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In this issue:
· Show Your Skills on your IT Resume · Three Critical Elements of a Successful Job Search · Will a Bigger Salary Make You Happier? · Hot Trends for Job Seekers ·
· Should you Bypass the Recruiter? ·
Job Vacancy Survey Unemployment Rate (SA)
May '05 - Jun. '05: 7.600 Workshops PPWFC offers a variety of workshops for all levels of job seekers. For more information on or to register for one of our workshops visit us at http://www.ppwfc.org. |
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Show Your Skills on your IT Resume Employers often screen candidates based on their technical skills, so job seekers naturally want to make sure they present their skills properly. As a result, creating a résumé skills section can be a struggle. Click here for more information. Three Critical Elements
of a Successful Job Search As any marketing guru will tell you, the success of a product launch depends on the quality of its advertising message, its exposure to a targeted audience, and the skill of its sales presenters. If any one of those critical elements is missing, revenues fall short of corporate goals. Click here for more complete list. Will a Bigger Salary Make
You Happier? In today’s consumer-driven society, it’s often assumed that bigger is better (the popularity of the Hummer as a city car is a prime example). So of course, many Americans may believe that the bigger the paycheck, the happier they will be. However, recent research suggests that this just isn’t so. Click here for complete article. Hot Trends for Job Seekers Is your résumé "so five minutes ago"? While job-hunting tactics don't go in and out of style as fast as, say, Uggs or ponchos, they do change over time. Keeping up with new developments can help you stand out from the crowd and land a new position. Click here for a list of trends. Should I Bypass the
Recruiter and Apply for the Job Directly? Question: I came across a job-board listing posted by a recruiter that seems like a dream match and was able to trace it to the employer. Now I am wondering if I should forward my resume to the recruiter, directly to the company, or both. If I approach the employer directly, would saying in a cover letter how I bypassed the recruiter and helped the company save money on search fees make me seem more attractive? Or would it be unethical for the employer to bypass the recruiter? Click here for The Wall Street Journal answer. Job Vacancy Survey The Summer Pikes Peak Region Job Vacancy Survey was conducted from July 8th through 27th, 2004. The goal of the survey is to provide current information on the demand for workers so that employers, job seekers, economic developers, educators, and workforce centers can make informed decisions in the Pikes Peak Region. Click here for full report. The major findings of the survey are: · An estimated 3,226 jobs are open for hire, up from 2,414 a year ago. · Of all employers, 12% have at least one vacancy and 6% have more than one. · The average wage for all vacancies is $13.10 per hour. · This year, 48% of the vacancies are considered not difficult to fill, compared to 58%, last year. · Full-time permanent positions comprise 78% of the vacancies and 20% are part-time permanent. Upcoming Hiring Events To see an up-to-date list of upcoming events, please see our web page at http://www.ppwfc.org/job_seekers_hiring_events.asp |
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