Resume writing services are bad for you!
A resume writing service on a job site is like a photo enhancement service on a matrimonial site!
Till about ten years ago, as an employer, I used to form a part of my opinion about candidates based on how they have presented themselves on the resume. I used to be able to get insights into [...]
Application overload and how to cope with it
One of the first signs of recovery is the increase in advertised job openings. Based on what we have seen recently on JobsByRef.com, I am happy to announce that that it appears that the days of the recession are ending.
One thing we have noticed, however, is what is called “application overload”. What is happening is [...]
Networking - Today’s Mantra for all Professionals
The word networking has become a very common term with nearly all professionals who are seeking a career. In fact networking has become very important for the credibility of each individual and his ability to grow professionally.
The number of valuable and influential contacts that can be gained from networking is quite surprising to a lot [...]
How to stand out in a crowd of boring resumes?
I bet a lot of you spend hours trying to make the perfect resume to get the attention of the prospective employer. You employ resume writers to use eloquent language to express what you have accomplished in your career. Yet after going through the pains, you just don’t hear back from the employer.
You bet, there are [...]
Job search made easier now.
We have made it easier for you to search for jobs right from the JobsByRef.com home page. Now you can search for jobs:
by clicking on the Job link in the menu bar at the top of any page on JobsByRef.com
by directly entering the keyword and location in the form below the menu bar on the [...]
Import your contacts and build your connections
We showed you how you can build your conections easily on JobsbyRef.com a while back by importing your contacts from Gmail and Yahoo. We have now made the process a lot simpler based on your feedback.
Also, now we have made it easier for you to import your contacts from LinkedIn, Google Apps mail, Orkut, Microsoft [...]
Helping the 2009 batch find employment
This year, campus recruitment has been real bad in most colleges and I am guessing that the situation is similar at your college as well.
In view of this, I would like to suggest a few things we, as alumni, can do to improve the job opportunities of the current batch.
Simple math:
Let us say each batch (in each [...]
Obama-Biden administration encourage on-line job application process
Did you know that you can apply for a job in the Obama-Biden administration on-line?
Following is what the process they encourage prospective job seekers to follow on their website change.gov :
Application Process:
1. Please complete and submit the on-line Expression of Interest Form below.
2. Within a few days, you will receive an email with a link to [...]
Satyam employees your credibility is more important
What if Satyam Shuts down tomorrow?
Not trying to scare anyone, but looking at a possibility of what happens if Satyam shuts down soon. What happens to the 53,000 odd employees of Satyam?
In the current climate, it looks like no company is completely safe. With the financial crisis on one side, escalation of situation with Pakistan [...]
1.5 lakh Job openings in Telecom companies
The start of a new year has brought in some good news for job seekers. The telecom companies in India will require anywhere from 100,000 to 150,000 additional hands to work in their companies. Majority of the job openings are in the middle to senior management levels. Looks like there is going to be a [...]