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Re: Our XLVI best tips to make your search easier

Thepresident2000 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:55:27 -0000

I have been talking to a bank that had a job posted as a salaried employee job and is now trying to bring me on as a "consulting basis" (read no benefits, severance or unemployment; no legal recourse if wrongfully terminated). Any thoughts or articles are what to insist upon if I go this way?

Re: It’s not about me, it’s about you… the 20 questions you need to ask in a job interview

Ludihughes — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:42:41 -0000

I believed that employment agencies should respect and acknowledge unemployed who sent resume to them. They should at least let them know what happened, did it go to the company, reviewed then turned down. It should not be about selling resume. Unemployed don't have $200 to pay for resume making. We are all bombarded that there are jobs, companies are hiring but when you applied and you are not interested in their money making resume, most likely they will not even bother what happened to the positions you applied for. It is wrong. We applied and spent time, the employment agencies should give them the updates whether they are interested with you or not. That is mostly the complains of the applicants, no one ever bother to get back to them. But they took all the info about you: address,email,phone. These are important informations that can be sold to marketing companies. I hope not.

Re: So… tell me about yourself.

Marianne Bays — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:08:46 -0000

I am frustrated by the first question. I would like recruiters to know that I approach each work day with optimism and enthusiasm. However, my situation over the last two years has been either fully unemployed, temporarily employed, or underemployed. So, I am actively seeking new employment. None of the response options to the question "How do you feel about going to work every day?" are fully appropriate in reflecting my situation. Can you clarify what recruiters are actually seeking to learn through this question?

Re: What not to do with your resume

thetruth — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:48:45 -0000

I had an interview set for today with one of your "elite group of skilled professionals who are hand-selected, trained, monitored and mentored by TheLadders.com", and I am quite appalled that you sent me someone that had no experience in my field. Not only did you waste my time & money, but I could lose opportunities that I expected to send resumes to this week. If I am not assigned a professional in my field today so a resume can be completed this week, I want a full refund.

Re: My single best career tip

Mary Beth SChaffer — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:01:32 -0000

Good Morning to you to Marc.
Thank you for todays tip, I will be encorporating a new attitude in my profile forthwith.

Re: So… tell me about yourself.

Wes Phelps — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:08:07 -0000

Good emplressions need to work both ways. Why do interviews have to take place in some office where one person is usually sitting behind a desk. Why not at the coffee shop or some where more relaxed. Interviews are hard for both sides. The employers really do not want to listen to ten people talk about themselves all day. The applicant really is trying to read between the lines for what they think is being asked. Most applicants walk out of the office thinking that they "Just Blew It." If everyone were more relaxed then it may go better for both.

Re: So… tell me about yourself.

Wes Phelps — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:03:27 -0000

Another thing that anoys me is to spend an hour completing an application to receive an email that says, "Thanks for submitting your application. Your very important to us and we will have someone read through your application and get back with you if you are selected." Where does the first impressions fall? Not on the applicant by the employer but the Employer by the applicant.

Re: So… tell me about yourself.

Wes Phelps — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:59:51 -0000

I feel that the questions in interviews and on applications need to be more direct. If an employer wants to know if someone is willing to travel to Europe they should ask."Would you be willing to travel to Europe? If Yes why and if No why". Someone may have a fear of flying and if they feel that they are going to be forced to travel by flying then they may not really go after the position that only wants to know if they would travel to another town to conduct training.

Re: So… tell me about yourself.

dmd — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:28:55 -0000

Marc, Just for clarity: We should answer the "tell me about yourself" question w/ what's on our profile page? That would make it short & sweet. I always feel like I'm babbling and unsure if I'm telling the person what they want to hear.

Re: Leonardo da Vinci’s Resume

Bridget Erlikh — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:10:31 -0000

What I wanna know is, did he get the job, and his desired starting salary?

Re: These recruiters are hiring!

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Re: Leonardo da Vinci’s Resume

nuzume — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:45:10 -0000

Marc - terrific stuff! I wasn't sure the resume was this old, nor that da Vinci was credited with this creation. Isn't it ironic that today's common advice to tailor your resume is EXACTLY what he did? As a well-known figure in his day, I'm not sure he needed to highlight his achievements like the rest of us - but your point is well taken. We're creating infographic resumes at www.nuzume.com, and we're always inspired by creative thought. In fact, we're working up Leonardo's nuzume as a sample right now, and we'll share it when it's complete!

Re: Leonardo da Vinci’s Resume

erlking — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:43:44 -0000

No. You're just wrong.

Re: Closeable candidates: do you need somebody today?

Lamont Scot — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:57:18 -0000

Did you get a reply to this? I have been offered a position on their CPC programme after a vety long and well structured process, of application, interview and assessment. They want 10k now, but I dont really know who they are....tought to find info on these guys!

Re: It’s not about me, it’s about you… the 20 questions you need to ask in a job interview

Tlopportunity — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:21:39 -0000

Your top 20 questions are more like 60. There are multiple questions in each question. I am intimidated by some of the questions and would wonder why I would be asking them. I can only imagine that the employer would wonder the same thing.

Re: My single best career tip

Susan Gosselin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:50:19 -0000

Hi Mark. Got your newsletter today. I have a question for you. I've recently become aware of some new services out there like Visual CV. Are these services good for job seekers, or do they make your CV too hard to search for HR systems?

Re: Leonardo da Vinci’s Resume

Steven Cruiser — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:07:37 -0000

It is absolutely right.A nice work to market and improve the core value.

Re: Leonardo da Vinci’s Resume

Resume Examples — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:55:51 -0000

It is very easy to make critic on any work guys, but it was the time when such guys gave us wonderful tools for job search as resume. Today we have just advanced but my tribute to its initiators.

Re: Do your colleagues know?

Emily Merkle — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:16:59 -0000

I think privacy on a level that does not impede or infringe on others' livelihood should be a personal, opt-in choice. Read the fine print and play at your own risk. It is a jungle out there.

Re: It’s not about me, it’s about you… the 20 questions you need to ask in a job interview

acethis — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:21:51 -0000

Personally, I think the most important way to convey a desire to make it better is to hear what can I do to take care of the pain the vacuum has caused. The question I like asking is what do you see as the most important issues that I need to correct. The other is: What can I do to make your position easier (in so many words)

Re: It’s not about me, it’s about you… the 20 questions you need to ask in a job interview

acethis — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:11:01 -0000

I have come to the conclusion the response is not as important as: 1) showing you are interested in how to make there job easier and 2)understanding there needs and if I am challenged to meeting those needs.
Finding out what the company's needs are and how I can be there to improve on it also helps me to see how much help is needed and what baggage the company has that I will face when I am hired.

Re: It’s not about me, it’s about you… the 20 questions you need to ask in a job interview

acethis — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:42:42 -0000

I want to thank you for your tips. I have become a new person in interviews. This all started over a year ago when I was part of a lay off. I made a promise to myself NEVER again to be in this position. Thanks to help from many sources, including the suggestions at this site I not only aced the interview process (from phone to group interviews) but will be getting what I deserve for salary and am looking forward to a positive work place that appears to be an excellent match.
THANK YOU!

Re: What not to do with your resume

Bill Payne — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:18:43 -0000

Onlyonus.. 'wile' reading through The Book you might also want to take a look at Matthew 22:15-22. Surely I take it out of context. However, millions have quoted and interpreted The Book - so why not this humble Preachers Kid.

I've used numerous resources available at no-charge on TheLadders.com. I am SO appreciative of what they do and how they do it. I've learned a lot - at the expense of those who pay to support their efforts. The 'free' Internet has squeezed the perceived value out of many services we used to only be able to get for a fee. Sites like TheLadders.com have also made this information available anywhere, anytime.

In America nothing is free. SOMEBODY is paying.

Much of my life has been spent as an advocate for Libraries. Remember getting in your car, walking or taking the bus to that beautiful old building? It's not free either. You and I pay for the privilege to access the information within - and now via the Internet - outside those walls. I go to the Library because I trust the information. And when I have questions there's a trained Professional ready to assist. There is plenty of resume help, career advice and the tools for access available to all.

In America nothing is free. SOMEBODY is paying.

You could simply 'Google, Bing, or Yahoo' the Resume help you need.. that's not free either. SOMEBODY is paying for the placement of the search results. You went to TheLadders.com because you trust the information. You know the source. You must trust it or you wouldn't have taken the time and effort to get to the point where they are asking you to do your part to support the efforts and build their business. $400.00 to get your resume to float to the top of that monster-heap of papyrus is a price I've considered paying.

In America nothing is free. SOMEBODY is paying.

Go to a book store or Amazon.com. There are some incredible resources available. Without paying - you'll get through that first chapter and then.. POOF. You have to pay for the good stuff.

I could go on and on. I hope you get my point without taking great offense. My intention was not to argue. I did point out your spelling error. Feel free to pick apart my horrible grammar and any misspellings the 'free' spell checker didn't catch. I pointed out the spelling error for a reason. Have you ever sent your resume or any other important document and then realized you've made an embarrassing boo-boo? My friend - I have! OWIE! I bet TheLadders.com wouldn't let that happen with my resume or yours. And the fact that one of their clients has helped pay the fee for this built-in spell checker helps make my point.

Best wishes to you and your climb 'up the ladder'. As for me.. I'm looking forward to the view from the top rung. I just might need to pay $400 to have somebody from TheLadders.com 'spot' me.

Re: What not to do with your resume

Onlyonus — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:12:45 -0000

Are you CRAZY? $395.00 to re-write my resume!
Why don't you read the Bible once in a wile? Don't you know that you are NOT supposed to be taking advantage of those in need?
You say that you can find me a decent job, then do it. And quit asking me (and other people who are in need) to PAY YOU!
You are already being paid by the potential employers. It's people like you that are making the American workforce non-existant.
Do something good with your life, GIVE! Col. 3:14, 1Cor. 3:14 These are only two, not that you would have enough reverance for the guy you claim to be your savior, to do as He says in the first place

Re: Can you call me back, please?

Georgem — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:19:13 -0000

Did you go to Grammar school? I didn't realize grammar had an 'e' in it!