into thinking the employer can't tell if you have done your research on his/her company. Researching is very important. Consider it one of the many steps it takes to land a job; in fact, it is probably one of the most important steps to the interview process. It shows the employer you don't mind doing a little work at home, that you are genuinely interested in the position, you want to outshine your competition and will go the extra mile to do your due diligence in finding the facts before wasting your interviewer's precious time.

Not sure how to research a company before the interview? Check out the "How-To" video I put together to help you figure it all out:

A Three Step Process: Researching a Company Before you Interview for the Job


Carly Sabato

Job Seekers: Research a Company Before the Interview

Today's blog is going to be a how to video blog.  It is going to address the importance of researching a Company before you go into an interview and the best way to go about doing the research.

Researching is very important.  Consider it one of the many steps it takes to land a job.  Do not throw out researching a Company as a non- important step.  It is probably one of the most important steps to the interview process.  

Here is the video:

A Three Step Process:  Researching a Company Before you Interview for the Job

Feature of a Local Jobseeker: David Stanford

A few weeks ago the Tampa Employment Guide announced on the Spot Blog the opportunity to be featured in our weekly Featured Jobseeker blog. This week starts the first of many Feature blogs and we are launching this exciting program with featured jobseeker Davis Stanford, an experienced worker looking for employment due to lay offs at his current job. We wish David luck on his job search and hope that we can help find him success in his journey.

MEET DAVID STANFORD:

HIS RESUME: C:\Documents and Settings\carly.sabato\Desktop\Resume-original_David_Stanford revised.mht (If you can not open this resume copy and paste this link directly in your Internet tab finder and you will be able to view it)



JobSpot: How long have you been looking for a job?
David: For about a month.

JobSpot: How did you find yourself unemployed?
David: I am not unemployed yet. However, my current job at the Kennedy Space Center will be over in September of this year because our contract is up.

JobSpot: What type of work are you exactly looking for?
David: Ideally I would like to stay in the field that I am currently working in. Basically, what I do is analyze drawings, documentations, and field stats to make sure that the work is done and done correctly. My resume highlights my job experience a bit more in depth as well.

However, I am flexible. My experience can be used in other industries as well such as; Lockheed Martin, FedEx, .and the processing of data.

JobSpot: Is there any other field you would be interested in working in?
David: I am up for anything. I also do freelance type work as a Sports Statistician. If I could work in this field full time, than I would be up for that, too.

JobSpot: Are you willing to re-locate?
David: Yes, of course.

JobSpot: How have you been looking for positions?
David: I have attended the job fairs sponsored by the Employment Guide, sent my resume to online job postings, and using my resources, which I have gathered over the years through networking.

JobSpot: What is the most frustrating part of looking for a job?
David: Hearing the horror stories of people going through all the motions and still not finding a job, you lose a bit of confidence. Making sure that you use the correct “buzz words” in your resume and on the companies’ applications. Not being able to get a face-to-face is always a concern; your resume can only do and say so much. It is different than what it used to be, you really have to know someone in the business.

JobSpot: How far have you gotten with hiring positions? For example, have you gotten to the interview process?
David: I have not gotten too far. I know I have only been looking for about a month. I have gotten a few emails, one with some information about the company and another from the president of a bank requesting my salary requirements.

JobSpot: What would you like to see improved in the process of looking for a job?
David: Just being able to get a face-to-face, I want to be able to talk to someone so they can see I am a loyal and hardworking employee and to explain the experience I have.

JobSpot: What value can you bring to an organization? Have you found that age has been a problem in your search and if so what would you say that your maturity would bring to an organization that maybe a person right out of college might not be able to bring?
David: I can bring experience and I think that is a key. I have dealt with real life situations and I know how to handle them properly. I also am a very dedicated and loyal person to any job that I am at. I am the type of person that will not just get up and leave because I was offered a better position somewhere else. I think sometimes with young people they are always trying to move up quickly, while I, on the other hand, am in it for the long run.

JobSpot: Is there anything that you would like to add, or would want an employer to know about you?
David: I’d like them to know I am task oriented and a self starter. I pay attention to detail and do not need to be micromanaged. Loyalty is an important quality in my life and I would bring that attribute into my next job.


JobSpot Suggestion to David: We recommend keeping your cover letter short and sweet--there's a good chance it's not going to be read anyway. But, if you do score a read, make sure it is NOT a generic letter to HR Manager, AnyCorp USA. If your cover letter isn't specific to the job you're applying for, you can be SURE it's not getting read. Once you've addressed it appropriately, take a few sentences to indicate why your previous experience makes you a quality candidate. Whatever you do, don't make false claims (serving coffee to astronauts doesn't make you integral to mission success).

Also, follow up with all of your job leads on a regular basis. Be sure to get back in touch with the president of the bank, for instance, to remind him how interested you are in what he has available.

Good luck David Stanford.

Helpful Links for David to view:

http://blog.employmentguide.com/posts/view/2784739
http://blog.employmentguide.com/posts/view/2727895
http://blog.employmentguide.com/posts/view/2702754
http://blog.employmentguide.com/posts/view/2822461


For any employer that is interested in speaking with David or would like to have David contact you please email me at carly.sabato@employmentguide.com and I will send you his information or contact him with your business contact information.

Do you have any comments or suggestions for David. Or would you like to be featured in a job seeker blog. Leave your comments below.


Carly Sabato

JOB SEEKERS WITH EXPERIENCE BUT NO EDUCATION

The recent economy has led many companies to lay off long time employees in order to cut cost and keep their head above water. Now, employees who have been in the workforce for years are finding themselves with years of experience but no formal degree in education.

Years ago, a college degree was not a requirement to land a job. Many people who graduated from high school were able to land their dream job without benefit of a secondary degree, but times are definitely different today. Many who believed that lacking a secondary education would never hold them back are finding themselves fighting to prove that higher education is not more important than the hands-on experience they have gained over the years.

In this blog, let’s look at the best ways to market what you DO have if your educational background is lacking that higher education degree.

1) Show Off Your Experience: Your resume will demonstrate your skills and abilities as well as highlight your expertise in the field. The best thing to do is detail all professional accomplishments, technical skills, results of your work, and your industry knowledge on your resume. Draw attention to leadership positions you have held in your field or within your community or in organizations you have worked/ volunteered with.

2) Alternative Learning Shows Initiative: Alternative learning can include certification in industry type programs or seminars you have attended and completed. These extra credentials show that you care about staying up-to-date with your skills and knowledge within your industry.

3) Association Activities Count Too: Many companies offer career development programs through industry associations. Being active with these types of programs gives you additional skills and knowledge in your field. Highlight this type of experience; it will enhance your qualifications.

4) Experience to a Degree: Research local colleges and universities for programs that fall in the line of work you do. Many secondary institutes will give you course credit as long as you can provide proof of proficiency in your field.

5) Go Get a Degree: Finding yourself out of work could mean a new opportunity for you. Think about going back to school. There are a variety of programs that fit all different types of lifestyles. There are also fast track programs for adults that will help you earn a degree in half the time.

6) Show You are Earning a Degree: Make sure to note that you are in the process of earning a degree somewhere on your resume and/ or application. This demonstrates your dedication to your career field as well as your dedication to education. It will also tell your prospective employers that you are adamant about staying current with new ideas and trends and staying fresh in your skills.

7) Great References Can Go a Long Way: References from colleagues or high ranking industry professionals will say a lot about your personal character and professional standing.

Don’t let your lack of education stand in the way of you getting a job. Some companies require that you have a college degree but if you have years of real experience in the related field, APPLY ANYWAY! Sometimes, a company will give you a trial-based position to determine your aptitude and to ensure you actually do have the skills you say that you can do.

DON’T BE DISCOURAGED, KEEP THIS IN MIND:

Bill Gates (founder of Microsoft), Michael Dell ( Founder of Dell Inc.), Richard Branson (Founder of the Virgin Brand- Virgin Records and Virgin Atlantic Airways), and Steve Paul aka Steve Jobs ( co-founder of Apple Inc) Mary Kay Ash (Founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc.) never received a college degree. Yet, for all intents and purposes, are some of the most successful people in business today.

Have any comments or suggestions for people in this situation. Leave them below so I can post them on the blog for others to read.
Carly Sabato

Feature of a Local Jobseeker: David Stanford

A few weeks ago the Tampa Employment Guide announced on the Spot Blog the opportunity to be featured in our weekly Featured Jobseeker blog. This week starts the first of many Feature blogs and we are launching this exciting program with featured jobseeker Davis Stanford, an experienced worker looking for employment due to lay offs at his current job. We wish David luck on his job search and hope that we can help find him success in his journey.

MEET DAVID STANFORD:

HIS RESUME: C:\Documents and Settings\carly.sabato\Desktop\Resume-original_David_Stanford revised.mht (If you can not open this resume copy and paste this link directly in your Internet tab finder and you will be able to view it)



JobSpot: How long have you been looking for a job?
David: For about a month.

JobSpot: How did you find yourself unemployed?
David: I am not unemployed yet. However, my current job at the Kennedy Space Center will be over in September of this year because our contract is up.

JobSpot: What type of work are you exactly looking for?
David: Ideally I would like to stay in the field that I am currently working in. Basically, what I do is analyze drawings, documentations, and field stats to make sure that the work is done and done correctly. My resume highlights my job experience a bit more in depth as well.

However, I am flexible. My experience can be used in other industries as well such as; Lockheed Martin, FedEx, .and the processing of data.

JobSpot: Is there any other field you would be interested in working in?
David: I am up for anything. I also do freelance type work as a Sports Statistician. If I could work in this field full time, than I would be up for that, too.

JobSpot: Are you willing to re-locate?
David: Yes, of course.

JobSpot: How have you been looking for positions?
David: I have attended the job fairs sponsored by the Employment Guide, sent my resume to online job postings, and using my resources, which I have gathered over the years through networking.

JobSpot: What is the most frustrating part of looking for a job?
David: Hearing the horror stories of people going through all the motions and still not finding a job, you lose a bit of confidence. Making sure that you use the correct “buzz words” in your resume and on the companies’ applications. Not being able to get a face-to-face is always a concern; your resume can only do and say so much. It is different than what it used to be, you really have to know someone in the business.

JobSpot: How far have you gotten with hiring positions? For example, have you gotten to the interview process?
David: I have not gotten too far. I know I have only been looking for about a month. I have gotten a few emails, one with some information about the company and another from the president of a bank requesting my salary requirements.

JobSpot: What would you like to see improved in the process of looking for a job?
David: Just being able to get a face-to-face, I want to be able to talk to someone so they can see I am a loyal and hardworking employee and to explain the experience I have.

JobSpot: What value can you bring to an organization? Have you found that age has been a problem in your search and if so what would you say that your maturity would bring to an organization that maybe a person right out of college might not be able to bring?
David: I can bring experience and I think that is a key. I have dealt with real life situations and I know how to handle them properly. I also am a very dedicated and loyal person to any job that I am at. I am the type of person that will not just get up and leave because I was offered a better position somewhere else. I think sometimes with young people they are always trying to move up quickly, while I, on the other hand, am in it for the long run.

JobSpot: Is there anything that you would like to add, or would want an employer to know about you?
David: I’d like them to know I am task oriented and a self starter. I pay attention to detail and do not need to be micromanaged. Loyalty is an important quality in my life and I would bring that attribute into my next job.


JobSpot Suggestion to David: We recommend keeping your cover letter short and sweet--there's a good chance it's not going to be read anyway. But, if you do score a read, make sure it is NOT a generic letter to HR Manager, AnyCorp USA. If your cover letter isn't specific to the job you're applying for, you can be SURE it's not getting read. Once you've addressed it appropriately, take a few sentences to indicate why your previous experience makes you a quality candidate. Whatever you do, don't make false claims (serving coffee to astronauts doesn't make you integral to mission success).

Also, follow up with all of your job leads on a regular basis. Be sure to get back in touch with the president of the bank, for instance, to remind him how interested you are in what he has available.

Good luck David Stanford.

Helpful Links for David to view:

http://blog.employmentguide.com/posts/view/2784739
http://blog.employmentguide.com/posts/view/2727895
http://blog.employmentguide.com/posts/view/2702754
http://blog.employmentguide.com/posts/view/2822461


For any employer that is interested in speaking with David or would like to have David contact you please email me at carly.sabato@employmentguide.com and I will send you his information or contact him with your business contact information.

Do you have any comments or suggestions for David. Or would you like to be featured in a job seeker blog. Leave your comments below.


Carly Sabato