International Business News Blogs - Career Wise http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/rss/sections/career-wise.rss All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 120 30 http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/rss/sections/career-wise.rss http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif We know interviews by their very nature are stressful. There are many things you can do to reduce the stress an interview produces. You can prepare the possible questions, dress your best, research the company, and the rest of the interview preparation strategies. However, there is one more thing you can do. Breathe. Yes, breathe. Not the breathing you are doing right now but breathe from your diaphragm. There is a remarkable relationship between how you breathe and the stress you feel. Put breat... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120214/the-secret-to-acingjob-interview.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34190/20120214/the-secret-to-acingjob-interview.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:00:25 EST Pinterest is a new type of social media website that serves as a virtual bulletin board (or "pinboard") where web content can be shared. This unique site is changing the way that people share web content related to personal interests, using a design style that relies on images rather than text. According to the Internet news blog Mashable, Pinterest is social media's rising star. Last summer, Time named Pinterest as one of its "50 Best Websites of 2011." Pinterest members (referred to as "... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120214/how-pinterest-can-help-boost-your-career.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34189/20120214/how-pinterest-can-help-boost-your-career.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:30:40 EST I work as a "video producer" with about 15 years experience in video editing, five years professionally. I do a lot of freelance work as a video editor, director, and producer, and a lot of that comes from the video games industry, cutting promos, interview clips, and so on. I think there's a misunderstanding a video editor is just the guy who pieces the finished footage together. That's part of it, but it often feels more like I'm a cartoonist choosing the best moments to tell the story. I... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120214/job-path-interview-withvideo-editor.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34188/20120214/job-path-interview-withvideo-editor.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:10 EST On average, people will change jobs 10 times during their lifetime.  Whatever your reason for switching jobs—whether it be a desire for a new career path or the result of a downsizing effort—it can be a stressful time. If you find yourself at a career crossroad, the first thing you can do is take control of your finances. 6 Things You May Want to Do File for unemployment benefits immediately: To qualify for unemployment insurance, your previous employer must confirm that  you were laid off. Sin... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120213/6-tips-to-managing-your-finances-duringcareer.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34187/20120213/6-tips-to-managing-your-finances-duringcareer.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:30:02 EST "JT & Dale Talk Jobs" is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com. Dear J.T. & Dale: One common question I've been asked during interviews is whether the potential employer can contact my current employer. I never know how to answer this. One concern is that if I give permission, my current employer could find out I'm looking for a new job. At best, this would make for an awkward work situation, especially if I don't get or acce... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120213/shouldlet-them-contact-my-current-employer.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34186/20120213/shouldlet-them-contact-my-current-employer.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:20:14 EST "JT & Dale Talk Jobs" is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com. Dear J.T. & Dale: Let's say I'm an unemployed older professional who has only basic Internet skills. I'm told I MUST network to find a new job and MUST include social media. But the list goes on and on - Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, blogging, etc. Argh. Are they all essential? Could I, for example, just pick two? - Cynthia J.T.: That's a great idea, Cy... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120213/brand-yourself-with-social-media.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34185/20120213/brand-yourself-with-social-media.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:10:46 EST It’s no secret every element of your cover letter is important from top to bottom. But the cover letter introduction may be just a bit more significant simply because it works as the bait to lure in your readers, encouraging them to learn more about you. To make sure your introduction does its job, take a look at four goals every cover letter introduction should accomplish. 1. Advertise Your Skills and Accomplishments Advertising your skills and accomplishments early on in a cover letter works ... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120213/4-goals-your-cover-letter-introduction-should.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34174/20120213/4-goals-your-cover-letter-introduction-should.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:30:35 EST Long gone are the days where employers review all resume submissions manually. And even if there are still a few who are doing that, their eyes are quickly scanning over your resume for keywords that align with their view of the position. A majority of today’s employers rely on scanning technology to go through the enormous volume of resumes that come in to their offices for each open position. It is a process similar to how websites and search engines operate. If your resume contains the right... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120213/optimizing-your-resume-with-keywords.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34173/20120213/optimizing-your-resume-with-keywords.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:00:23 EST Through the process of working with and coaching all levels of leaders, I’ve discovered some consistencies in qualities that distinguish those who are high potential and emerging talent. These are not only the qualities I actually see in these individuals but also the qualities senior leaders speak of when they look for new leaders. These are the traits that make others say, “I’d love to have him or her on my team" and, "I'd love to work for him or her." So, what qualities actually make oth... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120213/the-key-qualities-of-an-emerging-leader.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34172/20120213/the-key-qualities-of-an-emerging-leader.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:30:02 EST As a Certified Professional Resume Writer and former Executive Recruiter, I am often approached by highly qualified job seekers frustrated by weeks and often months of costly unemployment. Job seekers who have sent hundreds of resumes yet are never called to interview. If they were lucky, they were told early that their resume doesn’t meet today’s standards and needs to be rewritten. However, many job seekers wait and hear nothing; having simply been absorbed by the black hole of the employer??... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120213/are-professional-resume-writers-worth-the-investment.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34171/20120213/are-professional-resume-writers-worth-the-investment.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:23 EST In a previous post on my blog, I emphasized the importance of "keeping your online ID squeaky clean." This is so vital in preserving your online reputation while you search for a job, prepare for an interview or change careers. Employers, hiring managers and recruiters are scrutinizing job candidates, whether they are actively or passively engaged in a job search. Don't fool yourself into believing otherwise. A compromising online identity can ruin your chances of being considered a potential... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120212/have-you-tracked-your-online-id-lately.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34170/20120212/have-you-tracked-your-online-id-lately.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:30:09 EST "JT & Dale Talk Jobs" is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com. Dear J.T. & Dale: I remember being told my resume should be one page. Recently, my employer was hiring and we were getting two- to three-page resumes. One person even had a section with her personal information: kids, hobbies. What are the rules? - Shiloh J.T.: There are no set rules these days. Honestly, that's a problem: Without rules, resumes come in so many dif... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120212/the-new-rules-for-resumes.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34165/20120212/the-new-rules-for-resumes.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:00:43 EST "JT & Dale Talk Jobs" is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com. Dear J.T. & Dale: I just returned from overseas and am looking for a job in the private sector. All my Army friends say not to bother, because civilians don't understand the military and don't hire us. How do I get companies to consider me? - Bradley J.T.: One online resource you should check out is ClearedJobs.net. This is a job board for positions that require s... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120212/findingjob-after-the-military.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34164/20120212/findingjob-after-the-military.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:30:26 EST "JT & Dale Talk Jobs" is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com. Dear J.T. & Dale: I've been applying for jobs recently, and several companies have requested I send writing samples along with my resume. What are they looking for? Is there a certain format or length that is appropriate? — Anastasia J.T.: The key is to assess the kinds of writing you would be doing in the job you're applying for. A person applying for a sales po... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120212/are-writing-skills-more-important-than-ever.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34163/20120212/are-writing-skills-more-important-than-ever.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:20 EST "JT & Dale Talk Jobs" is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com. Dear J.T. & Dale: I have worked for the same company for 11 years. I can retire in 15 months. I know I live in a "right to work" state and that I could be fired at any time. Are there any laws that protect me from being fired before I retire? I am honest, dependable and hardworking, yet a few times recently my boss has threatened to let me go. He did this for no r... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120211/willget-fired-beforeretire.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34161/20120211/willget-fired-beforeretire.htm Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:00:21 EST "JT & Dale Talk Jobs" is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com. Dear J.T. & Dale: We just found out our company is closing the plant where I and others have worked for more than 20 years. There isn't a final closing date, but it will close in three to six months. In this job market, does it make sense to wait until the plant is closing to look for a new job and thus retain severance (close to a year's pay)? Or should I start l... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120211/my-company-is-closing-when-shouldlook-forjob.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34160/20120211/my-company-is-closing-when-shouldlook-forjob.htm Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:30:36 EST "JT & Dale Talk Jobs" is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com. Dear J.T. & Dale: I have been out of work since I had a baby in 2009. I have found it extremely hard to find a job. I live with my mother and daughter, and I feel bad I am unable to contribute to the household. I have had many interviews, but they just aren't hiring. My mother is fed up with me, but I tell her it's the economy, and ask how she could just throw me ... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120211/refreshing-your-job-search-strategy.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34159/20120211/refreshing-your-job-search-strategy.htm Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:06 EST Webinar Information Date: February 22, 2012 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 60 minutes Host: Jessica Deckinger Cost: FREE Host Information Jessica is a Fortune 500 brand-management executive with a background in marketing and banking. Currently a brand manager for Promotion In Motion, she leads product development and marketing for Welch's Fruit Snacks and all brand extensions under the Welch's license, as well as several additional fruit snack brands. The corporate world pr... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120210/working-in-the-corporate-world-breaking-in.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34156/20120210/working-in-the-corporate-world-breaking-in.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:26:45 EST Recently, I did a webinar on the unique benefits women have right now in the financial industry. In it, I shared nine questions women can ask themselves to determine if they'd be a good fit for a financial planning career. Watch the two-minute video below to see if you'd be a fit for this industry! Are you a female looking for a career change? The financial education industry is hiring and needs confident, entrepreneurial women... like you! If you're interested in a financial career then spea... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120210/9-ways-women-can-tell-if-theyd.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34152/20120210/9-ways-women-can-tell-if-theyd.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:00:40 EST "Should I quit my job?" has been playing in your mind far too often lately, hasn't it? It takes courage to quit especially when you aren’t even sure what you really want. Most of us have been there. The signs maybe pointing to you having to quit your job but you just aren’t sure. What are some of the criteria you should put on your list when you are considering to quit your job? 1. The Two Year Rule When you ask, "Should I quit my job?" my first question back to you would be, "Have you ser... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20120210/8216-shouldquit-my-job-11-critical-questions.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/34144/20120210/8216-shouldquit-my-job-11-critical-questions.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:30:06 EST