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In my very first post on this blog, I predicted that "blogcruiting" may change the very way we recruiters seek out potential candidates and that I have never seen a tool with such potential power for candidates seeking career advancement. A new blog called Blog for Jobs recently created by CM Russell, founder of AllCountyJobs.com and author of Secrets of the Job Hunt, is just the latest example of this trend. Blog for Jobs is all about job seekers that are blogging to stand out in the career sphere, and includes examples of candidates who have leveraged their blogs to find work. Bloggers can also post a brief description of their experience and work style, as well as the type of job they are seeking.
I believe 2007 will see a drastic increase in the number of candidates utilizing personal web pages, social networking, and blogging to land jobs. I think we'll soon see a host of new blogs that follow Russell's lead, along with more of these "blogging for jobs success stories" hitting the mainstream media. This will be particularly true among IT recruiters and candidates since these folks tend to be more technically savvy, as well as within the advertising and marketing sector. I say this because advertising and marketing candidates' views and opinions about current ads or marketing campaigns can be an important tool in gaining recruiters' and potential employers' attention. Blogging provides an excellent platform for these candidates to showcase their industry knowledge and communication skills.
Lastly, blogging no doubt will be an increasingly effective tool in a job seeker's arsenal. But it shouldn't be the only tool. Why put all your eggs in one, albeit effective, basket? Traditional approaches including networking and referrals are still good bets.
Posted by Don Boone on January 18, 2007 at 10:28 AM
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Unless you are among the rarest of the rare there are times when you think your boss is a jerk, a real pain in the rear.
But hold up a minute, you'll be well served to consider the reasons behind his behavior before you throw a fit. Understand, please, that I am not saying these reasons will justify a bad boss, but they do go a long way toward explaining what's going on. When you understand what's with the boss, you'll be better able to cope and to manage the relationship with him and boost your career.
Consider these scenarios:
1. Your boss doesn't know how to be the boss.
It may not be his fault. The workforce is filled with people occupying the position of boss who have had little or no training for the role. They have simply stayed around long enough to climb up the ladder by virtue of seniority.
2. You boss is dumb as a post.
He may be, but it could be that he just has a different way of doing things.
3. Sometimes he's moody, rude and abrupt. You never know what to expect.
There's really no excuse for such behavior, but the reality is you have to deal with it. Consider the possibility that your boss is reporting to someone who is riding him unmercifully to improve results. Or maybe your boss is going through a rough patch in his personal life.
4. Your boss is afraid to make a decision.
He may be scared out of his wits trying to fill a position for which he is not qualified. Maybe he feels that his job is in jeopardy.
5. He always insists that you do it his way.
Consider the probability that he knows more about the situation and the assignment at hand than you do. Maybe you haven't proven that your way is better.
6. He won't share information.
Maybe he is bound by his boss to keep things close to the vest. Or it may be that he doesn't have the information to share. Or it could be that you haven't shown you can handle information properly.
7. He never pays any attention to what you do and never gives you any feedback.
When your boss ignores you, he may be paying you a compliment in his own way. That is, he could be "ignoring" you because he feels confident that you will carry out your responsibilities without his looking over your shoulder.
8. He takes all of the credit. He is jealous when the spotlight shifts away from him.
These are sure signs of an inferiority complex. His ego needs feeding. Does he see you and others as competition for his authority? Are you being greedy for attention?
You no doubt have some relationship problems with your boss. Take a deep breath and get use to it. You'll always have a boss. Boss problems are a constant. Another constant is that relationships you have with your bosses along the path of your career will determine you success.
The basic strategy for building positive relationships with your boss is simple: understand the reasons for his
conduct; support him and make him look good; where he is lacking know-how provide it; prove that he can trust you and that you are team player.
Perhaps you can help your boss to get promoted and you will be moved up to take his place.
Posted by Ramon Greenwood on February 15, 2007 11:58 AM