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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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SEPTEMBER 7, 2005 VOLUME 1, NUMBER 10 |
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Welcome to your "Job Search Resource" newsletter! Dedicated to the support and success of job seekers everywhere.
In this issue:
4. Mailbag: questions from our readers
According to the US Department of Labor, the advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Aug. 20 was 2,607,000, an increase of 36,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,571,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,582,500, an increase of 6,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,576,000. In the week ending Aug. 27, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 320,000, an increase of 3,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 317,000. The 4-week moving average was 316,750, an increase of 1,250 from the previous week's revised average of 315,500. The largest increases in initial claims for the week were in New York (+1,030), North Carolina (+1,011), Virginia (+755), Nevada (+541), and Tennessee (+496), while the largest decreases were in South Carolina (-1,730), Georgia (-1,630), California (-1,448), Florida (-1,148), and Iowa (-970). The Census Bureau released figures last week indicating that the number of Americans who fell into poverty rose to 37 million, or 12.7% of the population, up 1.1 million from 2003. This marks the fourth straight increase in the government's annual poverty measure. Close to a third of these people are children. The Census Bureau also said household income remained flat, standing at $44,389, and that the number of people without health insurance edged up by about 800,000 to 45.8 million people.
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.
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” ___ Albert Schweitzer
Mailbag: Questions from our Readers Flora writes: "I applied to a company a long time ago. Recently I was scheduled for an interview, but I can't remember what position I applied for! Will this be counted against me? What should I do?" Flora: There's a real simple way around this. All you have to do is go to the company's web site and look under 'employment opportunities'. There will usually be a listing of all current job openings available. Something from that list will jog your memory and you will be able to go to your interview prepared. If you are unsuccessful in finding the position for which you applied, then I would suggest you ask the interviewer (at the time you are interviewing for the job) to review with you a description of the responsibilities of the position at hand. It's a fair question. You really don't have to tip your hand and inform the company of your memory lapse.
Alan writes: "After five interviews with the same company, I just received an offer. I'm not sure how many more interviews I could have gone through, but I can tell you the effort was well worth it. The offer is exceedingly good, although at your suggestion I think I will negotiate for even more! Thanks for all your interview suggestions." Well done, Alan!
Sept 7, 2005 National Career Fairs Boston, MA Sept 12, 2005 National Career Fairs East Hartford, CT Sept 12, 2005 National Career Fairs Richmond, VA Sept 12, 2005 National Career Fairs Tampa, FL Sept 13, 2005 National Career Fairs Miami, FL Sept 14, 2005 National Career Fairs LA, CA Sept 13, 2005 Sales Trax Albuquerque, NM Sept 13, 2005 Sales Trax Indianapolis, IN Sept 14, 2005 GRS Career Fair Cranberry, PA Sept 14, 2005 GRS Career Fair Reno, NV Sept 14, 2005 Sales Trax New Orleans, LA Sept 19, 2005 National Career Fairs Harrisburg, PA Sept 19, 2005 National Career Fairs New York, NY Sept 19, 2005 National Career Fairs Columbus, OH Sept 19, 2005 National Career Fairs Fort Worth, TX Sept 20, 2005 National Career Fairs Memphis, TN Sept 20, 2005 Sales Trax Birmingham, AL Sept 20, 2005 Career Summit Irvine, CA Sept 20, 2005 Career Summit Denver, CO Sept 20, 2005 Hire Quest Santa Ana, CA Sept 20, 2005 Hire Quest Seattle, WA Sept 21, 2005 Hire Quest LA, CA Sept 21, 2005 Hire Quest Tigard, OR Sept 21, 2005 National Career Fairs Las Vegas, NV Sept 22, 2005 National Career Fairs Edison, NJ Sept 21, 2005 Career Summit LA, CA Sept 21, 2005 Career Summit Bellevue, WA Sept 21, 2005 Job Expo New York, NY Sept 21, 2005 Sales Trax Secaucus, NJ Sept 21, 2005 Sales Trax Beachwood, OH Sept 21, 2005 Diversity Career Fair Atlanta GA Sept 22, 2005 Career Summit Portland, OR Sept 22, 2005 Career Summit Ontario, CA Sept 22, 2005 Hire Quest Ontario, CA Sept 22, 2005 Hire Quest Woodland Hills, CA Sept 26, 2005 GRS Career Fair Cranberry, PA Sept 26, 2005 National Career Fairs Oakbrook, IL Sept 27, 2005 National Career Fairs Houston, TX Sept 27, 2005 National Career Fairs Bellevue, WA Sept 28, 2005 National Career Fairs Albuquerque, NM Sept 28, 2005 National Career Fairs Portland, OR
To your success,
President TopDog Group
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