Six months ago Deborah Seracini was working a 10 hour a week job stocking shelves with sunscreen at various locations throughout San Diego, but now she is working full time at the San Diego Air and Space Museum. Her outlook on searching for a job is outstanding and I think her experience is one that should […]
In a crowded job market, how can you make yourself stand out from the pack? How can you make a good first impression with job recruiters? This week on Good Morning San Diego, I provided a few tips from your first contact with recruiters and beyond. [wpvideo f4VKmgPY]
The Reporter (via the Associated Press) describes an all too familiar scenario these days — recent grads entering the job market with little, to no work experience. Writer Justin Pope paints a picture of what the future job market may look like and reinforces the importance internships and volunteer work. Referencing a student he interviewed Pope […]
[wpvideo ZitpPlJY]Many veterans are returning to civilian life as our conflicts overseas begin to wind down. Like many of you, they are looking for work. This week on Good Morning San Diego we talked about the benefits of helping retired military transition into the real world.
I’ve been talking about the importance of networking for some time now. With the job market the way it is, I can’t stress it enough; get out there and network! This weekend I sat down with the Union Tribune’s Jonathan Horn to talk about job advice: UT San Diego
In an interview, it is important to show interest in the position for which you are applying. As an interviewer, I don’t want to walk away from an interview thinking, “Does this person really want this job?” Express your interest, show them that you want the position and are willing to work hard for it. […]
The U-T San Diego recently reported on a study that found a hiring bias against unemployed people. The study had 47 human resource professionals review resumes for an imaginary marketing manager position and then rate them based on desirability of hiring. The study found that applicants who were currently employed received much higher, positive ratings […]
Remember to always be mindful of your responses in an interview. It may be your only shot to impress the hiring manager and get the job. Check out this article from Jobs & Hire. It includes some good tips on things to avoid saying. Jobs & Hire
A recent study presented by researchers at UCLA and Stony Brook University found bias among hiring managers when it comes to offering a job to someone who is unemployed. The study revealed that managers are more likely to hire a candidate who is currently employed over someone who isn’t. This reinforces what I talked about two weeks […]
A good set of references can be the difference between getting the job and not. It is important you pick your references carefully so that you get a good recommendation. You should also prepare them ahead of time for when your potential employer calls so that you get the response you are looking for.
