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NEVER Hang Up on Recruiters, they may have been referred by your Boss!

2010-03-28T20:01:00.001-07:00

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Here are some more 'how to work with recruiters' and job search tweets from this week:

* NEVER hang up on headhunters, they may have been referred by a helpful co-worker or client, or even by your boss.

* The only excuse for not showing up to an interview without calling is if something VERY bad happened. I can't hope you have a good excuse.

* Getting a job is a job, the harder you work at it, the luckier you WILL get!

* Don't let recruiters forget about you, or lose track of you and your career development.

* On interviews, DO NOT complain about your current or former employers; even though you may very well be correct.

* In the interview process there is NO real 'rubber stamp'; it's never too late to blow it.

* Do NOT be late for interviews! But call if you ARE running late, or being made late due to transportation surprises.

* Being in the 'Job Market' is actually being immersed into many 'markets', of different companies operating at various speeds. Adapt to all.

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A few 'Working with Recruiters' Tweets...

2010-03-22T19:40:00.000-07:00

Here are some 'how to work with recruiters' tweets from today:

* NEVER hang up on recruiters, a crazy one may try to take revenge; the others will probably never call you again, nor take your calls.

* Be straight with recruiters, don't waste their time; they don't want to waste yours either.

* You should want recruiters to call you; and to want to call you.

* Develop relationships with recruiters.

* Listen to what recruiters have, try to be helpful, help them remember you, positively.

* How do you get rid of a headhunter? Give him a couple names! LOL

Things you should never do on a job interview...

2010-03-14T14:49:00.000-07:00

Do you have an interview coming up?

Well here are a few things NOT to do:

Do NOT be late!

- Call if you ARE running late, or may be late due to traffic.

Do NOT be unprepared.

- Do thorough research on the job function, the company and its industry.

Do NOT talk too much!

- Don't talk too little.

Do NOT dress inappropriately.

- It's better to be over-dressed than under-dressed.

Do NOT be rude to ANYBODY at the company.

- Be pleasantly friendly.

Do NOT complain about your current or former employers.

...even though you may very well be correct.

Now, go read some stuff on WHAT YOU SHOULD DO on an interview here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.

Go get'em!

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Explore 100 Best Blogs for your Job Search

2010-03-06T03:15:00.000-08:00

Remember: Getting a job IS A JOB! The harder you work at it, the luckier you'll get. Surf Everywhere! Look everywhere, and network with everyone!

From Job Profiles:

The economic crisis of recent times has left many out of work and having a hard time finding a new job, even with the skills and experience to make them desirable employees. If you're struggling in your job search, you can get some advice, information and leads on potential jobs through some of the great career-focused blogs out there.

Here are a few helpful places to get a leg up on finding a new job and getting back on your feet.

GO for it, look everywhere!

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How to Work with Recruiters...

2010-03-04T21:06:00.000-08:00

Career Voyager will explore career and job search opportunities, tips, news, tools, resources, and advice.

One of the many important skills most working people should have is knowing how to deal with recruiters. Both when you need them, and when you think you don't.

Here's a good little video about just that:

Career Voyager returns to Blogosphere from Deep Space...

2010-03-04T20:49:00.000-08:00