WHAT IS THE “CANDIDATE’S CHAIR”?

A practical guide to job search and networking that is written for candidates by candidates.  The goal is simple: Shorten your search by learning from our experiences.

I try to offer what I sought most during my two transitions: Advice to overcome roadblocks and how to keep a strong sense of hope.

What you will find is a “Job Search Greatest Hits Collection” of lessons, mistakes, tools and advice collected from 600+ job search networking contacts (from my own search and running a job transition group).

·         “Guide to Job Search” is a start to finish guide to search (see right side of page). 

·          22 Tools, Job Site links and Resources (business cards, books, etc.) to organize/plan your search & networking (see top bar). 

This is not a typical blog with daily posts, it’s organized by area of a job search,  so you can find what relevant to what’s facing you today in your search.  I do tweet and blog, see links below.

 HOW TO USE THIS SITE

 One.   Use what works for you.  Apply the ideas that fit your situation or use it as a starter to build upon.

Two.   Read it over time.  The Guide to Job Search covers each phase of a search, read what you’re facing today.   Anything else you’ll likely forget.  Just come back.

Three.  Share and ask question, whether in the CANDIDATE’S BLOG or via our LinkedIn group, use this virtual coffee shop to your advantage.  You can even offer to host an informal meeting for candidates to meet – in a real coffee shop!  

Four.  Pass this site to a friend.  

Please also considering connecting with fellow candidates on our Candidates Chair group on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=2328268

For daily tips on job search on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CandidatesChair

Good luck.  Drop me a note when you land!

Mark Richards

www.linkedin.com/in/markjrichards

CFO, Maximum Communications, Inc. www.maxwireless.com

Sites Featuring “Candidates Chair”

Blogging for TwitJobs:  http://twitjobs.blogspot.com

St John’s University (MN) Alumni: www.sjualum.com 

U.S. Department of Labor’s “Career Voyages” site:  http://www.careervoyages.gov/careerchangers-links.cfm#tools

Recruiter’s Guide: http://recruitersguide.wordpress.com/ (Job Search Resources)

Thrive - development website for 9 Ohio counties: http://www.thrive-oh.org/info_page/career_services