We move into the Labor Day holiday with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting unemployment remained at 9.1% during August 2011.
Here’s a number you rarely hear reported:
153.6 million
That’s the number of people in the U.S. Labor Force going to work everyday.
So whether you are looking for a job or attempting to maintain the career you have, I’ve asked four experts to weigh-in with one tip to take you to TOP of your career or job search.
From Peggy McKee— Owner of a medical sales recruiting agency based in Dallas , TX
The one tip is that the JOB SEARCH is a sales process.
When you treat is like a sale, you will be much more successful.
Contact Peggy via LinkedIn or Peggy McKee - Owner/Recruiter. PHCConsulting.com (888.263.5688 ext. 100)
From Michael Scott— Chief Career Officer at Career Velocity LLC in Denver
My tip for experienced job seekers and career changers is: "The best way to access job opportunities is by tapping into your circle of influence, (friends, family, colleagues and other).... people that know, like and trust you and are willing to advocate for your success."
Contact Michael@ Career Velocity, LLC, 1624 Market Street, #202 , Denver , CO 80202 or via LinkedIn
From Anne Akridge- President, Interview Owl, Tampa , FL
"If you are 40+ it's safe to say you probably have at least 20+ years of
professional experience. When it comes to writing your resume, make sure
you only include detailed experience through the last 15-20 years. Anything
beyond might not serve you well if a more junior recruiter or HR person is
sorting resumes. They typically feel comfortable seeing 1990 - 2011 in
experience. Once you get into the 1980's they may unfortunately see that
experience as irrelevant since it's not in today's economic market. When
detailing your college degrees, enter your degree, college, city/state -
leave off the year. This will make you relevant to today's market,
highlighting your most recent experience"
professional experience. When it comes to writing your resume, make sure
you only include detailed experience through the last 15-20 years. Anything
beyond might not serve you well if a more junior recruiter or HR person is
sorting resumes. They typically feel comfortable seeing 1990 - 2011 in
experience. Once you get into the 1980's they may unfortunately see that
experience as irrelevant since it's not in today's economic market. When
detailing your college degrees, enter your degree, college, city/state -
leave off the year. This will make you relevant to today's market,
highlighting your most recent experience"
From Vanessa Taylor— Talent Development Consultant, Allentown , PA
Employers are not only looking for who can do the job but also who will be highly motivated to excel in the role and who will have the competencies to grow with the business. Often, employers question whether more experienced workers are set in their ways, interested in continually learning and growing or if they have the flexibility and stamina to excel in the role and future roles. It is critical that more senior job seekers demonstrate success using key competencies such as leadership, business acumen, learning agility, action orientation, and the motivation to add value through achieving results.
Contact Vanessa@ vandike@aol.com or via LinkedIn
Enjoy your Labor Day long weekend for our U.S. readers.
