Eugene Hsu is a student at MIT. He has a very unique personal website and resume online. It is all drawn in what appears to be Microsoft Paint or a similar program. It is crudely rendered, funny, and extremely memorable. He is taking a chance and standing out from the crowd. This will almost certainly make some potential employers turn up their noses at him, but by created a polarizing resume he will stand out from potentially hundreds of other applicants for jobs he applies to. And, when he finds the employer that loves his approach he'll probably fit in pretty well at that job.
Of course this isn't the right way for everyone to go, but it's good to see what is out there beyond the standard resume templates and cover letters. Think about how you can stand out from the crowd with your resume and profile on Hired on the Spot, try creating a video resume, write regularly on your blog, and see what you can do to be remembered.
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The Hired on the Spot Career Expo is happening now at UAW Hall - Local 5960 at 180 E. Silverbell Rd. Lake Orion, MI 48360 (www.UAW5960.org) until 5pm. There are tons of employers and job seekers there. Fox 2 news is there and helping to support everyone.
If you are nearby there is still time to drop in check it out. If not, there are tons of new resumes and the employers attending have posted over 130 new job openings.
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We're very pleased to announce that Hired on the Spot is working with Fox 2 Detroit to power the resume section of the Job Shop. When you post a resume on the Job Shop or at Hired on the Spot it will now appear on both sites. You'll be reaching more potential employers and recruiters than ever before. Your blog posts will also appear on the Job Shop, so be sure to write regularly in your Hired on the Spot blog. We'll be working closely with Fox to help get your resume in front of more eyes and help get you the exposure you need to find the career you're looking for. Remember to login and Feature Your Resume so it will show up at the top of the list on both sites.
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We've added a new section to the resumes. You now have a place for awards, certifications, and accomplishments. So start bragging and tell employers about all the great things you've done.
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My first full time job was at Ford Motor Company. I started there after I graduated with my Master's degree from the University of Michigan. I had been working summer and part time jobs up to that point so my educational background was solid but my work experience was pretty light weight. While I was looking for work I started reading a lot, building websites to learn more, and writing a blog about what I was learning and doing. I figured any time not spent on resumes and interviews should go toward making myself more valuable.
I looked at job postings and the skills people wanted, identified what I did well and what I needed to learn, and started learning it on my own. And I wrote about it. Blogging had two positive effects: 1) I clarified and reinforced my thoughts and memories of the new skills I was developing and 2) I could clearly demonstrate to potential employers that I know what I was talking about. I was backing up the list of buzzwords on my resume with clear, detailed discussions about what those things meant.
When you go to write for your blog I recommend doing the same thing. Talk about what you doing right now to make yourself better. Talk about something you learned about your industry. A better way of doing something in the job you have or the job you want. It can be as simple as a few paragraphs. A quick tip to avoid a common problem. Whether you're a web developer, a nurse, an engineer, or a truck driver there are always tricks of the trade. Write them down to show that you know them.
Here at Hired on the Spot all of you blog posts will link right to your resume, so instead of reposting your resume, fill out the forms to build your resume and then write something new and interesting in your blog.
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Though slow, the recovery is prompting employers to add new jobs as they see light at the end of the tunnel.
Finding these opportunities will be more challenging than it was before the recession. Companies are less likely to advertise openings in this environment given the sheer volume of talent in the market and their focus on improving existing leadership teams. This means infiltrating the hidden job market will be more important than ever before.
Creating a target company list will give you a starting point for uncovering the hidden jobs. But how do you create a target list?
Here are a few great approaches:
Use online job postings as a guide to those companies that are hiring and what those companies needs are. You can then match your unique skills and abilities against the needs of the companies you've researched to compile your target list.
Connecting with the economic development officer at the local chamber of commerce. "You are not asking him or her for a job. The director of economic development relies on the quality of the local workforce to influence corporate decision-makers to expand their presence in your backyard. You are a critical part of that workforce. The economic development officer may know what companies are planning to relocate or expand in your area, and a referral from this individual could increase your chances of securing an interview.
Visit the local town hall and taking a look at the tax roll. Companies are usually the top payers of taxes and can be easily identified.
Once you've created your target list, it's time to share your list with your existing network of contacts to see if one of your contacts either works at one of the companies or knows someone who does. If your existing networking can't help you get an interview with your target companies, then it's time for you to turn to the social networking sites to make new connections with new contacts who work at or "have an in" at one or more of the companies on your list.
There are good jobs available out there, the challenge is getting to them and why our tatics must change and why our efforts must increase to combat the difficult times we are facing. Keep your focus and continue to network and know that your next career is out there, you just have to be willing to find it.
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November 4th • 9:00am-1:30pm
Burton Manor
27777 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI
Put on by www.employmentguide.com and sponsored by Fox 2 News this is
one of the biggest career fairs of the year and Hired On The Spot will
be there.
If you are out of work or just looking to transition then you have
to be here. Job opportunities are available at this and you want to
make sure to get out in front of as many employers as possible.
Come dressed for success and bring copies of your resume to pass
around. Stay positive, get in front of as many people as possible, and
make this a great event.
* Co-sponsored by Fox 2 News and EmploymentGuide.com, the Detroit job
fair is part of the “Putting Americans Back to Work” Job Fair Series,
taking place in more than 50 cities across the country throughout 2009.
The job fair series allows jobseekers to have personal contact with
perspective employ
* Participating employers will
seek to fill positions ranging from entry-level to management and they
represent industries such as health care, customer service,
hospitality, finance, sales, insurance, skilled trades, transportation,
security and more.
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Does the possibility of earning $75,000 feel completely out of your grasp? You're not alone--the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports median earnings of less than $40,000 in this country. But if you're reaching for more, don't give up now. With hard work, and a commitment to career training, you can find a rewarding career that pays above the median.
Find out more in Five Secrets of a 75K Salary
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Hired on the Spot is hosting a Pink Slip Party at Christi's Bar & Grille in Lake Orion on Thursday October 8 from 5-8pm. Christi's is a great place, it's located on Lapeer Rd. (M-24) at Clarkston Rd. (if you're coming up I-75 get off at exit 81 at the Palace of Auburn Hills and head north). There will be many job seekers, employers, and recruiters in attendance. Our thanks to the Oakland Press, Fox 2 News and everyone else who has helped spread the word about this event.
There will be over 30 employers on hand to talk to. Dress nicely, order some food and drinks, relax and chat with potential employers in a friendly setting. Add your resume to Hired and the Spot then print our the PDF version to bring with you. This will be an informal setting where you can talk to and get to potential employers and recruiters over a beer and a burger.
There is still space for you to join us to find new candidates for your job openings. Contact Us for more information and to reserve a spot at the Pink Slip Party.
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Great ARTICLE on surprising jobs that pay $25 an hour. Check it out to see if this career is something you could transition into or just to keep informed what qualifications you might need to hold a position with this type of paycheck.
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Like anyone else out there you have probably applied to a sea of job postings and other resources where you submitted your resume and never heard anything back. That silence can become deafening at times and make you wonder just what you might be doing wrong. Some of it is the amount of resumes that recruiters and employers are getting and they do not have the time to respond to every resume submitted and why for the most part you always get a generic auto response.
There are things that we do wrong though and need to make sure that we are following some "Rules Of Thumb" when we apply online.
This is the world we live in and every little detail counts so make sure that you are not overlooking something that could make a potential employer not call you because of a simple error.
Read the ARTICLE showing you 6 Reasons They Didn't Call You Back
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Hired On The Spot is all about marketing the individual and creating that individual into a brand. We implore tactics that are "Outside The Box" and with the workforce in it's current state of affairs, it is important to ask yourself, "Is The Old Way Working" when it comes to your job search.
We have T-Shirt Resumes that show employers just what you have done and how hungry you are to find a new career. Now we know you would not wear this to the interview, but what about the gym? The grocery store? While running some errands?
Some may let pride get in the way and not take advantage of this but you have to start thinking of new methods to get the word out on your job search. What are you willing to do to find work? There will always be someone out there willing to do more, so ask yourself if your doing enough.
Here is a GREAT ARTICLE about a man who wore a sandwich board that said "HIRE ME" walking around downtown London and was hired from his "Outside The Box" tactics and resolve to try new means to get noticed by potential employers. This is just one case of someone trying a new way of thinking and it worked. We will continue to show you new ways to GET NOTICED by employers, to showcase your talents, it's up to you to take the next step and truly step OUTSIDE THE BOX!
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Like anybody out there, you have asked yourself just what should I put on my resume. Do I have the right key words? Do I have the right information, too much, or not enough?
These are all great questions to ask yourself when looking at your resume. Recruiters and any HR department for any employer look at thousands of resumes a year and you need to make sure you are taking the right steps to ensure your resume is seen and not tossed to the trash bin.
Here is a great article on Yahoo that will help you know some of the practices that you should follow and others that you should avoid.
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We've updated some pricing on Hired on the Spot today - charging for job postings and raising prices for featured jobs and resumes. We know that can often be upsetting but we want you to understand why we're doing it - we need to earn enough money to keep the lights on. We have to charge for our services because it costs us money to run the site.
We've started charging for job posts that were previously free. We made sure the coming prices were shown on the home page and mentioned that the free posts were for a limited time only. We'd love it if everything was free, but we offer a good value compared to other job sites - many of whom charge hundreds of dollars per post and we're hard at work on even more new features to make finding the best employees easier and more pleasant for you.
We've also raised the prices for featured jobs and featured resumes. It's still only a few cents per day to show up at the top of the list, have us tweet about you, and be featured on the HOTS home page. We're also working on some new partnerships that will show your job or resume on other web sites. Featuring you job or resume is optional, but it can make a difference. Some people will only look at the top few listings before making a choice and you want to be in that group. The increased prices go right back into running and improving the website so you'll see more features and improvements as a result.
We hope this helps keep things transparent and in the open, if you have any feedback on our pricing, site features, or anything else we do please feel free to leave them in the comments or use the feedback box in at the bottom of every page. We love hearing from you and will respond to all the feedback, positive or negative, that we get.
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Hired on the Spot will be at the Clear Channel Listen Up! Career Expo on Thursday September 8, 2009 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Southfield, MI from 10am to 3pm. We hope to see lots of you there and we'd love to hear about your experiences afterward.
Embassy Suites Hotel
28100 Franklin Rd
Southfield, MI 48034
Clear Channel Detroit is proud to present "Listen Up! Career Expo" creating the first ever fusion of the traditional career fair and the power of Clear Channel Detroit Radio. What is it? A career fair consisting of businesses and educational institutes in search of hiring/recruitment, paired with good music and various prizes and giveways. Some of the employers include: Jobberz.com, Frito Lay, U.S. Army, Hired on the Spot, Clear Channel, Waddel & Reed Financial, Statuzenberger, and Asset Acceptance Captial Corp (AACC).
Bring lots of resumes and dress professionally!
You also still have time to have Hired on the Spot rewrite your resume before you go. Just login as a Job Seeker and fill out your resume as best you can. Then click on the Rewrite My Resume link and sign up. We'll review and rewrite your resume in about 48 hours. We've had people who were looking for work for months see results immediately as a result of these reviews - getting interviews and getting hired.
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