Comments on: Bringing Magic to Your Job Search http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/ One Day, One Job is the insider's guide to unique and exciting entry level job and career opportunities for recent college graduates. Our daily employer profiles highlight the best entry level jobs and offer innovative job search tips. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:54:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: George http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6243 George Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:53:21 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6243 My friend Fred has been my mentor in many areas, but his job search and negotiation skills don't reflect his MBA and years of experience. I've helped him get clear on his transferrable skills, understand the "salary dance" negotiating strategy and how better to present himself at each stage of the job search. We can ALL help our friends, because we can ALL see how they sell themselves short. My friend Fred has been my mentor in many areas, but his job search and negotiation skills don’t reflect his MBA and years of experience. I’ve helped him get clear on his transferrable skills, understand the “salary dance” negotiating strategy and how better to present himself at each stage of the job search. We can ALL help our friends, because we can ALL see how they sell themselves short.

]]> By: Auriette http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6242 Auriette Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:29:45 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6242 My husband's friend Kevin asked for some help punching up his résumé. I found ways that he could use more active verbs and make his job descriptions more concise. I also recommended a number of job hunting sites and suggested using online tools that will e-mail him when one of his keywords pops up in a job site. He just recently started job hunting again after layoffs at the tech factory where he worked. Recently, the Downtown Improvement Board sent around a young woman's résumé (don't recall her name) to several local arts organizations, including mine. We didn't have any job openings, but I did point out to her that she probably worked in public, not pubic, administration. It always pays to have someone else proofread your work! I've sent several job leads to Heather, a young woman I worked with in TV news. I know she's interested in an on-air job, so anytime I see an entry level position, I send her the info. Recently a young woman named Jessica e-mailed my workplace seeing volunteer opportunities while she searched for a job. I sent her a couple of leads, one from the local paper and another from a community college website. I'm not sure if anyone's ever gotten a job based on my referral, but it takes just a few moments to shoot someone an e-mail with a job lead. I think it makes the other person feel better knowing that someone is thinking about them, and when you're job hunting, you need all the self-esteem boosts that you can get! My husband’s friend Kevin asked for some help punching up his résumé. I found ways that he could use more active verbs and make his job descriptions more concise. I also recommended a number of job hunting sites and suggested using online tools that will e-mail him when one of his keywords pops up in a job site. He just recently started job hunting again after layoffs at the tech factory where he worked.

Recently, the Downtown Improvement Board sent around a young woman’s résumé (don’t recall her name) to several local arts organizations, including mine. We didn’t have any job openings, but I did point out to her that she probably worked in public, not pubic, administration. It always pays to have someone else proofread your work!

I’ve sent several job leads to Heather, a young woman I worked with in TV news. I know she’s interested in an on-air job, so anytime I see an entry level position, I send her the info.

Recently a young woman named Jessica e-mailed my workplace seeing volunteer opportunities while she searched for a job. I sent her a couple of leads, one from the local paper and another from a community college website.

I’m not sure if anyone’s ever gotten a job based on my referral, but it takes just a few moments to shoot someone an e-mail with a job lead. I think it makes the other person feel better knowing that someone is thinking about them, and when you’re job hunting, you need all the self-esteem boosts that you can get!

]]> By: Dave http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6241 Dave Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:19:34 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6241 A coworker and I were recently laid off from a job at a multi-media production company due to lack of work in this troubled economy. Having worked in the industry a lot longer, I called some people I know and picked up a job at a local TV station. My co-worker is a recent college graduate without a lot of contacts, so I put in a good word with my new supervisor and they are bringing him in for an interview. Thanks for the great give-away. Of course I will be sharing the goods when I win. :) A coworker and I were recently laid off from a job at a multi-media production company due to lack of work in this troubled economy. Having worked in the industry a lot longer, I called some people I know and picked up a job at a local TV station. My co-worker is a recent college graduate without a lot of contacts, so I put in a good word with my new supervisor and they are bringing him in for an interview. Thanks for the great give-away. Of course I will be sharing the goods when I win. :)

]]> By: Clint http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6240 Clint Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:19:05 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6240 When my wife and I were planning our wedding, a friend of hers was applying for a job. My wife wanted her to be her Matron of Honor, but she said that she couldn't afford to fly in for the wedding, unless she got this job. Carole and I stayed up late—like 1 - 2 am in the morning late—every night for a week, tweaking her resume and her CV for her, and putting together a cd that linked these documents to supporting documentation, and then burning copies of the cds so she could give one to each of her interviewers. They were highly impressed with her, and told her that her cds were unique in their experience. She got the job! Of course, she then decided NOT to fly in for the wedding, but NOT to tell us until several months later—leaving us without a Matron of Honor— but that's another story.... When my wife and I were planning our wedding, a friend of hers was applying for a job. My wife wanted her to be her Matron of Honor, but she said that she couldn’t afford to fly in for the wedding, unless she got this job. Carole and I stayed up late—like 1 – 2 am in the morning late—every night for a week, tweaking her resume and her CV for her, and putting together a cd that linked these documents to supporting documentation, and then burning copies of the cds so she could give one to each of her interviewers.

They were highly impressed with her, and told her that her cds were unique in their experience. She got the job!

Of course, she then decided NOT to fly in for the wedding, but NOT to tell us until several months later—leaving us without a Matron of Honor— but that’s another story….

]]> By: Joe Bucher http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6239 Joe Bucher Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:09:29 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6239 I recently helped a friend get a job on a university campus, partially because he's my friend and partially because I wanted him to be my room-mate and thus he needed to be able to pay some rent. Here is how I helped him gain a job. Step 1- I asked him to send me a resume to gauge what level of skill he had in resume writing. Based on his resume, I gave him some general tips and also gave him some sample cover letters to review. Additionally, I broke down the cover letter process into a 3 step approach so it would be more clear for him. Step 2- I told him where to look for available on campus jobs and I asked him to find at least 3 that he was interested in. From there I had him target a resume and cover letter to the the job that was his top choice and had him send it to me. Step 3- I evaluated his resume and cover letter and we found a quiet place to grab a bite to eat, drink a beer, and discuss the pro's and con's of his version. I then had him look at the version I had crafted that included specific examples, targeted action verbs, quantifiable achievements and a sincerely written cover letter stating an interest in the job. However, I didn't completely flush out his resume, rather I coached him through the process. Step 4- I had him send me a "final draft" of his resume and cover letter for his top choice job and gave some feedback. Step 5- I showed my friend how to review the web site of the on campus department for any clues or insights into how the interview might go and what sort of candidates they were looking for. Step 6- After the interview, I gave my friend feedback on his thank you letter and he dropped it off in person at the campus department office. Step 7- My friend bought me a 6 pack of beer after he got the job! I recently helped a friend get a job on a university campus, partially because he’s my friend and partially because I wanted him to be my room-mate and thus he needed to be able to pay some rent. Here is how I helped him gain a job.
Step 1- I asked him to send me a resume to gauge what level of skill he had in resume writing. Based on his resume, I gave him some general tips and also gave him some sample cover letters to review. Additionally, I broke down the cover letter process into a 3 step approach so it would be more clear for him.

Step 2- I told him where to look for available on campus jobs and I asked him to find at least 3 that he was interested in. From there I had him target a resume and cover letter to the the job that was his top choice and had him send it to me.

Step 3- I evaluated his resume and cover letter and we found a quiet place to grab a bite to eat, drink a beer, and discuss the pro’s and con’s of his version. I then had him look at the version I had crafted that included specific examples, targeted action verbs, quantifiable achievements and a sincerely written cover letter stating an interest in the job. However, I didn’t completely flush out his resume, rather I coached him through the process.

Step 4- I had him send me a “final draft” of his resume and cover letter for his top choice job and gave some feedback.

Step 5- I showed my friend how to review the web site of the on campus department for any clues or insights into how the interview might go and what sort of candidates they were looking for.

Step 6- After the interview, I gave my friend feedback on his thank you letter and he dropped it off in person at the campus department office.

Step 7- My friend bought me a 6 pack of beer after he got the job!

]]> By: Carole http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6238 Carole Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:09:16 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6238 A friend of mine (Patrick Gary) made a great forum post about finding and getting a job. I liked it so much that I asked him if I could use it as a guest post on my blog, in hopes that it would help other people. He agreed, but asked me to wait until his own job search was over before posting it. Well, a twitter friend of mine (@uncommon_sense) lost her job a few weeks ago, and I knew this information could help her, so I asked Pat if I could email it to her, to which he also agreed. She was very thankful for the tips, and said that she planned to put several of them to the test. She just tweeted today that she got one job offer and 2 second interviews! Yay, Lynn! : ) Also, Patrick had a columnist friend whose column was recently dropped. I wrote the editor of the paper, asking him to bring her column back, because it is OH so much funnier than the one that DIDN'T get cut. I don't know if she'll get it back or not, but since this particular editor doesn't receive many letters, I have high hopes that it'll help.... (Cross your fingers for her: the other guy really ISN'T funny at all....) A friend of mine (Patrick Gary) made a great forum post about finding and getting a job. I liked it so much that I asked him if I could use it as a guest post on my blog, in hopes that it would help other people. He agreed, but asked me to wait until his own job search was over before posting it. Well, a twitter friend of mine (@uncommon_sense) lost her job a few weeks ago, and I knew this information could help her, so I asked Pat if I could email it to her, to which he also agreed. She was very thankful for the tips, and said that she planned to put several of them to the test.

She just tweeted today that she got one job offer and 2 second interviews! Yay, Lynn! : )

Also, Patrick had a columnist friend whose column was recently dropped. I wrote the editor of the paper, asking him to bring her column back, because it is OH so much funnier than the one that DIDN’T get cut. I don’t know if she’ll get it back or not, but since this particular editor doesn’t receive many letters, I have high hopes that it’ll help…. (Cross your fingers for her: the other guy really ISN’T funny at all….)

]]> By: Mark http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6237 Mark Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:49:05 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6237 I help run my companies internship program, so I've given advice to hundreds of applicants. I try to be helpful to even the candidates we don't select and give them honest reasons as to why they weren't selected - the worst thing you can do is not tell someone the truth, you perpetuate the problem/behavior. From typos to poor interview answers, we've seen it all. I've also become the default resume guy for my 5 sisters. Whenever they're looking for a job, I review their resume. Keep up the good work and keep pointing students in the right direction. -Mark I help run my companies internship program, so I’ve given advice to hundreds of applicants. I try to be helpful to even the candidates we don’t select and give them honest reasons as to why they weren’t selected – the worst thing you can do is not tell someone the truth, you perpetuate the problem/behavior. From typos to poor interview answers, we’ve seen it all.

I’ve also become the default resume guy for my 5 sisters. Whenever they’re looking for a job, I review their resume.

Keep up the good work and keep pointing students in the right direction.

-Mark

]]> By: Elyse http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6236 Elyse Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:34:11 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6236 The day was cold, windy, and rainy. The weather mocked our freshly pressed button-downs, our shinny new shoes, and our suit jackets. I stayed wrinkle-free, but my friend Jake couldn't help but laugh at the humidity's effects on my hair. "Shut up!" I scoffed at his giggle, "this hair will help me make an impression!" Maybe the wrong impression. Jake and I had been to several career fairs already that year and each and every time the weather was the same. Boston weather has a way of hating you when you're down. Jake and I knew the drill -- find the list, research the companies, prepare your resume, prepare your shpeel. Jake and I were well practiced, and well dressed. Still, there was something mocking the title of our new favorite blog, "One Day One Job": "One More Day, No Job" was more like it. Rewind a couple of months to January, 2008. That winter break was the year everyone spent writing resumes and submitting those worthless online applications. When we got back to Boston, Jake and I exchanged resumes. His was very similar to mine, academically, with the added gold star of Eagle Scouts. He had chosen to stick with the conservative resume template and ended up with something barely readable since it was so full of content. I had had the same problem, but resolved that by going with the somewhat avant-guard two-column resume. BEAUTIFUL! Here's where my best friend, Lisa, comes in. She had the same exact problem, which we together solved with the two-column formula. So, back to that day in April, 2008, the three of us entered the Boston University career fair with three mostly-identical resumes! We compared routes so that we would not be tag teaming the career booths, and set off. Several hours later Jake, Lisa, and I regrouped in the back of the room. Jake and I were tired, Lisa has endless energy. There were two companies which I was really excited about after the fair - the first, call it Company I, tickled my fancy for international business between the US and China. The second, Company B, was a software company that recruited specifically from my current job (tech support at the university). Earlier in the year, I had recommended Lisa for a job in the tech support center, which gave her an immediate in to Company B. Jake, who also fancied international business and Chinese, had completely missed Company I (it wasn't in the preparation materials). I told him about Company I, and before we left he went over to speak with the representative (in Chinese). (just as an aside, my resume template has gotten around quite a bit at BU... everyone loves it... I hope that the conservative career services office gets their comeupins for their terrible and contrary advice!) Jake and Lisa both scored interviews with Company I and Company B respectively. I got interviews with both companies. Fortunately for my friends (and I say this with all sincerity), my interviews were schedule before theirs, almost a week in advance, so I was able to give them both tips and advice, as well as little things I had found out about the interviewers. All three of us made it through to second rounds. That's when I was cut from Company I by way of a personality test (?!). Lisa and I both received job offers from Company B, but mine was rescinded (?! can they even do that?) when they found out how enthusiastic I was about going to Brazil for a few weeks prior to my start date. I'd like to think that my best friends took those spots I fumbled. It was hard for me to see that at the time... However, this story ends on a very positive note: not only did I help my two best friends get their first jobs out of college, but they in turn helped me get my first job. Here's how -- After my friends took my fumbled positions at Company I and Company B, I had no choice left but to suck it up and move home. Pennsylvania can be a blessing in disguise in so many ways. For one, Philadelphia street carts look disgusting on the outside but produce amazing, if somewhat indigestible food. For two, moving home opened up the possibility of working at Lockheed Martin. This job turned out to be a much better fit for me than either position at Company I or Company B. Happy Days. The End. The day was cold, windy, and rainy. The weather mocked our freshly pressed button-downs, our shinny new shoes, and our suit jackets. I stayed wrinkle-free, but my friend Jake couldn’t help but laugh at the humidity’s effects on my hair.

“Shut up!” I scoffed at his giggle, “this hair will help me make an impression!” Maybe the wrong impression.

Jake and I had been to several career fairs already that year and each and every time the weather was the same. Boston weather has a way of hating you when you’re down. Jake and I knew the drill — find the list, research the companies, prepare your resume, prepare your shpeel. Jake and I were well practiced, and well dressed. Still, there was something mocking the title of our new favorite blog, “One Day One Job”: “One More Day, No Job” was more like it.

Rewind a couple of months to January, 2008. That winter break was the year everyone spent writing resumes and submitting those worthless online applications. When we got back to Boston, Jake and I exchanged resumes. His was very similar to mine, academically, with the added gold star of Eagle Scouts. He had chosen to stick with the conservative resume template and ended up with something barely readable since it was so full of content. I had had the same problem, but resolved that by going with the somewhat avant-guard two-column resume. BEAUTIFUL! Here’s where my best friend, Lisa, comes in. She had the same exact problem, which we together solved with the two-column formula.

So, back to that day in April, 2008, the three of us entered the Boston University career fair with three mostly-identical resumes! We compared routes so that we would not be tag teaming the career booths, and set off. Several hours later Jake, Lisa, and I regrouped in the back of the room. Jake and I were tired, Lisa has endless energy. There were two companies which I was really excited about after the fair – the first, call it Company I, tickled my fancy for international business between the US and China. The second, Company B, was a software company that recruited specifically from my current job (tech support at the university). Earlier in the year, I had recommended Lisa for a job in the tech support center, which gave her an immediate in to Company B. Jake, who also fancied international business and Chinese, had completely missed Company I (it wasn’t in the preparation materials). I told him about Company I, and before we left he went over to speak with the representative (in Chinese).

(just as an aside, my resume template has gotten around quite a bit at BU… everyone loves it… I hope that the conservative career services office gets their comeupins for their terrible and contrary advice!)

Jake and Lisa both scored interviews with Company I and Company B respectively. I got interviews with both companies. Fortunately for my friends (and I say this with all sincerity), my interviews were schedule before theirs, almost a week in advance, so I was able to give them both tips and advice, as well as little things I had found out about the interviewers. All three of us made it through to second rounds. That’s when I was cut from Company I by way of a personality test (?!). Lisa and I both received job offers from Company B, but mine was rescinded (?! can they even do that?) when they found out how enthusiastic I was about going to Brazil for a few weeks prior to my start date.

I’d like to think that my best friends took those spots I fumbled. It was hard for me to see that at the time…

However, this story ends on a very positive note: not only did I help my two best friends get their first jobs out of college, but they in turn helped me get my first job. Here’s how –

After my friends took my fumbled positions at Company I and Company B, I had no choice left but to suck it up and move home. Pennsylvania can be a blessing in disguise in so many ways. For one, Philadelphia street carts look disgusting on the outside but produce amazing, if somewhat indigestible food. For two, moving home opened up the possibility of working at Lockheed Martin. This job turned out to be a much better fit for me than either position at Company I or Company B.

Happy Days.
The End.

]]> By: kemoli http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6235 kemoli Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:33:18 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6235 I work in 2 ngos here in Peru and almost every week i received new non-governmental organizations job offers, so I created a blog to help others to find his or her dream job. The ironic is that i'm searching a new job right now because there is a bad work environment in my work and while i'm searching, I found others job profiles (that are not in ngos) that i think some of my friends will be interestedand, so I send the job offers to them, and the last one that I sent is to my brother, eric, because he needs to get another job right now to pay his bills, he is married and has three kids. I work in 2 ngos here in Peru and almost every week i received new non-governmental organizations job offers, so I created a blog to help others to find his or her dream job. The ironic is that i’m searching a new job right now because there is a bad work environment in my work and while i’m searching, I found others job profiles (that are not in ngos) that i think some of my friends will be interestedand, so I send the job offers to them, and the last one that I sent is to my brother, eric, because he needs to get another job right now to pay his bills, he is married and has three kids.

]]> By: chris http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6234 chris Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:21:13 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6234 I helped my friend Richard with a job search before and he was looking for a job in auto mechanics i did an online search to see who was hiring for auto mechanics at the time i could not find anything i came across a friend of a friend of mines whos cousin works at a place called moble gas station i told him about Richard and my friends friend cousin referred Richard told the boss about him and he got hired about 2 months later. I helped my friend Richard with a job search before and he was looking for a job in auto mechanics i did an online search to see who was hiring for auto mechanics at the time i could not find anything i came across a friend of a friend of mines whos cousin works at a place called moble gas station i told him about Richard and my friends friend cousin referred Richard told the boss about him and he got hired about 2 months later.

]]> By: Matthew http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6233 Matthew Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:09:03 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6233 Like many other university students, my friend was desperately looking for a job for the upcoming summer (first year). Unfortunately, he was one of those students with no real work experience yet (only volunteer positions and extracurriculars). Without experience, he was struggling to get a real summer job at a company and he did not want an entry level job (i.e. minimum wage) since most other students already scored respectable jobs for the summer. As I was heading to my program's career fair, I bumped into him and decided to bring him along since his program did not provide a career fair day for students. As a result, he managed to hand in his resume to several booths and was contacted by one of them several months later, Petro Canada. Needless to say, he ended up at Petro that summer. Like many other university students, my friend was desperately looking for a job for the upcoming summer (first year). Unfortunately, he was one of those students with no real work experience yet (only volunteer positions and extracurriculars). Without experience, he was struggling to get a real summer job at a company and he did not want an entry level job (i.e. minimum wage) since most other students already scored respectable jobs for the summer. As I was heading to my program’s career fair, I bumped into him and decided to bring him along since his program did not provide a career fair day for students. As a result, he managed to hand in his resume to several booths and was contacted by one of them several months later, Petro Canada. Needless to say, he ended up at Petro that summer.

]]> By: Tiffani Berkel http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6232 Tiffani Berkel Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:58:27 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6232 ^^Regarding previous post of mine^^ My boyfriend's name is Dylan. :)I just realized I had forgotten to mention that! ^^Regarding previous post of mine^^ My boyfriend’s name is Dylan. :) I just realized I had forgotten to mention that!

]]> By: Ramesh N http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6231 Ramesh N Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:31:29 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6231 Hi I helped my friend Mohan get a job. Due to the recession, he was laid off from his previous company with a one month notice. To complicate things further, he had his wedding day in a month. It would have been a disaster if he would be having his wedding without a job. He shared his problem with me and I understood the gravity of the situation. We both decided to work together to find him a job. Firstly, I made a new email if for him and we shared the password. Using this email id, I created new profiles for him on various Indian job sites (like naukri, monster, timesjobs). I also called up various friends and found the contacts of many job consultants. In about 3 days time, I could manage to get the contact of about 40 consultants. The next job was to improve his resume. His current resume was 5 page long and was not up to the mark. We worked on it together and brought it down to 3 pages. We posted it on the job sites and sent it by email to all the consultants we had identified using the common mail id. My friend could not access yahoo mail from his current office. Hence, I accessed all his job mails and responded to them and set up the interview appointments. Soon, he started getting lots of calls from the consultants. At most of the places he was not eligible as he had done his graduation via correspondence. However, he soon got interview calls from IBM, Dell and Logica. Unfortunately, he could not clear the interview of IBM and Dell. However, his Logica interview went well. Within 5 days of the interview, he got an offer from Logica and now he has joined the company. This whole process took us some 15 days. He also could attend his wedding with the satisfaction of a good job. Additionally, he even got a 25% salary hike in the new company. I am really glad that my efforts paid off. Cheers Ramesh Hi

I helped my friend Mohan get a job. Due to the recession, he was laid off from his previous company with a one month notice. To complicate things further, he had his wedding day in a month. It would have been a disaster if he would be having his wedding without a job. He shared his problem with me and I understood the gravity of the situation. We both decided to work together to find him a job.

Firstly, I made a new email if for him and we shared the password. Using this email id, I created new profiles for him on various Indian job sites (like naukri, monster, timesjobs). I also called up various friends and found the contacts of many job consultants. In about 3 days time, I could manage to get the contact of about 40 consultants. The next job was to improve his resume. His current resume was 5 page long and was not up to the mark. We worked on it together and brought it down to 3 pages. We posted it on the job sites and sent it by email to all the consultants we had identified using the common mail id.

My friend could not access yahoo mail from his current office. Hence, I accessed all his job mails and responded to them and set up the interview appointments. Soon, he started getting lots of calls from the consultants. At most of the places he was not eligible as he had done his graduation via correspondence. However, he soon got interview calls from IBM, Dell and Logica. Unfortunately, he could not clear the interview of IBM and Dell. However, his Logica interview went well.

Within 5 days of the interview, he got an offer from Logica and now he has joined the company. This whole process took us some 15 days. He also could attend his wedding with the satisfaction of a good job. Additionally, he even got a 25% salary hike in the new company.

I am really glad that my efforts paid off.

Cheers
Ramesh

]]> By: Aletha Hendrickson http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6230 Aletha Hendrickson Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:21:32 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6230 As a former adjunct professor, I taught resume writing for 25 years. Therefore, when I learn of someone looking for a job, I offer to assist with the resume and cover letter. I don't charge, and lately I've helped Jane and Rob with their job searches, including putting Rob in touch with a head hunter in his field. Thanks for the giveaway. As a former adjunct professor, I taught resume writing for 25 years. Therefore, when I learn of someone looking for a job, I offer to assist with the resume and cover letter. I don’t charge, and lately I’ve helped Jane and Rob with their job searches, including putting Rob in touch with a head hunter in his field. Thanks for the giveaway.

]]> By: Tina http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6229 Tina Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:54:49 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6229 DO NOT GRADE THIS ENTRY - addition to earlier comments. (For some reason, when I tried to include all in a single entry, it failed). As Ty mentioned above, Michigan is losing far too many recent college grads. For those in SE Michigan, here's a couple of good websites that have newsletters you can subscribe to: http://www.annarborspark.org/career-services/cool-growing-companies/ http://www.concentratemedia.com/default.aspx http://www.wwj.com/GLITR-page/714615 http://www.mlive.com/businessreview/annarbor/index.ssf/2008/10/five_ann_arbor_it_companies_to.html There are plenty of awesome, growing companies in Michigan, though they are sometimes under the radar. Like Recellular, the largest cell phone recycling company in the world. Like Zattoo, where TV meets PC. Like Gas Station TV. Like so many more.... I'm glad to provide additional info to the site owners if you are seeking to find promote opportunities in Michigan. DO NOT GRADE THIS ENTRY – addition to earlier comments. (For some reason, when I tried to include all in a single entry, it failed).

As Ty mentioned above, Michigan is losing far too many recent college grads. For those in SE Michigan, here’s a couple of good websites that have newsletters you can subscribe to: http://www.annarborspark.org/career-services/cool-growing-companies/ http://www.concentratemedia.com/default.aspx
http://www.wwj.com/GLITR-page/714615 http://www.mlive.com/businessreview/annarbor/index.ssf/2008/10/five_ann_arbor_it_companies_to.html

There are plenty of awesome, growing companies in Michigan, though they are sometimes under the radar. Like Recellular, the largest cell phone recycling company in the world. Like Zattoo, where TV meets PC. Like Gas Station TV. Like so many more…. I’m glad to provide additional info to the site owners if you are seeking to find promote opportunities in Michigan.

]]> By: Amy Drinkwater http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6228 Amy Drinkwater Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:49:45 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6228 Recently I just discovered this website and although I have yet to find my dream job I am currently working to help build experience in the event planning industry. One of my best friends from College Samantha just recently finished her internship she had for Verizon in New York. We both attended Hofstra University and graduated in May. Samantha decided to stay in New York because she figured there would be better job opportunities being closer to NYC. I decided to move back home and save up money and live with my parents. (I know i know!) Since Samantha ended her internship at Verizon she has had no luck in finding a job, she also has started to get into a slump. She sleeps till 4pm and barely leaves her house. Although she does have a boyfriend, its not much help that he's still in college. Recently at night I have been sitting online with her looking up different websites to give her to help her find a job, I have also been talking to her and listening to her about what she dreams about being so she can try and find the right direction to go in. Last night I actually gave her this website and idealist.org. Last night alone Samantha sent her resume out to 5 different places and told me she is going to keep coming back to them to check to see new updates. Although I did not actually help her find her dream job I started to get her in the right direction! Recently I just discovered this website and although I have yet to find my dream job I am currently working to help build experience in the event planning industry. One of my best friends from College Samantha just recently finished her internship she had for Verizon in New York. We both attended Hofstra University and graduated in May. Samantha decided to stay in New York because she figured there would be better job opportunities being closer to NYC. I decided to move back home and save up money and live with my parents. (I know i know!) Since Samantha ended her internship at Verizon she has had no luck in finding a job, she also has started to get into a slump. She sleeps till 4pm and barely leaves her house. Although she does have a boyfriend, its not much help that he’s still in college. Recently at night I have been sitting online with her looking up different websites to give her to help her find a job, I have also been talking to her and listening to her about what she dreams about being so she can try and find the right direction to go in. Last night I actually gave her this website and idealist.org. Last night alone Samantha sent her resume out to 5 different places and told me she is going to keep coming back to them to check to see new updates. Although I did not actually help her find her dream job I started to get her in the right direction!

]]> By: keith http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6227 keith Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:46:16 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6227 I'm an electrician with a large company and I also sometimes do part time jobs with an additional small company. While at the small company I noticed a fellow worker very disenchanted with the level his position and treatment on the job. Since he is like a younger brother to me, and since I know he is a conscientious hard worker I began to look into getting him in at my other place of employment where he would have many more opportunities. I spoke to the personnel department where I work about what positions were open and passed that information onto him. Next we discussed how he can upgrade his license so he will be ready for moving over to the larger company. Then I verbally recommended him to several people in management who will be interviewing him in the coming weeks. I do believe he will get the job and I am so glad that I am in a position to help a very deserving person find stable work with a good company. I’m an electrician with a large company and I also sometimes do part time jobs with an additional small company. While at the small company I noticed a fellow worker very disenchanted with the level his position and treatment on the job. Since he is like a younger brother to me, and since I know he is a conscientious hard worker I began to look into getting him in at my other place of employment where he would have many more opportunities. I spoke to the personnel department where I work about what positions were open and passed that information onto him. Next we discussed how he can upgrade his license so he will be ready for moving over to the larger company. Then I verbally recommended him to several people in management who will be interviewing him in the coming weeks. I do believe he will get the job and I am so glad that I am in a position to help a very deserving person find stable work with a good company.

]]> By: Addrienne Mertens http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6225 Addrienne Mertens Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:42:55 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6225 ive been helping my daughters boyfriend get a job. he knocked up my daughter and doesnt have a job. babies are not free! shes due jan 20th. he needs all the help he can get!! still no luck...thanx ive been helping my daughters boyfriend get a job. he knocked up my daughter and doesnt have a job. babies are not free! shes due jan 20th. he needs all the help he can get!! still no luck…thanx

]]> By: Ilana http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6226 Ilana Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:42:55 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6226 (my friend's name is Jaime) (my friend’s name is Jaime)

]]> By: Dan Riley http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6224 Dan Riley Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:37:33 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6224 I helped my friend Sarah get her new position...I recently left my job with the world's largest shipping company, and was allowed some input into who would be best suited to fill the position. Our manager thought that Sarah was too young, however, she did know just about everything about office procedure and is a very quick study. Thankfully they let her interview for the position and she got it. Now Austin has a new regional import coordinator, and she finally makes enough to support her family. I've never felt better about leaving a job. I helped my friend Sarah get her new position…I recently left my job with the world’s largest shipping company, and was allowed some input into who would be best suited to fill the position. Our manager thought that Sarah was too young, however, she did know just about everything about office procedure and is a very quick study. Thankfully they let her interview for the position and she got it. Now Austin has a new regional import coordinator, and she finally makes enough to support her family. I’ve never felt better about leaving a job.

]]> By: Tina http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6223 Tina Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:34:20 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6223 My son says that I have to enter because teaching people job search skills is my hobby, and he's been hearing stories every week for years. I've been an IT manager for over 20 years, and I like this kind of work. In my role, I have read hundreds of resumes and have done a log of hiring. Because of this, I started assisting others who could benefit from my perspective. I'm often told that I should be a career coach, but it wouldn't feel right to take money from someone who is unemployed, and I can give advice more freely when I don't have an angle that provides compensation to me. A few specific examples: 1) Six years ago, I met Ruthanne at a networking lunch, and she mentioned that she was looking for a new opportunity. I told her about a job I'd just interviewed for and was not hired for. I suggested a contact person, then I debriefed her on my interviews - who I'd talked with, what they'd asked, and any feedback I'd gotten. She got the job. 2) Seven months ago, my boss was laid off from a company he'd worked at for 25 years. I critiqued his resume and brought him along to some networking events. I set up a meeting with a friend who is a VP at a local company, and my friend did a practice interview for him and suggested some options. When my former boss got his first interview, I sent emails to two directors that I know at the prospective employer recommending him, before he went in for the interviews. One of them turned out to be one of his interviewers. he got the job. 3) At my previous company, frequent layoffs were common. One year, the union hired a resume writer for their workers. A couple of them had me look over their resumes. In my experience, a resume is much stronger if it is action oriented and quantifies results. So I went to each department and collected their key metrics (e.g. call center volumes and response times, customer feedback scores, billing accuracy, data center availability). I provided this data to the resume writer and he incorporated into the resumes that he was creating. 4) I co-facilitate a local career networking group. Currently has 58 members, and has tripled in three months. 5) Most of the information on this website http://www.awc-aa.org/jobluck/resources.php came from a talk I've periodically given on 'perspectives of a hiring manager'. I am glad to share my prizes, but generous as this program is, you aren't offering enough to go to all those I've assisted, as I'm sure that it is hundreds. On this laptop of 3 years, my resume folder has 110 resumes that I've critiqued in it, and I don't always get soft copies or remember to store a copy there. I occasionally meet people for lunch to coach them, and it may not be resume assistance. I have also lost touch with some of those I've assisted. If I win, I'd like to present a couple of options to the site owners and have them help me decide. My son says that I have to enter because teaching people job search skills is my hobby, and he’s been hearing stories every week for years. I’ve been an IT manager for over 20 years, and I like this kind of work. In my role, I have read hundreds of resumes and have done a log of hiring. Because of this, I started assisting others who could benefit from my perspective. I’m often told that I should be a career coach, but it wouldn’t feel right to take money from someone who is unemployed, and I can give advice more freely when I don’t have an angle that provides compensation to me. A few specific examples:
1) Six years ago, I met Ruthanne at a networking lunch, and she mentioned that she was looking for a new opportunity. I told her about a job I’d just interviewed for and was not hired for. I suggested a contact person, then I debriefed her on my interviews – who I’d talked with, what they’d asked, and any feedback I’d gotten. She got the job.
2) Seven months ago, my boss was laid off from a company he’d worked at for 25 years. I critiqued his resume and brought him along to some networking events. I set up a meeting with a friend who is a VP at a local company, and my friend did a practice interview for him and suggested some options. When my former boss got his first interview, I sent emails to two directors that I know at the prospective employer recommending him, before he went in for the interviews. One of them turned out to be one of his interviewers. he got the job.
3) At my previous company, frequent layoffs were common. One year, the union hired a resume writer for their workers. A couple of them had me look over their resumes. In my experience, a resume is much stronger if it is action oriented and quantifies results. So I went to each department and collected their key metrics (e.g. call center volumes and response times, customer feedback scores, billing accuracy, data center availability). I provided this data to the resume writer and he incorporated into the resumes that he was creating.
4) I co-facilitate a local career networking group. Currently has 58 members, and has tripled in three months.
5) Most of the information on this website http://www.awc-aa.org/jobluck/resources.php came from a talk I’ve periodically given on ‘perspectives of a hiring manager’.

I am glad to share my prizes, but generous as this program is, you aren’t offering enough to go to all those I’ve assisted, as I’m sure that it is hundreds. On this laptop of 3 years, my resume folder has 110 resumes that I’ve critiqued in it, and I don’t always get soft copies or remember to store a copy there. I occasionally meet people for lunch to coach them, and it may not be resume assistance. I have also lost touch with some of those I’ve assisted. If I win, I’d like to present a couple of options to the site owners and have them help me decide.

]]> By: Ilana http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6222 Ilana Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:24:58 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6222 A friend of mine has held his current job as a line cook for about 3 years, but the bosses are horrible and extremely stingy (I met this friend while I worked at that restaurant too, except that I quit because I could!) Unfortunately my friend can't quit on a whim because he has more responsibilities than I do. He doesn't have a college degree or any type of certificate, so he has little confidence in his ability to find another job. Also, he doesn't own a computer and has difficulty gaining access to a computer which makes it very difficult for him to conduct a job search since most job openings today are only listed online. I have faith in my friend's abilities and experience as a cook, and I really wish for him a better job situation that he currently has, so I decided to read through relevant Craigslist postings for him. I printed out job postings (upon my friend's request) that I know he is qualified for and might be interested in, and I'm encouraging him to act on these opportunities. Also, I've been encouraging him to take certain classes that will improve his skill-set and make him more desirable as a job candidate in the future. I hope that my assistance helps lead him to a new job, and I hope that I can surprise my friend with a new computer! A friend of mine has held his current job as a line cook for about 3 years, but the bosses are horrible and extremely stingy (I met this friend while I worked at that restaurant too, except that I quit because I could!) Unfortunately my friend can’t quit on a whim because he has more responsibilities than I do. He doesn’t have a college degree or any type of certificate, so he has little confidence in his ability to find another job. Also, he doesn’t own a computer and has difficulty gaining access to a computer which makes it very difficult for him to conduct a job search since most job openings today are only listed online.

I have faith in my friend’s abilities and experience as a cook, and I really wish for him a better job situation that he currently has, so I decided to read through relevant Craigslist postings for him. I printed out job postings (upon my friend’s request) that I know he is qualified for and might be interested in, and I’m encouraging him to act on these opportunities. Also, I’ve been encouraging him to take certain classes that will improve his skill-set and make him more desirable as a job candidate in the future.

I hope that my assistance helps lead him to a new job, and I hope that I can surprise my friend with a new computer!

]]> By: Denise C. http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6221 Denise C. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:24:43 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6221 My son was recently looking for a job. He had been putting in application and getting pretty disocouraged. I spend a great deal of my time every day on the phone since I run a home business. Almost all of my customers are very far away. About three weeks ago I received a phone call from one of my customers needing our help in a project. We worked out the details of what the company needed and then he proceeded to tell me who busy they were and he had been interviewing people for days and days but could not find the right people to fill the positition. I then proceed to tell him about my son that is looking for work and can;t find the right job. I tell him what my sons qualifications are and he tells me to send him in the next day. The son goes in and gets HIRED right away. The funny thing is almost all of my customers are very far away. This one worked out just perfect. Networking is wonderful and it works. I would share the package with my son and daughter...my daughter is a teacher for a very high achieving inner city school. I would give (donate) to her school everything except one laptop. Hey I get to be a little selfish.....lol. My son was recently looking for a job. He had been putting in application and getting pretty disocouraged.
I spend a great deal of my time every day on the phone since I run a home business. Almost all of my customers are very far away. About three weeks ago I received a phone call from one of my customers needing our help in a project. We worked out the details of what the company needed and then he proceeded to tell me who busy they were and he had been interviewing people for days and days but could not find the right people to fill the positition. I then proceed to tell him about my son that is looking for work and can;t find the right job. I tell him what my sons qualifications are and he tells me to send him in the next day. The son goes in and gets HIRED right away.
The funny thing is almost all of my customers are very far away. This one worked out just perfect.
Networking is wonderful and it works.

I would share the package with my son and daughter…my daughter is a teacher for a very high achieving inner city school. I would give (donate) to her school everything except one laptop. Hey I get to be a little selfish…..lol.

]]> By: patty wilson http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6220 patty wilson Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:14:57 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6220 I helped Reoberta rewrite her resume and post it on the internet I helped Reoberta rewrite her resume and post it on the internet

]]> By: C Duran http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6219 C Duran Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:49:01 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6219 The friend I have helped is my husband. I have helped him redo his resume with new, more in-depth job descriptions. I have also been on the lookout scouring for positions that might suit him. It has been really hard to find a new job after moving cross country and hopefully by working together we will find something. The friend I have helped is my husband. I have helped him redo his resume with new, more in-depth job descriptions. I have also been on the lookout scouring for positions that might suit him. It has been really hard to find a new job after moving cross country and hopefully by working together we will find something.

]]> By: Jefrilyn http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6218 Jefrilyn Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:08:44 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6218 A little while ago, my friend was laid-off along with 70% of his company. I first let him cry on my shoulder and vent. Then, I read and re-read his resume several times. I helped him work on wording and flow. He changed his resume and created 2 different versions that were specific to two different fields. I edited both of these as well as the original. I performed job searches for him online. I helped him with his interview outfit. I also went over questions with him and helped him come up with his own questions to ask at the interview. He is going back for a second interview this week and will hopefully have a job by the end of the year! A little while ago, my friend was laid-off along with 70% of his company. I first let him cry on my shoulder and vent. Then, I read and re-read his resume several times. I helped him work on wording and flow. He changed his resume and created 2 different versions that were specific to two different fields. I edited both of these as well as the original. I performed job searches for him online. I helped him with his interview outfit. I also went over questions with him and helped him come up with his own questions to ask at the interview. He is going back for a second interview this week and will hopefully have a job by the end of the year!

]]> By: christopher h http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6217 christopher h Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:34:25 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6217 i just helped my friend luke get work at my jobsite. he's been out of work for a few months, and was happy to get something. i just helped my friend luke get work at my jobsite. he’s been out of work for a few months, and was happy to get something.

]]> By: Jay F. http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6211 Jay F. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:17:30 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6211 My relative was involved in an accident that he caused and was sentenced to a minimum of 7 years in jail. Prior to the accident, he was in the Information Technology field. He was a developer in an area that, if he weren't able to keep up, he would clearly lose his employability after 7 years of inactivity. He is eligible for parole in a few months. I've worked with him for the past years to suggest actions that could keep him of value, given what he could learn while in prison and what matched his aptitude and interests. The idea is to build his resume given his difficult situation - with no employment for 7 years. In particular, I suggested that he had an opportunity to learn Spanish, and that knowledge of Spanish could open up a number of opportunities that he otherwise wouldn't have. Secondly, I continued to send him books that could help him keep up with changes in technology as well as changes in business. With this "book learning", he could quickly get certifications in IT applications used in development. He's been working on legal research while he's had the opportunity, so he will be looking to combine the IT and search, if possible. I would like to give a laptop to my relative, as it would help him in his job search. And, being in IT, a laptop is a tool, like a hammer is a tool for a builder. With his own laptop, it opens up the possibility of his building his own company and selling his own programs or services. My relative was involved in an accident that he caused and was sentenced to a minimum of 7 years in jail. Prior to the accident, he was in the Information Technology field. He was a developer in an area that, if he weren’t able to keep up, he would clearly lose his employability after 7 years of inactivity. He is eligible for parole in a few months. I’ve worked with him for the past years to suggest actions that could keep him of value, given what he could learn while in prison and what matched his aptitude and interests. The idea is to build his resume given his difficult situation – with no employment for 7 years. In particular, I suggested that he had an opportunity to learn Spanish, and that knowledge of Spanish could open up a number of opportunities that he otherwise wouldn’t have. Secondly, I continued to send him books that could help him keep up with changes in technology as well as changes in business. With this “book learning”, he could quickly get certifications in IT applications used in development. He’s been working on legal research while he’s had the opportunity, so he will be looking to combine the IT and search, if possible. I would like to give a laptop to my relative, as it would help him in his job search. And, being in IT, a laptop is a tool, like a hammer is a tool for a builder. With his own laptop, it opens up the possibility of his building his own company and selling his own programs or services.

]]> By: Julie http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6210 Julie Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:10:20 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6210 I helped my best friend, Jac, find a job by personally searching the city high and low for a business that required his skills. He was in a funk and extremely depressed that he would not find anything so he spent his day crying in bed. After two days I had found just what he needed and I left his information with the manager - who was impressed after I bragged about how great my friend is. Jac started working there two days later! I helped my best friend, Jac, find a job by personally searching the city high and low for a business that required his skills. He was in a funk and extremely depressed that he would not find anything so he spent his day crying in bed. After two days I had found just what he needed and I left his information with the manager – who was impressed after I bragged about how great my friend is. Jac started working there two days later!

]]> By: Laura G http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/bringing-magic-to-your-job-search/#comment-6209 Laura G Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:07:17 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=3657#comment-6209 I have been sending my sister, Lisa, job listings from monster, career builder etc. I have been sending my sister, Lisa, job listings from monster, career builder etc.

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