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Some of the factors to consider:

• Do they pay other people who do this work? Do their competitors?
• Am I learning enough from this interaction to call this part of my education?
• Is this public work with my name on it, or am I just saving them cash to do a job they should pay for?
• If I get paid, is it more likely the organization will

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Author: Seth Godin | Source: Should You Work for Free? | Subject: Miscellaneous

Whether you’re in an interview or rewriting your resume, here are some suggestions for managing your professional image in a job search. They’re organized by the reasons you may not have been working, but the advice can be catered to different situations:
If you were laid off
Their objections: “There must have been something wrong with you at your previous job.”
Your messaging:

• Be careful

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Author: Priscilla Claman | Source: The Right Way to Tell Your Out-of-Work Story | Original Publication: HBR Blog Network | Subject: Interviewing

Author: Bud Caddell | Source: how to be happy in business – venn diagram | Subjects: Career (Self) Exploration, Uncategorized

JibberJobber is like a personal relationship manager that allows you to do everything you need to do to manage a job search and optimize your network relationships – for the duration of your career!

Source: Jason Alba | Subjects: Internet Resources, The Job Search, Time Management & Personal Productivity

With the largest database of online employee salary data in the world, PayScale provides an immediate and precise snapshot of the job market. Their real-time profiling system indexes custom employee attributes (such as industry-specific certifications) an

Source: PayScale | Subjects: Benefits Negotiation, Internet Resources

Salary Source is a fee-based tool for assessing the current market value for any of over 350 benchmark positions. With Salary Source, you are guaranteed to receive at least three different survey sources for every position. You are also able to specify wh

Source: HR Answers Inc. | Subject: Benefits Negotiation

InterviewTrue produces and markets a low-cost Online
Interviewing System? (OIS) that greatly enhances the preparedness, communication ability, screening and assessment process of candidates in multiple environments.

Source: RezFuzion | Subject: Interviewing

1. Does your resume have an objective or summary statement?
   Answer: My resume is targeted to my current career goal and includes my desired job title in a Career Summary section.
   Monster’s Feedback: The most effective resumes have an objective or summary that includes a clear job target. This enables hiring managers to understand your career goals and qualifications at the beginning of the resume.
2. How

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Source: Resume Readiness Quiz | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subject: Resumes

The first pair of eyes to look at your resume may not be human. Many companies scan resumes into a database, and then select applicants by searching keywords. So you need to include a broad range of the right keywords in your resume. Determine what ones to include by checking job listings to see which buzzwords appear in the descriptions of positions that interest you. … [ Read more ]

Author: Dona DeZube | Source: Monster Career News email newsletter | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subject: Resumes

Check your resume for these four must-haves:

1. An error-free presentation—no typos and a consistent design.
2. A clear focus with an easily determined job objective.
3. Evidence of your accomplishments; show that you went above and beyond your job duties.
4. Keyword density. Include industry keywords so your resume will be found in electronic applicant searches.

Author: Kim Isaacs | Source: Monster.com newsletter | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subject: Resumes

Have three points to drive home and an anecdote to support each one. If you’re applying for a sales position, maybe the points are: “I’ve sold before,” “I have great contacts,” and “I understand this business.” “This may seem obvious,” says the former McKinsey recruiter, “but you’d be surprised how many people come in with zero structure to what they’re saying. If you’ve thought ahead … [ Read more ]

Source: Jungle Jobs email | Original Publication: MBA Jungle | Subjects: Miscellaneous, Quick Tips

Author: John Wooden | Source: Coach Wooden Website | Original Publication: coachwooden.com | Subjects: Miscellaneous, Uncategorized

Ask questions about new products, how research and development is structured at the company, management strategies at the company, how the company has changed, and potential product growth.

Source: PayScale | Subjects: “Interviewing” Companies, Interviewing

• Are there any recent or anticipated changes in the structure of the organization (mergers, cutbacks)?
• Can you describe a typical day in this role?
• Do you encourage participation in community or professional activities?
• Does your company require that I sign a non-compete agreement?
• How are people evaluated in

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Source: PayScale | Subjects: “Interviewing” Companies, Interviewing

Interviewing is about selling. Keep these three points in mind:

1. The product you’re selling is you. Give them reasons to buy.
2. Tell them what you can do for them. Emphasize what you can bring to the company‚ department and position.
3. Convince them that your product is better than the competition’s.

Author: Carole Martin | Source: Monster Finance Update newsletter | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subjects: Interview Skills, Interviewing

Be prepared to give examples and talk about yourself in terms of your skills.

• Creative Skills: Develop models, experiment, apply theory, synthesize, predict, create new ideas, use imagination.
• Organizing Skills: Keep deadlines, details, accept responsibility, reason, use logic, make contacts, arrangements, decisions, clarify, clerical skills.
• Numerical Skills: Use computational and statistical abilities, inventory.

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Source: PayScale | Subjects: Interview Skills, Interviewing

• Organizational goals
• Relative size of firm
• Growth potential for security
• Percent of annual sales growth last five years
• Array of product or service line
• Who are competitors?
• Reputation
• Organization structure by product line
• Geographical locations –

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Source: PayScale | Subjects: Interview Skills, Interviewing

For the most thorough collection of career resources focused on MBAs, visit MBA Depot’s career center.

Source: MBA Depot | Subject: Internet Resources

Timing is everything in the interview. Let them bring up the subject of money. If you are asked what your salary expectations are too early in the process‚ just say you would rather postpone that discussion until you have more information about the position. Ask‚ “Could you tell me the range budgeted for the position?”

Author: Carole Martin | Source: Monster Careers Update email newsletter | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subject: Benefits Negotiation