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Sunday, May 19, 2013

( Electronic Banking Analyst ) ( Electronic Banking Specialist ) ( FT Linehaul Driver & Day City Peddle ) ( Full, Part-Time and Night Time Drivers ) ( General Labor ) ( Get Your CDL! ) ( Healthcare Career Opportunities ) ( Human Services/ Direct Support Professional )

Electronic Banking Analyst

Current Openings at Bankers Trust: Electronic Banking Analyst Seeking individual toprovide technical and administrative support to Electronic Bankingmanagement, including the setup and training of new TreasuryServices customers. Provide assistance with the research,evaluation, installation, and monitoring of potential or selectednew vendors/systems. College background preferred. Two to threeyears experience in bank operations or similar financial functions,or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability tounderstand, use, monitor, and evaluate varying types of computersystems; and strong multitasking and organizational skills.Full-time hours vary, beginning as early as 7:30 a.m. to ending at6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. BANKERS TRUST - HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.Pre-Employment Drug Screen Required. Pre-Employment testingrequired for Lock Box positions. Pleasevisit our website to complete an online application:WWW.BANKERSTRUST.COM When applying for this position, please mention you found iton JobDig.

Electronic Banking Specialist

Current Openings at Bankers Trust: Electronic BankingSpecialist Provide support to the Electronic Banking Department. Process ACH,wire transfers, sweep accounts, ATM balancing and adjustments,internet banking, Debit and Prepaid cards, and other electronicbanking functions. Duties also include answering internal andexternal phone calls and reconciling miscellaneous general ledgerand deposit accounts. High School Diploma/GED required. Prior BankOperations experience preferred, previous experience with ACH, wiretransfers, ATM balancing or cards desired. Full-time hours varybeginning as early as 7:30 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m., Monday -Friday. BANKERS TRUST -HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION AffirmativeAction/Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-Employment Drug ScreenRequired. Pre-Employment testing required for Lock Boxpositions. Please visit our website tocomplete an online application:WWW.BANKERSTRUST.COM When applying for this position, please mention you found iton JobDig.

FT Linehaul Driver & Day City Peddle

Description $2000 SIGN ON BONUS!! (All Paid Within First 24 Months) Full Time Position available for Class A CDL Driversto perform Local Pick up & Deliveries. HOME DAILY /NO WEEKEND WORK!! Must Meet HiringQualifications of: 22 years ofage Hazmat& Tanker Endorsement required Clean MVR / No Major AccidentHistory/Clear Criminal for Past 7 years Minimum of 1 year current Tractor/ Trailer experience Pass DOT physical Pass DOT drug test Pass Functional CapacityTesting NoDWI/DUI in last 7 years and No Multiple DWI/DUI NO failed orrefused drug testing Subject to Additional Qualification Reviews New Tracktors& Logistics Trailers BENEFITS (at 90 days)!! Apply inperson only: H & B Truck Lines(Exclusive Agent for LME) 311 39th St. NFargo, ND 58102 Email:hkenning@lakevillemotor.com Phone: 651-628-2336www.lakevillemotor.com When applying for this position, please mentionyou found it on JobDig.

Full, Part-Time and Night Time Drivers

TransWood Logistics, a sound company that has been in business forover 80 years, is looking for: Full, Part-Time and Night Time Drivers 401k Health Vacation/HolidayPay Make upto $55,000/year Opportunities for weekly and daily routes! Must be 24 w/ a Class ACDL, 2 years driving experience & good MVR. If you are that driver, you need to work forus! TransWood, Logistics402.234.2925 or 800.736.4736 (toll free) 11 miles southof Sapp Bros. on Hwy 50 or call between 7am - 4pm Email: 680termmgr@transwood.comApply Online: www.transwood.com 16201 Highway 50 Louisville, NE68037 Contact us today! EOE When applying forthis position, please mention you found it on JobDig.

General Labor

JOB SUMMARY: The General Labor positionentails numerous manual labor tasks within the plant. There are avariety of tasks this position performs, which may vary from day today. The tasks to be performed include, but not limited to thefollowing: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Soil - Assists in emptying soiled merchandise from overheadsling, using the electric hoist, into washing machine -Building Overhead - Performs janitorial work around thefacility - Mat Roller - Machine roll mats on a conveyorand place in storage - Tunnel Hanger - Hangs garmentson hangers and folds clothing and/or towels - QualityControl - Performs quality inspections of the garments.and/or pants press. - Clothes Press Operator - Pressgarments using an industrial shirt and/or pants press EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: - Must be able toread and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating andmaintenance instructions and procedure manuals. WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: - Releventexperience working in a production environment is preferred, butnot required. SKILLS ANDCOMPETENCIES: SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE,LICENSES etc.: - This position requires someone who hasthe ability to meet or exceed production quotas and be comfortableworking in a fast-paced environment that is not temperaturecontrolled. The tasks assigned may vary on a daily basis, whichrequires someone to be flexible in performing a variety of generallabor duties in order to meet business needs. When applying for this position,please mention you found it on JobDig.

Get Your CDL!

Tuition only $3495!165 Hour State Licensed Certificate Program MAY 21, 2013 3:00PM - DARTTRANSPORT MAY 22, 2013 11:30AM - WERNERENTERPRISES MAY 20, 2013 3:00PM - JMAR TRUCKING MAY 28, 2013 11:30AM - H.O. WOLDING JUNE 3, 20133:00PM - ROEHL TRANSPORT FREE Online CDL Permit TestPrep at www.HMTT.net SpecialTraining Grants Available to Qualified Hennepin CountyResidents...Call for Details or Apply Online at www.HMTT.net. GetYour CDL on the Weekend > Next class startsMay 18, 2013. We are the only school in the state that offers itsfull program through a part-time weekend course. Tuition Reimbursement Getall of your training paid for through tuition reimbursement. 100% Financing Zero downfinancing available to qualified individuals. VA and GI Bill - Useyour veteran's benefits to attend school...and receive increasedpay from your truck company under the Vet ApprenticeshipProgram! VA and GI Bill Use yourveteran¡|s benefi ts to attend school and receiveincreased pay from your truck company under the Vet ApprenticeshipProgram! Reputation We're aState-licensed training institution, overseen and regulated by theState of Minnesota. WIA, TAA and Dislocated Worker ProgramCertified We're a certified training provider forthese programs, and others, for Minnesota and Wisconsinresidents. Most Affordable We're themost affordable truck driving school in the region that offers youprehires. Why pay more for less? Job Placement Weplace more student drivers in jobs than any other program in theregion! Get prehired by companies like Halvor Lines, TMC, Swift,Roehl, Werner, Schneider, HO Wolding, Magnum, JBS Carriers,Stevens, Squire/Knight, Missouri Basin (North Dakota oilfields)...and more...before you even begin your training. We have aconditional 100% job placement guarantee! Heavy Metal Truck Training11098 Clark Road Inver Grove Heights MN 55077 HEAVY METAL TRUCK TRAINING www.HMTT.net The Right Job, for RightNow! When applying for thisposition, please mention you found it on JobDig.

Healthcare Career Opportunities

CNA/CMA Join our team as a CNA - We are currently offering a$1,000 Sign on Bonus for FT PM CNAs! Transport Aide: Half time (44hrs/2 wks), 6:30am-12:30pm, ND CNA license required Transport Aide:Part time (25 hrs/2 wks), 3:30pm-8:30pm, ND CNA licenserequired Community Life Assistant/CNA: Part time (11 hrs/2 wks),4pm-8pm, ND CNA license required Community Life Assistant/CNA: Part time (31hrs/2 wks), 4pm-8pm, ND CNA license required Unit Clerk/Staffing Clerk/AdminServices: On call hours available only - must have day timeavailability to cover for vacations, sick leave etc. ND CNA licensepreferred but not required RN/LPN Join our team as a Nurse - we have many greatopportunities for full time and part time nurses! Check out ourwebsite for a full listing! Resource Team Join our Resource team as a CNA or Nurse -Looking for experienced caregivers to float between units andcampuses covering for open shifts. Full time availability needed.Must be available to work all shifts, all facilities, hourlydifferential offered! Housing & Assisted Living Basic Care CNAs: Parttime (28-40 hrs/2 wks), 6am-10am, 10pm-6:30am, ND CNA licenserequired Basic Care LPN: Full time (64 hrs/2 wks), 2pm-10:30pm, NDLPN license required Dining Services On-Call Dining Services Assistants: Coveringfor vacations/sick time, variety of shifts and hours Environmental Services Housekeeper: Full time (76 hrs/2 wks),7am-3:30pm Housekeeper: Part time (12 hrs/ 2 wks) 7am-1:30pm FloorcareAssistant: Part time (28 hrs/2 wks), 6pm-10pm Apply directly to: Bethany Retirement Living Attn: SamanthaSchmidt 201 S. University Dr., Fargo239-3259 www.bethanynd.org EOE When applying forthis position, please mention you found it on JobDig.

Human Services/ Direct Support Professional

Progress Industries has part-time job opportunities available fordirect support professionals to make a difference in the lives ofpeople with disabilities by teaching life skills in the areas ofmedication management, community access, financial responsibility,transportation and self-advocacy. Evenings and weekends arerequired. Please visit our website for details. Pay Rate: $12.30/hour Requirements: At least 18 year ofage. Highschool diploma or GED. Valid Iowa Driver's License. Reliable vehiclewith auto insurance. Pre-employment criminal and abuse back- groundcheck. Driving record check. Company-paid physical and drug screen. Apply online atwww.progressindustries.org or inperson at 5518 NW 88th Street in Johnston, IA. Progress Industries is an EOE. Whenapplying for this position, please mention you found it on JobDig.

Friday, April 19, 2013

( Mortgage Loan Processor/Closer II ) ( ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - SALES ) ( Outside Solar Sales Representative ) ( Retail Sales Representative ) ( Recruiter - Healthcare ) ( Outside Sales / Account Executive ) ( Account Executive ) ( Product Manager - Decision Pro ) ( National Logistics Account Executive - Nashville Network ) ( FINANCIAL ADVISOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR )

Mortgage Loan Processor/Closer II

Details: Base Pay: $32,110-$54,266 • Maintain open communication with all appropriate parties to the transaction in accordance with current Service Level Agreements (SLAs).• Review applications submitted by Residential Loan Representative (RLR) to verify completeness of data.• Obtain and timely analysis of documentation regarding employment, credit, income, assets and collateral.• Verify documentation meets CMC/Investor/Agency Standards. Ensure processing and automated underwriting systems are updated to contain appropriate system input as well as accurate and consistent data based on the supporting documentation that has been obtained.• Timely submission of file for underwriting decision. Satisfy required underwriting conditions. Communicate underwriting decision to applicant and RLR.• Ensure loan processing system reflects accurate file status and all required data fields have been completed in compliance with government reporting requirements.• Timely submission of approved files to Closers for settlement.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - SALES

Details: Welcome Wagon - Welcoming New Homeowners for over 84 yearsControl your income with uncapped commission and a flexible schedule by beginning an exciting career with Welcome Wagon!Welcome Wagon is a direct marketer of a growing line of innovative, multi-media products that reach residential consumers on behalf of local merchants. We have a monthly distribution, with local markets throughout the nation. As our growth continues, so does our need for determined, successful Account Executives.We are seeking enthusiastic and eager sales professionals to sell consultative advertising and marketing programs, meet and exceed established sales goals and manage an account list of local businesses.Position Overview: Welcome Wagon’s Account Executives are responsible for introducing Welcome Wagon’s time tested marketing products: Personalized Welcome Wagon Gift Books, Postcards, and Online Advertising programs to local business owners, within a protected territory. The highly rewarded Account Executive will be responsible for developing and operating a profitable sales territory through in-person calls, correspondence, and telephone contact. To be successful it is essential to be someone that can skillfully gain business and increase existing business. The Welcome Wagon Account Executive works from a home office and must posses office materials: computer, email access, printer, fax/ scanner, and phone. Benefits Offered: A Defined Protected Territory Ability to work from your home office All Commissions paid up front Bonus incentives Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401(k) Mileage Reimbursement Comprehensive Sales Training Full Sales Support provided Income Potential is Unlimited!

Outside Solar Sales Representative

Details: Solar City is currently hiring for Outside Solar Sales Representative in Sacramento, CA, and will be hosting a Hiring Event on April 25th. These are fulltime, direct hire positions. Upon successful completion of a phone interview, you may be invited to meet with the hiring managers at this event. Hiring managers will be prepared to providing direct feedback at the hiring event with the possibility of a verbal offer. At the latest, you’ll receive a final decision/offer within 24 hours of the event. SolarCity’s Outside Solar Sales Representative strives to exceed customer expectations and build strong relationships with home-owners. They actively identify and pursue leads, address customer’s questions and concerns, and meet sales quotas of solar systems and energy efficiency services. We take a consultative approach to educating customers on the growing solar/clean energy industry. Energy Consultants will spend much of their time traveling to and visiting with prospective customers at their homes. Responsibilities Sales of residential solar electric systems and energy efficiency services Full life cycle business development and lead generation Closing deals and signing contracts at client homes Prospecting for and qualifying leads Utilizing online tools and conducting preliminary site evaluations to develop an initial system design The design is primarily used to provide the customer with a visual example of how a solar system will look in his/her home.

Retail Sales Representative

Details: Solar City is currently hiring for Retail Sales Representative in San Jose, CA, and will be hosting a Hiring Event on April 25th. These are fulltime, direct hire positions. Upon successful completion of a phone interview, you may be invited to meet with the hiring managers at this event. Hiring managers will be prepared to providing direct feedback at the hiring event with the possibility of a verbal offer. At the latest, you’ll receive a final decision/offer within 24 hours of the event. Job Description Reporting to the Channel Account Manager, as a Retail Sales Representative (Field Energy Advisor), you will work out of the Home Depot, introducing customers to SolarCity and our solar and clean energy efficient products. More than generating leads, you will act as the face of SolarCity, promoting the SolarCity brand, delivering in-store presentations and setting appointments for free in-home evaluations. This is a fantastic opportunity for people looking to launch a career in solar and clean energy sales. Success in this role can lead to an opportunity in Outside Sales, Inside Sales or Commercial Sales. Responsibilities Driving creation of in store leads to meet local sales teams goals and objectives Speaking with customers about SolarCity clean energy solutions Training and motivating The Home Depot employees Setting up SolarCity displays and collateral Hosting and conducting in-store seminars and events for 20 or more people Additional duties required as needed

Recruiter - Healthcare

Details: Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Sunbelt Staffing's business is YOUR business. We are one of the largest healthcare staffing providers for facilities across the country. We are offering a career opportunity to an independent, dynamic, highly motivated individual who can demonstrate the desire, ambition, and ability to drive business in a fast moving, competitive, yet cohesive team atmosphere within the realm of healthcare and education. The primary objectives as a Recruiter are as follows: Independently manage the hiring and recruitment process of highly skilled and sought after healthcare professionals. Work with top decision makers at organizations nationwide to provide a solution to their urgent and critical staffing shortages. Competitively negotiate rates and compensation packages for potential clients and candidates. Develop strategic advertising plans to develop new business. Maintain relationships with candidates and clients. Provide excellence in customer service.

Outside Sales / Account Executive

Details: OUTSIDE SALES / ACCOUNT EXECUTIVEAbout Us:Join the pioneer of cloud-based services. Broadview Networks ranks 28th on the Information Week 500 list of top technology innovators and is the 65th largest privately held company in New York. We lead the industry in helping companies leverage various technologies, including our patented cloud-based platforms, to ensure business continuity. Broadview ranks in the top 10 providers of business VoIP services, with over 100,000 business people relying on our OfficeSuite phone system every day. We consistently win awards for our innovative services, including recently being named Small and Medium Sized Business Service of the Year by an independent panel of judges from top-tier news outlets including ABC, Businessweek, Computerworld, eWeek, Financial Times, Forbes, FOX News, Network World, PC Magazine, and USA Today. Plus, we back up every customer and every service with award-winning customer service and support that is available 24/7/365. Unlike other providers, OfficeSuite and our cloud computing services are incredibly easy to use for both employees and administrators. We provide full enterprise-grade services and unique features to companies nationwide. Our cloud services are incredibly flexible and can scale quickly as organizations change. We are looking for sales professionals to join our organization. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Developing new business relationships with targeted leads provided by company Prospecting targeted leads to set appointments to present Broadview Networks products & services with a strong emphasis on Hosted/Cloud based products Obtaining signed service contracts from new customers in effort to meet and/or exceed all quotas Managing and maintaining CRM database for all prospect information to 100% accuracy Providing customer satisfaction and retention support as needed to maintain existing client relationships sold by Account Executive Providing management with accurate forecast, funnel and all additional required activity/sales metrics Up-selling existing customer base with new products and/or technologies Attending weekly meetings, trainings and coaching sessions with Sales Directors and/or Regional Directors

Account Executive

Details: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE / SALES REPRESENTATIVEAbout Us:Join the pioneer of cloud-based services. Broadview Networks ranks 28th on the Information Week 500 list of top technology innovators and is the 65th largest privately held company in New York. We lead the industry in helping companies leverage various technologies, including our patented cloud-based platforms, to ensure business continuity. Broadview ranks in the top 10 providers of business VoIP services, with over 100,000 business people relying on our OfficeSuite phone system every day. We consistently win awards for our innovative services, including recently being named Small and Medium Sized Business Service of the Year by an independent panel of judges from top-tier news outlets including ABC, Businessweek, Computerworld, eWeek, Financial Times, Forbes, FOX News, Network World, PC Magazine, and USA Today. Plus, we back up every customer and every service with award-winning customer service and support that is available 24/7/365. Unlike other providers, OfficeSuite and our cloud computing services are incredibly easy to use for both employees and administrators. We provide full enterprise-grade services and unique features to companies nationwide. Our cloud services are incredibly flexible and can scale quickly as organizations change. We are looking for sales professionals to join our organization. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Developing new business relationships with targeted leads provided by company Prospecting targeted leads to set appointments to present Broadview Networks products & services with a strong emphasis on Hosted/Cloud based products Obtaining signed service contracts from new customers in effort to meet and/or exceed all quotas Managing and maintaining CRM database for all prospect information to 100% accuracy Providing customer satisfaction and retention support as needed to maintain existing client relationships sold by Account Executive Providing management with accurate forecast, funnel and all additional required activity/sales metrics Up-selling existing customer base with new products and/or technologies Attending weekly meetings, trainings and coaching sessions with Sales Directors and/or Regional Directors

Product Manager - Decision Pro

Details: Product Manager - Decision ProFunctionBusiness DevelopmentPrimary ObjectiveManage life cycles of assigned products or services to optimize profit and meet client expectations, marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives. This includes business case development, market research, development of product marketing strategies, advertising, promotion, and strategies associated with new and existing products(s). Tracks and monitors projects and provides needed information to all impacted areas of the company.　 Responsibilities Identifies product market opportunities through market research, customer profiling, needs analysis, market sizing and competitive analysis. Serves as the key contact for assigned product or product line on customer issues and questions and new product ideas which surface from customers, field sales, or market research. Identifies and analyzes critical issues related to the product design and promotion of the product(s). Creates recommendations and feature definition to address market opportunities. Provides overall direction for product enhancements and general product development requirements. Works with product marketing department to develop effective communication activities and programs including advertising, events management, product positioning and collateral development for assigned product(s). Lead product focus groups for assigned product(s). Lead user conferences sessions on assigned product(s) and general industry topics. Administers company policies and procedures which affect assigned product(s). Identifies continuous improvement opportunities for Product Management processes. Develop and implement methods and procedures for monitoring projects such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current project status. Manages the resolution of escalated customer problems. Escalates problems and issues to other departments when needed. Provide support to the sales organization regarding sales demonstrations and any other assistance needed through the sales process. Work with regional sales managers and CRM’s to articulate product positioning and pricing. Develops proper and thorough documentation (internal and external) describing enhancements as appropriate. Participate in design, documentation, and QA testing when needed. Other duties as assigned. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some travel may be required. Work is performed in a general office environment. Close Date Open Until Filled

National Logistics Account Executive - Nashville Network

Details: Due to rapid growth and expansion across the U.S., TQL is seeking elite talent for our high profile National Expansion Team (NETwork). The NETwork is for individuals who are driven and motivated by an opportunity to experience TQL's headquarters in Cincinnati, OH while participating in our comprehensive training and mentoring program and then building up their own book of business. You will then take those talents to any of TQL's satellite locations across the country, or become a founding member of a new office in a new city! We're looking for exceptional sales talent to expand our market share in this multi-billion dollar industry. Custom concierge services and fast-track to management are just some of the opportunities offered for the right achiever as well as relocation expenses and signing bonus offered to eligible candidates. If you are self-motivated, interested in unlimited earning potential and unparalleled opportunities with a high-energy culture, submit your application to this National Logistics Account Executive position on TQL's National Expansion Team!Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is the nation's 2nd largest freight brokerage firm. Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, we work with thousands of companies nationwide to facilitate their truckload freight movements. While our company doesn't own any trucks, our sales professionals arrange for authorized motor carriers to transport the goods of our clients. TQL was founded in 1997 on the values of ethics, integrity and quality customer service and we take pride in adhering to these sameprinciples today. In many ways, the Total Quality Logistics of today is a different company than it was when we founded 15 years ago. Our freight brokerage service has expanded in terms of scope and expertise. We've moved over 2 million truckloads for our customers and added over 2,000 employees. However, one thing has remained the same. The mindset of exceeding our customers' expectations is still very much a part of our DNA. Sometimes the commitment is extreme, taking the shape of a missed vacation or covering a load on Christmas morning. More often than not, it's as simple as staying late on a Friday or answering a phone call at 1:00 A.M. It's about doing absolutely everything possible to never fall out on a load or helping a driver pick-up and deliver safely and on-time. It's about choosing a carrier that has proven to be reliable and trustworthy, and providing proactive, honest communication at every step of the way. IT'S MORE THAN A BUSINESS PROMISE OR MISSION. IT'S OUR LEGACY.As A National Logistics Account Executive Trainee (NLAET), You Will...Join us at our headquarters in Cincinnati, OH for approximately 12-18 months.Undergo 4 months of hands-on logistics training followed by 2 months of sales training (6 months of training total) to prepare you for building up your book of business. Training is performed with the direction of hands-on trainers, mentors and successful Account Executives.Experience our fast-paced, "work hard, play hard" culture, learn our business and begin developing your accounts.As A National Logistics Account Executive (NLAE), You Will... Continue working in Cincinnati to build a portfolio of customers by researching and seeking out prospects via phone sales calls.Develop solid relationships with customers by providing them excellent customer service through communication, accessibility and industry knowledge.Train and manage new account executives as your account grows.After approximately 12-18 months of successful performance,relocate to any other satellite location or become a TQL Founding Team Member of a new office in a new city.Benefits Structured commission plan with unlimited earning potential (base salary and uncapped commission opportunities).Full benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision and 401k.Room for growth - 97% of current sales managers have been promoted from within.Relocation expenses and signing bonus offered to eligible candidates.RequirementsCollege degree preferred, or high school diploma (or equivalent) with 2 years full-time work experience.Keywords: entry level sales, Inside Sales, Sales Representative, Sales

FINANCIAL ADVISOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR

Details: Thursday, May 2, 2013 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Edward Jones takes a personal approach to business that starts with a face-to-face meeting between a Financial Advisor and an investor. And we take the same approach recruiting world-class professionals to join our firm as Financial Advisors.Register now to be pre-qualified to attend our Columbus, OH Financial Advisor Career Development Seminar.At the event, participants will: Learn firsthand from a panel of local Financial Advisors about the challenges and rewards of building a business as an Edward Jones Financial Advisor Meet executives who will share information on our local growth plans Hurry – space is limited and will be reserved for only the most qualified candidates. Visit www.edwardjones.com/events to register today. Registration ends May 1st.

Saturday, March 23, 2013

( 5 for Friday: Overcoming Workplace Adversity Edition ) ( #FindBetter Wednesdays: Your Advice for Career Success ) ( 5 Questions You Can (and Should!) Ask Your Boss ) ( 10 Reasons Your Cover Letter Sucks ) ( Now Post your Jobs on Linkedin Groups )

5 for Friday: Overcoming Workplace Adversity Edition

We run into a lot of stressors in our worklives — annoying co-workers, unreasonable recruiters demanding bosses. and This week’s 5 for Friday rounds up links about overcoming workplace adversity.

Ask The Headhunter: How to Overcome Missing Job Requirements. PBS: “What do you do when the employer interviewing you has four requirements, you meet three of them and you know that you’re the best person for the job? How can I turn this kind of situation into a job offer?”

5 Ways to Overcome Workplace Stress. Toronto Star: “(Multi-tasking is) not something that should be extolled or encouraged. It’s actually a bad habit to get into, and people would be much more productive if they stopped doing it.”

5 Workplace Irritations That Can Actually Boost Productivity. Forbes: “These irritants provoke different facets of your brain, subsequently igniting a flame far quicker than if they weren’t present.”

5 Interview Red Flags for Employers. About.com: “Have you ever met a candidate who was never responsible for anything that went wrong at work? I have. They’re a sight to behold as they blame coworkers, bosses, a lack of resources, and the lack of skills in their team members for every failure they describe.”

Surprise! A Job Search Can Build Self-Esteem. Huffington Post: “I know people typically think that engaging in a job search can beat you up and be tough on the ego. But I’m here to say not so! For those in professionally unhealthy situations, it can be an uplifting exercise that helps immensely.”

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#FindBetter Wednesdays: Your Advice for Career Success

We asked our social media connections to contribute their best tips for career success, and the results have been exciting and inspiring. We reached out via tweets hashtagged with #FindBetter and our Facebook page, and we’ll be rounding up the best and most popular advice each week.

This week we asked:

What’s your best tip to stay sane during a difficult work week?

Popular responses included: enjoying a good post-work book or workout, organization and prioritization, maintaining personal positivity by smiling, and giving others positive encouragement.

If you could do one thing differently when you were younger to help your career now, what would it be?

Popular responses included: taken Spanish as a second language, attended a better university, done an internship, started community college right after high school, entered the military, stayed away from people who didn’t support my goals, and taken school more seriously.

What’s the best bit of career advice you’ve ever had?

Popular responses included: do what you love and the money will follow, be proactive about generating career experience, be patient with yourself during the first few months of a new job, ask questions and listen.

More #FindBetter tips we found helpful:

@GalloMontreal Don’t be shy to share you are unemployed, and looking. You never know who will help you

@Corneliocmc “There is no success that is final, and no failure that is fatal”

@PeterShanksUU Establish a network and raise your visibility; and “work, work, work”

@StratfordGreg I networked the hell out of all my contacts, both on and off line: Wasn’t afraid to step up and ask

@Ask_Dan Make a lasting impression. People should look around & still see you, even after you’re gone.

@CremRecruitment Research your potential employer and preparation for any interview is the key to success

@ghasley Don’t discount opportunities that move you in a new direction. It’s a fast paced world and you need to move with it!

@domwalton: Confront obstacles – the longer you leave them in place the larger and more burdensome they become

Do you have a career tip that’s brought you success? Use the hashtag #FindBetter on Twitter or comment on our Facebook page to share it with the Monster community.

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5 Questions You Can (and Should!) Ask Your Boss

Leading employees is a two-way street. Leaders share information, and employees who are engaged ask questions. Here are five questions that will elevate engagement, involvement and respect for your efforts.

What Are Your Expectations?

Leaders who are newly promoted or haven’t developed this habit sometimes forget to share their expectations out loud. Unless telepathy was on your resume, that doesn’t bode well for your understanding of what needs to be done, how, and in what time frame. If the leader hasn’t given this much thought, the question will prompt the discussion and provide value for you both.

How Can I Help?

When your boss is clearly overwhelmed, an offer to help take some of those things off his list will be well received. However, asking this question before taking the initiative to simply do some of things on his list will also prevent double work and leave you perceived as a valuable resource.

Which One Comes First?

If your boss is a stereotypical “Type A” over-achiever, she may overload your plate without even thinking or knowing it’s been done. A well-timed question to clarify priorities will prevent a miscalculated choice and the ensuing consequences. The question might sound like this: “Thank you for these projects. I will add them to the ones you shared yesterday. Just so I’m clear, which one takes priority?”

How Far Can I Take This?

Most bosses crave employee initiative and yet, if you’re new to the team, or new to your boss’s style, or they’re new to you, probe for more information before you step on toes. Asking how far you can go before checking back in will also prevent finding out later what it looks like when their inner control freak comes out.

What Drives You Nutty?

Finding out what drives your boss nutty is the same as asking for their pet peeves. Consider these the ditches on the side of the high performance road. You wouldn’t drive off into the ditch on purpose, but when working with your boss, if you don’t ask where they are, you might not even see them and find yourself there having to ask for help or apologize.

Employees who assert themselves with their boss often build exponentially greater amounts of respect and rapport. In each question, maintain a tone of sincere interest and curiosity. After all, the goal is to truly find out the information, not challenge the way in which it was delivered or what was delivered, and this information will then increase the strength of your relationship and the team.

Monica Wofford, CSP, is CEO of Contagious Companies, Inc. and a leadership development expert who training, coaching, consulting, and assessments for managers who’ve been promoted, but may not have been prepared. She is the author of Contagious Leadership and Make Difficult People Disappear and may be reached at www.ContagiousCompanies.com.

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10 Reasons Your Cover Letter Sucks

A strong cover letter could be your ticket to moving a step further in getting a new job. This relatively concise piece of information has the ability to place you steps ahead of other candidates, highlight your achievements, and showcase your personality – but no one ever said creating one would be an easy task. Writing a knockout cover letter might even be one of the most challenging parts of the hiring process.

It’s hard to nail down just one challenge that accompanies writing cover letters. Unfortunately, many poor cover letters have allowed outstanding candidates to be passed over by hiring managers. While writing your cover letter might be a scary task, doing it successfully is essential to getting hired.

Don’t let your next cover letter be a flop; consider these 10 mistakes before you hit send:

1. It’s Riddled with Errors. There are many things the errors on your cover letter will express to a hiring manager: lack of attention to detail, carelessness, and even disinterest in the position. Your cover letter deserves to be triple checked for poor grammar, punctuation, and overall structure. Pass it along to your mentor or friends to ensure you haven’t missed anything.

2. It Lacks Focus. What are you attempting to convey to the hiring manager? Writing about your professional experiences can be challenging, and it often causes job seekers to create unfocused cover letters. To write a more direct cover letter, consider creating a layout encompassing your main points.

3. It’s Too Long. Respect the busy schedule of a hiring manager by utilizing brevity in every cover letter you create. Write short and succinct paragraphs to allow for a more easily read document. Sift through unnecessary details and only present the most beneficial information for the job at hand.

4. It Doesn’t Set You Apart. Your cover letter is your chance to leave your mark on a hiring manager. Rather than reiterating what they can read on your resume, use this as an opportunity to share why you’re better for the job than any other candidate. Use a strong, purposeful statement of what you can bring to the position, and how you can positively benefit the company as a whole.

5. It Fails to Highlight Your Skills. While you certainly don’t need to highlight every single job you’ve had during your career, your cover letter should talk about your skills and experiences most beneficial to the company. Your cover letter isn’t for sharing your personal life or specific needs.

6. It’s Missing Information. Job listings often require certain information from applicants. By failing to share the necessary information in your cover letter, you’re essentially removing yourself from the hiring process. Why would a hiring manager choose you over a candidate who went above and beyond to provide the correct details? Double check the qualifications needed for the position prior to sending it.

7. Your Tone is Off. While a cover letter is a professional document, it also gives your potential employer insight into your personality. Don’t rub a hiring manager the wrong way with long-winded bragging. Be sure to leave out arrogance, unprofessional information, and keep the company’s culture in mind.

8. It’s Generic. Customization is key in every part of the hiring process. Submitting a generic cover letter presents you as an average candidate. Your cover letter is an opportunity to stand out and truly speak to a hiring manager – don’t settle for generic.

9. You’re Not Qualified. No matter how you twist and stretch your skills and experiences, you might not be the right candidate for the position. Applying to a position you’re under qualified for is an all-too-common part of the job search. Keep in mind this not only wastes the time of the hiring manager, it also uses up the time and energy you could be spending on applying to position you’re more accurately matched.

10. You Don’t Have One. Just because a cover letter wasn’t mentioned in the job listing, doesn’t mean it’s OK to skip it – they’re never optional. Your cover letter is an important opportunity to convey points you can’t in your resume. Omitting this document leaves you at a fault.

Creating a strong cover letter may be a challenging, but it’s worth the time and energy. Leave a positive first impression on hiring managers by going out of your way to create a concise, focused, and customized document.

10 Reasons Your Cover Letter Sucks is a post from: Glassdoor Blog

Now Post your Jobs on Linkedin Groups

A recent survey revealed that Linkedin beats Facebook, by quite some way, when it comes to social recruitment activity. 79 percent of all Recruiters use Linkedin to source Candidates, while hardly 35 percent depend on Facebook. This comes as no surprize to any seasoned Talent Manager. Linkedin, after all, is a purely professional online network.

However, all those Recruiters posting Jobs on Linkedin isn’t exactly great news. That implies that your jobs will get lost within similar traffic and lose out on the attention it deserves to get. Besides, your inbox gets flooded with Job Applications from scarcely qualified Candidates. This has forced Recruiters to turn to more inventive methods for sourcing high-quality Candidates from Linkedin.

One of the best sources for top talent is industry-specific Linkedin Groups. Posting each Job, Group by Group, is hard work though. But, what if you can post all your Jobs directly on your Linkedin Groups at a single mouse-click?

Try out Wisestep’s new Linkedin Groups Publish feature. This service now allows you to Post any specific Job onto Linkedin Groups of which you are a Member. You can even select specific Groups to publish each Job in. After all, it doesn’t make sense to Share a Java Developer job on a Group for HR Professionals!

Jobs published in this manner will receive a more relevant audience of Referrers and potential Candidates. You can now get the attention of second and third-level Connections - Professionals who do not belong to your immediate network. These Jobs can also be Shared over social networks, giving it a wider reach than ever before. What’s better, you won’t have to display your email address and invite spam. All Applications and Resumes will be saved for review on your own Wisestep Dashboard.

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Thursday, March 21, 2013

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