AOL Jobs http://jobs.aol.com/articles AOL Jobs http://o.aolcdn.com/os/careers/images/AOL_jobs_logo.png AOL Jobs http://jobs.aol.com/articles en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/8 Ways To Turn A Lead Into A Jobhttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/05/16/top-8-ways-turn-lead-job/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/05/16/top-8-ways-turn-lead-job/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/05/16/top-8-ways-turn-lead-job/#commentsYou're looking for a job and someone tells you, "Speak with Joe Smith. He may be able to help you." But if you're like most people, you don't know how to turn the lead into a job. This plan will maximize your chances:

1. Ask for an introduction. Rather than contacting the lead, ask your referrer if s/he'd be willing to introduce you to the lead. Chemistry is usually best in-person but a Google Hangout or even teleconference will do.]]>company researchfollow upjob searchjob search adviceMarty Nemko2013-05-16T08:00:00+00:00Millennials: Expect To Be Underemployed Unless You Do This ...http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/05/09/millennials-underemployed-careers/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/05/09/millennials-underemployed-careers/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/05/09/millennials-underemployed-careers/#commentsFifty-four percent of college graduates under 25 are unemployed or doing a job that doesn't require a college degree: waiter, retail clerk, receptionist, and so on. That is according to an analysis of government data conducted for The Associated Press.

People can debate what's causing that horrific statistic -- the educational system, political decisions, social mores or something else altogether. But something all could agree on is that many twenty-somethings could use some help.]]>bachelors degreefirst jobjob marketJobMarketmillenialstough loveunderemployedMarty Nemko2013-05-09T08:05:00+00:00Job Hunters: It's Time To Up Your Social Media Gamehttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/05/02/social-media-job-search-tactics/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/05/02/social-media-job-search-tactics/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/05/02/social-media-job-search-tactics/#commentsToday's job seekers feel almost obligated to use LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter lest they be viewed as Luddites. But they're also hearing that social media may not be as effective as has been hyped. What social media strategies actually work in landing a job?]]>facebookjob searchlinkedinMarty Nemkosocial media job searchtwitterMarty Nemko2013-05-02T08:10:00+00:00After The Boston Bombings: How To Get A Job Fighting Terroristshttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/04/23/counterterrorism-jobs-after-the-boston-bombing/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/04/23/counterterrorism-jobs-after-the-boston-bombing/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/04/23/counterterrorism-jobs-after-the-boston-bombing/#commentsSeptember 11th spawned many new jobs and an even greater desire for people to apply for them. The same will likely be true because of the Boston Marathon bombings. This post may help you find a job in counterterrorism that's right for you.]]>boston bombingboston bombingsBoston Marathon bombingscounter terrorismcounter terrorism joblaw enforcementpoliceterrorismMarty Nemko2013-04-23T07:48:00+00:008 New Ways To Look For A Jobhttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/04/18/new-job-search-tips/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/04/18/new-job-search-tips/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/04/18/new-job-search-tips/#commentsSometimes it feels that job searching hasn't changed in eons: Write a resume, network, answer ads, interview. And you've been using just those to land a job without success. So you're craving something new.

Even in our highly-digitized era, I don't believe the cloud can replace coffee -- that is, sitting down over a cup of coffee with a potential job lead. That said, the internet continues to yield new tools, job search strategies, and factors to consider. Here's the latest crop:]]>bloggingcareer sonarjob searchLinkedInmarty nemkoonline portfolioonline resumeMarty Nemko2013-04-18T11:00:00+00:00The Simple Truth About Finding A Jobhttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/04/11/job-search-tips/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/04/11/job-search-tips/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/04/11/job-search-tips/#commentscold callingjob search tipsrecruitingrecruitmenttransferrable skillsMarty Nemko2013-04-11T10:12:00+00:00What A Job Search On Steroids Looks Likehttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/04/04/job-search-tips-speedy/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/04/04/job-search-tips-speedy/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/04/04/job-search-tips-speedy/#commentsWhat's the first word that comes to your mind when I say the phrase, "Finding a job?"

Fun? More likely it's something like "long, "hard," or "painful."

Maybe you can avoid that long, hard slog with one or more of these quickie
approaches to landing a job:]]>cold callsjob search advicesandwich boardsself promotionspeedy job searchMarty Nemko2013-04-04T08:58:00+00:006 Habits of Remarkably Successful Peoplehttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/03/28/six-habits-successful-people/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/03/28/six-habits-successful-people/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/03/28/six-habits-successful-people/#commentsI've had the privilege of being career coach to some of the world's most successful people: from college presidents to Fortune 50 C-level executives to world-class scientists. Here are commonalities among them:]]>career successsuccesssuccess at worksuccessfulMarty Nemko2013-03-28T08:39:00+00:00How To Find A Job That Is A Good 'Fit'http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/03/21/career-good-fit-match-skills/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/03/21/career-good-fit-match-skills/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/03/21/career-good-fit-match-skills/#commentsIt's the core question for most workers: What career should I pick?

If you're looking for quick-and-dirty, try the Department of Labor's Skills Profiler. It inventories your skills and suggests matching careers.]]>career assessmentscareer changeExpert Advicefind a career that is a good fitmarty nemkonew-careerMarty Nemko2013-03-21T08:51:00+00:00How To Answer The 'Salary Requirement' Questionhttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/03/14/salary-raise-negotiation-tips/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/03/14/salary-raise-negotiation-tips/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/03/14/salary-raise-negotiation-tips/#commentsYou apply for a job: "What are your salary requirements?" Gulp.

You're offered a job: "Is the salary acceptable?" Gulp.

You want a raise: "Well, how much do you want?" Gulp.]]>hourly ratehourly wagenegotiate salarysalaryMarty Nemko2013-03-14T08:34:00+00:00Job Retraining Programs: How To Get Retrained On The Cheaphttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/03/03/job-retraining-programs-cheap/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/03/03/job-retraining-programs-cheap/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/03/03/job-retraining-programs-cheap/#commentsBefore you get too eager to line up for the free money, it's only fair to tell you that even if retraining is free, you incur a big cost: your time.]]>career funded educationcareer trainingExpert Advicejob retraining programsjob trainingNew CareerMarty Nemko2013-03-03T08:37:00+00:00How To Make Work More Funhttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/02/28/motivation-work-fun/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/02/28/motivation-work-fun/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/02/28/motivation-work-fun/#commentsMany people are motivated to do tasks by knowing they're being productive, contributing to society, and/or providing good income for their family. Other people are more motivated by pleasure: Will this activity be fun? Unless a task is fun and/or easy, they're tempted to procrastinate. If the latter sounds like you, you might find it helpful to frequently ask yourself, "What's a fun way to do it?"]]>fun jobshave fun at workmotivation and workmotivation at workmotivation to workoffice funMarty Nemko2013-02-28T08:29:00+00:00Career Lessons From ... A Dog?http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/02/14/career-lessons-dog-pets/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/02/14/career-lessons-dog-pets/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/02/14/career-lessons-dog-pets/#comments
You can learn career lessons from books, professors, and mentors. But from ... a dog? Yes, here's what I discovered when I adopted my dog Einstein. After rejecting a pound-full of scary and/or ugly curs, I came upon an white bundle of cuteness and sweetness. He kept pawing on the cage, "Take me! Take me out!"

Normally, I virtually deify intelligence, but at that moment I ignored the experts' urging that, before adopting, I assess a dog's trainability. That sweet cutie was mine. Career lesson: Look your best and be as nice as possible. Those may matter more than your competence, alas.]]>career advicecareer advice from my dogcareer advice from your dogcareer lessonsdogs at workjobs with dogsjobswithdogslessons from animalsMarty Nemko2013-02-14T08:06:00+00:00Winning At Office Politics Without Selling Your Soulhttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/02/07/office-politics-promotions-tricks/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/02/07/office-politics-promotions-tricks/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/02/07/office-politics-promotions-tricks/#comments

I'd love to think we get ahead purely on the merits but, alas, that's naive. Even the most meritorious employee is wise to play office politics. That means taking steps to ensure you're liked, especially by people in a position to affect your career. Plus you must at least neutralize enemies, for example, someone who is jealous of you.]]>coworkersget ahead at workgetting aheadoffice politicswater coolerworkplace politicsworkplacepoliticsMarty Nemko2013-02-07T08:09:00+00:00Practical Ways To Stop Procrastinatinghttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/01/31/procrastination-overcome-ambition/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/01/31/procrastination-overcome-ambition/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/01/31/procrastination-overcome-ambition/#comments

Everyone knows that ambition is key to success. If you're not naturally driven, acquiring ambition can feel like an impossibility. While I can't promise I can turn a torpid procrastinator into a dynamo, I have been able to help my clients see moderate improvement. And one of the world's top experts on procrastination privately told me, "Marty, I gotta tell you. After all these years, I've come to believe no one can cure procrastination."]]>increase productivityprocrastinationproductivity appsstop procrastinatingtask managementtime managementwhat is productivityMarty Nemko2013-01-31T07:43:00+00:00How To Get Ahead At Work: What I Wish My Parents Told Mehttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/01/24/how-to-do-life-what-i-wish-my-parents-told-me/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/01/24/how-to-do-life-what-i-wish-my-parents-told-me/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/01/24/how-to-do-life-what-i-wish-my-parents-told-me/#comments

Don't let my bio fool you. My career has had its travails. I had to learn the following things the hard way. I share them with you here in hopes that you don't have to.]]>career advicecareer lessonscareer tipshow to get aheadjob tipslife secretslife tipsnever told mesecrets of lifetips from parentsMarty Nemko2013-01-24T08:45:00+00:00Best Jobs For 2013 And Beyondhttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/01/17/fastest-growing-best-careers/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/01/17/fastest-growing-best-careers/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/01/17/fastest-growing-best-careers/#comments

Most lists of "best" careers are based mainly on U.S. Department of Labor information. That is inadequate for determining the growing careers of 2013 for a number of reasons:
  • Often the information was collected years ago.
  • Some of the information is supplied by each field's professional association, which has an interest in making the career appear desirable.
  • Department of Labor reports offer only objective statements. Not everything important can be reduced to an objective fact.
]]>best growing careers 2013best jobs 2013fastest-growing careersjobs for 2013jobs in 2013jobs in demandMarty Nemko2013-01-17T08:08:00+00:0013 Ways To Kick Off Your 2013 Job Searchhttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/01/10/13-ways-to-kick-off-your-2013-job-search/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/01/10/13-ways-to-kick-off-your-2013-job-search/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/01/10/13-ways-to-kick-off-your-2013-job-search/#comments

"I'll wait til after the holidays to start my job search." Well, the holidays are over; no more excuses. It's time to look for that job.

Here are the 13 job search strategies that work best:]]>job searchjob search in 2013job searching in 2013new careernew yearNew Years resolutionsnewyear 2013Marty Nemko2013-01-10T08:26:00+00:00The Biggest Job Trends To Be Ready For In 2013http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/01/02/the-biggest-job-trends-in-2013/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/01/02/the-biggest-job-trends-in-2013/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/01/02/the-biggest-job-trends-in-2013/#commentsjob trends in 2013

My job forecasts over the past decade have been reasonably accurate. For example, 12 of the 13 predictions I made in the latest edition of my book, Cool Careers for Dummies, have come to pass. I was wrong about No. 13, thankfully: I predicted another 9/11-scale terrorist attack in the U.S. and, in turn, another explosion in Homeland Security hiring.

So, even though it's said that he who lives by the crystal ball eats broken glass, I dare sally forth yet again.]]>2013 careers2013careerscareer predictionsemployment trendsjob predictionsjob trendsjob trends in 2013newyear 2013newyear2013trendstrends 2013workplace predictionsMarty Nemko2013-01-02T08:00:00+00:00New Year's Career Resolutions: 11 Worth Making -- And Keepinghttp://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/12/27/new-years-career-resolutions-/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/12/27/new-years-career-resolutions-/http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/12/27/new-years-career-resolutions-/#comments

I hope you'll find at least one of these career- and life-boosting resolutions worth making and maybe even worth keeping:]]>advance your careercareer advicecareer resolutionschange at workmarty nemkonew year career resolutionsnew year resolutionsNew Years career resolutionsNew Years resolutionsnewyear 2013personal changepersonal resolutionsMarty Nemko2012-12-27T08:43:00+00:00