Employment Spot

You’ve got the degree and the resume. What more do you need?
You need to stand out. Be different — a commodity that your prospective employer can’t do without. Learn what your employer is looking for, then market yourself appropriately. The trick is to stay true to your capabilities and skills, but rise above the crowd.

WetFeet.com is a great place to hone your understanding of various professions. Employers look for people who will fit in, and this site’s Real People Profiles bring you right into the mindset of industry professionals. A better understanding of day-to-day happenings will help you position yourself for prospective employer’s needs. Another site to explore is Krislyn’s Strictly Business Site.
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Many people pass by help wanted advertisements on their daily commutes or web browsing without taking notice. Not everyone who has access to posted job openings pays attention to them, which may be to that person’s detriment. Though you can keep your attention on your overall career objectives, some of these reasons may persuade you to also take note of unexpected opportunities:

1. Reentering the Work Force

For people who have taken time off, for example, to raise children, reentering the work force can be an intimidating task. Before diving into the job postings in the help wanted section, consider your boundaries and desired career objectives. Determine how you feel about a range of possible positions within your chosen field, from “ideal” to “acceptable.” Being realistic can aid you in reestablishing the career you put on hold.

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Your job should provide not only a paycheck, but some measure of reward.  You probably spend at least 40 hours per week there.  A promotion may be the key to getting more reward out of your working hours.  But earning a promotion can be more work than you think.  Your workplace may be very competitive, or there may not be much room for advancement.  Regardless, keeping these tips in mind may be the boost you need to keep your name at the top of upper management’s list of candidates.  These tips are courtesy of Kate Lorenz, editor at CareerBuilder.com.

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First of all, never lie when giving your employment history to a potential employer. Employers ask about employment history specifically because it provides very important information about a potential employee. There are many accurate ways to verify someone’s employment history. It is therefore unwise to lie about your employment history.

There are many common reasons for gaps in someone’s employment history. For example, some parents take time off to raise their children. Many employers expect some gaps in employment history and will accept most reasonable explanations. Read the rest of this entry �

Preparing for an interview is a time consuming and involved process. Getting the interview may be seen as the greatest barrier in finding employment, but getting ready for an interview is another important step in finding the right job. Of course, not all interviews are equal. Some interviews may involve more pressure than others or require more preparation. For example, the interview for your first job after college could be the most nerve-racking of your career. Or the interview to get the big promotion you have always wanted could leave you sleepless for days. On the other hand, some interviews, like an interview for a job you are not sure you want, could seem unimportant. However you are feeling, there are certain things you should do to prepare. Even if the interview does not seem too important, always make a good impression.

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