 Welcome to Right
Management's Candidate Newsletter. The purpose of this
newsletter is to provide our Florida / Caribbean candidates
with relevant information six times a year. Included in the
newsletter are articles, information, and resources as they pertain
to your job search.
Right
Management is committed to making your transition experience a
positive one. We hope you find value in this information
as it relates to your job search.
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What is LinkedIn?
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 LinkedIn
is the world's largest professional network with over 50 million
members and growing rapidly. LinkedIn connects you to your trusted
contacts and helps you exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with
a broader network of professionals.
Watch
this short video for an overview of what LinkedIn is and how it can
help you.
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Due Diligence: Don't Take a Job Without It
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When
you're considering a job offer, how's your "due diligence"?
Do you do it in the job interview, or do you actually spend some time
researching the company in advance, so you can form a clear judgment
about it?
Most
people research a prospective employer minimally. Some go no farther
than reading a want ad or a job description, and asking the manager a
few questions in the job interview. If they already know something
about the company, they rely on their intuition. Usually, they're so
glad to have a job offer that they fall prey to wishful thinking.
But, it isn't just candidates that fail to carefully investigate
employers. Companies usually don't check out job candidates very
carefully, either. Diligence is typically lacking on both sides of
the decision process.
In
my opinion, the failure to research and understand one another is one
of the key reasons why companies lay off employees and why workers
quit jobs. They have no idea what they're getting into until it's too
late.
Full Article...
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Why Structured Networking Works
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 By
Caroline Levchuck
Networking
is a key part of a successful job search. It's also a hard skill to
master. So job seekers often wonder "Where do I start?"
Structured
networking groups may be the answer. With the help of facilitators,
employed peers and career coaches, these organizations offer
opportunities for members to connect and share job leads.
Plus, they help members learn to network skillfully and confidently.
A
Little Structure Goes a Long Way
Networking
requires that you step outside your comfort zone – and act
confidently there.
The
appeal of structured networking groups is just that, structure.
Meeting new people and building relationships are easier in a formal
program.
Structured networking groups teach networking techniques in a safe,
non-threatening forum. After you've practiced and honed your skills,
you're then able to network without fear or anxiety.
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10 Fastest Growing Professions
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Now that the dismal 2009 job market is behind us, it's
time to focus on job opportunities.
Among the jobs expected to see the most growth this
year and in the years ahead are biomedical engineer and registered
nurse, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' projections
through 2018.
Jobs in health care will be among the biggest winners
going forward, said Peter Morici, an international business professor
at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of
Maryland. He also expects to see growth in finance and technology
again despite the carnage of 2009.
Some of the jobs projected to see the most growth,
either by percentage or in sheer numbers, require few skills, while
others require high levels of education. Also, keep in mind that jobs
related to these fast-growing occupations may also see growth.
"A lot of highly educated jobs often have jobs around them that
may not require as much education," said Morici.
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Tips for Successful Salary Negotiations
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During
my first job interview, my mom drove me to Baskin-Robbins while we practiced
interview questions. One question we did not practice was "How
much money are you expecting?"
When
the ice cream store owner asked, I said, "Well, my parents are
cutting off my allowance for the summer so I'd like $20 a week."
That seemed like a lot because I wouldn't have to buy school lunches
with that money. Later, my mom pointed out that I gave a number so
low that it would have been illegal. In the end, he paid me minimum
wage for a 40-hour week, and because I had asked for so little at the
beginning, by the time I was a manager I was still making less than
the scoopers.
So
I quit, and moved to a pizza parlor where I got extra money for
cutting the salami with the machine that cuts peoples' fingers. It
wasn't until later in my career when I realized that there are
established strategies for salary negotiations, and if you follow
them, you will likely get the salary you deserve without risking the
loss of a limb.
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Working Mother's 100 Best Companies 2009
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By
Annie Finnigan, Susan Goldberg, Patty Orsini, Joanna Ramey, Sarah Scalet
and Vicki M. Young.
Our
2009 Working Mother 100 Best Companies are standing tough in their
support of working families. Despite the layoffs, cutbacks and
general economic maladies the country is facing, they continue to
spend on health care, child care and work/life benefits.In fact,
spending has actually increased at many of our winning companies,
with about a third reporting that added funds have gone to new and
improved programs. Now that's change we can believe in!
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Earn More Than a Full-Timer
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by
Siri Anderson, PayScale.com
Everyone
wants a good salary. But today you might just need to think like a
contractor to find it. In an economic state like our current one,
more employers offer contract jobs to save on benefits and other
expenses involved in a full-time hire. But because they spend less in
other areas, they're usually willing to pay better hourly rates to
contractors.
The information technology industry is known for relying heavily on
contractors and pays them particularly well. If that's not your
field, there's still a wide variety of jobs where contractors are
paid significantly better than a full-time employee (FTE). Online
salary database PayScale.com ran the numbers on 10 common contracting
jobs to find out just how much of a raise you could score by accepting
one.
Full Article...
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Hiring Managers Speak Out: 9 Things That Seal the Deal
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 By Rachel
Zupek
One
thing about the hiring process is true: it leaves much room for
speculation. Whether you got the job -- or you didn't -- most job
seekers want to know why. Why were you chosen over the next guy? Or,
better yet, why weren't you? Was it your experience, your attitude,
your interview answers, your outfit?
While you can speculate for days about all the different things that
may or may not have gone your way, we decided to ask hiring managers
directly:
What
seals the deal when you choose to hire a candidate? Why do you choose
one person over another? All of their answers will give you some
insight as to what you should pay attention to the next time you're
up for a job.
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20 Jobs -- No Degree, But Big Salaries
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By
Anthony Balderrama, CareerBuilder.com
Higher
education isn't for everyone, and people have a variety of paths to choose
from once they graduate from high school. They might know from the
start that they want to go straight to the professional world. Other
new graduates often decide to try college for a semester to see how
it goes and then realize it's not for them.
While
the decision to pursue a degree or to enter the work force is fraught
with pros and cons, earning a lot of money isn't. Not that money
means everything, but wouldn't we all like to see some bigger numbers
on our next paycheck?
You
can find jobs in many industries that don't require formal degrees,
but you still need relevant experience, skills and possibly other
training, depending on the position.
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BBB Lists Top 10 Scams and Rip-Offs of 2009
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 January
6, 2010 - Better Business Bureau today released a list of the top 10
scams and rip-offs of 2009. Not surprisingly, many scams sought to
take advantage of people who were suffering under tough economic
circumstances-such as the unemployed. Additionally, the use of
free-trial offers to lock consumers into recurring credit and debit
card charges was widespread online.
"While many of the scams on the list are perennial problems,
some scams were distinct in 2009 because of the economic climate and
scammers' penchant for taking advantage of the top headlines,"
said Steve Cox, Council of Better Business Bureaus President and CEO.
"Some scams plagued different parts of the country more than
others. For example, in places particularly hit by the housing
crisis, bogus offers for foreclosure rescue or debt assistance ran
rampant."
Full Article...
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Visualize a Career Change Several Steps Ahead
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Vickie Elmer
After
growing up traveling as an "Army brat" and studying in
Spain while attending James Madison University, Kate Heffley decided
that international business would be a great career choice. She moved
to the District jobless but before long landed a job at the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce as an international assistant on European issues.
Fast
forward a couple of years, and Heffley had gotten a job working on
the Chamber's Web site, part of the communications department.
"That looked pretty good to me," she said. So she decided
to change career directions, aiming for a corporate communications
post at a tech company.
Heffley
knew that the communications field is crowded, so she kept working at
the Chamber in various communications roles while working on her
graduate degree. At American University, the weekend master of arts
in public communication program took 20 months and helped her build a
network of professionals in the field. "We should always be
looking a step or two ahead," she said.
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Right Management's Candidate Corner
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 Did you
know Right Management has gathered many job search resources for
you and placed them all on our "Candidate Corner"
website? Did you know all this information is waiting for
you?
Here's
a short list of what's available to you anytime:
- Recruiter
Lists
- US Company
Lists
- Florida
Company Lists
- Puerto
Rico Company Lists
- Company
Culture
- Entrepreneur
Resources
- Work
at Home Resources
- Cost
of Living Calculators
- Salary
Assessors
- Job
Banks
- Unemployment
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much more!!
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WE WANT TO
HEAR FROM YOU...
Please
let us know if there are specific topics you would like to see
in future newsletters.
The
Right Florida/Caribbean Team
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Practice Interviewing Like Never Before...
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Ask your consultant how you can improve your
interviewing skills with the latest technology.
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Recommended Reading
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Below
is a list of suggested reading:
Perfect
Phrases for Negotiating Salary and Job Offers
Self
Marketing Power: Branding Yourself As a Business of One
iJobless:
50 ways to Survive Unemployment
The
Power of Positive Thinking
Fearless
Interviewing: How to Win the Job by Communicating with Confidence
301
Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions
The
Power of Body Language: How to Succeed in Every Business and Social
Encounter
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See What Our Candidates Are Saying...
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To
Malcolm and Rita:
I
am once again gainfully employed. This morning I accepted the
position of Sales Manager with a company in Ohio.
I
want to thank you both so very much for all the assistance you
provided me in my job search and learning how to get back in the job
market. This position was gained by networking with a former
co-worker from Tampa who is also now working for this same company
in Ohio. I really could have not done this without you and all
the assistance that Right provides.
John
D.
Perhaps
you go in every day thinking, "another day at the
office." But, both of you truly make a huge difference to
folks like me. In difficult times, you make us feel valued as
individuals and help us make this transition so much easier.
Heartfelt thanks.
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Did You Leave a Seat Empty?
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We are so pleased to have such active
participation for our in-office classes and online
webinars. In fact, our webinars are so popular that
we sometimes need to add new sessions each week! Unfortunately,
many people sign up for classes, hold a seat and then fail to
attend. These seats could be used by a fellow candidate.
Remember, if you are unable to attend a class or
webinar, please help us by unregistering yourself and making
your seat available for someone else.
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Find People
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Jigsaw - Over 9 million business contacts.
LinkedIn - Largest online professional
networking site in the world. Identify contacts in
organizations and reconnect with colleagues and associates.
ZoomInfo - 4 million people and over 44
million companies.
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We Want to Hear Your Comments!
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The entire Right Florida / Caribbean Team strives
to provide our candidates with excellent service throughout their
time with us.
You will receive surveys from us throughout your
program asking for your feedback.
If we're doing something right, let us know. If
we missed the mark, let us know that as well. We are always
looking for ways to improve and serve our candidates better!
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