i think this is tupid im mexican ill go to the oilfieds
alexanderof KY5:55PM February 12, 2013
As a former Fortune 500 executive I've hired hundreds of employees.
The key to getting hired, whether there's an opening or not, is to customize your approach. If not, you won't stand out or even get an interview. So stop blasting out countless resumes. Most never make it through the automated screening process and even less make it into the hands of a real person in HR.
Your target is not HR! It's the hiring manager that matters most.
Companies hire people to solve problems (both positive and negative). Your ability to uncover your target employers problems and position yourself as the solution is what will get you hired even when there are no open postings.
Bob Prosen
CEO
The Prosen Center.
for Business Advancement.
http://www.mycareeraccelerator.com
Bob Prosenof TX10:59AM October 20, 2012
Couldnt agree more about "watching the small stuff" when looking to get hired. So many people make careless mistakes that cost them big! I was registered for www.thegethiredguide.com and they had a lot of good stuff on there and a lot of these points are mentioned as well.
Jim Hamiltonof FL9:13PM August 24, 2012
AFTER WORKING FOR AN IDIOT IN RETAIL (SELLING CRAP SEEN ON TV) I WONDER HOW MANY OTHER ASSES I WILL HAVE TO KISS TO SUPPORT MY LITTLE SON!
JOSH GALESof NC6:48PM June 22, 2012
I used professionalcareeradvisor.com and they really helped me a lot!
CKof AZ6:38PM October 06, 2011
Years ago, when I was still in the job market, working for Federal Government contractors and constantly changing to new contracts, I met a contracting business owner/CEO in a social setting.
He told me that the old adage of "It's what you know, and who you know that gets you a job" ------- has changed.
He then said, "Now, it's WHAT you know, WHO you know, and WHO LIKES YOU that determines if you get a job, and if you keep it."
This, my friends, is the down-side of a capitalistic society and economy. It is getting harder and harder to be true to yourself.
I strongly recommend getting on God's Economy. It is far superior to the American Corporate economy. You will have to research this on your own, but the New Testament is a good place to start --- it says a lot about humanity and money. ---- LF
Linda Ferragutof SC12:29PM April 06, 2011
It's also important to mention that about 40% of all jobs listed, really don't exist.
Edof CA3:13PM November 05, 2010
S.H. ~ Thank you so much for taking the time in writing your response of "LISTEN". I really appreciated hearing and/or reading this article from you. What you spoke of is totally correct in that you ARE the first person that anyone comes into contact with from a corporation/company aspect. You are actively practicing the Golden Rule; i.e., treating others as you would like to be treated. Practicing good manners is never to be treated lightly. I, like many others, am unemployed but actively looking for a position.
JEBof NC10:10PM November 04, 2010
It also really helps if you have big boobs and don't wear a bra!
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Jim Hamilton of FL 9:13PM August 24, 2012
JOSH GALES of NC 6:48PM June 22, 2012
CK of AZ 6:38PM October 06, 2011
Linda Ferragut of SC 12:29PM April 06, 2011
Ed of CA 3:13PM November 05, 2010
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