MOVE THE WORLD WITH US

Welcome back to my page and again Happy New Year!  The first month of the year is quickly coming to a close, some celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, some the Inauguration of President Obama, and some continued to, "Keep it Moving" by conducting business as usual.

If you weren't watching, you might have missed the recent changes to theVolvo Group's Career Site. Our tagline is, "Move The World With Us!"  As all good business minded people know,  this world is built on working together.  Despite differences, we must all reach common ground to
keep moving forward.  We are moving forward with our career site by celebrating and displaying
our openings across the globe.  Be sure and select the country you are interested in about and begin your career search with the Volvo Group!

http://www.volvogroup.com/group/global/en-gb/career/Pages/career.aspx

1. If you are seeking employment, here are some tips that will aid you:
2. Register online on our careers site
3. Create an Alert that will send you a notification of job opportunities you are qualified for
4. Pay attention to the requirements on the job description and make sure you have shown evidence of this information in your resume.
5. Already have your references prepared should interviews happen quickly
6. It is safe to say, that you can assume with every opening there are approx. 50-100 applicants that have applied; include in your resume experience what displays your experience, success and unique qualities that are relevant to the job opening.

If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact me directly!

    

Best Regards,
     
Tangil

HOW TO TRANSITION INTO A NEW CAREER

I was at a local mixer here in Greensboro talking with a former Business Owner who made a move here looking to transition his knowledge, skills and ability into a stable sales executive role. He has over 30 years experience and really believed that it wouldn't be a problem for him to find a job. He has experience developing a successful firm, managing people, selling products and services; this should be a piece of cake right?

Well it's been over a year now and he has not been successful. Over the past year he has sold for a couple of small organizations whose processes and practices have a lot to be desired, not to mention their commission plans.

So after speaking with him and a dozen others who are faced with the same challenges;including myself - how do you transition your skills.

Well, most people are taking this time to pursue careers that they are passionate about oppose to going after positions for the money. Here are a few tips that can help you:

1. Join local associations and organizations in the industry you are pursuing
2. Go to your local college and take a Career Assessment
3. Join your local meetup or start a local meetup in your area of interest
4. Go to your local JobLink/ or Job retraining center that works with the ESC to
test your skills and get Career Ready Certified (this will evaluate your math,
english and ability to resolve problems)
5. Go back to school to get your degree, learn how to start a business

These are just a few options for you to consider. As I learn you will also.

Tangil

Things Are Looking Up!

Hello everyone! Now that the election is over, for the most part companies are holding their purse strings in one hand and planning their hiring strategies in the next.

I've spoken to at least a dozen hiring managers already and the consensus is the next 30-60 days things are looking up for hiring.

If you are currently unemployed, waiting for the hatchet to fall, don't be dismayed, keep a positive attitude things are looking up!

You've got to take the bull by the horns now and prepare for battle. All of the things you are made of are now in full play! If you are a PMP whose pretty handy with a paintbrush now is the time to use all of your knowledge, skills and ability to weather the storm.

Key factors that can help us all get through these times will be:
1. Network
2. Use all your skills
3. Be consistent and deliver
4. Always look for an opportunity
5. Keep a positive attitude....because.....

Things Are Looking Up!