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Executive Resumes: Focusing On More than Accomplishments

On: 11/19/2009 12:59:57 PM

When writing your resume, you are probably accustomed to spending a great majority of your energy focusing on your accomplishments. There is certainly nothing wrong with this because it helps employers understand just what they can look forward to in you as an employee. However, at the executive level, there is more to consider than your accomplishments. You also need to explore your vision, ...

Tips to Lengthen Your Executive Resume

On: 11/15/2009 7:58:58 PM

By the time you reach the executive level, you have undoubtedly racked up a ton of skills and accomplishments. However, it�s not uncommon for your massive list to not translate well on the resume, leaving it too short. As an executive, you want to make sure that your resume fully represents what you�ve managed to accomplish over the years. So if yours isn�t long enough, here are some tips to ...

ICE Sending Chills Down Spines of U.S. Employers as Government Cracks Down on Hiring Illegal Workers

On: 11/13/2009 2:20:10 PM

Employers who usually search for certain qualities such as intelligence, experience, and a strong work ethic when considering a candidate for a job opening should add one more quality to the top of the list � Is the applicant legally eligible to work in the United States? On July 1, 2009 � just before the long hot Fourth of July holiday weekend � the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ...

Should I Add LinkedIn to My Resume?

On: 11/13/2009 2:10:34 PM

The social networking world has become a major part of daily life. You can meet new people, catch up with old buddies, join groups, and even play games with others. One major aspect of the social networking realm that has become vital to workers is job seeking. On sites like LinkedIn, you can not only post your resume and garner recommendations, but also network with others as you search for ...

SRC Expands R&D Centers

On: 11/9/2009 4:58:05 PM

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The Semiconductor Research Corp. (SRC) has added a new center to its university R&D efforts. The new center, based at the University of California at Berkeley, will devise ''energy-smart'' distributed systems. This new center is the sixth member of the SRC's Focus Center Research Program, a national, multi-university R&D effort. The FCRP is a cooperative initiative ...

CSR In Hiring Push Seeks R&D Engineers, Finance Execs

On: 11/9/2009 4:56:59 PM

LONDON � CSR plc, a fabless chip supplier for applications ranging from Bluetooth to GPS communications, is making a major hiring push according to open positions listed at its website. All the positions appear to be in the U.K. where CSR (Cambridge, England) has its headquarters with no current vacancies listed for its locations in the United States, France, Sweden, India, Japan, Taiwan, South ...

Nokia Siemens Networks Cuts Thousands Of Jobs

On: 11/9/2009 4:54:31 PM

MUNICH, Germany � Only two weeks after having published massive losses in its third quarter, network equipment vendor Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has announced far-reaching restructuring plans. The restructuring plan includes a global personnel review. In this context, the company has announced to reduce its headcount of currently 64.000 persons worldwide by 7 to 9 percent. This amounts to ...

LSI, Silicon Labs Report Bigger Q3 Profits

On: 11/9/2009 4:52:31 PM

SAN FRANCISCO�Chip makers LSI Corp. and Silicon Laboratories Inc. Wednesday (Oct. 28) reported sharp increases in third-quarter profits and sales that beat Wall Street's expectations. LSI reported third-quarter sales of $578 million, up 11 percent from the second quarter but down 19 percent from the third quarter of 2008. LSI posted a third-quarter profit of $52 million or 8 cents per share, ...

Beating The Recession Online - Interview With Mark Larson

On: 11/9/2009 4:48:54 PM

During a brief visit to the UK, probably on the look out for new franchises, Digi-Key�s president Mark Larson took the opportunity to answer a few questions on the future of his company as a globally virtual distributor. During a brief visit to the UK, probably on the look out for new franchises, Digi-Key�s president Mark Larson took the opportunity to answer a few questions on the future ...

What Not to Say on Your Resume

On: 11/9/2009 2:21:40 PM

Sometimes writing a good resume is not about what you say, but more about what you do not say. Really writing a good resume is a delicate balance of both but there are certainly things that you will want to omit and should never be included on your resume.

Here are some things you should never put on your resume:

� Lies: The most important thing to remember ...

Is It Your Resume or the Economy?

On: 11/8/2009 8:31:17 PM

Most job seekers are wondering this same question - Am I not receiving calls because of the economy or is it my resume? I've read the articles, blogs, business week stories, monitored the job boards and discussed the issue with recruiters. Everyone has a different opinion and so do I. I took my daughter to the mall this weekend to buy her a new pair of shoes (hang in here with me for a few ...

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone - Why are job seekers are afraid to change?

On: 11/8/2009 7:51:44 PM

Job seekers are notoriously afraid to embrace change�even though their entire goal is based on change (sure - sometimes the change is thrust upon us). Some candidates are afraid to approach new career paths, others afraid to change industry or function, almost all are afraid to change their approach. So how can candidates break free from the vicious cycle of fear of change? Read the entire ...

Fun Holiday Traditions

On: 11/6/2009 3:28:11 PM

As the holiday season approaches, many companies organize fun events to celebrate fall, winter holidays and year-end traditions. If your company has events in place, but would like some additional ideas, below are just a few fun suggestions: � Host a Thanksgiving luncheon complete with turkey and employees can contribute by bringing traditional side dishes and desserts. � Organize a food ...

Hiring Gen Y Makes Dollars and Sense

On: 11/6/2009 3:12:39 PM

Why should I hire Gen Y? Employers ask me this question every day. Then they start in with their stories about people my age. One of my recent favorites: "I know all about employing your generation. Last year I hired a young guy right out of college. He had good grades and seemed like a hard worker. A week later I'm in the company bathroom and I hear him talking on his cell phone in a restroom ...

Why This Recession Has Been So Tough on Recruiters

On: 11/6/2009 2:46:55 PM

This recession has been merciless to recruiters. I don�t have any statistics, but anecdotal evidence indicates that thousands of recruiters have been laid off and that hundreds of recruiting agencies have closed their doors. Sometimes the recruiters who been laid off have just been unlucky enough to have worked for an organization that is failing or in an industry that has been strongly ...

LinkedIn Invitation Etiquette

On: 11/5/2009 9:28:32 AM

LinkedIn Invitation Etiquette Lately I have noticed a flurry of LinkedIn invitation activity. What bothers me is not the amount of invitations being sent or received but how users are going about the invitation process. So I've put together this brief blurb on LinkedIn invitation etiquette. I do not mind receiving invitations from people I have never met (even though LinkedIn says you ...

Is Lack of Focus Dragging Your Resume Down?

On: 11/4/2009 2:34:35 PM

How many of you can honestly say you know exactly what you want to be when you grow up? Maybe you already have it figured out, and maybe you are already living and working it. If you are, does your resume know that? I work with clients every day and speak to hundreds of job seekers every week that have no idea what they want to do. I ask, �Well, what do you want to do?� Then I receive the ...

What Your Resume Is Saying About You - It's Not Looking So Good...

On: 11/3/2009 9:21:12 AM

Would you go to an interview dressed in shorts and flip flops? I certainly hope not. If you are, seriously� STOP. My point is this, if you are worried about your first impression at the interview and that�s why you wear the suit or the nice professional career clothes then why aren�t you worried about the first impression your resume gives employers? It�s really tragic how many truly talented ...

Why is Having a Personal Brand So Important for My Resume?

On: 11/3/2009 9:20:15 AM

Personal branding is the new trend�and I'm sure, if you've been in the job search market and done even minimal research about resume writing, then you've heard these terms: personal branding, value proposition, and career summary. So what is personal branding � and what does it mean to you? Personal branding is what differentiates you from every other job seeker out there. Let�s suppose ...

Executive Resumes: Assuring You Offer Impressive ROI

On: 11/1/2009 1:39:13 PM

Executive Resumes: Assuring You Offer Impressive ROI As an executive, you are probably well aware of what the acronym ROI means: return on investment. In the world of business, you must always consider your ventures and ensure that every move you make brings in a return that made the investment well worth it. As you know, companies must consider the same concept when looking at employees to ...