http://www.jobster.com/at/person/show/573727?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/assets/images/jobster/logos/rss_logo.gif http://www.jobster.com/at/person/show/573727?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Tue, 08 May 2007 03:39:38 GMT Most recently updated answers by Brian Hauk http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/130577?answer_class=AnswerBase Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based DataCentrik Solutions (www.DataCentrik.com) is not hiring, but here are some tips to give you a competitive edge in the job market and let other employers know they need you: Market yourself as a resource who can solve their problems and who is a "good fit" with their team based on your employer research. Target employers based on your interests and experience and tell them why you are interested in working for them, and what you can do for them. Job seekers simply interested in working anywhere because they have bills to pay won't be hired by selective employers who want motivated employees who enjoy what they do, take pride in their work and strive to build their careers through making important contributions to helping lead themselves and others in creating value. Be proactive in your job search and don't wait for employers to announce job openings. Approach them using your understanding of what goes into an effective, career-building job search campaign as explained at www.JobProDirectory.com/jobsearch.html. Tue, 08 May 2007 03:39:38 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/130577?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/199440?answer_class=AnswerBase I live and work in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and like it here because it's a beautiful city by the mountains, the ocean and many great places to go hiking and enjoy nature by myself and with friends. However, while a growing number of companies here value usability and have project teams I can contribute to, I may need to move to Seattle to take advantage of the many more career-building opportunities South of the border, instead of waiting for companies here to understand why they need people like me to design-in usability to boost their productivity, sales, client retention and strengthen their competitive edge. Thu, 10 May 2007 05:17:18 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/199440?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/196328?answer_class=AnswerBase Leverage your network of contacts including friends, family and instructors to let the world know of your availability for work and what type of job you are looking for. Take advantage of all networking opportunities to meet people, and try to help them achieve their goals by making use of your connections. Create a professional looking business card having your contact information and what you do, and give it to most people you talk to. Aim for quality over quantity in your job search, and treat looking for work as a full time job. No matter what job you get initially, it will very likely offer you important opportunities to get to know more people and to demonstrate to them that you're a great person to have around - as an on-the-job problem solver and interesting, likeable person. Your first several jobs will provide you with opportunities to help you develop your people (soft) and team player skills, and this experience becoming better at working with others while you become more confident in yourself will be worth much more to you than the money you earn. See www.JobProDirectory.com/jobsearch.html for some ideas on what I think it takes to lead an effective, career-building job search campaign taking advantage of job openings within the "hidden job market." Let me know if you decide to check it out. Tue, 08 May 2007 03:31:32 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/196328?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/199431?answer_class=AnswerBase One where I can continue to develop my skills and be a key contributor to the success of projects through usability improvements as part of multi-disciplined, collaborative teams, and can see the smiles on users' faces when they use our highly usable, useful products. Tue, 08 May 2007 03:20:33 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/199431?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/196995?answer_class=AnswerBase 'What color is your parachute?' is a very useful book for job seekers/career-builders which complements the job search tips I make available at www.JobProDirectory.com/jobsearch.html Let me know what you think if you check it out. Tue, 08 May 2007 03:19:14 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/196995?answer_class=AnswerBase