Posts Tagged ‘resume writing’

Hartford Business Journal Interviews Recruiters Connection

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Pat O’Connor, principal at Recruiters Connection was recently interviewed by the Hartford Business Journal about Tapping Into the Hidden Job market.  Here is an excerpt from the article.

Your site mentions, “Job seekers can learn about open positions and opportunities within the ‘hidden job market’.” What percentage of jobs is filled on the hidden job market?

The “Hidden Job Market,” represents job openings that are not advertised through sites such as Monster, Career Builder, Hot Jobs, as well as newspaper advertising. These positions within the “Hidden Job Market” are often given to recruiters to work on due to confidentiality issues, unique qualifications, etc. Job seekers just need to “tap into” the recruiters listed on Recruiters Connection to discover the possibilities in the “Hidden Job Market.” The percentage of jobs filled through the “Hidden Job Market,” is difficult to estimate, but what we do know is that only a small percentage of open jobs are advertised.

Read the entire article here

Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Employers, Job Seekers, Recruiters | No Comments »

Internet Social Networking-How It Can Affect You

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009


The internet provides many popular social networking choices today, such as Youtube, MySpace, Twitter, and Facebook, to name a few, but if you are not careful, what you put out there about yourself can harm your chances of getting that dream job. 

 

(more…)

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Job Seekers | Comments Off

Choosing A Career

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

 

In today’s tense job market, things can be so overwhelming.  You may either be unemployed, a young adult seeking to enter the work force for the first time, or thinking about making a new career change.  Regardless of your current job situation, it is perfectly okay not to know what you want to do.  For many people, being stuck in a position just to earn a paycheck or having a dead end job with no growth potential is an unfortunate reality and not a healthy alternative.  Eventually, for those workers who are in unhappy job dilemmas, frustration and dissatisfaction in their positions can cause physical illness.  Job stress and anxiety can be promoted by the work involved or the people they work with.  Some people simply feel trapped and have no vision of what their future could be like.  They cannot see past their current situation nor take the time to explore what other career options exist for them.    
 

(more…)

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Job Seekers | Comments Off

Job Transition

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

If you are experiencing a job transition caused by a new position at a new company, promotion, leave at will, dismissal, or layoff in today’s economy, you may just be spinning your wheels. This article provides insight to any job related transition and keeps you moving forward.

New position at a new company: A new job is as exciting as it can be challenging. Learning as much as possible about your new position, the company’s products and services, and how things get done, can be overwhelming at first. Allow yourself time to adjust in a new culture. Remind yourself daily of the values, skills, and strengths you bring to the organization. Invite colleagues to lunch and learn how you can best contribute to the team. Prepare a 3-year career plan and follow through regularly with the management team to ensure you meet your goals.

(more…)

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Job Seekers | No Comments »