Chandler Hill Partners Review – An Online Blog Review of Employment Related Articles
Chandler Hill Partners is an Executive Job Search & Corporate Outplacement firm working to protect the consumer from fraudulent services & websites. Always be on the alert from employment scams and the work from home scams. Before submitting your resume to any sight that charges fees be sure to read the terms of service.
Modern Twist to Old Scams
With the rise of the Internet and e-mail, getting a phony ad or message out to a vast audience is cheap and easy. Even though the old work-at-home scams have taken on a modern twist, the typical profile of victims who are most susceptible to these scams has changed very little. Work-at-home con artists have always preyed most heavily upon senior citizens, the disabled, mothers who want to stay at home with their children, people with low income and few job skills, and people who just want to get rich quick.
Cyberspace is simply the newest arena that scam artists have entered to widen their hunt for more people to dupe. To avoid falling for work-at-home scams, both on- and off-line, look for the following warning signs:
* Overstated claims of product effectiveness;
* Exaggerated claims of potential earnings, profits, or part-time earnings;
* Claims of “inside” information;
* Requirements of money for instructions or products before telling you how the plan works;
* Claims of “no experience necessary.”
Warning List
Beware of falling prey to tempting work-at-home promotions that offer “easy money.” You could be at risk for some very bad consequences. You can:
* LOSE MONEY! Consumers have lost amounts ranging from $10 to $70,000, or more.
* WASTE VALUABLE TIME! You may throw away countless hours on worthless projects that cost you a lot of money to attempt and complete, but, in the end, give you nothing in return.
* RUIN YOUR REPUTATION! You can involuntarily sell your customers terrible quality merchandise or nonexistent products and services.
* BE A TARGET OF LEGAL ACTION! You can be held liable for perpetrating a fraud by deliberately or even unintentionally promoting and selling fraudulent products or services to others.
Most Common Scams
To protect yourself, learn to recognize the most common work-at-home scams.
ASSEMBLY WORK AT-HOME: Typical Ad — “Assembly work at home! Easy money assembling craft items. No experience necessary.”
This scheme requires you to invest hundreds of dollars in instructions and materials and many hours of your time to produce items such as baby booties, toy clowns, and plastic signs for a company that has promised to buy them. Once you have purchased the supplies and have done the work, the company often decides not to pay you because your work does not meet certain “standards.” You are then left with merchandise that is difficult or impossible to sell.
CHAIN LETTER: Typical Ad — “Make copies of this letter and send them to people whose names we will provide. All you have to do is send us ten dollars for our mailing list and labels. Look at the chart below and see how you will automatically receive thousands in cash return!!!”
The only people who benefit from chain letters are the mysterious few at the top of the chain who constantly change names, addresses, and post office boxes. They may attempt to intimidate you by threatening bad luck, or try to impress you by describing themselves as successful professionals who know all about non-existent sections of alleged legal codes.
ENVELOPE STUFFING: Typical Ad — “$350 Weekly Guaran- teed! Work two hours daily at home stuffing envelopes.”
When answering such ads, you may not receive the expected envelopes for stuffing, but instead get promotional material asking for cash just for details on money-making plans. The details usually turn out to be instructions on how to go into the business of placing the same kind of ad the advertiser ran in the first place. Pursuing the envelope ad plan may require spending several hundred dollars more for advertising, postage, envelopes, and printing. This system feeds on continuous recruitment of people to offer the same plan. There are several variations on this type of scheme, all of which require the customer to spend money on advertising and materials. According to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, “In practically all businesses, envelope stuffing has become a highly mechanized operation using sophisticated mass mailing techniques and equipment which eliminates any profit potential for an individual doing this type of work-at-home. The Inspection Service knows of no work-at-home promotion that ever produces income as alleged.”
MULTI-LEVEL MARKETING: Typical Ad — “Our products make it possible for people like you to earn more than they ever have in their lives! Soon you can let others earn money for you while you and your family relax and enjoy your affluent lifestyle! No experience necessary.”
Multi-level marketing, a direct sales system, is a well-established, legitimate form of business. Many people have successfully sold the products of reputable companies to their neighbors and co-workers. These people are independent distributors who sell popular products and also recruit other distributors to join them. On the other hand, illegitimate pyramid schemes can resemble these legitimate direct sales systems. An obvious difference is that the emphasis is on recruiting others to join the program, not on selling the product. For a time, new recruits who make the investment to buy product samples keep money coming into the system, but very few products are sold. Sooner or later the people on the bottom are stuck with a saturated market, and they cannot make money by selling products or recruiting. When the whole system collapses, only a few people at the top have made money—and those at the bottom have lost their investment.
ONLINE BUSINESS: Typical Ad — “Turn your Home Computer into a Cash Machine! Get computer diskette FREE! Huge Selection of Jobs! No experience needed! Start earning money in days! Many companies want to expand, but don’t want to pay for office space. You save them money by working in the comfort of your home.”
This is typical of advertisements showing up uninvited in your e-mail—an old scheme advertised in a new way. You pay for a useless guide to work-at-home jobs—a mixture of computer-related work such as word processing or data entry and the same old envelope-stuffing and home crafts scams. The computer disk is as worthless as the guidebook. It may only list free government web sites and/or business opportunities which require more money.
PROCESSING MEDICAL INSURANCE CLAIMS: Typical Ad — “You can earn from $800 to $1000 weekly processing insurance claims on your home computer for health care professionals such as doctors, dentists chiropractors, and podiatrists. Over 80% of providers need your services. Learn how in one day!”
Generally, the promoter of this scheme attracts you by advertising on cable television and, perhaps, by inviting you to a business opportunity trade show at a hotel or convention center. You may be:
* Urged to buy software programs and even computers at exorbitant prices; a program selling at a software store for $69 might cost you several thousands of dollars.
* Told that your work will be coordinated with insurance companies by a central computer.
* Required to pay for expensive training sessions available at a “current special rate” that will be higher in the future, and
* Pressured to make a decision immediately.
Most likely, the expensive training sessions are superficial, and the market for your services is very small or nonexistent. The promoter may delay the processing of your job, citing a backlog or mistakes in your work. There may also be no central computer as advertised. You may be left with no way to deliver what you have promised to your clients or customers—if you found any—and with no way to earn any money on you own.
Avoiding Fraud
There is no substitute for closely examining any offer which promises or guarantees income from work-at-home programs. If it sounds too good to be true, chances are it’s a scam.
Consider it a warning sign if a worker must buy something in order to start the program. Those interested also should take into consideration that, by becoming involved in a work-at-home scheme, they might well be perpetrating a fraud by selling the program to others, and risk investigation by postal authorities.
For a reliability report on a specific work-at-home company, check first with your local Better Business Bureau.
Signs of a Work-at-Home Scamer
A Work-at-Home Scheme Promoter will:
* Never offer you regular salaried employment.
* Promise you huge profits and big part-time earnings.
* Use personal testimonials but never identify the person so that you could check with them.
* Require money for instructions or merchandise before telling you how the plan operates.
* Assure you of guaranteed markets and a huge demand for your handiwork.
* Tell you that no experience is necessary.
* Take your money and give you little or nothing in return except heartbreak and grief.
If You Are Victimized
If you become a victim of a work-at-home scheme, ask the company for a refund. If they refuse or give you an evasive response, tell them you plan to notify law enforcement officials.
Keep careful records of everything you do to recover your money. Document your phone calls, keep copies of all paperwork such as letters and receipts, and record all costs involved, including the time you spend. If the company refuses to refund your investment, contact:
* Your local Better Business Bureau;
* Your local or state consumer affairs agency;
* The U.S. Postal Inspection Service;
* Your state’s attorney general’s office or the office in the state where the company;
* The advertising manager of the publication that ran the ad you answered.
Outside Contacts
To learn more about Work-at-Home Schemes, contact the following:
* Your Local Better Business Bureau
* Direct Marketing Association
* Federal trade commission at 202.382.4357
* National Fraud Information Center at 1-800-876-7060
* U.S. Postal Inspection Service
* If you find any of the Web sites listed above to be inactive, please contact the respective organization. Also, be aware that the above phone numbers may be subject to change without notice.
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“Anytime the unemployment rate goes up the employment scams increase. As a job seeker you need to be careful of where you submit your information and the positions you apply to. As a member of the Better Business Bureau and an industry leader in job search and corporate outplacement Chandler Hill Partners has been leading the way in exposing employment fraud. We take our job seriously and look to protect the consumer from these types of scams. In many cases these sites have taken aim at Chandler Hill Partners by posting misleading and fraudulent claims against Chandler Hill Partners”.
- Review by Chandler Hill Partners
If you are aware of any such scams or work from home programs file a report to our consumer protection department at Chandler Hill Partners Complaints website.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - Some questions by employers are out of bounds
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In the job application and interview process, there are questions employers aren't allowed to ask job seekers. Prospective employers should avoid personal questions on family history, marital status or if they have children. Employers may go over the job descriptions and ask an applicant if they can meet the physical job requirements. Employers may also ask if you're over 18 and about criminal convictions.
If a job applicant is asked a forbidden question, it can lead to an uncomfortable moment. Deal with those questions in a light tone and with a sense of humor. Interviewers should try throwing the question back to the interviewer. The job applicant should ask the interviewer if the reason behind the question is reliability and then offering to talk about work history and attendance, turning the outcome into a positive moment.
While employers should avoid personal questions, there are questions designed to explore interpersonal skills. A job seeker may be asked to give an example of how a disagreement with a co-worker was resolved. Job seekers should have examples and practicing with friends and family. If an illegal question is asked, job seekers are best served by staying tactful.
Abridged: Brainerd Dispatch
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“I have heard many complaints from job seekers who have been asked illegal questions in an interview. It makes for a difficult situation, its best to calmly inform the interviewer that you are not comfortable with answering that question and move on to the next question”. - Matt Morales, Chandler Hill Partners
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If you are aware of any such scams or work from home programs file a report to our consumer protection department at Chandler Hill Partners Complaints website.
In the job application and interview process, there are questions employers aren't allowed to ask job seekers. Prospective employers should avoid personal questions on family history, marital status or if they have children. Employers may go over the job descriptions and ask an applicant if they can meet the physical job requirements. Employers may also ask if you're over 18 and about criminal convictions.
If a job applicant is asked a forbidden question, it can lead to an uncomfortable moment. Deal with those questions in a light tone and with a sense of humor. Interviewers should try throwing the question back to the interviewer. The job applicant should ask the interviewer if the reason behind the question is reliability and then offering to talk about work history and attendance, turning the outcome into a positive moment.
While employers should avoid personal questions, there are questions designed to explore interpersonal skills. A job seeker may be asked to give an example of how a disagreement with a co-worker was resolved. Job seekers should have examples and practicing with friends and family. If an illegal question is asked, job seekers are best served by staying tactful.
Abridged: Brainerd Dispatch
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“I have heard many complaints from job seekers who have been asked illegal questions in an interview. It makes for a difficult situation, its best to calmly inform the interviewer that you are not comfortable with answering that question and move on to the next question”. - Matt Morales, Chandler Hill Partners
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If you are aware of any such scams or work from home programs file a report to our consumer protection department at Chandler Hill Partners Complaints website.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - Career Advancement Tool: Note your Achievements
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As you network and cultivate relationships with peers, supervisors, mentors and employer prospects on your path to career growth, it’s important to tactfully highlight your achievements.
Keep an on-going record of your key accomplishments each year. Review your progress and add new achievements when applicable. Be specific about what you have done, how you did it, and the end result. This is very useful during your annual performance review. It is also helpful when it comes time to update your resume or interview for a new job. You will have an easy reference for articulating your achievements and providing specific examples.
Beyond your annual review, evaluate your accomplishments with your supervisor periodically. Ask for guidance, advice and set new goals.
Recognize others who had a hand in accomplishments and successes. Remember, it usually takes a team or group to achieve workplace goals so share the credit accordingly. Likewise, compliment co-workers on their accomplishments and celebrate their successes. To be a leader means supporting your team.
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For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
Chandler Hill Partners is the definitive industry leader in career advancement and job search technologies, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
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As you network and cultivate relationships with peers, supervisors, mentors and employer prospects on your path to career growth, it’s important to tactfully highlight your achievements.
Keep an on-going record of your key accomplishments each year. Review your progress and add new achievements when applicable. Be specific about what you have done, how you did it, and the end result. This is very useful during your annual performance review. It is also helpful when it comes time to update your resume or interview for a new job. You will have an easy reference for articulating your achievements and providing specific examples.
Beyond your annual review, evaluate your accomplishments with your supervisor periodically. Ask for guidance, advice and set new goals.
Recognize others who had a hand in accomplishments and successes. Remember, it usually takes a team or group to achieve workplace goals so share the credit accordingly. Likewise, compliment co-workers on their accomplishments and celebrate their successes. To be a leader means supporting your team.
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For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
Chandler Hill Partners is the definitive industry leader in career advancement and job search technologies, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
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Monday, October 12, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - US recession over, but employment will lag: survey
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WASHINGTON — The recession gripping the United States for nearly two years is over, but economic growth may be held in check by high unemployment, a poll of business economists showed Monday.
"The Great Recession is over," according to the consensus macroeconomic outlook of a panel of 44 professional forecasters of the National Association of Business Economics (NABE).
"The survey found that the vast majority of business economists believe that the recession has ended but that the economic recovery is likely to be more moderate than those typically experienced following steep declines," NABE president-elect Lynn Reaser said.
More than 80 percent of economists surveyed believed that an expansion has begun, according to poll conducted during the September 2-24 period.
The study also found that the more-than-three-year downturn in the US housing market, epicenter of financial turmoil that slammed the brakes on growth, was very close to ending, with an upturn expected next year, said Reaser, chief economist at Point Loma Nazarene University.
According to the survey, the key areas of concern were the increasing federal debt and unemployment rates, "expected to remain very high through next year."
The unemployment rate was forecast to rise to 10 percent in the first quarter of next year and edge down to 9.5 percent by the end of 2010 while inflation is expected to remain contained throughout next year.
"The good news is that this deep and long recession appears to be over, and with improving credit markets, the US economy can return to solid growth next year without worry about rising inflation," the NABE said.
The stock market rebound was a point of "strong agreement" among panelists, with all the forecasters predicting a gain in 2010 on the back of an increase of 11 percent in corporate profits next year.
They saw the broad S&P 500 stock index climbing 7.5 percent next year.
The US dollar however will soften further this year and remain weak into 2010, the survey showed.
The economists felt that the weak dollar will not reduce the trade deficit further as the relatively stronger US economic rebound elevated import demand. In fact, the NABE panel expected a modest deterioration in the trade balance next year.
The panel upgraded the economic outlook for the next several quarters, compared with the previous survey, Reaser said.
Following a sharp 6.4 percent contraction in the first quarter of this year and another 0.7 percent drop in the second quarter, NABE forecasters expect real gross domestic product (GDP) to rise at an above trend 2.9 percent rate in the second half of 2009.
The NABE also said that lackluster household sector spending was expected to be a drag on the economy, restraining growth of consumer spending, a key driver of growth.
However, in contrast to views of some that the US saving rate was set to rise dramatically over the next few years, slightly more than half of the NABE panel believed that the rate will average between three and five percent through 2012.
The poll also found corporate profits to show "strong improvement," increasing 11 percent in 2010, characteristic of the early stages of an economic recovery.
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WASHINGTON — The recession gripping the United States for nearly two years is over, but economic growth may be held in check by high unemployment, a poll of business economists showed Monday.
"The Great Recession is over," according to the consensus macroeconomic outlook of a panel of 44 professional forecasters of the National Association of Business Economics (NABE).
"The survey found that the vast majority of business economists believe that the recession has ended but that the economic recovery is likely to be more moderate than those typically experienced following steep declines," NABE president-elect Lynn Reaser said.
More than 80 percent of economists surveyed believed that an expansion has begun, according to poll conducted during the September 2-24 period.
The study also found that the more-than-three-year downturn in the US housing market, epicenter of financial turmoil that slammed the brakes on growth, was very close to ending, with an upturn expected next year, said Reaser, chief economist at Point Loma Nazarene University.
According to the survey, the key areas of concern were the increasing federal debt and unemployment rates, "expected to remain very high through next year."
The unemployment rate was forecast to rise to 10 percent in the first quarter of next year and edge down to 9.5 percent by the end of 2010 while inflation is expected to remain contained throughout next year.
"The good news is that this deep and long recession appears to be over, and with improving credit markets, the US economy can return to solid growth next year without worry about rising inflation," the NABE said.
The stock market rebound was a point of "strong agreement" among panelists, with all the forecasters predicting a gain in 2010 on the back of an increase of 11 percent in corporate profits next year.
They saw the broad S&P 500 stock index climbing 7.5 percent next year.
The US dollar however will soften further this year and remain weak into 2010, the survey showed.
The economists felt that the weak dollar will not reduce the trade deficit further as the relatively stronger US economic rebound elevated import demand. In fact, the NABE panel expected a modest deterioration in the trade balance next year.
The panel upgraded the economic outlook for the next several quarters, compared with the previous survey, Reaser said.
Following a sharp 6.4 percent contraction in the first quarter of this year and another 0.7 percent drop in the second quarter, NABE forecasters expect real gross domestic product (GDP) to rise at an above trend 2.9 percent rate in the second half of 2009.
The NABE also said that lackluster household sector spending was expected to be a drag on the economy, restraining growth of consumer spending, a key driver of growth.
However, in contrast to views of some that the US saving rate was set to rise dramatically over the next few years, slightly more than half of the NABE panel believed that the rate will average between three and five percent through 2012.
The poll also found corporate profits to show "strong improvement," increasing 11 percent in 2010, characteristic of the early stages of an economic recovery.
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Friday, October 9, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - How much personal info should I post online?
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First, decide how concerned you are with having your personal contact information on the Internet. How important is it for you to be able to "disconnect" your Internet resume when you are no longer looking for work? If resume confidentiality and Internet disconnecting are important to you, we recommend following these tips.
Choose the confidentiality feature when posting your resume online. Also make sure you do not have your personal information in the body of your resume. Replace this information with "Confidential Resume". One other suggestion is to get a separate email address to use for your job search activities. Make sure the email address doesn't contain identifying information like your last name. Then, once your job search is over, you can cancel the email address at anytime.
If controlling the distribution of your resume is important to you, using the confidentiality feature on job boards is key. This way when you have secured a new job your personal information will not be exposed online to other recruiters and hiring managers will not be able to reach you.
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First, decide how concerned you are with having your personal contact information on the Internet. How important is it for you to be able to "disconnect" your Internet resume when you are no longer looking for work? If resume confidentiality and Internet disconnecting are important to you, we recommend following these tips.
Choose the confidentiality feature when posting your resume online. Also make sure you do not have your personal information in the body of your resume. Replace this information with "Confidential Resume". One other suggestion is to get a separate email address to use for your job search activities. Make sure the email address doesn't contain identifying information like your last name. Then, once your job search is over, you can cancel the email address at anytime.
If controlling the distribution of your resume is important to you, using the confidentiality feature on job boards is key. This way when you have secured a new job your personal information will not be exposed online to other recruiters and hiring managers will not be able to reach you.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - The #1 enemy of a successful job search
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There are many things that can disable your job search. Some are in your control and some are not. The enemy on my mind right now is a sneaky one. It works quietly in the background like a computer virus. Chewing up memory and productivity. It's called Procrastination. Procrastination is damaging the careers, health and savings accounts of millions of Americans. Here are some examples of where and when procrastination can cripple you if you do not act in a job search:
1. Creating a top notch resume and online brand
2. Building a detailed budget for expenses during your transition
3. Drafting and implementing a solid job search strategy
4. Calling and following up with influential networking contacts
5. Getting to important networking events
Now there are many reasons people don't do these things. Sometimes there is a lack of knowledge. Sometimes you forget that this job market is completely different and the old ways of searching don't work. Sometimes you simply put off doing important things. So, how do you battle this beast before it quietly takes your legs out from under you? Take action! Build a specific plan. And surround yourself with people who can help you through the aspects of job searching that you find most daunting.
Abridged: Spinstrategy
There are many things that can disable your job search. Some are in your control and some are not. The enemy on my mind right now is a sneaky one. It works quietly in the background like a computer virus. Chewing up memory and productivity. It's called Procrastination. Procrastination is damaging the careers, health and savings accounts of millions of Americans. Here are some examples of where and when procrastination can cripple you if you do not act in a job search:
1. Creating a top notch resume and online brand
2. Building a detailed budget for expenses during your transition
3. Drafting and implementing a solid job search strategy
4. Calling and following up with influential networking contacts
5. Getting to important networking events
Now there are many reasons people don't do these things. Sometimes there is a lack of knowledge. Sometimes you forget that this job market is completely different and the old ways of searching don't work. Sometimes you simply put off doing important things. So, how do you battle this beast before it quietly takes your legs out from under you? Take action! Build a specific plan. And surround yourself with people who can help you through the aspects of job searching that you find most daunting.
Abridged: Spinstrategy
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - Reinvent yourself by building up your strengths
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Revitalizing your career in the middle of a job search involves two important steps: Step 1: Begin acquiring a new skill or refreshing one you already have. You might, for example, take a course in a second language at a local community college or attend a new certification program offered by your professional or trade association. You can choose almost any topic just as long as it will clearly and meaningfully enhance your ability to contribute on-the-job.
Step 2: Add the fact that you're back in school to your resume. Note it in the summary at the beginning of that document and, in its Education section, provide the name of the course you're taking, the institution or organization that's offering it, the formal outcome if there will be one and the term "On-going. Those two simple steps will instantaneously transform you into a new person. They'll enhance your skill set and also demonstrate your attributes to employers.
Most importantly, this course of action will set you apart from other candidates by demonstrating that you have two very special attributes: you understand that in today's rapidly evolving world of work, staying competent in your field is an ever-moving target AND you take personal responsibility for keeping yourself at the state-of-the-art. You recognize the responsibility and accept it.
Peter Weddle, Build Career Fitness
Revitalizing your career in the middle of a job search involves two important steps: Step 1: Begin acquiring a new skill or refreshing one you already have. You might, for example, take a course in a second language at a local community college or attend a new certification program offered by your professional or trade association. You can choose almost any topic just as long as it will clearly and meaningfully enhance your ability to contribute on-the-job.
Step 2: Add the fact that you're back in school to your resume. Note it in the summary at the beginning of that document and, in its Education section, provide the name of the course you're taking, the institution or organization that's offering it, the formal outcome if there will be one and the term "On-going. Those two simple steps will instantaneously transform you into a new person. They'll enhance your skill set and also demonstrate your attributes to employers.
Most importantly, this course of action will set you apart from other candidates by demonstrating that you have two very special attributes: you understand that in today's rapidly evolving world of work, staying competent in your field is an ever-moving target AND you take personal responsibility for keeping yourself at the state-of-the-art. You recognize the responsibility and accept it.
Peter Weddle, Build Career Fitness
Monday, October 5, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - How to empower your job search
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Job hunting can seem like the most tedious and disheartening task you set out for yourself, especially in this market. It can get to the point where you get so frustrated that you want to give up or you figure, "What's the point?" The trick to job hunting in today's market is to be versatile. Don't follow the same stale standards that everyone's been doing for centuries. Branch out and try new tactics, and learn how to utilize all of your time looking for a job.
One key tip to empower your job search is to read trade magazines. You may be wondering, "What in the world is a trade magazine?" To newcomers, a trade magazine or journal is almost like a secret society where there are industry trends and updated information about what is currently going on in the market. From a learning standpoint, you can get a lot of insight and information about the constantly shifting industries in today's economy by reading them. Many of these trade magazines even post current job openings. Keep yourself in the game by being knowledgeable and also find out who's currently hiring.
Admittedly it takes effort on your part--but it pays off in your understanding about a particular area of the marketplace and who is doing what. Job seekers need to keep their skills current and continue to learn about the marketplace. One of the ways to track this information is by consistently reading trade magazines and journals.
Abridged: HUB Pages
Job hunting can seem like the most tedious and disheartening task you set out for yourself, especially in this market. It can get to the point where you get so frustrated that you want to give up or you figure, "What's the point?" The trick to job hunting in today's market is to be versatile. Don't follow the same stale standards that everyone's been doing for centuries. Branch out and try new tactics, and learn how to utilize all of your time looking for a job.
One key tip to empower your job search is to read trade magazines. You may be wondering, "What in the world is a trade magazine?" To newcomers, a trade magazine or journal is almost like a secret society where there are industry trends and updated information about what is currently going on in the market. From a learning standpoint, you can get a lot of insight and information about the constantly shifting industries in today's economy by reading them. Many of these trade magazines even post current job openings. Keep yourself in the game by being knowledgeable and also find out who's currently hiring.
Admittedly it takes effort on your part--but it pays off in your understanding about a particular area of the marketplace and who is doing what. Job seekers need to keep their skills current and continue to learn about the marketplace. One of the ways to track this information is by consistently reading trade magazines and journals.
Abridged: HUB Pages
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - How the web has changed job searching
The Internet has changed a lot of things over the past decade or two--including how we search for jobs. Sure, the basics are the same: Find an opening and apply for it. But the Web has permanently altered the employment process. And with more than 1.2 million info tech jobs lost this year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a lot of people are going to be using every tool they can get to find their next job.
While networking is and has traditionally been the best way to find a new job, other effective tools are networking sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Here's how the Web is changing how we look for jobs. Social networking sites are exploding in popularity, as people look to connect with pretty much everyone they know. Facebook claims it has more than 250 million users; Twitter's traffic has grown tenfold in the past year; and LinkedIn is perhaps the most useful of the bunch for job hunting because of its employment and recommendation focused profiles.
Employment-focused Web sites and job search engine sites have been popular as well. At the same time, it's estimated that privately held craigslist will generate more than $100 million in revenue this year. Other job search sites, like Monster.com and CareerBuilder are also seeing huge increases in traffic. The Internet is definitely making a huge impact on how we search for jobs. Those who rely on only one tool will take longer to find a position.
Abridged: Business Week
While networking is and has traditionally been the best way to find a new job, other effective tools are networking sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Here's how the Web is changing how we look for jobs. Social networking sites are exploding in popularity, as people look to connect with pretty much everyone they know. Facebook claims it has more than 250 million users; Twitter's traffic has grown tenfold in the past year; and LinkedIn is perhaps the most useful of the bunch for job hunting because of its employment and recommendation focused profiles.
Employment-focused Web sites and job search engine sites have been popular as well. At the same time, it's estimated that privately held craigslist will generate more than $100 million in revenue this year. Other job search sites, like Monster.com and CareerBuilder are also seeing huge increases in traffic. The Internet is definitely making a huge impact on how we search for jobs. Those who rely on only one tool will take longer to find a position.
Abridged: Business Week
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - Resume tip: Give employers what they want
I've seen it yet again - a functional resume that goes to great lengths to "hide" work chronology and the current job title of the applicant. Of course, this resume isn't producing any interviews, and the job hunter is desperately seeking a critique to identify the problem!
Employers in today's market are savvy, seasoned, and perhaps even a bit weary. They've probably seen it all by now, including resumes that don't give up credible, easy-to-find information in a way that makes sense. So, give them what they crave! Your resume will make an ethical, professional case for you, but only if you "come clean." By this, I mean showing your full work history with descriptions of what you did.
Now, if you have past experience that qualifies you for a new job, but you don't want the employer to miss it, add a Career Achievements section on the first page that shows this information. However, DON'T peel your work chronology off in order to do this! Work history is an important part of your background. Even if your experience seems unrelated. You'll be able to make a connection to the skills needed for the job you are targeting right now.
Abridged: Examiner
Employers in today's market are savvy, seasoned, and perhaps even a bit weary. They've probably seen it all by now, including resumes that don't give up credible, easy-to-find information in a way that makes sense. So, give them what they crave! Your resume will make an ethical, professional case for you, but only if you "come clean." By this, I mean showing your full work history with descriptions of what you did.
Now, if you have past experience that qualifies you for a new job, but you don't want the employer to miss it, add a Career Achievements section on the first page that shows this information. However, DON'T peel your work chronology off in order to do this! Work history is an important part of your background. Even if your experience seems unrelated. You'll be able to make a connection to the skills needed for the job you are targeting right now.
Abridged: Examiner
Friday, August 21, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - Uncouth Facebook postings closing doors for job candidates
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More employers than ever are researching job candidates on sites like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter in order to find out more about their activities and character. And, it turns out, many candidates are doing a great job of showing their potential bosses poor communication skills, inappropriate pictures, and even how many workplace secrets they can leak.
Some of us had the luck of doing stupid things online before most employers knew what social networking was. (I'll admit it: in my early working days, I said some not-nice things online about some of the people I worked with.) These days, however, those looking for jobs have had many years to build up an unsavory history across the Internet, and employers now know how to do their homework. In fact, nearly half of the employers in the US now search for job candidates on social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, according to survey results from CareerBuilder. The job-finding firm said that the numbers reflect a twofold increase over those who reported doing so in last year—45 percent in 2009 versus 22 percent in 2008—and cautioned that many employers choose not to hire based on information they find online.
Facebook was the most popular site for researching job candidates this year—no surprise there, since Facebook has exploded in popularity as of late. "Professional" networking site LinkedIn came in second at 26 percent, MySpace came in third at 21 percent, 11 percent read blogs, and seven percent followed candidates' updates on Twitter. Paranoid yet about any of your recent tweets?
If you're looking for a job, you probably should be. More than a third of survey respondents said that they found info that caused them not to hire the person applying for the job, including "provocative or inappropriate photographs," content related to drinking or using drugs, and finding postings that badmouthed previous employers, coworkers, or clients. Other candidates showed poor communication skills on their social networking profiles, made discriminatory comments, lied about their qualifications, or shared confidential information from a previous employer. The one that made us cringe? "16 percent dismissed a candidate for using text language such as GR8 (great) in an e-mail or job application."
On the other hand, some candidates are doing a good job of presenting their professional side when posting online. Half of those who screened candidates via their social networking profiles said that they got a good feel for the person's personality and fit within the organization. Other employers said that they found the profiles supported the candidates' professional qualifications or that they discovered how creative the candidate was. Solid communication skills, evidence of well-roundedness, and other people's good references (we assume this one came from LinkedIn) helped boost people's credentials, too.
For most of us, it seems like common sense not to talk trash on your Facebook wall or post drunk pictures where potential employers can see them, but people are still catching up to the idea that their future bosses are on the same sites as they are. Anecdotally, I have worked at many an office that has casually looked up interns and new employees online, only to find sides of them that were less than flattering (one intern publicly declared that our company's parent company could "f-ing suck it!" immediately after we offered her the job).
Some may argue that employers shouldn't use information they found through a little bit of online stalking (something we've heard in our forums)—after all, what someone does after hours is his or her own business. At the same time, it's hard to deny that discovering truly alarming information—such as leaked workplace secrets—would be good cause for choosing another candidate. These days, everyone hunting for a job needs to exercise some judgment on what to post online and who they let access it if they want to stay in future employers' good graces.
More employers than ever are researching job candidates on sites like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter in order to find out more about their activities and character. And, it turns out, many candidates are doing a great job of showing their potential bosses poor communication skills, inappropriate pictures, and even how many workplace secrets they can leak.
Some of us had the luck of doing stupid things online before most employers knew what social networking was. (I'll admit it: in my early working days, I said some not-nice things online about some of the people I worked with.) These days, however, those looking for jobs have had many years to build up an unsavory history across the Internet, and employers now know how to do their homework. In fact, nearly half of the employers in the US now search for job candidates on social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, according to survey results from CareerBuilder. The job-finding firm said that the numbers reflect a twofold increase over those who reported doing so in last year—45 percent in 2009 versus 22 percent in 2008—and cautioned that many employers choose not to hire based on information they find online.
Facebook was the most popular site for researching job candidates this year—no surprise there, since Facebook has exploded in popularity as of late. "Professional" networking site LinkedIn came in second at 26 percent, MySpace came in third at 21 percent, 11 percent read blogs, and seven percent followed candidates' updates on Twitter. Paranoid yet about any of your recent tweets?
If you're looking for a job, you probably should be. More than a third of survey respondents said that they found info that caused them not to hire the person applying for the job, including "provocative or inappropriate photographs," content related to drinking or using drugs, and finding postings that badmouthed previous employers, coworkers, or clients. Other candidates showed poor communication skills on their social networking profiles, made discriminatory comments, lied about their qualifications, or shared confidential information from a previous employer. The one that made us cringe? "16 percent dismissed a candidate for using text language such as GR8 (great) in an e-mail or job application."
On the other hand, some candidates are doing a good job of presenting their professional side when posting online. Half of those who screened candidates via their social networking profiles said that they got a good feel for the person's personality and fit within the organization. Other employers said that they found the profiles supported the candidates' professional qualifications or that they discovered how creative the candidate was. Solid communication skills, evidence of well-roundedness, and other people's good references (we assume this one came from LinkedIn) helped boost people's credentials, too.
For most of us, it seems like common sense not to talk trash on your Facebook wall or post drunk pictures where potential employers can see them, but people are still catching up to the idea that their future bosses are on the same sites as they are. Anecdotally, I have worked at many an office that has casually looked up interns and new employees online, only to find sides of them that were less than flattering (one intern publicly declared that our company's parent company could "f-ing suck it!" immediately after we offered her the job).
Some may argue that employers shouldn't use information they found through a little bit of online stalking (something we've heard in our forums)—after all, what someone does after hours is his or her own business. At the same time, it's hard to deny that discovering truly alarming information—such as leaked workplace secrets—would be good cause for choosing another candidate. These days, everyone hunting for a job needs to exercise some judgment on what to post online and who they let access it if they want to stay in future employers' good graces.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - Great careers you can do from-home...
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With 70% of adults using the Internet, working-from-home can be a viable option. Here are 5 job ideas for which a work-at-home career would work:
1. Web Design: Every company or group has a website, putting web designers in high demand. A freelance graphic artist or web designer can make upwards of $60,000/year in their career with a degree and experience.
2. E-Commerce: There are many ways to get involved in e-commerce from selling things on eBay to setting up a website to offer your services or expertise.
3. Photography: After getting your education in photography, you may not be able to work as an independent photographer right away, but over time, you can build a consistent client base as well as doing weddings, special events, and working on your own creative projects.
4. Bookkeeping: Your best bet is an accounting degree and some training on bookkeeping software. Many part-time jobs in bookkeeping can be found allowing you to work-from-home, giving you even more flexibility with your schedule.
5. Interior Design: Many states now certify interior design as a profession. With a certificate in interior design and some good self-marketing, you can create your own business and work the hours you please.
Abridged: LearningandLife.com
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
With 70% of adults using the Internet, working-from-home can be a viable option. Here are 5 job ideas for which a work-at-home career would work:
1. Web Design: Every company or group has a website, putting web designers in high demand. A freelance graphic artist or web designer can make upwards of $60,000/year in their career with a degree and experience.
2. E-Commerce: There are many ways to get involved in e-commerce from selling things on eBay to setting up a website to offer your services or expertise.
3. Photography: After getting your education in photography, you may not be able to work as an independent photographer right away, but over time, you can build a consistent client base as well as doing weddings, special events, and working on your own creative projects.
4. Bookkeeping: Your best bet is an accounting degree and some training on bookkeeping software. Many part-time jobs in bookkeeping can be found allowing you to work-from-home, giving you even more flexibility with your schedule.
5. Interior Design: Many states now certify interior design as a profession. With a certificate in interior design and some good self-marketing, you can create your own business and work the hours you please.
Abridged: LearningandLife.com
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - Don't fall into a job search rut
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How you approach unemployment can really make or break you. When you're not working a nine-to-five, your job is to find a job. However, job searching eight hours a day may leave you somewhat brain dead. So, a schedule is in order. You have to figure out what you realistically can accomplish. Set some job search goals for yourself so you don't fall into a pit of jobless despair.
Dedicate a certain amount of time each day to your job search. Do this in the morning or early afternoon. And yes, the responses you receive may be less than pleasing: "We have already filled the position," "Your qualifications don't meet our needs," yadda, yadda, yadda. However, don't take these rejections personally. It just may mean that your qualifications don't meet the job criteria or the person hiring didn't see a good fit.
Job searching is, unfortunately, a little like dating - it will either click or it won't. There isn't always going to be a clear cut reason why. Also, it's important that you go out and do something. Anything. Don't let your brain rot while searching. It can be something as simple as taking a walk. It's better than doing nothing, because job searching can inevitably get you down. You have to work hard to do at least one thing a day that will make you happy.
Abridged: Denver Unemployment Examiner
How you approach unemployment can really make or break you. When you're not working a nine-to-five, your job is to find a job. However, job searching eight hours a day may leave you somewhat brain dead. So, a schedule is in order. You have to figure out what you realistically can accomplish. Set some job search goals for yourself so you don't fall into a pit of jobless despair.
Dedicate a certain amount of time each day to your job search. Do this in the morning or early afternoon. And yes, the responses you receive may be less than pleasing: "We have already filled the position," "Your qualifications don't meet our needs," yadda, yadda, yadda. However, don't take these rejections personally. It just may mean that your qualifications don't meet the job criteria or the person hiring didn't see a good fit.
Job searching is, unfortunately, a little like dating - it will either click or it won't. There isn't always going to be a clear cut reason why. Also, it's important that you go out and do something. Anything. Don't let your brain rot while searching. It can be something as simple as taking a walk. It's better than doing nothing, because job searching can inevitably get you down. You have to work hard to do at least one thing a day that will make you happy.
Abridged: Denver Unemployment Examiner
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - Job search tips for a jobless recovery
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With the economy headed toward what many believe will be a jobless recovery, the hunt is on for industries where pockets of job growth are a real possibility. Predictions say that when the recovery comes, early job growth will be in health care, education, government, and green business. Here's how to get ready today for the jobs of tomorrow.
Forget the advice you've been given so far, and cast a wide net. Many job seekers are advised, and wisely so, to narrow their job search whenever possible based on their preferences and career goals. But in a tight economy, it may help to broaden your scope. Consider a greater number of companies, industries, or geographic locations if your current list is not yet yielding opportunities.
Be prepared to move. When the recovery comes, it's likely to impact some places earlier than others. According to a report by MSNBC and Moody's Economy.com (MCO), job growth will return first to Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Texas, and Washington State, starting in the fourth quarter, as pent-up demand for new technology spur the local economies. And in the second quarter of 2010 a second wave of job growth is expected in Alabama, Georgia, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
- Abridged: Business Week
With the economy headed toward what many believe will be a jobless recovery, the hunt is on for industries where pockets of job growth are a real possibility. Predictions say that when the recovery comes, early job growth will be in health care, education, government, and green business. Here's how to get ready today for the jobs of tomorrow.
Forget the advice you've been given so far, and cast a wide net. Many job seekers are advised, and wisely so, to narrow their job search whenever possible based on their preferences and career goals. But in a tight economy, it may help to broaden your scope. Consider a greater number of companies, industries, or geographic locations if your current list is not yet yielding opportunities.
Be prepared to move. When the recovery comes, it's likely to impact some places earlier than others. According to a report by MSNBC and Moody's Economy.com (MCO), job growth will return first to Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Texas, and Washington State, starting in the fourth quarter, as pent-up demand for new technology spur the local economies. And in the second quarter of 2010 a second wave of job growth is expected in Alabama, Georgia, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
- Abridged: Business Week
Monday, July 20, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - Scam--warning involving Twitter and job hunting
Chandler Hill Partners Blogs - - Scam--warning involving Twitter and job hunting
Through Tweets, e-mail and websites, job hunters are being told that they can make lots of money from the comfort of home using Twitter but the Better Business Bureau warns that the large print for such offers may promise big returns while the fine print can cost them every month.
Currently 14.7 million Americans are out of work and looking for a way to bring home a paycheck. Work-at-home schemes have often preyed on unsuspecting job hunters and now Twitter is being used as a way to convince cash-strapped individuals that they can make quick and easy money. Many of these schemes ask for money up front which is a big red flag. Some even link you to a bogus website that can install viruses or malware onto your computer.
Also be wary of sites with spelling and grammar errors. "Twitter is the newest bright shiny object online and a perfect hook for yet another work-at-home scheme," said Steve Cox, BBB spokesperson. "The pitch used to be about making money by sending e-mails or by placing ads on Google but now cash-strapped job hunters need to be wary of shelling out.
Abridged: Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Through Tweets, e-mail and websites, job hunters are being told that they can make lots of money from the comfort of home using Twitter but the Better Business Bureau warns that the large print for such offers may promise big returns while the fine print can cost them every month.
Currently 14.7 million Americans are out of work and looking for a way to bring home a paycheck. Work-at-home schemes have often preyed on unsuspecting job hunters and now Twitter is being used as a way to convince cash-strapped individuals that they can make quick and easy money. Many of these schemes ask for money up front which is a big red flag. Some even link you to a bogus website that can install viruses or malware onto your computer.
Also be wary of sites with spelling and grammar errors. "Twitter is the newest bright shiny object online and a perfect hook for yet another work-at-home scheme," said Steve Cox, BBB spokesperson. "The pitch used to be about making money by sending e-mails or by placing ads on Google but now cash-strapped job hunters need to be wary of shelling out.
Abridged: Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - Keep it simple when interviewing
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Use clear, strong, direct language to get your point across quickly and crisply. Keep sentences, paragraphs, and lists short. Curb any tendency to speak for more than 90-120 seconds without interacting with your interviewer. Time yourself, then listen. If you've been practicing a 3-minute introduction, you'll be surprised at how LONG that is when you're listening.
I think some of the over-communicating comes from fear that if you leave something out, you'll miss an important point that the reader or interviewer is looking for. Relax. Talk about what you've done and how it's been valuable (more profit, less cost, happier customers and employees, greater market share, and so forth) - and be specific! Don't spout generalities - tell stories!
Even better - listen, ask questions, and react to what you learn. Make it more about "them" and less about "you." You'll position yourself as a partner committed to solving problems - and isn't that what employers are looking for?
Louise Kursmark, YourBestImpression.com
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Use clear, strong, direct language to get your point across quickly and crisply. Keep sentences, paragraphs, and lists short. Curb any tendency to speak for more than 90-120 seconds without interacting with your interviewer. Time yourself, then listen. If you've been practicing a 3-minute introduction, you'll be surprised at how LONG that is when you're listening.
I think some of the over-communicating comes from fear that if you leave something out, you'll miss an important point that the reader or interviewer is looking for. Relax. Talk about what you've done and how it's been valuable (more profit, less cost, happier customers and employees, greater market share, and so forth) - and be specific! Don't spout generalities - tell stories!
Even better - listen, ask questions, and react to what you learn. Make it more about "them" and less about "you." You'll position yourself as a partner committed to solving problems - and isn't that what employers are looking for?
Louise Kursmark, YourBestImpression.com
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners - Tips for working with headhunters and recruiters
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Headhunters often have direct lines into desired positions, but also serve as gatekeepers who reject candidates that don't fit the bill. The key is finding out how to work with recruiters so you can be considered for the position you want. First, remember that a headhunter, or recruiter, works for the employer. That means you don't set the rules and must make yourself a desirable candidate.
Come across as arrogant, difficult or lacking skills, and the recruiter will move on to other candidates. However, if you are a professional, possessing valuable and up-to-date skills, the headhunter will keep you in mind for all sorts of job openings. Some tips for working with headhunters include:
You should be able to clearly and concisely explain to a recruiter why you would be a valuable employee. Don't lie. Headhunters are almost certain to check up on your background, and they'll catch you in untruths. Do your homework. It's fair to ask the headhunter about other clients and expertise. Do your research and Trust your gut. If you choose to work with multiple headhunters, let each of them know what you're doing. Otherwise, more than one might promote you to the same employer, and that can be a problem.
Abridged: Employment Digest
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Headhunters often have direct lines into desired positions, but also serve as gatekeepers who reject candidates that don't fit the bill. The key is finding out how to work with recruiters so you can be considered for the position you want. First, remember that a headhunter, or recruiter, works for the employer. That means you don't set the rules and must make yourself a desirable candidate.
Come across as arrogant, difficult or lacking skills, and the recruiter will move on to other candidates. However, if you are a professional, possessing valuable and up-to-date skills, the headhunter will keep you in mind for all sorts of job openings. Some tips for working with headhunters include:
You should be able to clearly and concisely explain to a recruiter why you would be a valuable employee. Don't lie. Headhunters are almost certain to check up on your background, and they'll catch you in untruths. Do your homework. It's fair to ask the headhunter about other clients and expertise. Do your research and Trust your gut. If you choose to work with multiple headhunters, let each of them know what you're doing. Otherwise, more than one might promote you to the same employer, and that can be a problem.
Abridged: Employment Digest
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - Capitalize on what you already know
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Looking for a new job is tough enough without stressing out over it. Use the skills you've already acquired on the job to make it easier. Most people have felt the sting of losing a job and the anguish of trying to find a new position. The search for work can be frustrating and tiring. That's why it is important to properly plan the process and treat job hunting as a full-time job.
All the energy that a job seeker used to put into the daily eight-to-five grind now needs to be harnessed and focused on finding that next great career opportunity. Utilizing basic abilities like organization, planning, and interpersonal skills will come in handy and make the job of looking for a new position just that much easier.
Get organized and pull together all the resources available to you. This means it is time to make sure you have the most up-to-date resume and cover letter, your list of contacts for networking is current, and a list of internet job sites where you can look for openings is compiled. Remember looking for a new job can be tough business. So putting all those skills to good use is the smart thing to do and can help job seekers capitalize on what they already know.
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Looking for a new job is tough enough without stressing out over it. Use the skills you've already acquired on the job to make it easier. Most people have felt the sting of losing a job and the anguish of trying to find a new position. The search for work can be frustrating and tiring. That's why it is important to properly plan the process and treat job hunting as a full-time job.
All the energy that a job seeker used to put into the daily eight-to-five grind now needs to be harnessed and focused on finding that next great career opportunity. Utilizing basic abilities like organization, planning, and interpersonal skills will come in handy and make the job of looking for a new position just that much easier.
Get organized and pull together all the resources available to you. This means it is time to make sure you have the most up-to-date resume and cover letter, your list of contacts for networking is current, and a list of internet job sites where you can look for openings is compiled. Remember looking for a new job can be tough business. So putting all those skills to good use is the smart thing to do and can help job seekers capitalize on what they already know.
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners - Now is the time to refocus job goals
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At a time when it seems no one is safe from layoffs, can you find job security? Perhaps lifetime employment is nonexistent in some traditional fields, but job placement experts say other careers hold more promise. The key is to identify growing and emerging industries, such as healthcare, life sciences, technology, alternative energy, and higher education. Job seekers have to adapt their skills to fit the needs of those industries.
By not focusing on the job title, you open yourself up to new opportunities and may be able to transfer your skills to a completely different industry. As job seekers explore new industries, they also must adapt their search techniques, job placement specialists say. A few years ago skilled workers could post their resume on one job search website like Monster.com, get 10 calls from employers, and land a job in no time. But not anymore.
The times have changed. Now you need to post your resume on several job boards and career niche websites, as well as online networking sites like LinkedIn.com. In addition, job seekers need to turn the gloom and doom of a layoff into a positive outlook. Rather than panicking, try looking at unemployment as a time of possibility and growth.
Abridged: Boston Globe
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
At a time when it seems no one is safe from layoffs, can you find job security? Perhaps lifetime employment is nonexistent in some traditional fields, but job placement experts say other careers hold more promise. The key is to identify growing and emerging industries, such as healthcare, life sciences, technology, alternative energy, and higher education. Job seekers have to adapt their skills to fit the needs of those industries.
By not focusing on the job title, you open yourself up to new opportunities and may be able to transfer your skills to a completely different industry. As job seekers explore new industries, they also must adapt their search techniques, job placement specialists say. A few years ago skilled workers could post their resume on one job search website like Monster.com, get 10 calls from employers, and land a job in no time. But not anymore.
The times have changed. Now you need to post your resume on several job boards and career niche websites, as well as online networking sites like LinkedIn.com. In addition, job seekers need to turn the gloom and doom of a layoff into a positive outlook. Rather than panicking, try looking at unemployment as a time of possibility and growth.
Abridged: Boston Globe
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Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners - Tips aid job search during tough economic times
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Consider the following advice for job searching during our current global credit crises and flat-lining domestic economy: To be a successful job seeker in this climate, you have to be calm, patient and proactive -- and try any of these tips.
Pick and choose your targets. It's important to put your time and energy into opportunities that you're the most interested in and that have the best chance of coming to fruition. Pick a few companies you're interested in and pursue them, whether they have current openings or not.
Concentrate on growth industries. Energy, healthcare, technology and anything related to the defense industry in general will continue to thrive. Work your networks. Flip through your Rolodex or social media contacts. Let them know you're looking. And that includes all family and all friends. Consider freelancing or setting up your own business at home. Take a temporary position. Temping helps you network with employers that need you.
- Abridged: Suburban Chicago News
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For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Consider the following advice for job searching during our current global credit crises and flat-lining domestic economy: To be a successful job seeker in this climate, you have to be calm, patient and proactive -- and try any of these tips.
Pick and choose your targets. It's important to put your time and energy into opportunities that you're the most interested in and that have the best chance of coming to fruition. Pick a few companies you're interested in and pursue them, whether they have current openings or not.
Concentrate on growth industries. Energy, healthcare, technology and anything related to the defense industry in general will continue to thrive. Work your networks. Flip through your Rolodex or social media contacts. Let them know you're looking. And that includes all family and all friends. Consider freelancing or setting up your own business at home. Take a temporary position. Temping helps you network with employers that need you.
- Abridged: Suburban Chicago News
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners - Interviewing tips for introverts and shy job seekers
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Some common behaviors of shy and introverted job seekers include: Preferring to think first and talk later; Preferring writing over talking; Preferring meaty conversations over chit chat; Being calm and reserved. So, how do these traits translate to fast-paced networking events or job interviews? How does an introverted job candidate get a word in edgewise? Here are some tips:
Wait for the person to breathe. Wedge your way in with bridge comments like, "That's really interesting. I have faced a similar situation in my former company and gotten results." Try smiling at the start - it makes breaking in easier. Remember that most extroverts don't consider it rude to interrupt. It's part of their normal speech pattern.
How about that issue of preferring to reflect before responding to an out-of-the blue question? Buy a little time to think by rephrasing the question. For example, "That's a really good question. I'd like to take a few seconds to think about it if it's alright with you." Get over the self-defeating committee in your head. Remind yourself that you have value to offer. Finally, what if you had something significant to say, but the conversation has since moved on to other things? Not a problem. Extroverts are more accustomed to bouncing between thoughts, so you're safe here. Try a lead in like, "I just thought of something I'd like to add."
Abridged: Newsday
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For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Some common behaviors of shy and introverted job seekers include: Preferring to think first and talk later; Preferring writing over talking; Preferring meaty conversations over chit chat; Being calm and reserved. So, how do these traits translate to fast-paced networking events or job interviews? How does an introverted job candidate get a word in edgewise? Here are some tips:
Wait for the person to breathe. Wedge your way in with bridge comments like, "That's really interesting. I have faced a similar situation in my former company and gotten results." Try smiling at the start - it makes breaking in easier. Remember that most extroverts don't consider it rude to interrupt. It's part of their normal speech pattern.
How about that issue of preferring to reflect before responding to an out-of-the blue question? Buy a little time to think by rephrasing the question. For example, "That's a really good question. I'd like to take a few seconds to think about it if it's alright with you." Get over the self-defeating committee in your head. Remind yourself that you have value to offer. Finally, what if you had something significant to say, but the conversation has since moved on to other things? Not a problem. Extroverts are more accustomed to bouncing between thoughts, so you're safe here. Try a lead in like, "I just thought of something I'd like to add."
Abridged: Newsday
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For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Why use Chandler Hill Partners to find your ideal job?
Do you know exactly what kind of job you're looking for and just need the contacts to make it happen? Or do you want a career change but are unsure about where to start? You may be logging onto an online job board or looking in the paper for your next job opportunity. The key is to find the ideal one -- and that's where the advantages of using Chandler Hill Partners comes in. So, what will Chandler Hill Partners do for you?
Chandler Hill Partners will direct and refine your job search process. They'll assist with strategies and provide feedback and guidance along the way. You'll learn about roles and companies you hadn't thought about and inside information around a company's team culture, values and opportunities. Be sure to seek out the qualities you want in a job -- not just what a company wants you to do. This could be anything from values and culture, to flexible working hours.
Chandler Hill Partners will do the legwork for you, while providing you personal feedback and guidance around your interview style and how you're selling yourself. A Chandler Hill Partners Campaign Manager will manage the job search process with you and give you the opportunity to have honest conversations, pose questions and voice your concerns. Chandler Hill Partners will arm you with job search tools, the roadmap and the information and guidance you need to land your next job.
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Chandler Hill Partners will direct and refine your job search process. They'll assist with strategies and provide feedback and guidance along the way. You'll learn about roles and companies you hadn't thought about and inside information around a company's team culture, values and opportunities. Be sure to seek out the qualities you want in a job -- not just what a company wants you to do. This could be anything from values and culture, to flexible working hours.
Chandler Hill Partners will do the legwork for you, while providing you personal feedback and guidance around your interview style and how you're selling yourself. A Chandler Hill Partners Campaign Manager will manage the job search process with you and give you the opportunity to have honest conversations, pose questions and voice your concerns. Chandler Hill Partners will arm you with job search tools, the roadmap and the information and guidance you need to land your next job.
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Who's still hiring in this tough economy?
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Though it is no longer a job seeker's market, hiring has not come to a standstill. The choices of jobs may not be as numerous, but they are still out there - from smaller mom-and-pops to larger government organizations like the U.S. Census Bureau.
Private companies in health care, human resources, technology, time-shares, security, retail stores, restaurants, and supermarkets are still looking for people to hire, as others scale back and trim down their staff. The hospitality sector has been hardest hit, with retail not far behind, as national chains announce closures and cutbacks. Though some hotel workers have been able to keep their jobs, hours have been scaled back, or pay reduced.
For so long, unemployment was low, and employers would take anyone with a pulse. Job seekers got used to that. Now we're back to higher unemployment rates, and you've got to work harder to find a job. Job listings are not coming in as rapidly as they did during boom times but you can still find them out there if you look hard enough. You just have to use all the resources available to you from traditional classifieds to online job boards and continuing to build your network. - Abridged: Star Bulletin
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Though it is no longer a job seeker's market, hiring has not come to a standstill. The choices of jobs may not be as numerous, but they are still out there - from smaller mom-and-pops to larger government organizations like the U.S. Census Bureau.
Private companies in health care, human resources, technology, time-shares, security, retail stores, restaurants, and supermarkets are still looking for people to hire, as others scale back and trim down their staff. The hospitality sector has been hardest hit, with retail not far behind, as national chains announce closures and cutbacks. Though some hotel workers have been able to keep their jobs, hours have been scaled back, or pay reduced.
For so long, unemployment was low, and employers would take anyone with a pulse. Job seekers got used to that. Now we're back to higher unemployment rates, and you've got to work harder to find a job. Job listings are not coming in as rapidly as they did during boom times but you can still find them out there if you look hard enough. You just have to use all the resources available to you from traditional classifieds to online job boards and continuing to build your network. - Abridged: Star Bulletin
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Speeding up the job search process
Abridged: Bureau of Labor Statistics
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Job hunters who are only using traditional methods in their quest for a new job are often finding themselves frustrated due to the lack of positive response. Searching through traditional methods alone can take hundreds of hours and produce a small response. The biggest challenge with traditional job search methods is that only a fraction of the jobs available are advertised.
Almost every job hunter is chasing these limited number of advertised job openings at the same time as everyone else. All this becomes quite frustrating. The employer is overwhelmed with all of the responses and the job hunter is lost in the shuffle. People looking for jobs start to feel desperate, frustrated, and even hopeless. When job seekers reach this point, they are ready to simply give up while others will try anything that offers a glimmer of hope.
In hard times, finding a job can take months of time and effort. But you can speed up the process by using online search tools to save time and organize your efforts. It's recommended that you use multiple methods to find job opportunities that you are interested in. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggest that people who use many job search methods find jobs faster than people who use only one or two.
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Job hunters who are only using traditional methods in their quest for a new job are often finding themselves frustrated due to the lack of positive response. Searching through traditional methods alone can take hundreds of hours and produce a small response. The biggest challenge with traditional job search methods is that only a fraction of the jobs available are advertised.
Almost every job hunter is chasing these limited number of advertised job openings at the same time as everyone else. All this becomes quite frustrating. The employer is overwhelmed with all of the responses and the job hunter is lost in the shuffle. People looking for jobs start to feel desperate, frustrated, and even hopeless. When job seekers reach this point, they are ready to simply give up while others will try anything that offers a glimmer of hope.
In hard times, finding a job can take months of time and effort. But you can speed up the process by using online search tools to save time and organize your efforts. It's recommended that you use multiple methods to find job opportunities that you are interested in. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggest that people who use many job search methods find jobs faster than people who use only one or two.
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Building skills for the new economy
Abridged: DLC Organization
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- First, as skills become more integral to boosting productivity growth, many companies need workers with higher skills. Second, as the new labor market becomes less stable and more risky, workers need new tools with which to successfully navigate it. If the new economy is to restore to Americans some effective control over their economic lives, it must offer opportunities and resources for navigating this new labor market.
The new economy is more dynamic, faster, and entrepreneurial. With dynamism, however, comes risk. Up to a third of all jobs are in flux every year. As new companies spring up and established companies respond to change and competition, fewer workers can look forward to long careers with a single employer. This job "churning" means that, because companies can retain less of their investment in training, they invest less. This means that the old forms of security that workers enjoyed have dramatically declined.
Employees must now continually reinvent themselves throughout their working lives, even if they remain with the same employer. And the responsibility for getting the education and training an employee needs has shifted from the company to the individual. As a result, skills and adaptability have become the new job security.
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- First, as skills become more integral to boosting productivity growth, many companies need workers with higher skills. Second, as the new labor market becomes less stable and more risky, workers need new tools with which to successfully navigate it. If the new economy is to restore to Americans some effective control over their economic lives, it must offer opportunities and resources for navigating this new labor market.
The new economy is more dynamic, faster, and entrepreneurial. With dynamism, however, comes risk. Up to a third of all jobs are in flux every year. As new companies spring up and established companies respond to change and competition, fewer workers can look forward to long careers with a single employer. This job "churning" means that, because companies can retain less of their investment in training, they invest less. This means that the old forms of security that workers enjoyed have dramatically declined.
Employees must now continually reinvent themselves throughout their working lives, even if they remain with the same employer. And the responsibility for getting the education and training an employee needs has shifted from the company to the individual. As a result, skills and adaptability have become the new job security.
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Job market recovery's missing ingredient ...
Abridged: Washington Post
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Despite signs that the recession gripping the nation's economy may be easing, the unemployment rate is projected to continue rising before topping out. The likelihood of severe unemployment extending into the 2010 midterm elections and beyond poses a significant political hurdle to President Obama. "Our hope would be to actually create some jobs this year," Obama said recently. Obama has defended his economic approach -- which includes the $787 billion economic stimulus plan.
So far, the White House has counseled patience even as the political debate surrounding its economic policies grows more urgent. Officials point out that job growth will not come until robust economic expansion takes hold. Still, the flagging job market is likely to stir calls for further stimulus efforts as polls show voters growing increasingly wary of federal spending in the wake of a costly series of financial- and auto-industry bailouts and amid current efforts to expand health-care coverage to the uninsured, which is estimated to cost at least $1 trillion over the next decade.
Many economists agree that the job market would be in much worse shape had the stimulus package not been enacted. And some say more stimulus measures may be needed. Since the recession took hold, the U.S. economy has lost 5.7 million jobs. In recent months, the velocity of job losses has slowed substantially, which, combined with a rising stock market and increases in consumer spending, has offered hope that a recovery is beginning to take hold.
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About Chandler Hill Partners
For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
With many locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners is the nation's leader in career advancement and job search, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
The most effective way to get a job in this economy
Abridged: Today MSNBC
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Lost your job? Join the club. Better yet, join the party. As unemployment numbers hit historic highs, "pink slip" parties are popping up in big cities around the country. Hundreds of axed employees are going to happy hour meet-and-greets, where one can enjoy a drink and discuss career prospects with eager recruiters.
People are finding creative ways to stand out above the pack. In order to get a job in this economy, people have to get out there. And while there are no guarantees of gaining anything more than good conversations and a few contacts, some pink slip attendees have had success in finding new employment. Pink slip parties offer those on the prowl for jobs a chance to share information among themselves.
"If you take your network and compare it to the network of a total group, you get access to more people - if you can help each other, it's a win for everyone," said John Challenger, CEO of outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Pink slip parties are just one extension of social networking. Whether online or in person at networking events, many agree that these one-on-one connections have stood the test of time as the most effective way to get a job.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Use the magic of the web to enhance your job search
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NEW YORK, NY -- Obviously the web has completely changed the way job searches are done. Gone are the days of circling ads in the local paper. But so much information on the web comes with a downside: it's really hard to manage it all. You have to check the job boards, specific company websites, blogs, news, etc. every day. Plus, what if you're interested in a company and eventually want a job there, but they aren't hiring? Are you going to check their site every day for years?
Fortunately, there's an amazing solution that I don't think enough job seekers are taking advantage of. It's called Really Simple Syndication, or RSS. In short, RSS is a feed that pushes content (new blog posts, changes to websites) out onto the web. If you have a feed reader, like Google Reader, you can pull lots of feeds together in one place and read them the same as you would your emails.
RSS is used a lot in the blog world so that one doesn't have to visit 15 blogs multiple times per day, it's just all in one place. So why is this useful for job searches? Over the past year, many companies, career sites and job boards have started to include RSS feeds for their job posts. Play around with RSS feeds a bit and I guarantee you'll be impressed at how powerful they can be for your job search.
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LOS ANGELES, CA -- If you are currently employed and considering looking for a new job, you may notice there are many careers available that may be beyond your expertise. If you want to move forward in your career or change it altogether, you may need to re-create yourself to be more marketable. First you will need to consider the career you want. Is it completely different from the one you are currently working in, or is it in the same field?
Take time to research the different careers that interest you. Something that never would have appealed to you when you graduated from high school or college might now be a career that truly holds your interest. Consider available options on training and education. There are many online colleges that offer degrees and certificates. Research the college beforehand and check to see if it's accredited.
Check with your state and local employment offices. They have great resources and counselors available to help you in your quest for a new career. If finances are holding you back, consider applying for financial aid. Grants and school loans are available to most people and can considerably help with the cost of your training. Some of the career fields that are understaffed right now, such as nursing and teaching, are offering a chance to forgive your student loans once you have completed training and have taken a job in that field.
Read what our clients have to say about how the Chandler Hill Partners unique suite of services helped them to achieve their career goals.
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Client B. R. - Director of Chapter Relations
I simply wanted to write and thank you for your assistance and support during my recent relocation and career ‘shift’. Your help was instrumental in ...
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Client R. W.
I wanted to write a note of thanks to you and everyone at Chandler Hill. The experience of dealing with you and your colleagues has been an invaluable ...
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Client D. G.
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated all your help and professional advice that you provided to me during my recent job search. Your ...
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Client M. M.
In today’s world, it is a joy to find professionals with the talent, skills, and desire to bring excellence to the workplace. Within the career asses ...
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Client A. L. - general manager
AL, I just want to express my gratitude for the wonderful job you and the other folks at the Chandler Hill office have done during my ca ...
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Client W. M.
As you know, I have accepted a permanent position at
. While my original intent was to leave the insurance industry, I believe I have found a ho ... Read More | View All
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Client M. J.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to you for your very active assistance in conducting my marketing campaign. S ...
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Client S. F.
I am pleased to inform you that I have accepted an offer from the
to become Director of for the .. I appreciate all y ... Read More | View All
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Client R. S.
At 70 years of age I really thought my situation was hopeless. When my investments started to plummet after September 11th - I was very worried. ...
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Client W. M.
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Chandler Hill Outplacement Services
Chandler Hill Partners is your source for executive and professional outplacement. Our outplacement services are designed to fit most budgets. Contact us about our Outplacement services today and begin working with our outplacement team. Chandler Hill Partners is your go to firm for Job Search and Outplacement services.
Chandler Hill Partners Job Seeker Services
For more information about Chandler Hill Partners Job Seeker Services send inquiries to: info@chandlerhill.com
Chandler Hill Partners Employer Services
For more information about Chandler Hill Partners Employer Services send inquiries to: employers@chandlerhill.com
Chandler Hill Partners Community Services
For information about our Chandler Hill Partners Community Services send inquiries to: findyourfuture@chandlerhill.com
Business Partnership Programs
If you want to partner with Chandler Hill Partners to provide our products or services to your customers, please contact us at partners@chandlerhill.com
Press Inquiries
Members of the press or media who have questions about Chandler Hill Partners should contact us at media@chandlerhill.com
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