PODCAST: Inside the Hiring Process

The Schegg Group's Mary Anne Calabrese joins Chris to detail what happens inside the hiring process. Learn new tips that may get you hired!

Welcome new Westchester employers

Please welcome the following new employers to WestchesterCountyJobs.com

Veterinary Technician
Lewisboro, NY
Cross River Animal Hospital
ENTRY LEVEL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
White Plains, NY
The VIII
Computer Engraver
Elmsford, NY
The Sign Works Inc.
Sales Associate
Stamford, CT
Greenview Construction
Cable Technicians Job Fair
Mamaroneck, NY
Omni Engineering LLC
Executive Assistant - Marketing - Temporary - Immediate Start
White Plains, NY
W.J. Deutsch
Landscape Gardening Foreman
Brewster, NY
John Jay Landscape Development Ltd.
Lawn, Tree & Shrub Care Manager/Working Foreman
Brewster, NY
John Jay Landscape Development Ltd.
Landscape Construction Foreman
Brewster, NY
John Jay Landscape Development Ltd.
Direct Care
Mt. Kisco, NY
Ability Beyond Disability
BOOKKEEPER
PORT CHESTER, NY
VITOLITE ELECTRIC SALES CO.,INC
Food Demonstration
pelham, NY
Lazy 8 Specialty Food

10 tips for job hunters in 2012

Welcome to the 2012 job hunting season, its officially open with the new year and the first day back to work.

January is almost always the busiest hiring month of the year thanks to new budgets being unleashed into the recruiting wild. Many of you will be looking for a new gig this year so here's what you really NEED to know about today's job market.

1. Hiring will be better than last year. Economists expect an average of 175,000 new jobs to be created each month. Things are slowly getting better.

2. The resume black hole still exists. Even if you submit your resume into an ATS (applicant tracking system) its always a good idea to find another way into the company and get your resume in front of an actual person.

3. It's still a "buyers market", at least in most industries. Many employers are still looking for an 'exact DNA match" to their open positions.

4. Age discrimination is still rampant. You need to fight it. Here are some links to help.

5. It's always better to have your resume written by a professional resume writer. Make an investment, get it done.

6. Hiring cycles are still long and drawn out. Be patient after your first interview. There are lots of variables that go into making a hiring decision.

7. When search for jobs online, ignore the job date. If its 2-3 weeks old there is still a very good chance the job is still open and the company is still interviewing.

8. When using job search engines realize they aren't as inclusive as you think. They now only index those companies/job boards that pay them. You still need to seek out the niche and local job boards in your field. You must maximize your search.

9. Tap the hidden job market. Look for companies that are growing and take any job to get your foot in the door. You'll have more job security in the long run.

10. Realize technology is changing the way we work. You need to keep up with it. Don't be left behind.

Thanks for reading and happy hunting everyone. Go get'em!

Passionate about the Hidden Job Market

Career Coach Mary Elizabeth Bradford stops by to tell us why job seekers need to tap the hidden job market. Start the 2012 job hunting season, download this podcast today!

Multiple Ways to Find a Job (podcast)

Listen as Chris details various ways, some creative, some not to find a job.

Elmford company seeks Accounting Assistant

Real Estate Development firm is looking for an Accounting Assistant to support its busy Accounting function. Successful candidate will posses: ability to multi-task, work independently while prioritizing and meeting deadlines.

Successful candidate will be able to demostrate excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills. Candidate must be computer literate with good working knowledge of QuickBooks, Word, Excel and Outlook;

[view full job description]

Text Message Sales Agents Needed in Tri-State

SenText Solutions provides a "service" that enables local merchants the ability to "capture" the cell phone numbers of all their customers so they can send a text message to all their customers at the exact same time about specials, promotions, discounts, etc.

You'll be the first to talk to merchants about this exciting new service!

-Base
-Lifetime Residuals
-Benefits
-Earnings :

1st year: 50-75k
2nd year: 75-100k
3rd year: 100k plus

[APPLY HERE]

We're currently looking to fill positions in the following areas:

Nassau/Suffolk County
5 Boroughs
New Jersey
Westchester County
All CT Counties
All MA Counties
All RI Counties

We seek highly motivated direct sales professionals with strong prospective skills, presentation skills, and closing skills.

[APPLY HERE]