One Week After Doing Handstands Over Me, Media Shocked by Obama's Big Drop in Polls
March 13, 2012 / Rush Limbaugh
BEGIN TRANSCRIPT
RUSH: Folks, we have poll data out today that has shocked the Democrat Party. It has shocked the Obama media. It has shocked and depressed the Obama White House and the Obama media. Nothing is as it's supposed to be. Now, I have been trying to tell you for the last month that Obama's polling numbers with women are bad. They are in trouble, and that's why all this is going on. It's worse than even I thought. In the New York Times, Obama's approval number is down to 41%! After all of this that was supposed to launch him to new heights! It is so bad, it is so funny, the Drive-By Media (for the first time that I can recall) is saying, "Well, these polls don't matter."
They are in utter denial. It's their own poll, and it's not just the New York Times. There is a Washington Post poll that's just as shocking and just as devastating. There is other polling data along with news. A bunch of people are starting to look at the employment numbers (and/or unemployment numbers) that the regime is releasing and comparing it to the economic growth numbers, and some people are scratching their heads and saying, "Now, wait a minute. Okay, if we're producing and creating all of these new jobs, where's the growth? Where's the economic growth? There isn't any economic growth!" So everybody's trying to figure this.
And I'll help you out: The employment numbers being released are not legit. They're not true. They're not real. They're fabricated; they're massaged. The secret lies in the labor force participation rate: This country has lost two million-plus jobs since Obama was inaugurated. There are two million fewer jobs. Now, I don't care how you want to report monthly unemployment applications and say that they're coming down. Even with the "reduction," there are still 370,000 people every month applying for unemployment. There are hundreds of thousands more who have given up. We're not creating jobs, and yet everybody in the media and on the Democrat side has got themselves convinced 'cause they live in this virtual alternative reality.
READ: RUSH LIMBAUGH READS THE JOB NUMBERS...
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2012/03/13/one_week_after_doing_handstands_over_me_media_shocked_by_obama_s_big_drop_in_polls
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Sunday, August 7, 2011
JOB FAIRS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Making the Most of a Job Fair
Contributing Writer
Job fairs are a great way for you to explore potential employment opportunities and learn more about companies who are actively hiring in your neighborhood. Many people see it as something as serious as a first interview, while others view it as an opportunity to gather information about potential employers. Regardless of what reason you have for attending, there are a few important things to keep in mind before, during, and after the job fair to make it successful for you.
Before the Job Fair:
Find out what businesses will be there. The more information you can gather beforehand, the more successful the job fair is going to be for you. Find out what businesses are going to be at the job fair, and spend some time doing some research about them. What types of jobs do they have open? What kind of people are they looking for? What kinds of skills do these people need to have?
Develop some questions you'd like to ask employers. Narrow down your list of businesses to include those who have positions you are interested in, or are businesses you think you might like to work for. Then list some questions you would like to ask the company representative at the job fair.
Proofread your resume - at least twice. If you don't already have one, it is a good idea to put a resume together for a job fair. It gives employers a blueprint of your skills and something tangible to remember you by. Be sure to proofread your resume before the job fair to find any spelling or grammatical mistakes. Even if you think there are no errors, have someone else look it over too. Don't let errors overshadow your qualifications for a job!
Be sure your resume contains your updated contact information. You'll want employers to be able to reach you if necessary. Double check that your address, phone number, and
e-mail address is current.
READ: JOB FAIRS, WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT, MORE GREAT INFO
http://www.employmentguide.com/careeradvice/Job_Fair_Advice.html
Contributing Writer
Job fairs are a great way for you to explore potential employment opportunities and learn more about companies who are actively hiring in your neighborhood. Many people see it as something as serious as a first interview, while others view it as an opportunity to gather information about potential employers. Regardless of what reason you have for attending, there are a few important things to keep in mind before, during, and after the job fair to make it successful for you.
Before the Job Fair:
Find out what businesses will be there. The more information you can gather beforehand, the more successful the job fair is going to be for you. Find out what businesses are going to be at the job fair, and spend some time doing some research about them. What types of jobs do they have open? What kind of people are they looking for? What kinds of skills do these people need to have?
Develop some questions you'd like to ask employers. Narrow down your list of businesses to include those who have positions you are interested in, or are businesses you think you might like to work for. Then list some questions you would like to ask the company representative at the job fair.
Proofread your resume - at least twice. If you don't already have one, it is a good idea to put a resume together for a job fair. It gives employers a blueprint of your skills and something tangible to remember you by. Be sure to proofread your resume before the job fair to find any spelling or grammatical mistakes. Even if you think there are no errors, have someone else look it over too. Don't let errors overshadow your qualifications for a job!
Be sure your resume contains your updated contact information. You'll want employers to be able to reach you if necessary. Double check that your address, phone number, and
e-mail address is current.
READ: JOB FAIRS, WHAT TO DO, HOW TO DO IT, MORE GREAT INFO
http://www.employmentguide.com/careeradvice/Job_Fair_Advice.html
Monday, November 15, 2010
WHY OLDER WORKERS DON'T GET HIRED!
Older workers face long, frustrating job search
By Allison Linn / Senior writer / msnbc.com msnbc.com
updated 6/3/2010
After more than three decades in the restaurant and hotel industry, Ron Pierson didn’t think he’d have trouble getting a job when he found himself without work in February 2008.
But in the more than two years since he lost his job, Pierson, 55, has applied for hundreds of positions, ranging from management all the way down to busboy openings he hopes will give him a foot in the door.
He’s had a few interviews but no job offers. While he believes the economy has played the largest role in his inability to land a job, he also suspects that his years of experience may be hurting his prospects.
“I feel that the employers were willing to hire someone basically half my age,” he said.
(snip)
Higher salaries, other factors
Experts say there are a number of reasons that older people may have a harder time finding work.
Older workers may be more experienced but less knowledgeable in the latest trends or technology skills. Employers also may be worried about spending time and money investing in workers who might leave for a better position or simply retire sooner than younger workers. A worker who is 55 might command a higher salary than someone a decade or two younger but not have much more experience in pertinent areas.
The current economy, in which hundreds of candidates apply for any job opening, also is giving employers the luxury of being extremely picky.
READ MORE ABOUT OLDER WORKERS FINDING JOBS...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37448682/ns/business-eye_on_the_economy
By Allison Linn / Senior writer / msnbc.com msnbc.com
updated 6/3/2010
After more than three decades in the restaurant and hotel industry, Ron Pierson didn’t think he’d have trouble getting a job when he found himself without work in February 2008.
But in the more than two years since he lost his job, Pierson, 55, has applied for hundreds of positions, ranging from management all the way down to busboy openings he hopes will give him a foot in the door.
He’s had a few interviews but no job offers. While he believes the economy has played the largest role in his inability to land a job, he also suspects that his years of experience may be hurting his prospects.
“I feel that the employers were willing to hire someone basically half my age,” he said.
(snip)
Higher salaries, other factors
Experts say there are a number of reasons that older people may have a harder time finding work.
Older workers may be more experienced but less knowledgeable in the latest trends or technology skills. Employers also may be worried about spending time and money investing in workers who might leave for a better position or simply retire sooner than younger workers. A worker who is 55 might command a higher salary than someone a decade or two younger but not have much more experience in pertinent areas.
The current economy, in which hundreds of candidates apply for any job opening, also is giving employers the luxury of being extremely picky.
READ MORE ABOUT OLDER WORKERS FINDING JOBS...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37448682/ns/business-eye_on_the_economy
Saturday, April 10, 2010
NEED A JOB? THE TRADES NEED YOU!
Rattled job seekers turning to the trades
Future looks bright as government begins to pour money into infrastructure
By Eve Tahmincioglu / msnbc.com contributor
Sun., April 4, 2010
Lisa Szymanski, 45, recently enrolled in an apprenticeship program in Portland, Ore., with her sights on becoming a carpenter.
Until recently, she was making her living in graphic arts, but the work has dried up and she decided to try something new.
“As long as you know how to use a hammer, someone will pay you a few bucks to do something,” she said. “You can’t outsource this kind of work. You can’t call India to get a carpenter.”
For the last few decades, the prevailing wisdom among many has been that you have to go to college and get an office job in order to make it in the technological workplace of the future. But today, many workers, rattled by the recession and wondering if their desk jobs will ever come back, are turning to trades that require more hands-on, dirty work — everything from carpentry to plumbing.
(snip)
The Department of Labor projects jobs such as plumbers will jump 15 percent through 2018; electricians by 12 percent; and carpenters by nearly 13 percent.
READ: LOOK FOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TRADES...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36122189/ns/business-careers/
Future looks bright as government begins to pour money into infrastructure
By Eve Tahmincioglu / msnbc.com contributor
Sun., April 4, 2010
Lisa Szymanski, 45, recently enrolled in an apprenticeship program in Portland, Ore., with her sights on becoming a carpenter.
Until recently, she was making her living in graphic arts, but the work has dried up and she decided to try something new.
“As long as you know how to use a hammer, someone will pay you a few bucks to do something,” she said. “You can’t outsource this kind of work. You can’t call India to get a carpenter.”
For the last few decades, the prevailing wisdom among many has been that you have to go to college and get an office job in order to make it in the technological workplace of the future. But today, many workers, rattled by the recession and wondering if their desk jobs will ever come back, are turning to trades that require more hands-on, dirty work — everything from carpentry to plumbing.
(snip)
The Department of Labor projects jobs such as plumbers will jump 15 percent through 2018; electricians by 12 percent; and carpenters by nearly 13 percent.
READ: LOOK FOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TRADES...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36122189/ns/business-careers/
Saturday, January 23, 2010
YOUR RESUME: 10 WORTHLESS THINGS NOT TO TELL
10 Things to Leave Off Your Résumé
By Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer
Rachel Zupek is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, The Work Buzz. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues. Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBwriterRZ
Everybody knows that in most situations, less is more -- your accessories, eating habits and especially your résumé.
Job seekers do themselves a disservice when they send out résumés with too much information. Employers don't have the time or the patience to sift through irrelevant information like your hobbies, interests or how many grandchildren you have. Just stick to the basics and you're good to go.
Here are 10 things to leave off your résumé and why:
1. Your picture... Why to leave it off:
Unless a job posting specifically asks for your picture (very few jobs will), don't include it just for fun. Not only are your looks irrelevant to your potential as an employee, but you're putting employers in a bad spot. If they have a picture of you and choose not to hire you, it's possible that you could come back with a discrimination lawsuit. In most cases, they'll throw your résumé away without looking at it, to avoid the issue altogether.
2. Interest and hobbies... Why to leave them off:
Unless your interests and hobbies have something to do with the job you're applying for, there's no reason to include them. If you want to show how your passion for art would be asset to a graphic design position, that's one thing. But telling employer that you love to skydive on an actuary application is another. In general, make any applicable connections between your hobbies and the job in your cover letter. Better yet, save them for the interview when you're asked what you like to do outside of work.
IMPORTANT: READ WHAT TO LEAVE OFF OF YOUR RESUME...http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-2175-Cover-Letters-Resumes-10-Things-to-Leave-Off-Your-R%c3%a9sum%c3%a9/?sc_extcmp=JS_2175_advice&SiteId=cbmsn42175&catid=CL
By Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer
Rachel Zupek is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, The Work Buzz. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues. Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBwriterRZ
Everybody knows that in most situations, less is more -- your accessories, eating habits and especially your résumé.
Job seekers do themselves a disservice when they send out résumés with too much information. Employers don't have the time or the patience to sift through irrelevant information like your hobbies, interests or how many grandchildren you have. Just stick to the basics and you're good to go.
Here are 10 things to leave off your résumé and why:
1. Your picture... Why to leave it off:
Unless a job posting specifically asks for your picture (very few jobs will), don't include it just for fun. Not only are your looks irrelevant to your potential as an employee, but you're putting employers in a bad spot. If they have a picture of you and choose not to hire you, it's possible that you could come back with a discrimination lawsuit. In most cases, they'll throw your résumé away without looking at it, to avoid the issue altogether.
2. Interest and hobbies... Why to leave them off:
Unless your interests and hobbies have something to do with the job you're applying for, there's no reason to include them. If you want to show how your passion for art would be asset to a graphic design position, that's one thing. But telling employer that you love to skydive on an actuary application is another. In general, make any applicable connections between your hobbies and the job in your cover letter. Better yet, save them for the interview when you're asked what you like to do outside of work.
IMPORTANT: READ WHAT TO LEAVE OFF OF YOUR RESUME...http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-2175-Cover-Letters-Resumes-10-Things-to-Leave-Off-Your-R%c3%a9sum%c3%a9/?sc_extcmp=JS_2175_advice&SiteId=cbmsn42175&catid=CL
Sunday, January 10, 2010
UNEMPLOYED: GRAB NEW JOB, LOWER PAY
For the Unemployed, New Job Often Means a Pay Cut
Sunday, January 10, 2010 / Associated Press
Unemployed for nearly a year, David Becker was relieved to land a new job in information technology last summer.
The offer carried a price, though: It was a lower-rung job than the one Becker had lost. He had to uproot his family from Wisconsin to Nevada. And, like many formerly jobless people who find work these days, Becker is now paid far less than before — $25,000 less.
It's one of the bleak realities of the economic recovery: Even as more employers are starting to hire, the new jobs typically pay less than the ones that were lost.
In the government's data, a job is a job. More jobs point to a growing economy. But to people who used to earn $60,000, a new $40,000 job means they'll spend less — and contribute less to the recovery.
"In most cases, it means a subdued expansion, for sure," said Marisa Di Natale, director at Moody's Economy.com.
Worse for those affected, people hired at lower wages in a tight job market tend to lag behind their peers for years, sometimes decades. For example, workers laid off during the 1981-82 recession earned 20 percent less than people who remained in a job — even 20 years after they were rehired, a Columbia University study found. The study examined pay for white- and blue-collar workers, managers and hourly workers.
(snip)
The first jobs to emerge from a recession typically aren't well-paying ones, says Till Marco von Wachter, a Columbia economics professor. Companies delay hiring for higher-paying jobs, in particular, until they're confident the recovery will last, he says.
READ: LEARN MORE ABOUT JOBS FOR UNEMPLOYED...http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,582699,00.html?test=latestnews
Sunday, January 10, 2010 / Associated Press
Unemployed for nearly a year, David Becker was relieved to land a new job in information technology last summer.
The offer carried a price, though: It was a lower-rung job than the one Becker had lost. He had to uproot his family from Wisconsin to Nevada. And, like many formerly jobless people who find work these days, Becker is now paid far less than before — $25,000 less.
It's one of the bleak realities of the economic recovery: Even as more employers are starting to hire, the new jobs typically pay less than the ones that were lost.
In the government's data, a job is a job. More jobs point to a growing economy. But to people who used to earn $60,000, a new $40,000 job means they'll spend less — and contribute less to the recovery.
"In most cases, it means a subdued expansion, for sure," said Marisa Di Natale, director at Moody's Economy.com.
Worse for those affected, people hired at lower wages in a tight job market tend to lag behind their peers for years, sometimes decades. For example, workers laid off during the 1981-82 recession earned 20 percent less than people who remained in a job — even 20 years after they were rehired, a Columbia University study found. The study examined pay for white- and blue-collar workers, managers and hourly workers.
(snip)
The first jobs to emerge from a recession typically aren't well-paying ones, says Till Marco von Wachter, a Columbia economics professor. Companies delay hiring for higher-paying jobs, in particular, until they're confident the recovery will last, he says.
READ: LEARN MORE ABOUT JOBS FOR UNEMPLOYED...http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,582699,00.html?test=latestnews
Monday, December 14, 2009
CAN'T FIND WORK DURING THE HOLIDAYS? TAKE A NAP!
TO FIND A JOB AT THE END OF DECEMBER WOULD BE A 'MIRACLE'
By CHOMP
Let's get real about finding a job during December. Ain't gonna happen!
Most of the jobs that employers needed to fill were filled several weeks before Christmas. They will be laying off some of those employees as soon as the work slows up. That's just business during any kind of economy.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, December is the worst month for hiring. So don't waste your time. There are things you can do to prepare for January and the new hiring season, but sending resumes in December isn't one of them. Employers aren't looking!
If you were one of the lucky few who happened to be in the right place at the right time...and took any job you could get...you are working at least for a few weeks.
YOU DESERVE A COUPLE WEEKS OF GOOD FEELINGS
The rest of us need to take a break, do the best we can to pay bills, or delay paying bills, and just kick back for a couple weeks. Relax.
Take the last couple weeks of December to re-group, to make plans for next year, to clean the house, to take a vacation, to do something that makes you happy. You need some 'good feelings.'
Treat yourself to sleeping in. Treat yourself to something free or something within your meager budget. Visit friends and family...with a smile on your face. Leave the sad, discouraged face at home.
January will be here in no time, and you can 'hit the ground running.'
A THOUSAND THINGS TO DO...
Trust me...
When you start that new job, you'll wish you had this time to do your favorite things.
Do whatever you can to stay positive.
Meditate
Pray
Take walks.
Visit friends .
Do something you've always wanted to do, but never had the time
Read a book.
Write a book. Check the Internet on do-it-yourself publishing at 'Createspace' by Amazon.
Do a favorite craft.
Finish a favorite project.
Write letters, emails.
Work on your Facebook.
Take some photos and download to your computer.
PREPARE WHEN IT'S TIME
After your 'vacation from job-hunting,' start a basic preparation for January.
Get the job-hunting plan ready to go.
You'll feel better, and employers will be ready to talk with you.
MAKE AN 'AFTER HOLIDAY' PLAN
Get the clothes and shoes ready. Get a haircut or styled. Can you improve on the resume? Can you say something more useful in your cover letter? Make a list of places where you can apply.
THREE DIFFICULT "MUST-DO" THINGS
That's it. I could keep writing, and you could keep reading. but I want you to go outside and enjoy the day.
By CHOMP
Let's get real about finding a job during December. Ain't gonna happen!
Most of the jobs that employers needed to fill were filled several weeks before Christmas. They will be laying off some of those employees as soon as the work slows up. That's just business during any kind of economy.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, December is the worst month for hiring. So don't waste your time. There are things you can do to prepare for January and the new hiring season, but sending resumes in December isn't one of them. Employers aren't looking!
If you were one of the lucky few who happened to be in the right place at the right time...and took any job you could get...you are working at least for a few weeks.
YOU DESERVE A COUPLE WEEKS OF GOOD FEELINGS
The rest of us need to take a break, do the best we can to pay bills, or delay paying bills, and just kick back for a couple weeks. Relax.
Take the last couple weeks of December to re-group, to make plans for next year, to clean the house, to take a vacation, to do something that makes you happy. You need some 'good feelings.'
Treat yourself to sleeping in. Treat yourself to something free or something within your meager budget. Visit friends and family...with a smile on your face. Leave the sad, discouraged face at home.
January will be here in no time, and you can 'hit the ground running.'
A THOUSAND THINGS TO DO...
Trust me...
When you start that new job, you'll wish you had this time to do your favorite things.
Do whatever you can to stay positive.
Meditate
Pray
Take walks.
Visit friends .
Do something you've always wanted to do, but never had the time
Read a book.
Write a book. Check the Internet on do-it-yourself publishing at 'Createspace' by Amazon.
Do a favorite craft.
Finish a favorite project.
Write letters, emails.
Work on your Facebook.
Take some photos and download to your computer.
PREPARE WHEN IT'S TIME
After your 'vacation from job-hunting,' start a basic preparation for January.
Get the job-hunting plan ready to go.
You'll feel better, and employers will be ready to talk with you.
MAKE AN 'AFTER HOLIDAY' PLAN
Get the clothes and shoes ready. Get a haircut or styled. Can you improve on the resume? Can you say something more useful in your cover letter? Make a list of places where you can apply.
THREE DIFFICULT "MUST-DO" THINGS
- Don't be discouraged!
- Don't quit!
- Don't panic!
That's it. I could keep writing, and you could keep reading. but I want you to go outside and enjoy the day.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
GREAT JOBS! 100 COMPANIES HIRING NOW!
HotJobs 100: Updated for 2009Find great jobs from our top 100 companies, hiring now
What to look for in companies that are hiring now.
When you're considering taking a new job, it's important to find out how a potential employer treats employees. But getting the answer to that question, along with others that will help you determine if you'll be happy at the company, may take some sleuthing.
Here are five questions that will help you decide if the company is a fit -- and some unconventional ways to find the answers:
ANSWERS TO ALL THESE QUESTIONS ON YAHOO...AND MOREhttp://hotjobs.yahoo.com/HotJobs100/index.html;_ylt=AjJsmmQmf8eLWipd0klJbSPARaIX
What to look for in companies that are hiring now.
When you're considering taking a new job, it's important to find out how a potential employer treats employees. But getting the answer to that question, along with others that will help you determine if you'll be happy at the company, may take some sleuthing.
Here are five questions that will help you decide if the company is a fit -- and some unconventional ways to find the answers:
- What makes employees join this company and stay here?
- How are people treated here?
- What are the unspoken rules?
- What happens when people make mistakes?
- What is a typical week like?
ANSWERS TO ALL THESE QUESTIONS ON YAHOO...AND MOREhttp://hotjobs.yahoo.com/HotJobs100/index.html;_ylt=AjJsmmQmf8eLWipd0klJbSPARaIX
WILL EMPLOYERS HIRE A LIAR?
The Truth About Lying During a Job Interviewby Robert DiGiacomo, for Yahoo! HotJobs
Telling the whole truth about yourself in a job interview may mean losing a position to a better-qualified candidate. But the alternative -- lying about your degree, qualifications, or experience for short-term gain -- inevitably will come back to haunt you.
Still, there are gray areas in which a small fib -- or embellishment -- could go a long way toward helping you land a job.
"I'm a pro-fibber," says blogger and consultant Nicole Williams, author of the forthcoming book "Girl on Top: Your Guide to Turning Dating Rules into Career Success." "At the same time, you have to be aware of the risks and do it very strategically."
Here are six areas in which you can enhance your credentials without having a Pinocchio moment during an interview -- or even worse, after you've gotten the job.
READ THE SIX AREAS FOR SMALL FIBS...http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-the_truth_about_lying_during_a_job_interview-978
Thursday, April 23, 2009
INTERVIEWS: HOW TO SURVIVE THE TERROR
The Interview That'll Bag a Job
By SARAH E. NEEDLEMAN
WALL STREET JOURNAL ONLINE
In recent weeks, recruiters for Consolidated Container Co. have seen job candidates arrive up to an hour early for interviews. Other candidates have alluded to financial hardships while in the hot seat, and one person even distributed bound copies of documents describing projects he completed for past employers.
These sorts of tactics aren't exactly winners.
In today's ultracompetitive job market, even getting an interview is a feat. Yet recruiters and hiring managers say many unemployed candidates blow the opportunity by appearing desperate or bitter about their situations -- often without realizing it.
"People are becoming a lot more aggressive," says Julie Loubaton, director of recruiting and talent management for Atlanta-based Consolidated Container. "They often wind up hurting themselves."
At an interview, you want to stand out for the right reasons. To do so, you'll need to leave your baggage and anxiety at the door.
(snip)
Also, be sure to show you're a strong fit for the particular position you're seeking, adds Kathy Marsico, senior vice president of human resources at PDI Inc., a Saddle River, N.J., provider of sales and marketing services for pharmaceutical companies. Offer examples of past accomplishments -- not just responsibilities you've held -- and describe how they're relevant to the opportunity. "You must differentiate yourself like never before," she says. "You need to customize yourself and make yourself memorable."
GREAT TIPS! READ BEFORE YOU GO TO YOUR INTERVIEW!
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123966126017514865.html
By SARAH E. NEEDLEMAN
WALL STREET JOURNAL ONLINE
In recent weeks, recruiters for Consolidated Container Co. have seen job candidates arrive up to an hour early for interviews. Other candidates have alluded to financial hardships while in the hot seat, and one person even distributed bound copies of documents describing projects he completed for past employers.
These sorts of tactics aren't exactly winners.
In today's ultracompetitive job market, even getting an interview is a feat. Yet recruiters and hiring managers say many unemployed candidates blow the opportunity by appearing desperate or bitter about their situations -- often without realizing it.
"People are becoming a lot more aggressive," says Julie Loubaton, director of recruiting and talent management for Atlanta-based Consolidated Container. "They often wind up hurting themselves."
At an interview, you want to stand out for the right reasons. To do so, you'll need to leave your baggage and anxiety at the door.
(snip)
Also, be sure to show you're a strong fit for the particular position you're seeking, adds Kathy Marsico, senior vice president of human resources at PDI Inc., a Saddle River, N.J., provider of sales and marketing services for pharmaceutical companies. Offer examples of past accomplishments -- not just responsibilities you've held -- and describe how they're relevant to the opportunity. "You must differentiate yourself like never before," she says. "You need to customize yourself and make yourself memorable."
GREAT TIPS! READ BEFORE YOU GO TO YOUR INTERVIEW!
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123966126017514865.html
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