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"JOB SEARCH RESOURCE"
"Here, at whatever hour you come, you will find Light, help and human kindness." ___ Albert Schweitzer
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MAY 1, 2005 VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1 |
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Welcome to your "Job Search Resource" newsletter! Dedicated to the support and success of job seekers everywhere.
In this issue:
1. News 4. Mailbag: questions from our readers
News: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao addressed the challenges of retirement security at a roundtable discussion last week. As part of the “60 Stops in 60 Days” tour, Secretary Chao visited New Orleans outlining President Bush's plans to strengthen the retirement security of America's workers. It's important for all of us that the defined benefit pension system works and that the promises made to workers enrolled in these plans are kept. Secretary of Labor Chao said that “We must move ahead with reform of the Social Security system because our children's retirement security must be protected. We must make Social Security permanently sound and not leave the problems the system faces for another day.” Chao noted that the Administration recognizes the government has made promises through the Social Security system it cannot afford to keep. In 2017, the government will begin to pay out more in benefits than it collects in payroll taxes – shortfalls then will grow larger with each year. By 2041, when today's younger workers begin to retire, the system will be bankrupt.
Does Your Resume Lack Vision? by David Richter You’re just getting over the shock of having become unemployed. You know you need to begin a job search, but you may not know the best way to proceed, or where to start. More than likely, you will dust off your old resume and modify it to include your most recent job experience. Most people search the classifieds and Internet job sites for job openings matching their qualifications. They then submit their resumes to these postings. You will probably do the same with your modified resume. If you follow this routine, you will very likely experience a long and frustrating job search. At the end of this exhausting journey, you will find yourself in a job that doesn’t truly capitalize on your unique gifts or talents, nor compensates you according to your worth. Most job seekers go through this. The job market is especially lean for higher paying positions, yet flooded with good candidates. Your competition is huge and not about to go away. In this climate, mediocrity will not bring you success. You must take a different path. The best place to start is with a vision. What is your vision for yourself? Imagine some of the unique and fulfilling qualities your next job can have. What unique gifts and talents can you bring to the table that set you apart from the crowd and make this next job all the more enjoyable? Write all this down. You are learning how to write a resume that will yield very positive results. This is truly an opportunity for you to look at your career from a fresh perspective. By translating your vision and differentiating qualities into a new resume, you are giving yourself an opportunity very few job seekers experience. Your resume will spark the interest and grab the attention of the employer reading it. You will gain immeasurably as you stand head and shoulders above your competition, get called for the right interviews and receive financially healthy offers. A successful job search starts with a powerful vision for yourself and your career, and a strong, well-written resume that reflects that vision. Be creative with this. Hold yourself to no boundaries. Allow your imagination to soar. Your efforts will pay off handsomely. Copyright © 2003-2006 TopDog Group All rights reserved.
Consider that your goal may only be accomplished by going to places you haven't yet been in your consciousness. You may need to step outside your comfort zone, pushing past self-created barriers to where success resides. The trip will be worth the effort invested.
Mailbag: Questions from our Readers
Tom writes: "What is the best response to the question asked during an interview, 'So Tom, what is your salary requirement for this position?'"
Tom: I always tell my clients to never give salary information at an interview. Doing so may either disqualify you or lock you in to a salary that is lower than your worth. One response is to say your salary is negotiable, and leave it at that. There is just no need to discuss compensation at this early stage.
John writes: "Toward the end of my interview, I used your strategy of asking for the offer. Apparently, no other candidate my interviewer met with did that! That simple action led to being called back for a second round of interviews with four upper-level managers. It's scheduled for next week. Hopefully I can write you another success story out of it!"
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To your success,
President TopDog Group
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