Job Hunting

You may not know the answer.  You may have worries or fears about the answer.  But rather than worry, get the support you need to make quality career decisions.  Read below for a summary of recent podcasts, articles and radio shows to help you become more optimistic about what 2010 can hold for you:

• Download the podcast of my recent interview on Lite FM 106.7 with advice for job seekers and those considering starting a business.
• Read my advice in the February issue of Shape magazine on "How to Love the Job You're In" and re-engage in your work.
• Call in to my live SIRIUS XM radio show Fridays at 4pm ET/1pm PT SIRIUS 112/XM 157.  All career questions are welcome at 1-866-675-6675.  This week, learn how to be a top performer despite the demands of 24/7 multitasking!

"Don't ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive.  And then go and do that.  Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."  - Howard Thurman

If you are concerned about where your career is headed, don't wait for things to change.  Share your comments and concerns here and contact me with your career needs and goals.  You don't have to go it alone!

(Photo compliments of Wili Hybrid.) 

This morning, I was live on SIRIUS XM taking career questions on job hunting strategy.  I hit on several key resources for those looking for work in case you missed it:

RESUME & INTERVIEW RESOURCES:

--ResumesDoneWrite.com - For those looking for a professional resume writer, Debra Wheatman can help.  Deb and I worked together at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia where she was a recruiter.  From Deb I've learned that every well-written resume has a summary section (a compelling statement about who you are and what you do) and a core skills section (with the key competencies you posses that make you a great fit for the job.)

--Cover Letters - If you want to write a great cover letter, check out this NY Times article called, "A Cover Letter is Not Expendable."  You'll learn that sending a hard-copy second submission of your resume and cover letter can increase your chances of landing an interview.

JOB HUNTING RESOURCES FOR THOSE WHO WANT FLEXIBILITY: 

--Momcorps.com - staffing firm specializing in contingency, project and permanent positions for talented professionals looking for a flexible corporate work environment.

--FlexibleExecutives.com - catering to flexible career opportunities for people in various fields from marketing, to human resources, to finance, law and project management to name a few.

Comment below on your job hunting experience and share any useful job hunting resources you've found.  And if you've been struggling with your job search, don't go it alone.  I can help with one-on-one coaching or by answering your question live on  my SIRIUS XM radio show every Wednesday at 4pm EST.  Just call in at 1-866-675-6675 and get specific advice for your situation.  

If your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt! - Henry J. Kaiser

Thanks to Lauren Porat, co-founder of Urban Interns for this insightful guest post regarding the part-time and internship job market.  Happy hunting!

It's late September.  Big companies start recruiting for internships in November.  But we all know that the market is still ultra-competitive, so now is the time to start your internship hunt.  And as the co-founders of Urban Interns, we have a bird’s eye view into this segment of the job market.  We’re seeing some really cool opportunities at some amazing small- to mid-sized companies.  A small company, or even working directly with an entrepreneur, can be a phenomenal opportunity to gain hands-on experience that you would not otherwise get at a larger company.  It looks great on the resume, and can set you up to snag that big-company job come November (if that’s what you’re looking for)!  

We’re seeing companies hiring for part-time jobs and internships in the following industries: agencies such as marketing/advertising/design; websites or anyone with an internet presence; event planning; sales/bus dev; nonprofit.  These employers are mainly looking for help with the following tasks: PR/marketing; admin tasks like organizing, scheduling & errands; research; email marketing; social media; blogging; help with events.  Specifically, below are some of the hottest part-time jobs and internships on Urban Interns right now.  

• Office Internship for Dylan’s Candy Bar (NYC):  The office Staff Assistant will assist in the organization and maintenance Dylan's Candy Bar office resources as well as other duties as assigned. Duties: Assist with the staffing of local festivals and events. Assist with the organization and maintenance of the file system. Plan corporate events as assigned.  Perform other duties as assigned. Benefits: Excellent experience with many of the projects and people working within DCB. Involvement in a variety of international, national, and local environmental programs and efforts. Participation in fun field days. Experience in planning, conducting, and evaluating programs. Opportunities to contribute to improvement of an education program. College credit, if appropriate. Letters of recommendation provided upon successful completion of the internship... (read more and login to apply)
• Life Science Startup - Executive Assistant Intern (Boston): Lux Capital is a venture capital firm helping to build lasting businesses around early stage, emerging technologies in the life sciences. Our companies are bringing breakthrough science to market in areas such as vaccine discovery, nanopharmaceuticals, and drug delivery. One of our Boston-area portfolio companies is seeking a part-time executive assistant intern. This individual will gain front-seat exposure to the CEO and other executives working side-by-side with the lead executive assistant at one of Boston's most exciting venture-backed startups...RESPONSIBILITIES: May include: arranging and budgeting executive travel, legal document management and organization, and preparation of expense reports. As this is a small organization, a successful intern may find themselves getting involved with a variety of other tasks... (read more and login to apply)
• Media Relations Internship (NYC): Trylon SMR is a mid-sized NYC-based PR agency specializing in media/tech accounts. We're seeking a Fall intern that has familiarity with the media industry and a fair understanding of the tech sector. The intern will support our Account Directors with administrative task completion, media industry research, and possible writing of press releases and pitches. The candidate should have solid writing skills, be comfortable on the telephone, strong internet research skills, and possess the ability to multi-task in a fast paced agency; familiarity with MS Office and strong Internet Skills are a requirement...(read more and login to apply) 

A couple of side notes: 1) most jobs are based in NYC and Boston, but as noted in the WSJ recently, about 1/3 of the jobs on the site are virtual so people from all over can apply!  2) note: you must be a registered Urban Intern to apply for these jobs!  Click here to register. 

Good luck with your search!  Please email lauren@urbaninterns.com with your feedback and questions regarding Urban Interns.

Thanks Lauren!  And stay-tuned each week for more career tips and advice to help you Soul Search, Research and Job Search your way into your ideal career!

My previous post about travel being good for your career sparked me to do additional research on the topic. Interestingly I came across a related phenomenon -"Funemployment." According to a recent article on SFWeekly.com, some of the jobless in San Francisco are actually viewing unemployment as an opportunity to volunteer, travel, freelance and consider career shifts. (Notably these are folks who have savings and/or severance who did not get caught up in the real estate crisis.)

If you missed me on CNN this week, you have another chance to hear where the jobs are.

Tune in for my interview on The Bill Handel Show KFI AM 640 LIVE from Southern California today (Mar 19th) at 10:30am eastern/7:30am pacific. Bill hosts the #1 rated morning show in the area with more than a million listeners. I'll be talking about the top 10 growing industries and how to transition into a new career!

For those not living in Southern California you can tune in LIVE by clicking here. If you don't have a chance to tune in LIVE then a podcast will be available for download here after the show.

Hope you can tune in!