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Are you Prepared for the Interview?
Mon, 04/13/2009 - 18:26 — PattyBy Patty E. Shaver
Career Development Facilitator
Now that you have an appointment scheduled with an interviewer, you must be prepared to sell yourself. Are you ready?
You have seconds to make your impression, so be sure to smile and give a firm handshake when you meet. Body language is 55 percent of the communication process, tone of voice - 38 percent and words seven percent.
Build a Network Before You Need One
Mon, 04/13/2009 - 11:18 — Patty By Gail Frank
CallFranklySpeaking
As Barbra Streisand sings, "People….people who need people…are the luckiest people..."
If you found yourself suddenly out of work, faced with empty days and the challenge of finding a new job, what would you do? Who could you call? In short, do you have a professional network of contacts ready to help?
Are You a Good Match for the Company You're Targeting?
Wed, 03/25/2009 - 08:51 — PattyBy Patty E. Shaver
Career Development Facilitator
Before you take that job, wait. Answer this question first: "Am I a good fit for this organization?"
Think about it. Hopefully engaged couples make sure they are a good match before they marry. It's also wise to make sure you are a good match with a potential employer.
Cary Church Helps Job Seekers Make Connections
Sat, 03/21/2009 - 12:41 — PattyBy Patty E. Shaver
Career Development Facilitator
Professionals exchanging handshakes and business cards fill the room with loud chatter. They are engaged and enthusiastic. They are also unemployed. Most of them had been laid off from their jobs, making them part of North Carolina’s 7.9 percent unemployment rate.
Couple Finds Ministry in Finding Jobs for Others
Fri, 03/20/2009 - 17:00 — Patty
By Patty E. Shaver
Career Development Facilitator
Laid off. Downsized. Restructured.
No matter what it’s called, unemployment can be a life-changing experience filled with stress and uncertainty.
In the current labor market, job loss can strike anyone, at any time, at all levels of the career ladder. When it does happen, Rick and Pat Royals of Raleigh are ready to help and encourage others to find employment.
Many Job Search Methods Gets Job Faster
Fri, 03/20/2009 - 14:54 — PattyBy Patty E. Shaver
Career Development Facilitator
Has your job been downsized, restructured, outsourced, or just plain eliminated?
You’re not alone. It’s happening everywhere, everyday.
In the current labor market there are more people looking for work than there are available jobs. That means there is a lot of competition for jobs which requires a lot of hard work. In fact, looking for work can be a full-time job in itself.
According to Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition (OOH), “finding a job can take months of time and effort. But you can speed the process by using many methods to find job openings. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggest that people who use many job search methods find jobs faster than people who use only one or two.”
