Career Resources

Interview Answers for Tough Questions - What To Say If You've Been Fired, Laid Off, Or Out Of Work

2010-11-02T21:25:00.001-04:00

By Don Georgevich Job interview questions are impossible to answer when you feel angry about being fired, guilty about being laid off, or depressed about being out of work. Your emotions are going to work against you in the job interview. The best thing to do is keep a clear head and have some prepared answers! We all know that the unemployment rate is soaring, and it's true

Land of Opportunity

2010-10-19T13:16:00.007-04:00

This week we celebrated Columbus Day, a day of opportunity. It was on October 12, 1492 that Columbus first set foot on what would become The Americas, giving way to many countries including America, the Land of Opportunity. The great American inventor Thomas Edison said, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." In today's the job market,

Avoiding the Resume Black Hole

2010-08-10T16:35:00.003-04:00

Astoundingly, 75% Resumes are Overlooked If you are like most people you have applied to and uploaded resumes for dozens of jobs and heard nothing back. This is generally referred to as the "Resume Black Hole". But don't lose hope, there is a solution. The root of the "Resume Black Hole" problem is a piece of technology called an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). The ATS was designed to

Interviewing and Credit

2010-04-27T12:09:00.008-04:00

Image by Casey Serin via FlickrWe talk to thousands of job seekers every week and we hear first hand how the economy has impacted them directly. Most of us know people who have been hit really hard. This is why I was floored when I came across a recent article by Lisa Pulliam Weston who writes for MSN Money and The Los Angeles Times. She writes, "Many employers -- including the federal

Now is the Time To Get a More Prestigious Job

2010-04-20T12:30:00.003-04:00

More job seekers get new and better jobs in the first few months of the year than at any other time of the year. You may be pleased to learn that the first few months of the year are typically the months where qualified professionals most often "move up" in terms of the prestige level of their jobs. Now, before we get too far into 2010, is a once-a-year opportunity that will be over before

What Can We Learn From Marc Cenedella, The Founder of TheLadders.com

2010-04-15T12:35:00.002-04:00

Announcing a new event where Marc Cenedella, The Founder of TheLadders.com, will be joining us to discuss entrepreneurship. TheLadders.com is the world's leading and largest online marketplace for $100K+ jobs and $100K+ job seekers. It's also the 3rd largest job searching site after Careerbuilder and Monster. TheLadders.com has received numerous accolades including the 2009 Webby Award

You Need to Bring a Singular Focus to Everything You Do

2010-04-13T12:58:00.008-04:00

Career Tip of the Week Those who do one thing well are more valuable and wanted than those who can do many things not so well. This is what separates those who make the biggest impact from all the others who are just as smart. Any person or group of people who achieve greatness in any calling generally do one thing in the best possible way. Bring a singular focus to your job search and do what

FREE Interactive Job-Seeker Webinar: Finding the Unadvertised Job using Social & Professional Networks

2010-04-06T12:38:00.002-04:00

The recent proliferation of social and professional networking websites has added a complex new dimension to the job search process. During this webinar, Bob Larson, CPC, President of Berman Larson Kane, former Chairperson of the National Association of Personnel Services and author of the book "

Be Ready to Take Risks

2010-04-06T12:04:00.005-04:00

Career Tip of the Week Are you stuck in a job which is not satisfying? Many employees hate their present jobs, but they stick to them because they feel changing jobs is tremendously risky for their careers. But remember: To grow in life, one

The Buzz: April at Freelancers Union

2010-04-05T12:33:00.004-04:00

Get Paid, Not Played! Have you ever had trouble getting a client to pay? Over 77% of freelancers have, so we’ve launched a new web page dedicated to the effort to pass legislation protecting independent workers from deadbeat companies. Add your name to the campaign, and join us on our April 12 strategy phone call as we take the campaign to the next level! Health Care Reform and You The

NYC Entrepreneurs Networking Reception at Pulse

2010-04-01T12:19:00.005-04:00

Announcing a new meetup at Pulse Restaurant and Bar. The venue will be private for NYEBN members from 6 - 10 PM. The venue overlooks the entire Rockefeller Plaza. The event is made free for all NYEBN members on the RSVP list. To support our venue partners, you're supposed to get one drink minimum per person. Please check out the following details before you RSVP 1. Venue Pulse is a

Organize to End Unpaid Wages

2010-03-31T12:55:00.000-04:00

Ever had trouble getting a client to pay? Tomorrow and next week we're having meetings to organize freelancers against unpaid wages. Over 77% of our members have had payment delayed or denied within the last year. That needs to stop—but we need your help to end it. Join us at our upcoming Unpaid Wages Organizing Meeting in your neighborhood. Rockland Co. Event- April 1st Westchester Co

Explore Career Options

2010-03-30T19:41:00.010-04:00

Career Tip of the Week Match your identified skills with available career options and see where you fit best. One of the best ways can be trying out intended jobs through internships, part-time work, summer jobs, or volunteer job options.

Digital Media Event: An Evening with Marketers, Entrepreneurs, & Tech Geeks

2010-03-30T12:45:00.002-04:00

Announcing NYEBN's 1st digital media networking event. We host this type of event because there is a large demand for it. The event is meant to be free, but we need your commitment for it. Here is how it works: 1. PayPal Payment/Refund A small fee of $5 needs to be deposited in order to RSVP for the event. We will refund you the $5 fee if you do the following: A. Show up at the

Avoiding the Resume Black Hole

2010-03-29T12:33:00.002-04:00

Astoundingly, 75% Resumes are Overlooked? If you are like most people you have applied to and uploaded resumes for dozens of jobs and heard nothing back. This is generally referred to as the "Resume Black Hole". If you do not know how to beat the Resume Black Hole chances are your resume can be overlooked. The root of the "Resume Black Hole" problem is a piece of technology called an

NYEBN Seminar: How To Get The Most Out Of Online Marketing

2010-03-24T12:33:00.001-04:00

Announcing a new event featuring Gabriel Shaoolian, the founder of Blue Fountain Media, and Ellen DePasquale, The Software Revitalist. They are both well-known speakers and sought-after entrepreneurs in NYC. Scroll down to read their bios. This seminar is focused on giving value and getting you familiar with internet marketing. Here is a glimpse of the meeting agenda: 6:00 - 6

Plan out your career before doing anything

2010-03-23T12:41:00.005-04:00

Career Tip of the Week You need a plan for your overall life and career that you are seeking to accomplish. People without an overall strategy for their goals never rise very high. Set a strategy for both your personal as well as professional

The Holidays Are the Best Time to Search for a Job

2010-03-16T14:43:00.004-04:00

Career Tip of the Week Searching for a job and applying for the same should be intensely calculated activities in your career. You should critically analyze the factors that would help you in getting hired. The holiday season is one of the best times to apply for a job and get interviewed. There is less competition, employers are in a happier disposition, there is less pressure of work on their

Continue the Communication Process

2010-03-09T14:40:00.000-05:00

Job Tip of the Week A little-known job search secret is that a significant percentage of people get jobs each year using non-traditional methods to communicate with potential employers. Communication is key. Once you interview with a

10 Secrets for Searching for a Job During a Recession

2010-03-03T12:46:00.011-05:00

Focusing your efforts on jobs in growing industries and demonstrating how your work has generated revenue are just two simple ways to distinguish yourself from the rest of the job seekers competing for positions in a down economy. If you're tired of struggling to find a job and don't want an economic slowdown to hurt your chances of landing a new one, follow the best practices outlined in this

Identify New Ways of Job Search

2010-03-02T14:37:00.001-05:00

Career Tip of the Week Questioning assumptions, consistently doing new things and finding new ways to search are among the most important things one can do in a job search. The more you embrace new methods of looking for jobs, the better off

How The Recession Has Changed Hiring

2010-02-24T12:35:00.018-05:00

Image by Getty Images via Daylife I suspect hiring managers everywhere could tell you exactly when the economy really imploded: Last fall, I started to see dramatic differences in the hiring process from the employer's side. Everyone knows how the recession has impacted job seekers--there are fewer jobs and lots more competition--but here's what it looks like from an employer's side.

Explaining Job Hopping to Potential Employers

2010-02-23T14:35:00.001-05:00

Career Tip of the Week While there is nothing wrong in changing jobs for better career prospects, making too many moves in a short span of time can impact your ability to get a job. Job hopping can be a huge red flag on your resume because it

Job Search Secrets: Targeting Done Right

2010-02-17T12:25:00.010-05:00

What's the best way for job seekers to land a new job in this dismal market? Target specific employers and network your way into them, career experts say. It's sound job search advice. Unfortunately, most job seekers go about this the wrong way (or they don't do it at all), says Vicki Brackett, a career coach and president and CEO of Make It Happen Consulting.

Don't be a Dabbler - It's All or Nothing

2010-02-16T14:33:00.001-05:00

Career Tip of the Week Persistent pursuit of something you believe in, against all obstacles, is one of the most important keys to success. The secret to being incredibly good at everything is pushing through and getting better and better when

Did You Get My Resume?

2010-02-10T12:17:00.014-05:00

Google the phrases job hunt and black hole and you'll turn up 55,700 results. The reason for this confluence of terms, as any job hunter will tell you, is that applying for a position increasingly involves two phases. Recruiters say the percentage of online applications viewed by an actual human being ranges from 5% to 25%. And while it drives job hunters crazy, there's a good reason companies

Measure yourself against your own progress

2010-02-09T14:27:00.000-05:00

Career Tip of the Week Use your past and not an ideal as a yardstick to measure your careers. Most successful people are often the unhappiest because they constantly measure themselves against ideals they simply cannot live up to. A sense of

How to Get the Attention of Employers

2010-02-03T12:47:00.010-05:00

By Rob McGovern Are employers ignoring you because you aren't appealing to their new recession-oriented mindset? In the past 6 months virtually every employer has transitioned to a new candidate evaluation mindset, although sadly most job seekers haven't adjusted to this "new normal." A few job seekers have figured this out and it is the secret that is getting them hired. In this email I'm

Choose an Organization Culture which Suits You Best

2010-02-02T14:25:00.000-05:00

Career Tip of the Week Choosing the right organization culture is crucial to one's success and happiness. In any business environment, when the employee and employer are on the same plane, success is much more likely. It becomes a mutually

How to answer the "Why You?" Question

2010-01-28T18:13:00.000-05:00

by Rob McGovern Recently I interviewed "Bob" for a job at Jobfox. His first response told me he doesn't "get" the new normal job market. I asked him why we should choose him for the job, and he answered, "Because this position would give me an opportunity to learn a new skill set, as well as work for an exciting high-growth company." Huh? We should pick you so you can learn and do exciting

Why You Should Work Weekends and Holidays

2010-01-26T14:23:00.000-05:00

Career Tip of the Week In any job, it is extremely important that you deliver far more than what is expected of you. When you have been given certain responsibilities, it means that someone is dependent on you for certain things. When you

The Top 10 Deadly Resume Sins

2010-01-20T15:34:00.010-05:00

One of the hard truths about job searching is that resumes, not people, get chosen to be interviewed. In a perfect world every candidate would get an in-person opportunity to pitch themselves for a job. However, in reality, it's the resume that has to do all the work. The process is simple. A hiring manager is handed a large stack of resumes of which they will pick only 4-5 for interviews. In

Referrals Can Change Your Employment Situation

2010-01-19T14:20:00.000-05:00

Career Tip of the Week When you start on a job search, the most important tool you can equip yourself with is referrals from influential people. During the interview process they ensure that you are trusted more and salary negotiations are

Employment and Your Credit Score

2010-01-18T12:29:00.000-05:00

Image by Casey Serin via Flickr By Mike O'Brien I was floored when I read a recent article by Lisa Pulliam Weston who writes for MSN Money and The Los Angeles Times. She writes, "Many employers -- including the federal government -- routinely scour credit reports on current and prospective employees to help decide who's hired or fired." Companies and the federal government routinely check

Is more education a possible solution?

2010-01-17T12:34:00.000-05:00

By Rob McGovern As the recession continues, many job seekers are struggling to come up with a "Plan B." Many people have been contacting me about whether to go back to school, either for new skills training or for an additional degree. In this email I'll attempt to answer the flood of questions I've received on this topic. As you know, continuing education is costly from both a financial and

How to prepare for interviewing candidates

2010-01-15T13:46:00.001-05:00

Check out this SlideShare Presentation: How to prepare for interviewing candidatesView more presentations from Consultgenie.

In-Person Seminar: Build Your Marketing Machine

2010-01-13T17:54:00.000-05:00

If one of your New Year's resolutions is to grow your business and get new clients, you’ll need a strategy and a marketing plan. Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn which are the most effective, and least expensive, marketing tools for freelancers. When: Wednesday, January 20, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Where: Empire Building, 15 Metro Tech Center, Brooklyn, NY Price: $30 Freelancers

Communicate relevantly with people

2010-01-12T14:09:00.001-05:00

Career Tip of the Week One of the biggest secrets behind successful marketing is communicating relevantly with people. The more the relevance in communication, the more people are willing to respond. Going the traditional way to communicate

Why January is the Perfect Time to Look for a New Position

2010-01-06T13:32:00.000-05:00

Most employers set their new budgets in January of each year. Come January they have fresh budgets that they can use to pay new salaries and bring in new people. There is typically a lot of "pent up demand" once these new budgets are passed and hiring organizations are eager to bring people in and do so quickly once they have the funds to do so. After months of not having authorization, or

Be a Spartan and Not an Athenian in Your Job Search

2010-01-05T14:05:00.001-05:00

Career Tip of the Week In your job search, you need to be more of a Spartan than an Athenian. While Spartans in ancient Greece focused on discipline, self-denial, and simplicity, Athenians leaned towards culture, intellectualism, and debate.

CreativeConnects Happy Hour

2010-01-04T16:24:00.000-05:00

Join us for CreativeConnects, a free social event hosted by The BOSS Group for creative, marketing and interactive professionals. Come network with colleagues, meet new people, keep up with industry news and get leads on jobs and business opportunities. No formal program, no RSVP required, lite bites courtesy of The BOSS Group. Where The Shannon Rose Irish Pub (see below for

The 7 deadly sins of résumé design

2010-01-04T14:50:00.000-05:00

So you’ve labored with sweat and tears writing your résumé, and now you’re all set to turn it into a magnificently designed creation. Unfortunately, with the freedom of modern computers and fancy software, comes huge opportunities for abuse. When it comes to résumés, both non-designers and professional designers commit some almost unforgivable sins. Here are the 7 deadly sins of résumé design and

Bookkeeping Basics

2009-12-30T17:42:00.000-05:00

Online Seminar: Start the new year off right by getting your business in tip-top shape. Instead of keeping a shoebox full of receipts, sign up now for this online seminar to learn how to track and organize your business expenses and income. When: Wednesday, January 13, 7:00 - 8:30 pm EST Where: Your computer and phone Price: $30 Freelancers Union members, $40 non-members Register

Resume-Writing Dos and Don'ts

2009-12-30T14:34:00.001-05:00

It's worth reviewing the do's and don'ts of resume writing. Aside from your portfolio, a well-crafted resume is a designer's most effective tool for landing an interview and, ultimately, a new job. But to stand apart from the crowd in today's competitive employment market, a candidate must submit a document that makes an immediate positive impression.

Seek the Experience of Others in Your Job Search

2009-12-29T14:04:00.000-05:00

Career Tip of the Week It is not really necessary to apply for every job, interview with every employer, and research every job yourself to get the best results in your job search. Pool all your information with others who are looking for

Hiring Pros on Social Networking Sites

2009-12-28T13:55:00.005-05:00

An expert panel of recruiters shares insights about how social networking sites can be helpful in a job search. Read more...

Never Measure Yourself Against Perfection

2009-12-22T13:47:00.000-05:00

Career Tip of the Week Use your past and not an ideal as a yardstick to progress in your life and career. Most successful people are often the unhappiest because they constantly measure themselves against ideals they simply cannot live up to. All around you there are various ideals that you think you need to measure up to and that which you can never really do because no one can be the best at

Neglected Resume Section: Education

2009-12-21T13:52:00.000-05:00

In today's tight job market, you can't afford to ignore a section of your resume that is easy to take for granted. Read more...

Always Be Willing to Readjust

2009-12-15T13:47:00.000-05:00

Career Tip of the Week Nothing is permanent, everything faces a change at some point or another and everyone should possess the ability to readjust to the new situation. Your responsibilities could end, businesses could end, and jobs could be lost without a reason or warning. The comfort zone in which you are might just vanish one fine day. It is here that your ability to be flexible counts most

Winning Points With Your Boss

2009-12-14T13:52:00.000-05:00

Making yourself indispensible to the boss is one of the best ways to boost job security today. These five tips will help. Read more...

Best U.S. cities to find tech jobs

2009-10-04T01:16:00.011-04:00

According to the September 15 edition of U.S. News and World Report, there are actually other U.S. cities out there besides San Francisco and San Jose that are good for tech jobs. Who knew? Read More>>

Introducing internet.com freelancer...

2009-10-02T00:41:00.018-04:00

From the leader in tech news and information comes a freelance marketplace focused on IT professionals. Internet.com Freelancer is an all-in-one marketplace of highly-skilled IT professionals to promote their services and seek help with projects. All project posting, bidding, collaboration, communication, and payment are performed right here in a safe and secure work environment.

How to Use Twitter for Business (NYC)

2009-09-30T22:53:00.002-04:00

Join NYC Webgrrls on Wednesday, October 7th at AXA Advisors for How to use Twitter for Business workshop. Please invite clients, friends, & and colleagues. Space is limited so RSVP ASAP This workshop is geared to helping business professionals learn how to use Twitter to raise their profile and brand recognition, increase the number of visitors to their website, and ultimately boost sales. You

IN-PERSON SEMINAR – Master Your Money Moves 101 & 201

2009-09-28T21:32:00.007-04:00

Effectively handling your finances is key for independent workers. To hunker down and create that spending plan you know you need, sign up for our October 14 or 28 seminars, Master Your Money Moves 101 (or 201, for in-depth details on investment and retirement matters). Register online now

Freelancers Union NETWORKING EVENT

2009-09-26T21:22:00.005-04:00

NETWORKING EVENT It’s getting cold outside, so come on in to Stout on October 7 to warm up by networking the night away. Our fall mixer is a must for those who want to meet other creative, entrepreneurial folks and have the opportunity to make a few connections to help you get your next gig. WHEN: Wednesday, October 7, 6:30 - 8:30 pm WHERE: Stout, 133 West 33rd Street, Manhattan PRICE:

CreativeConnects Happy Hour

2009-08-08T22:28:00.011-04:00

Next Event Wed., September 9th, 2009 5:30pm - 8pm Where The Shannon Rose Irish Pub (see below for directions) Join us for CreativeConnects, a free social event hosted by The BOSS Group for creative, marketing, communications, advertising and web professionals. Come network with colleagues, meet new people, keep up with industry news and get leads on jobs and business opportunities

Using XML/RSS in Your Job Search

2009-03-29T01:40:00.006-04:00

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