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How to be irresistable to employers and stand apart from other job candidates


As a bilingual career coach and job search expert, I meet with clients who encounter difficulty in landing a satisfying job that matches their talents, motivators and work personality. (Notice how I didn't even mention skills, which do not automatically bring career or job satisfaction).

Most job seekers engage in a "passive" job hunt, which rarely brings successful results.

In a fiercely competitive job market, how do you stand apart from other job seekers?

1. Establish your personal brand.

In a word, this means what makes you unique? What are you known for by past employers and customers? What do you do better than anyone else? Why were you hired at the last job? For more on personal branding, go to carolemartin.com or google William Arruda, personal branding expert.

2. Limit your electronic job search to 1 hour a day. Most job boards only have a 1-3% success rate.This referes to traditional job sites. Use "aggregates," which are sites which take job postings and combine them, such as simplyhired.com and indeed.com. You save a lot of wasted time using aggregates.

3. Make your resume visual and non-conventional. Entice employers with visuals, numbers and testimonials from past employers and supervisors. Most resumes are dull, boring and unimaginative. Recruiters and hiring managers have seen the same sentences ad nauseaum.  I'd be a rich woman if every client gave me $10 for such tired sentences as "hard working," "superior interpersonal skills" and "multitasker."

(Incidentally, my predication came true. There is much evidence that says that multi-tasking is not necessarily a positive trait. Witness the many traffic accidents involving texting and talking on cell phones while driving!)

Check out thesimplejobsearch.com from job search expert Kevin Donlin.

4. Use social media. Recent studies show that North American employers are using social media to search "passive talent," screen candidates and check for references. Open a free account, get insider information about companies that interest you, tap into the hidden job market and most importantly, ask for recommendations from past employers, supervisors or managers.

One client of mine did this and landed two interviews in a week, principally because of her recommendations.

5. Prepare strategic questions before your interview and impress employers about what you know about their industry. Also, find out what their competitors do not offer. This is called "competitive intelligence." Be irresistable to employers, send a follow-up cover letter saying that you have prepared a slide in what you would do in 30 days . Check out free presentation slides on interviewbest.com and show them during your interview. Send the industries a free report on their industry (www.pressrelease365.com) to show employers that you understand their needs.

6. Follow-up with employers unconventionally. Never ask:"Did you get my resume?" Convince them that they can hire you at a discount (hiring you will cost less because you offer value in_____)

Traditional, passive job search approaches are losing their value and potency.
Be bold and be noticed!

Melissa Martin
bilingual career coach
careercoachingbyphone.com

Negotiating job offers

In my view, most job seekers are fixated on getting the job during the interview, no matter what's at stake, without careful reflection.

The remedy? Careful negotiation. In my experience as a career coach, North American women, and new graduates are very resistant to doing something they actually can control to a certain degree-negotiation. Unless we engage in negotiation, we run the risk of being dissatisfied and or misunderstood, which directly relates to our productivity in our new position. Employers do expect job candidates to negotiate.  It is a part of the process in job searching.

When it comes down to the "crunch," and the employer makes a candidate an offer, that is when the dynamic changes. Job candidates do pull some clout in whether they will accept or not accept a job offer.

Here are some simple tips to help you negotiate:

1. NEVER accept the offer without telling the employer that you need time to reflect and to review what you have discussed. Even 24 hours is appropriate. Employers will expect this. If they do not, reconsider if you want to work for them, or in the extreme case,  be somewhat cautious of their hiring process and their company`s values.

2. Establish your wish list of what you must have in order to achieve job satisfaction. ie working conditions, independence, ability to have a say in projects, etc.

3. Devise your personal rating scale.
Rate what you want in the new job, based on a scale of 1-10.

Rate what what would be``nice to have`criteria from 1-10. (i.e. private office, extra week of vacation, etc)

Assess what are your non-negotiables (ex: shift work; noisy atmosphere, etc)

4. `Sleep on it`,`and contact the employer about your decision.

5. Confirm what the employer wants you to achieve in the first 90 days (this is crucial in business).

5. If accepting the offer, get it in writing. Protect yourself at every cost.

Examples of tangible things job seekers can negotiate:

-healthcare benefits
-professional development (ie if working for a small business or non-profit employer, budgets tend to be small)
-fitness membership
-tutition or educational reimbursement assistance
-PDA or Blackberry
-telecommuting
-flexible hours

Melissa Martin
bilingual career coach
careercoachingbyphone.com

careerealism.com Twitter Advice Project), work T.A.P. Q#355 – Oh no! My boss is coming to the same Hallowe'en party

T.A.P. Q#355 – Oh No! Boss Will Be At the Same Halloween Party


October 30, 2009 by sparktalk · 0 Comments and 4 Reactions

Dear Experts,


I don’t like my boss very much. We get along in the office, but it’s purely professional because we couldn’t be more different. She’s recently divorced and I just found out she is going to be at the same Halloween party as me, dressed as a witch (FYI – very appropriate). I really want to go to this party and be able to let loose and be myself, but there’s no way I can do that with her there. Should I just skip it? If I do, she and the person who invited me will know something is up. Honestly, this makes me really resentful of her. In my opinion, she shouldn’t be going to a party where all the people who report to her are going to be at. Seems totally unprofessional to me.

Dear partygoer:

Go the party because you stated that the people who report to her are also going to attend.

Maintain your decorum and professionalism. You can have a good time, but be aware of boundaries, since she is your boss, above all.

Establish some boundaries between being yourself, in a public arena, and your professional role.

In particular, mind your manners, socialize with others and don't be tempted by a behaviour that may come back to haunt you on Monday morning. (ie drinking and being excessive or overzealous in nature).

Be prepared to see your boss in a different light. Perhaps she is grieving her divorce, (No matter what outcome the marriage, divorce is still a loss). Sometimes we misinterpret verbal and non-verbal communication. She may be playing out the final remnants of her marriage.

Hold your head high and have a good time.

Best,
Melissa Martin
bilingual career coach
careercoachingbyphone.com

Twitter project on careerealism Q# 351 back breaking work

Dear breaking back,

You have a right to be safe and comfortable in your workplace. By all means, purchase a chair or whatever will ease your pain.

There are state laws under the Department of Labor that protect you from unsafe working conditions.
Consult the OSHA site and look up worker's laws Go to osha.gov/SLCTC.index.html

In Canada, workers can refuse to work under unsafe conditions.

It is in the best interest of your employer to protect you, make you feel safe and comfortable and to avoid any legal or medical ramifications.

Document what has occurred for posterity.

Ease your back pain with new equipment!
Best wishes,

Melissa Martin
bilingual career coach
careercoachingbyphone.com

Twitter project on careerealism Q# 351 How do I follow up without seeming pushy?

T.A.P. Q#351 – Back-Breaking Job! Literally



Dear Experts,



I’ve been at a new job for 2 months now and my back is killing me. The chair I have to sit in is so uncomfortable. I’ve asked for something different but my boss said nothing is available. I brought in a pillow to sit on and my boss seems mad, as if I’m being dramatic. I’ve never had a back issue before. I’d like to propose buying my own chair to sit in, but I don’t think my boss will like the idea. What can I do?

Dear Back breaking,

There are state laws to protect you regarding workplace safety, employment rights, etc.
I am no lawyer, however, you have rights. Check out what the OSHA has to say about this, specifically at http://www.osha.gov/as/opa/worker/index.htm

In Canada, workers under WHIMIS legislation (the equivalent of the OSHA legislation) have the right to refuse work under unsafe conditions.

Once again, your employer should operate under due diligence and acknowledge your complaint, which is perfectly reasonable and valid.

Document what has occurred to protect yourself from any possible disagreement with your employer. It is in his/her best interest to ensure your safey on the job and to make yourself feel comfortable, thereby minimizing the possibility of an injury or disability claim (very expensive!)

Best of luck,

Melissa Martin
bilingual career coach
careercoachingbyphone.com

Twitter project on careerealism Q# 349 How do I follow up without seeming pushy?

Dear Experts,

A few months back I applied for my dream position. I managed to get through several rounds of interviews and was told I was 1 of 2 final candidates. A week later they called to tell me the position was being “reconsidered” and they were not going to hire for it. I was disappointed but exchanged pleasant e-mails with the recruiter who was very nice and said he’d keep me in mind for future positions (and did!).

Just last week I noticed my dream job was posted on their job board again, so I sent over an e-mail to the recruiter I had been in touch with to ask if this was the same position and that I was interested in applying. I also applied again through their website in case that recruiter no longer works there. I have not heard anything back from anyone. The recruiter had been very responsive in the past so now I’m concerned. How do I follow-up further without seeming desperate and pushy?


Dear dream position seeker:

Sounds like behind four walls that budgetary reasons derailed the decision to hire. This happens all the time, unfortnately. I have witnessed this and heard about this from clients countless times.

Chalk this up to unfortunate timing and move on to the next nourishing opportunity that will quench your career appetite.

Best,

Melissa Martin
bilingual career coach
careercoachingbyphone.com

Twitter project on careerealism: Q# 349: what's included in a portfolio

T.A.P. Q#349 – What’s Included In a PR Portfolio?


October 27, 2009 by sparktalk

Dear Experts,

I will be graduating this upcoming spring and am working on putting together a public relations/advertising portfolio. Do you have any advice/insight on what to include?

Dear grad to be:

I was in radio broadcasting for ten years and left in the 90's. The landscape has changed, but for the better.
Now the evolution is how you brand yourself. It's the new generation.

A few things to include:
-sampling of your digital identity ex: linkedin.com and twitter accounts. Link them on your resume and include in your testimonial
-short videos that you have recorded on YouTube or vimeo.com
-a visual resume  ex: Flickr has templates or visualCV.com
-proof of samples you worked on in college  ex: advertising campaigns, logos, press releases
-clippings of you involved in the college newspaper or radio station
-testimonials/endorsements from college professors
-copy of your own work to create your personal brand ex: Create a free profile on www.google.com/profiles
-create a short presentation about yourself and have it ready before your upcoming interviews
ie interviewbest.com has great slide samples
-check out how some of the pros do their publicity and advertising on the internet and digest their material and what makes them so successful ex: Howie Schwartz, Perry Belcher
-consult web sites just for grads such as whyhire.me and collegerecruiter.com

Best wishes,

Melissa Martin
(former radio broadcaster)
careercoachingbyphone.com

10 Things to Do While You're Unemployed - On Careers (usnews.com)

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careerealism.com Twitter Advice Project), work T.A.P. Q#346 – Said I’d Show Her Resume to HR, But Can’t – What Should I Do?

October 26, 2009 by sparktalk · 2 Comments and 9 Reactions

Dear Experts,

I was out this weekend with some friends and met a girl. She’s currently looking for a job and when I mentioned where I worked, she was really excited and said she had applied there and was hoping to get an interview. She seemed nice enough, so I gave her my e-mail address and told her to send me her resume and I would drop it off at HR.

Well, she e-mailed it to me right away and I took a peak. I know for a fact that she doesn’t have the kind of experience they are looking for the position. To be honest, I can’t believe she thought of applying. So, I don’t think I should even bother showing her resume to HR, however, I promised her I would. What should I do?

Dear unsure:
Give her the benefit of the doublt. You may think that she doesn't have the "experience they are looking for in the position," but perhaps there's more than meets the eye.

If you want to be genuine in helping her, you could gently advise her to customize her resume to what experience you think the company may be looking for. (This will involve some tact and diplomacy, since you don't know this person and she was a casual acquaintance).

If you feel uncomfortable with that, persuade her to really identify why she wants to work at the company and have her do the homework beforehand.

Another strategy is that you could divulge that you received the resume without details and that you were passing it along. No commitment on your part.

Ultimately, if she is really keen about working there, then she should do the follow-up work.

Best wishes,
Melissa Martin
careercoachingbyphone.com

Careerrealism.com Twitter Q# 347-introducing myself to company I want to work for

T.A.P. Q#347 – Best Way to Introduce Myself to Company I Want to Work For?


Dear Experts,

I found a company I think is amazing. I’m about to graduate and want to apply to work there. I looked online and there aren’t any jobs posted. What’s the best way to contact them to learn when they might be hiring recent grads?

Dear Graduate to be:

Good for you that you are doing your homework even going into graduation!

1. Establish your personal brand before starting your job search. Competition is fierce.

2 Impress the company by doing competitive intelligence on their company. (Research their competitor and send the company you want to work for the information you got from the competition). Companies are always looking to solve problems). You can even send them a free press release to impress the company that you are conversant with the latest trends in their industry. Check out www. pressrelease365.com

Research what you think what might be their greatest challenge or problem. Use this as a basis for writing a sales letter (see # 3d).

3. Create a digital identity:
a. linkedin.com account-Gather testimonials from former professors, colleagues and supervisors in the last 3 years. Post them on your linkedin.com account (many recruiters use linkedin.com as a primary source for hiring talent). Post testimonials on your facebook account along with your resume.
b. Create a visual resume  ex: visualCV.com
c. Create a biography of yourself. Go to google.com/profiles. It's free. Include links in your resume and cover letter.
d. Write a sales letter (Google: Jimmy Sweeney's world's greatest cover letter).
Example: "Three reasons why you should hire___(yourself). Offer ROI (return on investment) for hiring you. For example: you have new qualifications as a college grad to be; you are presumably young and can be crafted into a desirable employee with the latest product knowledge or industry knowledge.

e. Go to interviewbest.com annd search the free sample presentations. Prepare a short slide presentation (ex: Slideshare is available on linkedin.com) and "tease" the company in your sales letter about what you would do in the first 90 days at the company. Use a PS for this. (Jimmy Sweeney's brilliant idea).
Instead of going from the approach of when they "might" be hiring, make yourself irresistable to employers by following these strategies.

Remember, a recent study said that a company's #1 priority is improving efficiency.

Go boldly!
Melissa Martin
bilingual career coach
careercoachingbyphone.com

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Careerealism TAP Q#344: monitoring emails at work

RT@CAREEREALISM: TAP Q#344 monitoring emails at work



Unequivocally, companies DO monitor emails. Just yesterday, theglobeandmail.com, (a leading national newspaper in Canada), published a story about this topic. Companies are growing irritated by so much activity. I have watched a few segments on NBC's Today show confirming this.


Additionally, companies are increasingly checking social media sites to screen candidates for any reason to not hire and to check online identities of people.

If you want to check your identity and make sure that its is "safe," go to onlineIDcalculator.com.

It's free.

Never give any reason for a company to justify administrative discipliinary action. And yes, people have been fired because of unsavory digital identities.

Protect yourself!

Melissa Martin

bilingual career coach

careercoachingbyphone.com

Twitter question on careerealism Q# 345

TAP Q# 345 Made my boss look bad . How do I recover?

Dear troubled employee:

Sorry to hear that kind of trouble at work is permeating your thoughts.

Congratulations on getting the project on time.

Without knowing all of the facts, I would be suspicious about the manager not behaving the "same."
That in itself seems unprofessional and unfair, at best.

Is there any delicate way that you could approach the boss and remind him of the following:
-you met the deadline ahead of time
-your intentions were genuine to assist with the project
- your successes in the last year. Put them on paper and present them. Save for posterity.
(Especially in your field, the priorities are to save money, make money, increase efficiency and improve something. Those are good guidelines).

Did you know that companies' # 1 priority is to improve efficiency?

-reassure your boss that your role at the company aligns with its mission statement, goals and values
-affirm that you are dedicated to bringing the company 100% value and that you will continue to deliver it

Never give a company reason for questioning your role at a company. Some would say don't show a sign of weakness.

Wait patiently for the next assigment.
Best wishes
Melissa Martin
careercoachingbyphone.com

declining a job offer-on careerealism.com

Exciting news!


I am now among the list of "job search experts," on one of the top career sites, careerrealism.com



Each week-day, a panel of experts answer career questions.





Here's today's version:



T.A.P. Q#336 – Best Way to Decline a Job Offer?
October 19, 2009 Dear Experts,

I got offered a job last week and something doesn’t feel right about it. The people that work there are all very quiet and look almost scared. The boss seems serious, but didn’t act mean. However, when I asked why the position was open, he did comment the last person didn’t have a ’strong enough personality’ for the job. That worries me.
I accepted the job and said I’d start this week, but now I don’t want to go! How should I decline the job?




My response:

Magnify your first sentence. That's where the dilemma is. "Something doesn't feel right about it."That is your emotional intelligence (body-oriented) speaking and not your academic intelligence (head-oriented). The reason why "something doesn't feel right," in this case, is that your intuition is telling you to avoid danger signs from this company.

Two other danger signs that you should reconsider:" the people who work there almost look scared."Again, the old adage that "you only have only have one chance to make a first impression" truly applies here. You made an observation about the company culture. It doesn't appear to be healthy.

The third danger sign when the manager remarked that the former employee didn't have a "strong enough personality." Examine that hidden agenda or message.

What is your work personality? This is one thing that a career professional tries to identify with you, before you embark on a job search or to accept a job offer. Will your job personality align with the company?

Unless you have a binding, legal job offer, think twice about accepting this job offer.I believe that this is situation-specific.If you are uneasy now and don't pay attention to the danger signs, you could be deadlocked with this company, which may wreak havoc for you professionally.

Go with your heart and use emotional intelligence (an extra energy source that we all all to some extent).

Some of the best career decisions involve more risks, but often they pay off handsomely.We as humans just have to step out of our comfort zone and embrace risk, from time to time.

Wishing you the best in your career.Melissa Martin

bilingual career coach

careercoachingbyphone.com

Pan for gold in your job search

I came across some notes from a sales course that I took a few years back.



Sales/marketing and the job search have a natural commonality.



Remember in your history class when you heard about the Klondike days? Searching for gold?



Same principle about "panning for gold" and job searching.



Spend 20% of your time prospecting. That means looking at potential employers.

Mark Granovetter of Harvard University notes that "43 percent of unadvertised

positions are created for applicants, often at the time of the interview."


Here's a simple way to "pan for gold" in your job search:



Look up an occupational list containing in a main government directory.

The occupational outlook directory, www.bls.gov.oco/, is revised every two years and contains job search tips and keyword searches.

A Canadian version of an occupational directory can be found on http://www.jobfutures.ca/

In the grand scheme of things, sales is an inevitable part of the job search, so

transitioning from thinking that from job seeker to thinking like a consultant represents a mind

shift, but it is imperative.

Top 5 reasons how sales and job searches are the same:

1. Find the client. Find the potential/desirable employer.
2. Meet the client. Set up a meeting with an employer. Build rapport.
3. Help the client buy a product or service. Present yourself during an interview.
4. Make the sale. ABC= always be closing during the interview about you.
5. Find and answer objectives. Yes, write down any objections that the interview may have about you. Then you'll be dually prepared.

The "law of 6" in sales states that customers don't have more than six objections to purchasing most products or services. Before interviewing, prepare for any misgivings, doubts or objections the employer may have about you. This is essential when you are changing careers and don't have the "relevant" industry experience, a new graduate or you have been out of the job market for a lengthy period of time.

I have dealt with clients who have experienced all of the above situations, and after they hired

me for career coaching, they were successful in landing meaningful employment.

Melissa Martin
bilingual career coach
careercoachingbyphone.com

More tools to brand yourself-create your PURL

In a previous blog post, I mentioned about the importance of finding out your online identity.

The site to which I referred was onlineIDcalculator.com

Patti Church, operator of whyhire.me, cites a monster.com survey, which claims that "77

percent of employers will google you," because they need to "manage risk and find the right

candidates." Patti makes a salient point and justifies why job seekers need to know what their

digital identity is before applying for a position, changing careers or preparing for an interview.

You want to be cast in the best light as a job seeker, in front of potential employers.

Now there is another way to improve your online identity. It's called a PURL.

PURL stands for "personal uniform resource locator."

This means a personal web address that you can share with employers.

All you need to do is a Google search. Any career/job search professional, like Patti Church,

advocates the use of a PURL in your resume, cover letter, and business cards. Absolutely!

Refer to your online identity during your interview.

As I always say to my clients, modesty in a job search goes out the window!

Competition is fierce in this economy.

Learn how to create a personal brand in your job search.

Set up an appointment with me at careercoachingbyphone.com

Melissa Martin

careercoachingbyphone.com

teacher10@hotmail.com

More sites to create your own personal brand

Digital identity is here to stay and the stats are growing about how job seekers can control their

own personal signatures online with certain limitations.

You can control how you want to be portrayed by employers, or take the risk of allowing

unsavory information to languish online, thereby allowing potential employers or recruiters to

see unsavoury information. Unless job seekers are scrupulous and vigilant about how they

want to present themselves on line, hiring managers can pass them by in a New York minute-

quicker than that 10 second screening that recruiters talk about.

(Interesting that Dr. Phil recently featured stories of young people who didn't use discretion

by controlling what they were posting over the internet. The results were disastrous).

Here are some web sites to help you create a personal brand and impress potential employers

by showing your digital ID savvy:

Before proceeding to creating or activating your digital ID any further, go to http://www.onlineidcalculator.com/

1. Check your current ID status, before you go to the next step of creating a digital presence

that you can be proud of.

Once you answer a few questions, the site calculates if you have a decent ID status-enough

to present to employers.

In the worst case scenario, you can always improve your digital identity score with

http://www.onlineidcalculator.com/, but it is difficult, but not impossible to "erase" objectionable or compromising

content. (Dr. Phil referred to companies whose purpose was to do a digital clean-up of identities).

With a clear conscience and knowing that your ID score is suitable go to the next step.

Business cards with a contemporary, electronic twist.

2. Sign up for a free virtual business card that is designed to appear in your search results

http://www.businesscard2.com/

With the latter site, you have the benefit of dowloading a vCard with your contact information.

Bonus: you can include a bio, recommendations and attachments, such as a resume and photos.

For the record, mine is http://melissamartin.businesscard2.com

For more on personal branding in your job search, contact me
at careercoachingbyphone.com

Melissa Martin
bilingual career coach
careercoachingbyphone.com
877-621-3141

a goldmine of information for researching employers

For job seekers who want to demonstrate their superlative research skills, jigsaw.com is an absolute goldmine of information.

Jigsaw.com It has been featured on the Wall Street Journal, CNN and the New York times, to name a few.

Yes, you CAN look for local companies on jigsaw.com

If you are looking for a comprehensive business directory, jigsaw.com will give you a competitive edge:
1. Browse over 16 million business contacts and 3 million company records.

2. Download company data.
Let’s say you wanted to do an “advanced search” on a company.

Step 1: Choose a job title and/or company

Step 2: Choose a level, whether it’s staff or management.

Step 3: Select a department. Choose country, industry and number of employees.

Let’s say that you just want to go a general idea about employers, whether you’re relocating or contemplating career change. Simply click onto “Browse” and view the companies.
Using jigsaw.com to uncover leads and tap into the hidden job market

Preparing to write a cover letter or prepare for an interview? An even more proactive stance for job seekers is to take advantage of the free “download company data.” It’s like company blueprint, complete with a list of contacts, telephone numbers and job titles. What a goldmine of information!

Ever tried to write a customized, sales or cover letter without getting the key contacts? No more excuses with the free download company data feature.

The real goldmine is the free "download" of company data. For example, you can type in an employer, and see comprehensive information about a company. I did so yesterday, and found a local, municipal employer, complete with job titles, phone number extension and email.I was flabbergasted to know that there were only 1100 employees working for the city of Kingston! 85 people work in the Human Resources department alone!

Jigsaw.com can give job candidates a competitive edge before an interview.

For job seekers who want to demonstrate their superlative research skills, jigsaw.com is an absolute goldmine of information.
Jigsaw.com It has been featured on the Wall Street Journal, CNN and the New York times, to name a few.
Yes, you CAN look for local area companies on jigsaw.com

If you are looking for a comprehensive business directory, jigsaw.com will give you a competitive edge:1. Browse over 16 million business contacts and 3 million company records.2. Download company data.
Let’s say you wanted to do an “advanced search” on a company.Step 1: Choose a job title and/or company
Step 2: Choose a level, whether it’s staff or management.Step 3: Select a department. Choose country, industry and number of employees.

Let’s say that you just want to go a general idea about employers, whether you’re relocating or contemplating career change. Simply click onto “Browse” and view the companies.
Using jigsaw.com to uncover leads and tap into the hidden job market

Preparing to write a cover letter or prepare for an interview? An even more proactive stance for job seekers is to take advantage of the free “download company data.” It’s like company blueprint, complete with a list of contacts, telephone numbers and job titles. What a goldmine of information!

Ever tried to write a customized, sales or cover letter without getting the key contacts? No more excuses with the download company data feature.

The real goldmine is the free "download" of company data. For example, you can type in an employer, and see comprehensive information about a company. I did so yesterday, and found a local, municipal employer, complete with job titles, phone number extension and email.I was flabbergasted to know that there were only 1100 employees working for the city of Kingston! 85 people work in the Human Resources department alone!

Jigsaw.com can give job candidates a competitve edge before an interview.
Where is Melissa?
Career changers, check out my internet radio interview with Australian career coach Keith Keller, careersuccessradio.com
Hear Melissa speak on search,[b][b]using social media in your job [/b][/b]at an employment conference in Brockville, October 26th,
Melissa Martinbilingual career coachcareercoachingbyphone.comGananoque, ON613-382-7641

Where is Melissa?
Career changers, check out my internet radio interview with Australian career coach Keith Keller, careersuccessradio.com

Hear Melissa speak on search, using social media in your job at an employment conference in Brockville, ON on October 26th

Melissa Martin
bilingual career coachcareercoachingbyphone.com
Gananoque, ON
teacher10@hotmail.com
613-382-7641
1-877-621-3141

What are Your Strengths and Weaknesses: Conduct a SWOT Analysis to Find Out!

What are Your Strengths and Weaknesses: Conduct a SWOT Analysis to Find Out!

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Debut tonight on careersuccessradio.com

I am sooooo excited! While I travel by megabus from Toronto, it'll only be a few hours before I am interviewed by Australian career coach Keith Keller on www. careersuccessradio.com

Tune in tonight at 7pm EST. If you can't join us live, the interview will be recorded.

Keith Keller asked me to prepare for tonight's show on career change.

Here's a sneak preview, including tips and free links to career change on the internet:

Contemplating a career change

• careers are NOT linear, and not necessarily rational in nature. Serendipidty plays a great role.
  =there are no rules
  to change careers, in the new economy, use 4 pillars of skill
• Use every resource in your career arsenal to help you make an informed decision
• One of the most important resources is to tap into your intuition
• Identify and develop your innate strengths. Do a SWOT analysis
• Don't settle for less from yourself or other people. You have the inner resources to make career decisions (a tenet of solution-focused interviewing and counselling, in which I am certified).
• Identify your USP (unique selling points)
• Know your personal brand
• Take calculated risks. Risk taking can be a blessing in disguise to propel you to an exciting and nourishing career

These tips are the appetizer of tonight's interview. Tune in tonight to get the full menu.

See you on the internet radio with Keith at 7pm EST on careersuccessradio.com

Keith will also interview me on future topics between October and December.

Melissa Martin
bilingual career coach
careercoachingbyphone.com