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- Minnesota's online job search and career planning tools going nationwide
- Look younger for your job search?
- Adecco Launches Industry's First Job Search & Apply iPhone Application
- University of Phoenix and CareerBuilder's 'Reinvent Your Future' Event Helps San Diego Job Seekers Expand their Search ...
| Minnesota's online job search and career planning tools going nationwide Posted: 21 Apr 2010 08:29 AM PDT Minnesota may be known for its lakes and loons, grumpy old men on ice, medical devices and mosquitoes, but it's also becoming nationally recognized for innovative online employment and career self-help tool The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) developed a one-stop website, Job Skills Transfer Assessment Tool (JobSTAT), that knits together a rich set of different databases — from skill-matching tools and salary information for particular jobs, to hot jobs in demand, green jobs and actual job openings posted by employers around the state. Launched April 1, the site has attracted positive attention from several other states as well as the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). DEED — which has managed DOL's national job search website, CareerOneStop, for more than a decade — was recently awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to enhance the national site, adding many of the same features as Minnesota's website, as well as additional features.
Minnesota's JobSTAT: Answers from different databases What other jobs and careers am I qualified for with my experience and skills? What's the salary range for a particular job? Are jobs growing or declining for the new career I'm interested in? What education is required and where can I find courses that will help me quality for a new career? What jobs in my field are available near where I live? Hine also knew his department was sitting on top of "different buckets of information" that could help a job seeker answer those questions. One site contained tools to match the skills learned on one job with the requirements in a different job. Another site contained national and regional salary information for various occupations. A third site listed "occupations in demand," and a separate site contained job openings posted by Minnesota employers. As job hunting, career searches, resume posting and applications become almost exclusively web-based, even for entry level positions, online databases and tools can seem scattered, difficult to use and confusing, even for the computer savvy. Hine recognized that there was no easy way to sort through all the information and evaluate career options. But with pressing priorities elsewhere, the department "never had an opportunity to pull it all together in a way that made sense for the user," Hine said. With the rapid rise in unemployment, he recognized a need to "break down the silos of information ... [and] put it together in a package" providing useful, timely and accurate information in an easily accessible way for Minnesota job seekers. But it was the aggressive marketing pitch by an outside vendor trying to sell the state an online job-matching tool that finally motivated Hine to act. "The tool was limited," he said. Designed to quickly place people into jobs, it eliminated options where someone "might need to brush up on skills or take a course ... [and] led to downward mobility," Hine observed. After the presentation, Hine was asked for his reaction, and he said his department could come up with a better alternative for less money. "Darned if they didn't take me up on it!" he said. With federal stimulus funding available, Hine was able to pull together a small team working in collaboration with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) to develop the rich tool Hine had envisioned for job seekers. The part-time effort began last fall and cost about $25,000 in staff time, Hine estimates, compared with the annual $100,000 fee the private vendor had been asking for the more limited product. Minnesota managing national job search site "There has been a sea change," Ellsworth said, contrasting the current web-based job-hunting environment with the past. With most job postings online and many companies no longer accepting paper resumes or applications, the web is where employers and prospective employees come together. "Unfortunately, not everybody is as web-equipped as they might be to use on line job searches," he observed. While the state's 49 workforce centers all have computers for job seekers to use, the demand has forced some centers to limit access to no more than 30 minutes, Ellsworth said. In addition, some applicants need training in order to be able to use a computer at all. As a result, the online tools developed need to be accessible to "the lowest common denominator," with minimal computer skills and content written to a sixth-grade reading level, he said. Ellsworth also plans extensive usability testing, both for the Minnesota JobSTAT site and the new national site. He describes a laid-off auto worker who may be thinking, "I lost my job. It's not coming back. What can I do?" The site, Ellsworth said, will help workers explore new career options where skills from one job might transfer to a different field. Ellsworth said the tool is designed not just for job seekers and job counselors: • Businesses will be able to use the tool to evaluate skill requirements of a current and future workforce. • An economic development agency faced with an employer leaving town can use the tool to identify other potential industries that might make use of a trained workforce. • And community organizations can use the tool to plan skills development and encourage upward mobility for their clients. The site will pull information from employer-posted job openings in 48 state job banks into one comprehensive job bank. In addition, Ellsworth's team is creating a unique database of certification programs available and will integrate national, regional and metropolitan area salary information drawn from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Another unique feature Ellsworth hopes to add is a user account capability, so job-seekers can save and print out the results of their own research. One feature in the state JobSTAT database that Ellsworth hopes to replicate is a listing of "green industry" jobs, although he acknowledges the difficulty in defining what constitutes a green job. He expects the DOL to announce the first phase by Labor Day with enhancements rolling out through next spring. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Look younger for your job search? Posted: 21 Apr 2010 06:24 AM PDT (CareerBuilder.com) -- Age discrimination. Ask any baby boomer who's been job hunting for several months and he'll likely tell you a personal horror story. Although the practice is illegal, many over-40 job hunters report that an employer was excited about them as a candidate -- until they met in person, leaving the candidates with the sneaking suspicion that their age had everything to do with not getting hired. Can age discrimination be hampering your job search? According to the survey results of hiring managers conducted for and published in my new book, "Over 40 & You're Hired", many employers reported that they believe that someone under 40: • Will work for a lower salary • May seem more eager • Shows more initiative • Has a "fire-in-their-belly" attitude • Has better computer skills • Seems more adaptable • Is less old-fashioned or stuck in their ways My advice: Don't look old! I'm not just referring just to your image. Your résumé, cover letter, networking approaches and personal presentation and how you perform in the interview all must show you have a lot to contribute. I had one 69-year-old client, Mary, who came to see me for coaching on interviews and salary negotiations. Her hair was completely white, and her face showed the lines and wrinkles of age. Yet she was fascinating and vivacious and demonstrated exuberance for life. Her résumé was full of recent accomplishments. She went out to four interviews and got four job offers. Those four employers weren't rejecting this 69-year-old woman, they were fighting over her. Mary had mastered the secrets to self-marketing and using her strengths and talents to prove to the employer she was an ideal candidate. That is exactly what you must do to get ahead in today's tough economy. Here are some key strategies and resources to implement: 1. Advertise recent results Employers report that the typical résumé gets a 15-second glance. Focus on the last 10 years. State the action you performed and the accomplishments you achieved. Stress money earned, costs eliminated or time saved. Productivity enhancements get attention, so make sure you note any you've made. Be a skillful editor; keep your résumé to no more than two pages. 2.Brighten up Too many mature workers show up looking weather-worn, tired, defeated, desperate, just plain old and worn out. You must have an enthusiastic attitude that radiates energy to reassure an employer you are ready and able to do the job. Look vibrant and contemporary. A warm smile, a firm handshake and great eye contact are an absolute must. Dress in a fashionable suit in a flattering color and style. Fit is critical -- don't wear anything dated, too tight or too loose. To take some years off your appearance, try a new hairstyle, dye your hair, switch to contemporary eyeglasses and get your teeth whitened. Men should be clean-shaven; women should go light on the makeup. 3. Network backward Your professional reputation is really other people's perception of you, your work strengths, image, passion and personality traits. Track down and network with old bosses, former employees and colleagues. They can outline what you are good at, build your confidence (often necessary after a firing or layoff) and be a terrific link in helping you meet potential hiring managers. 4. Be sharp for the interview Your next boss can be younger -- maybe a lot younger -- than you. Know the challenges and trends in your field. Research not only the company but what its competitors are doing. Take steps to modernize your vocabulary so that you can come across as current and flexible. Offer examples of recent accomplishments. Emphasize that you are a quick study and constant learner. Write out answers to potential questions.Rehearse your answers and keep them brief. Employers lose interest fast, so never talk more than 60 seconds when responding to a question. 5. If you don't have it, get it Skills and certifications need to be up-to-date. Check job ads and see if you are lacking any skill today's employers ask for when hiring people for your type of job. Computer skills are essential! If you are over 50, expect to get some questions and even a test on your computer ability. Many employers stated they do not accept what you tell them at face value -- they test you. So go to class, read books, use the tutorials and practice using these skills -- nothing will make you look older than not knowing how to attach a file to an e-mail. Robin Ryan is a best-selling author of "Over 40 & You're Hired," "Winning Résumés" and "60 Seconds & You're Hired." A career counselor, she provides individual job search services, résumé writing and interview coaching to clients nationwide. © CareerBuilder.com 2010. All rights reserved. The information contained in this article may not be published, broadcast or otherwise distributed without the prior written authority. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Adecco Launches Industry's First Job Search & Apply iPhone Application Posted: 21 Apr 2010 06:00 AM PDT MELVILLE, N.Y., April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Adecco Staffing USA, part of the world's largest recruitment and workforce solutions provider, today announced the launch of its "At Adecco we now not only continue to connect more people to more jobs than anyone else in the world, but with our new Adecco's
"With unemployment remaining close to 10 percent, we want to do everything we can to help get Americans back to work," continued Blust. "That's why we continue to develop new and innovative ways for job seekers to find our opportunities and for us to find the very best talent available in today's marketplace." In addition to our new About the Adecco Group: The Adecco Group, based in Zurich, Switzerland, is the world's leading provider of HR solutions. With over 29,000 FTE employees and more than 5,800 offices, in over 60 countries and territories around the world, Adecco Group offers a wide variety of services, connecting more than 500,000 colleagues with over 100,000 clients every day. The services offered fall into the broad categories of temporary staffing, permanent placement, outsourcing, consulting and outplacement. The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company. Adecco S.A. is registered in Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) with listings on the SIX ADECCO GROUP NORTH AMERICA: Every day we provide our clients with the talent they need, and help solve the business challenges they face today – and will encounter tomorrow. Our clients rely on us for a wide range of workforce solutions including:
Additional information is available through our websites at www.adeccogroupna.com and www.adeccousa.com. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Posted: 21 Apr 2010 11:34 AM PDT Posted on: Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 11:30 CDT Recent job forecast points to more employers planning to hire in the region SAN DIEGO, April 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- There's good news on the horizon for many Californians who are searching for jobs. According to a recent Q2 2010 Job Forecast from CareerBuilder, one-quarter of companies say they plan to add full-time workers in Q2. In addition, activity on CareerBuilder.com indicates that employers in San Diego are beginning to initiate growth strategies once again. To help job seekers broaden their search and take advantage of potential employment opportunities in the region, North America's largest private university and the number one online career site are teaming up to bring San Diego residents a career fair that goes above and beyond just offering job opportunities. University of Phoenix and CareerBuilder have partnered for the "Reinvent Your Future" tour which gives job seekers access to 40 local hiring companies including Kaiser Permanente, SDSU Research Foundation and the City of La Mesa, while also offering free career focused workshops on topics like interview preparation, resume writing and personal presentation. At a time when the job market is especially competitive, "Reinvent Your Future" helps job seekers gain valuable skills to stand out from the crowd and make themselves more marketable to employers. "University of Phoenix is pleased to partner with CareerBuilder to offer an event that is relevant and timely for so many job seekers," said Kim Lyda-Savich, campus director of University of Phoenix's San Diego campus. "This event bridges career, education and identity development, helping job seekers take their search to the next level. The tools and information available at 'Reinvent Your Future' will help candidates refresh their job-hunting approach and learn how to best market themselves." In addition to potential job opportunities and career retooling sessions, New York Times best-selling author, educator and businessman Stedman Graham will offer a keynote address on the subject of identity and leadership development. Graham will discuss the important role personal identity plays in a job search and how to find and make the most of unique strengths, talents and skills. "My hope is that people walk away feeling excited and empowered to incorporate identity in their job search and that this results in a fulfilling career," said Graham. The "Reinvent Your Future" event in San Diego is taking place Thursday, April 22 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina at 1380 Harbor Island Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event is open to the general public. With the unemployment rate in California at 12.5 percent, higher than the 9.7 percent national average, there is an explicit need for job seekers to hone their skills and stand out from the crowd in the competitive job market. While attendees meet with potential employers, they can also attend free 15-minute informational workshops and meet one-on-one with interview, image and resume experts to help them sharpen their skills in the following areas: Rediscover Workshop - Explore the latest trends in job hunting, resume writing and social networking for job seekers. This workshop will teach you best practices in resume development, how to tailor it for multiple uses, what hiring managers are looking for, what to say in a cover letter, and much more. Rethink Workshop - Personal presentation is everything. Get tips on choosing the right attire for a successful interview, building a professional wardrobe on a budget, and dressing professionally when you become a full-time employee. Recharge Workshop - This session is designed to sharpen your interviewing skills so you can make a positive, lasting impression. Learn how to prepare for an interview, what types of questions to expect from employers, how to behave during an interview and how to follow-up with the prospective employer. "In a challenging job market, it's important for job seekers to strengthen their personal brand and maximize their visibility," said Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources for CareerBuilder. "This career fair not only gives people the chance get in front of employers who are hiring, but also to learn how to position their personal brand ahead of the competition through a stronger resume, sharpened interview skills and an expanded social network." The San Diego "Reinvent Your Future" event is the second in a series of 16 career retooling events being hosted by University of Phoenix and CareerBuilder featuring Stedman Graham. The next event will take place in Phoenix on Tuesday, May 18. For more information or to register visit www.reinvent2010.com and follow us on @Reinvent2010. About University of Phoenix University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing world. Through flexible schedules, challenging courses, and interactive learning, students achieve personal and career aspirations without putting their lives on hold. During the quarter ending November 30, 2009, 455,600 students were enrolled at University of Phoenix, the largest private university in North America. University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world. For more information, visit www.phoenix.edu. About CareerBuilder CareerBuilder is the global leader in human capital solutions, helping companies target and attract their most important asset - their people. Its online career site, CareerBuilder.com®, is the largest in the United States with more than 23 million unique visitors, 1 million jobs and 32 million resumes. CareerBuilder works with the world's top employers, providing resources for everything from employment branding and data analysis to recruitment support. More than 9,000 websites, including 140 newspapers and broadband portals such as MSN and AOL, feature CareerBuilder's proprietary job search technology on their career sites. Owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), Tribune Company, The McClatchy Company (NYSE: MNI) and Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT), CareerBuilder and its subsidiaries operate in the United States, Europe, Canada and Asia. For more information, visit www.careerbuilder.com. 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