If you really want to take researching to another level, then you need to spend time trying to crawl inside the head of the HR folks that control the gate. I call them “the gatekeeper.” Heck I wrote an article for Ezine Articles a couple of years ago titled, Want a Job? – Get Past [...]
“Executive Job Search: 3 Jobseeking Ways to Find a Job Faster”
April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By:Kevin Donlin Got a difficult problem in your job search? Say, a lack of networking contacts? Or trouble answering interview questions? Well, you’ve got company. Problems in a job search are as common as mosquitoes in July. But … have you ever written your problem down on a piece of paper? I’ll bet you haven’t. [...]
Great Advice on Tips for Landing That Job…
December 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Nice article. Most of what is in here – you probably already know. But Ms. Benson presents it well. It was written about a year ago but I’m reposting it because the information and discussion is still relevant today. It’s about the basics and I think we tend to forget that it’s the basics that [...]
Thank Your Way to a New Job
December 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This is timeless advice on the value of giving thanks. A simply worded thank you note can put you heads and shoulders over the competition. Whether you follow Kevin’s advice or have your own technique, this is one area you cannot be deficient in. Also, take note of his first advice! It’s first because it’s [...]
Writing a Resume is a Balancing Act…
August 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Writing a resume is a balancing act of sorts. Earlier on in a career, or right out of college, the balance beam tends to be a wide. But as the career progresses, that beam gets narrower. For some, it turns into a tightrope. In other words, there is a fine line between a resume that [...]
How to Get Inside the Mind of an Employer
June 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Kevin Donlin, There’s an old marketing maxim I live by when advising job seekers. It dates back to the 1930s and comes from Robert Collier, one of the best writers of sales letters who ever lived. It goes like this: To create successful advertising, the writer must enter the conversation already going on in [...]
Start Your Job Search with Clarity or Else
May 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This video explains how to get hired faster by first making sure your resume, cover letters, and networking conversations are on target. This is where most people who are looking for a job for more than 8 weeks fail. Make sure you start your job with absolute clarity. Good Advice “By posting intelligent reviews [...]
Job Interview Questions: Seven Most Influential Ways to Prepare
May 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Phil Baker, While you might not know exactly what interview questions you will be asked at your interview, there are some preparation tactics that can improve your odds of getting a second interview or job offer. One of the keys to success with job interview questions is being ready for them. Getting ready for [...]
4 Guerrilla Job-Search Tips from Ireland
March 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
by Kevin Donlin, St. Patrick’s Days is fast approaching. What better time to learn from one Irish job hunter, who was so resourceful, he found work in only 7 days — despite having no permanent address. Read on to learn how you can get hired faster by taking the “Irish†approach, courtesy of Curt Bolan, [...]
How to Target Hiring Managers and Crack the Hidden Job Market
February 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Fully 70-80% of jobs go unadvertised by employers, who fear being deluged by hundreds of resumes from applicants, most of whom won’t be qualified. With that in mind, it makes sense to spend about 80% of your time cracking this hidden market of unadvertised jobs. By Kevin Donlin, Fact: The advertised job market is literally [...]
In the Job Market? Start the Process From the Inside Out
January 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Maria Martinez, According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate as of December 2010 was 9.4%. This means that if you are one of the 14.5 million people in the job market, you are not alone. However, if you think about it there has always been unemployed people. Sure, when the economy [...]
Wow, More Cattle Calls to Look Forward to.
January 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Back when I first began Landing On Your Feet, I wrote from personal experience, obviously. I don’t know how correct all of it were I am certainly not some sort of guru with the golden answers. There are some really legitimate folks out there like Richard Bolles, Harvey Mackay, Phil Baker, Jessica Holbrook, and others [...]
Ideas and Tips For Seeking Jobs, Preparing Resumes and Performing in Interviews
January 23, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Mark R West Seeking Employment Preparing a Resume Following up on your Resume Submission Dressing for your Interview Before your Interview Interview Etiquette and Performance Interview Follow up / Resolve and Positive Thinking   1. Seeking Employment  When seeking employment, whether you are unemployed or looking to greener pastures, it is important that you [...]
Tapping Into The Hidden Job Market
January 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
by Dave LaShier You may think that when you complete an online search in a bid to find a new job, that you are getting an exhaustive list of recruiters currently looking for staff. Unfortunately you are not. It does not matter if you are using a major search engine like Google or an online [...]
Time for Action: What’s Stopping You From Achieving a Promotion in 2011?
January 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Sarah Hathorn Even before the big ball dropped in Times Square to celebrate the advent of 2011, the media had been bombarding us for weeks with advice about our New Year’s resolutions. Lose a few pounds. Get back in shape. Kick a bad habit. Spend more quality time with your kids. Make better choices [...]
