10 Rules For Beginning Your New Job On The Right Foot

2010-07-15T12:46:00.006-04:00

Securing a new job is akin to a successful product launch! After all the time spent running a well-organized marketing campaign, you product has landed in the market. Similarly, you’ve landed your new job: The Product is in the Market! … And just as with the product launch, you want to continually work on positioning and posturing for long-term success … YOUR long-term career success.

10 Steps to Preparing Top-Notch References

2010-01-20T12:27:00.003-05:00

Rob Taub is a CAREEREALISM-Approved ExpertView My Other Blogs It Pays to Groom Your ReferencesGrooming your references is essential; knowing exactly where you stand and avoiding surprises can be the make-it or break-it in a search. A little time with a reference can result in great returns.10 Steps for Preparing Your References to Work for You (Yes, another '10-Stepper')1. First, phone or visit

6 Steps for Product Marketing Me: Strategy for the “Unpublished” Job Market

2009-12-09T09:30:00.002-05:00

The best way to introduce yourself to a company with which you would like to work, find a company for which you think you’d like to work or to target companies for the purpose of networking into a position, openings notwithstanding, is to know the “What, where and how you can help the company”. I can give you a better-than-even chance of getting in the door to introduce yourself and possibly

3 Concepts for “Job Search Marketing Made Simple”

2009-12-02T13:17:00.000-05:00

Job Search Marketing is a lot of work but is doesn’t have to be complicated. Comprehensive, “yes”; complicated, “no”, yet so many people cause themselves a lot of difficulty and stress. I’m going to try to make the concept of job search marketing simple for you to understand. I won’t be able to make it simple for you to undertake, however. It will always be hard work. Nevertheless, with

2009-11-16T15:17:00.001-05:00

Whether or not you take advantage of opportunity depends upon whether or not you believe you are free to choose

2009-11-16T15:14:00.001-05:00

Notice how seeking lures your attention out of the present moment, toward an imagined state of completeness and satisfaction

2009-11-16T15:06:00.001-05:00

Every journey is just an imagined path from Here to Here. You always have been and are right now – right Here, at Home

7 Steps to Climb to Open a Career Door

2009-11-12T15:56:00.003-05:00

By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Rob TaubNovember 3, 2009 by sparktalk The best way to introduce yourself to a company that doesn’t appear to be actively looking is to know the “What, where and how you can help the company”. I can give you a better-than-even chance to get the door to open to be able to introduce

Tell-Tail Characteristics of Company Culture

2009-11-12T15:45:00.006-05:00

Many companies today promote building teams over individuals; respecting the entry-level mailroom clerk and the top salesperson equally; consider failure the beginning not the end of developing talents and careers; and where ‘Values’ are not fads. Still in other companies you will find a lack of esprit de corps where departments operate as fiefdoms not work in partnership with one another; where

It Pays To Groom Your References

2009-10-26T12:51:00.005-04:00

Grooming your references is essential; knowing exactly where you stand and avoiding surprises can be the make-it or break-it in a search. A little time with a reference can result in great returns.10 Steps (yes, another “10-Stepper”) for preparing your references to work for you:1. First phone or visit your references.

10 Tips to Overcome Fear of Cold Calling

2009-10-06T14:46:00.001-04:00

Job search phone phobia is very common. Here are some ideas that could turn your phone into the feather-light tool it should be and not a 500 lb weight. There are many types of phone calls. The calls that give people the most trouble are the "Introductory Calls”. The purpose of the call is to make you known. The goal is to get an appointment or at least another call of longer duration. This type

CAREEREALISM Q#293 – How Often Can I Use My Network for Help?

2009-09-22T09:09:00.001-04:00

How often you can use your network contacts, is entirely up to you. If it becomes “work” for them, expect it to be infrequent at best and short-lived. If you manage it right, it’s forever. Let’s agree in theory that most people like to help others. Given the opportunity and the wherewithal they will, and why? … Because it feels good! That’s human nature. Unfortunately, in some situations,

2009-09-20T19:27:00.020-04:00

Bullied On-the-Job…How Do I Fight Back?September 18, 2009 by sparktalkDear Experts,I see workplace bullying as an increasing trend…especially, since it happened to me.It happened at my previous job with my supervisor. She would humiliate me

Is My Personality Killing My Chances?

2009-09-16T15:12:00.004-04:00

If you feel that your enthusiasm and focus on being the best you can be, either in an interview or on the job, may be working against you, you may want to rein in your enthusiasm - moderate the intensity to some degree, but more often than not, it is a matter of developing good communication sense.High Self-expectation + Tenacity ≠ Arrogance. On the other hand, ‘high self-expectation + tenacity’

10 Signs Job is Dead-end

2009-09-09T18:12:00.002-04:00

OR … Top 10 Reasons to Run For The Door!Number 10: The position for which you are interviewing is vacant. Well run companies don’t create vacancies. Before letting someone go or sensing if someone wants to go, they will be ready with a replacementNumber 9: When asked how the company measures its success in the market,

Are Career Experts Just Feeding You A Lot Of Rubbish?

2009-09-08T14:02:00.004-04:00

Someone asked recently, "Are career experts full of it?" this was my answer: I can only speak for one – me; but YES! Absolutely! That is of course if “it” refers to substance as in a body of knowledge and not substance (eh-hem) as in matter.Although I can only write as one Career Expert, I am sure there are others like me who will say “we are full of it”. For starters, when advising an

Job Satisfaction

2009-09-03T16:48:00.004-04:00

[Having discovered the link in this Post from Thursday Sep 3 was broken , I have posted it again with a working link so you can read it in its entirety...here it is]A friend once said, “If I knew that job satisfaction was so elusive, I wouldn’t have spent half my life looking for it.” I asked him to define what job satisfaction for him would be and he responded “I’ll know when I find it.”

Gotta Love That Rejection

2009-09-03T07:58:00.005-04:00

How to use rejection to improve your job search.Clearly, there are many more rejections in a professional job search than there are offers. And there should be. After all, if you are not getting rejections than you are not seeing many opportunities. Read the story »CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary! Career advice, job search news and perspective. Job seekers get cutting-edge career,

Hey! You Gotta Problem?

2009-09-02T16:26:00.002-04:00

First post in my series of Tough Interview Scenarios by Rob TaubFrom blatant … “Greatest weakness”; “weakest attribute”; “most significant failure” … to soft … “what might your previous employer say …?” … even softer …“you certainly seem to have a lot of strengths, but we understand no one is perfect…” The question will come one way or another, everyone knows it, yet still befuddled by it.There

2009-08-28T17:29:00.001-04:00

The single-most important "thankyou" letter to send out this week . If U agree, please Share - RT http://bit.ly/3JUYiK

2009-08-22T14:34:00.001-04:00

Before you leave a job with which you are not happy to search for another go through this one simple exercise: http://ping.fm/TC24K

The Most Important Letter You May Ever Write

2009-07-15T19:06:00.013-04:00

I am working with a top ranking career military officer, who during his time in the Reserves also developed a stellar career as a senior-level executive in industry. Recently, after concluding his reactivation in the Military, he had the daunting task of re-entering the job market; and as well all know, during the worst economy in a lifetime. After some time searching on his own he was able to

What advice would you give regarding how to begin a new job on the right foot?

2009-07-09T09:20:00.014-04:00

What a great question! Securing a new job is akin to a successful product launch. All the time spent running a well-organized marketing campaign and now the product is in the market … You have landed your new job! As in the product launch, you would want to continually work on product positioning and posturing for its on-going success, right? Likewise you want to do so for your success. How

Should I do a PGMP (post graduate management program) if I want to switch careers?

2009-07-03T12:08:00.006-04:00

Sorry for my time away. Between my father-in-law's 100th birthday party and him seeing his great grandson, and namesake, from 2000 miles away for the first time, emotions ran high and I've been distracted from the "day-to-day". A distraction I hope you can all experience!I recently answered a question from someone looking to leave software and IT and move into Human Resources. He wanted to know

Re-post from February: Ever think about leaving it all behind?

2009-06-09T08:17:00.009-04:00

Here we are ... 3 months later: I thought this was worth re-posting. Didn't get much attention then; maybe it will now.Show me someone who is successful in his/her job who hasn’t fantasized getting in the car and leaving it all behind and I’ll show you someone who doesn’t drive.Have YOU had a similar Fantasy? Are you thinking about it now? Perhaps you’re someone who already did it and succeeded

It's Business As Usual

2009-06-04T10:14:00.012-04:00

Many people mistakenly assume if a company is not actively looking for someone then a job isn't available. The experience of many job-hunters tell me otherwise. What do these successful job-hunters have in common? For one, they have identified their key strengths, related achievements, talent and competences and where and how to apply them. Too, they have learned to engage in conversation that

Response to the infamous "Tell me about yourself"...

2009-05-28T09:37:00.041-04:00

"Tell Me About Yourself" may be the single-most important pitch moment you have and a favorite question that has befuddled many an unsuspecting candidate. Responses can range from strong to weak to irrelevant to fatal. Having a good response is as important as having a good tennis serve. There are several different types of responses. Two that are especially effective are the Specific Approach

Nurturing Those Spot Opportunities: Never overlook the potential rewards of project work.

2009-05-27T12:59:00.007-04:00

I just hung up from a call with an individual who is in the throws of selling off his company’s real estate portfolio and considering taking on a bank job. No … nothing as dramatic as the "Bank Job" as in the Baker Street robbery in central London circa 1971; something a little less spectacular - Working with a bank's construction portfolio. This is not the level at which he wants to ultimately

…And May The Best Marketing Strategy Win!

2009-05-21T09:42:00.005-04:00

Product Marketing is competitive warfare and the best marketing strategies win! What are the best strategies? Those that link product value and benefit quickly and painlessly to the customer need. In job seeking, that strategy may be your 15-second elevator pitch (similar “to point of sale” marketing) or any one of a

How to Translate What You Do Into What’s In It For Others

2009-05-07T11:08:00.037-04:00

By Liz Lynch of Smart Networking http://networkingexcellence.com/I was reading Dan Schawbel's Personal Branding blog earlier today http://danschawbel.com/ and happened upon a really good article by Liz Lynch. I left some comments on the blog which I also posted here, below. Please visit Dan's blog and the read Liz's article.Comment to Liz Lynch's post: I have often counseled saying “people don’t

A Few Words on Educators in Transition

2009-05-05T13:34:00.005-04:00

There are hundreds of places where Educators are valued outside the pure practice of “educating”.If you are an Educator and reading this consider the following: Your “value-mix” – your unique proposition to an organization – comes from what it is you can do, not where you chose to do it. It is your mix of competencies, education, skill sets, experience, talent, professional characteristics and

Workplace Marketability is Age-Neutral

2009-04-08T08:32:00.006-04:00

Yesterday’s Baby-Boomer (today’s mature worker) may be facing for the first time a bias towards younger workers. Age discrimination, right? Only if you can prove it. The question is ‘what good would it do you if you did?’ … A job with that organization? … NOT! Here’s the deal: Put your energy into developing your unique value-mix of talent, experience, skills, core competencies, etc., you know –

Re-Post of Interview with Rob Taub of ResumePro Plus and "Job Searching with Rob"

2009-04-06T09:48:00.038-04:00

The Expert: Rob Taub, RésuméPro PlusKatie Kemple of the Blog, Love Your Lay-off. Well, here's a real treat. Rob Taub, veteran job search consultant and creator of RésuméPro Plus took some time out of his busy schedule for a Q&A on best practices. In addition to his impressive credentials, he's also someone I've turned to for expert career advice since entering the work force. Believe me when I

Resume Makeover: Here’s why Generic Resumes Don’t Grab Employer Attention

2009-04-01T10:40:00.006-04:00

A one-size-fits-all resume guarantees you’re not going to capture employer attention. Ever. There is even more logic in structuring a resume that’s targeted to an employer need during a recessionary job market where unemployment or underemployment is high.An interview-generating resume is similar to a 15-second media commercial. The advertising message conveys a reason to purchase the product.

Geek Sugar's 10 Best

2009-03-31T17:23:00.004-04:00

A very Chic Geek from geeksugar.onsugar.com has posted The 10 Best Online Job Search Sites. I think she's "right-on". Even if you have your own top 10 or top 2, it'll do you good to see what she's has to say. Take a look and consider offering a comment there if you have one; and let us HERE know what your thoughts are too. Everyone's curious and the opinions on Job Search Sites go from one

7 Top Tips For Keeping Your Job In A Recession

2009-03-31T16:24:00.004-04:00

Here's one for you all!Please take a few minutes and "click" to read "7 Top Tips For Keeping Your Job In A Recession" from The Adventures of a Job Search Ninja, a blog by Todd Bavol Todd's motto: 'LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST" (which must be written in caps). You can also follow Todd on Twitter at twitter.com/jobsearchninja; I do!(Oh yes, and don't forget to come back after you're finished --RT)

Just Because

2009-03-27T17:29:00.003-04:00

Seeking occurs in time, and follows a path out of the present moment into an imagined future.Discovery is grounded in the present moment, centered here and now.Seeking focuses on a distant goal.Discovery focuses on immediate Reality.Seeking is fueled by restlessness and longing.Discovery is delighted, fulfilled and satisfied.Seeking is predicated on lack and grasping,-- and a sense of something

Pass (Why It's an Essential Skill)

2009-03-24T16:35:00.007-04:00

Pass (Why It's an Essential Skill) is a enjoyable article with an interesting take (or maybe I should say "pass") on job searching and job leads by Chandlee Ryan, former college recruiter and Ivy League Career Services Director who also has a great website at http://www.bestfitforward.com/. Chandlee writes "in today's tight job market, conventional wisdom is that you need to be able to

Careers Examiner: Tell me about yourself (part 2): Résumés

2009-03-24T14:55:00.011-04:00

Excerpt: “The résumé is the trickiest component in career marketing communication in which to tell stories because the clipped, bulleted format we’ve come to expect of résumés doesn’t lend itself well to storytelling,” said Katharine Hansen, PhD, author of “Tell Me About Yourself: Storytelling to Get Jobs and Propel Your Career.” Also, if you havent read Part 1: Cover letters, click here: http://

3 Awesome People I Recommend (more to follow)

2009-03-23T16:05:00.025-04:00

Susan Joyce, of course, who had a terrific article on Job-Hunt.Org on March 19th that I Blogged about in one of my recent posts right here. Make sure you read my post on her article below and, if you haven't already, link on to the complete article, "Feel Like A Job Search Failure?" at http://tinyurl.com/dgw243. Susan is an online job search expert and her website, Job-Hunt.Org, is an award

Two New Ways to Find a Job

2009-03-21T16:27:00.010-04:00

Auction Yourself Off At JobaPhile Or Do A TwitterJobSearchby Erick Schonfeld on March 17, 2009 Eric Shares two ways to electronically search for jobs in his article. It may work for some better than others, nevertheless, I recommend you read his post. Not only is it a good info piece, but is includes a few other links that may be worth while at http://tinyurl.com/cn28n6RT

Job Searching in 2009: Networking & Behavior Mod

2009-03-20T16:18:00.004-04:00

CNBC Article -- Finding a Job Now: What It Takes In This EconomyOnofrio Patafio was laid off from his project management position at an Internet marketing company in January. Being unemployed has made him realize how times have changed when it comes to finding a new job. "Everything was paper based years ago," says the 42-year-old Patafio, who lives in Norwalk, Conn. "You mailed in your resume or

“Feel Like a Job Search Failure?” Rob says "Go Underground"

2009-03-20T11:29:00.015-04:00

Feel Like a Job Search Failure?Job-Hunt.Org, March 19th, 2009 by Susan P. JoyceYou’ve been unemployed for an extended period. Too long! You’ve applied for hundreds, if not thousands, of jobs. You’ve sent out hundreds, if not thousands, of resumes. Your savings are running out or gone. You feel like a failure, and you’re desperate. Probably difficult for you to believe, but it’s NOT you . . .

I Feel Like a Failure at Job Search - What Else Can I Do?

2009-03-19T11:40:00.007-04:00

Rob Taub Comments: HAVE you done everything? Aside from contacting your colleagues, job postings and career fairs ... what else have you done? Have you researched the market to see exactly where ELSE other than where you were last that you are marketable AND WHY you are? In other words, have you explored your "other" options (not like the local burger shop)? Consider also the various avenues or

Fantasizing ABOUT a Job

2009-02-28T14:24:00.001-05:00

Fantasizing about LEAVING a job is quite different than fantasizing ABOUT a job; and let's not confuse a "Fantasy" job with the "Ideal" job either (yeah we have a lot going on here don't we). Let's talk about this.If asked, what is your ideal job you could say for example, 'working with the NFL' or 'the front office of a Major League baseball team'. If asked about your fantasy job on the other

Re-post from February: Ever think about leaving it all behind?

2009-02-28T14:01:00.005-05:00

Here it is ... 3 months later: I thought this was worth re-posting. Didn't get much attention then; maybe it will now.You show me someone who is successful in his/her job who hasn’t fantasized getting in the car and leaving it all behind and I’ll show you someone who doesn’t drive.Have YOU had a similar Fantasy? Are you thinking about it now? Perhaps you’re someone who already did it and

Sales Vs. Management

2009-02-14T20:49:00.003-05:00

A woman on a plane found herself seated next to a priest. While passing through some very rough weather the woman, obviously shaken, turned to the priest and asked, "Father, isn't there anything you can do?' to which he replied, "I'm very sorry, ma'am, but I'm in sales not management."

What's ResumePro Pus?

2009-02-14T20:37:00.005-05:00

Only recently incorporated as RésuméPro Plus, RT RésuméPro was originally launched in 1993 as a volunteer effort and outreach to provide guidance to job searchers in need.Rob Taub brought his marketing skills and talents to the community first writing "tip" articles, then authored a newsletter, Outplacement Insights, and began offering "free consulting services" at job fairs and community

Tips for the Interview

2009-02-14T20:37:00.004-05:00

Here are some InterViewPoints...Few people realize it but the most important thing is not a dollar figure. Far more important is the nature of the job itself. Once the responsibilities and budget have been determined, a salary range and incentives will follow. If you can get in early you can shape the job and accordingly, the compensation package.The importance of being prepared with questions as

Okay... WHY RésuméPro Plus?

2009-02-14T20:29:00.002-05:00

Although most resumes today are designed by skilled professional “writers” they often result in a history of ‘been there and done that’ whereas the RésuméPro Plus résumé is created by a professional who is first and foremost a “marketer” and then skilled creative writer; and in true marketing form, steers employer interest to you by instilling confidence in your Brand and proving product

Job Search Corner - Job Searching with Rob

How Do I Pick My Major If I don't Know What I Want To Be (When I Grow up)?

Is My Personality Killing My Chances? ... I Mean, Really

10 Rules For Beginning Your New Job On The Right Foot

10 Steps to Preparing Top-Notch References

6 Steps for Product Marketing Me: Strategy for the “Unpublished” Job Market

3 Concepts for “Job Search Marketing Made Simple”

7 Steps to Climb to Open a Career Door

Tell-Tail Characteristics of Company Culture

It Pays To Groom Your References

10 Tips to Overcome Fear of Cold Calling

CAREEREALISM Q#293 – How Often Can I Use My Network for Help?

Is My Personality Killing My Chances?

10 Signs Job is Dead-end

Are Career Experts Just Feeding You A Lot Of Rubbish?

Job Satisfaction

Gotta Love That Rejection

Hey! You Gotta Problem?

The Most Important Letter You May Ever Write

What advice would you give regarding how to begin a new job on the right foot?

Should I do a PGMP (post graduate management program) if I want to switch careers?

Re-post from February: Ever think about leaving it all behind?

It's Business As Usual

Response to the infamous "Tell me about yourself"...

Nurturing Those Spot Opportunities: Never overlook the potential rewards of project work.

…And May The Best Marketing Strategy Win!

How to Translate What You Do Into What’s In It For Others

A Few Words on Educators in Transition

Workplace Marketability is Age-Neutral

Re-Post of Interview with Rob Taub of ResumePro Plus and "Job Searching with Rob"

Resume Makeover: Here’s why Generic Resumes Don’t Grab Employer Attention

Geek Sugar's 10 Best

7 Top Tips For Keeping Your Job In A Recession

Just Because

Pass (Why It's an Essential Skill)

Careers Examiner: Tell me about yourself (part 2): Résumés

3 Awesome People I Recommend (more to follow)

Two New Ways to Find a Job

Job Searching in 2009: Networking & Behavior Mod

“Feel Like a Job Search Failure?” Rob says "Go Underground"

I Feel Like a Failure at Job Search - What Else Can I Do?

Fantasizing ABOUT a Job

Re-post from February: Ever think about leaving it all behind?

Sales Vs. Management

What's ResumePro Pus?

Tips for the Interview

Okay... WHY RésuméPro Plus?