tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90868408295000810702012-02-06T10:50:10.189-08:00current and recent articles about careers and job seeking by cici mattiuzzicicihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15743128222260475938noreply@blogger.comBlogger481100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-77675633400205301952012-02-06T10:47:00.000-08:002012-02-06T10:50:10.205-08:00

Why do some people walk into a burning building when everyone else is running away? Why do some people become teachers? What motivates an individual to become an engineer? It is part of the fabric of who they are – a combination of innate talent and early life experience. Some people - lifeguards, teachers, and counselors, are motivated to help people. In my experience, people do not always

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When things are not working right it is sometimes good to do an assessment of the situation. It is time to call in the experts.When a product fails, a bridge collapses, or a plane crashes a full team of experts gather information, data, and physical remnants. They then organize the data, run tests, and do a full analysis to try to find a cause for the failure to prevent future failure and

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There are certain indicators that I watch when I want to know which way the job market for engineers and computer scientists is going. I watch the reports from the US Department of Labor, car sales, technology hiring, state hiring, and Caterpillar sales. I think the job market is coming back faster than most people realize. Last week the US DOL reported the jobless rate dropped to 8.6% (

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Wouldn’t it be nice if everything in life just fell into place? It would be so much easier if you could just relax and not think about your career. Imagine going to college, having a perfect job waiting for you, keeping on track for 40 or so years, and finally retiring in comfort. There are a few souls for whom this is possible. They were born into their destiny. For those of us who were not

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Everyone has skeletons in their closet. Things that you have done that you wish you had not. Sometimes it is something small that just goes into long-term memory as a learning experience. Other times it is something that will come back to haunt you. Cleaning out the closet is not always an easy task but it is entirely necessary before you start applying for career level positions.Over the

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How do you measure your net worth? Is it by your bank account, your investments, your car, your house or your possessions? Those are the traditional measures, and many people starting out in their careers tend to think of themselves as having a long way to go before reaching financial security. It is especially hard to think of yourself as having established any form of wealth if you are carrying

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The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), Fall 2011 Salary Survey, was just released and the news is very good. The average salary offers across all majors in the final report for the class of 2011 is up 6 percent ($51,171) over the overall average salary report of the class of 2010 ($47,673). This final report of 2011 is a strong indication that the economic recovery is apparent

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If you are in your 20s or early 30s and graduated from college or entered the labor market in the past four years you know the meaning of the Lost Generation. It is a term used to describe young people who are jobless, homeless (or living with parents), and seemingly future-less. It is a depressingly harsh reality that has been going on entirely too long. “Bright, eager—and unwanted. While

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Getting a job is a full time job that requires drive, discipline, and determination. This is true no matter what your life situation. So many people are unemployed- it is easy to believe that there are no jobs. Many people have just stopped looking, discouraged by the prospects, and discouraged by the process. The news is rife with stories of the long-term unemployed - people who have failed

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If you are looking for a job right now you have a lot of company. There are not enough jobs and some companies, feeling that they are overstaffed and over budget with the new economic slide, are shedding workers once again. Bank of America announced 3500 to 10,000 layoffs in August on top of 2500 earlier this year. Manufacturing, where there recently was promise, is looking more uncertain by the

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Over the 30+ years that I have been doing career planning and job search strategy, I have noticed cycles and phases in employment patterns. I have observed at least five phases. When the economy is really bad, and no one is hiring, there are just no jobs to be had. This is the "forget it and go back to graduate school or move in with Mom (or both)" phase. A huge number of people who graduated

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If you have been out of work for a while, following graduation or in response to a downsizing, prospective employers are going to ask: what have you been doing during this time? Dodge Durango nailed the answer in a new commercial:  Here’s the text: “It’s 2011. Wonder where the Durango’s been for the last 2 years? Well it toured around Europe getting handling and steering lessons on those

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Employment pre-screening could unexpectedly eliminate you from the running for job opportunities. It is a problem that you do not want to encounter- In the midst of your college days, it is hard to think about the consequences of your recreational activities. After all, most people in college are young, on their own, and answering to no one. For most college students, there is no one depending

Cicihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218100166758523063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-49679332935402140072011-02-16T08:13:00.000-08:002011-08-26T10:52:14.682-07:00

Job Seeking is a challenge no matter what the economy looks like. In this economy it is not easy but it is not impossible. You have to have a plan and put yourself out there. You need to make rejection your friend and learn from each and every experience. Even in the tightest economy people do get jobs. Giving up is just not an option. When a recession hits, the people standing in line

Cicihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218100166758523063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-10001048496413935692011-01-24T10:34:00.000-08:002011-08-26T10:52:39.008-07:00

The semester begins next Monday and there is a sense of urgency. Things are definitely moving in the economy. Students and alumni are being interviewed for internships and career positions in ever increasing numbers. We have had more jobs posted in the first 20 days of January 2011 than we received in all of January 2010. We now have twice as many companies signed up for Career Day 2011 as we did

Cicihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218100166758523063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-27949169613459658622011-01-16T19:58:00.000-08:002011-08-26T13:16:01.290-07:00

The list of the world’s most attractive engineering employers for 2010 (according to Universum) include: 1. Google; 2. Microsoft; 3. IBM; 4. Sony; 5. BMW; 6. Intel; 7. GE; 8. Siemens; 9. Procter & Gamble; and 10. Apple Computer. The September 2010 report by Universum is based on a survey of 130,000 career seekers across the globe. The IT-sector is out on top with Google, Microsoft and IBM keeping

Cicihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218100166758523063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-28838855344138650292011-01-06T17:16:00.000-08:002011-08-26T13:16:47.125-07:00

The holidays are a time when we reflect on our values, beliefs and on what is important to us. We take time for things that are otherwise rushed. We think about giving, and gifts, and we think about what we are grateful for - the important things in life. We celebrate with the things that matter - family, friends and food. I like to think back through the past year and contemplate what has

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Wouldn’t it be nice if everything in life just fell into place? It would be so much easier if you could just relax and not think about your career. Imagine going to college, having a perfect job waiting for you, keeping on track for 40 or so years, and finally retiring in comfort. There are a few souls for whom this is possible. They were born into their destiny. For those of us who were not

cicihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15743128222260475938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-54634503844241930482010-11-18T19:57:00.000-08:002011-08-26T14:33:29.086-07:00

A couple of years ago, in my career planning class I happened to ask the students how they would be celebrating Thanksgiving. Everyone in the room said they would not be celebrating Thanksgiving. Huh? Some were foreign students uncertain about the holiday, some were recent immigrants not yet in the swing of things, and some students indicated they had too much work to do to bother celebrating

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There were disturbing and amazing revelations this week about the hiring policies of companies in the Silicon Valley, the ones that hire techies. I received a call from “Aaron,” a recent computer engineering graduate. He wanted to let me know that he had received a great job in algorithm analysis with Walmart Corporation in Arkansas. He is quite pleased with the opportunity. He will be moving to

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Since the recession started, I have had a large number of people in my office to “discuss their resume”. One person who graduated in 2008 came in this week. He had been unable to find a job for the past two years and he was sure it was because of his resume ... and the economy. He was right on both counts, but that was only a small part of the problem. Waiting two years to seek help from an

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This week I received feedback from two employers of our graduates. They gave me an ear full of complaints about students and alumni who are currently interviewing for positions with their companies. One interviewer sited students showing up in jeans and totally unprepared for interviews. Another employer flat out stated that a YouTube video was the undoing of an interviewee. In a really good

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Twice last week, people came to me to ask if they should quit their jobs. I get this kind of question regularly. When faced with a really big decision it is hard to just do what you want to do. It is a dilemma. And it is paralyzing ... so many things ride on the decision. We are just coming out of a hard recession. A piece of you dies each day you spend in a job that you hate. To quit or not to

cicihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15743128222260475938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-39328592322544730702010-09-14T20:18:00.000-07:002011-08-26T15:39:40.675-07:00

During WWII, the British government placed inspirational posters in strategic spots all across England. London was being bombed relentlessly and people were on the verge of panic. The message was simple: “Keep Calm and Carry On.” Sometimes there is very little you can personally do to change things - you just have to keep calm and carry on. This recession is one of those globally devastating

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Being fired, laid off, or unexpectedly unemployed will test you like almost no other experience in life. It causes a terrible loss of identity. It can feel like you have lost your purpose in life. It causes depression for many people and it can create tension between you and your family and friends. It can be one of the loneliest and saddest experiences. A lot depends on your attitude,

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A meal, dinner, lunch or even breakfast might easily be the first stage of your interview. You will need to traverse a minefield of dining mistakes that could cost you the job. Even after you get the job, you will profit or suffer because of your manners. Good manners are always in style. Never forget that! In life it’s the little things that matter, the little things that make an impression

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Over the years, I have had an opportunity to observe many people during their job searches. Most people are pretty careful about how they present themselves, but there are some glaring errors that have been deal breakers for even the most talented candidates I have worked with. The owner of a small engineering firm in Auburn called me, after posting a position on the web, to say that he had

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I am often asked by candidates how to prepare for a job interview. One often over looked element of preparation is developing a list of questions you can ask the interviewer. Candidates should have a few well-researched questions ready to ask the interviewer when it gets to that often-awkward "Now, do you have any questions for me?" part of the interview. Employers are always impressed when

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When the semester is over and your finals are done, it is going to be time to kick into gear with a well thought out job search. There really is no time to waste. The market is improving and the people out in front of this train are going to be the ones who get hired first. I frequently notice that job seekers are often in bed when I call at 10:00 am. I cannot believe it. Getting a job is full

cicihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15743128222260475938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-27727796346825249642010-03-22T23:36:00.000-07:002011-08-26T15:42:04.368-07:00

Millions of people are seeking jobs right now.  More than 6 million people according to the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Up to 25 million people  are actually unemployed but are not counted because they are partially employed, under employed, or they are discouraged workers that have stopped looking for work. Layoffs are continuing.  No industry is immune.  Even Mickey

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 Resumes are an essential tool for job seeking.  Writing one is tricky.  Fail this task and you are going to be overlooked and ignored by the people you most want to pay attention to you. When preparing to apply for a job,  there are certain things that you must convey to your potential employer.  It is important to think through what you have to offer relative to the needs of the employer you

paul g. mattiuzzi, ph.d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-54373604418461249832010-01-11T08:33:00.000-08:002011-08-26T15:44:01.833-07:00

A report from the New York Times seems to make it official.  More people are applying for Law school and other graduate programs in response to the economic woes of the past few years.  This is a response to hard times in the employment market that I have seen over and over again.  The article in the Times gives a sampling of numbers from a few different schools,  reporting their increases in

paul g. mattiuzzi, ph.d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-63436725372708831492010-01-08T12:38:00.000-08:002011-08-26T15:44:16.554-07:00

Slate.com has created an interactive map that shows the Nation's job losses, County by County and for each month,  one year to the next. Based on the Labor Department's local area unemployment statistics,  you can click on a month and see for each County,  how many jobs were gained or lost from the year before.  If a County gained jobs,  the circle surrounding the County shows up in blue.  If

paul g. mattiuzzi, ph.d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-32258125522744550122009-12-08T09:53:00.000-08:002011-08-26T15:44:41.952-07:00

The Cophenhagen climate change summit is underway,  but it won't really be BIG news until after President Obama makes his speech before the conference closes. A few weeks from now,  it will be spoken of in the same way that Kyoto was for many years.  Copenhagen is the next round in the effort to reach international consensus on the threats facing the environment. When it's over and done,  there

paul g. mattiuzzi, ph.d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-77149041181487040392009-12-07T12:40:00.000-08:002011-08-26T15:45:07.224-07:00

The November 2009 monthly jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is out. First,  the bad news:  unemployment is still at 10 percent and the economy is still recording job losses. What's the good news?  The drop in employment last month was only 11,000 jobs lost.  Ordinarily,  in a good economy,  we should be seeing job growth,  not job losses. What's good about this is that this

paul g. mattiuzzi, ph.d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-44981159174479735812009-12-01T10:44:00.000-08:002011-08-26T15:54:43.110-07:00

Do you have a question about work? ... or about your job search? ... or about how you should handle some employment or job seeking situation? Ask Cici. I may post your question and my answers on my Current and Recent Articles blog. Send your question to me at:  seriousjobseeker@gmail.com Please mention that this is for "Ask Cici"  so I will know that it's OK to publish your question online.

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This is today's snapshot: The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the 2009 third quarter results showing that worker output increased 4 percent, while the hours worked decreased by 5 percent. That adds up to a 9 percent productivity increase: workers are doing more in less time. Are workers earning more for doing more?  No. Andrew Leonard summarizes the findings at Salon: How to

paul g. mattiuzzi, ph.d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-47680681105985063592009-10-13T21:16:00.000-07:002011-08-26T15:46:16.826-07:00

As you are selecting the company you will work for,  there is something you should make absolutely sure is included in the employment package. That would be a good training program. The new hire and especially the new college graduate needs training! The training you receive in your first six to eighteen months on the job can make or break your career. The difference between successful and

paul g. mattiuzzi, ph.d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-49174486802403356912009-09-04T11:14:00.000-07:002011-08-26T15:46:33.586-07:00

I often speak with my husband Paul, a Clinical Psychologist, about stress and job loss. One of the major points he always makes is that it is not just a situation or an event that causes stress, it is how you perceive the event that really makes a difference. "One person might lose a job and be devastated; another person could see it as a challenge and an opportunity." Your very success in life

Cicihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218100166758523063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-2015003574880657662009-07-29T14:57:00.001-07:002011-08-26T15:48:57.624-07:00

One of the most important things in life is to have balance. Having balance in one's life means that you are able to sustain yourself by working a reasonable number of hours doing work that you love, while having time to do the other things that bring joy to your life. Time for family, time for rest, time for enjoying friends, time for exercise, and time for vacations, in addition to working.

paul g. mattiuzzi, ph.d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-56745746443938050462009-05-19T09:12:00.000-07:002011-08-26T15:47:23.909-07:00

The summer is a wonderful time to think about life and the future. Things tend to slow down: it's just too hot to rush. As an academic year employee, I am blessed by having the the summer off and to spend time with my family. We usually travel, hike, and swim ... the usual great summer weather activities. I also spend long hours sorting through and cleaning out closets and files, organizing the

paul g. mattiuzzi, ph.d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-63753437897126790362009-05-13T10:02:00.000-07:002011-08-26T15:47:39.258-07:00

The odds are that you are not going to find a job by searching Monster or posting a resume there. In fact, no one actually knows what your chances are. Monster cannot and certainly will not tell you. What is known is that when you look at the available numbers, Monster looks more like a canary than an 800 pound gorilla. The data are hard to come by because there is really no way to

paul g. mattiuzzi, ph.d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-29004217780715234972009-05-08T14:14:00.000-07:002011-08-26T15:47:55.711-07:00

How do you measure your net worth? Is it by your bank account, your investments, your car, your house or your possessions? Those are the traditional measures, and many people starting out in their careers tend to think of themselves as having a long way to go before reaching financial security. It is especially hard to think of yourself as having established any form of wealth if you are

paul g. mattiuzzi, ph.d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-33899279949528797152009-04-30T13:15:00.000-07:002011-08-26T15:48:12.387-07:00

In the past few weeks, I have been contacted by numerous people who have been laid off from local firms. Three grads who were laid off from Schilling Robotics told me that the company recently let more than 100 people go. That represents a 30% reduction in employees for Schilling. The company hires when the price of oil goes up and the demand for deep sea remotely operated vehicles increases. I

paul g. mattiuzzi, ph.d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-23716017577239475052009-04-16T13:42:00.000-07:002011-08-26T15:49:32.640-07:00

Job seekers frequently find themselves in a tight situation when it comes to the salary question. Your resume is out there and sometimes calls come out of the blue. You are invited to apply for a specific position because someone has recommended you. The invitation may include a request that you tell them how much you expect to be paid. It might be a verbal request for information, or a

paul g. mattiuzzi, ph.d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-2026548666440641652009-04-09T11:52:00.000-07:002011-08-26T15:49:49.920-07:00

Graduation is a time of great excitement. It is what every student is waiting for and looking forward to. Your life is about to really begin. The commencement speaker will routinely say something about it being a brand new start as you launch out into the world. But launching out on to a new career path is not always easy, especially during this time of recession. Yes, there are definitely

paul g. mattiuzzi, ph.d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086840829500081070.post-28085977836356641302009-03-26T14:13:00.000-07:002011-08-26T15:50:03.734-07:00

I have noticed of late that some of the people interviewing with the companies on the campus where I work are looking pretty casual. As a matter of fact, some candidates are in jeans and t-shirts. This is not acceptable! These are formal interviews. To begin with, you need to understand that you only get one chance to make a good first impression. First professional impressions are usually

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It is no secret right now that the world is in a recession that could last for a while. If you get laid off, there are good ways of reacting and there are bad ways of reacting. Giving up and getting angry is not an option. Staying positive is the best approach. Interestingly, while some people are reporting layoffs, other students and alumni of the College of Engineering and Computer Science are

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