May 21st, 2007
How in the world do you have fun when you are unemployed and the pressures of this life demand that you find a job? It seems like an oxymoron and at some level it is, but finding a job can be fun if you shift your paradigm.
First, I believe the old adage that says, […]
By Darlene McDaniel -- 5 comments
May 19th, 2007
Video Job Postings is my short definition of what Austin Hill, Ben Yoskovitz and Fred Ngo are building at their great new startup StandoutJobs.com. Their intention is to change the face of recruiting. The Video presentation that Jeremy Wright and the team at B5Media put together for their current job openings is an excellent tool […]
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May 18th, 2007
The Top 5 Writing Project ended one week ago. I shared my favorite business links over at Small Business Boomers. I never had an opportunity to share job specific links here at Tough Quesitons? Great Answers!
Here are some interesting links I believe will be useful to you as you pursue your career aspirations.
1. […]
By Darlene McDaniel -- 3 comments
May 18th, 2007
Technology is our theme this month, but I had to share this story. This story was written over at Marketing Gorilla by Greg Hoffman. I found the link while visiting Des Walsh at Thinking Business. Review my coaching notes at the end.
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Resume Taped to Dunkin Donuts Box
“I found the perfect position in affiliate marketing […]
By Darlene McDaniel -- 2 comments
May 17th, 2007
Vault.com conducted a survey to determine whether employers would use Video Resumes - 89% said they would. Less than 20% have used them.
Some of the reasons employers sited for using the Video Resumes include:
1. Gives the employer the ability to assess a candidate’s professional presentation and demeanor.
This is a great reason for employers to […]
By Darlene McDaniel -- 0 comments
May 16th, 2007
I am not sure how I stumbled on this website, oneweekjob.com. I find it a very interesting way to figure out what you want to be when you grow up. Of course that is my assessment of Sean Aiken’s site. My topic is technology and I find this website an interesting way to use the […]
By Darlene McDaniel -- 6 comments
May 15th, 2007
For Managers Only - The punch line for Monty Python’s video clip is that the vacancies were filled weeks ago. After “deliberately humiliating” the candidate the hiring manager annouces that the job is no longer available.
So why did he bother interviewing the candidate? First for clarification, I understand this is a spoof on the […]
By Darlene McDaniel -- 0 comments
May 12th, 2007
I am absolutely convinced that Video Resumes are a mistake for job seekers. How is this a win/win for both parties in this transaction? I found some video resumes from You Tube. Take a look. This first video is actually a video of an interview. We get to see the interview. It is Monty Python […]
By Darlene McDaniel -- 3 comments
May 10th, 2007
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May 9th, 2007
Your character is a critical variable in the hiring equation - no matter who you are where you work. And in my opinion it is equally critical for those “interviewing” for the Presidency in the United States.
Unfortunately, character issues come up every day in every organization from coast to coast and from sea to shining […]
By Darlene McDaniel -- 23 comments
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