6 Reasons They Didn't Call You Back ... Are They Just Not That Into You?
Today Yahoo! HotJobs wrote an interesting article about some of the top reasons companies may not be responding to your online job submissions.
1. They're just not that into you.
2. They may be into you, as soon as they get to you.
3. They would have been into you if you had followed directions.
4. They might be into you if you apply for a more appropriate job.
5. Your presentation could use some work.
6. There isn't any job.
You can see the entire article at the following link:
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-6_reasons_they_didn_t_call_you_back-988
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
"Job Wanted" Sandwich Board Helps Job Hunter
Today, Reuters reports that David Rowe, a London graduate walked down the street wearing a sandwich board reading, "Job Wanted".
In these extremely tough times I applaud the ingenuity of this young man. I have weathered a few recessions and creativity is the key to getting noticed.
You can see the photo and read the full story at:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/British-graduate-scores-in-rb-3853075230.html?x=0
Happy Hunting!
JLitvin [at] MicroSearchSF [dot] com
Monday, September 14, 2009
Hiring Event Tomorrow, Sept. 15th in SF
Hello Everyone
Just read about a hiring event tomorrow in SF.
Location: Hotel Whitcomb, 1231 Market Street (near Civic Center Bart)
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Categories:
Accounting | Administration | Customer Service | Science
Sales | Education | Finance | Industrial | IT/Tech Support
Law Enforcement | Management | Marketing | ...& More!
Below is the link for more info:
http://www.jobjournal.com/JF_details.asp?eid=10998
Link to the flyer:
http://www.jobjournal.com/pdf/274_SanFran_Flyer.pdf
Good luck everyone!
Janice Litvin
Micro Search
www.MicroSearchSF.com
Just read about a hiring event tomorrow in SF.
Location: Hotel Whitcomb, 1231 Market Street (near Civic Center Bart)
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Categories:
Accounting | Administration | Customer Service | Science
Sales | Education | Finance | Industrial | IT/Tech Support
Law Enforcement | Management | Marketing | ...& More!
Below is the link for more info:
http://www.jobjournal.com/JF_details.asp?eid=10998
Link to the flyer:
http://www.jobjournal.com/pdf/274_SanFran_Flyer.pdf
Good luck everyone!
Janice Litvin
Micro Search
www.MicroSearchSF.com
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
A New Job Just a Tweet Away
This morning the Wall Street Journal reports that many companies are turning to Twitter to post jobs. Twitter offers users, including corporate recruiters the chance to make all sorts of announcements, including job postings. Each "tweet" is no more than 140 characters and the recruiters find this method simple and effective. Many introductions and eventual job offers have been accomplished using Twitter.
The candidates then have access to these corporate recruiters. It's the latest in online social networking, opening the corporate doors just a little bit wider for candidates. A candidate can sign up to "follow" a company's tweets or receive tweets through a 3rd party service.
Twitter is a particularly good avenue for companies looking for techno-savvy candidates. Technology companies feel particularly sensitive to the fact that if they're not using Twitter, they're falling behind.
Hiring executives remind everyone that what one says online, stays online. Nowadays, a person's online activities are used as part of the background check process, be it Facebook, Myspace, or Twitter.
To read the whole article, click on the following link:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204584404574393102737256542.html?mod=djemCJ
Happy hunting,
Janice
JLitvin [at] MicroSearchSF [dot] com
This morning the Wall Street Journal reports that many companies are turning to Twitter to post jobs. Twitter offers users, including corporate recruiters the chance to make all sorts of announcements, including job postings. Each "tweet" is no more than 140 characters and the recruiters find this method simple and effective. Many introductions and eventual job offers have been accomplished using Twitter.
The candidates then have access to these corporate recruiters. It's the latest in online social networking, opening the corporate doors just a little bit wider for candidates. A candidate can sign up to "follow" a company's tweets or receive tweets through a 3rd party service.
Twitter is a particularly good avenue for companies looking for techno-savvy candidates. Technology companies feel particularly sensitive to the fact that if they're not using Twitter, they're falling behind.
Hiring executives remind everyone that what one says online, stays online. Nowadays, a person's online activities are used as part of the background check process, be it Facebook, Myspace, or Twitter.
To read the whole article, click on the following link:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204584404574393102737256542.html?mod=djemCJ
Happy hunting,
Janice
JLitvin [at] MicroSearchSF [dot] com
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Advice to Candidates
Hello Everyone:
I recently read some excellent and concise advice for candidates from a friend of mine, Jacob Conway of TalentWar.net. I would like to share it with you now…
1. Be sure your resume is posted on the major job boards like Dice, Monster, Career Builder, etc.
2. Create a Linkedin account & write a concise profile; most recruiters are using this tool to find qualified candidates now. Add a couple of references & join a couple of Linkedin groups.
3. Attend local business / association conferences, conventions, or events, such as RSA (for Security), CommNexus (for Telecomm), MacWorld (for MacWorld).
4. Become a volunteer with your alumni, religious organization, or selected charity; leverage your relationships and help the community in the process.
5. Keep your skills up to date with side projects and online training for upcoming hot technologies. Make sure they are on your resume.
6. When you apply for an open position, be clear on why you are a perfect match. Make it easy for the team to know why you should be hired, as there are hundreds of quality applicants applying for that same position. Create a bulleted summary and ensure your resume accurately reflects the required experience.
Jacob Conway can be found at www.NetworkedRecruiter.com
I recently read some excellent and concise advice for candidates from a friend of mine, Jacob Conway of TalentWar.net. I would like to share it with you now…
1. Be sure your resume is posted on the major job boards like Dice, Monster, Career Builder, etc.
2. Create a Linkedin account & write a concise profile; most recruiters are using this tool to find qualified candidates now. Add a couple of references & join a couple of Linkedin groups.
3. Attend local business / association conferences, conventions, or events, such as RSA (for Security), CommNexus (for Telecomm), MacWorld (for MacWorld).
4. Become a volunteer with your alumni, religious organization, or selected charity; leverage your relationships and help the community in the process.
5. Keep your skills up to date with side projects and online training for upcoming hot technologies. Make sure they are on your resume.
6. When you apply for an open position, be clear on why you are a perfect match. Make it easy for the team to know why you should be hired, as there are hundreds of quality applicants applying for that same position. Create a bulleted summary and ensure your resume accurately reflects the required experience.
Jacob Conway can be found at www.NetworkedRecruiter.com
Friday, January 30, 2009
Seminar: What Your Mother Never Told You about Resumes & Job Search
What would make my resume stand out?
Where should I be online and how do I get there?
How do I figure out who's hiring anyway?
What happens to my resume after I click submit?
If you want answers to these and many other questions then you will want to attend
this seminar for today's job seeker.
Date: Monday, March 2nd
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 P.M.
Where: Walnut Creek, CA
Who: Presented by Janice Litvin
(Recruiter for over 20 years in the SF Bay Area)
this seminar for today's job seeker.
Date: Monday, March 2nd
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 P.M.
Where: Walnut Creek, CA
Who: Presented by Janice Litvin
(Recruiter for over 20 years in the SF Bay Area)
Call or email to register and for more details.
Discounts Available:
Early bird registration…
Bring a friend… and save an additional 10%.
Call or email now!
Space is limited so call today.
Janice Litvin
is an executive search consultant and corporate recruiter with over 20 years of experience writing resumes and advising job seekers. She has recruited for companies such as Vodafone, PG&E, Charles Schwab, The Gap, Nokia, Network Appliance, Borland, Symantec, & Chiron enabling these companies to find all types of candidates, including IT, media, finance, accounting, analysts, sales, marketing, corporate communications, training, HR, tech writing, and more. She has a BA in Math from the University of Texas at Austin and has experience as a Software Developer, Client Support Rep, QA Analyst, and Trainer before becoming a recruiter.
For more info about Janice visit her blog at http://www.microsearchsf.com/
is an executive search consultant and corporate recruiter with over 20 years of experience writing resumes and advising job seekers. She has recruited for companies such as Vodafone, PG&E, Charles Schwab, The Gap, Nokia, Network Appliance, Borland, Symantec, & Chiron enabling these companies to find all types of candidates, including IT, media, finance, accounting, analysts, sales, marketing, corporate communications, training, HR, tech writing, and more. She has a BA in Math from the University of Texas at Austin and has experience as a Software Developer, Client Support Rep, QA Analyst, and Trainer before becoming a recruiter.
For more info about Janice visit her blog at http://www.microsearchsf.com/
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
VP Engineering Search for Israel - seeking candidates
Hello Everyone
I am working on a search for a VP Engineering for an Israeli business unit of an American company. The technology is networking / bridges. The person will manage approximately 150 people and will report to the VP in California. The American company is a $1 billion technology firm based in California.
If you have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to ask.
We are seeking someone with full life cycle product development background, preferably hardware with software which drives it. As the position is in Israel we are seeking someone who might be working in the U.S. who is ready to go back, or someone who is there now who has a global view.
Thanks for networking with me.
Janice
925.287.8785
JLitvin@MicroSearchSF.com
I am working on a search for a VP Engineering for an Israeli business unit of an American company. The technology is networking / bridges. The person will manage approximately 150 people and will report to the VP in California. The American company is a $1 billion technology firm based in California.
If you have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to ask.
We are seeking someone with full life cycle product development background, preferably hardware with software which drives it. As the position is in Israel we are seeking someone who might be working in the U.S. who is ready to go back, or someone who is there now who has a global view.
Thanks for networking with me.
Janice
925.287.8785
JLitvin@MicroSearchSF.com
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