Debunked The Hidden Job Market Myth

Debunked The Hidden Job Market Myth 99 Why the hidden job market just might be one big misunderstanding. This is a guest post by Lavie Margolin. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. True or false: 80% of openings are never advertised How many corporations and government institutions do you know of that do not post their jobs publicly? Consider any organization with more than 300 workers. Go to the website of a Fortune 500 company and find the job listings section. You will likely see pages and pages of job vacancies. For most organizations, there is no reason to hide the job openings that they have available. It will only benefit them to let the world know that they are seeking candidates. A notable exception includes executive level positions that are of a sensitive nature and the company will use a headhunter instead of advertising a job. Additionally, organizations with smaller budgets cannot pay for advertising at all, but this is only a handful of employers.eval So can it be true, as is often said, that 80% of jobs are never advertised and they remain hidden? Where that number really comes from The 80% number may come from a business interpretation of the word “advertise”.eval When one advertises their services, they are paying for them. There are many ways to publicly announce a job without taking out a paid announcement on a job board or providing a listing in the classifieds. Possibilities to share your job opening without paying for it would include listings on Yahoo/Google/LinkedIn groups, job boards that do not require a fee, industry blogs, bulletin boards, social media as well as the official company website. The 80% figure has taken on a life of its own as a fact for years and years. I have certainly heard it many times from job seekers in my eight years as a Career Coach in New York. We hear it repeated so many times that it is often difficult to dispute. The truth is that most jobs are advertised, but it is hard to stand out above the crowd in order to get consideration for the job. According to a report conducted by Jobs2Web in 2010, the chances that you will be the one to get the job that you apply for on a major job board are less than half a percent! Although the chance for finding success seems daunting, a job does not need to be ‘hidden’ in order for you to find positive results. Take a more dynamic path than everyone else in order to increase your success rate. Some of those techniques would include: tailoring your resume/cover letter to the needs of the employer for every job finding job listings off of the major job boards (on company websites, LinkedIn, community message boards, etc.), and… finding an advocate within the company to submit your resume. Be dynamic, don’t believe everything you hear and stay determined in order to find the next great opportunity. About the Author Lavie Margolin is a Career Coach and the author of “Lion Cub Job Search: Practical Job Search Assistance for Practical Job Seekers”. Lavie has presented at community events, workshops and conferences and has been quoted on job search related topics in media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, CNN.com and CBS MarketWatch. With readers in over 100 countries, his website www.lioncubjobsearch.com has been named a Top 50 career coaching resource. This article is part of the Over $4000 in Prizes: The 5th Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest, which was made possible thanks in large part to our sponsors: Marcus Tandler’s JOBlog is Germany’s oldest blog about job search careers. Rabbi Issamar Ginzberg is an internationally acclaimed advisor to successful business owners, known for his small business ideas. WebHostingBuzz is a reliable reseller hosting company based in MA, USA. If you want Lavie Margolin to win, share this article with your friends. If you liked this article, you’ll also enjoy 55 Hidden Job Finding Tips WITHOUT Using Social Media.

Keywords For Writing Resume and CV

Keywords For Writing Resume and CVWhen you are looking to add or even improve your skills and expertise, there are a number of methods for strengthening your resume to use keywords for writing it. These methods for including keywords on your resume or CV include a variety of techniques that are suited to the needs of all job seekers.First of all, before starting with the techniques of incorporating keywords for writing resume, you need to be aware of the specific job that you are applying for. Depending on the job that you are applying for, you will have different types of keywords that you can use. The following are the most common job categories for keywords for writing resume:* Healthcare jobs: The healthcare sector is filled with a large number of people. There are also a large number of job openings. Using keywords for writing resume for this job will help you stand out in the crowd. Using keywords such as 'healthcare jobs'healthcare administration' will help you make sure that the words you use to describe yourself are exact enough to describe what you do and why you are the right person for the job.* Finance jobs: The same idea applies here, but instead of using words such as 'healthcare jobs 'healthcare administration', try using 'finance jobs 'finance administration'. Finance jobs require specialized knowledge and skills such as accounting and money management. When you apply for finance jobs, the words 'finance jobs' should be used sparingly.* Construction jobs: Similar to the healthcare jobs, this job category also includes professions like structural engineering, building trades, architecture, civil engineering, general contractors, managers, industrial engineering, construction management, etc. Your resume will come across as more professional if you use the words 'professional positions' instead of 'professional jobs'. Some job listings require certain qualifications as well, so it is best to use the words 'professional positions' and then the wor ds you want to emphasize.* Management positions: The next group of jobs that you can consider using keywords for writing resume and CV include supervisors, executives, managers, and executive/manager. For example, if you are applying for a position as an employee manager, you will need to focus on words such as 'employee manager' instead of 'manager'. This is because this is a lower-level position and will not require the same level of credentials.* Corporate roles: In addition to these, some organizations have a wide range of roles in which they hire and assign roles such as HR personnel, advisors, analysts, advisors, CIOs, etc. However, the word 'corporate'corporate roles' should be avoided because the term implies a sort of hierarchy. Instead, choose terms like 'leadership roles'accountability roles' to describe the job description of the position you are applying for.The problem is that people are making use of keywords for writing resume that are out of date and not included on search engines. People who are looking for jobs need to be aware of how to include keywords for writing resume and get this important information and strategies of composing a resume and CV.

Talent, Born or Learned

Talent, Born or Learned How A High School Kid Got NASAs Attention I am often amazed at how extraordinary talent can suddenly appear. A short while ago I was listening to Science Friday on NPR and they were interviewing a New Mexico high school student Erika DeBenedictis who had just won the 2010 Intel science prize of $100K. She had designed a way to have space ships travel to remote parts of our solar system at very low cost. This could be useful in unmanned space travel but also a way to send heavy equipment to a location and then connect with a manned flight. It wasnt just her contribution that got my attention, it was the way she was able to express herself in the interview and her vision for her future. She was already imagining graduating from a top university and then having a career in a commercial space business like astro-mining. (A logical application of her science breakthrough.) The Talent Code This got me thinking about the roots of talent and how we can help people of any age reach a really big extraordinary goal. I highly recommend the book, The Talent Code: Greatness Isnt Born. Its Grown. Heres How. by Daniel Coyle. Coyle has done a great job of researching why pockets of great talent suddenly emerge. Think Dominican Republic baseball players, Russian tennis superstars, chess prodigies. Coyle has linked his talent research to Brain research and the discovery that the right kind of practice creates a super talent by forming myelin in the brain. The really great news is we can all grow myelin at any age. Its not going to make a 40 year old a super star at gymnastics but you can become much more talented at a chosen skill if you can stay focused and practice. Are you an ambitious knowledge worker or executive? Wouldnt you like to know which of the talents you have, that with practice, could make you a superstar? Why not explore where your talents are in the corporate world? You can see a video of Erika here. Three Things to Do Next 1.   Comment: Do you think some people are born with talent or that it is a learned skill? 2.   Share: If you liked this post share it on your Facebook, Twitter, Blog or Site 3.   Brainstorm: Have you had a talent you want to work on but keep putting off.   Set up some time this week to get working on it again.   Keep yourself accountable to someone else. image courtesy of darci1b

4 Jobseeker Requests That Wont Be Granted Even in 2013 - Career Geek

4 Jobseeker Requests That Wont Be Granted Even in 2013 - Career Geek When I was a job seeker, I used to dream that maybe I could buy a lottery ticket and win! Then I realised that the chances of winning a lottery were lower than those of me being stuck by lightning! So I sort of knew that would never happen. But I had some job seekers requests at the start of every yearunfortunately they never came true. At the start of 2013, here are 4 job seekers requests that we all wish came true, but unfortunately, they wont. But hey, all the same, maybe there is a writers curse and they might come true? All the same, here is the list. 1. Job Seekers Request More Job Opportunities Oi oi oi, how cool would it be if the US, the UK and the EU suddenly went boom! and came out of the recession. People are out spending money and companies are struggling to meet the demand. Companies go on a hiring spree and more jobs are created. Sadly, thats not happening. Not in 2013. Hiring will be only slightly higher than the 2012 figures. 2013 is still going to be a year where a humongous number of applicants will apply for every vacancy. Good luck to HR managers. Job seekers will need to be on their toes and constantly up their skills. 2. Reduction in or Change in the Use of Applicant Tracking Systems You know, applicant tracking systems are like weapons of mass rejections. They simply accept or reject a candidate based on words and  criteria. I hate that system and think nothing more makes me feel more like a douchebag than applicant tracking systems. They are boring, cumbersome (take up to 2 hours to complete) and quite frankly, flawed! I am sure job seekers around the world hope this thing suddenly disappears from the world! Like completely! Cmon people, give graduates a chance, stop spending money on these systems and then going uh, not a single good graduate to hire. 3. Job Seekers Request for Paid Internships Honestly, how in this day and age can someone take on an intern and not pay him! Shameless insert abuse. OK, now there will be some tie wearing, Armani ladden, horrendous perfume sprayed person who will say well, we give them experience. To them people, stop lying! You just want a slave to work for you for free and graduates, beaten to demotivated fate, work for you, thinking it will work. It does in some cases, but it doesnt in others. Stop slaving people. If it is for 2-3 weeks near to their house or charities, fair enough. But if you make a million or two or three or hundreds! and still dont pay an intern, its something to be ashamed of! Again, even though job seekers request some pay for their hard work, I cant see a definite end to unpaid internships in 2013. 4. Less Job/Vacancy Emails (Spam) from Job Sites These job sites, do they not think at times? Every day a job seeker has his or her email flooded with rubbish vacancies with jobs that do not even closely match the original requirement. Job sites need better algorithms to suggest or email jobs to job seekers. Job seekers are more likely to open an email if they know its not another rubbish vacancy suggestion but job sites dont seem to have learnt that in the last 5 years, so there is little chance they will mend their algorithms in 2013! These are my 4 common job seekers requests that I would love to see come true, but alas, 2013 is too early for it maybe. But hey, if something does change, remember we thought of it here first ?? photo credit: Louish Pixel via photopin cc 0

How Do I Use Resumes For Older Workers?

How Do I Use Resumes For Older Workers?Resumes for older workers can come in many different forms. In addition to simply using a traditional resume, there are many opportunities available to those who have some experience in the workplace but have experienced a decline in their abilities. These can be a very helpful tool to make your case to get the opportunity you want, whether it is as a mentor a teaching assistant, or as a CNA.Online CNA Certifications: Online CNA Certifications has made a huge impact with older workers. They allow them to build up their resume and make it stand out among others who are looking for CNA jobs. There are a variety of online CNA certifications to choose from, such as the American CNA certification, the American Registry of Registered Nursing, the National Association of Home Care Aides, and even the United States-Northwest Certified Nurses Association.Online Mentoring and Coaching: Some companies prefer to hire older workers who have some experience b ut have not yet advanced to the next level. One way that companies are doing this is by offering mentoring and coaching. By doing this, they are allowing the worker to experience first hand what it is like to work with other people who are in the same situation as they are, which will help them grow as well as have more confidence in themselves.Retain the Sheet: Many older workers use the resume to help them retain the skills they already have. By keeping the skills they already have while working in a different environment, they can stay current with the job market. With all of the advances in technology, one cannot afford to lose their current skills while remaining current in the job market.Retaining the Skills You Already Have: While keeping the skills they already have can be useful, sometimes it is just not possible to keep them up to date. For these older workers, retention is a necessity. They must know that even if they do not advance in their careers, they can still get th e help they need by simply taking the time to learn new skills and increasing their knowledge base.Reducing the Cost of Insurance Premiums: When older workers get an insurance premium increase, there is usually no change in the insurance that they receive. Since they did not experience any job losses in the past year, they do not know how to negotiate with the insurance company to reduce the cost of their insurance. In order to lower their insurance rates, they will need to use the resumes for older workers to show their experience, making sure to highlight the skills that they are currently using.National Compensation: To get to the national compensation rate, one must take the time to show the employers that they are qualified for the position they are applying for. In addition to being able to point to their experience, they should also highlight any certifications that they may have that will help them in their application process.Employers are always looking for ways to improve the quality of their workforce. With resumes for older workers, they can gain the necessary experience that they need to get the jobs they want.

How to do a long-distance job search

How to do a long-distance job search How to do a long distance job search Question: My husband and I will be moving across the country in a year and want to get an early start on searching for jobs. How do you search for a job long distance in a city where you have few connections? And whats the best way to do it when you wont be starting the new job for a year? Answer: Bravo to you for planning this far in advance. It is never too early, even if you are job-searching locally, but a long-distance job search does take longer. Here are things you can do right now. Prevent the random-acts-of-application (or R.A.A.) and convert to ”ready, aim, fire.” Ready (planning and goal setting): Set your goal. What job function, what industry, what size company, and any other criteria you have. Write it all down. Get your head screwed on straigh t. Prepare to put aside any negativity from the past, block plenty of time in your calendar, and commit to the intensity of the job search process. Aim (preparation): Organize your job search tools. Build a job tracker. I recommend a digital option such as Microsoft Excel or OneNote. Or if you prefer, feel free to use a good old-fashioned binder â€" but use something to capture all of the information you will gather. Research. Invest now in subscriptions to local magazines and newspapers in your future city so you can learn about the companies, the industries, and the people that are big there. (The Business Journal is a great source of company information, and a subscription includes a copy of the Book of Lists, which includes most of a community’s large and mid-sized companies). Identify the companies you would like to work for and visit their websites to learn more about them. Now look to see the jobs they have posted. Get your résumé and cover letter together. Update your résumé and create a new version of your cover letter. Add the appropriate keywords and get both documents edited. You don’t need to put your home address on your résumé, it they want it, they’ll ask. Clean up your social media. Aside from ensuring you have a great profile on LinkedIn, including a photo and summary, be sure you are always professional and non-controversial on Facebook, Twitter, and any other social media platform. Fire (applying and interviewing): Six to eight months prior to your move, and after completing your preparation, you can begin to apply. Address the obvious challenge of your location in your cover letter. How? In the first sentence of your cover letter say something like, “I will be moving to St. Louis in March 2014 and am interested in working for your company…” This removes the hidden concern that you will need to be relocated (often an elimination issue due to budgets) and shows that you are committed to the move. Begin networking. As you read about movers and shakers, or as you read speeches, presentations and social media about leaders in your field, do a professional job of connecting with them via LinkedIn. Follow up relentlessly on all contacts made. This will make or break your chances to “win” a job in today’s competitive job market. I recommend that you follow up three times: at the one-week mark, two-week mark, and then the third. If possible, travel to the future city. Set up networking meetings, informational interviews, and attend large networking events. Your local Business Journal offers many opportunities In summary, manage your expectations. Your job search will take longer, simply due to the dynamics of your long distance location. However, many people are conducting long-distance job searches and successfully landing great jobs.

Tax Day Is Almost Here...Why Overpay [Income Tax Strategies]

Tax Day Is Almost Here...Why Overpay [Income Tax Strategies] Photo credit: 401(K) 2013 via Foter.com / CC BY-SA Photo credit: 401(K) 2013 via Foter.com / CC BY-SA Tax Season is in full swing. Are you prepared? Or are you pulling out your hair trying to find where you left that shoebox of receipts? Want to make sure youre not missing anything?  Start with the source.  The IRS has a one-stop shop for managing your business taxes.  Check out this guide. [PDF]Publication 334, Tax Guide for Small Business IRS.gov Okay, so youve taken all the usual deductions.  But maybe there are others youre missing.  Heres some sources to pick up some unusual deductions that you might not have thought of. Not So Obvious Small Business Tax Deductions You Could Be Missing Top 20 Tax Deductions for Small Business Top 10 Tax Deductions Youre NOT Taking Now this time of year may not be the time to start your tax planning.  Decisions you make throughout the year often have much more impact than end of year, last-minute actions.  But as you prepare for next year there might be a few ideas that uncover actions you did take that you might have forgotten.  Heres some tips to deliver a better tax plan for next year and possibly capture more tax savings now as well. Capture It! If you didnt track it or save records, you may be leaving a lot of money on the table.  That is where credit cards (or debit cards with similar features) can help you out.  Throughout the year capturing those expenses and categorizing them, so you can find them at year end, will ensure you dont miss anything. It doesnt matter as much which system you use.  Just use something that youll follow through with to ensure the data is at your fingertips when tax time rolls around. For those of you who are just starting out with a side hustle, you can use personal finance sites like Mint  to track and categorize your transactions and easily sync with your credit card and bank accounts.  So you get all your expenses in one place.  Making both budgeting and tax season a little simpler.  And when tax time rolls around just export those transactions.  Each year I export my transactions as a .csv file and then group and filter those transactions by categorymaking capturing all those tax deductions a simple process. Have a more established business? Using QuickBooks to track your business financials?  Like Mint, you can similarly get to the key tax transactions that helps you avoid missing any key expenses you could be deducting. Get A Second Set Of Eyes On It People who are starting a new business and have recently come from an employee environment often dont think like seasoned entrepreneurs do about taxes.  Many times something you enjoy that you might have just spent money on as a hobby or for fun might have a business use.  Whether that is attending business related seminars, or business travel, or everyday items that are used in your business. People get so used to not having things deductible, they often unknowingly leave quite a bit of money on the table. Not aware of what some of those items are?  Check with an accountant or use some of the resources in tax software.  Ive used TurboTax for years and find that its prompts often make it easier to avoid missing something.  However, if you have really complicated taxes then it might make sense to have a tax professional review them. Bonus Points So you identified all your deductions.  But after doing your taxes you find you are still going to owe some money to the IRS.  What to do? You are in an age where a virtual cornucopia of opportunity surrounds you.  This is the era of the side hustle.  So short a few dollars  Or a lot? Take the bull by the horns and go after some last minute income so youre not left short. Drive for Uber or Lyft.  Do some part time consulting in an area you have expertise.  Tutor someone.  Help a friend out who owns a business and needs extra weekend help to knock out some extra jobs that they cant accomplish on their own.  Buy and resell products on eBay or Amazon. Opportunities abound.  So dont let tax time get you down.