[Daily Post from itzbig] The itzbig Blog: The Job Search Obstacle Course

“In short, there’s no network that overcomes all of the obstacles these different parties are facing. We know how to solve this problem and in upcoming weeks, we will take a more in depth look at the various roadblocks facing each group as we unveil our solution.”

CM Access: Holiday search tips
itzbig gets a nod in this article:

“Penelope has said it, The Hiring Revolution people have said it, The ItzBig Blog knows it, and I’m going to say it again: you really really shouldn’t cop-out with the holidays as a time to take a break from your job search…
I’m simply recommending that you don’t put off until 2007 what you can get wrapped up in 2006! Don’t fall into the same old excuses: ‘no one will get back to me’ or ‘everyone is on vacation’ or ‘I’m too busy’. If it’s really important to you, make the time.”

The Recruiting Edge: Gen Y Wants More Feedback, Access to Managers and Social Interaction than Older Workers
When recruiting Gen Y remember:

“‘When asked how important direct access to senior management was to them, 69% of Traditionalists state it is very or somewhat important. That figure jumps to 81% for Gen Y. Baby Boomers and Generation X were in the middle, with 76% and 77%, respectively.’
‘On top of everything else, [26% of] Gen Y employees also prefer more frequent social interaction with their managers - at least monthly. This is compared to 21% for Gen X, 16% for Baby Boomers and 17% for Traditionalists.’
It seems that recruiters may be conducting more interviews in the future in bars while the candidate holds hands with their potential hiring manager.”

Gautam Ghosh: To find your dream job

“This post is about the first step to finding your dream job.
Knowing yourself.
So here is what you need to do.
Take a break. Let your thoughts wander. Focus away from the here and now. Think about the future. Remember the past. Remember the times you have been happy. What was the dominant feeling that made you feel that way. What did you do to be happy?”

Systematic HR: Recruiting The Different Types of Job Seekers

“Here’s a profile of 3 major types.
The High Maintenance Job Seeker
High maintenance job seekers tend to increase when the stakes are higher. These might be for senior talent or leadership positions. In fact, it’s perfectly appropriate for these job seekers to be higher maintenance – there’s more on the line for both the employee and the company.”

Free the Drones: Job Interview Question: What’s Your Biggest Weakness?

“With this one I’m going to start with what you shouldn’t do, because that’s most important:
1) Don’t list a strength instead of a weakness. ‘I’m such a workaholic that I’d probably be at your office working 5 hours of unpaid overtime a day.’…
2) Don’t tell them a major weakness that might actually cost you the job. ‘I have a drinking problem, and I don’t come to work on time.’”

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