Articles: Insight to today's job scene

New Workshops for 2010!

Categories: Company News — Tags: , , , , , — by jpwhitaker on February 2, 2009

Can’t afford an in-house workshop? Don’t have enough employees to fill a class? Check this website tab (Events/Public Workshops) for a list of our public workshop offerings in 2010 throughout San Diego County!  These workshops will be just what you need to keep developing your employees in this tough economic time.  Send your key employees to public workshops designed to [...]

HR Professionals! Earn 15 Strategic Management Recertification Units (HRCI)

In two days, earn 15 Strategic Management Units! Also, receive 2 free books, numerous tools and assessments!
 
Increase your effectiveness on the job by using strategic tools to hire, on-board, and retain talented and engaged workers in your company. These highly interactive workshops will be presented by two qualified instructors. Concepts can be used on the job immediately. You will [...]

Interviewers: Are YOU Prepared?

Categories: Interviewer Tips — Tags: — by jpwhitaker on October 28, 2008

Much time is spent encouraging job seekers to be prepared for their interview. However, interviewers need to be prepared also! Here are 4 points to consider before you meet with your next candidate.
 
1. Review the resume in advance. Become familiar with the job titles and major responsibilities listed so you can refer to them comfortably [...]

Ten Tips to Land the Ideal Job

Categories: Job Seeker Tips — Tags: , , — by jpwhitaker on June 24, 2008

In my book, “Interviewing by Example” (available on Amazon.com), I encourage job interviewers to hone their interviewing skills and assess themselves regularly. Job seekers should continually improve their job search and interviewing skills as well. Here are 10 self-evaluation questions for job seekers.
Do you-

Know what job will be right for you? (focus on [...]

ARE YOU LEGAL?

Categories: Interviewer Tips — Tags: , — by jpwhitaker on November 5, 2007

by Janis Whitaker, JP Whitaker & Associates

There is a lot of talk about what an interviewer should ask during an interview. But, do you know what NOT to ask? Take this short quiz and find out. Can you ask…

1. How old are you?
2. What schools have you attended and when?
3. Do your [...]

PREPARE FOR YOUR INTERVIEW: 5 EASY STEPS

Categories: Job Seeker Tips — Tags: , — by jpwhitaker on October 26, 2007

by Janis Whitaker, JP Whitaker & Associates
Here are 5 easy, but important steps to complete before you arrive at your next interview:
1. Review your job competencies and skills. I am not talking about job titles or the duties you have performed, but what skills were needed to perform those jobs. For example, an executive secretary [...]

THE 8 SECOND RESUME

Categories: Job Seeker Tips — Tags: , , — by jpwhitaker on

by Janis Whitaker, JP Whitaker & Associates
     Ever wonder how important your resume is in catching the eye of a company? Recently, I was talking with a recruiter. He informed me, he spends an average of 8 seconds looking at each resume! He skims the page looking for key words (particular skills, degrees, and experience)and [...]