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2010-02-05T11:08:00.000-05:00

This year, Americans are looking for every way to keep more of their money in their wallets, especially those currently searching for a job. If you find yourself between jobs, there are several things to remember this tax season, to ensure you minimize your tax liability and maximize your return. More than ever, taxpayers should consult the services of a professional to help them navigate through the complicated tax code.

1. Unemployment benefits are taxable income:
To avoid being shocked by a tax bill on April 15, taxpayers can complete Form W-4V – Voluntary Withholding Request so that 10 percent of an individual’s benefits are withheld for federal taxes. This won’t cover the cost of state taxes, so make sure to plan for that as well.

2. Job search expenses may be deductible:
If you’ve been unemployed for less than one year and you’ve acquired significant job-search expenses – such as out-of-pocket travel to interviews, educational courses, etc. – these costs may be deductible. Job-search expenses are claimed as part of the miscellaneous itemized deductions.

3. Another potential deduction could come from a job move: Qualified moving expenses (the cost of moving you, your family and your belongings) may be deductible, even if you don’t itemize. To be eligible, your move must meet certain rules, so consult tax rules or your tax professional.

4. Think twice about lump-sum severance:
These can be a quick boost to retirement savings, but income infusions bring tax implications that you should carefully consider. If a lump-sum payment makes your total annual income higher than it was last year, some credits or deductions that you normally claim may be reduced or unavailable. Severance may be paid over several pay checks, which provides you with salary continuance and a more “regular” tax picture for the year.

5. Check your lump-sum severance withholding:
Companies that provide lump-sum severances are generally required to withhold 25 percent to cover federal income tax. This may or may not be enough to cover federal taxes. State taxes would also have to be accounted for as well.

This is a post by H&R Block professional. Please visit http://www.hrblock.com/taxes/tax_tips/ for more tax tips.

Employ the Older Workers.....

2009-12-18T11:06:00.001-05:00

According to the Alliance for an Experienced Workforce, "by 2010 nearly 1 in every 3 hourly workers in the United States will be over the age of 50.” So why are employers in a panic???

The baby boomer is one on the largest generation that has molded the workforce to be what it is today. Employers now are worried that if they lose their mature workers who's going to take their place. Will this candidate have the same skill level as the employee they are about to lose? So many questions, but not a lot of answers, so what should the employer do?

Start attracting the mature jobseeker now to start a new career within your organization or entice the currently employed mature workers to stay longer providing them with better incentives to retire at another time.

If you plan on looking to attract mature workers to your organization here are some tips you can use:
1. Network – A referral is a wonderful thing
2. Use Internet Job boards such as: employmentguide.com
3. Partner with organizations such as: AARP or any other baby boomer website
For more useful information about the mature worker check out the following link by clicking here.

Do you want a job in Healthcare?

2009-11-05T16:47:00.006-05:00

HealthCare Job Fair!
When: Tuesday November 17th, 2008
Where: Anne Arundel Community College
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
West Campus - CALT Building
(Center for Applied Learning and Technology)
Time: 11am-3pm

The following healthcare companies are seeking their next qualified candidate:
American Radiology Services
Anne Arundel Community College Continuing and Professional Education - Conference Services
Bello Machre
Dimensions Healthcare Systems
Genesis Healthcare
Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions
Mary Kay
Maryland Army National Guard (Healthcare Division)
PB Health
Parexel
Planned Parenthood
Priority Partners
Regent Healthcare
Rehab Management
Saint Agnes Hospital
St. Mary's Hospital
United States Army (Healthcare Division)
And More....

There will be many opportunities in the healthcare industry available.
The healthcare job fair is sponsored by The Employment Guide and Anne Arundel Community College. Just remember to dress for success and bring plenty of resumes.
Please click on this link for directions to Anne Arundel Community College.
Follow the directions to "West Campus."

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2009-10-28T14:58:00.001-05:00

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Click below to see different videos that are posted on our website at.http://www.baltimore.employmentguide.com/

EG Publication

2009-10-28T10:28:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication October 26 - November 1
Check out this week's great career opportunitites:
All-State Career
North American Trade Schools
United Road
U.S. Xpress
Alban Tractor
Stella Maris
UtiliQuest
Maryland Department of Public Safety
Algorithme Pharma

EG Publication

2009-10-14T16:13:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication October 12 - October 18
Check out this week's exciting career opportunities:
Stein Academy
North American Trade Schools
UtiliQuest
Diageo
All-State Career
Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Stella Maris
Ivy Hall
Chimes, Inc.

14 Tips to Create a Positive Impact

2009-10-08T11:18:00.000-05:00

Having a positive outlook and impact on those around you can help you more than you'd think. No one likes to hear someone be negative or complain all the time. If you think about it you're probably more likely to help out someone who helps you. So if you can set yourself up to have a good positive impact on those around you, not only will it will help support a good strong professional and personal network, but also probably make you a better person in general. Assume every person you meet is important, and treat him or her as such.

1.Shake hands strongly and firmly and, even better, say something positive while doing so.
2.Keep an open body posture, with your hands away from your face while speaking.
3.Stand up straight and tall, but not rigidly.
4.When speaking to a group, speak conversationally. Do not read from a script.
5.Take the time to remember people's names, and use them in conversation.
6.Look at the color of people's eyes. They will notice the extra attention you're giving them.
7.Sincerely compliment people freely.
8.Notice and acknowledge other people's strengths and accomplishments.
9.Use pauses while you speak to create emphasis.
10.Take care of your outside appearance; look your best.
11.Smile, ideally a little bit longer than the person you're looking at.
12.Hear the emotions in people's words, and respond to them.
13.Use positive body language. Maintain eye contact, briefly touch people on their upper arm, and moving around while you speak.
14.Be genuinely interested in those around you. Ask them their opinions, inquire about their life and interests, listen and don't interrupt.

EG Weekly Publication

2009-10-08T11:08:00.002-05:00

Portland Employment Guide October 5th - October 11th
Check out this week's great career opportunities:
American Beauty Academy
North American Trade Schools
Stein Academy
First Transit
AEX Group
International Sales
Core-Mark
All-State Career
SunTrust Bank

Weekly EG Publication

2009-10-02T09:19:00.002-05:00

September 28-October 4,2009
Check out this week's great career opportunities:
Aramark
North American Trade Schools
American Beauty Academy
Core-Mark
Fleet Transit, Inc.
The Wackenhut Corporation
Forman, Inc.
Ivy Hall
The Employment Guide

2009-10-01T15:40:00.001-05:00

EG Weekly Publication

2009-09-16T10:37:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication September 14th-September 20th
Check out this week's great career opportunitites:
Metro Market
North American Trade Schools
Allines
Gallagher Services
United Road
Fleet Transit, Inc.
Chimes
Stella Maris
All-State Career

How Much Should We Network?

2009-09-09T10:13:00.000-05:00

It's not what you know, but who you know!

How many times do you actually hear that saying? A lot, especially if you are in the market for a new position within your company or just a new job or career. So you ask yourself the question, "how much should I be networking?"

According to about.com, “At least 60% - some report even higher statistics - of all jobs are found by networking.” But then we ask ourselves how do we network? Here are a couple of tips you can use to start creating that network:
•Develop contacts with family, friends, Co-workers, everyone that you know.
•Join networking sites online
•Go to local networking events
Attending events and joining networking sites are just a couple of options you can use to get started, however, there are so much more you can do. We just need to ask ourselves how much should we be doing to add to our network.

EG Weekly Publication

2009-09-02T10:48:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication August 31-September 6
Check out this week's great career opportunities:
Chilis Grill & Bar
American Beauty Academy
Staff Quest
Oak Crest
North American Trade Schools
Delta Omega Commercial Cleaning, LLC
Maryland Department of Public Safety
Signature Flight Support
All-State Career

Have a Positive Outlook:)

2009-08-28T15:47:00.000-05:00

Having a positive outlook and impact on those around you can help you more than you'd think. No one likes to hear someone be negative or complain all the time. If you think about it you're probably more likely to help out someone who helps you. So if you can set yourself up to have a good positive impact on those around you, not only will it will help support a good strong professional and personal network, but also probably make you a better person in general. Some of these below are excellent things to keep in mind when interviewing as well. So Fast Company's Blog had a good list of 14 tips for creating a positive impact on those around you Assume every person you meet is important, and treat him or her as such.
1.Shake hands strongly and firmly and, even better, say something positive while doing so.
2.Keep an open body posture, with your hands away from your face while speaking.
3.Stand up straight and tall, but not rigidly.
4.When speaking to a group, speak conversationally. Do not read from a script.
5.Take the time to remember people's names, and use them in conversation.
6.Look at the color of people's eyes. They will notice the extra attention you're giving them.
7.Sincerely compliment people freely.
8.Notice and acknowledge other people's strengths and accomplishments.
9.Use pauses while you speak to create emphasis.
10.Take care of your outside appearance; look your best.
11.Smile, ideally a little bit longer than the person you're looking at.
12.Hear the emotions in people's words, and respond to them.
13.Use positive body language. Maintain eye contact; briefly touch people on their upper arm, and moving around while you speak.
14.Be genuinely interested in those around you. Ask them their opinions, inquire about their life and interests, listen and don't interrupt.

EG Weekly Publication

2009-08-26T10:53:00.002-05:00

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Check out this week's great career opportunities:
All State Career
Maryland Department of Public Safety
FutureCare
North American Trade Schools
Baltimore School of Massage
American Beauty Academy
La Quinta Inn

Virtual Job Fairs!

2009-08-25T08:51:00.000-05:00

Oh, how employers are making looking for a new job or career so easy for us!!!

Everywhere you look you see advertisements for job fairs telling you to show up at a specific location and at a specific time and date. Oh and do not forget to make sure that you are dress in your best and bring lots of resumes!!

Sure if you have time to take off work to drive to where they tell you to be on that specific time and date you will definitely be there, BUT what if you don’t have the time to appear in person at the specific location and specific time and date? What are your options?

VIRTUAL JOB FAIRS – The latest and greatest way to find your next job or career!

The virtual job fairs (VJFs) are great since the majority of us have jobs currently and don’t have the time to appear in person. These VJFs are great because you can sit back at home (or at your desk at work) and search for jobs that fit your criteria! You can do research on companies that you are interested in before actually apply to them or even just look to see what positions companies are hiring for. How great is that…. I can sit in front of my computer and I can find jobs that apply to me instead of having to drive across town to only find a couple of companies that might be a potential fit for me!

Here are a couple of virtual job fairs that will be going on in the near future:
Harrisburg - September 2nd-16th
Baltimore – September 9th-23rd

Weekly EG Publication

2009-08-19T14:19:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication August 17-August 23
Check out this week's great career opportunities:
North American Trade Schools
American Beauty Academy
Chimes
The Community College of Baltimore County
Stella Maris
Bello Machre
All-State Career
MV Transportation
Gallagher Services

Stress Relievers!

2009-08-14T09:13:00.001-05:00

If you're constantly worrying about your job, whether or not you'll find one or even whether or not you're going to get to keep your job, it's likely that you're feeling extra stressed. It's common with a Soft Economy. If things are uncertain, it's hard not to get stressed over the way things are. Stress has some serious health ramifications so sometimes you need to just take a step back and relieve the stress. Here are some ways to relax and not let the stress of the job search get to you:
•Take a nap
•Go for a walk outside
•Turn up the music loud, sing and dance along
•Try a focused meditation
•Play a board game or do a puzzle
•Go for a drive
•Try breathing exercises
•Take a yoga class or start a new exercise program
•Keep a journal and write about things that you are grateful for
•Call a friend to vent
•Volunteer or help someone else
•Read a book
•Get a massage
•Go out with friends
•Paint, take a photographs, draw or do something creative

There are plenty of other ideas you can come up with to help relieve stress. While money might be an issue, not all the items on the list require cash. Having fun is a great stress reliever.

Jobless rate down for first time in a year

2009-08-07T14:13:00.000-05:00

The Labor Department reported a net loss of 247,000 jobs in July, the fewest job losses since August 2008. Economists surveyed by Briefing.com had forecast a loss of 325,000.
The job loss in June was also revised lower -- to 443,000 job losses from 467,000.
The unemployment rate fell to 9.4% from 9.5% in June, the first decline in that closely watched reading since April of 2008. Economists had expected unemployment to rise to 9.6%.
The unemployment rate fell even as employers continued to cut jobs because the Labor Department estimated there were 237,000 fewer people it counted as unemployed.
That decline in the labor force can be due to discouraged job seekers who have stopped looking for work, people who now consider themselves retired or those have gone back to school rather than applying for jobs.
The average hourly work week edged up to 33.1 hours, from a record low of 33.0 hours in June. The number of workers who wanted full-time work but could only find part-time jobs fell by 191,000, or 2%. That suggests that many workers who had their hours cut or were given unpaid days off in the current downturn are going back to full-time status.

EG Weekly Publication

2009-08-06T12:07:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication August 3-August 9

Check out this week's great career opportunities:
North American Trade Schools
American Beauty Academy
Stella Maris
Chimes
Nature's Own
The Employment Guide
Sodexho
All-State Career

Top 5 Reasons to work in Healthcare

2009-07-31T15:10:00.001-05:00

The recruiting for healthcare positions keeps growing and growing. “Whether you are a recent graduate or have been working professional” in the healthcare field, www.healthcareerweb.com will help you get the most out of your job search. There are many of medical professions such as pharmacy technician, nursing jobs, and physician assistant, and medical billing and many more that are included on the health career web.
Working in the Healthcare industry offers many rewards and benefits. Find out more about what you'll gain by pursuing a career in Healthcare today!

1.Job Growth, Job Growth, and MORE Job Growth!
According the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, EIGHT of the Top 20 fastest growing professions are in the Healthcare Industry! And the Healthcare industry has over 13 million jobs. What does this mean for you? It means that as a Healthcare professional, you will enjoy more options – and much better job security and stability. Most likely you will not be downsized, thanks to advances in medicine, and the country's aging population, which is continually increasing demand for medical professionals across the board.

2. Touch Lives - Make an Impact
In what other profession can you touch lives the way you can in the Healthcare industry? You could help bring a new life into the world, or save a life from ending. You can change lives, impacting families the way only healthcare professionals are able to. Not only will you impact individuals, you could also make an impact on entire communities, providing healthcare in a variety of forms or treating diseases and ailments of all sorts.

3.Jobs Available for ALL Education and Experience Levels
Whether you have a GED or a PhD, there is an exciting healthcare career available to you. Sure you need many years of school to be a doctor or a nurse, but there are hundreds of other roles available in the Healthcare industry to be explored.

4.Competitive Earning Potential
Due to the high demand for workers in the healthcare industry, careers in healthcare are some of the most lucrative options available. The more highly skilled you are, the higher your pay will be.

5.Never a Dull Moment!
Why do you think there are so many TV shows about hospitals and medical professionals? Shows like Greys Anatomy, ER, Scrubs, Private Practice are successful because the medical field is exciting, ever-changing, and dramatic in nature. Healthcare is fast paced, you are dealing with life or death situations, and new patients come in every day, so you never will experience the same day twice.

Job Fair Success!!

2009-07-24T15:29:00.000-05:00

The Employment Guide held the second job fair of the year at The Baltimore Convention Center on Tuesday July, 21st.

In today’s job market, we know that job seekers are looking for ways to find employment. The Employment Guide is here to help the young, old and mature get on the right path to a new career.

The doors were opened from 10am until 2pm and this allowed the job seekers to talk with employers and hand them their resumes.

There were about 1,500 + job seekers who attended the job fair at The Baltimore Convention center in hopes of finding a job. Nearly 28 companies in the Baltimore area were looking to hire candidates.

Many job seekers said they were looking for anything they could get. However, with the unemployment rate on the rise and the economy decline, this was the biggest turn out for the job fair yet. The employment Guide host several job fairs every year.

The next job fair is scheduled for Thursday September 17th, 2009 from 10am-2pm at The Baltimore Convention center.

We hope to see you there!

EG Weekly Publication

2009-06-25T09:51:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication June 22-June 28

Check out this week's great career opportunities:
Baltimore School of Massage
Stella Maris
North American Trade Schools
Chimes
UtiliQuest
Allines Staffing
All-State Career
Bello Machre
American Beauty Academy

EG Weekly Publication

2009-06-17T14:46:00.002-05:00

The Baltimore Employment Guide June 15- June 21

Check out this week's great career opportunities:
American Beauty Academy
North American Trade Schools
Burger King
All-State Career
Staff Quest
Genesis
C&S Wholesale Services
Baltimore School of Massage

5 ways to go Green at the Office!

2009-06-08T15:57:00.002-05:00

Greener homes are in the spotlight these days, but what about the other places where many of us spend huge chunks of our time--our offices? Some simple changes of habit can save energy and resources at work and these small steps can be multiplied by persuading the powers-that-be at your workplace to adopt environmentally friendly policies.
1. Be bright about light
Artificial lighting accounts for 44 percent of the electricity use in office buildings. Make it a habit to turn off the lights when you're leaving any room for 15 minutes or more and utilize natural light when you can.
2. Maximize computer efficiency
Computers in the business sector unnecessarily waste $1 billion worth of electricity a year.Make it a habit to turn off your computer and the power strip it's plugged into when you leave for the day. Otherwise, you're still burning energy even if you're not burning the midnight oil. During the day, setting your computer to go to sleep automatically during short breaks can cut energy use by 70 percent. Remember, screen savers don't save energy.
3.Ramp up your recycling
Make it a habit to recycle everything your company collects. Just about any kind of paper you would encounter in an office, including fax paper, envelopes, and junk mail, can be recycled.
4.Create a healthy office environment
Make it a habit to use nontoxic cleaning products. Brighten up your cubicle with plants, which absorb indoor pollution.
5.Go paperless when possible
Make it a habit to think before you print: could this be read or stored online instead? When you receive unwanted catalogs, newsletters, magazines, or junk mail, request to be removed from the mailing list before you recycle the item.

EG Publication

2009-06-08T14:15:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication June 8 - June 14
Check out this week's great career opportunities:
North American Trade Schools
All-State Career
Durham School Services
Chimes, Inc.
Maryland Department of Public Safety
King Memorial Park
Parts Channel, Inc.

Looking for a job after graduation?

2009-06-04T10:07:00.001-05:00

Searching for a job can be very stressful for many students nearing graduation. Unfortunately, all the education in the world doesn’t teach you how to go out and find the jobs you need and want after high school/ college. When you know where to look for a job, the search simply becomes a process instead of something that will stress you out.

Tips for finding a job after graduation

1.Know yourself
What do you enjoy doing? What are you good at? What valuable skills do you possess that you could offer an employer? Can you give examples of these traits?

2.Think outside the box
For example: If you enjoy crunching numbers look at all industries that need Accounting/Finance/Economic people from accounting firms to hospitals to software companies.

3.Get organized
Whether it is a file of folders or an excel spreadsheet, do whatever works for you to track your job search activity. Try to keep track of when you applied, how you found the position, and the end result.

4.Take advantage of on-campus interviews
We had many opportunities this fall for on-campus interviews and did not fill all schedules. What happens? The employer cancels and reconsiders whether to return to Clemson for future recruiting needs.

6.Network!
Let others know you will be graduating and looking for career opportunities. This includes: organizations, family, friends, etc.

7.Set your job search goals
What goals you set will depend on your own search and timeline. Good ones to think about are: How much time are you going to put into the search? How bad do you want a job after graduation? How many organizations and contacts do you want to target each week?

EG Weekly Publication

2009-06-02T15:34:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication June 1-June 7

Check out this week's great career opportunities:
North American Trade Schools
Stella Maris
Genesis
Oak Crest
Allines
Signature Flight Support
Forman, Inc.
All-State Career
American Beauty Academy

Top 9 Ways to Improve Your Resume

2009-05-29T16:09:00.004-05:00

1. Proofread.
This should be a no-brainer, but almost all resumes had typos and formatting inconsistencies. Make sure your resume is perfect, and hire a professional if you’re not confident in your proofreading skills.
2. Remove “Fluff.”
One of my pet peeves is the use of flowery resume language. If you’re a results-proven, detail-oriented leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills, I’m talking to you. This type of language makes hiring managers’ eyes glaze over and doesn’t do much to “sell” your credentials. Instead of saying that you have these skills, prove it with examples of past successes throughout the resume.
3. Add a Headline.
A Headline calls out your objective as well as one or two of your top qualifications, and is a modern twist on a traditional “Objective” section.
4. Add a Summary.
If you don’t have a Qualifications Summary, write one — immediately! The summary can present the top reasons why employers should contact you — your value proposition. If you lead your resume with a compelling summary, employers will be more likely to read the rest of your resume.
5. Include Important Skills.
You can create a separate “Key Skills” section or incorporate your skills in the Summary section. Either way, an easy-to-skim, bulleted list of your job-related skills will appeal to hiring managers.
6. Add Accomplishments.
And while you’re at it, quantify them (if possible) so employers can understand the impact of your work.
7. Avoid Using Personal Pronouns.
Employers know that your resume is about you, so write in an “implied” first-person voice.
8. Focus on the Last Ten Years or So.
If your work history is extensive, keep in mind that most resume reviewers are concerned about your recent employment. You can keep the early positions, but cut down on the amount of space used and consider summing it up in an “Early Career” section.
9. Ditch the “References Available” Line.
Employers expect you to have references if you’re in a job search, and this line is just wasting space at the end of the resume.
Information provided by: Nine Ways to improve a resume.

EG Weekly Publication

2009-05-28T15:22:00.002-05:00

The Baltimore Employment Guide May 25th-May 31st

Check out this week's great career opportunities:
Aramark
North American Trade Schools
Chimes,Inc.
Bello Machre
All-State Career
AEX Corporation
Bob Evans
Gallagher Services

EG Weekly Publication

2009-05-19T15:46:00.002-05:00

The Baltimore Employment Guide May 18-May 24

Check out this week's great career opportunities:
C&S Wholesale Services
Baltimore County Office of HR
Durham School Services
North American Trade Schools
All-State Career
Alban Tractor
Dedicated Too
Baltimore School of Massage

The top 5 intereview questions asked!

2009-05-13T15:18:00.001-05:00

1.Why do you want this job?
Basically the interviewer is asking "Why are you here?" The purpose of this interview question is to make sure that you are looking for the same job that the employer is trying to fill. It is exploring your passion for this business and this work. Why are you interested in this type of work? Provide examples of specific aspects of the work that interest and excite you. Convince the interviewer that you are looking for exactly the type of work that this position is offering. Rephrase in an enthusiastic and positive way the things you have learned about the job from the interviewer, the recruiter or the job posting and your background research. Highlight how your skills and abilities fit in with these job requirements.

2.Tell me about yourself
The interviewer is trying to find out if you will fit in with the rest of the team and the company. This job interview question also explores what motivates you and whether it is consistent with the position and company. Again avoid just repeating what you have written on your resume. What makes you uniquely qualified to do this job? Try to describe yourself objectively focusing on your key skills and abilities that will be of value in this job. Describe your character as it relates to the inherent job requirements. If you are not sure of what behaviors are required in the position you can use general work-related adjectives such as diligent, persevering, hard working, enthusiastic.

3.What are your weaknesses?
With this interview question the interviewer is evaluating your self awareness and insight rather than your actual weaknesses. Acknowledging a weakness is seen as a sign of maturity and wisdom. Refer to a valid and sincere weakness but turn it into a positive by describing it as an area for development. In your answer detail the steps you have taken to try and improve.

4.Where do you want to be in five years?
The interviewer is looking for a match of expectations between your hopes and goals and what the job and company can offer you. Referring to goals and aspirations unrelated to the work you are applying for demonstrates a lack of interest in the current position and sends up red flags for the interviewer. It is best to avoid mentioning specific job titles and specific time frames. Refer in a general way to what you enjoy, the strengths you have that you would like to develop, what you hope to learn from your work experience, realistic challenges and opportunities you expect in your chosen career field.

5.Why should I hire you?
With this top interview question the interviewer is looking at your objective assessment of your suitability for the position. Link up your work experience to the requirements of this job. Describe the immediate relevance of your past experience. Provide examples of your transferable skills. Refer back to your strengths and how they will benefit the position and the company. Focus on your key skills and expand on how you will use them in this position. Offer a couple of examples to explain why you are so enthusiastic about the job, the work and the company.

EG Weekly Publication

2009-05-12T10:48:00.002-05:00

The Baltimore Employment Guide May 11th-May 17th

Check out this week's career opportunities:
North American Trade Schools
Gallagher Services
All-State Career
AEX Group
Lighting Express
Oak Crest
Chimes
Stella Maris
American Beauty Academy

Stress at work?

2009-05-07T14:43:00.001-05:00

Do you feel stress at work? Do you carry your stress home with you at night?
Here are some tips that will help you achieve success over stress. You can reduce stress on the job.

1. When making phone calls, as you pick up the phone and dial, take three slow deep breaths. Concentrate on pushing tension out of your lungs as you exhale.
2. Sit down to eat. (Do not eat while standing or driving in your car) Focus on relaxing and enjoyable talk at lunchtime. If co-workers only insist on rehashing all of the negative stuff at work, insist on eating alone.
3. When you drive your car to your business or your job, listen to something enjoyable or motivating.
4. On the way home from your business or your job, listen to enjoyable or relaxing music.
5. Take a few minutes each day to thank God, in whatever form is consistent with your belief system, for the glorious sunrise. At sunset, do the same. If you are at work while the sun is setting, take a quick break to watch the sun set and again, thank your concept of "God" for the glorious sunset.
6. Take a few minutes at work to think of people who may have harmed you in any way. Breathe deeply, relax, and push out all of the tension surrounding those thoughts. Wish for them the same success and happiness you wish for yourself.
7. Live today as if it where your last day. Make your last day, your best day!

EG Weekly Publication

2009-05-05T12:53:00.002-05:00

The Baltimore Employment Guide May 4th-May 10th
Check out this week's great career opportunities:
Genesis Healthcare
Capital City Nurses
Chimes
North American Trade Schools
American Beauty Academy
United States Park Police
All-State Career
Logistics One

The 10 best ways to handle a job interview

2009-04-29T15:47:00.001-05:00

1.Be on time
Give yourself enough time to research your destination, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the area. You will have enough stress with respect to the actual interview. Don’t add to it by complicating your travel. Consider trying to find the company prior to interview day. Plan to arrive 10 to 20 minutes before your scheduled time.

2.Occupy yourself while waiting
Do bring work with you, so you can do it. There is always another e-mail or memo to write or a chance to review your to-do list.

3.Research the company
Google the company to find out more information.

4.Dress the part
Females and males need to dress to impress.
Proper Attire for Men
•Choose a conservative suite in navy, black or gray either pinstripe or solid.
•A solid white dress shirt.
•Ties should be made of a silk like fabric. Avoid ties with cartoon characters.
•Shoe should be clean and well polished. No tennis shoes or flip flops should be worn.
•Keep jewelry to a minimum and don’t wear any earrings.
•Personal hygiene is the key to success. Don’t over due your fragrance.

Proper attire for Women
•Start with a skirted suit or pants for the most conservative look. How ever skirted suits look more professional.
•Skirts should be knee-length or slightly above or below.
•Blouses and sweaters provide color and variety to woman’s clothing, but should be appealing and not revealing.
•Makeup shouldn’t be put on heavy.
•Avoid excessive amounts of jewelry. Keep it simple one ring per hand, and one set of earrings in each ear.
•Personal hygiene is the key to success. Don’t over due your fragrance.
•Wear dress shoes with a medium heel. Avoid flip flops and tennis shoes.

5.Tie your answers to the company/interviewer
Once you have background information on the company, try to tie that information to the work you have done. You will show initiative in doing research and have demonstrated the value you can bring to the company.

6.Be courteous to the staff
It’s easy to be courteous and respectful to the interviewer and the interviewer’s boss. How ever, make sure you are treating all the employees within the company the same way. The courtesy speaks well of you and could be something the company is observing.
7.Be energetic but not desperate
There is a fine line between being energetic and being desperate. Show that you are interested in the job, but don’t be so interested that the interviewer thinks that this interview is you only one, even if it is. The best approach is to have restrained enthusiasm.

8.Don’t badmouth current/former employer
Speaking unprofessionally about a former employer, could come back to haunt you. Even if the interviewer asks you what you disliked about your former boss, refuse to take the bait. You can speak about things you learned, even if the context is different from what the interviewer might be thinking.

9.Be clear on the next steps
Before you leave, get a sense of what will happen next. Will they make a decision? If so, when? Who should call whom? Will there be a second interview? By knowing this information, you can get an idea of what to expect and can prepare accordingly.

10.Send a thank-you note afterward
After the interview, take the time and send a “real” (non electronic) note to your interviewer. I know it means more time and expense, but sending a note can make you stand out from any competition you might have. Be sure to re-emphasize the points you made, plus any others that might have occurred since that time.

EG Weekly Publication

2009-04-28T13:44:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication April 27th-May 3rd
Check out this week's great career opportunities:
North American Trade Schools
Logistics One
All-State Career
Bello Machre
Sodexho
American Beauty Academy
McCormick & Comapany Inc.
Core-Mark

April showers bring May flowers!!

2009-04-22T16:07:00.001-05:00

The rainy season is here and it almost feels like it might last forever. The sound of the raindrops hitting your windows and roof may be enough to make you hibernate for days. There are ways to enjoy the day indoors when it is raining outside.

1. Make soup! Soup is one of the best dishes to make and enjoy when the weather is cooler and wet outside. Grab a recipe and spend a couple of hours making a big pot of soup.
2. Watch movies. If you are rained in and just can’t bear the though of leaving the house then relax and watch a couple of movies. Remember to pop the popcorn and enjoy!
3. Read a book/magazine. When the weather is cold and wet outside curl up with a favorite book or a magazine. The time will certainly fly by when you are engrossed in the fantastical words of a book/magazine.
4. Exercise your brain. If the rain is running your workout routine and you can’t go running or walking in the rain, the exercise your brain with Sudoku, crossword puzzles, or word games.
5. Bake cookies. Baking cookies will keep you busy and give you a nice treat of all of your work. Not to mention having your house smell so yummy and delicious.

EG Weekly Publication

2009-04-21T13:23:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication April 20th-April 26th

Check out this week's great career opportunities:
North American Trade Schools
Stella Maris
Signature Flight Support
All-State Career
Chimes, Inc.
HMS Host
Talie
American Beauty Academy
Airport Terminal Services

The 5 steps to guide you through your career change!

2009-04-15T09:51:00.004-05:00

How does it happen? Perhaps you just began to lose interest and find something that interests you more. Perhaps your company is downsizing. These are just some are the reasons why people find themselves changing their career.
Check out the following featured schools in The Employment Guide to begin a New Career today:
•North American Trade Schools
•Tesst College of Technology
•American Beauty Academy
•Baltimore School of Massage
•All-State Career
•Stein Academy
Please be sure and click on the name of the school for more information.

Here are some steps to help you get started in your career change:

1.Assessment of Likes and Dislikes- lot of people change careers because they dislike their job, boss or company. Identifying the dislikes is often the easier part of this step. However, you will not know what direction to change your career unless you examine your likes. For example, what do you like doing while you at work, home or in your spare time?

2.Transferable Skills- Leverage some of your current skills and experiences to your new career. There are many skills such as communications, leadership, and planning that are applicable to what you want to do in your new career.

3.Networking- One of the real keys to successfully changing careers will be your networking abilities. People in your network maybe able to give you job leads, offer you advice and information about a particular company or industry.

4.Find a Mentor- Changing careers is a major life decision that can get overwhelming at times. Find a mentor who can help you through the rough patches.

5.Be Flexible- You’ll need to be flexible about nearly everything from your employment status to relocation and salary.

EG Weekly Publication

2009-04-14T13:08:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication April 13th-April19th

Check out this week's great career opportunites:
Gallagher Services
North American Trade Schools
UtiliQuest
AEX Group
All-State Career
CES Security
Maryland Department of Public Safety
D&T Sales Service

Go Orioles!!!!!!!!

2009-04-09T09:33:00.002-05:00

The Baltimore Orioles fans weren’t going to let the rain showers put a damper on their Opening Day celebration. The heavy rain earlier in the day didn’t discourage ticker holders. The Opening Day on 4/6/09 had the largest crowd in Oriole Park history. The home team kick off in 2009 was an impressive victory over the New York Yankees.

The Orioles Opening Day was a day to remember as the bats came alive and defeated the New York Yankees 10-5. The newest Oriole Cesar Izturis capped the day off by depositing for a two-run homer in the 8th inning. The Orioles added two more runs to put the game away.

The have been some changes in Camden Yards on Monday that hasn’t been seen it years. The oriole fans were really, really into to the game. There were many fans standing in a long line waiting to buy a jersey. The Yankees got roasted badly by the Oriole fans in the pre-game ceremony.

There was much to cheer about as the Orioles pounded out 14 hits against the Yankees. The majority of the fans thought the game was a rivalry and a good time to party. Many fans were excited to see vice president Joe Boden throw the first pitch during the Opening Day game.

Did you go to the Opening Day? Do you think the Orioles will improve this year? Please leave a comment and let us know.

EG Publication

2009-04-07T09:53:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication April 6th-April 12th

Check out this weeks great career opportunities:
Oak Crest
North American Trade Schools
Diageo
All-State Career
Chimes
Ivy Hall
Maryland Department of Public Safety
UtiliQuest

Resume Do's and Don'ts

2009-03-31T14:04:00.003-05:00

Here are the keys to successfully preparing and writing a resume. Follow these simple rules and you should achieve success in job-hunting for a new career.

Do consider a bulleted style to make your resume as reader-friendly as possible.
Don't go beyond two pages with your resume.
Do consider a resume design that doesn’t look like everyone else’s. Many jobseekers use Microsoft Word resume templates and wizards. There’s nothing wrong with them, per se, but your resume won’t look distinctive if you use one.
Don't use justified text blocks; they put odd little spaces between words. Instead, make your type flush left.
Don't ever lie on your resume.
Do include as much contact information as possible -- any information that would enable an employer to reach you during business hours.
Do give your resume as sharp a focus as possible. Given that employers screen resumes for between 2.5 and 20 seconds, you need a way to show the employer at a glance what you want to do and what you're good at.
Don't use personal pronouns (I, my, me) in a resume.
Don't leave out the locations of your past jobs (city and state). This information is expected, but many jobseekers unwittingly omit it.
Do list your jobs in reverse chronological order.
Don't mix noun and verb phrases when describing your jobs. Preferably, use concrete action verbs consistently.
Do avoid the verb, "Work" because it's a weak verb. Everyone works. Be more specific. "Collaborate" is often a good substitute.
Don't use expressions like "Duties included," "Responsibilities included," or "Responsible for." That's job-description language, not accomplishments-oriented resume language that sells.
Do emphasize transferable skills, especially if you don’t have much experience or seek to change careers.
Don't list too much experience on your resume. Don't emphasize skills and job activities you don’t want to do in the future, even if they represent great strengths for you.
Do remember that education also follows the principle about presenting information in the order of importance to the reader yet.
Don't include on your resume your height, weight, age, date of birth, place of birth, marital status, sex, ethnicity/race, health, social security number, reasons for leaving previous job(s), names of former supervisors, specific street addresses or phone numbers of former employers.
Don't include hobbies or other irrelevant information on a resume.
Don't list references right on your resume.
Do realize that the phrase "References available upon request" is highly optional because it is a given that you will provide references upon request.
Do proofread carefully. Misspellings and typos are deadly on a resume.

The Baltimore Employment Guide wishes you luck on your career search.

EG Weekly Publication March 30th-April 5th

2009-03-31T09:31:00.002-05:00

Weekly EG Publication
Check out this week's great career opportunites:
Professional Healthcare Resources
North American Trade Schools
Maryland Department of Public Safety
Canteen Correctional Services
Baltimore School of Massage
Quality Automotive Warehouse
Gallagher Services
AEX Group

Baltimore Job Fair Success!

2009-03-26T13:52:00.001-05:00

In today’s job market, we know that job seekers are looking for ways to find employment. The Employment Guide is here to help the young, old and mature get on the right path to a new career.

The doors were opened from 10am until 2pm and this allowed the thousands job seekers to talk with employers and hand them their resumes.

There were about 2,000 + job seekers who attended the job fair at The Baltimore Convention center in hopes of finding a job. Nearly 50 companies in the Baltimore area were looking to hire candidates.

Many job seekers said they were looking for anything they could get. However, with the unemployment rate on the rise and the economy decline, this was the biggest turn out for the job fair yet. The employment Guide host several job fairs every year.

Our job fair at The Baltimore Convention was a complete success!!

The next job fair is scheduled for Tuesday July 21, 2009 from 10am-2pm at The Baltimore Convention center.

Please check out our video from the job fair at http://www.wbaltv.com/money/19012095/detail.html

Weekly EG Publication March 23rd-March 29th

2009-03-24T10:47:00.004-05:00

EG Weekly Publication

Check out this week's great career opportunitites:
Chimes
North American Trade Schools
Bed Bath & Beyond
All-State Career
Avon
Harbor Hospital
Cricket
Core-Mark
Lighting Express
The Fudgery

Don't forget to join us at the job fair on Wednesday, March 25th
Where: One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Time: 10am-2pm

Hope to see you there!!

Resume Writting Tips!

2009-03-18T14:04:00.001-05:00

The though of writing a resume can be intimidating because it is difficult to know where to start and what to include. It’s important to take the time and make sure that all your experience is documented appropriately because your resume is a very important document that can make or break whether you receive a job interview.

Your resume is the only thing you have to make a good impression on the company that you are applying with, and could be the deciding factor between you and another candidate with same amount of experience. Take the extra time to make sure your resume outlines every single job responsibility in a concise manner.

Here are ten (10) tips in writing for good resume writing.
1.Use a headline that matches the job you want- Most employers receive hundreds of resumes and take a quick 5 second glance. Use job titles and skill headings that relate to the job you want.
2.Spell-check- Always click the spell check button. A recruiter or hiring manager may skip over your resume since they see you didn’t take the time to correct spelling errors.
3.Use proper English- When you are writing about a current job use present tense and when you are writing about a past job use past tense.
For example:
CDE Company 1/2005 Present responsibilities: Answering phones, scheduling appointments
QRS Company 2/2005-3/2008 Responsibilities: Answered phones, scheduled appointments.
4.Format your resume so that it is easy to read-A giant paragraph of one sentence after the other all jumbled together is difficult for an employer to read. Use bullets because the organize each job responsibility and makes it easier to read
5.Tweak and target your resume and cover letter-you will increase your chance of receiving an interview by tweaking your resume and cover letter so that address the specific skills each employer request.
6.Remember your resume is a business document-Avoid any pictures, and hobbies unless they directly relate to the job description.

EG Weekly Publication

2009-03-17T14:06:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication March 16th-March 22nd

Check out this week's great career opportunities:
North American Trade Schools
Prestige Delivery Systems
Fleet Transit, Inc.
Lifetouch National Studios
BurgerKing
Genesis Healthcare
Oakcrest
Matthew's Media/NIDA
Allines
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.

What is a job fair?

2009-03-12T14:26:00.000-05:00

Job fairs are typically fair-like environments, in that employees assemble in rows of booths to speak to you about their jobs. They take place on college campuses, hotels, arenas and auditoriums.

Employers at some of the larger job fairs buy sophisticated booths to show off their products and services. That’s to attract your attention and “sell’ you on the companies. The event producers provide giveaways, networking and knowledge events and other activities to make it more festive, a fair-like atmosphere. Candidates walk up and down the rows of booths essentially “shopping” for jobs.

Job fairs are excellent places to land employment, because employers are there to set up interviews for candidates. Some interview and hire on the spot. No employer is going to hand you a job on a silver platter, you have to sell yourself if you want you resume to go into the “maybe” stack.

Here are some helpful tips to take with you to our job fair on March 25th, 2009.
Before the Job Fair:
•Find out what businesses will be there. The more information you can gather beforehand, the more successful the job fair is going to be for you
•Develop some questions you'd like to ask employers. Narrow down your list of businesses to include those who have positions you are interested in, or are businesses you think you might like to work for
•Proofread your resume - at least twice. If you don't already have one, it is a good idea to put a resume together for a job fair and make sure you have updated contact information included on your resume

At the Job Fair:
•Dress the part. As with a job interview, first impressions at a job fair are important. How you represent yourself sends an immediate message to employers about how serious you are in your job search
•Take time to talk to employers. Don't just drop off a resume and move to the next booth
•Have a firm handshake and maintain eye contact. Let employers know how serious you are. Greet the employer with a firm handshake, and maintain eye contact throughout your conversation

After the Job Fair:
•Follow up with a thank you note. If you picked up a business card, or the name of the company's job fair representative, send a thank you note a day or two after the job fair

The Baltimore Employment Guide wishes you luck in your job search. Please feel free to leave any comments of your past job fair experience.

Weekly EG Publication

2009-03-10T10:48:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication

Look at these Great Career Opportunities:
First Transit
Mercy Ridge
FutureCare Northpoint
Vantage House
North American Trade Schools
Oak Crest
All-State Career
Allines
Eyre Bus Service
Wackenhut Corporation
American Beauty Academy
CES Security

Looking for Employment?

2009-03-04T16:18:00.009-05:00

The Baltimore Employment Guide is hosting their first job fair for 2009 at The Baltimore Convention Center on March 25th. There will be employers recruiting from Baltimore County and surrounding areas. The job fair will be a great opportunity to hand your resume to a recruiter and talk to them face to face. Please be sure to dress to impress the employers and bring plenty of resumes.
The following companies will be attending our job fair:
Airport Terminal Services
All-State Career
Anointed Words
Auto Zone
Avon Products,Inc.
Baltimore City Dept. of Social Services
Baltimore Research
Chesapeake Financial Group
Chimes Maryland
Coca-Cola Enterprises
Constellation Energy
Coventry Healthcare
DeVry University
DISH Network
DLLR
Flowers Baking Co.
Fudgery
Hertz
Kaplan Test Prep
Lifeline Screening
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Maryland Army National Guard
Maryland Dept. of Public Safety
Maryland Transportation Authority Police
McCormick & Company
NIDA
North American Trade Schools
Primerica Financial
Paradigm Services
Social Security Administration
Stein Academy
The Wellness Company
United Insurance Company
United States Army
United States Navy Recruiting
United States Park Police
UtiliQuest
WCBM
Wendys

The Employment Guide March 2nd-March 8th

2009-03-03T14:42:00.003-05:00

EG Weekly Publication

Check out this week's great career opportunities:
Tesst College of Technology
Corporate Express
North American Trade Schools
Allines
All-State Career
Gallagher Services
MV Transportation
National Aquarium
ColorTyme
The Arc of Central Chesapeake Region
Capital City Nurses
Oak Crest

What to do if you have recently been laid off

2009-02-25T09:21:00.002-05:00

It has been a rough time for the United States Employment. More than 3.6 million American have lost their jobs since early 2008, with nearly 600,000 of those jobs cut in January. Some people have found new positions while the nation’s unemployment rate stands at 7.6 percent.

Here are some tips of what to do if you are laid off.

1.Negotiate Smartly.
If you have any reason to suspect your company might do
lay-offs, be aware of the severance packages being offered by the company. Then if you are laid off, negotiate for a layoff package just as you would for a salary. Ask if you can cash in your earned vacation time, or sick and personal days accumulated.

2.File for Unemployment.
Those who were employees should qualify for unemployment benefits. File as soon as possible as it can take up to two weeks to receive a check. P/T workers and Contractors don’t receive unemployment benefits

3. Talk it out.
Tell others what you are going through such as family or friends and perhaps they may refer you to a job or know of a place that is hiring.

4.Do not sign up for COBRA immediately.
You have 60 days after leaving a job to apply for COBRA. You might get a job in 30 days and may not need the benefits.

5.Maintain old Contacts.
Write thank-you notes to you supervisor and colleagues enclosing your contact information. They may keep you in mind if an opportunity rises.

6.Get involved in social networking websites.
Post your resume on facebook, myspace, and HiredIn. Create a professional profile and be sure to include all your qualifications. Attend networking events in your area.

7.Tighten up on expenses.
Without a pay check, this means a tighter budget. Cut out magazine subscriptions, eating at restaurants and any other miscellaneous items that are not needed.

8.Stay Positive.
Easier said then done, right? Get up every morning and do some exercise. Then dedicate a certain time everyday for networking, applying for jobs, and attending work related events such as a job fair.

Feel free to leave any comments about how you got through a tough time after being laid off.

Don’t forget our first job fair for 2009 is Wednesday March 25th from 10am to 2pm at The Baltimore Convention center.

Weekly EG Publication

2009-02-23T10:36:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication February 23rd-March 1st

Check out this week's great career opportunities:
All-State Career
OnPoint Staffing
North American Trade Schools
AEX Group
Baltimore School of Massage
Maryland Department of Public Safety
D&T Sales Service
Bello Machre
Ivy Hall
Scotts Lawn Service

2009-02-18T13:53:00.001-05:00

Whether you’re on the hunt for your very first job or just looking for a change of scenery, preparing for an interview can be daunting. Not to worry, the best way to do well in an interview is to be prepared. These few steps will show you how to enter the interview with confidence.

1.Find out as much information as possible about the company.
First talk to your family and friends. Do they know anyone who has been interviewed with the company? Find out about the job duties and requirements needed for the position. Do an internet search and see if the employer has a website. Read the mission statement and the history about the company. Does the company specialize in a specific field? This will help you ask intelligent questions and show that you have some knowledge about the company

2.Do a Pre-Interview Self Assessment.
Are you able to tell your prospective employer positive information about yourself?
Make a list of your skills and personality traits that would benefit the position that you are applying for. Make a list of possible interview questions and practice them out loud with a friend or a family member. Be able to give specific answers and not just general statements. Here are a few of some of the most common questions asked.
•Tell me a little about your self
•What are your strengths and weaknesses?
•Why should we hire you?
•What specific skills could you bring into the company?

3.Dress in a professional manner.
Proper Business Attire for Men
•Choose a conservative suite in navy, black or gray either pinstripe or solid.
•A solid white dress shirt.
•Ties should be made of a silk like fabric. Avoid ties with cartoon characters.
•Shoe should be clean and well polished. No tennis shoes or flip flops should be worn.
•Keep jewelry to a minimum and don’t wear any earrings.
•Personal hygiene is the key to success. Don’t over due your fragrance.

Proper attire for Women
•Start with a skirted suit or pants for the most conservative look. How ever skirted suits look more professional.
•Skirts should be knee-length or slightly above or below.
•Blouses and sweaters provide color and variety to woman’s clothing, but should be appealing and not revealing.
•Makeup shouldn’t be put on heavy.
•Avoid excessive amounts of jewelry. Keep it simple one ring per hand, and one set of earrings in each ear.
•Personal hygiene is the key to success. Don’t over due your fragrance.
•Wear dress shoes with a medium heel. Avoid flip flops and tennis shoes.

Now you are ready to attend your interview. Good luck and best regards to you. Let us know about your interview. Feel free to leave some tips and success stories.

EG Publication

2009-02-17T14:23:00.003-05:00

EG Weekly Publication February 16th-22nd
Check out this week's great career opportunities:
ColorTyme
North American Trade Schools
CES Security
John Hopkins (Medical Research)
All-State Career
American Beauty Academy
MV Transportation
Stella Maris
Scotts Lawn Service
USA Truck

Spice up the Resume!!!!

2009-02-11T17:02:00.001-05:00

The same way you know how employees deceive you in every day business is how HR professionals catch the dishonest so easily. When lies are present there are inconsistencies and makes the interview even harder to pull off.

Want to spice up your resume and attract more attention? It's easy. Write your resume to stand out among the hundreds of resumes that hiring managers skim each day, but do not LIE!

Most common lies on a resume are:
•Dates: People change the months or days to make the dates work out or say they still work for a company they got fired from
•Creating a miscellaneous job to cover up employment gaps: People create fake companies they have worked for to cover up gaps.
•Education: People add degrees they didn’t complete, add fake extended degrees, or add a college they didn’t attend
•Job Title: People put down their bosses title instead of their true title. People figure they have done everything their boss has so why not get some credit for it.
•Compensation: People lie about what they actually made at a previous employer.
•Reason for leaving: People feel like they can say they were laid off even if they were fired. In this time of layoffs people feel they can lie about why their employment was discontinued.

How to spice up your resume without lying:
•Dates: Put years and not months on the resume.
•Creating a Miscellaneous job to cover up employment gaps: Change your resume layout to functional or hybrid.
•Education: If you didn’t complete a degree don’t write it on the resume. Instead put “Studies In” whatever you major is.
•Job Title: Include your official job title and not your bosses.
•Compensation: Put in a range from example mid to upper 30’s. Then you aren’t blowing your negotiations or lying.
•Reason for leaving: Don’t not include this in your resume. This question will come up in the interview and answer the question with positive circumstances as to why you left.

Weekly EG Publication

2009-02-10T09:59:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication February 2nd-February 9th
Check out this week's great career opportunities:
Corporate Express
MV Transportation
Oak Crest
North American Trade Schools
FutureCare
Genesis
Signature Flight Support
Chimes, Inc.
All-State Career
Tesst College of Technology

Career Education Myths

2009-02-05T09:44:00.007-05:00

Getting ahead means more than choosing a career and finding a program that suits your goals. It’s all about understanding your desired career path and figuring out how you make the career training right for you and moving towards a brighter future.

The Employment Guide is here to help you further your education for a new career. Just simply go to http://baltimore.employmentguide.com/education/education.php The featured schools are Stein Academy and Dental Assistant Training school (DATS).

Many people think they know the right way to go about picking an occupation and end up choosing a job that is unsatisfying.

Here our some myths of choosing a career with resources that can help you make an informed decision.

1.Finding a career is easy
Choosing a career involves a process and needs allotted time. The career planning process involves four steps. The foremost and important is assessing yourself and explore the occupation in which you are interested in. Research the career you are interested in before you commit to it.

2.A career counselor can tell me what occupation to chose
Actually, a career counselor or any other career professional can’t tell you what career is best for you. The career professional can help guide you through your decision.

3.Making a lot of money will make me happy
Salary is important, but it shouldn’t be the only factor looked at while choosing a career. Money doesn’t necessarily lead to job satisfaction. Enjoying what you do at work will make the job more successful and life less stressful.

4.Once I choose a career I’ll be stuck in it forever
If you are unsatisfied with a career you can always change it. Many people change careers several times over the course of their lifetimes.

5.If I change careers my skills are useless
The skills you obtained are yours to keep. You can take your skills from one job to another. The skills may not be used in the exact same way, but they won’t go to waste. Besides you could share your skills to a friend or family member.

6.If my friend or family member is happy in a particular field then I will be too
Everyone is different that is what makes us unique. Even if you have a lot in common with this person be sure doesn’t necessarily mean you will like the same career.

7.All I have to do is pick a career and everything else will fall into place
Choosing a career is a good start,but you don’t stop there. Research the career before making a final decision.Then assess yourself to see if you are a good fit for that particular career. For example,if you are good with numbers and like Mathematics then choosing a career in Accounting will be a good choice.

Weekly EG Publication

2009-02-03T09:45:00.003-05:00

EG Weekly Publication February 2nd-February 8th
Check out this week's great career opportunities:
American Beauty Academy
Burger King
North American Trade Schools
All-State Career
Medix School
Eyre Bus Service
Alban Tractor
Pendum, Inc.
Admiral Security

Plans for the future!!!!

2009-01-29T15:28:00.001-05:00

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden’s have many plans to jump start the economy. The plans listed below are in process, but will take sometime. Obama states, “The challenges the Americans are facing will be met.”

Provide $50 billion to Jumpstart the Economy and Prevent 1 Million Americans from Losing Their Jobs: This relief would include a $25 billion State Growth Fund to prevent state and local cuts in health, education, housing, and heating assistance or counterproductive increases in property taxes, tolls or fees.

Create New Job Training Programs for Clean Technologies:
The Obama-Biden plan will increase funding for federal workforce training programs and direct these programs to incorporate green technologies training, such as advanced manufacturing and weatherization training, to help Americans find and retain stable, high-paying jobs.

Boost the Renewable Energy Sector and Create New Jobs:
The Obama-Biden plan will create new federal policies, and expand existing ones, that have been proven to create new American jobs.

Raise the Minimum Wage:
Barack Obama and Joe Biden will raise the minimum wage, index it to inflation and increase the Earned Income Tax Credit to make sure that full-time workers earn a living wage that allows them to raise their families and pay for basic needs.
Ensure Freedom to Unionize:
Obama and Biden believe that workers should have the freedom to choose whether to join a union without harassment or intimidation from their employers.

If you want to know more information about the plans that are in action please visit Obama and Biden's plan.

Weekly EG Publication

2009-01-26T14:56:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication January 26th-February 1st

Check out this week's Career Opportunities:
DATS
Corporate Express
North American Trade Schools
All-State Careers
Genesis Healthcare
McCormick & Company
Pendum, Inc.
Chimes, Inc.
UtiliQuest
Country Inn & Suites
Admiral Security
Signature Flight Support

What does Barack Obama’s inauguration mean for jobs and employment?

2009-01-21T11:33:00.002-05:00

Today, marks history as Barack Obama is sworn as 44th president of the United States.
There were 2 million people were expected to crowd into the area between the Capitol, the White House and the Lincoln Memorial.

Obama stated there are many challenges that we face. One of many being the loss of jobs and the American people being laid off.

Obama went on to say “But the challenges will be met.”

President Barack Obama wants to focus on re-shaping the economy. Obama outlines a plan to create jobs and help the nation’s economy by modernizing schools and lessening the dependence on foreign oil.

Obama wants to create 2.5 million jobs by 2011. He will also focus on rebuilding the nation’s roads, bridges, remodeling older schools, developing alternative energy sources, and producing more efficient cars.

He said, “Legislation backing his plan would be one of his first priorities after he takes office on January 20th.”

There are some employers cutting hours back and many others laid off employees. Obama is working on a stimulus plan to give companies more tax cuts and funds to hire more employees.

To read more on Obama’s economic plan please visit http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1812964,00.html.

Weekly EG Publication

2009-01-20T11:40:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication January 19th-January 25th
Check out this week's great career opportunities:
American Beauty Academy
First Transit
North American Trade Schools
All-State career
Stella Maris
Ivy Hall
Genesis
FutureCare
Allines
Corporate Express

How about them RAVENS!!!!

2009-01-14T09:46:00.003-05:00

WOW, The Baltimore Ravens are definitely on fire. The Ravens had received yet another victory, 13-10 over the Tennessee Titans during the second round of the playoffs. How about Joe Flacco being the first rookie quarterback in NFL to win two playoff games.

This town definitely has been painted purple for the last two weeks. There are people wearing Raven’s Jerseys, sweaters and other Ravens apparel everyday. I have also saw cars decked out with Ravens flags, decals and license plates. Baltimore is roaring with excitement.

The Ravens were greeted at BWI at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday night by 1,000 fans. There were hundreds of them waiting to greet them at the Owings Mills Training Facility. The Baltimore Ravens fans were honking their horns and chanting GO RAVENS GO!

The Ravens did get their rematch against the Titans and they deserved a win. This team has been going strong for 18 weeks without a bye. Despite all the injuries and not a lot of rest, the Ravens got their job done. Now the Ravens face the Steelers in the AFC Championship.

The players believe this is a rematch against the Steelers. During, the Monday night game on September 29th, 2008, the Steelers won in over time by 3 points. In addition, the Steelers defeated the Ravens at home by 4 points on December 14th, 2008.The Steelers are a rival to the Ravens. The upcoming game is going to be yet another physical and tough game. The Steelers defense is #1 in the league and Ravens are #2. This is going to be a great game to watch.

A special Congratulation goes out to John Harbaugh, the coaches and the players!

Don’t forget to continue your job search www.employmentguide.com during commercials and half time.

What are your plans for the game? Will the Ravens be in Super Bowl 2009?

Let us know your thoughts, and GO RAVENS GO!!!!!

Weekly EG Publication

2009-01-12T10:31:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication January 12th-January 18th

Check out this week's great career opportunities:
Staff Quest
First Transit
North American Trade Schools
Vantage House
All-State Career
Chimes,Inc.
D&T Sales Service
American Beauty Academy
Dental Assistant Training School
UPS

Way to go Flacco!

2009-01-06T11:16:00.004-05:00

There is a lot of excitement here in Baltimore about the Ravens victory over the Miami Dolphins 27-10 in the wild card game.

The coach John Harbaugh and quarterback Joe Flacco had made NFL history by winning a playoff game without home field advantage and both being rookies.

Now, the Ravens must face a tougher opponent, which is the Tennessee Titans. However, when the Ravens played the Titans in week 5 there was an interception thrown by Flacco that put the Titans into field goal range. Needless to stay, the Titans beat the Ravens at home by 3 points with less than a minute on the play clock.

On the show Ravens Extra Trevor Pryce said, “After dominating the whole game and the Titans beating us by a field goal has been a tough pill for the team to swallow and now we get a rematch.”

It is unbelievable how the 2007 season went from 5-11 to 11-5 in the 2008 season. Now we are in the playoffs for the first time in seven years.

If you haven’t bought your tickets for the playoff game here is the hottest deal in Baltimore:

Towson Travel is happy to announce a Raven’s Roadies bus trip to Nashville for the playoffs this weekend. Departs on Friday and return on Sunday. Excellent price! $475 per person and it includes…

•Round trip bus fare on a private coach by Hunt Valley Motor Coach (bathroom, TV’s etc…)
•2 nights at the Courtyard Marriott in Nashville
•Game Ticket for Saturday’s game
•Tailgate party
•Transfers to the stadium/hotel

Please contact Cindy Dohony for more information @
(443) 415-8672 (Cell) or call (410) 823-7770 Ext. 19 (Office)

What are your plans for the game? What are your thoughts about the Ravens versus Titans?

Please let us know, GO RAVENS!!!

Weekly EG Publication

2009-01-05T09:21:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication January 5th-January 11th

Check out this week's great career opportunities:
First Transit
North American Trade Schools
Corporate Express
All-State Career
Bello Machre
Durham School Services
Chimes, Inc.
Ruxton Health & Rehabilitation Center
HCR Manorcare

Let's get in gear for a New Year!

2008-12-29T17:00:00.006-05:00

Many people view the arrival of the New Year as an opportunity to reevaluate their hopes, goals and dreams. It's also not a bad time to take another look at your job search.
Even if your list of New Year's resolutions is already crowded, consider adding a few more that relate to your job search. If your New Year’s resolutions include advancing or changing your career, here are some helpful tips to start your job search.

1.Update your resume
Once you decided to open new options, you will need a resume that shows and highlights your accomplishments, skills, and the companies that you have worked for in the past.

2.Customize your cover letter
Make sure your cover letter stands out by putting the correct address to a specific company and recruiter. Include a paragraph that includes your accomplishments and how this can contribute to a new employer.

3.Talk to relatives and friends
Many people receive good jobs from talking to and sharing their work experiences with friends and family members.

4. Research popular interview questions
The one question that is almost always asked is what are your strengths and weaknesses? Once you have researched probable interview questions answer them with someone as if they were a recruiter.

5.Manage your time
Set up certain days and times to conduct your job search and allow time to practice possible interview questions.

The Employment Guide is always here to help you with your job search.
The Baltimore EG office wishes everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Read more at: 2009 Job Search

Weekly EG Publication

2008-12-29T13:43:00.003-05:00

EG Weekly Publication December 29th-January 4th

Check out this week's great career opportunities:
All-State Career
C&S Wholesale Services
North American Trade Schools
Lighting Express
Genesis Healthcare
Columbia Association Camp Department
King Memorial Park

Looking for a change ?

2008-12-23T10:51:00.002-05:00

Looking to start a career or new job in 2009?
One of the things you maybe thinking about as the New years roll in is a career change.
There are factors that you need to ask yourself before you change your career or find a new job.

Here are some questions to think about before making your decision:
•Do you want to stay in the same industry or type of work?
•Are there specific things you are looking for besides that big pay check?
•Are you happy with the area you live in, or would a new career be an opportunity for you to pick up and move?
•Are you willing to further your education for a new career?

The holidays are perfect for career planning because you have a few days away from the office to do some research.

Check out www.employmentguide.com for great career opportunities.

So where in the job market should you be looking for a brighter future?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the most in demand for the next ten years are as follows:
•Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
•Personal Care Aides
•Home Health Aides
•Computer Software and Applications Engineers
•Veterinary Techs
•Personal Financial Advisors
•Medical Assistants
•Veterinarians
•Makeup Artists
•Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

The reality is you need to begin planning now so you can hit the ground running and get on the right track for the New Year.

Information provided by: Careers in Demand for 2009

EG Weekly Publication

2008-12-22T09:26:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication December 22nd-December 28th
Check out this week's great career opportunities:
Corporate Express
North American Trade Schools
Durham School Services
OtisSpunkmeyer
Chimes
All-State Career
Columbia Association Camp Department

Baltimore Rankings

2008-12-15T17:05:00.001-05:00

Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland. Every year Forbes reports on the best cities for jobs and Baltimore came in 35th place just behind West Palm Beach FL, McAllen TX, and Portland OR. The data was complied out of 100 of the largest cities and here is where Baltimore ranked:

Median Household Income Rank: 24

Unemployment Rank: 29

Income Growth Rank: 54

Cost Of Living Rank: 65

Job Growth Rank: 57

The median income for Baltimore is just $34,000.

The Employment Guide is here to help you through your job or career search. Just click on http://www.employmentguide.com

Information provided by: Best cities in 2008.

EG Weekly Publication

2008-12-15T10:29:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication December 15th-December 21st
Check out this week's great career opportunities:
Corporate Express
North American Trade Schools
C&S Wholesale Services
American Beauty Academy
All-State Career
Chimes
Ruxton Healthcare
Genesis
Signature Flight Support

EG Weekly Publication!

2008-12-09T14:29:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication December 8th-December 14th
Check out this week's great career opportunities:
UPS
North American Trade Schools
All-State Career
Gallagher Services
Professional Healthcare Resources
Chimes
Genesis
CES Security
Signature Flight Support

Weekly EG Publication

2008-12-02T15:33:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication December 1st-December 7th
Check out this week's great career opportunities:
Baltimore School of Massage
North American Trade Schools
Staff Quest
All-State Career
S.A.F.E Management
AEX Group
UtiliQuest
Algorithme Pharma
Chimes

Happy Cyber Monday!

2008-12-01T16:41:00.005-05:00

You've heard of Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when it seems everyone in the U.S. crowds into the malls to get an early start on the annual holiday shopping frenzy. But have you heard of Cyber Monday, the first workday after the long weekend, in other words, today when we all sit down at our desks and start surfing our way to those perfect gifts? To weed through the madness start the day at the National Retail Federation's website, cybermonday.com, for an aggregation of over 600holiday deals from web retailers in every category.

According to a poll we recently commissioned from Harris Interactive, 40 percent of employed U.S. adults say they plan to do at least some of their online holiday shopping from work this year. So we aim to make all that pointing and clicking as fast, safe, and easy as possible.

While you are on-line doing your holiday shopping and wondering where you can get some extra cash for the holidays, The Employment Guide is here to help. Just simply go to www.employmentguide.com and apply for a job. There are some retail stores that are currently hiring for the holiday season.

Information provided by: Cyber Monday

The Veterans Transition Guide

2008-11-25T16:39:00.001-05:00

Finding employment can be a daunting task for veterans returning to the civilian workforce, but The Employment Guide’s Veterans Transition Guide is helping to ease the change. As soldiers and sailors return from deployments around the world, they routinely face problems integrating back into civilian jobs and lives.

The Employment Guide recently launched The Veterans Transition Guide. The guide features articles and tips for people who have been living the Military life and want to find a job or career. The guide also features Companies in the Baltimore surrounding area that are looking to hire you today.

The Baltimore Employment Guide will be launching their first edition of The Veterans Guide in January of 2009. If you are an employer looking to hire veterans please be sure and contact the employment guide.

For more information please contact Howard Kershner @ 410-543-1870.

EG Weekly Publication

2008-11-24T10:19:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication November 24-December 1
Check out this week's great career opportunities:
Allines
North American Trade Schools
Tesst College of Technology
All-State Career
Prime, Inc.
Maryland Department of Public Safety
Wackenhut Corporation
Ruxton Health & Rehabilitation Center

Top 9 Ways to Improve Your Resume

2008-11-18T12:32:00.002-05:00

1.Proofread. This should be a no-brainer, but almost all resumes
had typos and formatting inconsistencies. Make sure your resume is perfect, and hire a professional if you’re not confident in your proofreading skills.
2.Remove “Fluff.” One of my pet peeves is the use of flowery resume language. If you’re a results-proven, detail-oriented leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills, I’m talking to you. This type of language makes hiring managers’ eyes glaze over and doesn’t do much to “sell” your credentials. Instead of saying that you have these skills, prove it with examples of past successes throughout the resume.
3. Add a Headline. A Headline calls out your objective as well as one or two of your top qualifications, and is a modern twist on a traditional “Objective” section.
4. Add a Summary. If you don’t have a Qualifications Summary, write one — immediately! The summary can present the top reasons why employers should contact you — your value proposition. If you lead your resume with a compelling summary, employers will be more likely to read the rest of your resume.
5. Include Important Skills. You can create a separate “Key Skills” section or incorporate your skills in the Summary section. Either way, an easy-to-skim, bulleted list of your job-related skills will appeal to hiring managers.
6. Add Accomplishments. And while you’re at it, quantify them (if possible) so employers can understand the impact of your work.
7. Avoid Using Personal Pronouns. Employers know that your resume is about you, so write in an “implied” first-person voice.
8. Focus on the Last Ten Years or So. If your work history is extensive, keep in mind that most resume reviewers are concerned about your recent employment. You can keep the early positions, but cut down on the amount of space used and consider summing it up in an “Early Career” section.
9. Ditch the “References Available” Line. Employers expect you to have references if you’re in a job search, and this line is just wasting space at the end of the resume.

Information provided by: Nine Ways to improve a resume.

Weekly EG Publication

2008-11-17T10:46:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication November 17-November 23
Check out this week's great career opportunities:
UPS
North American Trade Schools
Signature Flight Support
All-State Career
First Transit
Value City Furniture
Stella Maris
Chimes
American Beauty Academy

Looking for a job in Healthcare?

2008-11-10T16:20:00.002-05:00

HealthCare Job Fair!
When: Tuesday November 13th, 2008
Where: Anne Arundel Community College
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
Time: 10am-3pm
Driving Directions to the job fair.
The following healthcare companies are seeking their next qualified candidate:
AFLAC
Annapolitan Assisted Living
Attentive Care
Bayside Physical Therapy
Bello Machre
Chesapeake Treatment Center
Dimensions Healthcare System
Dynasplint Systems, Inc.
FutureCare
Genesis Healthcare
Harbor Hospital
Mary Kay
Mary T. Maryland
MedAssurant
NIDA
PB Health
Shore Health System
St. Agnes Hospital
St. Joseph Medical Center
U.S. Army Health Care

There will be many opportunities in the healthcare industry available.
The healthcare job fair is sponsored by The Employment Guide and Anne Arundel Community College. Just remember to dress for success and bring plenty of resumes.

Weekly EG Publication

2008-11-10T09:57:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication November 10-November 16

Check out this weeks great career opportunities:
North American Trade Schools
All-State Career
Prime Inc.
Signature Flight Support
Forman Inc.
Value City Furniture
First Transit
Ruxton Health & Rehabilitation Center
Professional Healthcare Resources

Six Factors that will cost you the Interview/ Job.

2008-11-04T14:23:00.003-05:00

In addition to an unprofessional appearance, here are six factors that can help you remain in the unemployment line:
1. Being unprepared for the interview. Prepare, plan, and practice! In today's tough job market, you MUST do everything you can to give yourself an edge... preparation is the key.
2.Not being able to communicate clearly and effectively. This is important during the interview and on the job. Being nervous can really mess up your communication skills, so being well prepared and practicing what you're going to say are always your best bet.
3.Being aggressive, arrogant, or acting in a superior way. No one wants to hire or work with people who think they're better than everyone else. Be careful with your attitude, even if you think you're surrounded by incompetent fools. Being confident is good. Being an arrogant jerk is bad.
4.Making excuses for failings. Your teacher never bought "The dog ate my homework!" and your boss isn't going to buy "The finance department gave me the wrong figures!" In the grown-up world, you have to take responsibility for what you are responsible for! You'll never earn respect by blaming others when things go wrong.
5.Saying unfavorable things about previous employers. Even if you left a job because the boss was an egomaniac who took credit for all of your hard work, verbally abused you in front of others, and poisoned the plant on your desk, don't say anything bad about him/her during an interview. When asked "Why did you leave your last job?" say something like "My manager and I both agreed that my advancement opportunities were limited there and obtaining another position was the best option for me and my career goals."
6.Having a poor/limp handshake. Why do people think you'll be a lousy employee if you have a lousy handshake? That's not really logical, is it? Doesn't matter. It just turns people off and gives them a bad impression of you. So make your handshake firm and confident but not bone-crushing. (It's not a competition to see who winces first!)
If you DON'T want to be unemployed, don't let any of those traits apply to you!
Information Provided by: Interview Strategies

EG Weekly Publication

2008-11-03T10:07:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication November 3-November 9
Check out this week's great career opportunities:
UPS
Superior Carriers,Inc.
North American Trade Schools
All-State Career
American Beauty Academy
Baltimore School of Massage
Chimes

“Honoring our Veterans”

2008-10-28T09:14:00.005-05:00

The event is open to all job seekers. There will be over 50 employers representing a variety of positions and will be on hand to interview job seekers.

Where: War Memorial Building
101 N. Gay Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
When: Monday November 3,2008
Time: 10:00a.m-2:00p.m

Directions go to: http://cityguide.aol.com/baltimore/entertainment/war-memorial-building-and-plaza/v-88784.
Public Transportation: Bus numbers- 8, 20,23,40,91.
War Memorial Building is served by the Maryland Department of Veteran Affairs.
Parking: On Lexington Street- $10.00/day
Please bring plenty of resumes and professional dress is recommended.

Sponsored by: Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Employment and Development, Baltimore County Workforce Development System & Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.

Job Fair-Contractor Expo

2008-10-27T14:29:00.001-05:00

The Maryland Hispanic Workforce Council will host an unprecedented event on October 30, 2008: the Job Fair for Innovative Source of up-and-coming Human Capital.
The Job Fair objectives are to familiarize employers with the sources of underutilized communities, to provide job opportunities for the general population as well as for underserved communities, to assist attendees with job search, employment opportunities, job skills and career training.
Event: Job Fair and Contactor’s Expo (open to the public)
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008
Time: 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Venue: Quality Inn, Laurel
Address: One 2nd Street, Laurel, MD 20707
Apply For Jobs In: Construction
Manufacturing, Light and Heavy industrial
Hospitals, Medical & Health
Financial, Banking, Insurance
Customer Service, Sales, and many others

Job seekers are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resumes to give to employers and to come prepared to fill out job applications.
Get ready for a new and better future!
For more information please contact us at:
(410)558-3515 or 1-866-787-3727
E-mail: workforce@mdhcc.net
Web site: http://www.mdhcc.net

EG Weekly Publication

2008-10-27T10:38:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication October 27-November 2

Check out this week's great career opportunities:
Signature Flight Support
North American Trade Schools
Bello Machre
All-State Career
American Beauty Academy
Chimes
Harbor Hospital
Gallagher Services

How to give job winning answers to interview questions

2008-10-22T14:54:00.001-05:00

Human Resources personnel, professional recruiters and various other career experts all agree: one of the best ways to prepare yourself for a job interview is to anticipate questions, develop your answers, and practice, practice, practice.

First, know these important facts:
1. There is no way to predict every question you will be asked during a job interview. In other words, expect unexpected questions--they'll come up no matter how much preparation you do.

2. Treat any sample answers you find, such as in discussion forums, books or on Internet job sites, as guides only. Do not use any sample answers word for word! Interviewers can spot "canned" answers a mile away, and if they suspect you are regurgitating answers that are not your own, you can kiss that job goodbye. You must apply your own experiences, personality and style to answer the questions in your own way. This is crucial, and it will give you a big advantage over candidates who simply recite sample answers.

3. Job interview questions are not things to fear, they are opportunities to excel. They allow you to show why you are the best person for the job, so instead of dreading them, look forward to them! The key is to give better answers than anyone else, and that's where your preparation comes in.

Now, take these actions:
1. Make a list of your best "selling points" for the position. What qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge, background, personality traits do you possess that would apply to this particular job? Write them down and look for opportunities to work them into your answers.

2. In addition to any sample job interview questions you find through various resources, you absolutely must develop your own list of probable questions based specifically on the job for which you are applying. Put yourself in the hiring manager's shoes… what kinds of questions would you ask to find the best person for this job?

3. Write down your answers to likely questions. Study the job announcement carefully. (If you don't have one, get one!) Note the phrases they use when describing the desired qualifications. You'll want to target these as much as possible when developing your answers. For example, if the announcement says they want someone with "strong customer service skills," make sure you include "strong customer service skills" in at least one of your answers. That will make a better impression than saying "I helped customers."

4. Review and edit your answers until you feel they are "just right." Read them over and over until you are comfortable that you know them fairly well. Don't try to memorize them; don't worry about remembering every word. Practice saying them out loud. If possible, have a friend help you rehearse for the interview.

Here are some more very important tips:
1. Be a (Short) Story Teller
Make use of this old marketing tip: "Facts tell but stories sell." During a job interview, you are selling yourself. Whenever possible, answer questions with a short story that gives specific examples of your experiences. Notice I said "short." You don't want to ramble or take up too much time; you want to be brief but still make your point.

For example, imagine two people interviewing for a job as a dog groomer are asked, "Have you ever dealt with aggressive dogs?" Candidate Joe answers, "Yes, about 10% of the dogs I've groomed had aggressive tendencies." Candidate Mary answers, "Oh yes, quite often. I remember one situation where a client brought in his Pit Bull, Chomper. He started growling at me the moment his owner left, and I could tell from his stance he wasn't about to let me get near his nails with my clippers. I think he would've torn my arm off if I hadn't used the Schweitzer Maneuver on him. That calmed him down right away and I didn't have any problems after that." (I know nothing about dog grooming; I made the Schweitzer Maneuver up for illustrative purposes.)

Don't you agree that Mary's answer is better? Sure, Joe answered the question, but Mary did more than that--she gave a specific example and told a quick story that will be remembered by the interviewers.

In today's job market where there are dozens of highly qualified candidates for each opening, anything you do that will make you stand out and be remembered will greatly increase your odds of getting hired.

2. Keep the Interviewer's Perspective in Mind; Answer His "What's in it for Me?" Question
While many questions asked during job interviews appear to focus on your past accomplishments, here's an important tip: they may be asking about what you did, but what they really want to know is what you can do now, for them.

Information provided by: Winning tips to answer interview questions

EG Weekly Publication

2008-10-20T11:08:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication October 20-October 26

Check out this week's great career Opportunities:
Chimes
The Employment Guide
Staff Quest
North American Trade Schools
All-State Career
Stella Maris
Pendum
First Transit

Benefits of Truck Driving.

2008-10-14T11:05:00.005-05:00

If you're thinking of changing careers, a move into the truck driving industry may offer you more benefits than you might think. Due to a shortage of trucks drivers, many trucking companies are paying even more for qualified people to haul loads across the country. With more than 70% of the nation's economy being delivered by trucks, more truckers will continue to be needed. In other words, the trucking industry has plenty to offer interested candidates. Consider the following benefits of being a truck driver.

• Good pay
With a national shortage of drivers, companies are willing to give bonuses and increased pay for truck drivers, particularly for long-haul truckers. Companies also pay substantially more for reliable, safe drivers because they are rare. In fact, they can earn more than some college graduates. Another bonus is that unlike some companies, they are usually guaranteed pay raises as they add on years of experience.
• Benefits
Most trucking companies offer major benefits for their employees. Benefits for truck drivers can include medical, dental, vision, prescription medication coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. Truckers may also receive paid vacation and holidays. Their great benefits rival many large companies, even some in the Fortune 500 category.
• Bonuses
Trucking companies may offer bonuses for certain loads carried or distances traveled. Bonuses may also be given for safety records or longevity with a company.
• Flexibility
A flexible schedule is available to truck drivers through many trucking companies. Drivers can also decide what type of hauls they would like to drive. They can decide between local runs, long distance runs or cross-region runs. Some companies even allow pets or children to come along during the traditionally solo rides.
• Changing Scenery
Truckers can see most of the U.S. while they work. The scenery constantly changes and there are usually points of interest to see along the way. Is your office view as good as a trucker's view? Becoming a truck driver can be a great way to start seeing and doing.
• Job Security
Truck driving provides job security for those that move frequently. It also promises a secure job market because trucking companies always need drivers, particularly if you have a few years of safe driving under your belt. A job is as secure as you make it.
• Teams
Working as a team with a spouse or colleague gives truckers a way to earn a higher income on long runs. Teams receive bonuses for making faster deliveries and can earn over $100,000 per year.
With benefits better and above some office jobs, a career as a truck driver may be the right move.
If you are interested in switching to working in a mobile office as a truck driver start searching for available jobs at www.careersingears.com
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EG Weekly Publication

2008-10-13T10:17:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication October 13-October 19

Check out this weeks's great career opportunities:
UPS
North American Trade Schools
All-State Career
Stella Maris
Ruxton Health & Rehabilitation Center
First Transit
Pendum
Admiral Security Services
CES Security

The top five reasons to work in the healthcare industry.

2008-10-10T11:16:00.004-05:00

The recruiting for healthcare positions keeps growing and growing. “Whether you are a recent graduate or have been working professional” in the healthcare field, www.healthcareerweb.com will help you get the most out of your job search. There are many of medical professions such as pharmacy technician, nursing jobs, and physician assistant, and medical billing and many more that are included on the health career web.
Working in the Healthcare industry offers many rewards and benefits. Find out more about what you'll gain by pursuing a career in Healthcare today!

1. Job Growth, Job Growth, and MORE Job Growth!
According the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, EIGHT of the Top 20 fastest growing professions are in the Healthcare Industry! And the Healthcare industry has over 13 million jobs. What does this mean for you? It means that as a Healthcare professional, you will enjoy more options – and much better job security and stability. Most likely you will not be downsized, thanks to advances in medicine, and the country's aging population, which is continually increasing demand for medical professionals across the board.
2. Touch Lives - Make an Impact
In what other profession can you touch lives the way you can in the Healthcare industry? You could help bring a new life into the world, or save a life from ending. You can change lives, impacting families the way only healthcare professionals are able to. Not only will you impact individuals, you could also make an impact on entire communities, providing healthcare in a variety of forms or treating diseases and ailments of all sorts.
3. Jobs Available for ALL Education and Experience Levels
Whether you have a GED or a PhD, there is an exciting healthcare career available to you. Sure you need many years of school to be a doctor or a nurse, but there are hundreds of other roles available in the Healthcare industry to be explored.
4. Competitive Earning Potential
Due to the high demand for workers in the healthcare industry, careers in healthcare are some of the most lucrative options available. The more highly skilled you are, the higher your pay will be.
5. Never a Dull Moment!
Why do you think there are so many TV shows about hospitals and medical professionals? Shows like Greys Anatomy, ER, Scrubs, Private Practice are successful because the medical field is exciting, ever-changing, and dramatic in nature. Healthcare is fast paced, you are dealing with life or death situations, and new patients come in every day, so you never will experience the same day twice.

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EG Weekly Publication

2008-10-07T09:39:00.002-05:00

EG Weekly Publication October 6-October 12

Check out this week's great career opportunitites:
American Red Cross
Corporate Express
Arc of Baltimore
North American Trade Schools
All-State Career
Baltimore School of Massage
Signature Flight Support
First Transit

Looking for a job?

2008-10-01T09:49:00.001-05:00

Top ten ways to find a job.
1.Make use of Internet resources such as Workopolis.com and online job banks.
2.Subscribe to a daily newspaper and use the “help wanted” section to your advantage.
3.Use a fax machine and fax resumes (by the dozens) to companies that you would like to work for. Don't get discouraged if you don't hear back right away just keep on faxing until you do.
4.Use temporary employment agencies as a springboard to permanent employment.
5.Fax or e-mail your resume to all of the temporary employment agencies that you find listed in your local phonebook. Always use a personalized cover letter and make it job specific.
6.Go to your employment office or community job resource center and register. They can be invaluable when it comes to looking for a job.
7.Take advantage of free job search resources (such as resume printing and job search help) offered by community employment centers. Some even offer telephone message answering services (for those with no telephones) so you can put a callback number on your application.
8.Check call centers and telemarketing agencies. These types of businesses often have openings and the pay will hold you over until you find something more to your liking.
9.Go door to door (to businesses) with a briefcase full of resumes. Some employers like to see the faces behind resumes and you just may arrive at a business when there is an opening that you qualify for. (Timing is everything in some cases)
10.Use your local yellow pages to call companies and see if they are accepting applications or taking résumés. If they are you can immediately fax them your resume or get your local employment center to do the faxing for you. (You can even take advantage of the free job related use of a telephone from local employment centers).

Using these tips, your job hunting will go much smoother and be more effective. You do not want to waste yours' or anyone else's time. Having many effective job searching tools is a start to finding employment in the shortest time period necessary.

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The Baltimore Employment Guide September29-October 4

2008-09-30T15:45:00.002-05:00

The Baltimore Employment Guide September29-October 4

Check out this week's great career opprtunities:
American Beauty Academy
Good Shepherd Center
All-State Careers
Baltimore Bartending School
North American Trade Schools
Wackenhut Corporation
Pendum
First Transit
Canteen Correctional Services
Erickson
Ruxton Health & Rehabilitation Center

Interview Questions for you to Ask!

2008-09-23T12:31:00.000-05:00

Job interviewing is a two-way street. For the candidate and the employer alike, the objective is the best hiring match possible. The questions you ask in an interview are as important as how you answer the interviewer’s questions.
Formulating a list of questions is a good practice in preparation for any job interview. Most often, candidates do not know whether they will have another chance to ask questions about a job for which they are applying, so it is a good idea to go into the interview prepared to come out with job related questions answered.
Too frequently, the job search puts candidates into a position of near desperation to take the first job that meets their most basic criteria — it pays enough to get by. Therefore, less emphasis is placed on whether it is a good long-term fit than on whether the job can be “the one.”
Besides the questions you have already formulated, below is a list of others you might want to ask at your next interview. Some of these may not be applicable to all situations, so you can begin by deciding which of these are important to you.
About the Position
Why is this position open?
How often has the position been filled in the past three years?
What are some of the objectives you would like to see accomplished in this job?
What would you like to be done differently by the next person who fills this position?
If I were chosen for this position, what would be my top three priorities?
What are some of the more difficult problems one would have to face in this position?
How will you and the company evaluate / know if I am successful at this position?
About the Company
In your opinion, what products and services make this company the most successful?
Do you see any significant changes to the company in the near future?
What are the advancement opportunities for this position?
If it seems awkward to ask your question, you may consider beginning by asking, “May I ask you a few questions?” It is helpful to prioritize your questions, so that the most important ones get answered.
It is okay to have your questions written and in front of you as you ask them. Besides the questions above, you should ask specific inquiries about the company and this will show you have done your research.

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The Baltimore Employment Guide September22-September28

2008-09-22T09:21:00.004-05:00

EG Weekly Publication September22-September28

Check out this weeks great career opportunities:
American Red Cross
Chimes
North American Trade Schools
John Hopkins
Stella Maris
Pendum
All-State Career
American Beauty Academy

Job Fair Success!!

2008-09-18T14:42:00.001-05:00

In today’s job market, we know that job seekers are looking for ways to find employment. The Employment Guide is here to help the young, old and mature get on the right path to a new career.

Seventeen hundred people walked through the doors yesterday in hopes of finding a new job or start a new career. As the job seekers walked through the door we handed them an Employment Guide bag with a job seeker survival guide and a copy of our paper.

The doors were open from 10am until 2pm and this allowed hundreds of job seekers to speak with employers and submit their resumes. Some job seekers had interviews set up while others walked around and filled out applications for employers that interested them. There were forty employers that attended our job fair and they were very busy talking to the job seekers.

The Employment Guide also provided a table for the applicants to sign up for job alerts and/or complete job applications. The job alerts will be sent to their e-mail address letting them know what jobs are available for the job industries that the job seeker has chosen. They were over six hundred applicants that signed up. If you haven’t registered please do so at www.employmentguide.com.

Our job fair at The Baltimore Convention was a complete success!!

The next job fair is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2008 from 10am-3pm at Anne Arundel Community college. If you are a job seeker looking for a career in the health field please be sure to attend.