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,