Articles and Blogs

Qimonda Restructures, Cuts 3000 Jobs

10/15/2008 11:19:01

written by Christoph Hammerschmidt, courtesy of EE Times Europe

Some Tech Stocks Make Gains, Despite Widespread Losses

10/15/2008 11:18:04

written by K.C. Jones, courtesy of InformationWeek

Motivating and Retaining Employees

10/14/2008 16:14:57

People like to work in an environment that is enjoyable; they can get burned out if the work environment is totally serious and strictly business.

Tax Preparation: A New Career Option for Displaced Bank & Financial Professionals?

10/14/2008 16:10:44

A new career in income tax preparation could be a safety net for some of the thousands of bank and financial services employees who are losing their jobs due to the economic crisis.

Your Resume’s Audience – Cheers or Silence?

10/11/2008 17:01:42

What does the content of your resume say about you? Is it an Autobiography, or a solution to your readers' problems? In 8-15 seconds an interview/no interview decision is made. So how do you grab your reader's attention?

15 Seconds

10/11/2008 16:36:16

15 Seconds...That's how long the average reviewer spends on your resume, before making an interview/no interview decision. That's IF your resume gets beyond a database search.

Send Fewer Resumes

10/11/2008 16:24:35

While this strategy is counter intuitive, sending fewer resumes is a much more effective method. An effective and customized resume can get a 25-50% "hit ratio" (phone screens or interviews divided by total resumes sent) using a send fewer strategy.

U.S. IT Jobs Dip 2% As Downturn Hits

10/10/2008 15:45:23

written by Chris Murphy, courtesy of InformationWeek

How CIOs Are Setting IT Strategy Amid Economic Uncertainty

10/10/2008 12:13:53

written by Chris Murphy, courtesy of InformationWeek

eBay To Cut Workforce By 10%

10/10/2008 12:08:25

written by Antone Gonsalves, courtesy of InformationWeek

Citigroup, Lehman Bros. Sell India Outsourcing Units

10/10/2008 12:06:37

written by Mary Hayes Weier, courtesy of InformationWeek

Micron To Reduce Workforce, Cut Memory-Chip Production

10/10/2008 11:55:14

written by Antone Gonsalves, courtesy of InformationWeek

How in the world can you demonstrate leadership in a resume?

10/09/2008 16:57:16

You can't. So why do professional and managerial career changers take up valuable resume space trying to convince their reader that they are leaders?

How to Get Your Dream Job in a Slow Economy

10/09/2008 10:57:55

Does the slow economy leave you worried about finding a new job? Don't despair! Even in a slow economy there are plenty of good jobs available, and with the right preparation you will make yourself stand out from your competition. Below are 7 tips that will get you closer to your dream job.

Green Collar Jobs in Today's Economy

10/09/2008 10:44:11

The market for Green Collar Jobs is growing despite the credit crunch and financial turmoil that is hitting markets around the globe.

Laid Off? Today Is A Brand New Day.

10/08/2008 14:39:07

A sudden job loss can be very unsettling, and it makes a person look inside in order to get perspective on their situation.

$100K+ Executive Job Search: 7 New Secrets to Finding Your Next Executive Level Position in 90 Days

10/06/2008 16:24:16

Doug Compton, a laid off 43-year-old operations executive, was frustrated. His efforts to find a new six-figure executive role had resulted in only two interviews in six months. And, although he’s growing his list of contacts, Doug’s networking hasn’t resulted in any real job leads, either. Doug always landed a job quickly but that was over 10 years ago. Based upon his results this time around, he knew he had to change his job search strategies. “But to what?” he asked himself. Top executives, like Doug who were upper-level managers, Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors and CEOs, and who are looking for their next position often experience these same results. Many like to blame the economy, their age, or their networking efforts. However, none of these factors are the main cause behind their lack of results. Now, $100k+ executives must shift how they approach their executive-level job search campaign. Landing a top role in a company is tricky. It entails presenting your potential, not your past. It includes defining yourself within your network as a top talent. There is a mix of elements in an executive presentation – both in print and in person-- that “gets the ear” of the top CEO or President. The New 7 Elements of an Executive-Level $100K+ Job Search Campaign • Being Tops in the Industry: A CEO wants to hire only the best. When CEOs are looking to fill their top ranks of decision-makers, they want to know that the executive they hire is at the top of his or her game. • Had Name Recognition: Top decision makers looking for thought leaders first look within their network. Rarely is a $100K+ executive level position filled through traditional job banks. Even if a company hires an executive search firm, the recruiter still looks to find the candidate that has name recognition in the industry, • Easily Found, But “Not Looking”: 100K+ executives who can be wooed away from their current positions are the most desirable. Leaders who distribute their resumes or profiles on every available job board give the impression that they are “damaged goods.” The trick, then, is to be easily found through their network or on the Internet but give the appearance that they are NOT looking for a position. • Considered a “Thought-Leader”: Presidents or Boards of Directors who offer positions to high-level $100K+executives want leaders who have a persona with a point-of-view. This does not mean that an executive must go out and try to be a celebrity. But, as I state in my book, Market Your Potential, Not Your Past, having a point-of-view means that one is known for having an opinion about how to move forward in a crowded industry. They have unique opinions on how to find new markets to offer products and services, and/or gather new potential customers to a brand. • Distinctively Different than Others: Do you know the number one reason why high-level executives fail in their positions? It’s because their leadership style can’t or won’t fit the culture of the company. Offers given to top executives include those who not only do their job well but also those fit the cultural style of the company. • Message-Ready and Visible: Today everyone checks everything out on the Internet. To “Google” is now a verb as well as a noun. Yet getting visible on the Internet requires a strategy and a thematic message. You must also execute that strategy consistently. It is well known that top ranking executive search firms first search the Internet thoroughly before presenting a candidate to a company. Therefore, if you are invisible your chances of finding that next $100K+ executive level position will be significantly reduced. • Extensive, Engaged, and Active Network: Finding a top executive-level position quickly depends on how large one’s network is and how active it is in helping you find that next 100K+ career. If your network is small, then you are asking each member to do a lot on your behalf. But if your network is large, then a small amount of effort from each individual can yield lots of leads. These seven elements should be part of every executive’s game plan when trying to find a new $100K executive-level position. For most, however, building these elements into an executive career campaign takes time. What can your do if you need a job right away? Landing a $100K+ Executive Level Career Position The answer is to begin where you are. It’s what I call, “building the wall and fighting the battle at the same time.” There are no short-cuts. But you can improve your odds by just beginning to incorporate these elements. Even a little movement in this direction begins to set you apart as a “must-have” executive. And that’s the point, isn’t it? About the Author: $100K+ Executive-Level Career Coach Karen Armon prepares leaders around the world for their next move. Her popular book, Market Your Potential, Not Your Past, is a hit among executives who desire a clear-cut, systematic game plan that drives their careers forward. Now get her new FREE eBook, “Ten Micro-Trends that Impact Executive Careers Today,” and take a critical look at today’s marketplace at: http://www.marketyourpotential.com/ebook.asp

'Networked Workers:' Connected, Distracted, Stressed

10/02/2008 11:46:45

written by Thomas Claburn, courtesy of InformationWeek

Should Your People Come Before Your Customers?

09/30/2008 10:56:51

written by Rob Preston, courtesy of InformationWeek

IT Priority No. 1: Free Up Money For New Projects

09/29/2008 11:08:37

written by Rob Preston, courtesy of InformationWeek