According to WetFeet.com, the average recruiter sees 5,000 resumes a year. Any legitimate reason she finds to make one disappear makes her life that much easier and yours that much harder. Common ways to get your resume deleted or recycled with other office paper: Informality of email. Assume that a person—not a computer—will be reading your resume. Keyword overuse. Again, assume that a human will read your resume and cover letter. Too much personal information. It is illegal for a company to solicit a candidate’s age, race, or marital status during the hiring process; firms have adopted a “…

The odds are that if a job seeker has been called in for a one-on-one interview, the interviewer believes the candidate is qualified. So what separates the interviewees from each other? According to TheJobBored, "You want to be confident, competent and pleasant. Relax. The interview is about finding out who you are as a person. The interviewer will most likely hire the person they like the best. Be likable." PRN Outpatient Ortho Physical Therapist Concentra Physical Therapy owns and operates over 300 outpatient orthopedic clinics throughout 40 states. Seeking physical therapist with BS, MS or…

Human Resource Solutions founder and principal Roberta Chinsky Matuson shares wisdom from 20 years of HR experience in an interview by Karen Schweitzer. The top three most common job interview questions, as cited in the article: How would your previous boss or co-workers describe your performance? What are your weaknesses? Why should I hire you? Read the whole interview and sharpen your self-marketing skills. Marketing Relations & Sales Manager/Director Savannah Court of Marietta Assisted Living Residence seeks full time professional with minimum of 3 years sales and marketing experience …

Georgia Department of Labor offers a guide to help job hunters develop a plan, and learn self marketing skills and the latest job search techniques. Click on the employment opportunity title to apply.Clinical Coordinator - CathlabWellstar Kennestone Hospital seeks a full-time dayshift coordinator withnursing education from an accredited school of nursing; licensure as a registered professional nurse in Georgia; national certification in nursing administration or clinical specialty preferred. Minimum of three years of nursing practice in specialty area. Warehouse ClerkApria Healthcare, the …

According to a recent survey, employers consider these 10 skills and qualities very important in the workforce: communication skillscomputer skillscustomer care skillsteam-working, flexibilitypractical and technical skillsmotivationquality controllearning skillsproblem-solving skills," as advised by Georgia Department of Labor. Visit http://www.dol.state.ga.us/pdf/forms/dol4435.pdf  GA DOL site and learn how to market your job skills.Karaoke/Trivia HostShowtime Entertainment is seeking professional karaoke/triva host and disc jockeys. Must have minimum of 2 years of solid deejay & karaoke or …

According to JobHuntersBible.com, "The internet is a place where a job hunter can perform five certain tasks: research occupations, salaries, companies, etc.; make contacts and network; learn skills; post resumes; search for vacancies." Visit the site and discover the power of the internet as a job search tool.  Click on the job title to apply. Merchandiser, Marietta Jiffy Lube Retail Integrity Merchandising Solutions, Inc. seeks a person to visit all stores and work with store managers to place POP in high traffic areas or where approved by store management. Pay is $16.00 per completed visit…

According to the Georgia Department of Labor, "Priorities may differ, however, all employers want basically the same thing: a dependable, neat person who possesses the skills to make or save money for their business. Successful job hunters know that the title, responsibility and years of experience on their last job means less to new employers than their proven ability to "do the job." Click on the employment opportunity title to apply. Lab Assistant Mahone Group-Staffing & Placement seeks a temporary lab assistant for a Marietta client who provides comprehensive testing services to biotech, …

Job seekers need a stategy to find the next career move. The average person goes through five to seven careers and 10 to 12 job changes in a lifetime. An effective job-search strategy influences how people perceive not only the job market, but also their own marketability. You can develop a suitable strategy through various sources, including books ("What Color Is Your Parachute" is an excellent primer), by seeking counseling at one of the many private career or vocational counseling services or through a free public resource center, according to JobJournal.com or http://patch.com/buYan. …

"Don't worry, be happy" is easier said than done sometimes. Being without a reliable revenue stream can be stressful. Consider investing 'free time' on improving what is within one's control, yourself. Here are a few principles from "How To Sop Worrying and Start Living" by Dale Carnegie. Cultivate a Mental Attitude that will Bring You Peace and Happiness 1. Fill your mind with thoughts of peace, courage, health and hope. 2. Never try to get even with your enemies. 3. Expect ingratitude. 4. Count your blessings — not your troubles. 5. Do not imitate others. 6. Try to profit from your losses. …

Searching for a job can be more stressful than working a job. Below is a short excert from How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, timeless advice by Dale Carnegie. Don't Worry about Criticism 1. Remember that unjust criticism is often a disguised compliment. 2. Do the very best you can. 3. Analyze your own mistakes and criticize yourself. Visit www.dalecarnegie.com to learn more about the power of self-improvement and Dale Carnegie Training. Preschool Teachers Primary Prep Academy seeks qualified individuals for teachers for children ages from birth to 5-years-old. Qualified candidates will …

Take time to review what NOT to develop in your job search, according to Weedle: "The 7 Bad Habits of Ineffective Job Seekers "1: Limiting the time and effort you invest in your job search "2: Limiting the research you do to plan your search campaign "3: Limiting your search to a handful of the same job boards "4: Limiting your application to clicking on the submit button "5: Limiting your use of the Internet to reading job postings "6: Limiting the care you take with your communications "7: Limiting the preparation you do for employer interactions "As is readily apparent, bad habits are all …

The American Staffing Association recommends the following for job seekers: "Craft a compelling résumé. Unless you have more than 10 years of experience, your résumé should be no longer than one page. Use a simple layout." Know what you want. Compose a clearly stated job objective. State what you want to do, for whom, where, and at what level of responsibility. Stand out from the crowd. Instead of just listing your job skills, describe the benefits and results of your performance. For each permanent job or staffing assignment, develop a list of major accomplishments, placing the most emphasis…

Job interview tip of the week: Top 3 common mistakes that job seekers make: 1. Poor networking: Don’t wait to look for a job until you need to. 2. Not prepared for an interview: Research the company. 3. Behavioral-based interview model: Need to have real examples of accomplishments. Many candidates are unprepared for this type of interviewing style, according to EMC. Customer Service CVS/pharmacy, 684 Cobb Parkway North is hiring a person whose primary responsibility is to ensure each customer has a positive shopping experience and to remember that the customer is the top priority. …

Job interview tip of the week: "Your interview starts in the parking lot, turn off your cell phone. Be polite and professional to everyone you meet on site, greet the receptionist with confidence. Arrive about ten minutes early, spend this time talking with the receptionist. You can gain useful information about the company or interviewer as well as make a positive impression. Interviewers may ask their assistants for an opinion of job candidates," recommends best-job-interview.com.  Click on the blue link to visit the job page and apply. Purchasing Agent HD Supply is looking for a full time …

Job interview tip of the week: “Don't babble. When answering a question, answer the question. Don't start out answering a question and then veer off to talk about something else. Make sure your answer directly reflects the question being asked,” according to howtonailaninterview.com. CMM Operator A Marietta company is looking for a CMM Operator with a knowledge of product manufacturing and inspection technology. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and precision machining experience. Learn more about this position online. Automotive Lead Technician Tires Plus is looking for an …

Gas prices are soaring and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Marietta Patch columnist Julie Paulk to provide you with local job leads. Job interview tip of the day: “Make a couple of good quality copies of your CV or resume. Read through your resume the night before to familiarize yourself with the information the interviewer has about you. Be prepared to explain all details,” according to Best-Job-Interview.com. A Registered Nurse Director of Nursing is needed at Kindred Healthcare.  Candidates must have experience managing a Nursing Department. Apply for this …

Gas prices are soaring and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Marietta Patch columnist Julie Paulk to provide you with local job leads. Job interview tip of the day: “Consider how the position relates to your talents and goals, such as specialty area and opportunities for advancement,” according to jobinterviewquestions.org. Tyco  is looking for a Small Business Sales Manager. Candidates must have at least three years supervisory experience and be able to travel out of town. Apply for this position online. A Pharmacy Technician is needed at Apria Healthcare. …

Gas prices are soaring and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Marietta Patch columnist Julie Paulk to provide you with local job leads. Job interview tip of the day: “A couple of hours researching the company is your first step to good job interview preparation. This company information helps you to answer job interview questions effectively and to ask the most appropriate questions during the interview,” according to Best-Job-Interview. Com. ACS, A Xerox Company is looking for a Mail Sorter to work from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and be available to …

Gas prices are soaring and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Marietta Patch columnist Julie Paulk to provide you with local job leads. Job interview tip of the day: “Preparing good interview answers and practicing before your interview is the most effective way of gaining confidence and ensuring job interview success,” according to Best-Job-Interview.com. Southern Polytechnic State University is curren­tly looking for two Police Officers to join their team with at least one year experience. Salary starts at $36,620 per year. Apply for this position online.  A …

Gas prices are soaring and commuting is becoming more expensive. We want to help. Count on Marietta Patch columnist Julie Paulk to provide you with local job leads. Job interview tip of the day: “It is always valuable to use the interviewer's name; this is the start off building good rapport. Wait for the interviewer to give you the signal to sit down, either a hand gesture or when he or she sits down themselves,” according to Best-Job-Interview.com. Jim Ellis VW of Marietta needs a motivated VW Sales Team Member.  Previous sales experience is not required. Salary plus commission is offered …