Do People Hire Job Seekers Whom They Like?…

To answer the first question, yes; the according to a great career management blog, hiring managers tend to give job offers to those whom they get along with…this is all other things being equal. When you think about it, the proposition is logical as the potential boss is going to have to manage that particular employee meaning they are going to be spending a lot of time around each other and people simply work well together when they have some personal cohesion.

What’s the Difference: Sales vs. Marketing

What’s the Difference: Sales vs. Marketing

Saturday, December 15, 2012

By: Micah Levin

As our headhunters see,  lot of people graduate from college without a clear idea of what they’d like to do, period. Assuming you’re one of the millions of kids who’d like a decent paying job working for themselves or someone else, you’ve probably told yourself: if I knew what to do with my talents than I’d be successful. According to top KAS marketing recruiting, tell you and many others are probably looking into either Sales or Marketing as possible career options.

I’ve seen a lot of LinkedIn profiles online, and over and over I’ve noticed the same trend of young adults, freshly immersed in the game of job hunting, with a notice about how they are interested in working a job of Sales or Marketing. A job in Sales is going to be different kind of work than a job in Marketing. Mind you the two are not radically different, and often time the job roles rely on each other to meet ends that help companies get the word out and sell goods/services, but if you look deeper you’ll see that one will suit you better.

First of all, what is a job in Sales and what is a job in Marketing like? Lets say you are the kind of person who really understands trends, you know what it means to engage yourself fully with other people and their needs and one-on-one conversations in person and over the phone don’t seem like daunting jobs to you, than a position in Sales might be like just the thing for you. How you conduct yourself with strangers in real life and how easily/comfortably you make friends is a good indicator for how well you would fit in a Sales-oriented position.

Maybe instead you are a brainstormer, you work well in groups with others just as well as you do solo, and numbers relating to statistics representing groups like genders, preferences and years are easily read by you. Marketing might be your first choice then. Creativity and an understanding of what people like when it comes to music, movies, sports, drinks and plethora of other objects of interest indicate that you would do well at a Marketing firm or at a larger corporate company as part of a Marketing team.

Though it is true that sometimes the line between a job in Sales and a job in Marketing overlap, especially when it comes to broad services provided by both positions like public relations work, daily networking and strategy development, it will ultimately be up to you to consider A (the particulars of Sales-type jobs vs Marketing-type jobs) + B (your interests and how they would play into the particulars of those job types) = C (what you would conceive as your ultimate satisfaction working in these jobs).

As I said before, you are all talented and so you will all be successful one way or another if you work hard and have patience, really. But you must ask yourself which role suits you better as you strive to be successful, and more importantly, happy.

Open Sales Job in Bosotn

When ti comes to being the at Los Angeles sales recruiters end the best interviewers ask the best questions.  Any of the sales management or marketing recruiters at KAS Placement will tell you that there are a few keys to to making sure that you get the business development job you want.  However, prior to interviewing for an open job, the candidate should know what the job entails.

Here is a brief description of the position:

The title of the job is advertising sales representative for an online travel agency who, for a while has been actively seeking someone to add to their already growing sales team.  The client of our executive recruiters Chicago wants someone who, preferably has worked in the online travel industry for over 3 to 4 years, but is willing to make a sacrifice for a very competent sales professional should he come their way.  The position would be located in Boston, MA

The pay would be a base  salary of  $80,000 a year with a bonus attached making the total compensation around $120,000. The ideal person should be able to meet his or her target markets.

What are the desired skills?  To be considered  for the job you must have experience in online travel, sales, you must be good with people and you must be reliable.

In the below video, Ken Sundheim discusses the mistakes people make when recruiting employees.

To learn more, please email zoe.hunter@kasplacement.com and tell her which description this is in reference to. If this job is not for you, our recruiters ask that you get the word out via social media.

Gaining Self Confidence When Interviewing

Rejection is hard; it can kill our #2 ally which is only 2nd to a good resume. Running a sales and marketing executive search firm, I can tell you that the biggest difference between the job seekers who make a very successful run at interviewing and the ones who consistently struggle is belief in themselves.

With that being said, how does someone gain self confidence even when rejection is rampant? Here are just a few ways on how to better believe in yourself and, thus increase the odds of being recruited for the marketing job that you want:

1. Know that the majority of us are insecure, it’s not only you. As a headhunter running an headhunter firm I come across job seekers who have this problem all the time. They are less apt to get a job.

2. Stop being so hard on yourself. Many times, we call ourselves negative names and even blame ourselves for things that are not really our fault. While it takes practice, we must stop this habit and realize that many things are not because of our negative actions.

3. Live in the Moment – A lot of the times, when we are doing joyful actives or are even at work, we are thinking about the negative aspects of our life and are worry about things that probably won’t even happen.

As human beings, negative thinkers tend to take every problem and make it seem much worse than it actually is. This ruins our self-image…not to mention much of our leisure time.

In the End

You must believe in yourself or don’t expect others to. Even in the toughest of times, keep your head up, sometimes it’s all we have.

About

Ken Sundheim is the CEO of KAS Placement marketing headhunting, a marketing recruiting firm specializing in recruiting employees of all levels. Sundheim started the recruiting company at age 25.

Who Do I Use as a Reference

by Alison Ringo

Toward the end of the interview process comes the reference check. There are a few key things to keep in mind when deciding who to provide as your references. The most helpful references should be three things: the Three R’s.
 
 

Relevant – This one can be tough the earlier on you are in your career, but if possible, provide references who can paint a picture of your ability to handle similar tasks to those you’ll be asked to do at this potential job.
 

Even if you started your career as an accountant and interviewing for a business development position, a former manager is likely able to talk about your detail-oriented nature, or your ability to roll with the punches when things go wrong. Give your reference an idea of the job you’re interviewing for, to get them started in the right direction.
 
 

Responsive – Nothing looks worse (except of a reference tearing you apart) than references who never get back to the hiring party or the recruiter you’re working with.
 

If you know one of your references is notoriously non-communicative, or they’ll be out of town for a certain period of time, it’s your responsibility to make sure they keep an eye out for your potential employer – and that they get back to that person.
 
 

Reliable – Above all, be as sure as you can that you’re giving out the names and numbers of people who will say good (but honest) things about you. If you have even a hint that your potential reference has negative feelings for you, find someone else.
 

You don’t have to rely on them to say only glowing things about you. In fact, an artificially positive reference sticks out like a sore thumb. But you should provide contact info of people you know to be thoughtful, fair, and ethical.
 
 

Finally, a few general do’s and don’t’s:
 

DO ask first: Always get permission each time you share a reference’s contact information. If they give you a blanket okay, great, but at least give them a heads up each time.
 

DO give options: Offer an email and a phone number; offer three names if asked for two. This will speed up the process and underline your enthusiasm for the job.
 

DON’T share with everyone: I never fail to be amazed by the lack of courtesy reflected by people who share their references’ contact information right on their publicly visible resumes. It must not occur to them that thousands of people now have access to that information.
 
 

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3 Rules for Using a Headhunter for the 1st Time

1. You don’t have to take the call at work. There is a big misconception among younger job seekers that if they can’t take a headhunter’s call regardless of time, location or even convenience, they have lost the chance.

 

In all actuality, it could not be further from the truth. If that recruiting professional thinks that you are good for the job, they will call you rain, sleet, shine or even in a hurricane. If you’re not comfortable, don’t take the call at work. Nothing good can come of a bad interview.

 

2. The headhunter does not have to be pleasant to work with. Here is another misconception because the recruiter is the one helping you find a job even if they are paid by the employer. You wouldn’t trust a distant, cold stranger trying to give you free anything would you?

 

A recruiter‘s demeanor towards you says a lot as to how positive their intentions are for you and whether they have a vested interested in placing you at a job you will thrive in or simply placing you in a job.

 

Now, you don’t have to be best friends, but if you despise that recruiter, I would suggest to stay away.

 

3. The headhunter has to have some knowledge of the job and the industry. If you get on the phone with a recruiter who is simply reading off of a job description this means a few things:

 

1) They probably don’t deal with the hiring director directly which puts you, the job seeker at a grave disadvantage.

 

2) They haven’t taken the time to research the position which, directly or indirectly says they really don’t care about the job.

 

3) They are simply not that good at what they do.

 

In the End:

 

In the end, don’t trust your job to anyone whether it be a headhunter or a friend’s advice, but if you are going to go with the former, make sure that staffing professional is legit.

 

 

 

Similar Job Search and Interview Articles:

 

What Makes the Best Young Leaders In Business

 

How and When to Ask for a Promotion

 

Also check out KASRecruitment.com for additional interviewing

 

 

 

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How To Get a Dream Internship

 

Months ago, a very unfortunate thing happened to a potential NYU intern who wrote a somewhat cooky, but not too out of the normal cover letter to a lower level banker at a major bank. Insecure about himself, the recipient of the applicant decided to send it to other banks laughing at this kid. First off, anyone hiring interns anywhere is not a hotshot, but there are some takeaways from this situation that you, the job seeker can exploit.

 

 

While not all of these are pertinent to all situations, here are a few tips on how not to stand out too much, but how stand out just enough as a job seeker:

 

1. Initial Email – no more than 6 sentences, no less than 3 sentences. Quickly state how you are and what the email is about a.k.a. you applying for what job you saw ____ and you are thanking them for their consideration. Continued How Do I Get My Dream Internship

 

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How to Tailor Your Resume During Your Job Search

A lot of times, job seekers try to make their resumes stand out. Working at a recruiting firm, we receive a lot of resumes via email and have seen a lot of subject lines that are just outrageous. This is not the way to have your resume stand out. Instead of having an eye-catching subject line, why not have an eye-catching resume that makes employers want to hire you for your skills, rather than hiring you for your “witty” introduction.

 

Another mistake job seekers tend to make is that they blindly send their resumes to positions for which they may be qualified. While these candidates may be perfectly qualified for the job, they do not take the time to fine-tune their resume so that it is a good match for the company.

 

For one thing, job seekers should be well informed about the company that has posted the job. It is important to get a feel for the company, whether it is ultra corporate, or more relaxed. Doing this can help a job seeker write an appropriate email along with their resume.

 

Now for the resume. To tailor your resume, you must carefully read the job description, not just for the skills and requirements, but also for the jargon. Many times, job seekers underestimate the importance of using the same language as the job description in their resume. However, the person doing the hiring will notice the similarity between your resume and their job description.

 

Although it seems easy and fast to blast out your resume to every job in which you meet the qualifications, it is these little personalizations are worth the time. These small changes are easy enough for a job seeker to do and will help your resume stand out in a good way.

 

Article by Christina Giampietro. Christina is an internal marketing / research team member at KAS Placement recruitment and staffing.

 
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Getting Fired From Your 1st Job

Most of the time, when younger job applicants are fired from their first job, they feel that the firing was solely based on their inadequacy as business professionals. However, this is simply not the case in most circumstances. This negative thinking can send many younger professionals into a job search funk that is simply not necessary and can last for much longer than the situation warrants.

Instead, the majority of recent college graduates who were just fired from their job have to consider the following 3 pieces of advice:

1. It is Not the End of the World, It is Not the End of Your Career…as a matter of fact, you probably got a bad job out of the way early. It happens to just about everyone and the earlier the better. That is, if you’ve learned something from being fired.

2. Chances Are That You Had Little To Do With It – there are a million and one reasons as to why employees of all levels get fired, however there is a glowing exception with first time job seekers / recent college graduates.

This exception is that you have no training and if they could not provide it on the job. Chances are that there are reasons for this lack of training which are out of your control and these may range from budget to simply having a bad manager who really doesn’t care.

Now, if performance was obviously lacking then it was obviously lacking, simply fix what you think you can and realize that getting fired as an entry level job seeker is not always a black and white situation.

3. You Must Move On – careers are marathons, they are not sprints. You are bound to have highs and you are bound to have times that you feel off your game, but it’s how you handle yourself during the latter that determines your longevity in the business world.

When I got fired from my first job, there was a feeling of loss and getting out of bed was not as easy as it was when a paycheck was coming in every other week, but now I love my job and, on certain weeks my company will bring in more money than they made a year.

How Do I Deal With the Boss From Hell?

Dealing With the Boss From Hell

When you have a terrible boss, you can approach the challenge in two ways. The first is deciding that your boss is from Satan’s lair (which they may be) and that there’s nothing you to do for the problem but to grin and bear it. Your second option, which is probably the more effective one, is to assess the real problem: you and your boss’s current lack of communication, and therefore mutual understanding.

The majority of the most successful business professionals — whether they are in corporate or are entrepreneurs — have learned to effectively communicate with all types of people including those who could determine their future within an organization.

Here are two simple ways to improve communications between yourself and that boss whom you simply can’t stand:

1. When you leave the office, leave the office – Staying mad at this individual when it’s supposed to be your time off is not only very unhealthy, but it’s the first step toward significant anger problems.

While there is nothing wrong about mulling over how to ease the tension, there is something very wrong with determining how to get back at this individual, or simply dwelling on wrongs or nursing a grudge. From 5 to 9 either make your peace or figure out the best ways to come to terms.

Anger and over emotional behavior never got anybody ahead. Instead, they get you to the front of the unemployment line. Stepping back will give you a chance to look at the situation with fresh eyes, giving you a better shot at number two…

Continued on Ken Sundheim’s Blog

Ken Sundheim is the CEO of KAS Placement

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