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My father always emphasized that "90% of success is just showing up." It reflects his dual beliefs about the genius of Woody Allen, and of importance of putting yourself "out there for something to happen".

In the game of finding a job, being at the right place at the right time can be invaluable -- to both the job seeker and potential employer. Every opportunity lost by employers to engage a potential star worker when they're on your turf consuming and enjoying your brand is a tragedy, and unfortunately all too common. Every day good candidates pass through top brands store fronts and street scapes, and never know they're passing like ships in the night.

Location-based services for the enterprise may be slow in coming, but consumer-facing successes in the realm of retail marketing -- like the recent Foursquare and AmEx partnership -- point to a growing opportunity in audience engagement through mobile phones. Which is exactly why location is so important for enterprise employers, government agencies responsible for workforce development, and high volume staffing firms that serve as the lifeblood of our national labor market to "get" location-based services and the power of mobile.

For companies in sectors like retail, logistics, healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing, where turnover and time matter most to their bottom line, Job Rooster can help recruit and retain top workers both on-premise and online, bringing a truly "anytime, anywhere" recruitment platform that runs 24/7/365 to connect employers to the worldwide workforce. Brands like these see the interconnection between customer loyalty, employee engagement, and financial performance -- and how being able to engage any customer (or candidate) anytime, anywhere on their mobile phone is a huge advantage for firms like American Express. For the most profitable, savvy brands, mobile is fast becoming a de rigeur part of their hiring toolkit.

As location-based services evolve for the corporate environment, expect to see savvy employers capitalize on the power of mobile to compete and win for the best talent. Indeed, as we've seen and learned over the past few months, recruitment marketing platforms like Job Rooster can help employers everywhere extend their recruitment brand proactively and respectfully to their customers in real-time to make sure you identify and capture the best talent no matter where it's standing (but particularly when that talent's right in your store and enjoying your brand!).

This Job Expo, Will Present These Contests & Features:

- A Speed Interviewing Segment
- Our Best Professionally Dressed Award, Which Will Be Awarded To (4) Jobseekers Who Are Selected/ Identified As The Best - rofessionally Dressed Candidates - Attending The Job Fair
- Our First Arrival Award, Which Will Be Awarded To The (4) Jobseekers Who Are First To Arrive At The Job Fair
- And Our Recruitment Panel Discussion, On Best Practices In Recruiting, Hiring and Employee Retention: What Jobseekers and Employees Should Know (From 9:00a.m. to 10:30a.m.) At The Signature Grand   
 
Make Your Career Connection With Florida's Top Employers/ Companies
COME AND MEET FACE TO FACE WITH MANY OF FLORIDA'S TOP EMPLOYERS!

Friday-  June 24, 2011  
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Signature Grand
6900 State Road 84
Davie, Florida 33317 

FREE ADMISSION

FREE PARKING

FREE RECRUITING SEMINARS

Excellent Career Opportunities with Top Employers! Simply attend this  event anytime throughout the day and bring plenty of RESUMES. This event is no cost. Entry level to Senior level positions available. Join us on Friday-  June 24, 2011 at The Signature Grand, located at 6900 State Road 84 Davie, Florida 33317.

Job Opportunities Compensation: $12.00 Per Hour To Over $100,000.00 Annually

WIN $500.00 In CONTEST RAFFLE DRAWING, AT THE SOUTH FLORIDA DIVERSITY JOB EXPO

ON FRIDAY-  JUNE 24, 2011 AT THE SIGNATURE GRAND,

6900 STATE ROAD 84 DAVIE, FLORIDA 33317

Here Are A Few of The Companies/ Employers That Will Be Attending:

AFLAC 
AXA Advisors
CBS 4 & My 33 Television Stations
Concorde Career Institute 
Delaware North Companies
DiversityJobsUSA & Diversity Job Expos (USA)
The Miami Dolphins/ Sun Life Stadium
DeVry University
Mass Mutual Financial Group
FastTrain
New York Life
The Miami Herald
United States Army
Sullivan & Cogliano Centers 
Walden University 
Waste Management
WorkForce One

And Many, Many More!!!

 For More Information On This Recruiting Event: 

LOG ON TO:  
http://www.diversityjobsusa.com/show_expo.php?id=493

OR CALL: (954) 537-3045

Caution People! How Social Media Is Muddying the Waters for Perfectly Good Jobseekers ... and How Companies are Letting it Happen

Invited to an interview, you step into the room and unload that heavy photo album you've been clinging to onto the conference table. In addition to a resume and brag book, you have pictures on your iPhone of your dogs and the neighbor's cat stalking the birds enjoying your new bird feeder. The interview progresses by you opening and flipping through the pages of your album, pointing to your family and friends. You gladly draw the interviewer's attention to those older pictures taken during your college days ... and to the many of your drunk, sleeping positions your friends encapsulated forever through one click of a camera.

Eeerrrk!!!

What? Personal items presented during an interview?

Why not? Isn't that basically what hiring companies are doing rummaging through your public social media accounts, learning more about you and your online activities?

The next few years are certainly gray, unchartered waters for jobseekers. The issue of whether a person's personal life and involvement online should have any place in the hiring realm is definitely a topic that will be battled over for years -- maybe even decades. Some might unexpectedly find themselves entangled in lawsuits, as privacy experts grow increasingly concerned that disqualifying a candidate based on information gained online can introduce certain forms of discrimination into the hiring process.

Jobseekers have every right to be concerned about protecting their online identities from prying eyes, but where should the line be drawn? Employers shouldn't be given uninhibited access to a jobseeker's private life, should they?

Interestingly, a recent study released at Microsoft's 4th Annual Data Privacy Day identified that 70% of those surveyed in the US indicated they had disqualified a candidate based on online information. What was the incriminating online information that caused the disqualification? Of course this was not made public ... and behind the curtain of hiring, only HR managers and recruiters seem privy to such information.

The deeper issue is whether employers should be allowed to open that flood gate by bringing social media activities into the hiring world in the first place. I'm reminded of a line from the movie Jurassic Park. When referring to scientists, Jeff Goldblum's character says, "Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." Maybe employers poking through a jobseeker's online activities are so preoccupied with the fact that they could that they never stopped to think whether they should.

Ahh, but hiring companies won't find my online activities. Think again. Technology giants have only just begun leveraging the social media phenomena; and not surprisingly, for financial gain.

Microsoft announced the integration of Social Connector software, which will be released mid-2010. The add-on software is designed to let someone like me readily see the online communications from those who send me email. Microsoft's Group Product Manager, Dev Balasubramanian, was quoted as saying: "As you communicate you can see their social activities; you can see all the folks in your social network and it updates as you are reading your e-mail." Certainly it appears to offer great benefits to the masses, but for jobseekers, it just might leave an unpleasant sour aftertaste.

No doubt, employers will soon be given a larger spy glass -- and unfortunate for jobseekers, Microsoft isn't the only company abuzz with developing new applications that will take public social media data and translate it into something that can be researched and used, for good and evil.

Regardless, employers need to take a long look at their current hiring practices to determine whether a drunken party photo showing Joe Jobseeker has anything to do with the value Joe brings to the table professionally, and how well he performs while on the job.

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Teena Rose is a professional speaker, career coach, book author, former columnist, and top-endorsed resume writer and job strategist. She leverages job-search collateral (i.e. resume, cover letter, executive bios), applying new social networking, personal branding, online portfolios, and new technologies/tools to further benefit the careers of her clientele. She's your first choice during a job or career change. Contact Teena Rose at (937) 325-2149 or at her website; www.resumebycprw.com.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Dean Rusk once said, "One of the best ways to persuade others is with your ears - by listening to them." If you want to increase your chances of getting the best job, be a better listener According to knowledgeable experts we communicate during 80% of our waking hours. How do we communicate? Communication authority and former Executive Director of the International Listening Association, Dr. Lyman K. Steil has found that 9% of our communicating time involves writing, 16% is used to read, 30% is used speaking to others, and the largest segment, 45%, involves listening. All of us were taught reading, writing, and speaking skills, but how many people are ever given formal training in listening, the communicating skill you use most frequently? According to numerous university studies, the average person's immediate recall of a spoken message is only 50%, and that falls off to only 25% within forty-eight hours.

Most managers and executives love to talk about their companies and themselves. When you listen, you acquire knowledge, and knowledge gives you power. It allows you to channel your marketing efforts to emphasize how your acquired skills will help a company to solve their problems and contribute to growth and profits. It helps the employer see you as a better "fit" for their specific organizational culture. As the famous Greek philosopher Zeno of Citium said, "The reason why we have two ears and only one mouth is that we may listen the more and talk the less." Following are 15 key rules that will allow you to hone your listening skills.

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Have I got a secret for you! Not just any secret, but a 'killer' secret--the kind that turns heads and grabs attention instantly. The kind of secret that hiring managers can't resist--even when they think they've seen it all.

And the secret is... a smashing title or headline that grabs and holds the reader's attention--that compels him or her to keep on reading your cover letter to the last line. This amazing technique is the needle in the haystack that every job hunter is looking for but can't find. Everyone hopes to locate the one 'trick' that will put his or her cover letter above all the others. Well, now you know it and you didn't have to tear apart a haystack to find it.

How can this killer secret distinguish your cover letter from others?

Here's how. Place a powerful headline at the top of your cover letter. Just above the greeting in your cover letter (Dear Mrs. Smith), place your 'killer' headline in boldface print and center it on the page. (Two lines maximum.)

Here are THREE examples of first-rate cover letter headlines--the secret to landing more quality job interviews:

Three reasons I feel confident I'm the candidate you're searching for regarding the [insert job opening title here].

I have visited the [company name] website and believe I am a great match for the position of [insert job opening title here].

I would love the opportunity to be interviewed in person for the position of [insert job opening title here].

By creating a stellar headline you are attracting attention to your cover letter and bringing it the attention it deserves. Starting your cover letter off with an attention-grabbing headline is a highly effective way for you to stand out from the crowd in a positive light.

Use this strategy for yourself. It can result in many more job interview requests. So do your part today. Create that strong headline at the beginning of your next job-search cover letter. But keep this 'secret' to yourself. Why help your competition? Then get ready to fill your calendar with interviews for the job you've been searching for.

- Jimmy Sweeney

Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of the brand new, Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy is also the author of several career related books and writes a monthly article titled, "Job Search Secrets."

Visit our friends at Amazing Cover Letters for your "instant" cover letter today. "In just 3½ minutes you will have an amazing cover letter guaranteed to cut through YOUR competition like a hot knife through butter!"

So, you're looking for a job. You're not alone, and right now it's safe to bet that it'll take a little longer than usual before you score the permanent job position you want. What are some ways to earn extra cash in the meantime, pay the bills and maybe have a little fun to boot?

Before you start a part-time job, make sure that you know what you're looking for in terms of permanent work so that your side odd jobs don't create a conflict. Balance is the key, and if you are doing side jobs to make money, make sure they help your future career path.

Restaurant and food service work. Whether you're serving up chilled martinis or burgers and fries, waiting tables is often considered one of the best ways to earn extra cash - and there's a reason for that: the industry offers some of the most flexible part-time jobs, and with tips you can earn well over minimum wage. Most shifts don't conflict heavily with regular office hours, which is helpful for making business contacts and attending interviews during the day. Job prospects are considered excellent due to the high employee turnover that is characteristic of this industry - but don't forget that competition can be stiff at upscale establishments where the tips are the highest. Waiter/waitress median hourly wage = $14.50 (including tips)

Retail jobs. If food service isn't for you and you just need a side job that makes money to fuel your job search engine, then working in retail could fit the bill. Employment growth for these jobs usually reflects the expansion and contraction of the economy, so right now, it might be a little harder than usual to land a position. Despite that, retail job opportunities are still considered good because of the high level of turnover in this sector. Furthermore, warehouse, clubs and supercenters are supposed to have excellent prospects as their popularity is strong with bargain-hunting consumers. Sales clerk/cashier median hourly wage = $8.16

Temp agency work. Companies are wary about hiring directly at the moment, creating many temporary job opportunities. "Employers are looking for flexibility," says Eric Buntin, of Randstad US, a staffing company. However, they are still looking for plenty of entry to mid-level temp positions that, with a little patience on your part, may turn into a full-time job. "It's important to be flexible, but be clear with the agency about your long-term and short-term plans, so they can help you meet your goals," advises Buntin. "Some contracts could be just for a week, then become one month and eventually lead to a hire." Salaries vary widely depending on the industry and your experience level, but the potential is there to earn quite well while you're waiting for a permanent offer. Entry level temp work (healthcare) median hourly wage = $8.00; Experienced contractor hourly wage = $35.00**

Recreation workers. Sharing your knowledge of creative arts or sports and recreation can be a fun way to earn extra cash, and this job sector offers an unusually large percentage of part-time and seasonal employment, leading group outings or activities. Work environments range from community centers to summer camps. This is considered a tough field if you want to get into it full-time, but for part-time, job openings are good, stemming from the large number of people who leave the field each year. Recreation worker median hourly wage = $15.03

Test prep instructors and tutors. Opportunities in educational support are growing, many of which are part-time job positions, usually scheduled during evenings or weekends. If you've done well on standardized tests and have a passion for helping others succeed, you can earn $100/hour teaching GMAT prep courses. If test prep doesn't sound like a fit, students from elementary school through college are often in need of tutoring or extra help with homework assignments as well. Test prep instructor wage = $100/hour*; Tutor = $13.40

Need more flexibility? Find odd jobs for fast cash near your home.

If you're looking for more casual ways to earn extra cash, you can get a long way by using a little creativity, according to Robin Ryan, Seattle-based career coach and author. In her years of coaching people toward the right position, she's seen many innovative and entrepreneurial spirits earn extra cash with side odd jobs they develop themselves, from mowing neighbors' lawns after finishing their own, to planning birthday parties for their children's classmates.

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How to Create a Job for Yourself

If you've been jobless for an extended period of time, maybe you ought to stop looking for the right job.

Instead, try looking for the right employer.

If you do, and contact them with the right message, employers may create a job just for you.

It happens all the time -- even in today's economy.

Here are three case studies and takeaway lessons to illustrate ...

1. Offer to help first and get hired later

   While not every company wants to expand hiring these days, every company wants to increase revenues, save money and increase profits.

   In other words, every company has problems to solve. And all jobs, in good economic times and bad, are ultimately created to solve problems.

   The best employers -- the ones you want to work for -- are flexible and opportunistic enough to hire people who demonstrate that they can solve problems.

   Michael Mingolelli, Jr., CEO of Pinnacle Financial Group, in Southborough, Mass., has twice created jobs to bring promising employees on board. "These people approached us with a good value proposition to help us continue to grow our practice, and we made positions for them."

   Both prospective employees first contacted Mingolelli by phone and demonstrated their knowledge of Pinnacle. "They were very attuned to what we do and the type of clients we have," he says.

   Your takeaway lesson: Answer these three questions before approaching any employer:

   A. What are their problems?

   Put differently, if you were the CEO, what would keep you up at night right now?

   B. What are their opportunities?

   If you were CEO and could wave a magic wand, what would you make happen? What are the industry leaders doing?

   C. How could you help solve their problems and/or capitalize on their opportunities? Match your skills and achievements with your target employer's needs. For example, if they need to save money and you've saved money, there's a match. Quantify your results in dollars, numbers and/or percentages.

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