My Gift To You!

If I could give you a gift this Holiday Season it would be the gift of high self-esteem.  A Job Search, especially a lengthy job search can take it’s toll, on even the most confident person.
Self-esteem is a term used in psychology to reflect your appraisal or your own worth. Self-esteem encompasses beliefs and emotions.
It is normal for you to identify with your career. When you are not employed, your belief system and emotions change and can actually sabotage your ability to find a job.
Take time this Holiday Season to remember that you are not defined by your employment status. Reflect back on a time when you were confident and at the top of your "game". That is the person who needs to conduct your search. Your cover letters, phone calls and interviews will greatly improve when you KNOW you are the best person for the job!
If you have not yet taken advantage of our free resume review, click here:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/resume_tool.php

Remember to register for the upcoming Free Job Seeker Training Webinars:

December 28th @ 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) - Self-Talk Controls the Success or Failure of Your Search

• Learn how self-talk affects your search
• Identify your barriers to success
• Complete a self-esteem evaluation & compile your results

January 5th @ 3:00 PM EST (2:00 PM CST) - What to do if you're NOT Hired!

• Learn why a strong follow up process can result in a future job offer
• Understand who to follow up with if you are not hired
• Know why the timing of your follow up is so critical

*Log into the Career Portal and click on the Webinar Tab for the dates listed above and register by clicking the registration link.
To Your Successful Career Search,
THR Partners

Career Advisor 12/16/2010

Have you set 10 non-negotiable goals for 2011? If you are going to succeed at your job search, now is the time to identify what is most important to you in the coming year. When you have a clear picture of what you are attempting to achieve, it will keep you motivated to put additional effort into your search.
The problem with most goals is they get the same attention as New Year’s Resolutions. Most are forgotten in a matter of days or weeks. This year write down 10 goals for yourself in various areas of your life which could include: career, health, financial, personal, spiritual, philanthropic, education and any other area that is important to you.
Write down your goal, followed by 4 or 5 action items which are specific steps you will take to achieve each goal you have set. Next, date each action item. When you write goals down, identify steps and date them, you have greatly improved the probability that they will become your reality in the coming year.
The important last step is to post them where you can see and read them daily. When you get frustrated in your search, keep reading them to stay motivated. Let the people you care about know your goals so they can also help you achieve them.
MUST READS
It is important for you to be aware of trends in the profession you are targeting in your search. Trade Publications can provide this information and the articles often uncover possible job opportunities.
Our Career Portal gives you access to a wide variety of Trade Publications that offer a free six-month subscription. Click here to see the list of available Trade Publications:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/magazine.php

FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS
You may register for the Free Training Webinars by clicking the WEBINARS Tab on the left hand side of our Career Portal Home Page. Remember to register for our upcoming free job seeker training webinars! The Webinars consist of 20 minutes of training and 40 minutes of Q&A where our Trainer addresses the questions that are MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU. No questions are off limits.
December 16th @ 4:00 PM EST) - Secrets to Ace Any Interview

• Learn why it is not always the most qualified job seeker who gets hired
• Learn 13 specific tips to ace interviews

December 20th @ 11:00 AM EST  - What to do when Networking Efforts are NOT Working

• Actions you can take to consistently increase your network
• Identify what you need to change to obtain better results
• Become comfortable with networking

December 28th @ 2:00 PM EST  - Self-Talk controls the Success or Failure of Your Search

• Learn how self-talk affects your search
• Identify your barriers to success
• Complete a self-esteem evaluation & compile your results

*Log into the Career Portal and click on the WEBINAR Tab. Then click on the calendar for the dates listed above and register by clicking the webinar registration links.
Your Login Information:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com

TIP FOR THE WEEK
Remember the Holidays are about "who" you are, not about "what" you can give to others. If you are not working, you should not add to your debt.
You can buy containers at a dollar store and fill them with 52 memories that your friends and family can read throughout the coming year. All this costs is one dollar for the container and your time!
Another easy gift idea is to write down your cherished family recipes and share them with others.
You can also donate your "time". Give certificates to your family members to babysit for them, help them with gardening or snow shoveling, cook a meal for them, or offer any other services they would appreciate.

To Your Successful Career Search,

Arrive at Your Interview Prepared

Many times you have several versions of your resume.  Make sure you take copies of the same resume you originally sent to them to your interview. Bring copies for everyone involved in the interviewing process. Always bring one or two extra copies of your resume. Never assume they have the copy you originally sent. You want to provide each person in the interview a folder containing this information. Print your name and contact information on the tab of your folders.  This will position you above the candidates who do not bring their resume to their interview.
In addition you will want to bring:

• List of references (3 past supervisors, 1 personal)
• The list should include their work and home phone numbers, cell phone if available and email address.
• Reference letters (if you have them)
• Performance reviews (if they are stellar)
• Grade transcript (if you are a recent student)
• Writing sample (if written communication skills are a requirement of the position)
• Portfolio (if the position is "creative")

When you are inquiring about the next step in the process, you take out your planner and write down the date or enter it in your calendar on your phone which is set on mute. This will impress the interviewer and they may note that you are organized.
Use this URL to go directly to the free resume review:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/resume_tool.php

Remember to register for the upcoming Free Job Seeker Training Webinars:

December 16th @ 4:00 PM EST (3:00 PM CST) - Secrets to Ace Any Interview

• Learn why it is not always the most qualified job seeker who gets hired
• Learn 13 specific tips to ace interviews

December 20th @ 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) - What to do when Networking Efforts are NOT Working

• Actions you can take to consistently increase your network
• Identify what you need to change to obtain better results
• Become comfortable with networking

December 28th @ 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) - Self-Talk Controls the Success or Failure of Your Search

• Learn how self-talk affects your search
• Identify your barriers to success
• Complete a self-esteem evaluation & compile your results

*Log into the Career Portal and click on the Webinar Tab for the dates listed above and register by clicking the registration link at www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com.

To Your Successful Career Search,

Career Advisor 12/2/2010

HOT TOPIC
Yesterday set a record for the highest number of job seekers who attended our Training Webinar titled "New Year, New Job: How to Get Hired Fast During The Holiday Season!" Over 1,000 job seekers enjoyed the no-nonsense approach of our two guest speakers who are on a mission to get America back to work!

If you did not have the opportunity to participate live, we have listed the link to the recorded call below so that you may take advantage of the great information shared. They even explained how to identify companies who post blind ads! This webinar recording is filled with ideas that can help you land a job faster. If you are serious about finding a job, you should listen to this Webinar. Our guest speakers also offered additional written training material titled "3 Job Search Lies That Keep You Unemployed - Are They Draining YOUR Bank Account?" Listen to the Webinar Recording to learn how to access this free information.
Use the following link to listen to the Recorded Webinar Presentation titled "New Year, New Job: How to Get Hired Fast During The Holiday Season!":
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/library.php?content_id=216

MUST READS
This is a great time to read and review your resume and cover letter as if you were a hiring authority. Ask yourself the following questions:

• Is your Career Summary rich with key words?
• Does your resume and cover letter stress your accomplishments?
• Could someone else use your resume, or is it unique to what YOU can bring to the table?
• If you were an employer, would you want to arrange an interview to learn more about you?

More and more resumes are being screened out by automated systems. If you don’t want to be screened out by a computer or a Human Resource Assistant, take time to have your resume reviewed for free.
Use this URL to go directly to the free resume review:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/resume_tool.php

FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS
You may register for the Free Training Webinars by clicking the WEBINARS Tab on the left hand side of our Career Portal Home Page. Remember to register for our upcoming free job seeker training webinars! The Webinars consist of 20 minutes of training and 40 minutes of Q&A where our Trainer addresses the questions that are MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU. No questions are off limits.

December 10th @ 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) - The Internet can Turbo Charge your Search Efforts

• Learn how a Domain Name can position you to succeed in your search
• Understand how a BLOG or entries on Twitter can attract hiring authorities
• Learn new techniques to find a job

December 16th @ 4:00 PM EST (3:00 PM CST) - Secrets to Ace Any Interview

• Learn why it is not always the most qualified job seeker who gets hired
• Learn 13 specific tips to ace interviews

December 20th @ 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) - What to do when Networking Efforts are NOT Working

• Actions you can take to consistently increase your network
• Identify what you need to change to obtain better results
• Become comfortable with networking

*Log into the Career Portal and click on the WEBINAR Tab. Then click on the calendar for the dates listed above and register by clicking the webinar registration links.
Your Login Information is:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com

TIP FOR THE WEEK
You need to prepare for the question "what is your desired salary" before filling out an application or scheduling an interview. Often a hiring authority will hold you to the salary you listed when you filled out their application form whether in person or online. Whenever possible, put the word "negotiable" or "open" rather than listing a specific amount. If you do list an amount, make sure you research the salary range if you want to be considered for the position. Always put plus signs behind your current salary as well as desired salary. When you are asked about the plus signs, you explain that those represent your benefits, bonuses and incentives. When you are extended an offer you plan to review the entire package, not just the salary offered. This will allow you to negotiate more effectively when an offer is extended.

To Your Successful Career Search, THR Partners

Career Advisor

We are excited to announce an additional job seeker Webinar with two "outstanding" guest speakers on December 1st at 2:00 PM CST (3:00 PM EST), entitled: "New Year, New Job: How to Get Hired Fast During The Holiday Season!" This Webinar is a MUST ATTEND! They will reveal the latest job search tactics that are working right NOW, to help you find a job faster in December and January.

Here's a sample of what you'll discover during this Webinar:

• How to find a job in only 6-8 weeks, while others take 33 weeks -- or longer. Hint: They're doing 3 things differently from you. What do they know that you don't? Find out on this webinar!
• What to do when nobody's hiring. You will be given the recruiter's "Secret Password" that cracks open the job market instantly. Get ready for the revelation of your working life when you hear this one word!
• How to stop employers from ignoring you in December and January. If you're applying for jobs you KNOW you're perfect for -- and you get no response -- you can end that frustration when you learn this simple technique
• Real stories from real people who found jobs fast. Discover how one Minneapolis man got hired in only 30 days by making simple changes to his resume ... how two Detroit women found jobs in November after only 6 weeks ...

AND, much, much more (including a Q&A session)

Register today with the link listed below:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/mrx.php

MUST READS
If you are trying to reveal additional job leads, it’s important that you read Trade Publications. All Professions have Trade Publications that include classified ads. However, there are more job leads in the articles within the Trade Publication. They refer to companies who have promoted individuals, companies who are acquiring other companies and those that are expanding. These leads are not followed up by many job seekers so you will have less competition when applying to these prospects. You can obtain FREE copies of many trade publications within our Career Portal. If you’re not sure what publications to read, ask individuals who are employed in the profession you are targeting!

FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS

You may register for the free training webinars by clicking the WEBINARS tab on the left hand side of our Career Portal Home Page. Remember to register for our upcoming free job seeker training webinars! The Webinars consist of 20 minutes of training and 40 minutes of Q&A where our Trainer addresses the questions that are most important to YOU. No questions are off limits.

November 18th @ 1:00 PM CST (2:00 PM EST) - Why the End of the Year is the BEST Time to Job Search

• How to book interviews during the holidays
• Why is the end of the year a great time to interview?
• What you need to do right now to accelerate your search

November 22nd @ 11:00 AM CST (12:00 PM EST) - The Importance of "Changing Things Up"

• Analyze the results of your current search
• Review actions that need to be discontinued
• Identify and implement necessary changes

December 2nd @ 10:00 AM CST (11:00 AM EST) - You’ve Lost Enthusiasm to Job Search - Now What?

• How to conduct a reality check
• Learn how and where to get support
• Know what actions to take

*Log into the Career Portal and click on the WEBINAR Tab. Then click on the calendar for the dates listed above and register by clicking the webinar registration links.

TIP FOR THE WEEK

If the holidays are "getting you down", volunteer your time! It’s always a good idea to "pay it forward" and help others. Many hiring authorities also volunteer their time and you never know who you might meet and what doors other volunteers might be able to open for you. It is also a fact that there are "paid" positions within many non-profit organization.

It’s Time to Conduct a Thorough Review of Your Job Search Efforts

If you have been conducting your search for more than 120 days you need to identify where to make changes.

You can’t continue to conduct your search in the same way and expect different results. It might be time to change your job targets, it may be time to revise your resume, it may be time to expand your location criteria, it may be time to accept a temp, contract or consulting opportunity. You may need to attend more networking events or join a job club in your area. For the next week track the number of hours dedicated to your search process. Often to obtain better results, you just need to dedicate more time to your search.

We can provide you with a free resume review. Log into our career portal and click on Resume Tools or click on "sign up for free resume review" in your My To-Do List in the center of your home page. Let one of our experts provide you with tips on how to improve your resume. Implement one new idea each week for the next month in order to improve your current results.

Use this URL to go directly to the free resume review:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/resume_tool.php

Remember to register for the upcoming Free Job Seeker Training Webinars:

November 18th @ 1:00 PM CST - Why the End of the Year is the BEST Time to Job Search

• Learn why December is a great time to conduct your job search.
• How to book interviews during the holidays
• Why is the end of the year a great time to interview?
• What you need to do right now to accelerate your search

November 22nd @ 11:00 AM CST - The Importance of "Changing Things Up"

• Change is the one certainty in life. Throughout your search you need to analyze your activities and make changes to improve your results.
• Analyze the results of your current search
• Review actions that need to be discontinued
• Identify and implement necessary changes

*Log into the Career Portal and click on the Webinar Tab for the dates listed above and register by clicking the registration link.

Put Your Job Search in High Gear

Now is the time to put your job search in high gear. Many employers were holding back until after the mid-term elections. Now that the results are in and both political parties have a more equal representation in Congress, companies may begin to hire. Corporate profits have been solid this year and many companies have hiring budgets they have not spent. Do NOT hold off your job search until after the first of the year when competition will be at it’s highest. During the months of November and December you have less competition and employers are motivated to hire before the end of the year. It’s time to double your search activities and re-contact everyone in your network. Consider sending out Thanksgiving greetings thanking everyone for their referrals and assistance. This will also keep your name in front of them and make them realize you are still in a job search. The best holiday gift you can give yourself is a new job. The only way t! o accomplishment this is to increase your job search efforts.


MUST READS

Check out this article in the Library entitled "Ten Tips to a Successful Interview." In this competitive job market it is often the person who interviews best who will obtain a job offer over the most qualified job seeker. That is why mastering the art of interviewing is so critical in your search process. Check off the areas where you feel you need the most work and fine tune your ability to interview starting immediately.

Use this URL to go directly to the library article mentioned above:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/library.php?content_id=61

FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS

You may register for the free training webinars by clicking the WEBINARS tab on the left hand side of our Career Portal Home Page. Remember to register for our upcoming free job seeker training webinars! The Webinars consist of 20 minutes of training and 40 minutes of Q&A where our Trainer addresses the questions that are most important to YOU. No questions are off limits.

Listen to what other Job Seekers are saying:

"I took your advice and reached out to all of my references. I was fired from one of my jobs in the past. When I called my former boss, he admitted that he wasn’t giving me a glowing reference. I have grown so much since then and I think that I was able to get that point across to my old boss during our conversation. I was also able to apologize for my poor performance. I have cleared that possible road block thanks to you!" Jacob S., Michigan

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS

November 5th @ 11:00 AM CST - I am Not Comfortable Networking!

• Learn the one question that will put you at ease
• Know WHERE to network to get the best results
• Why networking has to be part of your search
• Identify your networking goals

November 9th @10:00 AM CST - Objections are "Buying Signs"

• Learn how objections are buying signs
• Learn how objections are requests for information
• Learn how to effectively overcome the most common objections

November 18th @ 1:00 PM CST - Why the End of the Year is the BEST Time to Job Search

• How to book interviews during the holidays
• Why is the end of the year a great time to interview?
• What you need to do right now to accelerate your search

*Log into the Career Portal and click on the WEBINAR Tab. Then click on the calendar for the dates listed above and register by clicking the webinar registration links.

URL: http://www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/

TIP FOR THE WEEK

If you want to stand out from your competition, remember to "audition" during job interviews. Too often interviews are a series of questions and answers and not much else. You want to audition for the role you will play in their company. You want to stress your accomplishments and do everything you can to have them envision you in the job. It is also important to show confidence in your abilities and a high level of interest. Interviewing can be compared to the screen test that actors and actresses must complete in order to be chosen for a role in a movie. It’s the exact same concept during an interview. You want the hiring authority to see and hear why you should be their choice!

It’s Time to Get Aggressive in Your Search Efforts

Company Executives are given a hiring budget each year in order to attract top talent. Many companies have not spent their budget. Sometimes if they don’t spend their budget, it may be decreased the following year.

You may be wondering how this affects you? What this means is that companies will be motivated to hire before the end of the year. Too many job seekers decide to "wait until after the first of the year" to put velocity behind their search efforts. As a result, you have less competition right now.

Send out resumes, follow up on all interviews, get your resume in the hands of hiring authorities and work the social networks. Your efforts WILL pay off!

Use this URL to go directly to the Resume Review options:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/resume_tool.php

Remember to register for the upcoming Free Job Seeker Training Webinars:

November 5th @ 11:00 AM CST - I am not comfortable Networking!

1. Learn the one question that will put you at ease
2. Know WHERE to network to get the best results
3. Why networking has to be part of your search
4. Identify your networking goals

November 9th @10:00 AM CST - Objections are "Buying Signs"

1. Learn how objections are buying signs
2. Learn how objections are requests for information
3. Learn how to effectively overcome the most common objections

November 18th @ 1:00 PM CST - Why the End of the Year is the BEST Time to Job Search

1. How to book interviews during the holidays
2. Why is the end of the year a great time to interview?
3. What you need to do right now to accelerate your search

Find the entire schedule in our career portal, http://www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/.

To Your Successful Career Search,

THR Partners

Recent Industry News

First off, let me wish you a happy Halloween Weekend. Hope you have a fun and you stay safe.


Let me be the first to invite you to visit us on Facebook. We will be sharing our Blog, Current Openings, and News Articles there. As always, you can find us also on Twitter and LinkedIn Group Page throughout the month. Now on to the news:

DuPont Develops New Low GWP Refrigerant for Commercial Refrigeration.

Electrolux Buys Egypt Appliance Co.

Carrier Sells its Oil Heating Operations in Canada

Is Going Green Right For You?

GE Investing in US Refrigerator Facilities

Remember, if you know of anyone who I should speak with regarding any of these openings or candidates, we have a great referral program. Have a great weekend, see you next month.

Top Jobs Currently Recruiting For:

1. Factory Lean Implementation Manager: TN, 5+ yrs Implementing Lean Manufacturing Principles
2. Sustaining Engineer: TN, 3+ yrs Appliance/HVAC/Refrigeration experience
3. Senior Project Engineer: TN, 5+ yrs Appliance experience
4. Controller: TN, 3+ yrs mfg experience. Great opportunity for Acct Mgr to move into Controller Role
5. Design Engineer: VA, 3+ yrs designing Sheetmetal Products

Many others positions including Design Engineers, Applications Engineer, Sr. Buyer, Refrigeration Engineer, etc.

Career Advisor

HOT TOPIC


If you are currently not working, you can enhance your resume, earn an income and open doors by working in temporary or contract positions. Many employers hire individuals who started out as a temporary employee or contractor because they had a chance to watch them work, experience their work ethic and review their abilities first hand. This also provides you with recent work experience and proves your ability to adapt to change and adjust to different company cultures. You will also meet new people that you can add to your professional network

FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS

You may register for the Free Training Webinars by clicking the WEBINAR Tab on the left hand side of our Career Portal Home Page. Remember to register for our upcoming free job seeker training webinars! The webinars consist of 20 minutes of training and 40 minutes of Q&A where our Trainer addresses the questions that are most important to you. No questions are off limits.

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS

October 11th @ 11:00 AM CST - Why Should Someone Hire You?

• Learn how to position yourself to WIN
• Ask questions that lead to job offers
• Close the interview stronger than anyone else
• Implement a good follow-up process

October 21st @ 2:00 PM CST - What References Help Most?

• Learn how to KNOW what is being said
• Identify individuals who will help you the most
• Why personal references can hurt your chances
• How to prepare your references for the call

October 27th @ 1:00 PM CST - No One is Hiring - Now What?

• Why believing this statement is hurting you
• How to identify companies who ARE hiring
• Recharge your search process
• How do you overcome the objection - "We are not hiring"

*Log into the Career Portal and click on the Calendar for the dates listed above and register by clicking the registration link.

URL: http://www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/

TIP FOR THE WEEK

If you have not been able to schedule any job interviews this past week, it’s time to review and possibly change your current job search routine:

1. Could it be your resume?

Take advantage of our FREE Resume Review service

2. Could it be your network?

Focus on adding a minimum of 2-3 people each week to your network

Sign up for FREE resume cards that you can easily hand out

3. Are you only using Job Boards?

Submit your resume directly to individual who could be your boss

4. Do you dedicate 35-40 hours each week to your search?

If you are not working, your full time job IS your search

5. Have you exhausted your target?

It may be time to consider a different target or industry

It’s important that you review your search efforts each Friday and make adjustments to provide you with better results!

To Your Successful Career Search,

THR Partners

Career Advisor

With the release of the movie "Social Network" it seems appropriate to discuss social networks and your job search. Regardless of technology, the best way to land a job is still by having someone who already works at the company mention your name. Each year CareerXroads surveys large firms about where they find new hires. Since 2005 the top resource has held steady - 27% of all new hires came from employee referrals. Many of these referrals can be the result of properly utilizing contacts through Social Networks. Take time to connect with people who can open doors for you, take time to join groups in the profession you are targeting and control the information that appears on your profile. It’s important to note that many employers are now reviewing your social networking sites before they make a job offer. You want your information to enhance your chances of obtaining a new job - not hinder them! Read more: http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1903083,00.html#ixzz10T7fnM00

MUST READS

The "The Kiss of Death in an Interview" is an article located in our Career Portal Library under the Interview Icon. This article explains why using this particular response during an interview can ruin your chances of getting a job offer.

Use this URL to go directly to the library article mentioned above:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/library.php?content_id=63

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS

You may register for the Free Training Webinars by clicking the WEBINARS Tab on the left hand side of our Career Portal Home Page. Remember to register for our upcoming free job seeker training webinars! The Webinars consist of 20 minutes of training and 40 minutes of Q&A where our Trainer addresses the questions that are MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU. No questions are off limits.

October 5th @ 1:00 PM CTS - Get Past the Gatekeeper

1. Techniques to help you reach a decision maker
2. How to treat Gatekeepers
3. Effective Responses to the Question "Why are you calling?"

October 11th @ 11:00 AM CST - Why Should Someone Hire You?

1. Learn how to position yourself to WIN
2. Ask questions that lead to job offers
3. Close the interview stronger than anyone else
4. Implement a good follow-up process

October 21st @ 2:00 PM CST - What References Help Most?

1. Learn how to KNOW what is being said
2. Identify individuals who will help you the most
3. Why personal references can hurt your chances
4. How to prepare your references for the call

To Your Successful Career Search,

Get Your Resume In The Hands Of The Right Person

The way to identify the "RIGHT PERSON" is to find the person within one of your targeted companies who would be either your boss or your boss’s boss! Let’s assume this person’s title is Accounting Manager because you are seeking a position as an Auditor. Many times you can find contact names on the company website. Many executives also have extensive profiles on various Social Networks. You need to learn how to navigate the Internet to find the individuals you are targeting.


If you don’t have the name, you call into the targeted company and ask for the "correct spelling" of their Accounting Manager’s name. When you ask for the correct spelling the receptionist assumes you already have the name and that you are just clarifying the spelling and she spells their name for you. You also want to confirm the contact's exact title. If the gatekeeper is being cooperative you might also ask for their direct line, so that you have this information for your follow up call.

Often job seekers speak with an uncooperative gatekeeper who will not give out information. Here is an important fact to remember: Gatekeepers typically go to lunch between 1 - 2 p.m. During that time, there is an Administrative Assistant who is covering the front desk and may not be happy to be filling in for the Receptionist. Often they will give out the information without asking any questions. Be nice to the gatekeeper and they will be more receptive to your call.

When you are in a job search, you need to use any and all resources to help you obtain interviews. This approach helps you target specific companies and hiring authorities and needs both your time and focus. Submit your resumes on a much broader scale by clicking here to try one of the new services we’re offering in our Career Portal:

URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/resume_distributions.php

To Your Successful Career Search,

Career Advisor

HOT TOPIC


It is time to accelerate your job search. Companies have begun to hire regardless of what the news is reporting. Remember, good news doesn’t sell advertising. Many hiring authorities are under pressure to spend their hiring budget before the end of the year, or their hiring budget could be reduced for 2011. This is all great news for you! Challenge yourself to increase all your job searching activities by just 10%. Send out 10% more resumes, make 10% more calls, and increase your follow up activities by 10%. This will provide you with 25-30% more results in your search.

Many of you have asked us to provide you with more job targets which is why we just recently added a service that can help your resume get in the hands of hiring authorities.

For more information on this service please visit:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/resume_distributions.php

MUST READS

Once you schedule a job interview, it is important that you are the most prepared candidate. The time to begin preparing is NOW. Sample questions you may be asked during an interview are located under Interviewing in the Library of our Career Portal. The Article is entitled "Interview Questions - You Must Know the Answers".

Use this URL to go directly to the library article mentioned above:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/library.php?content_id=54

FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS

You may register for the Free Training Webinars by clicking the WEBINARS Tab on the left hand side of our Career Portal Home Page. Remember to register for our upcoming free job seeker training webinars! The Webinars consist of 20 minutes of training and 40 minutes of Q&A where our Trainer addresses the questions that are MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU. No questions are off limits.

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS

September 17th @ 1:00 PM CTS - Master a Strong 30 Second Pitch

• Learn how to master your personal commercial
• Understand the necessity to have several 30 second pitches
• Effectively answer the question "Tell me about yourself"

September 21st @ 11:00 AM CST - Cover Letter Do’s and Don’ts

• Learn what is most important in a cover letter
• Understand how a cover letter can reject you
• Learn what cover letters stand out most

*Log into the Career Portal and click on the WEBINAR Tab. Then click on the calendar for the dates listed above and register by clicking the webinar registration links.

TIP FOR THE WEEK

Your resume is the foundation for your entire job search. If you have not submitted your resume for a FREE Resume Review you owe it to yourself to obtain feedback from our experts.

Use this URL to go directly to the Free Resume Review:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/pro_resume_services.php

Networking Quiz

Networking is one of the most effective ways to find a new job in the current job market. You never know who can open a door that may lead to an interview and job offer. Over 50% of job seekers accepting jobs are the result of their networking efforts.

Take this short quiz to rate your current network. Rate yourself on a scale of 1 - 5 (with 5 being the highest rating).

1. You add at least three individuals to your network each week
2. You attend events that expose you to possible hiring authorities
3. Your family and friends understand you are in a job search
4. Ex-employers and coworkers are part of your network
5. You are passing out resume cards to everyone you meet
6. You volunteer your time and simultaneously network
7. You actively interact with other job seekers
8. Your network is helping you schedule interviews

If you scored from 30-40
You have a strong network and you have targeted people who can provide you with referrals that result in interviews. Keep up the good work.

If you scored from 20-30
Your networking efforts are average and you need to improve the level of person you are including in your network. You also want to set a goal of adding a minimum of 3 people to your network every week.

If you scored under 20
You need to put much more attention to building your network. You need to login to our Career Portal, click on Networking Icon in the Library and read all Networking articles and listen to all of the Training Webinars covering this topic.

If you have not ordered your FREE 100 Resume Cards - you need to do this today. It is difficult and often cumbersome to carry your resume with you, but the resume cards fit in any pocket, wallet or purse and serve the same purpose.

Use this URL to See a Sample Resume Card:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/resume_cards.php

To your successful search.

Career Advisor

MUST READS

There is an excellent article in the Library of our Career Portal under the Networking Icon titled "When you least expect it". This article lists the many networking opportunities you have as you go through your normal daily routine.

Use this URL to go directly to the library article mentioned above:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/library.php?content_id=203

FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS

You may register for the Free Training Webinars by clicking the WEBINARS Tab on the left hand side of our Career Portal Home Page. Remember to register for our upcoming free job seeker training webinars! The webinars consist of 20 minutes of training and 40 minutes of Q&A where our Trainer addresses the questions that are most important to you. No questions are off limits.

Listen to what other Job Seekers are saying:

"After attending numerous webinars ad nauseum, and having very low expectations, I was pleasantly surprised by the refreshing amount of quality info I received from it last Thursday! You see, the problem with job hunting in this economy is basically each HR expert is spewing out the same old rhetoric. But I learned a lot this time, gleaning nuggets of information; and for this, I am very grateful. What this also does for me is, energizes and renews my efforts, as it is way too easy to get discouraged and complacent in this economy, exacerbated by the highly competitive field I am in - creative. Thanks again for all the useful information...Now...to get busy and use it all!" Regards, Rhonda M.

"I just wanted to thank you for the excellent calls that you do each week for us job seekers. I am doing all that I can to get job offers with your guidance. Your advice and overall positive attitude has really kept me going in this really tough market." Mike L.

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS

September 9th @ 9:00 AM CST - How to Handle Problem Areas

1. How do you address bad credit or negative references?
2. What if you’ve been unemployed for months?
3. How can you explain and unstable work history?
4. What if you have gaps in employment?

September 17th @ 1:00 PM CTS - Master a Strong 30 Second Pitch

1. Learn how to master your personal commercial
2. Understand the necessity to have several 30 second pitches
3. Effectively answer the question "Tell me about yourself"

*Log into the Career Portal at http://www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/ and click on the Calendar for the dates listed above and register by clicking the registration link.

TIP FOR THE WEEK

Interview someone who has the job that you have targeted. The best way to sound like an insider is to talk to people who are employed in the type of job you want. They can provide you with information on how they found their job, they may be able to introduce you to hiring authorities and they can give you inside information that will help your search.

Is A Glass Holding You Back?

Recently I heard a story of the flea and the glass. You’re probably wondering what the story has to do with you. I will explain how this experiment could explain what is holding you back in your career.

Scientists were experimenting with fleas. The fleas were put on a table and jumped 12 inches high without any problems. The scientists then put a tall glass over the fleas and they only jumped 3 inches high. They repeated this process for 30 days and each day the fleas only jumped 3 inches high. They then took the glass away and guess what happened? The flea only jumped 3 inches high.
Can you identify your glass? Is it a lack of self confidence? Is it the fear of failure or the fear of success? Could it be your financial conditioning? Does your glass represent bad habits you’ve developed? Does your glass represent your tendency to procrastinate? Does it represent the fact that you don’t set aggressive goals for yourself? Does it represent the fact that you don’t know your numbers, so you don’t know what RESULTS you need on a daily basis?

The “glass” could also represent people who are negative in your life. It could be people who are opinionated about what you CAN or CAN NOT accomplish. You need to classify these influences as “NOISE”, and ignore them as much as possible.

If you want to advance your career, you need to make changes. Identifying what it is that holds you back is a great first step in realizing a higher level of success.

For the next 30 days….

Identify the NOISE in your life.
Identify three things you do that are a major waste of your time and stop doing them.
Identify the 20% of your actions that provides 80% of your results - and do more of those activities.

Once you are “aware” of your glass, you can remove it and then there is no limit to how high you can jump!

The Importace of Networking

Networking continues to be the #1 most effective way to land your new job. If you are not adding someone new to your network every day, you are limiting you chances of finding your next opportunity. You never know who can open the right door for you.

It’s difficult to carry around your resumes, but it’s simple to hand someone a resume card! Did you know that you can order 100 resume cards FREE through our Career Portal? These are mini resumes on a business card which can definitely enhance your search.

If networking is not one of your greatest strengths, aim at passing out at least 2-3 resume cards daily and you will enjoy the results!

Use this URL to view a sample Resume Card:  www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/resume_cards.php

MUST READS

There is an excellent article in the Library of our Career Portal titled "Networking Can Help You Land a New Job". You may notice that our hot topic this week as well as the must read is asking you to focus on networking.

If you are only utilizing job boards, applying to postings on websites, or answering ads, you are using methods with the highest level of competition. Networking is one method of finding a job that guarantees your resume is not included in a stack of others competing for the same job!

Use this URL to go directly to the library article mentioned above:  www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/library.php?content_id=120

FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS

You may register for the Free Training Webinars by clicking the WEBINARS Tab on the left hand side of our Career Portal Home Page. Remember to register for our upcoming free job seeker training webinars! The Webinars consist of 20 minutes of training and 40 minutes of Q&A where our Trainer addresses the questions that are MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU. No questions are off limits.

August 23rd @ 3:00 PM CST - Frustrated? Fake It...Your Attitude Matters!

• Your Attitude can MAKE or BREAK your search 
• How do you "mask" frustration or depression? 
• Is your attitude sabotaging your search?

September 1st @ 2:00 PM CST - How to Identify and Stress Accomplishments

• Learn how to identify your accomplishments 
• Understand the impact of your accomplishments 
• Why do strong accomplishments help obtain job offers?

*Log into the Career Portal and click on the WEBINAR Tab. Then click on the calendar for the dates listed above and register by clicking the webinar registration links.

TIP FOR THE WEEK

When you read the newspaper, go to the Business Section of the Paper and look for job leads "within" the articles. Often articles can reveal what companies are cutting back, which are expanding and also provide you with inside information you can use when you contact this company.

Also register with Google Reader and set up Google Alerts on topics that could help your search. These alerts provide you with current information that could also assist your search.

To Your Successful Career Search,

Career Advisor August 12, 2010

HOT TOPIC


Back to School - Back to your Job Search! Think of all the attention and preparation that is given to children returning to school. Parents face the added responsibilities of registering their children, getting the appropriate vaccinations, shopping for school clothes, school supplies and finishing various other tasks in order to make the transition from summer to school as smooth as possible. Children are experiencing a combination of excitement, apprehension and unhappiness because summer is coming to a close.

What preparations have you made to return to work? Have you added your resume to the job boards? Have you registered with an employment firm? Have you sent your resume directly to hiring authorities at your target companies? Have you put in the extra effort and time it takes to make your journey from unemployed to being employed as smooth as possible? Do you dress appropriately for interviews? Do you often feel excitement about a new opportunity but then get taken over by the fear of rejection?

As kids go back to school, you need to go back to a full fledged job search with a high level of enthusiasm and positive expectations. Be the most prepared job seeker and look forward to enjoying positive results.
MUST READS

Before going on another interview, read the article in our Career Portal Library in the Interviewing folder entitled "Interview Questions - You Must Know the Answers". This article provides specific examples of questions you may be asked during your interviews. Remember it’s not necessarily the most qualified person who gets hired; it’s the person who interviews BEST.

If you have previously registered, use this URL to go directly to the Library:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/library.php?content_id=54

FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS

You may register for the Free Training Webinars by clicking the CALENDAR Tab on the left hand side of our Career Portal Home Page. Remember to register for our upcoming free job seeker training webinars! The Webinars consist of 20 minutes of training and 40 minutes of Q&A where our Trainer addresses the questions that are MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU. No questions are off limits.

Listen to what other Job Seekers are saying:

"Your weekly calls are what keeps me going and motivated. I’m starting to get interviews, which is very exciting." Rebecca C., Austin, TX

"I just accepted a job and they mentioned that I asked the best questions during my interview. I got every one of them from you. I wanted to say thank you for all your help." Martin S., San Diego, CA

"You asked for success stories and I’m happy to tell you I am now one of them. I followed everything you told me to do and I actually got not one but two job offers after being out of work for almost a year. I don’t know how to thank you enough for answering my questions every week." Julie Z., Tulsa, OK

Bring your problems to these Webinars and get solutions. Bring your Questions to these Webinars and get answers. We want to help you land your next opportunity.

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS

August 18th @ 2:00 PM CST - Make Every Move in Your Search Count!

• Hard work does not guarantee a job offer - what does?
• Know WHERE to focus most of your efforts
• How do you track all the information?

*Log into the Career Portal and click on the Calendar for the dates listed.

TIP FOR THE WEEK

Take time to get your resume reviewed for free. The feedback you will receive could make the difference of you being screened out or having a resume that become your "ticket to interviews."

Career Advisor: August 6, 2010

Back to School - Back to your Job Search! Think of all the attention and preparation that is given to children returning to school. Parents face the added responsibilities of registering their children, getting the appropriate vaccinations, shopping for school clothes, school supplies and finishing various other tasks in order to make the transition from summer to school as smooth as possible. Children are experiencing a combination of excitement, apprehension and unhappiness because summer is coming to a close.

What preparations have you made to return to work? Have you added your resume to the job boards? Have you registered with an employment firm? Have you sent your resume directly to hiring authorities at your target companies? Have you put in the extra effort and time it takes to make your journey from unemployed to being employed as smooth as possible? Do you dress appropriately for interviews? Do you often feel excitement about a new opportunity but then get taken over by the fear of rejection?

As kids go back to school, you need to go back to a full fledged job search with a high level of enthusiasm and positive expectations. Be the most prepared job seeker and look forward to enjoying positive results.

MUST READS
Before going on another interview, read the article in our Career Portal Library in the Interviewing folder entitled "Interview Questions - You Must Know the Answers". This article provides specific examples of questions you may be asked during your interviews. Remember it’s not necessarily the most qualified person who gets hired; it’s the person who interviews BEST.

If you have registered with our site, use this URL to go directly to the Library:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/library.php?content_id=54

FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS

You may register for the Free Training Webinars by clicking the CALENDAR Tab on the left hand side of our Career Portal Home Page. Remember to register for our upcoming free job seeker training webinars! The Webinars consist of 20 minutes of training and 40 minutes of Q&A where our Trainer addresses the questions that are MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU. No questions are off limits.

Listen to what other Job Seekers are saying:

"Your weekly calls are what keeps me going and motivated. I’m starting to get interviews, which is very exciting." Rebecca C., Austin, TX

"I just accepted a job and they mentioned that I asked the best questions during my interview. I got every one of them from you. I wanted to say thank you for all your help." Martin S., San Diego, CA

"You asked for success stories and I’m happy to tell you I am now one of them. I followed everything you told me to do and I actually got not one but two job offers after being out of work for almost a year. I don’t know how to thank you enough for answering my questions every week." Julie Z., Tulsa, OK

Bring your problems to these Webinars and get solutions. Bring your Questions to these Webinars and get answers. We want to help you land your next opportunity.

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS

August 12th @ 11:00 AM CST - Communicate More Effectively
Learn to write email messages that provide results

• Communicate to win
• Learn if you’re a negative or positive communicator

August 18th @ 2:00 PM CST - Make Every Move in Your Search Count!
Hard work does not guarantee a job offer - what does?

• Know WHERE to focus most of your efforts
• How do you track all the information?

*Log into the Career Portal and click on the Calendar for the dates listed below and register by copying and pasting the webinar links into your Web Browser.

URL: http://www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/

TIP FOR THE WEEK

Take time to get your resume reviewed for free. The feedback you will receive could make the difference of you being screened out or having a resume that become your "ticket to interviews."

Career Advisor: July 9, 2010

Starting today, don’t listen to, watch or read the news. It’s important for you to realize that "good news" does not sell advertising or attract audiences. The job market is beginning to turn around and many companies are hiring. In the past 12 months, many companies cut too many jobs and now it is negatively impacting their profits. You need to expect to succeed and focus on the companies who are doing well. You also need to ignore the "noise" in your life. Often family and friends do not mean to be negative, but their comments can really bring you down. Make a conscious effort to ignore negative comments from people as much as possible. Surround yourself with positive people, network with individuals in your targeted field and wake up each morning ready to schedule another interview or accept a job offer!

 

MUST READS
Before you fill out another job application, read the short article in the Interviewing folder of the Library that will give you advice on how to handle your salary requirement. The title of the article is "What are Your Salary Requirements?"

 

Use this URL to go directly to the Library:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/library.php?content_id=59

FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS

 

Our last Webinar covered the topic "What Should You Take to an Interview." Participants on that call sent the following comments following the training:

 

"I learned things I’ve never thought of before"

 

"I love your suggestion to tell people I’m a free agent on the open job market"

 

"This information was extremely helpful"

 

"I have an interview tomorrow and now I know exactly what to take with me to stand out"

 

"Thank you for giving me answers to questions that have really hindered my search efforts"

 

"These weekly calls have resulted in me now having three final interviews in the next week - you’re the best."

 

If you are having any problems in your search for a new job, present them to our trainer to hear possible solutions. If you have questions, you will get answers! Visit the Calendar in our Career Portal and register for the free upcoming calls. If you can’t attend the live webinar, you can login to our Career Portal within five days from the scheduled date of the training to access the handouts and the recorded webinar.

 

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS

 

July 13th @ 1:00 PM CST - Answers to Difficult Interview Questions?
Join us for this training webinar and learn:

• Answers to the most difficult interview questions
• How to improve your ability to differentiate yourself
• What to do when you don’t know the answer to a question asked by the hiring authority

 

July 19th @ 11:00 AM CST - Where Should I Network?

Join us for this training webinar and learn:

• Identify the RIGHT people to include in your network
• Know what networking groups are best for you
• Learn which networking events you need to attend

*Log into the Career Portal and click on the Calendar for the dates listed below and register by copying and pasting the webinar links into your Web Browser.

 

TIP FOR THE WEEK

 

It’s time to take any energy that you may be spending on "worrying" and put it to good use. I received an email today and part of it read - "When you worry and hurry through your day, it is like an unopened gift thrown away." How many unopened gifts have you thrown away? It can be challenging to keep your job search on track, but your success depends on it! Worrying about being unemployed or worrying about your bills could hinder your ability to land a new job. The next time you’re worrying about a problem, stop yourself and focus on possible solutions. This will help you keep your job search on the right track.

 

 

 

Career Advisor

Do holidays affect your job search? The bad news is that it may be more difficult to reach hiring authorities because they have taken time off. The good news is most job seekers put their search on hold which means less competition for you.

Fourth of July holiday celebrations usually include fireworks, picnics and parades. These are all opportunities to subtly network. You never know which family member, friend or acquaintance could introduce you to your next employer. Too often job seekers don’t attend events because they are unemployed and feel uncomfortable when the "what are you doing now?" question is asked. You should smile and say "I’m a free agent on the open job market and it has really been an exciting journey." People will be more likely to refer you if you don’t come across desperate or negative. Enjoy your holiday and see how many new people you can meet who may assist you in your Job Search!

MUST READS

Before you attend another networking event or social gathering, there is a short article in the Networking folder of the Library that will give you advice on how to follow up after a networking event. The title of the article is "What Should I do After Attending a Networking Event?"

Use this URL to go directly to the Library:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/library.php?content_id=193
(You will need to register with our site to review the information)

FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS
If you have questions - we have answers! Our weekly Training Webinars are designed to help you find a job. Each session covers topics that will assist you in improving your ability to target and land a great opportunity. Write down the dates of these webinars and plan to attend. Remember: If you are unable to attend the live webinar, the recording and handouts are posted in your Career Portal on the Home Page in the lower right-hand corner within 5 days from the scheduled date.

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS
July 8th @ 10:00 AM CST - What Should You Take to an Interview?
Join us for this training webinar and learn:

• Exactly what to bring to your interview
• Improve your ability to sell yourself
• What to leave with the interviewer

July 13th @ 1:00 PM CST - Answers to Difficult Interview Questions?
Join us for this training webinar and learn:

• Answers to the most difficult interview questions
• How to improve your ability to differentiate yourself
• What to do when you don’t know the answer to a question asked by the hiring authority

*Log into the Career Portal and click on the Calendar for the dates listed below and register by copying and pasting the webinar links into your Web Browser.

TIP FOR THE WEEK
If your job search efforts are not providing you with results or even interviews, take time this week to review your activities. It’s important that you send out resumes and make follow-up telephone calls daily. If you are not currently employed, your full-time job is your job search. If you are working you should dedicate at least 10-15 hours per week to your search.

Re-contact every individual who interviewed you to see if there are any new opportunities that match your credentials. The person they hired may have accepted a counter-offer or may not have worked out well in the position. You want to keep your name and credentials in front of hiring authorities throughout your search. You never know when a new position could become available at one of your targeted firms. Don’t let your resume get lost in the shuffle - make follow up contacts.

HOT TOPIC


If you are seeking a career in a NEW field or profession, it’s important that you realize the transferable skills you may possess. The following are five of those skills:

• Coping with deadline pressures - Prove to your prospective employer that you can function effectively and meet deadlines even when the timeframe is notably hurried.
• Negotiating - Discuss where you have been able to resolve differences between individuals or groups.
• Speaking - You will be perceived as a leader if you can talk publicly, prepare remarks, and effectively present ideas. If this is not a comfort zone for you think about joining Toastmasters.
• Writing - Writing effectively is a skill most employers desire. Write letters to the editor of every publication you read. Write a newsletter and have samples you could share during an interview.
• Organizing/Coordinating - If you have organized an event or managed projects it is assumed you know how to delegate tasks and achieve goals. Begin with organizing your own life, files, records and important documents. Prosperity is never attracted to disorganization and neither are job opportunities.

MUST READS

Before you send out one more resume, there is an article located in the "Resumes and Cover Letters" folder of the Library found at http://www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/ that could help you schedule more interviews. The title of the article is "Phrases that are Poison to Your Resume and Job Objective". Your resume is either a ticket to an interview or it screens you out. If your resume is not resulting in interviews, this is a must read!

Use this URL to go directly to the Library:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/library.php?content_id=128

Feel free to set up a free account or login to your existing account.

FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS

Each week we are impressed by the great questions being asked by the participants during our weekly free training webinars. The webinars consist of twenty minutes of training on a hot topic and 40 minutes to answer any questions you may have regarding your job search. If you feel like you need a mentor or coach to help you find a job, you can find one by participating on these weekly calls. You owe it to yourself to register for the next training webinar today!

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS
June 28th @ 3:00 PM CST - Contact the Right Person
Join us for this training webinar and learn:

• How to identify the Right Person
• Creative Ways of Contacting the Right Person
• How to make your contact "Memorable"

July 8th @ 10:00 AM CST - What Should You Take to an Interview?
Join us for this training webinar and learn:

• Exactly what to bring to your interview
• Improve your ability to sell yourself
• What to leave with the interviewer

*Log into the Career Portal and click on the Calendar for the dates listed below and register using the webinar links.

TIP FOR THE WEEK

Summer is the perfect time to increase your visibility. There are many events that will not cost you a dime, but give you the opportunity to mingle and network with individuals who could help you find a job.

If you have not signed up to receive the free resume cards offered through our Career Portal, do it today! These are business cards that include a short resume and are perfect for networking. It’s obviously much easier to carry a business card than a copy of your resume. Get out of your house and meet as many people as possible each and every day. You never know when you might meet your next employer!

To Your Successful Career Search,

THR Partners

World Cup Job Seeker

If there was a World Cup for Job Seekers, would you be a contender? The World Cup draws competitors from across the globe. Most of these athletes have prepared for years fine tuning their skills, physical and mental abilities, agility and endurance.

 

The competition you face as a Job Seeker is increased due to the Internet advertising available job opportunities to a global audience. World Cup Broadcasters keep referring to the favored teams, the dullest teams, the teams who need the most help and the most energetic teams. Two countries blamed their lackluster performance on the artificial turf.

If someone had to describe your job search efforts this past week, would they describe you as the favored to get a job offer, the dullest, the person needing the most help or the most energetic? If you did NOT achieve positive results this past week, did you evaluate what YOU could change or did you blame it on the artificial turf?

 

The African vuvuzela has been a distraction for broadcasters as well as some of the athletes and fans. What has distracted you this past week? Are you tuning out distractions and putting the same effort into your job search as an athlete would put in for a major competition?

 

If your answer is NO - today is the day to refocus your commitment to your search. Employers are hiring and you need to prepare, fine tune your skills, tune out distractions and focus on scheduling interviews.

MUST READS

 

Check out this article in the Library of our Career Portal in the Interviewing folder entitled: "Ten Tips to a Successful interview". An interview is designed to determine whether or not an individual will be a good fit for the company. Many factors determine a good fit such as education, experience, personality, personal strengths and weaknesses. This Article will provide you with Ten Tips to assist you with the process.  If you haven't registered with our Career Portal, you may be missing out.

URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/library.php?content_id=61

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS

 

June 23rd @ 1:00 PM CST - What is Your Body Language Saying?

• Are you Saying one thing, but showing another?
• Body Language Do’s and Don’ts
• What you can learn about your Interviewer

 

June 28th @ 3:00 PM CST - Contact the Right Person

• How to identify the Right Person  
• Creative Ways of Contacting the Right Person 
• How to make your contact "Memorable"  

*Log into the Career Portal and click on the Calendar for the dates listed above and register using the webinar links.
 
Today's Tip:  Body language is a very important element of any interview. Your words may be right on target, but your body language could prevent you from being hired. Eye contact is extremely important during an interview and so are the other non-verbal messages you are sending by your handshake, posture and composure.

 

 

 

Industry News (May/June)

First off, let me wish you a happy Memorial Day Weekend. I didn’t see much news last month, so this issue is a little bigger.


Before we head into summer, I hope you take a few minutes to review some of the recent news from our industry. You can follow many of these stories on our Twitter and LinkedIn Group Page throughout the month. Now on to the news:

General Electric: 7,000 tax returns, $0 U.S. Tax Bill

Chillers in the Burj Dubai.

Will 2010 See Recovery for Manufacturing Industry?

Viking Range Battles to Keep Manufacturing in the US.

Construction Activity Index Reaches Highest Mark in Over Two Years.

Heat Pump Numbers on the Rise as Economy Continues to Improve.

Global A/C Market Contracted in 2009, Expected to Rebound in 2010.

Year-to-Date Shipments of Central Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, and Furnaces ALL Up.

Remember, if you know of anyone who I should speak with regarding any of these openings or candidates, we have a great referral program. Have a great weekend, see you next month.

Top Jobs Currently Recruiting For and can be found at http://www.thrpartners.com/:
1. Sr Project Engineer: Midwest, 5+ yrs HVAC Product Engineering $75K+
2. Engineering Manager: Mid-Atlantic, near ocean, 5+ HVAC, $85k+
3. Director of Human Resources: Upper Midwest, 5+ yrs HR Management, Labor experience necessary, $858k+
4. Electrical Engineer (Software): Midwest, BSEE, Heavy Project Management, Appliance background a plus, 5+ yrs, $65K+
5. Engineering Manager: Upper Midwest. BSME, Lead and direct 2-3 Cost Take-Out Engineers, $75k+
6. R&D Engineer: Georgia, 3+ yrs Refrigeration, BSME

Many others positions including Design Engineers, Applications Engineer, Sr. Buyer, Refrigeration Engineer, etc.

Currently Representing These Candidates:
1. Product Engineer: BSME, Refrigeration Systems, SE
2. Product Engineer: BSEE, 14 yrs HVAC
3. Controls Engineer: Appliance experience, SE
4. Engineering Manager/Sr. Engineer: 23 yrs Commercial Refrigeration
5. Operations Manager: Refrigeration & HVAC Leadership

Feel free to follow us on Twitter or our Blog.

Please pass on this information to anyone you know that might could use our resources in their current role or in their job search.

March 2010 Monthly News

As we head into Spring, I hope you take a few minutes to review some of the recent news from our industry. You can follow many of these stories on our Twitter and LinkedIn Group Page throughout the month. Now on to the news:


First, don’t forget to note my new phone number: (866) 528-7182.

1. Trane St. Paul Employees Raise Over $3,000 for Haiti Earthquake Relief
2. A. O. Smith Introduces New Commercial Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters
3. New Report Says Global Smart Appliance Market Will Increase 500% By 2015
4. EPA, DOE Take Steps to Strengthen Testing, Enforcement of Energy Star
5. Putting On the Heat, Appliance Magazine’s 46th Annual Report on HVAC
6. Whirlpool Makes Ottawa, OH an Official Manufacturing Site
7. We’ve just added a Resume Review and Writing Service to our Career Portal. Learn more at http://www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/.

Remember, if you know of anyone who I should speak with regarding any of these openings or candidates, we have a great referral program. Have a good one, see you next month.

Top Jobs Currently Recruiting For:

1. Sr Project Engineer: Midwest, 5+ yrs HVAC (Furnace) Product Engineering $75K+
2. Sr Project Engineer: Midwest, 5+ yrs HVAC $65k+
3. Production Manager: AR, 5+ yrs managing Fabrication Department, Associate Degree $70k+
4. Electrical Engineer (Hardware & Software): Midwest, BSEE, Heavy Project Management, Appliance background a plus, 5+ yrs, $65K+
5. Engineering Manager: Upper Midwest. BSME, Lead and direct 2-3 Cost Take-Out Engineers, $75k+

Many others positions including Design Engineers, Applications Engineer, Sr. Buyer, Refrigeration Engineer, etc.

Currently Representing These Candidates:

1. Product Engineer: BSME, Refrigeration Systems, SE
2. Product Engineer: BSME, Combustion
3. Engineering Manager/Sr Engineer: Refrigeration, Compressors
4. Product Engineer: 2 yrs Commercial Refrigeration, SE
5. Operations Manager: Refrigeration & HVAC Leadership

Please pass on this information to anyone you know that might could use our resources in their current role or in their job search.

To Your Continued Success!

Don't forget our referral program. Click HERE for details!

Counter Offer: Remember, It's a Business Decision

As the hiring starts to turn in a positive direction, I wanted to remind you that acceting a Counter Offer can be, and in most instances is, a BAD IDEA.

Always remember that leaving a job is about making a business decision. It is not personal. You may have a great relationship with your manager or co-workers and if they are just as much a friend as a co-worker or Manager, they should remain your friend even after you leave your organization.

Manager’s have one common goal, that is to increase production, motivate and lead employees to be the best they can be and make money for their organization.

If you are the type of employee who contributes to the bottom line of any organization you are consider a valuable employee.

A few things that run through their mind when they hear a person is leaving their organization:

“I can’t believe this is happening. I have done so much for this person”
“This couldn’t be happening at a worse time, I already have other openings”
“This is going to affect my bonus goals for the department”
“This will not look good for my review coming up with my boss”
“Maybe I can give then a raise or a bigger bonus to keep them on”

Things your boss will say to try and keep you at the company;

“I had no clue you were not happy”
“I’m really shocked and hate to hear that you are looking at another opportunity”
“Lets talk about what I can do before you make your final decision” (Your final decision should have already been made).
“We were talking about you last week at a regional meeting on how we had bigger and better things for you in the future”
“You are going to work for who” (start making bad comments about the organization you are leaving for”) never tell them the company you are leaving for until you arrive at your new job.

Never be afraid to make a career change! Of course things will be different. A new coffee machine and new way to work, all of those things will be different. Don’t think it will be easy. If you accept a counter offer it shows that your boss has emotional control over you career. Things will never be the same after accepting a counter offer. The trust will never come back or be the same. The honey moon will only last on average 90 days.  In fact, I once read a statistic that about 80% of every person who accepts a counter offer will e gone within a year.

January Industry News

First of all, let me wish you a Happy New Year. As we move into the new year, here's hoping we all see improvements on the horizon. Let's hope 2010 has to be better than 2009 for our Industry Sectors. Over the holidays, there didn't seem to be a lot of news out there, but I did read a couple items. Don't forget, you can follow many of these stories on our Twitter and LinkedIn Group Page throughout the month. Have a great 2010!!!


Now on to the news:

1. Whirlpool will reopen Ohio Factory: Appliance maker Whirlpool Corp. says it will reopen a northern Ohio factory that was shut down when a Canadian company announced it could not find a buyer. Read More: http://tinyurl.com/ygx4w7z
2. Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Prepares Verification Program: AHAM intends to launch a third-party industry verification program to verify manufacturer energy ratings for refrigerators and freezers. Read More: http://tinyurl.com/yfakcrp
3. Nine Companies Receive AHR Expo Innovation Award: Nine companies have been named as the winners of the eighth annual AHR Expo Innovation Awards. All nine companies will be recognized at the awards ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. in the New Product Technology Theater A at the show. In addition, one will be selected as the overall winner of the 2010 AHR Expo Product of the Year Award. Read More: http://tinyurl.com/yz78ssk
4. Putting on the Heat: New standard and growth of alternative HVAC technologies are challenging engineers to balance efficiency, cost, and quality. Read More: http://tinyurl.com/yhkom9h
5. Most of the Managers I have spoken to over these past two weeks do see hiring in the near future. We have over 20 jobs posted on our Job Board. Please check them out or forward this email to someone who could use the information. Current Openings
6. Let me highlight a couple Teleconference Calls coming up that could help a job seeker you may know. "Get Out of Your Own Way" and "Book 50% More Interviews." These calls are free and are just some of the resources you can find when you visit our Career Site, http://www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/ 

Remember, if you know of anyone who I should speak with regarding any of these openings or candidates, we have a great referral program. Have a good one.

Top Jobs Currently Recruiting For:
1. Sr Engineer: SE, 5+ yrs HVAC Product Engineering $75K+
2. Product Engineering Manager: BSME, 5+ yrs. Experience with HVAC Products. Prefer exposure to Water Source and Ground Source Heat Pumps. $95k+
3. Manufacturing Engineering Manager: SC, Four Year Technical Degree, 5+ yrs with sheetmetal & Assembly $70k+. Could be a step into Management for a Senior Engineer
4. Senior Product Engineer: TN, BSME, Heavy Project Management, Appliance background a plus, 7+ yrs, $75K+
5. Controls Engineer: SE, BSEE, 3+ yrs Embedded Software. Prefer Appliance or HVAC Controls, $60K+

Currently Representing These Candidates:
1. Electrical Engineer: BSEE, 5 yrs Electronic Design
2. Project Engineer: BSME, 20 yrs HVAC & Refrigeration, Includes Compressor Experience.
3. Engineering Manager/Sr Engineer: 20+ yrs Appliance Exp.
4. Design Engineer: 9 yrs Commercial Refrigeration Design, heavy sheetmetal
5. Project Engineer: 5 yrs HVAC/Appliance Manufacturing, BSME.

Please pass on this information to anyone you know that might could use our resources in their current role or in their job search.

To Your Continued Success!