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ITS's Advice on Handling Liabilities
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Here we have assembled articles with specific recommendations for overcoming each of the most common liabilities executives and professionals face in searching for a new job.
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To be most successful and to enjoy peace of mind in your job search, you should develop a strategy for handling any potential liability you can anticipate, before you ever attempt to write your resume ... take your interview ... create correspondence ... or in any way conduct your job campaign.
The articles at left cover the common concerns ITS clients have had. Review as many as possible, even if they don't apply to you directly. This can help you surface potential problems you may not have considered, and can help you extrapolate solutions to other situations not covered here.
The 10 Major Job Hunting Dilemmas
Most Executives Face Today
Which Career Field and Industry Should You Pursue?
Do you know which new career and industry options to pursue? And, do you know your true market worth in other areas? Most importantly, do you know how to market those unique elements of your experience that would make you attractive in new careers or industries?
How Should You Handle Liabilities That Restrict You?
Perhaps you have age concerns, or you're too specialized, or without a degree. Maybe you've spent too long with one company or have changed jobs too often, or it's been months since you worked full time. Make no mistake about it, everyone who recruits wants to avoid people with liabilities. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize the impact of any concerns.
How Do You Create a Truly Superior Resume Presentation?
Given the competition in the market, does your resume go beyond a simple presentation of where you've been and some achievements? Is it a carefully strategized document that makes it easy for employers to quickly see the full value of what you bring to the table? At your level, employers have to see value ... a lot of value.
How Do You Develop a Plan of Attack for Getting Interviews?
Just like a sports contest ... a step-by-step action plan that lays out what should be done is important. Otherwise, with trial-and-error job hunting, you could end up searching for a long, long time.
Are You Prepared for Competitive Interviewing?
You will usually be up against 5 to 10 solid finalists on every good position. Your key is being able to take control of the pace of these critical sessions, and to communicate exactly what the employer is looking for. Most importantly, you need to differentiate yourself from the others in the final stages.
How Do You Maximize Your Activity Through the Internet?
The overwhelming size and scope of the Internet is intimidating, and its global reach has vastly increased competition. For most people, navigating it is a hit-or-miss proposition. This is why it's easy to become frustrated and disappointed when you try to uncover the best positions. We provide ITS clients with a private website that gives them instant access to everything that's relevant to them--and puts the results right at their fingertips.
How Do You Maximize Your Activity Through Recruiters?
Recruiters are a viable option. But, which ones should be approached? And will your resume command top consideration? And, how do you get a recruiter to present you for a job with "career advancement" rather than a sidestep?
How Do You Find the Right Advertised Openings?
These openings can represent opportunity. But how do you find time to track down the best ones? And when you respond, how do you differentiate yourself from others and look like 1 in 100?
How Do You Maximize Activity Through Your Network?
Traditional networking can be time-consuming, but there is a better approach.
How Do You Get Interviews Through Direct Mail?
Everyone should do some direct mail. However, to succeed here, you need to have the right targets, use superior materials and take advantage of finely tuned strategies. As we indicated earlier, "shotgun" services fail to produce results.
ITS services address all of these issues for clients we serve.
My achievements are not measurable. What can I do?
My career has peaked. How will that affect my job search?
I need to change my career. How do I reposition myself for a new job?
I've changed jobs too often. How should I handle this in my job search?
Competitors did better than my firm. How should I handle this delicate issue in interviews?
My education is unrelated to my experience. Won't that hurt my job search?
I've been an entrepreneur too long. Will that limit my opportunities?
I'm going back to my former occupation. Will that harm my job search?
Job Seekers Should Complain About 'Hidden Market' Access, says ITS
My high salary may be a turnoff. How can I avoid this potentail problem in interviews?
I lack leadership experience. How can I overcome that?
I have no line experience. How should I handle that in my resume?
Writing Job Search Letters is Major Burden and Complaint for Job Seekers, According to Recent ITS Survey
I need increased income. How should I approach that in interviews?
My job history is narrow. How can I get around this in my resume and in interviews?
I must have confidentiality in my job search. How do I handle that in my resume?
I don't have a college degree. How can I avoid rejection and get the new job I want?
I've been passed up. How do I handle that in interviews?
My last company performed poorly. How do I address this in my resume and interviews?
I have questionable references. Will this be a liability in my job search?
I have a short work history. How can I avoid rejection?
My jobs have all been similar. Will that adversely affect my job search?
I've been in small firms. How can I get large firms to consider my experience?
I recently changed positions. Will that be a problem in looking for a new job?
I was recently let go. How should I handle this issue in my job search?
My experience may be too generalized. How can I get around that in my resume and in interviews?
I've been in one firm too long. How can I beef up my resume and avoid this problem?
I may be too old. Could this be a problem in interviews and my resume?
I may be overly specialized. Won't this be an issue in my job search?
My experience doesn't match my goals. How can I get the new job I want?
My job title isn't impressive. Can I do something in my resume to avoid this problem?
ITS press releases.
Complaints Heading to Zero, Success Stories and Compliments Growing Geometrically, Based on Recorded ITS Completion Reports
Zero Defects, Zero Complaints is Realistic Target for ITS -- Almost There With New Systems in Place
'Unsure About Resume' is Common Complaint Among Job Seekers - so ITS Introduces Free Solution
ITS Survey Reveals Common Complaint of Job Seekers - Hard to Find Out About Developments in Employer Companies
Lack of Confidence is Major Complaint Among Job Seekers Nationwide, According to ITS Survey
Frequent Complaint of Job Seekers According to ITS Survey -- Can't Get Enough Information on Employers
Inability to Identify Growth Firms a Major Complaint of Job Seekers According to ITS
Job Seekers Nationwide Complain About Inability to Identify and Contact Employers in New and Growth Industries
ITS Evaluates Job Seekers' Major Complaint About the Job Market
ITS Ongoing Surveys Show 'No Control Over Interview' is Common Complaint Among Job Seekers
Lack of Salary Knowledge is Major Complaint of Job Seekers, Says ITS
Job Seekers' Frequent Complaint -Can't Find Out About Startups, New Ventures - Recent ITS Survey
Getting Past Age, Gaps in Work History, Other Liabilities is a Major Complaint of Many Job Seekers, According to ITS Survey"
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