Bowling For Jobs Event

Looking for a job?
What to know how to network to get a job?
Thinking of using Social Media for your search?
Have questions you want answered about 401K, Taxes, Real Estate, Resumes etc?

Tuesday, March 30th - Noon to 6:00PM
Facenda Whitaker Bowling Alley - East Norriton, PA


IT’S A STRIKE... FREE BOWLING FOR JOB SEEKERS
Courtesy of Facenda Whitaker

Round 1, 1:00-2:30PM / Round 2, 3:30-5:00PM
BOWLING LANES - BASED ON INDUSTRY

FREE WORKSHOPS (Seating for 100):
12PM Networking, 3PM News for Leads, 5PM Social Media

Schedule of Events...

NOON Welcome

12:15PM Kick-off with Tracy Davidson, NBC10 “Survive and Thrive"

12:30PM “Networking - Peer to Peer” by Kristin Kane, Kane Partners

1-2:30PM Bowling/Networking Round 1 (Network by “Industry Lane”)

2:45 PM “News You Can Use for Job Seekers” by Lyn Kremer, Philadelphia Business Journal

3:30-5PM Bowling/Networking Round 2 (Network by “Industry Lane”)

5:15PM “Getting a STRIKE with Social Media” by Kristin Kane, Kane Partners



PLEASE REGISTER!!!!

NBC10s Get a Job - "Resume Results"

NBC10's free Resume Results Seminar Tuesday night was packed with people eager to learn how to fine-tune their resumes for the next big job interview. We streamed the event live online and have it posted right here so you can watch and get the same good information. Below, you'll find additional tips by Kristin Kane from Kane Partners Staffing Solutions for building a resume that gets results!

Add a Targeted Profile/Summary in 3rd Person
Starting your resume with a 3-5 sentence paragraph that highlights and summarizes your experience is a great way to pull in the reader. Use 3rd person and keep the information fact based, not just listing you are a ‘dedicated hard worker.’

Use Relevant Keywords and Action Verbs (Bullet Format)
Each job description calls for certain skills and the ability to hold/perform certain job responsibilities and duties. Using keywords with action verbs in your resume is often the best way to show that you have the experience they need. Bullets should start with the action verb followed by the explanation. Do not use “I” or list “responsible for” at each bullet, just start with the verb.

Define Key Accomplishments by Quantifying or Qualifying
Listing your keywords is not enough; you have to provide substance. What that means is you cannot expect results by putting your job description. Instead, add what impact you had on the company while doing your job. Some possible examples are: on-time projects, cost savings, improving process or team building. Another option would be giving numbers, like the size of your budget or the type of team you managed. By providing these details the company can see that you are a contributing employee and someone that can add value to their team.

Customize Each Resume to Align with Each Job
When applying to a job it is important your resume sells them on the fact you can do the job! It is almost impossible to have only one resume to be effective for all open positions. With that in mind, BEFORE you apply, look for what they want and compare that to your resume. Are they aligning? If not, (and you do have the experience) make sure it is clear that you CAN do the job. You have one shot to make an impression, sending a canned resume will not make an impression!

SUGGESTION: Print your Resume and Job Description
Distinguish the must have and preferred to haves on the description by highlighting in 2 different colors. Do the same with your resume. Compare both documents side by side. What is missing on your resume that you have and they are asking for in the description. EDIT your resume as needed, THEN send your resume to the company. *Only put what you have experience in, no fibbing!


NBC Philadelphia First Published: Mar 23, 2010 3:25 PM EDT
Article Written by: Kristin Kane, Kane Partners

"Get a Job" with NBC10

Join Kristin Kane of Kane Partners & Tracy Davidson of NBC10

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
6:30 - 8:00PM
NBC10 Studios

"GET A JOB!" - Resume Results

Tracy Davidson's "Survive and Thrive" has brought you several job seeker success stories, career advice, tips and hints... the next step is to "Get A Job!"This series will address a variety of topics for job seekers to help them "Get A Job" in 2010. Stay tuned for future topics and dates...

Now more then ever it is important to have that well-written resume that will grab the attention of hiring managers. This event will show you how to size up your resume to a job description, learn the key points to crafting a resume that gets results and see sample resume makeovers.

"Resume Results"

Presented by Kristin Kane of Kane Partners Staffing Solutions


THEN... meet One-on-One with an Expert to Size up your resume!

On hand will be Career Experts to help answer your questions and make sure your resume is set to GET RESULTS. ABSOLUTELY free - professional advice thanks to Tracy Davidson's Survive & Thrive and NBC10!

Do you want to know....

Is your resume visually aesthetic? Is your resume getting results? Does the resume format you have meet with the demand? Not sure what to put?

THEN.... ASK AN EXPERT!

* This event is limited to the first 100 registered job seekers. Register above by clicking the "Register" button, you must complete all information and bring photo ID to the event, walk-ins will not be admitted, due to limited seating and security.


Event Schedule:

6:00pm - Doors Open/Networking

6:30pm - Introduction by Tracy Davidson

6:35pm - Presentation by Kristin Kane on "Get A Job"

7:05pm - One-on-One Tables for Resume Review/Questions with Experts

8:00pm - Wrap-Up

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* Don't forget you have to register to attend this event! First come, First serve.
Check out Kane Partners Candidate Service offerings and our Social Media Workshops at http://kanepartners.eventbrite.com.

Introducing Professional Video Resumes by Kane Partners LLC & Branded Video

Get noticed in the crowd...


In response to today’s extremely competitive job market, Gary Kane, President/CEO of Kane Partners perceived opportunity to add value to a candidate’s increasing need to creatively market their skills and experience. The result: we are pleased to announce a new business venture! Kane Partners is partnering with Branded Video to offer professional video resumes. This exciting concept allows career candidates the opportunity to visually market themselves to perspective employers with a studio quality product! The value added with Kane Partners and Branded Video is the experience of staffing and career services with professional film in a composite solution geared to help our client candidates compete more effectively!

What sets Kane Partners and Branded Video’s service offering apart from a home video or videographers is our professional pre and post production quality, geared to the job seeker and tailored for each individual’s skills and goals! Gary’s recently shared, “Candidates compete on a daily basis to have their resumes and qualifications stand out from the myriad of applicants companies are reviewing. With today’s technology and social media capabilities, a professionally done video resume offers opportunity for job seekers to really stand out! Our process also insures our client’s video resume message aligns with their written resume so as to insure maximum impact during the introduction. It’s a great service…we believe it’s the future of resumes for a large segment of the professional applicant pool.”

In our interview with Ed Seiders of Branded Video, he said: “we are very excited to announce our partnership with Kane to provide jobseekers with a more interactive resume. Through this offering, jobseekers will meet with Kane Partners to evaluate their current resume and create a script. From that we do what we do best –turnaround a completed video resume within 48 hours! For jobseekers, timing is key and working with Kane Partners will ensure a timely response and quality, targeted result. We think it’s a great product/service to offer in today’s market!”

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Media Contact:
Kristin Kane | 215-699-5500 x301
www.kanepartners.net

Resume Tips for 2010

Need help with your resume? Have you considered these 4 tips for 2010?

Add a Targeted Profile/Summary in 3rd Person

Starting your resume with a 3-5 sentence paragraph that highlights and summarizes your experience is a great way to pull in the reader. Use 3rd person and keep the information fact based, not just listing you are a ‘dedicated hard worker.’



Use Relevant Keywords and Action Verbs (Bullet Format)

Each job description calls for certain skills and the ability to hold/perform certain job responsibilities and duties. Using keywords with action verbs in your resume is often the best way to show that you have the experience they need. Bullets should start with the action verb followed by the explanation. Do not use “I” or list “responsible for” at each bullet, just start with the verb.



Define Key Accomplishments by Quantifying or Qualifying

Listing your keywords is not enough; you have to provide substance. What that means is you cannot expect results by putting only your job description. Instead, add what impact you had on the company while doing your job. Some possible examples: on-time projects, cost savings, improving process or team building. Another option would be giving numbers, like the size of your budget or the type of team you managed. By providing these details the company can see that you are a contributing employee and someone that can add value to their team.



Customize Each Resume to Align with Each Job

When applying to a job it is important your resume sells them on the fact you can do the job! It is almost impossible to have only one resume to be effective for all open positions. With that in mind, BEFORE you apply, look for what they want and compare that to your resume. Are they aligning? If not, (and you do have the experience) make sure it is clear that you CAN do the job. You have one shot to make an impression, sending a canned resume will not make an impression!


* Looking for more tips to find a job in 2010? Tune into NBC10 Philadelphia at 5pm. This week Tracy Davidson will have the "Daily Career" Tip! For more details visit her website @ www.tracydavidson.com

2010 New Year’s Resolutions for Job Seekers

2010 New Year’s Resolutions for Job Seekers
By: Kristin Kane, Kane Partners

It’s a new year and new decade for a new you! What better a time then now to make a resolution to help you find a job in 2010... below you will find suggestions for goals and ideas to help keep you on track.

Like most resolutions just saying it a few times won’t work! You have to have some sort of plan or expectations of yourself along the way. You may say: “My Resolution is to find a new (or better) job for 2010.” Take it a step further by saying “and I will do this by…” and list your expectations of yourself on a daily and weekly basis to help you attain your goal. (For example: I will find one qualified company or job listing to present my resume, I will make 3 phone calls a day to network for a new job, I will evaluate my progress on a weekly basis and ask myself how can I improve. Most importantly, if I feel like I am getting nowhere I will ask for help!)

Here are a goals you can add to help you achieve success:

1. I will maintain a positive attitude at all times during the job search process.
2. I will keep my resume up-to-date and on target for each job I apply.
3. I will ask family, friends and former colleagues for suggestions on my job search and ask them to keep you in mind as they hear of opportunities.
4. I will not say “I will take anything” rather, I will remain focused on the types of work I prefer or can do.
5. I will expand my search radius or salary range to help open the door to new opportunities that I may have been missing.
6. I will not limit my search to “applying online for jobs” but make calls and network for opportunities on a daily basis.
7. I will integrate Social Media into my job search for 2010.
8. I will improve my research skills and knowledge of companies before each interview.
9. I will respond promptly to all communications with companies.
10. I will keep my skills fresh while searching for a job which might include: education, classes, certifications, volunteering, seminars etc.

In 2010 jobseekers need to be prepared to act quickly with their best foot forward! Make the improvements, set the goals and get started today, not tomorrow.

Tune in to NBC10 Philadelphia 12/30 for "Survive & Thrive" with Tracy Davidson at 5:30 where Kristin Kane will discuss "New Year's Resolutions for Job Seekers" with Tracy.


by: Kristin Kane, Kane Partners LLC | 215.699.5500
www.kanepartners.net | www.facebook.com/KanePartners | www.twitter.com/KanePartners

Corporate Social Media Seminar

Kane Partners Business Seminar Series presents Corporate Social Media.

Kane Partners presents Corporate Social Media from Branded Video on Vimeo.

This event is for Corporate and Business use of Social Media. It is not an individual tutorial for users. For information click: http://kanesocialmedia.eventbrite.com

Thank you to Normandy Farm, Philadelphia Business Journal & Branded Video for sponsoring this event. More details to come.