I am job hunting and currently I'm sending my resume everywhere and fillout profiles for companies. The leave a blank optional for salary requirements, but I dont really know if thats appreciated or frowned upon. Is it okay if I require a minimum of more than I make now? I dont really want to leave my company unless I will be paid more.
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I usually put my rate of pay on my resume for each job.  That way, if the company hiring is offering $8/hr and you are currently making $12/hr, they won't waste your time or theirs on an interview for an employee they can't afford.
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headhunters serve only their purpose, not yours. placement agencies, job hunters etc, don't really have you in mind, only their desire to fill a vacant slot by the end of the week. I've had no luck in contacting HR people after I found out I wasn't accepted and why. HR people are the laziest people on earth and are usually cowards when they're cornered. The only real thing that matters is you. how you present youself and carry yourself mean a lot. Your resume, obviously, is your foot in the door but once you're there, it's all about you. Research the company you're interviewing with and COME PREPARED WITH QUESTIONS. interviewers don't like it when you sit there and just nod and say yes. Engage them on all matters about the job and question the position. I learned everything about the interviewing game solely on live and learn. Like you i'm not paying anyone to tell me how to act when it's common sense information to begin with. Be interested in the position. if you're interviewing for a position you're not all that excited about, that;s how it'll come across. First off, know what you want to do. The rest will come to you.
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With three jobs it does look like a job hopper..I worked in HR for many years and when I see that I pass and go to the next resume.. As for the Temp Job, that is okay as long as you state it was a temp job..For the second job, and third job..You can post the 2nd job and state you were layed off..As for the third job keep it off the resume..
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Here are a couple of suggestions:\n1) Say in your email that it's negotiable but expand it by saying you would like to learn more about the responsibilites and duties of the prior to discussing salary.\n2) Another approach is to say that you are looking at replacing your career/position and not your salary.
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No easy answer.  Try reading the suggestions at:\n\nhttp://www.csun.edu/career/job_search_skills/salary_info.htm\n\n"Most experts advise that when an employer asks you for your salary requirements in an ad or on a job application, you should indicate that salary is “negotiable.” Or, if you're asked to provide current salary, to respond with, "Will discuss during interview." In the highly competitive employment market of today, this can be a risky strategy. By failing to provide information requested by the employer to aid in their screening process, you may be automatically disqualified from further consideration at the beginning of the hiring process. On the other hand, if you do provide a salary range, you may be too high or too low to satisfy the employer, and you will be rejected. There really is no good answer to this dilemma. \n\nSince most companies have a salary structure for their organization with a range in mind for a specific job, you should consider communicating a well-researched salary range that would be the basis of salary and benefit negotiation. This strategy may enhance your chances of obtaining the interview and moving forward in the hiring process."
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If you have sent out that many resumes and have had no interviews, then yes it is your resume.  You should have at least 3 to 4 interviews for every 15 to 20 resumes that you send out.  A good place to start is understanding what the purpose of a resume is.  Knowing that your resume is to get you the interview and not the job is what you need to understand.  Working from that perspective, you only highlight the things that are vital that will set you apart from other applicants.  Your resume should come across to the employer as providing just enough information to them that they want to talk to you.(That's for the majority of folks.)  And the format is important, as well.  I feel strongly about hybrids.  Hybrids are straight and to the point.  They don't make the employer dig for pertinent information.  It's right there.  Nowadays, people want to know what you bring to the table and how teachable you are.  They're aren't too concerned with where or how long you have been somewhere.  If you need more info. on how to word your resume, just email me.  I'll send you a link.
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Don't discuss salary until you are offered the job.  If they ask during the interview, say "I'm open to negotiate." or "I currently make __________ and I'm open to negotiate."  I prefer to stick with the first, not saying what I currently make.  You don't want to underbid yourself when they might be willing to pay more.  When they give you the job offer, it will include their offer of salary.  This is when you start to negotiate. You can negoiate benefits, vacation time, work schedule, office space or whatever you feel is important to you.  If you insist I pick one of the options above, I'd say "$45k to $55k thousand depending on the benefits offered."  (Benefits are a huge chuck so you have a right to have a 10k range depending on benefits.  Whatever you do, make $45 your lowest.  You know what you're worth so don't compromise unless you have to keep food on the table.
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Great question! Do not think of even going after these jobs! These are most often recruiters whom spend their time and get paid when someone receives a job. Is it a recruitment agency? Some are notorious for just finding you a job quick then abandoning you. If they are companies, it's most likely a pyramid scheme. In short, these are companies whom will hire just about anything. They will promise you something inflated like they are expanding or that you can get to upper management quickly. My suggestion, and I did this too, TAKE YOUR RESUME OFF career websites like careerbuilder and such. Only companies you are applying for should have access to them. I took my resume off because I was getting flooded with calls, some by the same company. Due yourself a big favor. These companies too, most likely, will want you to pay something upfront. NEVER DO THAT, REGARDLESS! If a company wants or needs you to get a license, they should pay for it!
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You definitely should not leave it off of your resume.  Essentially, you're lying to future employers by leaving it off.  You are much much better off to put the job on there and explain the position you had with the company.  Employers don't want to hear excuses about not liking the job or hating someone you work with.  If a prospective employer finds out about the job you didn't list, it is going to be a huge mark against you.
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Job Application Cover Letter\n\nAn Overview\nA cover letter is sent with your CV. It can make the difference between being successful in your job search or not.\nCover letters are generally not read during the first candidate selection, but usually they will be read when the candidates have been short listed. Do not waste such an opportunity.\nAlways include a cover letter even if the job ad does not specify that one is needed. Occasionally, job ads also specify a hand written cover letter.\nYour cover letter should not be a copy of your CV. Specify some of your cover letter achievements and be sure you know how to handle Cover Letter weakness. (Uncertain as to what you're trying to say here).\nA cover letter is a way of showing your writing and reporting skills.\nYour cover letter should be customised per employer. However, if you are sending a lot of CVs, this task could prove impossible. Try instead to have a cover letter per industry or per area.\nDo not mention salary in your cover letter. If the job ad requests your expected salary then mention a range rather than a specific amount. For example $10k -$15k rather than Â£12k.\n\nmore info on http://www.cvtips.com/job_application_cover_letter.html
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let me just ask this, why exactly do we need to do a job when we have to pay to get it. We do a job for a payment , not by giving a payment.\nThere's this site Directfreelance.com , this also lists hoards of jobs but you have to cough up money to see the recruiter's details.\nLet me just say - these paid sites are scams.
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Choose the field/job you want, and tell the others in a very cordial letter.  Thank the "also-rans" for considering you for employment, and to please remove your name from their list of prospective employees at this time.  Here's a sample letter, if you want:\n\nDear Sir:\n\nThank you for considering me for a position in your company.  I appreciate the time you took to speak with me.  However, I have decided to accept a position with another employer who has offered a salary closer to my desires.  I would certainly like to ask you to please remove my name from your list of prospective new hires at this time.  However, I hope that, in the future, I could be a candidate for a future position with your company, should the occasion arise.\n\nSincerely,\n\n_____________________
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It has been my experience that one employer will not ask another employer what you were making.  it does not make a difference.  the new employer will pay you what the job calls for.  If a manager hires at a hire rate of 10.00 per hour then that is what you will get.  Don't worry about it, and don't loose any sleep over it.
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Never offer up negative information about yourself unless asked. Even if you are asked try to configure your answer in a way to make the situation positive. I interview people all day and I could definitely say that you mentioning any absences will only suggest that you might do the same thing at the job for which you are applying. Most companies don't probe as deeply on background data as you might think. Presenting yourself professionally and highlighting your positive attributes will win you the job.
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You should keep it on there to show that you were holding a job.  It's not your fauilt if they didn't give you much to do, you can list all of your basic duties and any extra projects that you worked on... arrange your wording to make it seem a little more important than it was.   A lot of times, potential employers are looking to see if you are able to hold a job.
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Why couldn't you put that on a cv?  That's work experience just as much as anything else.  How will they know your merit if you don't write it down in a cv?\n\nI don't understand why you would think your self-employment wouldn't be considered just like a normal job.
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If you are lacking in other experience, it can be beneficial.\n\nIt is especially beneficial that you have such high positive feedback and have made over 400 transactions.\n\nBy the way- make sure when you do create your resume that you keep it at one page.  Some employers may accept up to two pages, but unless you have some amazing credentials that NEED to be on there, it is advised that you stick to one.\n\nI hope this is helpful and good luck on your job search!