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Thursday, January 21, 2010

8 Keys to Job Fair Success:

Guidance for Job Seekers


How job seekers approach a job fair can greatly affect the outcome. Maintaining a positive attitude and creating a professional image can help job candidates develop an aura of confidence that's not possessed by the majority of the competition. Although attending job fairs is only a very small part of any job search strategy, there are few opportunities available where job seekers get to meet individual employers prior to obtaining an actual job interview. It is therefore essential that serious job candidates thoroughly prepare themselves prior to attending a job fair. Listed below are 8 job fair strategies that will not only increase a candidate's likelihood of success, but will also make them much more comfortable with the whole job fair process.



8 Keys to Job Fair Success:

1. Do your research.
Take time to research participating companies prior to the job fair. After deciding which companies you most want to meet with, take some time to check out each of their websites to learn more about the company and the jobs they have available.

2. Dress professionally and create a favorable first impression.
Since first impressions are critical when searching for a job, dressing professionally for a job fair makes perfect sense. Conservative business attire is often preferred for both men and women but business casual may be appropriate for certain jobs or professions. Also, attention to detail is important so be sure to wear comfortable, neat, well-polished shoes; carry a professional briefcase; ensure your hair is clean and well groomed: your nails are neatly manicured, and go light on make-up and perfume. It is best to downplay tattoos and additional body piercings whenever possible. Dressing professionally relays the message to employers that you are a serious candidate in the job search process.

3. Be prepared and develop a plan.
When arriving at a job fair it's wise to first study the layout of the fair and check to see if any additional employers have been added to the list. In addition to your resume, be sure to bring several pens, a notepad, and business cards to hand out. You may also carry a cheat sheet that reminds you of important information on the companies you want to meet. One job fair strategy you might want to employ is to plan on meeting with your first choice employers first and then move on to your second and third choices.

4. Bring along lots of resumes.
Be sure to bring extra resumes to the fair. You may end up handing out more than one resume to participating employers, so it's best to maximize your efforts by bringing an ample supply of resumes to avoid running out. Make sure your resume is well prepared and looked over by at least one (preferably more) other person. You may decide to bring along different versions of your resume. Targeting your resume to specific jobs and/or employers offers an opportunity to focus on specific skills and accomplishments that's required for certain jobs or professions. Resumes should always be printed on professional white, gray, or ecru resume paper and free of photos or fancy fonts.

5. Meet and greet employers.
Since first impressions are critical in the interviewing process, be prepared to assertively introduce yourself with confidence and enthusiasm. Maintain direct eye contact, offer a firm handshake, sport a genuine smile, and show enthusiasm - since these are all attributes employers look for in potential new hires. Be prepared to give each employer you meet a 30 - 60 second elevator speech that highlights your career objectives, strengths, interests, relevant skills and the type of job you are seeking. Be prepared to answer questions such as why you want to work for this particular company or why you feel that you would be an asset to the organization.

6. Practice and prepare questions for the interviewer.
The best way to prepare for an interview is to practice, practice, practice. Be sure to write down any vital information on the back of the employer's business card to make it easy to follow up. Be prepared to ask each employer questions including how to arrange for a second interview.

7. Be prepared to network.
Career Fairs are all about networking. It has been estimated that between 50% and 75% of all jobs are found through networking. By networking with recruiters, other job fair participants, and professional associations and/or employment agencies participating in the fair, you can increase your personal connections and improve your chances of getting called back for a second interview.

8. Don't forget to follow up.
Following up with recruiters is one of the most important things job fair participants can do immediately after the job fair. Sending a personalized thank you note to each recruiter identifies you as a thoughtful and serious job candidate that they will want to get to know better. By restating your interests in the company and your qualifications, you will put yourself on their radar screen when they are in the process of seeking candidates to interview for future positions that open up. You may decide to enclose another copy of your resume with your letter to ensure that the employer has your information available. Following up a thank you letter with a phone call can also increase your chances of being called back for an interview.



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Job Search Etiquettes - Stand Out From The Rest

While much focus in job searching is placed on networking techniques, resume-writing, and interview preparation, one small but very important aspect of successful job-search is often overlooked i.e. job search etiquettes. To accomplish and sustain in the professional field, we should maintain some rules that would pave out way for getting hired. Job search etiquettes refer to polite, warm and friendly behavior of an individual that one should maintain during the endeavor to get a job. If we want to attract the attention of the employers, we need to cultivate some moral and social values and disciplines in our behavior that would make us ideal among a pool of prospects.


Etiquettes sometimes get neglected perhaps because the term seems quite old-fashioned. However, make no mistake, because courteous job-seekers stand out from the rest of the job seekers, especially the ones devoid of good manners. Recruiters are always in search of candidates with strong interpersonal skills and pleasant etiquettes. In the world of challenging job market, it is wise to be very meticulous about our behavior. A small misconduct can multiply into a negative impression, resulting into a job search failure.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Scholarship In Sweden

Uppsala University hereby declares the following position to be open for application:

PhD position in Computer Science

on Software Verification. UFV-PA 2009/3336
Short description: The work will be carried out within a project aimed at developing
techniques  for software verification, in particular to handle the challenges in verification of concurrent software. The project will develop and combine techniques from model checking, program analysis, and testing, for verifying correctness and finding errors. Efforts that can be pursued include to use program analysis to guide testing to become more efficient, to analyze protocols in networks with a large number of nodes, to efficiently extract information from test logs, and to analyze complicated concurrent programs and algorithms.
 

Scholarship In Sweden

Uppsala University hereby declares the following position to be open for application:

PhD position in Computer Science

on Software Verification. UFV-PA 2009/3336
Short description: The work will be carried out within a project aimed at developing
techniques  for software verification, in particular to handle the challenges in verification of concurrent software. The project will develop and combine techniques from model checking, program analysis, and testing, for verifying correctness and finding errors. Efforts that can be pursued include to use program analysis to guide testing to become more efficient, to analyze protocols in networks with a large number of nodes, to efficiently extract information from test logs, and to analyze complicated concurrent programs and algorithms.
 

Job Openings in Pakistan

Dear All,

View this week's latest openings in different companies
- Army Public School Saddar(Pakistan)(1)
- Attock Petroleum Limited(Pakistan)(1)
- Automate Pakistan(Pakistan)(1)
- Cadet College Petaro(Pakistan)(1)
- CALTEX(Pakistan)(1)
- Chemical Kinatics(Pakistan)(1)
- Chenab (Engg) Works & Foundries (Pvt) Ltd(Pakistan)(1)
- DAR E ARQAM Schools(Pakistan)(1)
- Dolmen Group(Pakistan)(7)
- Eagle Motorcycle(Pakistan)(1)
- Eden Housing Limited(Pakistan)(4)
- Fauji Akbar Portia Marine Terminal (Pvt) Ltd(Pakistan)(1)
- Fauji Foundation(Pakistan)(2)
- GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Limited(Pakistan)(1)
- Hilal Confectionery (Pvt) Ltd(Pakistan)(1)
- Hilton Pharma (Pvt) Limited(Pakistan)(1)
- Institute of Space Technology(Pakistan)(1)
- International Office Products (Pvt) Ltd(Pakistan)(4)
- IPDF(Pakistan)(2)
- Liaqat National Hospital & Medical College(Pakistan)(1)
- Lone Star Technologies(Pakistan)(1)
- Ministry of Information Technology(Pakistan)(1)
- National Telecommunication Corporation(Pakistan)(3)
- NCHD(Pakistan)(1)
- NextBridge (Pvt) Ltd(Pakistan)(1)
- Overseas Pakistanis Foundation(Pakistan)(1)
- Pak Group of Industries(Pakistan)(5)
- PHILIPS(Pakistan)(3)
- PIA(Pakistan)(7)
- SIUT(Pakistan)(1)
- Spectrum Lines(Pakistan)(1)
- Talenthunters(Pakistan)(3)
- Tapal Tea(Pakistan)(1)
- Wartsila Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd(Pakistan)(1)
- PeopleLogic(Canada)(1)
Regards
 
Muhammad Suhail Ajmal

Monday, January 4, 2010

Managing A Gap In Your Professional Career

No matter how hardworking and responsible an employee you are, it is quite possible that you might find yourself out of job for a significant period of time at some point in your life, especially in the era of this global economic recession, which is wiping out jobs at an alarming pace, with tens of thousands of new layoffs by some of the biggest names in business. However, the trick is to keep this period from hurting your long-term professional career. A gap in job history is one of the things that causes the most stress and fear in the hearts and minds of the job seeker. This tactic is called managing the gap in your professional career in case of a layoff.
People are much concerned about getting back in the workforce after a gap in their employment. Especially when one considers the bad experiences some employers have had when they take a chance on people with a gap in their employment history. Additionally, the job market appears to have well-qualified candidates for most positions, a majority of which have a smooth career history. So the question that arises is that how will your resume, with a six months, a year, or even a couple of years employment gap, stand up against those who have been scoring career achievements and accomplishments for the same time period?
Staying Employable During an Employment Gap
It is wrong, rather absurd to say that returning to employment, with your resume showing gap in your career, is hopeless. ROZEE Team suggests some useful tips and activities which will help you stay employable and ready for a job while you are unemployed.
A Contract Or Assignment As A Job Substitute
Find a contract, a project or consulting assignment, related to your professional field, as a supplement for your job. Most of the time, employees who are in the state of unemployment, supplement their knowledge and income by taking a contracts and projects. You can also start consultation services within your area of expertise. This is a wise strategy to keep yourself professionally involved in your career. Freelancing is also a good source of keeping in-touch with your profession. If you work in marketing, for example, perhaps you can do freelance work on brochures, the website or press releases. If you work in Human Resources, you may contract to update the employee handbook annually or teach a class periodically. This is the easiest way to stay grounded in the workplace during an extended leave.
Build And Maintain Career Networking
The importance of career networking should never be underestimated. Career experts have long stressed the significance of professional networking for career growth. It often happens that when employers are hiring new staff, their first inclination is typically towards employee referrals. Through networking, we can learn about job opportunities particularly those we would not have had access to, otherwise. It is up to you to maintain relationships with people who will remember your talents, when you decide to return to a full-time employment.
Keep Your Skills Up-To-Date
It is important to keep your technical and professional skills updated. Professional fields such as banking, information technology, securities and financial planning keep changing trends rapidly. Take technical training classes, attend conferences and seminars, participate in online learning and read to stay current in your field. Even refresher class will help you out in most fields when you decide to return to work after a gap. Keeping abreast of your field every year is the best way to stay employable.
Active Participation in Professional Associations
Most career fields have professional associations that sponsor meetings, conferences, committees, training sessions and more for its members. Maintain an active participation in your related association by attending meetings, writing for the newsletter and attending national conferences. This is also an effective way of communicating and interacting with other members of the association to expand your network at the same time.
Indulge Yourself In Volunteer Work
Volunteer for the activities that most closely match your career field and interests. Challenging volunteer work can help to fill the gaps in your resume whether you return to your original career or create a career change in the future. Decide which kind of volunteer work will be the most strategic for your long-term goals. Do think about how the volunteer work will appear on your resume and give much emphasis on contributing in volunteer work related to your future employment plans.
Explore New Talents
If you are unemployed and unable to find a good job in your previous career, maybe it is time to try something new. A time away from work is perfect for pursuing career options and learning more about yourself and your interests. You can invest your free time exploring a new talent and preparing yourself for a new career path.
Although, a gap on a resume glares out at the recruiter or hiring manager, however, the key point to remember is not to let this gap in employment hurt you during your job search. There is great number of people who have walked back into a job (even an executive job), developed their dream career or created a career change, following unemployment. Employment gap makes all these things a bit harder, but certainly not impossible. It’s much better to spend that time preparing to be employable than to hit the job market absolutely blank after years at home. You will be better prepared if you heed these tips.
If you have spent your employment gap doing freelance work, consulting, learning new skills or mentoring, do list that experience in your resume with the name of the organization, job functions and dates. In other words, treat it as a regular job in your resume. It is also imperative that you maintain your reputation, among your friends and associates, as an educated professional who has chosen to take time away from his/her career. Regardless of the fact that your resume contains employment gap, always maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, and be sure to let the hiring manager know that you are excited and ready to return to work.

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