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Hub You - Little Mistakes That Keep You Unemployed
Consumers in the United States spend almost seven trillion dollars each year on consumer goods. In order to tap into this lucrative market, many major companies manufacture their products in exotic locales such as China, India, or other Asian nations due to their cheap labor and lax trade restrictions. Unfortunately, few of the industries that export their capitol across the Pacific realize that they could save more money with one short trip across the southern border to the maquiladoras of CaliBaja based in Mexicali, Baja California and Calexico, California.Because of internat
Sincerely,
Mike M.
Nothing earth-shattering there. Just plain, smart persistence that set Mike apart from other candidates. And it worked -- he got
Have you ever asked your self why you work so hard and those around you just do not seem to take work seriously? It is almost as if they could careless if the company succeeds or fails, as all they want to do it get paid. As long as they get a paycheck for showing up and doing halfass work they just do not care one bit.Do you find it difficult to even relate to them or understand why they lack work ethic? Do you find it rather alarming that you cannot even understand their perception of the issue? Why is it that you are doing all the work and they are screwing off all day and the
Do you make the following mistakes in your job search? If so, stop now. And start getting more calls for job interviews.
Mistake #1) Not Following Up
If you fire off resumes without checking to see if employers get them, and fail to keep in touch until a hiring decision is made, your dream job might go to someone less qualified, but more persistent than you.
Here's how one of my clients, Mike M. from Boston, followed up right. And got a great new job.
"After going to about 20 interviews, I found that following up on resumes submitted via email is very important. Probably a third of my interviews were obtained within a day or two after a follow-up," says Mike.
How did he do it?
"I sent my resume and cover letter again via email, and included one or two ‘wow' points about myself in the email message."
Here's an example of a follow-up email Mike sent:
Hello,
I would like to follow up on the status of my resume submission for the Forecast Analyst position, as there is a very strong match between the position requirements and my skills and experience. [I've attached my cover letter and resume again for your convenience.]
As I have a strong desire to re-enter the consumer products industry, I would again welcome the opportunity for an interview. With a track record of delivering up to $1 million in annual cost savings through accurate demand forecasts and supply-chain planning, I'm confident I could bring the same performance to ABC Co.
Sincerely,
Mike M.
Nothing earth-shattering there. Just plain, smart persistence that set Mike apart from other candidates. And it worked -- he got h
You hear all sorts of rules about job interview success:* people decide about you in the first 10 seconds * you have to make a good first impression * always ask insightful job interview questions * learn as much as you can about the company * they'll probably ask interview questions designed to trip you up * have some quick answers to interview questions at the readyNot bad, as far as rules go: some of them make perfect sense. But getting the job you want isn't about following rules or giving the 'right' interview answer.It's about pres
Here's how one of my clients, Mike M. from Boston, followed up right. And got a great new job.
"After going to about 20 interviews, I found that following up on resumes submitted via email is very important. Probably a third of my interviews were obtained within a day or two after a follow-up," says Mike.
How did he do it?
"I sent my resume and cover letter again via email, and included one or two ‘wow' points about myself in the email message."
Here's an example of a follow-up email Mike sent:
Hello,
I would like to follow up on the status of my resume submission for the Forecast Analyst position, as there is a very strong match between the position requirements and my skills and experience. [I've attached my cover letter and resume again for your convenience.]
As I have a strong desire to re-enter the consumer products industry, I would again welcome the opportunity for an interview. With a track record of delivering up to $1 million in annual cost savings through accurate demand forecasts and supply-chain planning, I'm confident I could bring the same performance to ABC Co.
Sincerely,
Mike M.
Nothing earth-shattering there. Just plain, smart persistence that set Mike apart from other candidates. And it worked -- he got
Every community has 'em. Fast talkers who roll into town with a clever idea to sell to people in business.Many times the ideas are clever and cute but you should weigh the ups and downs of every offer before you dig out the checkbook. Most of these in-town-for-a-day people want their cash up front.Some of the common ways to separate you from your cash are:Coupon BooksThey offer to put you in a giant coupon book to be sold for the needy charity or Lions Club. Books are sold on the phone for $29 and delivered by the Boy Scouts. Watch out for errors and missing
How did he do it?
"I sent my resume and cover letter again via email, and included one or two ‘wow' points about myself in the email message."
Here's an example of a follow-up email Mike sent:
Hello,
I would like to follow up on the status of my resume submission for the Forecast Analyst position, as there is a very strong match between the position requirements and my skills and experience. [I've attached my cover letter and resume again for your convenience.]
As I have a strong desire to re-enter the consumer products industry, I would again welcome the opportunity for an interview. With a track record of delivering up to $1 million in annual cost savings through accurate demand forecasts and supply-chain planning, I'm confident I could bring the same performance to ABC Co.
Sincerely,
Mike M.
Nothing earth-shattering there. Just plain, smart persistence that set Mike apart from other candidates. And it worked -- he got
Want to create print ads that get results? Below are three keys to get you started.1. Write for the eye. Print ads are visual. Therefore, craft ads with the eye in mind.Eyes are kind of picky, though. So, here’s a checklist of what eyes like and don’t like:* A catchy headline that encourages them read more.* Art, such as photos, illustrations, clip art, shapes, etc. Eyes like art. When you create the ad, create words AND the visual at the same time. Words and visuals should work together.* Designed in an interesting, intriguing, attention-g
As I have a strong desire to re-enter the consumer products industry, I would again welcome the opportunity for an interview. With a track record of delivering up to $1 million in annual cost savings through accurate demand forecasts and supply-chain planning, I'm confident I could bring the same performance to ABC Co.
Sincerely,
Mike M.
Nothing earth-shattering there. Just plain, smart persistence that set Mike apart from other candidates. And it worked -- he got
So how does one survive the ever changing and evolving branding trends especially in the Internet Age? First up, an increasingly winning strategy will definitely require information about conditions inside and outside your chosen industry (non-customers, technologies besides those currently being used by your firm, present competitors, markets not currently served, and so on). It is to the advantage of a good business person to keep up-to-date with technologies being used in the NET by other corporate websites, before embarking on one’s own style of Net Branding.Second, and what
Sincerely,
Mike M.
Nothing earth-shattering there. Just plain, smart persistence that set Mike apart from other candidates. And it worked -- he got hired.
You can do this, too.
Mistake #2) Not Thinking Things Through
Last week, I tried calling "Jill" (not her real name) in reply to a job search question she had emailed me. After 5 rings, Jill didn't pick up the phone ... and neither did an answering machine. So there was no way to leave a message.
What if I had been a busy hiring manager calling to set up a job interview? I would have passed on Jill and phoned the next candidate.
So I emailed Jill to suggest that she get an answering machine. Her reply: "I do not have access to an answering machine because of my limited income."
To which I was tempted to answer: "Your income may be limited because potential employers can't reach you!"
Think it through. Would you go trout fishing without a creel? Of course not -- how would you carry home the fish you caught?
So why send out resumes if you don't have an answering machine to "catch" calls from employers? Especially when you can buy one at Radio Shack for less than $30 -- about what you'd pay for a couple of large pizzas. That's a fair trade in my book.
Question: Are there any "leaks" in your job search? Are employment leads slipping through your fingers? Think it through now.
Mistake #3) Not Getting Input From Others
After reading more than 10,000 resumes over the years, I've found about 90% of job seekers are suffering from an "affliction" that keeps them unemployed.
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