Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Don't wait until the new year to start your job search
With the holidays fast approaching it's easy to put off your job search until the first of the year. However, this week has been our busiest of Q4 regarding job interviews. Employers are eager to use up any money they may have left in the budget for 2009 and would prefer to have jobs filled and candidates starting the first of the year. Additionally, there is an influx in job seekers come January 1st. Be one of the candidates who already interviewed for a job versus one of the back up resumes on a hiring manager's desk. Get started today and go to ResuWe.com and search for your next job.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Why are there so many open jobs? Recruiter Job Summit 2009?
Today the White House is holding it's Job Summit. Rather than wait for the government I want to hold an online Recruiter Job Summit. First, I don't want this post to be a pity party. I want to gain and share true insight and real solutions on how to Fight Unemployment.
I've worked as an agency recruiter for the past 12 years and own a small staffing firm in Orange County, CA. Like a lot of Americans I spend hours online viewing open jobs on company website. While my goal is to try and build new client relationships I feel a lot of people have come to the same conclusion as me. Why are there so many open jobs? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) Survey on the last business day of September, 2009 in the United States there are 2.5 Million job openings (bls.gov).
This morning I spent an hour on Indeed.com. I plugged in the skill set of a candidate I am representing trying to locate open positions for her which may be a good fit. After reviewing at least 10 open positions in her area I am scratching my head as to why she is still unemployed. She has 10+ years of relevant industry experience, great communication/presentation skills and an advanced degree. What's the problem? Are companies simply NOT HIRING?
Most jobs on company websites have a "when open" date. I've noticed these dates vary from 1 day to 8 months. With 10%+ unemployment how can a job be open for 8 months? I've also spoken with companies who say, "We really need your help, this jobs been open for 6 months and we can't seem to find the right person". What does this really mean?
Are companies simply posting jobs, collecting resumes and interviewing candidates as an illusion? Are they waiting for times to get better and than will contact previously interviewed candidates and see if they are still available? Are they waiting for the "perfect candidate" to magically appear?
What can we do?
First, there is no perfect candidate and they will leave after 3 years just like every other employee.
Companies need to focus on the positive. Find reasons TO hire someone versus reasons NOT to hire someone? After all, a potential employee should be challenged in a new job versus know everything.
Employers need to focus on the value an employee brings versus the costs.
Can the government help? The rhetoric in the whole stimulus package has changed from job creation to job retention. Can the government help companies by giving them tax breaks if they actually hire new employees? After all, there is still profit for the government if an unemployed individual gets a job versus lives on the dole.
Are their resumes not well written and they need to go to ResuWe.com to Rev Up their resume (shameless plug)?
Your thoughts?
I've worked as an agency recruiter for the past 12 years and own a small staffing firm in Orange County, CA. Like a lot of Americans I spend hours online viewing open jobs on company website. While my goal is to try and build new client relationships I feel a lot of people have come to the same conclusion as me. Why are there so many open jobs? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) Survey on the last business day of September, 2009 in the United States there are 2.5 Million job openings (bls.gov).
This morning I spent an hour on Indeed.com. I plugged in the skill set of a candidate I am representing trying to locate open positions for her which may be a good fit. After reviewing at least 10 open positions in her area I am scratching my head as to why she is still unemployed. She has 10+ years of relevant industry experience, great communication/presentation skills and an advanced degree. What's the problem? Are companies simply NOT HIRING?
Most jobs on company websites have a "when open" date. I've noticed these dates vary from 1 day to 8 months. With 10%+ unemployment how can a job be open for 8 months? I've also spoken with companies who say, "We really need your help, this jobs been open for 6 months and we can't seem to find the right person". What does this really mean?
Are companies simply posting jobs, collecting resumes and interviewing candidates as an illusion? Are they waiting for times to get better and than will contact previously interviewed candidates and see if they are still available? Are they waiting for the "perfect candidate" to magically appear?
What can we do?
First, there is no perfect candidate and they will leave after 3 years just like every other employee.
Companies need to focus on the positive. Find reasons TO hire someone versus reasons NOT to hire someone? After all, a potential employee should be challenged in a new job versus know everything.
Employers need to focus on the value an employee brings versus the costs.
Can the government help? The rhetoric in the whole stimulus package has changed from job creation to job retention. Can the government help companies by giving them tax breaks if they actually hire new employees? After all, there is still profit for the government if an unemployed individual gets a job versus lives on the dole.
Are their resumes not well written and they need to go to ResuWe.com to Rev Up their resume (shameless plug)?
Your thoughts?
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Winner of ResuWe Ipod Contest
After hours of deliberation and numerous re-counts we have decided the winner of our ResuWe Ipod Contest. Congratulations to Michelle Bernstein of Los Angeles, CA! Michelle sent us a photo of herself and a friend wearing their ResuWe T-Shirts at the U2 Concert at the Rose Bowl. Enjoy your Ipod Michelle and thanks for showing over 95,000 U2 fans your support for ResuWe.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Free Expert Job Search Assistance - ResuWe
ResuWe is dedicated to fighting unemployment. ResuWe was founded by experienced agency recruiters who want to help job seekers secure their next job. For the next week we will be offering a Free Employment Assistance Program providing job seekers with expert help on how to gain momentum in their job search.
Here's how it works:
1. Go to ResuWe.com and set up a profile and upload your resume.
2. Email me directly (Dan@LagunaSource.com) with questions you have about your job search. Please put in the subject line ResuWe user job search question (or something similar).
3. I will personally answer your question or help in any way possible.
Here are a few examples of what we can help on:
1. How to get your resume noticed.
2. Providing direct hiring manager contacts (email) within specific companies.
3. Anything job related.
So go to ResuWe.com and register today. Email me your questions and let's fight unemployment one job at a time.
Here's how it works:
1. Go to ResuWe.com and set up a profile and upload your resume.
2. Email me directly (Dan@LagunaSource.com) with questions you have about your job search. Please put in the subject line ResuWe user job search question (or something similar).
3. I will personally answer your question or help in any way possible.
Here are a few examples of what we can help on:
1. How to get your resume noticed.
2. Providing direct hiring manager contacts (email) within specific companies.
3. Anything job related.
So go to ResuWe.com and register today. Email me your questions and let's fight unemployment one job at a time.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Here's Who's Hiring in New York City
In today's Here's Who's Hiring I had to look no further than the shirt I was wearing. So I went to ResuWe.com and used the job search feature typing in What: Marketing, Ralph Lauren and Where: New York, NY. I want to help Ralph Lauren by giving them qualified candidates and fighting unemployment by giving you the direct hiring manager's email.
Their website states, "Polo Ralph Lauren is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For more than thirty years, our reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets." Sounds like a pretty good place to work.
Here are a few steps to assist you on getting your foot in the door at Ralph Lauren:
1. Revise your resume at ResuWe.com.
2. Send your resume through the Ralph Lauren website for a job which fits your background.
http://about.ralphlauren.com/careers/employment.asp
3. In addition, send your resume directly to the possible hiring manager below.
Write in the subject line your name, the title of the job you are applying and job code. It's also a good idea to write a few sentences about why you are a good fit for the job explaining recent relevant experiences which match the job. Mention in your email that you submitted your resume through the Ralph Lauren career link, but would very much like to be considered for the job.
The email format at Ralph Lauren appears to be firstname.lastname@ralphlauren.com. If you find this information needs improvement please let me know.
1. Associate Product Manager - Polo Ralph Lauren - New York, NY
Paul Choi, Senior Director, Polo Ralph Lauren - paul.choi@ralphlauren.com
2. Account Planner, Lauren - Polo - New York, NY
Lauren McDonnell Haughs, Planning Manager at Polo Ralph Lauren - lauren.hughes@ralphlauren.com
Betsy Thiffault, Director of Planning at Polo Ralph Lauren - betsy.thiffault@ralphlauren.com
3. Product Design Development Manager - Polo Ralph Lauren - New York, NY
Lisa Britz, Senior Design Development Manager at Polo Ralph Lauren - Lisa.britz@ralphlauren.com
Melissa Cohen, Senior Director, Product Development at Polo Ralph Lauren - melissa.cohen@ralphlauren.com
4. ASSOCIATE BUYER - Ralph Lauren - New York, NY
Armando Salcido, Manager of Operations - armando.salcido@ralphlauren.com
5. SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST - Ralph Lauren Media Llc - New York, NY
Don Valencia, Manager, Business Process Management at Polo Ralph Lauren - don.valencia@ralphlauren.com
6. Director, Sales - Polo - New York, NY
Marco Marin, Vice President Sales at Ralph Lauren - marco.marin@ralphlauren.com
Chip Thompson, VP of Sales and Operations at Polo Ralph Lauren - chip.thompson@ralphlauren.com
7. Director, Interactive Development - Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation - New York, NY
Amy Jaffe, VP, Marketing Development at Polo Ralph Lauren - amy.jaffe@ralphlauren.com
8. Associate Technical Designer - Polo Ralph Lauren - New York, NY
Sohee Kim, Director of product development in Women's at Polo Ralph Lauren - sohee.kim@ralphlauren.com
9. Associate Technical Designer - Polo Ralph Lauren - New York, NY
Loann Davis, Sr. Director of Product Development at Polo Ralph Lauren - loann.davis@ralphlauren.com
10. Planning Manager - Polo - New York, NY
11. Associate Planner - Polo - New York, NY
Colleen VanHise, Director, Planning & Retail Analysis at Polo Ralph Lauren - colleen.vanhise@ralphlauren.com
John Caruso, Vice President of Merchandise Planning and Forecasting at Ralph Lauren - john.caruso@ralphlauren.com
Patty Song, Director of Merchandising at Polo Ralph Lauren - patty.song@ralphlauren.com
All I ask is if this blog post helps you get a job please give me your discount. ResuWe.com. FightUnemployment.com.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Be sure to discuss relocation with your family prior to pursuing out of town positions
Opening your job search to include out of town and out of state locations is a great way to increase your chances of finding the best positions available - especially in today's tough and uncertain job market. Many companies are open to filling positions with out of town applicants and in many cases will offer comprehensive relocation packages.
It is easy to apply to all suitable jobs nationwide and say yes to recruiters who may present out of state positions. Unfortunately many job seekers do not consider what locations are suitable for themselves or their family until it is too late in an interview process. It is unfair to a potential employer to realize prior to an interview, after receiving an offer, or even worse, after accepting an offer that the location of their position is not suitable for your family. It's even more unfair to your family members to figure this out after engaging interest in a position and not discussing the position's location beforehand.
If you are open to considering out of state opportunities, be sure to have an open discussion with your spouse or family members to determine a list of acceptable and unacceptable geographic locations. Factors to consider include career opportunities for family members, housing prices, recreational activities, weather, schools, and friends & family in the area. Go to sites like Monster.com, Indeed.com, or ResuWe.com to get a feel for what positions are available for family members. Search real estate sites such as Realtor.com, Trulia.com, and Zillow.com to get a feel for actual home prices. This is a much better way to get a feel for the primary factor of the region's cost of living and a more accurate snapshot than a "cost of living" calculator.
If you are beginning or in the middle of a job search and open to relocation, simply make a Yes/No list of desirable and undesirable geographic locations prior to submitting your resume to any positions or companies in these areas. Doing so beforehand will save you a tremendous amount of headache and inconvenience.
It is easy to apply to all suitable jobs nationwide and say yes to recruiters who may present out of state positions. Unfortunately many job seekers do not consider what locations are suitable for themselves or their family until it is too late in an interview process. It is unfair to a potential employer to realize prior to an interview, after receiving an offer, or even worse, after accepting an offer that the location of their position is not suitable for your family. It's even more unfair to your family members to figure this out after engaging interest in a position and not discussing the position's location beforehand.
If you are open to considering out of state opportunities, be sure to have an open discussion with your spouse or family members to determine a list of acceptable and unacceptable geographic locations. Factors to consider include career opportunities for family members, housing prices, recreational activities, weather, schools, and friends & family in the area. Go to sites like Monster.com, Indeed.com, or ResuWe.com to get a feel for what positions are available for family members. Search real estate sites such as Realtor.com, Trulia.com, and Zillow.com to get a feel for actual home prices. This is a much better way to get a feel for the primary factor of the region's cost of living and a more accurate snapshot than a "cost of living" calculator.
If you are beginning or in the middle of a job search and open to relocation, simply make a Yes/No list of desirable and undesirable geographic locations prior to submitting your resume to any positions or companies in these areas. Doing so beforehand will save you a tremendous amount of headache and inconvenience.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
ResuWe at U2
Competition is heating up for the chance to win the new iPod Nano! Check out this great shot from the U2 concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on October 25th.
It's not too late to enter. Simply email a photo of yourself wearing your ResuWe t-shirt in front of a cool or unique regional location or landmark to Shannon@LagunaSource.com.
Don't have a ResuWe tee shirt? Log on to ResuWe.com, get your resume PUBLISHED ONLINE, tweet your Profile through Twitter, and we will send you a free ResuWe t-shirt! You can also have your Facebook friends make recommendations on your resume.
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