Weak Economy Is a Boom Time for Financial Scammers Back in 2009, when Teresa Yeast's husband was laid off from the job he had held for 17 years, she began searching for ways to earn some money. But with two disabled children to care for, she knew she couldn't work outside the home. One day Yeast (pictured, right), 45, noticed an ad in an area newspaper looking for people to work from home creating tiny pins shaped like angels out of beads and ribbon. When the same ad for Darling Angel Pins appeared in her local paper in Platea, Pa., she decided to investigate. Online, she found an attractive, professional-looking website. The money sounded good, too. Yeast mailed her $500, received a box of supplies -- and became one of the millions of Americans victimized by financial scams. Consumer fraud -- the intentional deceit of a consumer -- is nothing new, unfortunately. In 2010 more than 1.3 million Americans complained of consumer fraud. The Dawning Realization That You've Been Had A Shocking Number of Scam Artists Tailoring the Cons to the Times
How to Discover Your True Path in Life We were all moved, and many of us shaken, by the loss of Steve Jobs last week. He inspired us with his vision, his passion for his work and his creative genius. We cheered him when he battled back from being fired at Apple. We so badly wanted him to win his ultimate battle with his unrelenting foe. In reflecting on his life and his beliefs, many of us watched the 2005 Commencement Speech Steve Jobs gave at Stanford University . What stood out most to me are two, beautiful messages: Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. and Because believing that the dots will connect down the road will give you the confidence to follow your heart, even when it leads off the well-worn path. Steve Jobs is imploring these graduates to discover their True Path in life. This was the biggest surprise of all and the most valuable lesson. When we leave childhood behind we often leave behind our own sense of self. I know how difficult this can be. We all have a life force within us.
Resume Tips for College Students If you are a college student looking for a job or internship your resume can look just like everyone else's and that can make your job search challenging. What can you do is to get your resume noticed when all the candidates are basically equal when it comes to their educational background? First of all, you can, and should, do more than just go to class. Add as much experience to your resume as you can - volunteer, intern, work, and/or join school clubs and organizations. Getting additional experience will not only bolster your resume. It will also help you explore career options and help you figure out what you do - and don't - want to do in the future. The next step is to make your resume stand out from the competition. Related: College Student Job Search Tips | College Student Interview Tips | Top 15 Jobs for College Students Image Copyright Getty Images Comstock
3 Ways To Uncover A Hidden Job Most candidates begin their job search online; but did you know that the majority of the jobs in the United States and other countries are never advertised online? In fact, it is estimated that 85% of all available jobs are filled before they ever reach the help wanted section. By learning the secrets to finding these potential opportunities, you can unlock a treasure trove of opportunities. While the economy is still not what it once was, unemployment among white collar workers is at roughly 6% rather than the dismal 9%+ that we often hear about in the media. What this means is that there are jobs to be had, even if the market is a little tighter! I know this is true because so many of my executive level clients have gotten job offers over the past year. If you are thinking of taking a new step in your career, here are a few tips to help you uncover a ‘hidden’ role, despite less than ideal economic circumstances: Identify Your Target Companies Determine Your Point of Contact
Four Easy Steps to Apply for the Right Job the Right Way… Many times when a client comes in to ask for assistance, the first item they want to ask is if I think this is the right job for them. My first question back to them is, ”What do you think about it? Do you think this is the right job for you to apply to?” This is usually met with a blank stare, and then the reply “If I knew that, I would not have asked! That is why I came here!” Then we both have a chuckle, and I introduce folks to a process that helps them to figure out if this is the right job for them, and then how to apply for the right job, the right way – with a targeted approach that shows features and benefits. 4 Easy steps to apply for the right job, the right way – get organized first! As you can see from this picture, I have developed a simple workbook saved in a Rich Text Format, so that you can download this file and use it for yourself regardless of what word processing application you are using. Pick your Persona – where will you apply?
10 Reasons Why People Get Fired I didn’t say this was going to be a happy post. But sometimes looking at the darker sides of a career, we can learn how to improve it. Avoid the potholes in the future. And for the purpose of this post, “fired” is used as a general term. So here are 10 ways: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Of course there are more than 10 reasons. Or quit on your own terms. What are the ways that most ring true for you? Thanks CarbonNYC for the photo via Flickr Tim Tyrell-Smith is the creator of Tim’s Strategy. Tim Tyrell-Smith – who has written 527 posts on Tim's Strategy®. Written by: Tim Tyrell-SmithTags: business | courses | draw people | employment | fired | firing | got fired | hartman personality profile | job interview | lot | management | people | reason | reasons | smart people | social psychology | stays | termination of employment | whyCategories: Career And Life Development
5 Things You Need to Do to Get a Job Two construction workers sat down to lunch. Worker #1 took out his turkey sandwich and eagerly started eating. Worker #2 tentatively opened his first sandwich. Examining it, he exclaimed, “Yuck, peanut butter,” and tossed it aside. Many job seekers behave a lot like Worker #2. [See The 50 Best Careers for 2011.] Decide where you want to go next. Review trends and industries with career potential and determine if there are matches between your skills and interests and those fields. Once you know your direction, optimize your resume. [See What the American Jobs Act Means for You.] Position yourself as an expert. Don’t just create profiles and forget about them. The key to a successful job hunt is to network generously. [See Job Outlook Improving for the Class of 2012.] Communicate your value. When you take steps to help yourself and resist scapegoating the economy or bad luck, you have a much better chance of enjoying your lunch—and the job you’ll have a better chance of landing.
[R]energize Your Job Hunt in 8 Steps “My job hunt is stuck in the mud. I know I need to fix it, but I’m feeling overwhelmed and I’ve got no energy left. I’ve tried everything, and nothing seems to work.” Does this ring true for you? The simple truth is: Hunting for a job can be tiring, demoralizing, and frustrating. We all hear the longer you are out of work, the harder it is to get work. There are things you can do to [r]energize your job hunt. 1. Treat it with the same sense of professionalism that you would bring to any employment. 2. Imagine yourself in the surroundings of your next job, and then embrace the job hunt as the necessary process to get you there. 3. Are you frozen in place by a fear of possible future failure? 4. Figure out who are the members of your support system – your family, friends, other job hunters you meet at networking groups, members of your church or synagogue and so on. 5. You can’t be everywhere, all the time. 6. 7. 8. Eat healthy. I’m always interested to hear from readers. Happy hunting!
5 Signs Your Resumé is Passé - InsideTech.com Get a Job >> Browse Articles >> Resume Prep Get a Job >> Browse Articles >> Job Search Tips The workplace is not what it was five years ago. The most successful candidates are those who are ready and willing to adapt to a changing landscape. And sometimes, it’s the most minute details that make all the difference. Does your resumé speak to the modern hiring manager? #1: You’ve forced it to fit onto one page You’ve reduced your font size to eight, eliminated margins altogether and left out key information about yourself, all to conform to that age-old “one page resumé” rule. Don’t get me wrong: Your resumé should be concise. #2: You list an objective Of course you’re looking to gain more experience in the field/sector/type of company to which you’re applying. At this point in the selection process, hiring managers are far more interested in what you can do for them than what they can do for you. If you want to explain why you’re applying for the job, say so in your cover letter.