Great Quotes: Job hunting 411

I just posted on my other blog: Game Day Song: http://ksmit75.posterous.com/game-day-song and I'm delivering lunch to ESS in 20 minutes (hot tomato soup on a cold and snowy day!)

In the meantime, I wanted to leave some fresh content here too.  And who better to keep things fresh than Mark Jaffe, President of Wyatt & Jaffe in Minneapolis.

My three faves from businessweek.com "Headhunter Hint" are (the link and source is below):

1. Come down off that ledge. Please remember that what's happening out there is a reflection of the overall economy. It's not a commentary on your specific qualifications. [3 CHEERS!]

2. At job interviews, show prospective employers you want to add value to their organizations. Act like you're already on the payroll. [YES!]

3. Don't rely on recruiters to package or promote you. Seriously. We are not the answer to your prayers. Most of us never even answer our phones. Do brilliant work in your industry or discipline and we will find you when we have the right opportunity. [YOU'RE IN CHARGE!]
http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/feb2010/ca2010025_464724_page_3.htm