Confessions of an Executive Restaurant Recruiter

Up until recently it was nigh on impossible to do searches on the general public without finding a private detective and spending a fortune. Now that we have huge computer databases, this is now a whole lot simpler. 

It’s now possible, if you use the best websites, to run a number of serperate searches on no fee government websites to find criminal records stored against US passport holders. The problem with this way of working is that you are forced to kick of searches on a multitude of separate web urls and online databases to recover the data records that you are trying to obtain. The records is very often saved differently for each state making data retrieval a laborious process. I’m pleased to tell you that there is now a better solution at a lower cost. A number of large central databases have been set-up by US private businesses that will let you search though all US criminal records on a single website. This results in it being much simpler and much quicker to retrieve the data files that you are trying to find. For a low yearly cost of $40 you can have access to criminal records for all states in the US. All the records are retrieval using a single website which makes the task very easy. 

The good news doesn’t end here. This same low fee also lets you have access to loads of different types of record that are held on the numerous US government databases. These include: criminal records, court data and proceedings, birth / death lists, marriage and divorce files, sex offenders records, inmate searches, parole searches, personal bankruptcy details, most wanted criminal files, jail details, missing persons records, DWI records, assault details, arrest searches and much more

It’s worth noting that someone does not have to have been imprisoned to have recoverable criminal records held against his name. 

Quite simply the best websites we have found is http://gov-criminal-records.com  This web page provides a extremely fast search facility and the ability to search through millions of US Government fiels all in one web site.

So what could we use this information for and can it be useful for yourself? There are many reasons why a small annual charge for this information is a must have. If you employ someone to help in your house, walk your dog, or help take care of your little ones, you will be able to fire off a quick search on the person’s name and discover if they have a shady background. You could be an employer and might need to fire off background checks on potential future employees. Again a simple search will provide all the information you are looking for to make sure you only employ the appropriate candidate. If somebody is over the age of 18 and is involved in criminal acts, they will have public records held against them that it will now be able to search for and save. 

Another practical use for this data is if you went on a date and want to check up on the man you have met. It’s far better to find out now than a few years down the road when it’s all too late.  Best of luck!

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Article Title: Where have all the good jobs gone?
Author Byline: CareerAlley
Author Website: http://careeralley.com

Good question. Not as many jobs as there used to be (and seems like less each week), but there are jobs. This blog and today’s theme is about how to find a job. Coincidentally, Fortune Magazine’s cover story this issue is “How to get a job”. So let’s get started.

• How to get a job – The theme of this story is very similar to what I’ve been saying for months (8 months to be exact). Yes, the current unemployment rate is 8.6% and yes, last week another 600,000+ people joined the unemployed, but there are tens of thousands of jobs out there. The second half of the tag line of the article is “Millions of people were hired last month!”. The article is worth a read for several reasons, not the least of which there are plenty of good tips (and they use a headline that is very similar to one I used in an earlier blog “Hey Brother, Can Your Spare a Job?“.
• Successful Job Searching – This article, by About.com, provides a step-by-step guide to finding a job. Categories include Write a Resume, Complete a Job Application, Find Job Listings plus a long list of other resources. The right side of this article has a link to several videos – “10 thinks to do after a layoff” and “How to prepare for a job interview”.
• How to find a job during a recession – CNN weighs in with an article on how to find a job. Another step-by-step article with topics such as trying freelance work, freshen your skills, networking, polish your brand (like my “market yourself”). The middle of the article has additional links to job related articles.
• HOW TO FIND A JOB? – Not sure why there is a question mark at the end of this page’s name, but don’t be fooled by the first page. There are a number of links on this site to resources such as job search, job applications, resumes, cover letters and more. Each link leads to a robust page with information on the topic. At the bottom of the page are several other links to Work Menu (several resources here), Training, Where (like, where to find a job) and Who can help (many more resources).
• Liven Up Your Job Hunt – Tips for When Things Look Bleak – This article, from Keppie Careers, provides a number of great tips for your job search. The site is dedicated to careers and job search and is jam packed with links. Click on any of the categories (right side of page) to find context related articles. Popular posts are on the right as well, with a number of excellent links to other websites in the blogroll.
• How to Get Into Medical Sales – This dynamic resource from Peggy McKee, the Medical Sales Recruiter, provides templates for the critical documents needed in your pursuit of a job in the medical sales arena. Peggy also provides more than one hour of audio coaching that guides you through every step of document preparation and presentation. It has tons of insider tips that can help you transition into the recession-proof niche of medical sales, even if you have no experience in the medical arena. There are a couple of other great products that she provides, check them out at the 30/60/90 day sales plan website.

Good luck in your search.

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.

Have you sent dozens of resumes without a callback?How about 100 or 200 resumes?Have you applied to dozens of jobs without getting an interview or even a callback? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.A lot of job submissions, a lot of resumes all with no jobs and not even interviews or phone calls. Let’s learn how to use a little self promotion to get your next job.

Sometimes you apply to that perfect job. A job that you saw online or on the newspaper and seems perfect for you and you perfect for it.  You have the desire, the expertise and the experience.You are really prepared. You tailor your resume for each job position and you change your letter of introduction to match the job opening.You send your resume applying to a great job and you are one hundred percent sure you will get the job.You now expect a call back and you never get it.  Nothing!  No calls, no emails, just nothing.

What is wrong?Have you ever asked yourself why don’t people call you back?  Is it you or is it them?It is not you.When I was hiring for several positions I remember getting not just 10 or 20 resumes but 100 or more of them.You need a lot of time just to read all resumes.Hiring managers get hundreds of resumes and they don’t have the time to call back or contact every single person.

How do hiring managers go through resumes?  Most likely they make 3 piles. In one pile you will have the trash resumes, in the other one you will see the plan B resumes and in the third pile you have the resumes of people who will get a phone interview.Why is this so significant to you? It is because human resource departments can take a few seconds to decide if you make the cut.Human Resource departments might take 5 to 10 seconds to look at your resume and determine if you go to the A, B, or C pile of resumes. 

You have to write your resume thinking that your first sale is to make it to the “Call back” pile, not to actually get the job.  After you make it to the “Call back” pile you have to sell an interview.It is when you interview where you are at the final stages of self promotion and you try to get the job. This is how you will start your self promotion strategy!

You also have to play the numbers game.Don’t even imagine that by sending one resume you’ll get one call back with a great job opportunity.Or to send ten resumes and get all calls back.The steps are easy, first your apply for a job and send your resume, after this you have to call in and check on your resume and try to get a face to face with the decision maker.

What are the steps to a good job hire?

-Call job placement agencies in your city

-Search the newspaper in your city

-Go to LinkedIn.com and get a free membership

Jorge Olson is the author of “The Unselfish Guide to Self Promotion” a new book that will teach you self promotion to get your dream job, a promotion and a raise.

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Article Title: Who’s Hiring in the Best Companies – Vol XI
Author Byline: CareerAlley
Author Website: http://careeralley.com

So exactly how does Fortune determine the Best Companies list? They conducted a survey with over 81,000 employees from 353 companies. To learn more, click “How we pick the 100 Best”. What is even more interesting about the list is the highest pay. Bingham McCutchen takes the prize with an average annual pay of $256,000 (yes, this is an average!).

• Ernst & Young – The accounting, audit and advisory services Firm is ranked 51 this year (up from 57). E&Y has over 130,000 employees globally with 24,000 in the US. They hired 119 people last year. Their main career page gives an overview of the company followed by a drop-down box so that you can select you location. Clicking on the US, the domestic link lists all of the awards they’ve received as an employer very impressive) and then has a section for students or experience hires. To the right of the page there is a link for job search. Using their experienced hire generic search returned 411 job opportunities in the US.
• Stew Leonard’s – Ranked 53 (we skipped 52 as the company was previously covered), this company owns supermarkets. 2,200 employees and 24 hires last year, their main career page is very interesting. It almost looks like a family web page with pictures of employees across different events. Listed on the left-hand side of the page is information on the company (with various categories), a Current Openings link as well as a Apply Now link. Current Openings (well you can figure this out) is of course current openings. The Apply Now page allows you to register so that they have your information should a job opening that matches your experience become available.
• Erickson Retirement Communities – Ranked 54 this year (way up from 93), Erickson has over 10,000 employees and hired 971 people last year. Their main careers page has tabs to the left for Search Jobs, Benefits, Events and more. In the center of the page they have six categories to select from for a targeted search. You can also click on “See Our Full List of Positions Available” to cut to the chase. Clicking on this (without criteria) returned the maximum which is 100 jobs. Not sure how many more exist beyond that, but you can find out by conducting a more targeted search.
• Salesforce.com – Ranked 55, this company is the 2nd fastest growing tech company. With almost 3,000 employees, they hired 381 people last year. The main careers page has a lot of good information on the company. They have a dedicated link for University recruiting and they show some of the open positions on this page as well as links to specific functional areas. Click on “Careers current openings” on the right hand side of the page to see job opportunities. There is not an actual count of open positions on their site, but a quick guess (looking at the open positions) there must be close to 100 opportunities.
• Big pay: Annual pay – So which of these companies (on the Best Companies list) are the highest paying? Check out the link. Fortune has sorted the list from highest paying to lowest in this group along with the position that demands (or gets for the lowest) that salary. The lowest paid job on the list is Service Manager at $44k per year to the highest (Associate) at $256k.

Good luck in your search.

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.

Searching for a CV sample that will really help you to succeed in your career search is not difficult because there are so many resources you can use. Some of these resources include employment websites, employment centers and the Internet. From these resources you will find countless CV samples.

Although finding CV samples is not hard at all, you may find it quite a bit more challenging to find the right CV sample for you. This is because CV samples which are closely related to your chosen field are much more relevant than samples from a completely unrelated field. Knowing how to find a good cv sample is the key.

Conversely, a CV sample from your field will really help you in creating your own CV. On the web, there are several websites that cater to career seekers. The most obvious reason for frequenting these websites is because they offer listings of available jobs, but most of these websites also include useful information such as articles offering career advice and a database of CV samples you can adapt for your own needs. A few of these career websites only have a couple of CV samples available while other career websites dedicated a great deal of storage space to this subject.

You will have to take some time to explore these websites to learn which one is best for you. Centers catering to employment seekers are becoming more commonplace as more people than ever are out of work. A career center can be useful to anyone seeking a job in a few different ways. They may have computers available for those who are searching for a job, they may offer career counseling and they usually have sample CVs available.

However, most career centers do not just make CV samples available, they also have employees who can review your own CV. The Internet is another resource you can turn to when seeking CV samples. As we have already discussed, you can find samples on employment websites but there are also websites that focus solely on CV samples. These websites may be more useful to you because they usually have a larger number of samples available because this is the primary purpose of the website.

Click the links for more information on CV Sample and Resume Cover Letter

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Regardless of the type of industry for which you are seeking to find employment in you cannot succeed without first having the right attributes and then having the proper means to showcase your talents and achievements. Unfortunately, there is no perfect formula with which you can land your dream job though by following a few job hunting tips you will be taking an important step in the right direction and so can enhance your prospects of succeeding.

Be Aware of your Own Talents

This is the first thing you need. You should be self-aware. You should know what your plusses and minuses are. You could do this very well if you delved into your past experience and assessed what you enjoyed doing and what you didn’t. This could tell you where your special fortes lie and what you can do to succeed another important job hunting tip.

With this awareness set in your mind, you are ready to begin looking for gainful employmen! t. So where do you look? Look in the job classifieds in the newspapers first. Skip all the jobs that ask for educational qualifications you don’t have. Here’s a tip – if you see that a lot of jobs that interest you are speaking of a particular educational qualifications, get yourself that educational qualification. You may have to spend a year learning, but the benefits are that you will now have the confidence to approach the jobs that you like.

If you are meeting with failure in your job hunt repeatedly, a good thing that you can do is to enlist some professional help. Get in touch with a job recruitment agency. They will look through your experience and will look for a job for you that fits not just your qualifications but also your! talent and past experience. Also, they will help you to say the right things so that you practically have a guarantee that you get the job.

Experience always counts when you are looking for a job. Hence, highlight all the experience you have. A good idea would be to apply only for jobs where you have some experience. That can help you get more lucrative prospects.

Among other important job hunting tips, don’t forget to understand the importance of creating a unique CV for the job that you are applying for. Sending generic resumes is not a good idea as it shows lack of thought and application on your part. You need to create your CV in a way that it focuses on your skills (especially, those that are relevant to the job) and which also emphasizes your work experience.

You will also need to follow some tips for job hunting in today’s market because with the present downturn in the economy finding a good job has become a difficult task that can only be solved by doing things the right way.

Other important job hunting tips include adding a personal touch to your application, and being well prepared to get through the interview stage.

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Article Title: Forrest Gump’s Guide to Selling Success
Author Byline: Peggy McKee – the Sales Recruiter
Author Website: http://www.phcconsulting.com/

From Forrest Gump’s Guide to Becoming a Gazillionaire, on OnMoneyMaking.com:

Who taught Elvis how to dance, received the Congressional Medal of Honor, got Nixon impeached, became the world ping-pong champion, built a national shrimping empire, and fathered Haley Joel Osment?

One man: Forrest Gump.

If I could choose one mentor in business, or in life in general, it would be Gump. I don’t care that he’s not real. The wisdom that he conveys is real, and I think we could all learn something from it.

This advice is so great, I’m going to tweak it for you so you can use it for medical sales (and still make a little money):

“And cause I was a gazillionaire, and I liked doin’ it so much, I cut that grass for free.”

If you’re in sales, you better like people and love sales. If you’re in medical sales, you better love the science and technology of it, too, so that keeping up with trends and development in the industry is a pleasure, not a chore. Be in the kind of medical sales that really interests you-there’s a lot to choose from: medical device sales, laboratory sales, pharmaceutical sales, hospital equipment sales, imaging sales, pathology sales, cellular or molecular products sales, surgical sales, clinical diagnostics sales, or biotechnology sales. (Find out about how to get into medical sales.) If you love it, you’ll be good at it, and if you’re good at it, the money will come.

“I’m not a smart man, but I know what love is.”

E.Q. is just as important as I.Q. Successful salespeople know that sales are a lot about building relationships-it’s not just about the product. Customers know if you’re really in it to help them, or to help you.

“Stupid is as stupid does.”

Make good decisions. All the time. Don’t get caught not being where you said you’d be (sometimes they’re tracking you), keep your commitments, follow through, and make your company look good.

“When I got tired, I slept. When I got hungry, I ate. When I had to go… you know… I went.”

Take care of yourself. Keeping yourself in good physical condition by getting enough exercise, eating right, getting enough rest, and taking mental breaks from the job once in a while will keep you at the top of your game.

“Momma always had a way of explaining things so I could understand them.”

Find a mentor. Read books on sales. Read medical sales blogs. Come to the medical sales recruiter for custom consulting to help you be the best sales rep you can be and have the best job you can have.

“I gotta save Bubba!”

Loyalty matters.

“Jenny taught me how to climb. And I taught her how to dangle.”

If you had a mentor (or even if you didn’t), be one. Be a team player. Always be networking. You never know where your next lead is coming from, or whether you might need a job sometime in the future. Someone who has been willing to help others will almost always get that generosity rewarded in some way down the road.

“My Momma always said you’ve got to put the past behind you before you can move on.”

Don’t dwell on a sale that didn’t close, or a job that went bad. Learn what you can from it, and move on.

“I’m sorry I had to fight in the middle of your Black Panther party.”

Learning the art of apologizing will serve you well. Using it even when you don’t think you’re wrong will (sometimes) serve you better.

“Now you wouldn’t believe me if I told you, but I can run like the wind blows.”

If you’re in sales, you better know how to brag. About your products when you’re selling, and about yourself when you’re job searching. One great tip is to keep a brag book. What do you keep in it? Letters from happy customers, “good job” letters from sales managers, sales and revenue numbers, data on improvements you’ve made, training you’ve completed, awards and accomplishments. Learning how to use it in interviews will give you an edge.

“My Momma always said, ‘Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.’ ”

On medical sales: No kid ever said, “I want to grow up to be a medical supply sales rep!” Still, there’s satisfying reward, financially and otherwise, in educating customers and delivering a product that will benefit people. There’s a lot of ways to combine the loves of people, business and science in healthcare sales.

On job searching: Don’t be afraid to move on (and up) if you get the opportunity, and don’t be afraid to go after what you want. Be open-minded about relocating, because it could be the step that leads to really great things. One tool that can help you move up or get the job is the 30/60/90 day sales plan template

“That’s all I have to say about that.”

Just as important as knowing when to talk, and when to push for the close, is knowing when to shut up and wait.

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.

It is not at all hard to find a CV sample available online. All you have to do is access any search engine and use the term, CV samples, during your search and you will likely receive millions of search results in less than one second. However, it is important to note not all of these samples will be useful to you and you will have to figure out how to adapt these samples to meet your needs. Knowing how to choose a CV sample is the key. This article has some information on how you can change a CV sample that you found online or elsewhere for your own use. You can start the process of finding a CV sample by including terms specific to your industry in the search and this will make it much easier to modify the resumes for your own use. This is because the results you will receive from this more specific search will be more similar to the type of CV you really need and therefore easier to adapt in a way that is relevant. You will also see examples which really highlight the skill set employers in your industry are seeking. Based on this information, you will find it is not at all difficult to make slight modifations which make your own experiences and skills really shine. Next you should consider searching for CV samples on the websites of companies in your industries. These CVs will be actual resumes of successful individuals in your field. However, you can use the information on these resumes as a sample of how to formulate your own CV and how to highlight your own skills and experiences. In conclusion, it is very important to make sure your CV is truthful instead of being based strictly on the sample you found online. Copying information such as experiences and skills directly from these samples may seem appealing but it is not a good idea. It can also result in many problems for you if the employer hires you with unrealistic expectations about your capabilities. This can be a problem if employers hire you with the expectation that you are able to perform at a certain level and you cannot meet the expectations.

Cynthia Penfold shares many tips on using a CV sample at her How To Make A Resume Blog

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Article Title: Tapping Into The Hidden Job Market
Author Byline: Lorraine Russo
Author Website: http://undergroundjobnetwork.com

Wouldn’t it be neat if there were a website somewhere with a button that said Click Here To Enter The Hidden Job Market? Well, we haven’t found that site yet, but we can tell you the hidden job market is within reach. Finding it, however, will require some work on your part, but it is work that will yield better search results and a new career.

We’ve received many emails from readers asking for advice on their resumes. While we are always happy to offer an objective view of a resume (e.g., wording, formatting, etc.), it is not enough if you are scratching your head trying to figure out why your job search isn’t working.

This article is one of five that will outline for you the steps to take to re-charge your job search and identify what has been holding you back from getting the job you want. Continue Reading »

One of the best and fastest ways to find the best man for the job is to avail of the services of an executive recruiter. They have the best complete and updated databases of every job hunter in the country who’s looking for a place to work but how do they get these people’s data or information? Firstly, most job hunters today will find it not easy to go from one employer to another in search of that “manna from heaven”, to have a good job. That’s when they turn to executive recruiters, leave their credentials there and hope someone like you will go to executive recruiters and hopefully, you will be interested in calling him for an interview or an exam. That means, it’s not only employers who are seeking and availing of the services of an executive recruiter but the job seekers as well and what are the advantages that you, as an employer, can get if you ask for help from an executive recruiter directory?

For a job seeker, they can save more time and money in looking for jobs. For a company, they will also save time and money in looking for the best man to do the job. They just need to go online, find a directory of executive recruiters and from there, they will be supplied with all the best applicants who’s credentials and educational background and work experience are in line with the nature of their business.

You are probably right in thinking that who would need to go through an executive recruiters directory when as a matter of fact, a lot of companies today are throwing out their employees because of financial problems. But don’t forget that there are other companies who needs more employees than ever before in spite of the recession. For some companies, a great number of employees who can work as a team for a common goal can accomplish good customer satisfaction therefore resulting in even bigger and better revenues.

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