Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Who has the worst job in the world?



Funny image about what's the worst job in the world. There are far worse things than what you think you may be going through right now. Be grateful with what you have, if you have a job - at least you're earning something every month. Job opportunities are out there, but finding the right fit is never easy.

Every year new graduates enter the job market as applicants and compete for job openings that are sometimes just not what they are looking for. But because of the need, we have to suck it up and just start with something


Monday, May 21, 2012

You Know Your Resume is Bad When...




Caroline M.L. Potter wrote this great article on Monster.com entitled - The Biggest Resume Mistake You Can Make. I took inspiration from this article and crafted the one below. Basically the biggest mistakes can cost you your job and you know your resume is bad when



Your resume betrays you

In Potter's article she starts with the question -- How can a resume betray a job seeker? It's not just typos or poor formatting. "The biggest flaw for a resume is when it fails to showcase a person's accomplishments, contributions and results, and instead spouts a job description of each position he's held," says Lauren Milligan, founder of ResuMayDay, a resume-writing and career-coaching firm based near Chicago.

Three tips from Caroline Potter's article in Monster.com to avoid that fatal betrayal

1. Think Big

Whatever jobs you've held -- be it as an assistant or a CEO -- think beyond the everyday tasks of your position. "People get bogged down in the day-to-day details of their jobs, but when it comes to your resume, you've got to get out of the clutter and ask yourself, 'What does this work mean?'" Milligan says.

If a manager is hiring for an administrative assistant, he already knows what an admin does and doesn't want to see a resume that says an applicant can type and answer a phone. "You have to go beyond that to point out your specific strengths," Milligan says.

Start by having big-picture conversations about what you do and how it serves the organization as a whole. "If you're in a support position, consider how successful the person you support is and how you help her do her job better," Milligan says. "What role do you have in her successes? Those are your accomplishments."

2. Be Clear

Focusing on your accomplishments rather than your specific responsibilities will help keep your resume concise. "There's a huge difference between a resume and the Great American Novel," says Milligan. "The resumes I'm most proud of summed up a 25-year career in a single page."

She urges job seekers to remember that resumes are typically skimmed for a mere six to eight seconds. "Make sure you're identifying the companies you worked for, how long you were there and if you earned a promotion," she says. "Those are things that people look for immediately." Also, if your job title is long and vague, tighten it up so that people immediately understand what you've done. For example, "Marketing Manager" is much more accessible than "Global Identity Architect."

Given the time you have to catch a recruiter's eye, a focused, accomplishment-driven resume is the way to go. "If you are loaded up on peripheral stuff, it's too hard for a hiring manager to find your story," Milligan says.

3. Get Real

What if you come up blank when trying to think about how you've helped build the big picture for your employer?

"A couple of times I've talked to people who insisted they just did their jobs and there's nothing special about them that jumps out," Milligan says. She's asked them outright if they're in the right position. "It's a difficult question to ask, but these people may be chasing the wrong job," she says.

She counsels clients that if they cannot speak about what they've done in terms of enhancing the position or the company, "You may be just punching a clock -- and you and your employer deserve more."

Look for other opportunities in which you can contribute and grow professionally. You'll enjoy a more rewarding career and have a more successful resume.

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Looking for a Job in Australia?


If you're looking for opportunities in Australia, here are 30 openings from Seek.com. Most of the positions here are either Marketing or research related because well, that's my interest. Sometimes I dream of working there someday with the great packages below, but I never really tried applying. Fear of the unknown I guess. May just try my luck one of these days though.

SHK
  • International organisation
  • Supportive culture
  • Strategic and pivotal position
Leading tech research organisation, which is geographically expanding, seeks a Infrastructure Research Manager to join their winning team.
$110K package + bonus ($120K OTE)
Sydney
SHK
  • International organisation
  • Supportive culture
  • Strategic and pivotal position
Leading tech research organisation, which is geographically expanding, seeks a Infrastructure Research Manager to join their winning team.
$110K package + bonus ($120K OTE)
Sydney
Bluefin Resources Pty Limited
Do you have 3 years + in research, with hands-on experience in the analysis of retail tracking studies?
Sydney
CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs

Everest Group Limited
  • Superb career opportunity
  • Supportive team environment
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits
An exciting opportunity is available in our R&D team for a Research and Development Technologist/Nutritionist.
Waikato
Hamilton
Bluefin Resources Pty Limited
Leading insurance brand is looking for a Strategy Researcher with strong advanced quantitative skills and analytical experience
Sydney
CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs

Bluefin Resources Pty Limited
This Global organization is a leader in strategic communications research working for some of Australia's largest and most important organisations.
$100000.00 - $135000.00 p.a.
Sydney
CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs

CCInternational Recruitment
• Have you a passion for the health care/pharmaceutical sector? • Market research agency experience? • Excellent analytical skills?
$50,000 - $64,999 + super depending on experience
Sydney

Graduate Careers Australia
Excellent opportunity to work in a stimulating and challenging social research environment in the higher education sector. Melb CBD
Melbourne
CBD & Inner Suburbs

Gaulter Russell – Specialist in Sales and Marketing
Are you passionate about researching vast amounts of data and interpreting trends and providing insightful solutions?
Auckland

Regional Development Australia Mid NorthCoast
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$50,000 - $54,999
Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast

Bluefin Resources Pty Limited
International agency with a boutique feel is looking for a specialist qualitative researcher who is smart and passionate about their trade.
$85k - $110k p.a.
Sydney
CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs

Colmar Brunton Research NZ
Bring your Quant experience to a high performing, passionate and fun quant team. Manage key clients and build strong relationships with clients.
Auckland
Rodney & North Shore

Resources Group
Online Media, TV, Radio, Press, Outdoor ... Calling all media researchers or an experienced Market Researcher with a passion for media!!!
$50k - $100k
Sydney

Talent2
Members services organisation known for its collaborative environment and great work life balance is seeking a marketing specialist.
$100,000 including super
Sydney
CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs

Michael Page Marketing
  • Broad role covering a wide range of marketing activities
  • Located in outer eastern suburbs
Successful automotive company looking for an experienced marketing coordinator to support all areas of their marketing initiatives.
Melbourne
CBD & Inner Suburbs
SEEK Ltd
  • Drive SEEK’s Trade Marketing events,trade shows & client entertainment functions
  • High Street location and Casual clothes every day!
  • Competitive Salary and Awesome Perks
Lead the SEEK Trade Marketing events, trade shows, client entertainment functions, forums and PR comm’s!
Competitive Salary
Melbourne
CBD & Inner Suburbs
SEEK Ltd
  • Drive SEEK’s Trade Marketing events,trade shows & client entertainment functions
  • High Street location and Casual clothes every day!
  • Competitive Salary and Awesome Perks
Lead the SEEK Trade Marketing events, trade shows, client entertainment functions, forums and PR comm’s!
Competitive Salary
Melbourne
CBD & Inner Suburbs
Treble Cone
  • Fantastic diverse marketing opportunity
  • Be part of the management team at NZ's most iconic ski field
  • Full time and based in the picturesque resort town of Wanaka
New Zealand’s most iconic ski field, Treble Cone is seeking a talented and proven marketing professional
Otago
Queenstown & Wanaka
Kingfisher Recruitment
  • Well established property group
  • Advance your marketing career
  • Fast paced environment and dynamic culture
Fast paced and dynamic culture - Well established property developer - Advance your marketing career
Melbourne
CBD & Inner Suburbs
Open Corporation
  • Unigue Company with Property Development, Funds Management and IT expertise
  • Heavily Brand and Customer Focussed
  • Diverse Marketing Role Working Across The Group
If you are an experienced Marketing Executive with a passion for property, this is the role for you. Excellent team, diverse role. Apply Now!
Melbourne
Bayside & South Eastern Suburbs
Specialist News Pty Ltd
Specialist News is looking for a casual sales & marketing assistant to help promote our respected online news services.
$20 - $24 per hour
Sydney
CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs

Robert Walters
Blue Chip Skincare & Beauty Company *** Excel Guru *** Fast paced,dynamic environment *** Excellent culture and benefits *** Competitive salary.
$80k - $90k p.a.
Sydney

Brady Australia Pty Ltd
Brady offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career with a global market leader that values growth and development. Come and join the team.
Sydney
South West & M5 Corridor

DOWNER NZ
* Pivotal role within a global organisation * Highly competitive remuneration package on offer * Variety plus! Stamp your mark.
Wellington
Porirua & Kapiti Coast

Unity4 Pty Ltd
  • Work from home - anywhere in Australia!!!
  • Full training provided
  • Supportive team environment
We are seeking confident, results-driven, Market Researchers to join our team! In return we will offer you a real work/life balance.
$20/hour +Super +Bonus
Gold Coast
Lara Jean Association Inc
Casual work with flexible hours, outbound Exp only, Excellent competitive hourly rate plus great commission. Limited training provided.
$20 - $24.99 per hour
Sydney
Southern Suburbs & Sutherland Shire

Resources Group
Identify, design, implement and deliver the very best research solutions to providing consulting services for leading FMCG brand names.
$100,000 - $110,000 + SUPER
Sydney

Bluefin Resources Pty Limited
Make an exciting move in your research career. Join a flourishing agency. Direct and mentor talented researchers. Be responsible for success.
$100k - $120k p.a.
Sydney
CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs

ESperille Pty Ltd
  • Immediate Start
  • Central CBD Location
  • 3-6 Month Contract Role Within Large Financial Services Group
Bring your strong marketing and analytical skills to this blended role within a well-known financial services institution.
$90-$100K Salary
Sydney
CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs
Monash University
We are currently seeking an Administration Officer to join the Marketing and Recruitment Group.
$67,446 - $77,471 pa (inc 17% super)
Melbourne
CBD & Inner Suburbs

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Are Men Paid More Than Women in the Work Place? Unfortunately So

The sad truth is that men are paid more than me. Based on the research conducted by Payscale. The explanation though is from the choice of careers - if you believe that. Of course, I would hope not - but more often than not, it is more common to see men who are software developers and construction managers.

What the infographic fails to take into account are women who work other types of jobs. Like those who work in Marketing, Information Technology, Graphic design, Sales and other types of management roles - the pay grades there may not be similar to the items below

People tend to segregate jobs and opportunities into gender biases. Unfortunately we are all prone to that.