tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.comments2014-08-19T00:27:02.486-05:00springboard 501kevin fullertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16643279406108099428noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-51234287672392669862012-03-14T14:53:28.184-05:002012-03-14T14:53:28.184-05:00I am a sgt in the national gaurd and as an eight y...I am a sgt in the national gaurd and as an eight yr member as a deisel/track mechanic i feel that i am fully qualified for any job. I mean what do the hr depts do all day, not having enough man power to respond back to an applicant that has potential is no excuse republicans from the state of s.c. Didnt accept any money from the feds so my unit doesnt even have money to help out soldiers thats in a bind. Its frustrating because bill collectors dont understand and employers just arent hiring.Sgt Gaurdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408706904085464559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-13247215321221844092011-04-09T22:37:34.502-05:002011-04-09T22:37:34.502-05:00Awesome advice. Great post. Thanks!Awesome advice. Great post. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-48068571829867388562010-10-06T09:23:56.737-05:002010-10-06T09:23:56.737-05:00Unfortunately the current market has made it more ...Unfortunately the current market has made it more difficult to be able to show non-professional work and have it looked at the same way. With so many people out of jobs, the people hiring can be much pickier than in the past. And as someone who may be hiring again in the near future, I feel that I have to be absolutely assured that the person can do the job. I don't have the luxury to take risks like I might have in the past.<br /><br />However, great work is great work. If they are not convinced, volunteer to do a real-world project for them. Let them see what you can do within the constraints of a real project and a real deadline. The key is, do not let them have the work. They don't get it for free. You can show it to them so they can judge your abilities, but don't leave it with them. Most wouldn't use it anyway -- but it's best to play it safe.kevin fullertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16643279406108099428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-21858670854215092212010-09-21T10:23:28.184-05:002010-09-21T10:23:28.184-05:00This is an issue that comes up all the time. I, pe...This is an issue that comes up all the time. I, personally have been searching for a job in web/graphic design for some time (long story), and I know several others who are as well. I've often been asked if having spec work, student projects, pro-bono work, etc in your portfolio has as much weight as paid-for professional work. Unfortunately, it often seems that those hiring for jobs don't look at non-professional work the same way. <br /><br />I used to tell people that the quality of their work was what would get them hired, regardless of the type of work it was. With recent experience, though, I'm no longer convinced that's the case.<br /><br />It may have a lot to do with the economic climate and the fact that every position has become much more competitive with so many more people in the job-search market, but it seems like it's more than that. <br /><br />I welcome any thoughts or ideas.scottymailto:scott@scottyearton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-76044854635446633452010-05-20T21:38:56.777-05:002010-05-20T21:38:56.777-05:00fair enough.. good post.. might as well give the a...fair enough.. good post.. might as well give the audience the direct answer. Quality over quantity, hmm good idea. I think I will trim my portfolio..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07516104551370705897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-65460227816933194772010-04-28T10:11:06.778-05:002010-04-28T10:11:06.778-05:00Good advice. Looking forward to the next post.Good advice. Looking forward to the next post.Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481188427913589990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-22481286356107038382010-04-28T08:38:16.545-05:002010-04-28T08:38:16.545-05:00I have found there to be two key tactics to both g...I have found there to be two key tactics to both getting called and also eliciting a response from me (as a hiring manager):<br /><br />1.) Completely tailor the resume for the job. Its about <i>relevance</i>.<br />2.) Write a compelling cover letter that reflects personality and what you can bring to the table.Kevinhttp://www.graphicpush.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-57321244446067977232010-04-20T09:42:47.981-05:002010-04-20T09:42:47.981-05:00Great post, Kevin. I used to get so frustrated hav...Great post, Kevin. I used to get so frustrated having to wade through so many resumes to find the qualified few. Writing a resume can be intimidating but it's quite easy to differentiate yourself by following the points you lay out.Lisa Correuhttp://www.succeedafterschool.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-18176236513774154372010-04-19T10:10:45.524-05:002010-04-19T10:10:45.524-05:00Hi Kevin,
I loved your post and I have to say I a...Hi Kevin,<br /><br />I loved your post and I have to say I agree with many of the sentiments. I am also suprised at how many "mass email" resumes I receive where the job searcher has not even attempted to mask the fact that they are sending out the email to multiple companies. Showing a genuine interest in a specific company goes a long way when asking to becoming a member of that company!CuriousPixelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13638391519698303422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-4252112473542479982010-01-29T17:31:12.516-06:002010-01-29T17:31:12.516-06:00Well written Mike! You make all the right points a...Well written Mike! You make all the right points and you're a great example of how to persevere in this crappy market and land that job. Well done!Lisa Correuhttp://www.succeedafterschool.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-56301175431514477452009-12-14T06:05:20.186-06:002009-12-14T06:05:20.186-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-51306732689619733812009-12-04T09:17:25.380-06:002009-12-04T09:17:25.380-06:00Kids, this is one class you don't want to slee...Kids, this is one class you don't want to sleep through. Getting that first (and second, etc.) job is critically important to your path. All your efforts pay off here, but only if you find out how to get that job where you'll learn, be challenged, and gain respect.landahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03395800269227233106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-9359662550869739342009-11-22T06:04:00.313-06:002009-11-22T06:04:00.313-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-87556523085879494742009-11-19T19:08:03.743-06:002009-11-19T19:08:03.743-06:00Great commentary on the obvious!Great commentary on the obvious!One Woman's Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583825153877354947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-4819685584186264262009-11-18T16:14:24.408-06:002009-11-18T16:14:24.408-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-24767988673634153302009-11-17T07:17:15.010-06:002009-11-17T07:17:15.010-06:00Well put, Kevin. It says a lot about a potential c...Well put, Kevin. It says a lot about a potential candidate who exhibits the same comprehensive, positive effort into securing a job that an employer would expect to see on the job.RachelHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-74792722684495907192009-11-12T12:00:28.296-06:002009-11-12T12:00:28.296-06:00Hey Kevin its Devin from Grandview High School. i ...Hey Kevin its Devin from Grandview High School. i sent you an email with my url to my youtube page, here it is again if you haven't seen it yet.<br /><br />youtube.com/losers0ftomorrow<br /><br />just copy and paste it to your address bar if it doesn't make a link.Losers Of Tomorrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858149122434168762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-39907023883797137082009-11-10T19:38:19.372-06:002009-11-10T19:38:19.372-06:00Hello...I like your post,and I absolutely agree th...Hello...I like your post,and I absolutely agree that the positive attitude will help for everybody.Don't same that you are unemployed,ask everybody for information or help...I am a beginner blogger.Can you share me your tactic to make large traffic to my site without a large expenses?Literature and global Internet bussinesseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685737130156336814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-21686816549687380032009-10-31T15:04:10.639-05:002009-10-31T15:04:10.639-05:00This is a pertinent post for job seekers. What wou...This is a pertinent post for job seekers. What would you recommend to a college freshman or sophomore? I would gladly pass along your words of wisdom to the students in my freshman seminar.Katie Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07252276359535202348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-83873582871674154242009-10-30T20:14:28.743-05:002009-10-30T20:14:28.743-05:00Great post Kev. Staying on radar screens is so im...Great post Kev. Staying on radar screens is so important for job seekers. Continue to love your insights on job seeking and plan to send several of my PR students to it when I start teaching again in January.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258557556373610661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-2349751109982992222009-09-11T17:00:38.465-05:002009-09-11T17:00:38.465-05:00We took on a design intern for 2 way too short wee...We took on a design intern for 2 way too short weeks but she was immensely helpful in getting us through a really busy patch picking up some of the smaller projects.<br /><br />Especially at a small shop, if you are flexible and willing, you may not get paid, but can work on some real world pieces and impress some agency people in the process.<br /><br />Totally agree with your sentiments.Julie Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355386328685618048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-6355299720132264782009-09-11T14:35:09.785-05:002009-09-11T14:35:09.785-05:00I couldn't agree more. When you add to the fa...I couldn't agree more. When you add to the fact that I'm getting increasingly bad with remembering names and when/where I met someone I've only seen a time or two, a little reminder goes a very long way toward a good conversation.<br /><br />I've gotten into the habit of asking up front if they haven't volunteered the information within a minute or two. A simple, "I know we've met before, but would you mind telling me your name again so I'll remember next time?" is usually enough to get it going and doesn't completely come off sounding idiotic/forgetful.<br /><br />And I also agree that the event was great. I told JJ that it truly was one of the better ones we've had for a little while.Jeremy Fuksa: Creative Generalisthttp://themartinishaker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-58615228878931278362009-08-31T13:06:26.403-05:002009-08-31T13:06:26.403-05:00Experience IS more valuable than money. Just bein...Experience IS more valuable than money. Just being in a studio/agency for a meeting provides insight you may not have had.<br /><br />To further the point, I actually PAID money to get experience with Camp Portfolio. Worth every dime.Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481188427913589990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-14585222222116759882009-08-15T01:55:03.041-05:002009-08-15T01:55:03.041-05:00you post really great stuff. I definitely bookmark...you post really great stuff. I definitely bookmarked the blog, thanks for all your help and advice at the St. Louis conference.<br /><br />- Ken, University of MiamiUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15056617703470722435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542082112943474965.post-13325029798439628962009-07-10T19:18:32.765-05:002009-07-10T19:18:32.765-05:00One of my clients decided to create a new Marketin...One of my clients decided to create a new Marketing Communications Manager job a few weeks ago. Just sent emails to people who might know someone. Got more than 50 resumes in about a week. Cut it to 12 with some weekend reading. Cut it to 7. Did phone interviews with them. Cut it to 3. Did live interviews and will hire next week. All in less than a month.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com