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If you had enough sending your CV to the recruiters via Job boards, and not really hearing much back from them (besides the auto responses) you might give a try the Social Media for Recruitment – Jobs Market site. How does it work? Just put your profile on, and it is visible online immediately. You can even write your own blog there, and present yourself, your career, your achievements, your interests.

When you publish your profile on the Social Network site as opposed to just another CV database in some job board, your Profile is free to all Employers and they can contact you directly without any burdens. You then choose who do you want to accept and embrace with. Recruitment Social Networks Jobs Market is the future of recruitment. You can publish your existing blog on it, the RSS, the Twitter,….

Worky.com is a new Irish Recruitment Social Networking site.

When you write a good CV for your next Job in Ireland, make sure you do not apply to it on the Jobs sites. Since according to Worky – Job sites don’t work.

Here you can find more about Worky.

What to do with a CV? Upload it to the databases. The employment statistics show us that far more candidates are getting hired by uploading the CV to the online databases than just applying for the jobs on the jobs sites and sending it to the employers. Uploading your CV to the online CV databases assures you will be found when the recruiters will need you (not when you need a job – and send the m the CV out of a blue!). Sending a speculative CV to an Employer creates work on their end. Storing it in the CV database makes your CV available when they will have a need for it. So be there – be found.

There are classic Irish Jobs Sites you can upload your CV to or if you are looking for a project Work – there is an Irish site Flexitimers.

Get your CV in the right CV databases to be found when the employers will need new staff member with your skills. Be found when the right time comes!

Read more about: Flexitimers on Jobs Blog

Excellent workshop in Dublin on Saturday 25th April. The chance to work with two of Ireland leading Career Experts – Paul Mullan & Jane Downes. The workshop will focus on Job Search Strategies, Impact CV’s and Interview Skills. This is a MUST ATTEND for anyon out of work or changing careers. As we are all aware the job market is highly competitive in Ireland – fewer jobs and more cometition for them. You must stand out at every stage – finding the jobs, targeting the jobs and performing at interview.

The workshop will help jobseekers in three key areas –

Finding Jobs – effective job hunting

Targeting Jobs – Make your CV stand out

Landing job offers – Performance at interview.

If you would like more information or to book a place please email paul@measurability.ie (please quote the site you found the workshop details on). Full workshop details below

This powerful workshop is led by two of Irelands leading “on the ground” Career Experts – Jane Downes of Clearview Coaching Group & Paul Mullan of Measurability. It will enable the opportunity to access expert opinion and advice in three key areas;

• Job Search Strategies – How to access the hidden job market.
• CV’s & Cover Letters – How to market yourself & get more interviews
• Essential Interviewing Skills – How to sell yourself & get more job offers

Workshop & Booking Details

Date: Sat 25th April 2009
Venue: Bewleys Hotel Dublin Airport
Address Baskin Lane Cloghran, Dublin
Workshops: 2 separate workshops – morning and afternoon
Time: 10.00 – 1.00pm & 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Cost: €120

Each workshop is limited to 15 places so book now to avoid disappointment – email paul@measurability.ie or via booking for contact us

Securing a successful salary review and pay rise depends on two key areas – your preparation and your performance at the meeting. Below I have outlined a number of key points to consider during any salary review meeting.

Ensure you DO the following

Outline the reasons for requesting the raise in salary.
Explain about additional responsibilities or projects that you are willing to take on after a positive review.
List how you can contribute in the following year and how you plan to add additional value and earn your higher salary.
Ensure that you make a point of stating how satisfied you are with company, job and colleagues
Believe that a salary increase is possible and remember that salary negotiations are an opportunity to impress your manager with your negotiating and interpersonal skills

Ensure you DON’T do the following

Do not just demand a rise just because you think you are worth it. If you talk the talk ensure you walk the walk and provide evidence to back your request.
Do not back your manager into a corner without any room for negotiation
Do not expect an immediate decision as your boss may not have the power to give you what you want.
Do not threaten to leave as this is unprofessional and you might actually get your wish.
Do not be aggressive, rude or arrogant. A bit obvious but you would be surprised about the stories I hear about these meetings.

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Paul Mullan is a Career Doctor for the Independent in Ireland. Every few weeks he offers free advice to readers across a range of career issues. You will find the Career Doctor column in Irish Independent Jobs & Careers section every Thursday. Below are two of the more recent questions and answers as they are quite topical in this market place.

CV & Job Hunting explains the importance of getting your CV and Job Search Strategies right.

Upskill in Ireland explains why you should upskill and the benefits of upskilling.

There is no point haveing a great CV is employers or recruiters never see it. I often meet jobseekers who complain that they are not securing interviews only to find that they are not distributing their CV. Here is a great article on how to manage job hunting. Job Hunting Strategies – Career Consultant offeres excellent advice about using agencies, using job boards, networking and much more.

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“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there” – Lewis Carroll

It is important to have a clear goal when job hunting. A lack of focus or direction may result in ending up in the wrong job BUT it will also be picked up by recruiters and employers and may go against you in the recruitment process.

It is important to clearly define what it is you want answering some of the following questions
What role/roles do you want?
What geographic location will you consider?
What industry are you targeting?
What size of company – Multinational or SME?
What salary/ package do you require?

By answering these questions at this early stage it can help you focus your efforts and those of any 3rd party representing you helping you get the job and conditions you want. But most importantly when it comes to selling yourself at interview you will be able to get your message across clear.

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