Search for jobs by identifying a company -

Search for jobs by identifying a company - One piece of advice I share with all of my clients dont look for a job, look for a company. If you are looking only specifically for a job (focusing only on job boards or posted listings), you are missing out on potential opportunities that are never advertised. Seeking an organization and broadening your target will help you be more competitive in this environment. Research from the Michigan State University Collegiate Employment Research Institute, which conducts an annual survey, (as reported via CNN) suggests that: Large companies, those with more than 4,000 employees, plan to decrease hiring of all graduates by 3%, and medium-sized companies, those with between 500 and 4,000 employees, expect to lower hiring by 11%. Smaller companies, however, may provide a bright spot in the job market for new graduates. Employers with fewer than 500 staff members said they expect hiring at their companies to jump by 15%. These companies will hire 11 new graduates on average in 2010, and 8 of them will be at the bachelors level. So, it may be wise to stop looking only at large companies and to focus on smaller firms for opportunities. I have many clients who identify organizations first.   They say, I want to work for a small company where I will be able to get involved in a lot of different areas.   Or they say, I want to work for a large company with opportunity to be promoted.   Or, Id love to work for a large firm and be pigeon-holed into doing the same work day after day.   Except for that last one There are pros and cons to every type of job. I have a client who works for a small family firm.   Her stories are exactly what one would expect based on stereotypes of small family firmsUncle Bill comes in to do the taxes, Aunt Sue is hired to decorate the waiting area.   Non-family members work at their own peril.   At the same time, this client had the opportunity to take on responsibilities and  hone skills she otherwise  would not have had the chance to do had she worked at a larger firm. Points to consider Small businesses offer: Quick response time Decision making flexibility Personal attention Specialization opportunities Ability to change with the times Salary.com offers these reasons to choose a small company: Improved work/life balance Less political Better company culture Larger firms may offer better benefits (free lunch, anyone?), training opportunities and an HR department that prevents Uncle Jim from getting a job that someone else is more qualified to do.   Although I was glib in noting that large firms may pigeon-hole their workers, it is also true that they may provide more opportunities for advancement from within or transfers from one office to another that would not be possible in a small firm. Suite101.com notes these advantages of working for a large company: More resources Leadership potential Ability to specialize More job options There are pros and cons to every choice, but it is interesting to consider:   Are you a large company or small company worker? Dont forget that clear, concise, optimized job search materials AND a strong, well executed plan are key for job search success! I can help with every part of your job hunt! Need a great resume? Tips to use social networking? Interview coaching?   Could you use some help mobilizing your job search plans? If youre ready to hire a pro to help you get where you want to go, contact me to find out how you can boost your job search both online and off line. Check out my new book, Social Networking for Career Success, to learn how to use social networking tools to your advantage! Be sure to become a  fan of Keppie Careers on FacebookId be thrilled to have you as part of the community! Since were on the subject of doing something newAre you on Twitter? Jump on and touch base with me  @keppie_careers. photo by Clif1066

Tips on Writing a Resume For Your Next Job Search

Tips on Writing a Resume For Your Next Job SearchThe writers in your area who are perfect for resume writing are also the ones that can answer your questions and explain to you how to write a resume. If you have written one before and are wondering if it is the same as what you wrote before, then here are some tips that will help you get started with resume writing volunteer experience on Glamar's annual dinner. These tips are mostly generic and can apply to any job you may be applying for.- You need to do a little research on your resume. If you want your resume to be sent out to hundreds of employers, you must know exactly what you are looking for in a resume. I would encourage you to read up on resume writing, because this will help you understand why there are certain things you need to know.- Those that have been on the job before will usually know what they are looking for in their resume, as well as the volunteers that they have met. If you are volunteering, you need to focus on the benefits you will get from working at Glamar or any other event. Volunteer work is extremely important, and you can do both in your resume.- If you currently have a current job, you should still mention the job if it was paid or try to at least include it if it was volunteer. Your resume writing will depend greatly on whether or not you have had any experience in any job you are applying for. You also need to write about your accomplishments and your goals if you are planning on moving forward in your career.- Volunteer work is important to Glamar, so why would you leave it out? When you are doing volunteer work, you will be able to meet new people, be able to learn about the food and be able to get in touch with some of the residents of the community, which will help you make a difference and possibly even get you hired.- It does not matter what type of work you are doing, but you must list out all of your accomplishments in your resume, just like you would for any other job . If you have a past history of volunteering in the past, then list it out. If you have never worked for Glamar, then do a little research to find out what types of volunteer activities they offer.If you follow these basic tips, you will be able to provide a resume that is much more professional and enjoyable to read. By doing your research and looking at several resumes, you will be able to tell which one is the best for you. As long as you put the above in your resume, then you are in for a real treat when you attend the Glamar Volunteer Dinner.