Here are some more great tools, resources, and news you can use courtesy of CDI leadership and the Education committee. In this issue: Guide for evaluating a potential employment company via Glassdoor Virtual first job interviews with a bot Text-based job interviews How older workers could save America from workforce Read More >
How to Find a Company That Fits You
You're unhappy with your job and your company. You're not alone. The last figure I read cited 80% of employees are unhappy at work. Much of that unhappiness is rooted in cultural mismatch. People accept jobs because they pay enough, are in a good location with a short commute, or Read More >
Here’s What Leads to a Job-Winning Interview
When it comes to pre-interview prep, it’s not only going to show an employer how serious you are about the job you’re applying for but can also be translated into a make-or-break example of your approach to work. So, you can elevate your candidacy by doing just a little more Read More >
Most Overlooked—But Most Powerful—Job Interview Tool
Time and again clients contact me for interview coaching. They tell me they are nervous, don’t know how to prepare or how to answer the questions they are anticipating will be asked. Candidates often overlook the job description in their preparations for the job interview. This is unfortunate because the Read More >
New Graduate / College Resources and Tools (Websites)
The following websites cover a lot of ground regarding college to career resources you might need. Note that most resources are free but some have a small fee. The following list has been provided by CDI members and does not constitute an endorsement by CDI. Use at your own risk. Report Read More >
Best Job Search Techniques to Use in a Tough Economy
By Mary Elizabeth Bradford, The Career Artisan In a bad economy, many industries are negatively affected and competition for jobs increases.This makes using job boards (as your client's primary strategy) incredibly difficult and depressing, since this is where competition for positions is most fierce.Your client's stand to increase their chances Read More >
Using LinkedIn to Find Company Contacts
Picture this scenario -- your client has her heart set on working as a Program or Project Manager for Motorola, but does not have any contacts at the company. You have recommended all the traditional strategies – talk to everyone she knows, network through the local chapter and elists of Read More >
Help Your Clients Become Research Sleuths
By Ellen Mulqueen, M.A., CERW, CECC I’ve gathered together research information you may want to share with your clients. You have my permission to do so, as long as you give proper attribution. A common question asked during an interview is, “Why do you want to work here?” Imagine two Read More >
Trend Spotting for Job Seekers
By Tony Deblauwe, CCRE We often wish we had a crystal ball when it comes to predicting the outlook of future jobs. The skills you have today may not be in demand tomorrow so it’s important to stay on top of marketplace trends. This is especially true for active job Read More >
Add Value and Revenue with Custom Marketing Plans
By Barbara Safani, M.A., CERW, CCM, CPRW, NCRW - FTT Research FTT Research helps job seekers accelerate their search campaigns by providing timely and detailed reports on company targets and decision makers within a candidate's preferred industries, job functions, and geographies. Every smart business owner has a business plan. The Read More >