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Job hunting peaks during the holidays
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11/08/2005
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Nobody wants to be unemployed during the holiday season. But the holidays can be a great time for construction executive�s to find an executive-level job. January is typically the peak hiring month for most contractors, making December the right month to get your resume in the hands of potential employers.
Because many job seekers assume the holidays are a barren period for finding new employment, they may face less competition for job openings. In addition, many CEOs and human resources directors aren't as busy this time of year, which makes them easier to reach. The holidays also are also a good time to speak to employers since employers are usually working on their New Year budgets and making decisions about their New Year staffing needs.
Executive job seekers should keep in mind that many construction divisions may be scrambling at year's end to fill positions so that they can maintain their budget funding for the New Year. For employers with this concern, meeting the right candidate can be a holiday blessing.
Networking opportunities also abound during the holiday season, giving job-seekers yet another advantage. The season is full of opportunities to mingle with prospective employers at company parties, client gatherings and trade association events. By contacting an employer's marketing department or by speaking to local trade associations, you may be able to find out which firms offer the best networked and talked about holiday parties -- and how to get an invitation. Construction executives seeking employment opportunities should always bring their business cards to any holiday events, and they should have a resume handy.
Construction executives can also let the Internet advertise for them by submitting their profiles to construction-specific online resume databases-https://www.constructionexecutive.com/ce/jsp/staticpages/resumes/_executive_resumes.jsp,
professional marketing services- https://www.constructionexecutive.com/ce/jsp/staticpages/_executive_marketing.jsp, or electronic distribution centers which submit to thousands of construction employers and recruiters- https://www.constructionexecutive.com/ce/jsp/staticpages/_resume_distribution.jsp.
So with plenty of hard work and a bit of holiday luck, one can make the holiday season a rewarding season for the executive job hunter.
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Seven Cover Letter Mistakes Hiring Managers Say to
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10/30/2005
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A top result that came out of our national survey of 600 hiring managers and human resources personnel was best summarized by Melanie Prinsen, a Vice-President of Human Resources, who said: "Applicants must use a cover letter!"
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When, And Why, Executive Coaching Makes Sense
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10/30/2005
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Executives are often expected to run across a battle field, carrying a heavy load of employee and customer problems, dodging competitive bullets, while jumping over political landmines. The job requires a tool bag that includes communication skills, persuasive presentations, political savvy, analytical skills and a rucksack filled with sophisticated techniques and tactics. That�s why I love coaching these folks.
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Write a Thank-You Letter That Helps Clinch an Offe
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10/24/2005
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Don't think of a thank-you letter as a thank-you letter. That's the last thing it is. Instead, view it as an interviewing tool that will increase your chances of winning the offer. If you write and send your thank-you letter immediately after the meeting, you'll reinforce the qualifications you discussed with the interviewer and rise above other applicants -- perhaps to the top of the list.
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The Pros and Cons of Offering Fancy Titles in Lieu
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10/24/2005
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Is there any downside to giving employees big titles as an alternative to larger compensation? For instance, if I gave someone a vice president treasurer title, are they entitled to more pay than, say, a bookkeeper or controller title? Does a vice president make someone an officer of the company? What makes an employee an officer?
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After 10 Years Away, How Do I Return to the Corpor
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10/24/2005
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What advice do you have for women over 50 who want to re-enter the corporate world after a 10-year absence? I was a vice president when I left. Should I pursue a lower-level job? What should I say about the gap on my resume?
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Words that Score On a Resume
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08/25/2005
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When you are searching for a new job, a successful r�sum� is your first hurdle to employment. The way you present yourself and your skills via your r�sum� can open the doors to a better variety of interviews.
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Four Tips to Cope When You Work for a Jerk
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08/25/2005
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Do you work for a jerk? During your career, it's likely that you will, at least once, have to deal with a manager who makes you crazy. And despite how many other wonderful bosses you may have -- who demonstrate strong communication skills, skillful leadership and emotional maturity -- it's the one who does not who will stick out in your mind.
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How to Improve Your Chances Of Securing a Pay Rais
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08/25/2005
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Hoping for a pay raise? You may have a better shot this year, according to a recent survey. WorldatWork, a nonprofit compensation-research firm, reported about 92% of employees can expect a larger paycheck, up from 87% in 2004, continuing the uptrend of the past few years. But keep in mind that companies' salary coffers have only grown 3.7% in 2005, according to the survey of 2,483 large companies. In 2003 and 2004, those same budgets improved by 3.5%, an all-time low.
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Higher-Paid Jobs Rise at Faster Clip
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08/25/2005
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In a sign of an improving U.S. job market, the growth of higher-paying hourly jobs is outpacing that of lower-paying jobs for the first time in nearly four years, according to an analysis of Labor Department data by the Economic Policy Institute.
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