No one wakes up in the morning with the mission to get you a job except you. To get the job is to make choosing you a clear decision for the hiring manager. The most qualified person for the job does not always win. The person who communicates their value most effectively wins the job. […]
The Hudson Job Search meeting on April 4 features Kris McGuigan, owner of Professional Courage and a Certified Resume Writer who says, “On average, recruiters glance at a resume for only 6.25 seconds before assessing a candidate’s compatibility.” Is your resume making the right first impression? Learn the best-kept secrets of professional resume writers, and […]
Join Hudson Job Search on April 18 to learn the most current ways to utilize social media in your job search. The majority of good jobs are found through networking. But, are you aware of what recruiters and those doing the hiring are using these days? The majority of employers and recruiters now leverage social […]
Hudson Job Search will meet on Monday, May 2 with a unique topic “Non-compete and Non-solicitation Clauses in Employment Offers” with lawyer David Schweighoefer, Esq. It is not unusual for employment offers to contain terms and clauses that impose certain limitations on the potential employee regarding subsequent employment opportunities. Often these restrictions also reach the […]
Topic: Four Step Approach to Salary Negotiation Mark Gonska is living proof you can create a great new chapter after job loss. He has learned a thing or two about career transition because he has seen a thing or two in career transition over the last 20 years. For most people, money is a significant […]
The theme for June is Networking - Join our two meetings this month on the topic of networking, the most important way to find your next job! This dynamic presentation by Phil Stella will include discussion of networking best practices, worst practices and the power of focus, finesse and gratitude. This highly interactive and entertaining […]
Those in career transition are often surprised to discover that their experiences with networking are different than what they expected. Negative surprises result not from shortcomings on the part of networking contacts, but rather from misplaced expectations of the one seeking to network. Yet, positive surprises also await those who take an informed approach […]
NOTE THIS MEETING IS ON TUESDAY, JULY 5TH. Due to the holiday on July 4th, we are hosting our bi-weekly free seminar for job seekers on Tuesday, July 5th. Job seekers have two major challenges in interviewing today. Virtual Interviews The first challenge is due to the "new normal" for job seekers… the virtual interview. […]
Are you over 50 and looking for a job? Do you feel your age has had a negative effect on your job search? This week, Hudson Job Search will focus on the issues around ageism. Whenever job seekers get together and discuss their search, this subject comes up in one form or another. In order […]
You just received a call from an organization that likes your resume and wants to interview you. Now what? You know highlighting your skills and experiences in the interview are important. But, what else can influence your interview, and what can you do to stand out over others and be seen as the best candidate? […]