By Roger Lear
Dwight Howard may leave Orlando and go play in another city doing the same job with a different team. Being a lifetime Magic basketball fan, I would hate to see him leave; but I certainly understand if he does. What you may not realize is “player” movement like this happens every day in the business world as well…it just isn’t broadcasted in the media. Great talent that is developed at a company (any business sector) gets recruited away by a competitor or other business opportunities all the time. The reasons top talent leaves one organization for another is usually on of the following:
1. No more challenge in the current job.
2. Management issues. (you don’t leave a company, you leave a manager)
3. New and different challenges with another company. (Technology, products, etc.)
4. Compensation
5. Lack of internal support.
6. Life changes. (Family, kids, etc)
It isn’t just professional athletes, CEO’s and doctors. It is web developers, administration assistants, front desk supervisors and customer service personnel. Yes, if you are the best at what you do and have a skill set that everyone needs, you are in demand.
Dwight Howard has many skills in common with many top employees at any company:
1. No matter what the skill set, top employees perform it at a high level. Web developers, sales professionals and hostesses all have the potential to be like Dwight. Dwight’s size, strength, enthusiasm and athleticism makes his skill set in his occupation tops in the NBA. What competing NBA wouldn’t want to recruit him or at least try? You can do the same with your career if you stand out with a specific skill set others need. People will notice!
2. Great employees bring value to an organization. Dwight makes the Orlando Magic tick and fills seats. He also is awesome in the community with his charity work through his foundation. What value do you bring to your company? If you left today, would anyone notice? To be recruited by the competitors, you have to have a value that automatically makes that company better. Even if you are a food server, if you are awesome at your job you will be surprised over time what opportunities may come to you either internally (management) or externally (other restaurants hiring you).
3. Top employees are honest and have integrity. Dwight is a leader in this as well. Orlando is very fortunate to have an athlete that makes off the court news when he is visiting hospitals or attending charity event. He is the guy you think he is because in all his years in Orlando, his honesty and integrity has never been an issue.
We want Dwight Howard to stay in Orlando for the next ten years. I also want to keep my top employees forever as well. The reality is that life allows you to make changes. Those of you that perform at a high level, bring value and are good honest people will always be in demand. Not all changes work out, but top employees with skill sets always land on their feet!
Friday, December 09, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Over 3,600 REAL Jobs open at the Diversity Job Fair 11/18 at Amway Center-Download all the Jobs before the Event.
Media Contact:
Roger Lear, President
OrlandoJobs.com
roger@orlandojobs.com
(407) 645-4224
For Immediate Release
3,600 Jobs Available at Job Fair November 18 Wide Variety of Open Positions Including High-Pay, Bilingual Jobs
November 15, 2011 – Orlando, FL – The second annual Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Classic Career Expo & Diversity Job Fair in Orlando this Friday offers 3,600 real, solid, current job opportunities to jobseekers. The openings represent more than 60 employers in a variety of industries, and include many professional, high-paying and diverse positions.
"These 3,600 jobs, along with the career expo, really can hit many demographics and allow job seekers of all skill levels to ‘target’ companies that may be able to hire them for networking at the fair," states Roger Lear, President and CEO of OrlandoJobs.com.
A listing of the open positions is available for jobseekers to download at www.orlandojobs.com/jobfair. The full list includes jobs in education, healthcare, IT, television, hospitality, engineering, sales and construction, as well as bilingual positions. Companies like Lockheed Martin, The Golf Channel, Home Depot, Chase, Orlando VA Hospital, Walt Disney, Verizon Wireless, McDonalds, UCF and 60 other companies are attending.
"The job fair is a classic way for businesses and job seekers to meet, but with the highest unemployment numbers in decades, they have, in the last few years, become stale and futile exercises with no real job openings," declares Lear. "We built the Classic Career Expo & Diversity Job Fair to end that stereotype and showcase the wealth of jobs available in Central Florida right now. Considering the U.S. Economy only added 80,000 jobs last month, it’s pretty exciting to realize that right here in Orlando we have the potential to increase that by more than 4% in a single event. "
Planned around the weekend of the Florida Classic football match-up between Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M University, organizers of the November 18th event are also donating sixty percent of the proceeds from booth revenue to a scholarship fund that is split between the two schools.
This jobs fair and career expo, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, will feature educational sessions from Central Florida’s top speakers on subjects like job search strategies, career advice and resume information sessions. Free to the public, jobseekers are urged to sign up today.
About OrlandoJobs.com
Download: http://www.orlandojobs.com/diversity/diversity_job_fair_jobs_list.pdf
OrlandoJobs.com is the official employment website of the Central Florida Human Resource Association (www.cfhra.org). At OrlandoJobs.com, we combine community marketing with the internet to bring candidates and employers together. Our success over the years is our ability to understand the value of human capital to a company’s bottom line and the challenges involved in the recruiting of individuals to meet these needs. An industry leader, OrlandoJobs.com publishes a bi-annual employment outlook study for the Central Florida region.
Roger Lear, President
OrlandoJobs.com
roger@orlandojobs.com
(407) 645-4224
For Immediate Release
3,600 Jobs Available at Job Fair November 18 Wide Variety of Open Positions Including High-Pay, Bilingual Jobs
November 15, 2011 – Orlando, FL – The second annual Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Classic Career Expo & Diversity Job Fair in Orlando this Friday offers 3,600 real, solid, current job opportunities to jobseekers. The openings represent more than 60 employers in a variety of industries, and include many professional, high-paying and diverse positions.
"These 3,600 jobs, along with the career expo, really can hit many demographics and allow job seekers of all skill levels to ‘target’ companies that may be able to hire them for networking at the fair," states Roger Lear, President and CEO of OrlandoJobs.com.
A listing of the open positions is available for jobseekers to download at www.orlandojobs.com/jobfair. The full list includes jobs in education, healthcare, IT, television, hospitality, engineering, sales and construction, as well as bilingual positions. Companies like Lockheed Martin, The Golf Channel, Home Depot, Chase, Orlando VA Hospital, Walt Disney, Verizon Wireless, McDonalds, UCF and 60 other companies are attending.
"The job fair is a classic way for businesses and job seekers to meet, but with the highest unemployment numbers in decades, they have, in the last few years, become stale and futile exercises with no real job openings," declares Lear. "We built the Classic Career Expo & Diversity Job Fair to end that stereotype and showcase the wealth of jobs available in Central Florida right now. Considering the U.S. Economy only added 80,000 jobs last month, it’s pretty exciting to realize that right here in Orlando we have the potential to increase that by more than 4% in a single event. "
Planned around the weekend of the Florida Classic football match-up between Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M University, organizers of the November 18th event are also donating sixty percent of the proceeds from booth revenue to a scholarship fund that is split between the two schools.
This jobs fair and career expo, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, will feature educational sessions from Central Florida’s top speakers on subjects like job search strategies, career advice and resume information sessions. Free to the public, jobseekers are urged to sign up today.
About OrlandoJobs.com
Download: http://www.orlandojobs.com/diversity/diversity_job_fair_jobs_list.pdf
OrlandoJobs.com is the official employment website of the Central Florida Human Resource Association (www.cfhra.org). At OrlandoJobs.com, we combine community marketing with the internet to bring candidates and employers together. Our success over the years is our ability to understand the value of human capital to a company’s bottom line and the challenges involved in the recruiting of individuals to meet these needs. An industry leader, OrlandoJobs.com publishes a bi-annual employment outlook study for the Central Florida region.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Diversity Job Fair Career Expo Speakers and Topics- All free and powerful for your Orlando Job Search
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Career Expo & Diversity Job Fair
November 18, 2011 11-3pm Amway Center, Orlando, Florida
November 18, 2011 11-3pm Amway Center, Orlando, Florida
Schedule of Breakout Sessions (Free)
All career sessions are free to attend and located in Fairwinds Tower on the Promenade level with the job fair. Please look for directional signs or ask any volunteers. The career expo is designed to give you information you can take home with you today to help you in your job search and career.
Breakout Session Schedule
11:15-11:50 Proven Interview Strategies that Work in Todays’ Difficult Job Market
The competition for many jobs is fierce. This session will give you the information you need to understand how to interview and get the job. If you understand what the interviewer is looking for, you have a great advantage.
SPEAKER: Mikaela Nix, Esquire Founder & Pres. Collegiate Staffing USA
12:00-12:35 What the Movies Can Teach Us About Effective Resumes & Cover Letters.
The resume is changing. This powerful session will provide valuable information on what employers are looking for in today’s job market. This session will also let you know how to optimize your resume and cover letter for applicant tracking systems.
SPEAKER: Andrew Pearl, CPRW & CEO Precision Resumes, Inc.
12:45-1:20 Job Search Strategies for Senior Professionals and Executives
Tired of applying to jobs and never hearing back from the employer and you are sure you can do the job? It isn’t your skills stopping you; it is your job search strategy. Your experience is on the job, not getting the job. Robert is an expert in job search strategy and this session is a must if you want to know how to position your job search.
SPEAKER: Robert Newland, President Newland Associates
1:30-2:05 LinkedIn.com-How to Use LinkedIn to Get Jobs, Network and Brand Yourself
LinkedIn is a very powerful business network that if used properly, can be your best friend in helping you get your next job. This session will give you the top five things you need to know about LinkedIn that will put you far ahead of your competition.
SPEAKER: Howie Appel, CEO ProNet
2:15-2:45 Using Social Media to Get Your Next Job
Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn can really be a powerful asset during a job search. This session will give you all the information you need to make sure you are using these mediums to brand yourself, find jobs and network with companies and hiring managers.
SPEAKER: Roger Lear, President OrlandoJobs.com
November 18 will be a great career day for Orlando. Over 60 employers at the Amway Center. The career expo will give you a fantastic opportunity to learn from some of the best in Orlando.
Saturday, November 05, 2011
November 18th is about JOBS in Central Florida. Over 60 companies with REAL JOBS at Diversity Career Fair (Amway Center- Orlando, Florida)
Media Contact:
Roger Lear
roger@orlandojobs.com
(407) 645-4224
For Immediate Release
November 1, 2011 – Orlando, FL – It’s a classic way for businesses and job seekers to meet: the job fair. But with the highest unemployment numbers in decades, classic job fairs in the last few years have become stale and futile exercises where “employers” are such in name only. That all changes next month, when OrlandoJobs.com intercepts the job fair concept by bringing together more than 60 employers with real, solid, current job opportunities for the second annual Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Classic Career Expo & Diversity Job Fair.
Planned around the weekend of the Florida Classic football match-up between Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M University, organizers of the November 18th event are also donating sixty percent of the proceeds from booth revenue to a scholarship fund that is split between the two schools.
“This will be the largest diversity career fair Central Florida has seen in recent years, and all employers will have real jobs,” states Roger Lear, President and CEO of OrlandoJobs.com.
“If you know anyone who is looking for a job or who is underemployed, this will be the place to finally see some real action,” promises Lear. “Companies that will be recruiting include some of Central Florida’s largest, such as Home Depot, The Golf Channel, OUC, Aon Hewitt, Suntrust Bank and Hilton Properties.”
This jobs fair and career expo, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Walt Disney World, Kangaroo, 102 JAMZ, Verizon, Camping World and Chase Bank, will feature educational sessions from Central Florida’s top speakers on subjects like job search strategies, career advice and resume information sessions. Free to the public, jobseekers are urged to sign up today.
NOTE: Job seekers can sign up early for the event at Orlandojobs.com/jobfair
*** We will also be publishing a list of all jobs on November 15*****
About OrlandoJobs.com
OrlandoJobs.com is the official employment website of the Central Florida Human Resource Association (www.cfhra.org). At OrlandoJobs.com, we combine community marketing with the internet to bring candidates and employers together. Our success over the years is our ability to understand the value of human capital to a company’s bottom line and the challenges involved in the recruiting of individuals to meet these needs. An industry leader, OrlandoJobs.com publishes a bi-annual employment outlook study for the Central Florida region.
Roger Lear
roger@orlandojobs.com
(407) 645-4224
For Immediate Release
November 1, 2011 – Orlando, FL – It’s a classic way for businesses and job seekers to meet: the job fair. But with the highest unemployment numbers in decades, classic job fairs in the last few years have become stale and futile exercises where “employers” are such in name only. That all changes next month, when OrlandoJobs.com intercepts the job fair concept by bringing together more than 60 employers with real, solid, current job opportunities for the second annual Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Classic Career Expo & Diversity Job Fair.
Planned around the weekend of the Florida Classic football match-up between Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M University, organizers of the November 18th event are also donating sixty percent of the proceeds from booth revenue to a scholarship fund that is split between the two schools.
“This will be the largest diversity career fair Central Florida has seen in recent years, and all employers will have real jobs,” states Roger Lear, President and CEO of OrlandoJobs.com.
“If you know anyone who is looking for a job or who is underemployed, this will be the place to finally see some real action,” promises Lear. “Companies that will be recruiting include some of Central Florida’s largest, such as Home Depot, The Golf Channel, OUC, Aon Hewitt, Suntrust Bank and Hilton Properties.”
This jobs fair and career expo, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Walt Disney World, Kangaroo, 102 JAMZ, Verizon, Camping World and Chase Bank, will feature educational sessions from Central Florida’s top speakers on subjects like job search strategies, career advice and resume information sessions. Free to the public, jobseekers are urged to sign up today.
NOTE: Job seekers can sign up early for the event at Orlandojobs.com/jobfair
*** We will also be publishing a list of all jobs on November 15*****
About OrlandoJobs.com
OrlandoJobs.com is the official employment website of the Central Florida Human Resource Association (www.cfhra.org). At OrlandoJobs.com, we combine community marketing with the internet to bring candidates and employers together. Our success over the years is our ability to understand the value of human capital to a company’s bottom line and the challenges involved in the recruiting of individuals to meet these needs. An industry leader, OrlandoJobs.com publishes a bi-annual employment outlook study for the Central Florida region.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
The TOP Five Words (think VERBS) your Resume Should Include and Why!
Over the last twenty years I have seen many resumes.Some are outstanding and to the point while others read like a long novel with a bad ending. The resume of today is different from the resumes from just a few years ago because of these factors:
1.High Unemployment. When an employer does have an open job, they are looking for at least an 80% skills match. Your resume must be a match.
2.Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Computers scan your resume to determine your skill sets.
3.With employers receiving so many resumes, your resume must stand out.
Your resume must scream “what have you done for me lately” to the employer. To do this, make sure a few of these powerful verbs are part of your career story. A verb showcases your accomplishments!
1.Accomplished- If you are applying to a loss time workers compensation claims position, what are your accomplishments? Example: Accomplished the highest claim closing percentage in all offices of 98.2%.
2.Increased- If you are applying to an underwriting position that requires outside marketing to brokers and agents, your resume should scream this fact. Example: Increased overall territory penetration for brokers and agents by 38% resulting in a 28% increase in premium as an production underwriter for ABC Insurance Company.
3.Won- Employers like this word, especially in sales. Example: Won seven out of eight sales awards by averaging 22% over sales quota.
4.Reduced- Companies are looking for any way to save money so if the job you did at your last company saved any money, time or waste, broadcast it! If you are a customer service person, what is it that you reduced? Example: Reduced customer call times by 12% and increased call efficiency by 18% to lead my team. (Notice both power verbs?)
5.Exceeded- This is one of my favorites. It can apply to any job and really make you stand out. Look at the job you are applying to and try to decipher what you would have to do to exceed expectations if you got the job. If you exceeded expectations in your current or past job, you are going to be a great candidate. Example: Exceeded claims caseload closing rate by 25% leading to an overall savings to the company of $220,000.
The days of using words like team player, excellent, driven and energetic are over! These are statements that you better already possess if the job calls for this Power verbs allow you talk about what you bring to the table with real examples. It really is a great way to showcase your talents!
If you have any questions, email me at roger@orlandojobs.com Thanks!
http://www2.orlandojobs.com/orlando/candidates/newsletter
1.High Unemployment. When an employer does have an open job, they are looking for at least an 80% skills match. Your resume must be a match.
2.Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Computers scan your resume to determine your skill sets.
3.With employers receiving so many resumes, your resume must stand out.
Your resume must scream “what have you done for me lately” to the employer. To do this, make sure a few of these powerful verbs are part of your career story. A verb showcases your accomplishments!
1.Accomplished- If you are applying to a loss time workers compensation claims position, what are your accomplishments? Example: Accomplished the highest claim closing percentage in all offices of 98.2%.
2.Increased- If you are applying to an underwriting position that requires outside marketing to brokers and agents, your resume should scream this fact. Example: Increased overall territory penetration for brokers and agents by 38% resulting in a 28% increase in premium as an production underwriter for ABC Insurance Company.
3.Won- Employers like this word, especially in sales. Example: Won seven out of eight sales awards by averaging 22% over sales quota.
4.Reduced- Companies are looking for any way to save money so if the job you did at your last company saved any money, time or waste, broadcast it! If you are a customer service person, what is it that you reduced? Example: Reduced customer call times by 12% and increased call efficiency by 18% to lead my team. (Notice both power verbs?)
5.Exceeded- This is one of my favorites. It can apply to any job and really make you stand out. Look at the job you are applying to and try to decipher what you would have to do to exceed expectations if you got the job. If you exceeded expectations in your current or past job, you are going to be a great candidate. Example: Exceeded claims caseload closing rate by 25% leading to an overall savings to the company of $220,000.
The days of using words like team player, excellent, driven and energetic are over! These are statements that you better already possess if the job calls for this Power verbs allow you talk about what you bring to the table with real examples. It really is a great way to showcase your talents!
If you have any questions, email me at roger@orlandojobs.com Thanks!
http://www2.orlandojobs.com/orlando/candidates/newsletter
Monday, June 20, 2011
Job Trends in Central Florida- More Jobs but where are they? Orlando Jobs exsist. We talk about it on FOX 35.
Job trends in Central Florida: MyFoxORLANDO.com
A recent article listed Orlando as one of the top 10 cities for jobs now. Roger Lear, President of Orlandojobs.com , stopped by Good Day Monday to discuss job trends here in Central Florida.
Improving job market in Central Florida: Top 5 areas of Job Growth in these areas:
1) Hospitality and Tourism
2) Health Services
3) Education
4) Utilities
5) Transportation
2. Job Growth in the state is led by Orlando Metro Area in May
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford + 6,600 jobs
3. Central Florida also led the state with the most job loss in May.
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville -6,800 jobs (Space coast jobs loss because of Shuttle program)
4. Florida's 10.6 unemployment rate lowest since August of 2009.
With all this said, many Central Floridians are still not confident that the job creation doesn't include higher paying jobs. It is a MAJOR issue that will not change until central Florida companies are completely confident the economy is improving. However, unlike the last couple years, jobs are out there and each month Central Florida is leading the state in job creation.
Job seekers and underemployed HAVE to do the following:
1. Start Fresh- Forget about the last 2 years and all the negatives (turn downs, applications that went unnoticed, etc..)
2. TARGET your job search. Spend more time identifying companies you know nothing about that have use for your exact background. Too many job seekers spend too much time applying to jobs on websites like Orlandojobs.com and Careerbuilder. You must combine this with precision targeting of companies. Once you identify these companies, apply directly at their corporate websites.
3. Network. Online, make sure all your Facebook friends and Linkedin connections know you are in career transition. Off line, let everyone know in your neighborhood, church , groups and organizations know your looking. Attend networking events with the Chambers of commerce's and business networks.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Summer Jobs for Adults in Orlando - Competing with Teens? OrlandoJobs.com on Fox 35
Roger Lear of OrlandoJobs.com talks about summer jobs in Orlando with FOX 35. Central Florida has many summer jobs. According to the BLS, only 32% of teens had summer jobs last year, down from 45%. Many of those jobs went to adults who either were trying to make extra money or take any job they could to help support their families.
Central Florida YMCA, City of Orlando, Waldorf Astoria & Hilton Bonnet Creek, Universal Orlando, Disney, Siemens and other companies all looking for summer help or have summer internships available.
Central Florida YMCA, City of Orlando, Waldorf Astoria & Hilton Bonnet Creek, Universal Orlando, Disney, Siemens and other companies all looking for summer help or have summer internships available.
Monday, April 11, 2011
OrlandoJobs.com survey shows Jobs. FOX 35 News Report does a great summary of Report
10,000 jobs open in Orlando: MyFoxBOSTON.com
You can download the full report at OrlandoJobs.com/whitepaper (no charge)
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Re-Charge and Re-Energize your Job Search Series!
Christian HELP / Central Florida Employment Council invite all seeking employment to “Re-Charge and Re-Energize your Job Search!” a free half day seminar series Saturday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Baptist Longwood, 891 Florida 434, Longwood, FL 32750. All central Florida professional, mid and entry level job seekers are invited to hear 5 speakers who promise to equip and empower:
Schedule of Sessions/Speakers:
Creating Your Job Search Action Plan to Survive, 9:15 – 10:00 am
Presented by Sandi Vidal, Christian HELP/CFEC
Personal Branding for your Job Search Candidates, 10:20 – 11:05 am Presented by Tanya Rodriques,
Career and Resume Solutions Job Hunting with the Business Journal, 11:20 – 11:40 am
Presented by Matt Masterson, Orlando Business Journal
Network Your Way to a New Job: A key element to Your Job Search, 11:40 - 12 noon
Presented by Brenda Anthony, True Compass Consulting, Inc.
Professional Image and Power Interviewing, 12:45 - 1:45 pm Presented by Lisa Maile Seminars and Coaching
Reservations are required and seating is limited. Job Seekers may reserve their seat by visiting Central Florida Employment Council's site at www.CFEC.org. , click "Free Job Search Series" on upper left. Attend 1 or 2 sessions, or stay for the day! For questions, call 407-834-4022.
Schedule of Sessions/Speakers:
Creating Your Job Search Action Plan to Survive, 9:15 – 10:00 am
Presented by Sandi Vidal, Christian HELP/CFEC
Personal Branding for your Job Search Candidates, 10:20 – 11:05 am Presented by Tanya Rodriques,
Career and Resume Solutions Job Hunting with the Business Journal, 11:20 – 11:40 am
Presented by Matt Masterson, Orlando Business Journal
Network Your Way to a New Job: A key element to Your Job Search, 11:40 - 12 noon
Presented by Brenda Anthony, True Compass Consulting, Inc.
Professional Image and Power Interviewing, 12:45 - 1:45 pm Presented by Lisa Maile Seminars and Coaching
Reservations are required and seating is limited. Job Seekers may reserve their seat by visiting Central Florida Employment Council's site at www.CFEC.org. , click "Free Job Search Series" on upper left. Attend 1 or 2 sessions, or stay for the day! For questions, call 407-834-4022.
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
We are now @orlandojobs on Twitter after a Year Long Journey to Secure that Handle from Twitter Space!
We are now @orlandojobs on Twitter after a Year Long Journey to secure that handle from Twitter space! (www.twitter.com/orlandojobs debuts March 10. If you follow @orlandocareers, you will be automatically moved to @orlandojobs)
We are excited to announce that OrlandoJobs.com has secured the Twitter handle @orlandojobs. While this may not be huge news, the story of how this happened could benefit you if you want your name or your business name as a Twitter handle and someone else owns it.
Why? For OrlandoJobs.com, it helps our brand stay uniform. While we have been building a following with @orlandocareers, with the future of twitter and the recognition of our online branding is extremely important to us so we can deliver relevant job news for Orlando and Central Florida to job seekers.
For job seekers, a well done twitter account during a job search will show very nice up very nice in Google search results. With over 60% of employers goggling potential hires, a Twitter account with your name 9 (twitter.com/yourname) will come up at the search results. (The bio on your Twitter profile will give you the opportunity to put your city, occupation and notes about yourself). Your tweets can be relevant to your career. What is amazing, this can be done very easy.
If you have not done so, go ahead and get your twitter handle today with your name. If it is unavailable, try a different variation (your_name). If the handle you want is owned by someone else and they ARE NOT using it, contact them directly and they may just give it to you. If that doesn’t work, contact Twitter. While Twitter may not release a stagnant handle currently, that is changing so you want to be first in line. More Info on Twitter Handles
We are excited to announce that OrlandoJobs.com has secured the Twitter handle @orlandojobs. While this may not be huge news, the story of how this happened could benefit you if you want your name or your business name as a Twitter handle and someone else owns it.
Why? For OrlandoJobs.com, it helps our brand stay uniform. While we have been building a following with @orlandocareers, with the future of twitter and the recognition of our online branding is extremely important to us so we can deliver relevant job news for Orlando and Central Florida to job seekers.
For job seekers, a well done twitter account during a job search will show very nice up very nice in Google search results. With over 60% of employers goggling potential hires, a Twitter account with your name 9 (twitter.com/yourname) will come up at the search results. (The bio on your Twitter profile will give you the opportunity to put your city, occupation and notes about yourself). Your tweets can be relevant to your career. What is amazing, this can be done very easy.
If you have not done so, go ahead and get your twitter handle today with your name. If it is unavailable, try a different variation (your_name). If the handle you want is owned by someone else and they ARE NOT using it, contact them directly and they may just give it to you. If that doesn’t work, contact Twitter. While Twitter may not release a stagnant handle currently, that is changing so you want to be first in line. More Info on Twitter Handles
Monday, February 14, 2011
2011 Central Florida ( Orlando ) Hiring Report Released. We found 10,000 open jobs and a decent forecast for 2011!
OrlandoJobs.com Survey Finds 10,000 Available Jobs in Central Florida
Another 10,000 Jobs Projected by Companies for 2011 Hiring
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2011 – Orlando, FL – In a bi-annual survey of Central Florida corporations, OrlandoJobs.com reports 10,000 open and available jobs, plus a projected addition of 10,000 more by the end of this year. The survey and its findings were released today and are posted on OrlandoJobs.com. (www.orlandojobs.com/whitepaper)
Roger Lear, President and CEO of OrlandoJobs.com, believes this good news forecasts an even better outlook for an end to the 11.3% unemployment rate in the region: “Central Florida companies are poised to be hiring leaders for the state. It will not happen overnight, but will be a slow upward curve.”
OrlandoJobs.com conducted phone interviews with 166 Central Florida-based companies between December 13, 2010 and December 30, 2010. The 166 companies surveyed employ an overall total of 186,431 employees in Central Florida, and cover 17 sectors, including: accounting, automotive, banking/finance, call center, construction, education, government, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, law, manufacturing, non-profit, real estate, sports/entertainment, timeshare, transportation, and utility.
KEY FINDINGS
• 74% of companies surveyed have current job openings that are available immediately.
• 92% of companies surveyed plan on hiring at least one person in 2011.
• 35% of companies surveyed plan on hiring at least 50 employees in 2011.
• 17% plan on hiring 200 or more employees in 2011.
• 32% of all companies feel that their hiring will be better than it was in 2010.
The top five hiring sectors for Central Florida are Healthcare, Hospitality, Education, Technology and Banking/Finance.
“This is great news for Central Floridians looking for employment this year,” says OrlandoJobs.com’s Roger Lear. “However, our survey also uncovered four impediments for job-seekers in today’s marketplace: human resource departments that are overwhelmed by floods of applications, many positions requiring specialized skills, still others are low-paying and may not compete against an unemployment paycheck, and all of these factors are contributing to a ‘hidden’ job market.”
“While frustrating,” explains Lear, “these findings are an opportunity for enterprising applicants to tweak a job search and focus on getting into a great company at a lower level now, so when hiring does rebound, you are in a position to advance yourself internally.”
The entire survey can be downloaded here www.orlandojobs.com/whitepaper and media interviews are available upon request. Please call Roger Lear at 407-645-4224 or Roger@OrlandoJobs.com.
About OrlandoJobs.com
More than 89,000 Central Floridians seeking employment search OrlandoJobs.com each month because they know 1,500+ employers choose this website to post their open positions. OrlandoJobs.com is the official employment website of the Central Florida Human Resource Association, (www.cfhra.org). The company was founded in 2005 by Roger Lear and Scott Kotroba, who have been in the employment business in Central Florida since 1987. The company’s success is due to their ability to understand the value of human capital to a company’s bottom line and the challenges involved in the recruiting of individuals to meet these needs. To request a media kit, please contact OrlandoJobs.com at 407-645-4224.
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Another 10,000 Jobs Projected by Companies for 2011 Hiring
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2011 – Orlando, FL – In a bi-annual survey of Central Florida corporations, OrlandoJobs.com reports 10,000 open and available jobs, plus a projected addition of 10,000 more by the end of this year. The survey and its findings were released today and are posted on OrlandoJobs.com. (www.orlandojobs.com/whitepaper)
Roger Lear, President and CEO of OrlandoJobs.com, believes this good news forecasts an even better outlook for an end to the 11.3% unemployment rate in the region: “Central Florida companies are poised to be hiring leaders for the state. It will not happen overnight, but will be a slow upward curve.”
OrlandoJobs.com conducted phone interviews with 166 Central Florida-based companies between December 13, 2010 and December 30, 2010. The 166 companies surveyed employ an overall total of 186,431 employees in Central Florida, and cover 17 sectors, including: accounting, automotive, banking/finance, call center, construction, education, government, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, law, manufacturing, non-profit, real estate, sports/entertainment, timeshare, transportation, and utility.
KEY FINDINGS
• 74% of companies surveyed have current job openings that are available immediately.
• 92% of companies surveyed plan on hiring at least one person in 2011.
• 35% of companies surveyed plan on hiring at least 50 employees in 2011.
• 17% plan on hiring 200 or more employees in 2011.
• 32% of all companies feel that their hiring will be better than it was in 2010.
The top five hiring sectors for Central Florida are Healthcare, Hospitality, Education, Technology and Banking/Finance.
“This is great news for Central Floridians looking for employment this year,” says OrlandoJobs.com’s Roger Lear. “However, our survey also uncovered four impediments for job-seekers in today’s marketplace: human resource departments that are overwhelmed by floods of applications, many positions requiring specialized skills, still others are low-paying and may not compete against an unemployment paycheck, and all of these factors are contributing to a ‘hidden’ job market.”
“While frustrating,” explains Lear, “these findings are an opportunity for enterprising applicants to tweak a job search and focus on getting into a great company at a lower level now, so when hiring does rebound, you are in a position to advance yourself internally.”
The entire survey can be downloaded here www.orlandojobs.com/whitepaper and media interviews are available upon request. Please call Roger Lear at 407-645-4224 or Roger@OrlandoJobs.com.
About OrlandoJobs.com
More than 89,000 Central Floridians seeking employment search OrlandoJobs.com each month because they know 1,500+ employers choose this website to post their open positions. OrlandoJobs.com is the official employment website of the Central Florida Human Resource Association, (www.cfhra.org). The company was founded in 2005 by Roger Lear and Scott Kotroba, who have been in the employment business in Central Florida since 1987. The company’s success is due to their ability to understand the value of human capital to a company’s bottom line and the challenges involved in the recruiting of individuals to meet these needs. To request a media kit, please contact OrlandoJobs.com at 407-645-4224.
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Monday, January 31, 2011
The Top 3 Things You Must Do to Get the Job You Want in Orlando Florida in 2012
I speak to a lot of jobseeker groups each month. I open most of these conversations saying that it isn’t the lack of jobs that is holding you back; it is your job search. Too many jobseekers waste time in the job search doing things that do absolutely nothing to accomplish the goal of getting a great job.To get a job or a better job it takes some work. It is easy to go to job boards and apply to jobs. This is a great place to start and can give you some very valuable information on who is hiring and what types of jobs are open that meet your background.
The top three things that you should make sure you do are the following when looking for a new job or to upgrade your career:
1. Target your skills to the companies that need those skills. Start with job boards but expand your search to companies that may not be posting jobs at this time. Google lists of companies in your area and go directly to those companies websites career centers and see what they have to offer. No matter what you do, make sure any job that you apply to is a 60%-70% skill match to what you do. DO NOT waste time applying to jobs that do not match up. In higher unemployment, your application will not even be considered.
2. Understand Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): When you apply to a large company today, most have a separate application process that you must go through to submit your application. The number one complaint of job seekers is that they apply to many jobs through these systems and they just feel like they go into a “black hole”. The truth is that you do go into a black hole if your resume and skills sets are not “optimized” for the job you are applying to. In other words, if the resume you submit doesn’t clearly state (via keywords, experience) that you can handle the job, the computer (NOT a person) will not ever let you get out of the black hole. It is that simple and it is the reason your job search should just be concentrated on jobs and companies that need your skills. For entry level type positions, it usually comes down to education, internships and activities to determine who may be a fit.
3. Your resume is still 1998. I love great summary statements on resumes. It is nice to know that you are dedicated, enthusiastic, team player and achiever. However, in today’s job market, this needs to be replaced immediately with just a skill or job title. It all goes back to concentrating your job search on finding jobs that you can actually get. If you are a commercial property underwriter, in bold at the top of the resume the title should be “Commercial Property Underwriter”. The supporting experience should relate to the position you are applying for. If you find yourself really having to change your experience, you are probably are not a match and you are wasting your time.
Hope this helps. It is real information that you need to know; especially in a very poor job market place. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.
( Roger Lear roger@orlandojobs.com )
The top three things that you should make sure you do are the following when looking for a new job or to upgrade your career:
1. Target your skills to the companies that need those skills. Start with job boards but expand your search to companies that may not be posting jobs at this time. Google lists of companies in your area and go directly to those companies websites career centers and see what they have to offer. No matter what you do, make sure any job that you apply to is a 60%-70% skill match to what you do. DO NOT waste time applying to jobs that do not match up. In higher unemployment, your application will not even be considered.
2. Understand Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): When you apply to a large company today, most have a separate application process that you must go through to submit your application. The number one complaint of job seekers is that they apply to many jobs through these systems and they just feel like they go into a “black hole”. The truth is that you do go into a black hole if your resume and skills sets are not “optimized” for the job you are applying to. In other words, if the resume you submit doesn’t clearly state (via keywords, experience) that you can handle the job, the computer (NOT a person) will not ever let you get out of the black hole. It is that simple and it is the reason your job search should just be concentrated on jobs and companies that need your skills. For entry level type positions, it usually comes down to education, internships and activities to determine who may be a fit.
3. Your resume is still 1998. I love great summary statements on resumes. It is nice to know that you are dedicated, enthusiastic, team player and achiever. However, in today’s job market, this needs to be replaced immediately with just a skill or job title. It all goes back to concentrating your job search on finding jobs that you can actually get. If you are a commercial property underwriter, in bold at the top of the resume the title should be “Commercial Property Underwriter”. The supporting experience should relate to the position you are applying for. If you find yourself really having to change your experience, you are probably are not a match and you are wasting your time.
Hope this helps. It is real information that you need to know; especially in a very poor job market place. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.
( Roger Lear roger@orlandojobs.com )
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