Written by Cheryl on February 21, 2012 – 9:52 pm
Have you ever wondered why companies pay millions of dollars for a 20 second commercial during the Super Bowl? Obviously, the answer is that this event reaches millions of viewers who are all prospective customers. When you are in a job search you need to market and advertise your own commercial. Unless you are out [...]
Written by Cheryl on February 21, 2012 – 9:48 pm
Learn What Hiring Authorities Really THINK February 23rd @ 8:00 AM PST/9:00 AM MST/10:00 AM CST/11:00 AM EST It can be very frustrating when you are not booking interviews or getting hired. Have you ever wondered what hiring authorities are really thinking? We deal with hiring authorities daily and will share what we’ve learned – [...]
Written by Cheryl on February 21, 2012 – 9:46 pm
Read your resume as if you were a hiring authority or someone in the Human Resource Department who is screening resumes. Based on your Career Summary and accomplishments listed – would you call someone who submitted your resume? Ask yourself the following questions: Is your resume key-word rich? Do you list accomplishments and their impact [...]
Written by Cheryl on February 21, 2012 – 9:43 pm
It is important for you to consider the benefits a company offers when you are interviewing and eventually receive a job offer. Many companies have either eliminated benefits or are not paying for them. In some cases, employers pay for the employee, but not their spouse or family. The cost of benefits must be considered [...]
Written by Cheryl on February 11, 2012 – 2:50 am
It is important to customize your resume and cover letter toward a specific profession, industry or job title. Hiring authorities may not consider resumes that are too broad in scope! You don’t want to come across desperate and it’s important that the person reading your cover letter or resume understands the type of job you [...]
Written by Cheryl on February 11, 2012 – 2:48 am
For the first time in months, the numbers for new jobs created in the month of January was much higher than anticipated. I understand if you are still not working, these numbers may not excite you. However, it is proof employers are hiring. If you are not obtaining results or scheduling interviews, you may need [...]
Written by Cheryl on February 1, 2012 – 11:23 pm
Take time today to review your resume and your cover letter. If you were a hiring authority, would you clearly understand the opportunities you are pursuing? Is it clear what industry or profession you are targeting? Would you be impressed by the accomplishments you have achieved and the impact they have had on past employers? [...]
Written by Cheryl on February 1, 2012 – 11:16 pm
If you are not getting the results you want from telephone conversations, interviews or follow up calls, it may be time to record yourself. Think of the times when a family member has called you and immediately asks you “what’s wrong?”, because they picked up something in your voice. Something as simple as smiling when [...]
Written by anthony on August 26, 2011 – 1:53 am
2009/09/16 As any job-seeker over the last year can tell you, there comes a point when you hit a wall. For those who are out of work, there is usually a burst of activity in the first few weeks as networks are built up and resumes are updated. Then, by around the third month or [...]
Written by anthony on April 28, 2011 – 1:57 am
Many of you have found jobs or have enjoyed wonderful results from utilizing the various resources offered through our Career Portal. We want to feature your success and story in our Career Portal to help encourage and motivate other job seekers. Please send your stories or comments to cheryl@marinoandassociates.com Upcoming May 6th @ 12:00 pm [...]
