When the right person is hired, there is a story...
Well, actually, two stories: the employer’s story of the search for
the best applicant, and the new employee’s story of his or her job
search.
These stories begin apart and can cover weeks or even months with
multiple steps and behind-the-scenes activities before converging in the
new hire’s first day, when a new story begins.
This month we’re interviewing Krissa Corbett Cavouras, a recent hire at the Brooklyn Public Library, about her experience applying for the position of Engagement Manager in Marketing & Communications.
Ellen Mehling: Where did you go to school? What degrees and/or certificates do you hold?
Krissa Corbett Cavouras: I attended Sarah Lawrence for my
undergraduate degree and earned my masters from Pratt School of
Information and Library Science (SILS) in 2011.
EM: Were you employed elsewhere when you applied for this job? For how long had you been job hunting?
KCC: I was working for a small e-commerce company, as a knowledge
manager on their marketing team, for two years prior to starting at
Brooklyn Public Library. I had probably been actively looking for about
three months when I had my first interview here.
EM: How did you learn about the position? Did you have any connections via your network to that workplace?
KCC: I heard about the position on a couple of fronts -- first,
because I’ve had Brooklyn Public Library’s job page bookmarked for
years, ever since I graduated from library school! Second, my manager
Robin and I have several mutual friends from our early days as bloggers,
so I saw the job shared around that mutual circle on Facebook. (I do
think that’s how I knew it was in serious recruitment, because sometimes
you don’t know from a website job posting if it’s a really open
position.) I also have several library school colleagues who now work in
the system, although I don’t think I saw this specific posting on my
library school listserv. read more...
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Showing posts with label LinkedIn. Show all posts
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Focus on How You Connect |Daniel Goleman
Focus on How You Connect
We’re not going to eliminate technology from our lives anytime soon. Nor should we. Smart phones and social media expand our universe. We can connect with others or collect information easier and faster than ever. But they also expand our spectrum of attention. In this instance, too much of a good thing can become a distraction, even a false reality – sometimes at the detriment of our relationships.
Spreading ourselves too thin across an ever-growing number of platforms of interaction can weaken our personal bonds. We shouldn’t confuse all of our social media connections with the rich personal world of real-time relationships. Granted, our hyper-connected world – even with people we rarely see or speak with regularly – can offer very valuable sources of information. They expand what you can know: you may find out about a job opening, or get introduced to someone you might date.
But getting lost in a world of too many digital connections can be very unfulfilling and isolating. That’s why when it comes to close personal connections, try to prioritize your communication methods. When possible, make the interaction face to face – especially if you need to discuss something important. Read more...
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Why Are You Using Social Media Channels?
Why Are You Using Social Media Channels?
By John Palinkas
You are probably a bit puzzled by the above headline. After all, almost everyone uses social media, right? If you ask your friends, they probably have at least one account on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, etc. You probably even have accounts on multiple social media sites. Most companies have switched from traditional marketing to social media. So, why is everyone using social media?
I recently became the vice president of marketing for the New Jersey chapter of Society for Information Management (SIM), a networking group for IT leaders. I was asked to serve in the marketing role to specifically create a social media marketing campaign for SIM. As I was describing my plans with other members, I discovered something interesting. Many people think the only difference between social media marketing and traditional marketing is the channels you use. Let me give you an example.
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By John Palinkas
You are probably a bit puzzled by the above headline. After all, almost everyone uses social media, right? If you ask your friends, they probably have at least one account on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, etc. You probably even have accounts on multiple social media sites. Most companies have switched from traditional marketing to social media. So, why is everyone using social media?
I recently became the vice president of marketing for the New Jersey chapter of Society for Information Management (SIM), a networking group for IT leaders. I was asked to serve in the marketing role to specifically create a social media marketing campaign for SIM. As I was describing my plans with other members, I discovered something interesting. Many people think the only difference between social media marketing and traditional marketing is the channels you use. Let me give you an example.
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Being Laid Off? Know Your Rights As An Employee | CAREEREALISM
Being Laid Off? Know Your Rights As An Employee
By Andrew Deen
During the recent financial crisis, many companies ran into difficult times. Businesses struggled to stay afloat and employees were laid off. In the post-recession period, many companies are downsizing when their business does not meet set expectations. Today, employees are also familiar with the idea of pink slips, and they know that their individual performance and company’s financial health must be right to prevent any shocks.Being Laid Off? Know Your Rights
While layoffs have become quite common in all industries today, many employees do not know that the law safeguards their interests and welfare. Here are some laws and policies that every employee should be aware of when he/she is asked to leave: Read more...
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
14 Things That Impact Your Personal Brand | CAREEREALISM
Quality and personal excellence are two key elements of your personal brand. The degree to which you fully embrace the importance of these elements is communicated to others on a continuous basis and is incorporated into others’ vision of who you are (i.e. the personal brand that you broadcast).Those who are fully aware of this fact can definitely undertake action to broadcast a personal brand that elevates their professionalism through conscious focus on quality and personal excellence. Read more....
Thursday, February 28, 2013
5 Transferable Skills Job Seekers Need | CAREEREALISM
5 Transferable Skills Job Seekers Need | CAREEREALISM
With unemployment in the U.S. hovering around eight percent, looking for a job has become relatively tough for many people. Even some people with advanced academic qualifications, such as bachelor’s degrees and even MBAs, are currently having a rough time on the market.
However, there are still plenty of jobs out there for the right candidates. With that in mind, one of the ways of differentiating yourself from other job seekers is by having transferable skills. Broadly speaking, a transferable skill is expertise that you can use across a wide range of industries.
With unemployment in the U.S. hovering around eight percent, looking for a job has become relatively tough for many people. Even some people with advanced academic qualifications, such as bachelor’s degrees and even MBAs, are currently having a rough time on the market.However, there are still plenty of jobs out there for the right candidates. With that in mind, one of the ways of differentiating yourself from other job seekers is by having transferable skills. Broadly speaking, a transferable skill is expertise that you can use across a wide range of industries.
Transferable Skills Job Seekers Need
According to the University of Southern California, many graduates change jobs as many as four times within a period of five years. If you are a job seeker, identifying your transferable skills and articulating them to employers is likely to increase your chances of getting a job. Some of these skills include:1. Communication
In almost every career, from banking to the hospitality industry, good communication skills are vital. As such, it would be to your advantage if you have the ability to articulate your ideas in writing as well as orally. Since communication normally involves more than one party, you should be a good listener as well. Employers often look for people who can negotiate with employees in an objective manner. Read more...Tuesday, February 5, 2013
4 Must-Have Networking Tools | CAREEREALISM
4 Must-Have Networking Tools | CAREEREALISM
he biggest mistake job seekers make today is sitting behind a computer for hours searching the job boards. This is especially true for millennials because they are more accustomed to texting, not talking.
But I am here to tell you that networking makes a difference. Not only is it a good chance to meet like minded people, but it’s a great way to improve your communication skills. If you are a shy or introverted individual, networking can, over time, make you a better communicator. Read more...
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But I am here to tell you that networking makes a difference. Not only is it a good chance to meet like minded people, but it’s a great way to improve your communication skills. If you are a shy or introverted individual, networking can, over time, make you a better communicator. Read more...
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Employers Increasingly Rely on Internal Referrals in Hiring - NYTimes.com
Employers Increasingly Rely on Internal Referrals in Hiring - NYTimes.com
Riju Parakh wasn’t even looking for a new job.
But when a friend at Ernst & Young recommended her, Ms. Parakh’s résumé was quickly separated from the thousands the firm receives every week because she was referred by a current employee, and within three weeks she was hired. “You know how long this usually takes,” she said. “It was miraculous.” Read more...
By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ
Published: January 27, 2013
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| Danielle Cosgrove, left, referred Riju Parakh for a job at Ernst & Young. Ms. Parakh was hired within three weeks. |
But when a friend at Ernst & Young recommended her, Ms. Parakh’s résumé was quickly separated from the thousands the firm receives every week because she was referred by a current employee, and within three weeks she was hired. “You know how long this usually takes,” she said. “It was miraculous.” Read more...
Monday, January 28, 2013
How Job Seekers Can Say ‘Look at Me’ to Online Recruiters - NYTimes.com
How Job Seekers Can Say ‘Look at Me’ to Online Recruiters - NYTimes.com
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How to Say ‘Look at Me!’ to an Online Recruiter
By PHYLLIS KORKKI
Published: January 26, 2013
IF you are thinking of looking for a job this year, or are already searching for one, be warned: for some job seekers, the rules have changed. Technology and social media have altered the way some employers consider candidates. Simply sifting through job postings and sending out applications en masse was never a good route to success, and is even less so now. Read more.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
10 Details About Today's Job Search | CAREEREALISM
10 Details About Today's Job Search | CAREEREALISM
October 9, 2012 · By Joshua Waldman
October 9, 2012 · By Joshua Waldman
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1. Google Has Replaced the Resume
Recruiters are now using Google and LinkedIn searches to find talent, instead of paying for job-board or talent databases like they used to do. In fact, many companies are even mandating that every new application go through a Google screening process. So that means the first page of your Google results matter much more than they ever did before during a job search. Read more....
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
8 Steps for Burying Digital Dirt | CAREEREALISM
8 Steps for Burying Digital Dirt | CAREEREALISM
When was the last time you Googled yourself? Some of my clients never have. They’ve just never thought there would be anything out there. But, I’ve Googled them, and they were surprised at what I found. So has every employer they’ve been trying to interview with. Yup. This could be making or breaking the hiring deal for you!
Employers want to be sure their candidates don’t come with any baggage – legal, moral, financial, or otherwise. But, it’s not just about there being a lack of something bad about them online. Employers want to see something noteworthy. It’s important to have a powerful, positive presence. Read more....
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| August 29, 2012 · By Kristin Johnson |
When was the last time you Googled yourself? Some of my clients never have. They’ve just never thought there would be anything out there. But, I’ve Googled them, and they were surprised at what I found. So has every employer they’ve been trying to interview with. Yup. This could be making or breaking the hiring deal for you!
Employers want to be sure their candidates don’t come with any baggage – legal, moral, financial, or otherwise. But, it’s not just about there being a lack of something bad about them online. Employers want to see something noteworthy. It’s important to have a powerful, positive presence. Read more....
Thursday, July 26, 2012
10 Ways To Beat The Job-Search Blues - Forbes
10 Ways To Beat The Job-Search Blues - Forbes
A recent survey of jobless Americans confirms what any unemployed person already knows: being out of work is depressing — very depressing. More than half of the 445 people surveyed between Oct. 19 and 25 in The New York Times/CBS News poll “said that they had experienced emotional or mental health problems like anxiety or depression because of their lack of work, and nearly half said that they had felt embarrassed or ashamed not to have jobs,” The New York Times reports. Duh. [Read more]
Deborah L. Jacobs, Forbes Staff
Friday, July 20, 2012
Here's What Social Networks Know About You
Here's What Social Networks Know About You
July 20, 2012 by
July 20, 2012 by
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
Doing LinkedIn Right: Getting the Most From Your Professional Social Network - 07-04-2012 : METRO article contact: Jason Kucsma articles for METRO in New York, NY US METRO
Doing LinkedIn Right: Getting the Most From Your Professional Social Network - 07-04-2012 : METRO article contact: Jason Kucsma articles for METRO in New York, NY US METRO
LinkedIn (LI) can be a powerful tool for connecting with others and building your reputation and brand as an information professional. For job hunters it is a way of communicating your strengths and experience to a hiring manager or recruiter, and you can be sure that employers will examine your profile if they are thinking of hiring you. As with other networking and career-building tools and activities, there are effective tactics that are recommended, and others that may do more harm than good: Read more
Ellen Mehling received her MSLIS from Long Island University and works as a librarian, instructor and writer in and around NYC. Her professional experience includes work in special, public, and academic libraries, as well as archives. She is Director of the Westchester Graduate Library School Program and Director of Internships for L.I.U.’s Palmer School and since 2009 has been METRO’s Job Bank Manager / Career Development Consultant. She teaches classes and workshops on job hunting, information literacy, researching, and other subjects at METRO’s Training Center and other venues within and outside NYC.
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LinkedIn (LI) can be a powerful tool for connecting with others and building your reputation and brand as an information professional. For job hunters it is a way of communicating your strengths and experience to a hiring manager or recruiter, and you can be sure that employers will examine your profile if they are thinking of hiring you. As with other networking and career-building tools and activities, there are effective tactics that are recommended, and others that may do more harm than good: Read more
Ellen Mehling received her MSLIS from Long Island University and works as a librarian, instructor and writer in and around NYC. Her professional experience includes work in special, public, and academic libraries, as well as archives. She is Director of the Westchester Graduate Library School Program and Director of Internships for L.I.U.’s Palmer School and since 2009 has been METRO’s Job Bank Manager / Career Development Consultant. She teaches classes and workshops on job hunting, information literacy, researching, and other subjects at METRO’s Training Center and other venues within and outside NYC.
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