plus 1, 'Tis the Season to Be Shopping -- For a New Job - Yahoo Finance

'Tis the Season to Be Shopping -- For a New Job - Yahoo Finance

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 05:11 AM PST

Press Release Source: Jobvite On Tuesday November 23, 2010, 8:00 am EST

BURLINGAME, CA--(Marketwire - 11/23/10) - Black Friday marks the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season but this year, many Americans will be in the market for new jobs as well as gifts. A recent Jobvite survey found that 110.5 million Americans are actively seeking or open to a new job -- and that those best positioned to find a new role cultivate career resources and networks continually. With recent positive signs for gradual job growth in the New Year, savvy job seekers can get a jump on their next positions -- and the competition -- by using the holidays to shop for jobs. Employers can get a jump on hiring and job seekers can give a gift through sharing new opportunities on Jobvite Share, a free social recruiting site.

Online advertised job vacancies rose 113,700 in October to 4,409,800, following an increase of 59,900 in September*; and with four in five firms in the S&P 500 reporting growing revenue in the last three months, the foundation for hiring growth in 2011 is set. There will be plenty of competition for these new jobs; in addition to unemployed job seekers, the Jobvite survey found that two-thirds of those already employed are open to a new job or actively looking.

Those considering a job change can follow the example of the Proactive Career Managers profiled in the Jobvite Survey, Job Seeker Nation 2010. These employees, who make up 53% of the working population, continually cultivate professional relationships and resources to increase their career opportunities. Social networking pays off for enterprising job seekers: 44% of all job seekers cited referrals and/or social networks as the source of their most recent job.

"There's no reason to wait till the New Year to lay the groundwork for your next job. The holiday season is a natural time to pay attention to your professional network as well as your personal connections," said Dan Finnigan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jobvite. "One of the best ways to build strong connections is to help out others; if you know of a good opportunity, share it with your network."

Employers and job seekers can use Jobvite Share, a free social recruiting site, to share job listings in social networks or anywhere on the web. Anyone can enter a job URL, distribute the information on the social web, target referrals in their networks and track results. It's a free and easy way to help jobs find people.

The dedicated job shopper will see new and interesting positions pop up every day; refer one of these jobs or enter your own at Jobvite Share.

Shopping and Chocolate -- Imagine being surrounded by chocolate all day as a store manager for a premium brand!

Sports Fans -- Quarterback the online media operations of a major sports brand.

Resort to Paradise -- Manage all aspects of a luxury resort with an aloha spirit.

Turkey Lovers -- As a wildlife biologist, are you more interested in conserving turkey habitats than consuming the bird?

Fashionista/Constructionista -- Build the perfect retail environment for a luxury brand.

Peppermint, Pumpkin or Eggnog? -- Create everyone's favorite flavors as an ice cream maker.

Travel -- There are companies who make flying fun; you can create a wow experience for customers at this one.

An Evergreen Holiday -- You can be in the holiday spirit all year long as a buyer for this retail chain.

Cookie Caper -- Making cookies takes talent; run the HR operation for this delicious brand.

Wrap It Up -- Set the stage for the holidays as an art director for greeting cards.

* The Conference Board, Nov. 2010

About Jobvite
Jobvite is the only recruiting platform that delivers real-time recruiting intelligence with innovative technology for the evolving social web. Leading, fast-growing companies today use Jobvite's applicant tracking, CRM and social sourcing solutions to target the right talent and build the best teams. Jobvite is a complete, modular Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform which can optimize the speed, cost-effectiveness and ease of recruiting for any company.

For more information, visit www.jobvite.com, see product videos and engage with us on Twitter and Facebook.

For data on how employees are utilizing social networks to enhance their careers, see the Job Seeker Nation 2010.

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Set goals to get career on the right path - Cincinnati.com

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 02:20 AM PST

Careers

Updated: 3:33 am | November 23, 2010

By Michael Crom • Gannett • November 23, 2010

Question: I just finished my goal of passing the bar exam and just previous to that I started a new job. I am wondering what is next. I have accomplished two of my long-term goals and now I would like to set some new and exciting goals for myself. What is the best way for me to go about this?

Answer: Congratulations on your recent achievements, they are certainly something to be proud of. Setting goals is the best way to keeping yourself on track to achieving them. Here is some advice on setting your career-related goals:

- Talk to others in your situation. Many other individuals have been or are currently in your shoes. Talk to them. Ask your friends if they have friends taking the same route as you. They can give you new insight or a plan of action.

- Write down your goals. Writing down your goals will help you remember them and keep on track. Put these goals in two categories (short-term goals and long-term goals) to set a timeline for when you want to achieve these goals.

- Set intermediate goals. Setting intermediate steps to your end goal can help you see how things are progressing or how things need to be altered to meet your goal.

- Prioritize your goals. Be realistic on which goals are important to you and when you want to reach them. Wanting to accomplish all your goals at once can deter you from accomplishing any of them.

- Reward yourself. You've already accomplished some of your career goals. Reward yourself with a vacation or something you've always wanted to keep up the good work and motivation.

Michael Crom is executive vice president of Dale Carnegie Training. For advice on work issues, visit www.dalecarnegie.com or e-mail carnegiecoach@dalecarnegie.com.