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Find a Specific Employment Listing

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Finding an employment listing is as simple as calling up the company, asking for the human resources department and asking someone where the company posts its employment listing.

They will happily tell you where to find their job web sites because companies these days hate hard copies of resumes and cover letters. Wouldn’t you if you have to sift through hundreds or thousands of applicants and then store them for future use?

Or, if the company doesn’t store them, they throw them away in the garbage, which makes for a giant waste of paper.

But instead of searching for one specific listing, it is probably best to simply find a great job search engine and let it do the searching for you. Otherwise, it could take a very long time to get nowhere in your job hunt.

In fact, most companies don’t even post their job opportunities on their own site anymore, because this may look tacky to its customers. Instead, they choose a site or multiple sites to advertise their employment needs on.

When choosing a job site that works best for you, don’t automatically assume that you prefer the sites that are most well-known or advertised on television. The truth is that much, if not all, of the job listings on the big, popular sites will also be listed on the smaller, more concentrated sites.

The smaller sites monitor the bigger sites and make sure that they have everything that the big sites have.

The only difference is that the smaller sites will try to make the information more concentrated and specific, so you get exactly what you searched for instead of listings for a hundred jobs that might fit a vague job description. Smaller sites are also great for local job searches and often include local job listings that the bigger sites won’t have.

Smaller sites also often have a niche, that is good for you and that companies in that industry prefer to post their listings on in order to get a better qualified and concentrated response of applicants.

For example, if someone is looking for a job in journalism, the local newspaper is more likely to post a job on a journalism job site than it is on a big all-inclusive job site.

The sample that they receive back will be smaller, but it will have a better concentration of the quality candidates the newspaper is specifically looking for.

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To Apply or Not to Apply?

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

It never hurts to apply for a job, even if you later decide it’s not for you. But at the same time, you don’t want to waste a potential employer’s time. If they respond to you, and you’ve already decided it wouldn’t be a good fit, it’ll leave a bad impression with the employer. Sure, you may not think this matters, but you never know when a different position will open within the same company—one that you may want. So I definitely would advise not to bother applying unless you’re serious about setting up an interview.

So how do you figure out if an employment listing is one worth responding to? Well, first you want to stay away from the misleading job postings that end up being sales and/or marketing jobs. That is, unless you’re actually looking for that particular position.

I remember many years ago I went on a job interview in which I was told they were looking for someone to head the company’s marketing campaigns. I was so excited…until I did some research and found out what the company really did. Apparently, they hired young people to walk door-to-door and hand out flyers. Now, I don’t know about you, but that did not sound the least bit appealing to me. So I called them back and let them know I was on to their scam and I wasn’t interested.

Looking back, I could have avoided that whole situation if I had paid more attention to their employment listing. First, it just sounded too good to be true. I had no experience, and they were talking about hiring me as a manager! Second, this same company had the same position posted over and over again all over the job site, listed under different categories. Next, when I went to the company’s actual website, it had very little information about the company’s actual purpose. There was no mission statement and no list of clients.

This brings me to my next point. Before you decide to respond to an employment listing, please research the company. Don’t just go to their website, but also type their business name into a search engine.

If the company has a bad reputation, you’ll find out right away by searching them online. Even if it’s a legitimate company with a legitimate job opening, you may just find out it’s not for you.

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Monitor What You Post

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Job seekers are in such a rush to find a job these days that they aren’t always careful about the information they are posting. With all job web sites, certain people have access to view applicants’ information. Each one is different, so you must do your research before posting.

One very simple step that should be taken before using a job web site is to check to see if they have a privacy policy. If they don’t, that might be reason enough not to waste your time. If they do have some kind of privacy statement, read it very closely. Some might say employers can view certain information you post, and that shouldn’t be too big of a problem. Problems arise when these web sites sell your personal information to companies so that they can send you promotional email.

Some people don’t think about this, but many web sites exist solely to collect contact information so that they can sell it to other companies who will then bombard you with mail.

This privacy statement should also include a list of who can access your resume. If you’d like, try out browsing the “employer” side of the job web site, and see what you can and cannot view. If you can view email addresses on peoples’ resumes, that may lead to more-than-usual junk email or even worse, identity theft or other kinds of fraud.

Keep in mind, most of the reputable job sites out there give you the option to limit what employers can and cannot access from your resume. You can protect your name, home address, email address, phone number and any other information you’d rather keep private. Choose whichever option works best for you, but remember if you are currently working, keeping certain information private can help protect your existing employment.

Lastly, you will want to make sure you can delete your information once it’s posted. If you successfully find a job, you may not want your resume posted anymore. A good job site will allow you to delete any information you’d like to, or it will give you the option to appear as “inactive.”

Beware of any sites that seem suspicious. As previously stated, some sites out there only exist to collect information. You don’t want to be the recipient of a hundred more spam messages a day, and you definitely don’t want to get caught up in an identity theft case.

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Never Too Early to Job Hunt

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Some young adults don’t think about their career until after graduation, and I must say that is a huge and costly mistake. It is never too early to start thinking about your future, and while you’re still in school, you should take advantage of the resources and tools out there. Familiarize yourself with them, so that when you really need them, you’ll be set to go.

As a student, you may not have much information on your resume, but it wouldn’t hurt to post your resume on a job search site. Some employers are willing to train a student in hopes they can mold you into an ideal employee for their company in the future.

If you’re not that lucky, you can still find a part-time job while you’re in school, and hopefully it will be in your academic focus. Some websites specialize in assisting students find work in their area of study to help give them experience, which will later help them find a full-time career after graduation.

Another option is acquiring an internship, either through your school or even online. Internships aren’t usually paid, but the experience is priceless. And when you do finally post a resume on a job search site once you’re ready for full-time employment, many employers will acknowledge an internship more than typical part-time jobs.

Students today need to take a lesson from the current situation. Anything they can do now to increase their chances of finding work in the future will be helpful. If an employer interviews a recent grad who already has multiple relevant jobs and internships on his resume, that’ll definitely get his attention.

Based on your financial situation, you may or may not need to work while enrolled in school. But it is extremely wise to find work regardless. It’ll help you prepare for the next step, and it’ll make a huge impression on potential employers once you’ve completed your studies.

Also, take full advantage of the resources offered through your school. Most universities have a career center, and unfortunately, I see a lot of their efforts go to waste. They have access to certain tools and sites that other job seekers can’t access.

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Don’t Surrender Your Job Search to Chance.

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Employment listings present the job hunter with the primary source of opportunities for gaining employment.  While professional networking provides a number of advantages, this method of job hunting is simply too unstable and reliant upon chance to be the basis of a proper search.  Jobs posted to local classified ads also fall short in scope.  With millions of employers throughout the nation, limiting one’s search locally can really hinder progress.  Moreover, a widely accepted practice of large corporations is to forgo posting at the local level and list their openings on heavily trafficked websites that reach potential employees worldwide.

Today, websites provide employer and job hunter alike an opportunity to list and view thousands of job openings instantly.  The user can search through a list of filtered postings from the comfort of their own home, giving them the opportunity to consider exponentially more listings and in turn increasing their overall chances of gaining employment.  Additionally, this arrangement offers the employer a key benefit of reaching thousands of potential applicants among demographics they would otherwise overlook.  It’s as if the site does the marketing for them.

Job websites offer a wealth of information in conjunction with the employment listings they provide.  Resources like resume customization, interview tips, and even salary negotiations, add to the value of these sites’ capabilities.  Not only are you given the ability to filter thousands of listings, but once you find those that suit your desires, there are tools available to give you the very best chance of attaining that job.  In fact, such tools increase the value of the actual listings to the job seeker as the jobs become a more real possibility rather than just another black and white posting.

When a new career is in demand utilize all options available to you.  Professional networking, local classifieds, and recruiters can have positive results during this time, but limiting one’s scope and relying on chance does not bode well for the determined job hunter.  Utilizing job websites will offer the best source of realistic opportunities.  Searching thousands of listings filtered to your specifications is a well laid plan and will prove to be the more successful in the end.

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Search Nationally for a Job Locally.

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Ready to start a new career though not at the expense of moving across the country to get it?  Looking for a job within a limited region can make things difficult when seeking employment, but it shouldn’t discourage the job hunter from finding the perfect local job. Search online classifieds and national websites to discover these gems. It may take a little more work but with the right attitude and a little know-how the pursuit of your dream job close to home can be an exciting and very rewarding quest.

It may seem foolish to use a large job search engine when hunting locally but the fact is that many large corporations only post on these sites. The larger the company, the greater their personnel requirements and they simply won’t be able to fill their needs locally. By posting on national or international sites these companies expose themselves to millions of job seekers from which they can choose the most qualified. This practice is common among the larger businesses and you may never find a mention of their openings in local classifieds.

Moreover, doing a local job search online could reveal some opportunities that you simply weren’t aware of.  You never know what kinds of skills are needed throughout a company and don’t sell yourself short on your ability to cross industry lines, limiting your results to the exact job you currently have or lost.  Filtering a national job website for jobs in your area may turn up opportunities just down the street or across town, in places you didn’t realize were places of business.  Maybe the company doesn’t have a large marketing budget and can’t afford to advertise all over town, yet their need for a quality staff remains crucial.

Don’t let the seemingly narrow prospects of finding a quality local job deter your efforts.  The fact is many of us work to provide for a family, to enjoy a safe and secure life, and spend time with those we love.  The cost of giving up friends and family in the name of a new job often times can be too much to sacrifice.  There is no reason for this to be such a traumatic event in one’s life.  By employing job websites, one can search locally and utilize the tools available to job seekers nationwide.  While it’s true that it may take more patience, the diligent job hunter just might have their cake and eat it too.

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The Internet vs. Conventional Employment Listing Methods

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

Conventional employment listing methods have rapidly evolved as technology continues improving at a fast pace. Help-wanted sections of local newspapers are becoming less frequently used while internet job searching sites are getting more listings every year. People want to have immediate access to information and be able to apply instantly for positions that they are qualified for. The process of mailing out resumes and cover letters has become replaced by the instantaneous process of emailing. The way in which Americans search for jobs is drastically changing and job seekers must learn how to take advantage of the new technology that is available.

As technology advances people must assimilate to the new ways of doing things. Before there were refrigerators people had to go to the grocer every morning to buy perishables. Before there was radio or television people learned information about current events from newspapers. Computers and the internet have also revolutionized the way in which the world communicates and the way in which information is transferred. They have improved the speed in which people can communicate and find information. Now you can find a job and apply for it with a few clicks of your mouse.

This technology greatly enhances employment listing methods simply by making them more accessible and visible. Anyone that is searching for a job can go online to a job search engine site and type in a keyword or a location to initiate a search. This process can be completed in under a minute’s time. In the past, people have had to go out and buy the newspaper, search through the ads, and circle ones that they want to apply for. By using the internet you can eliminate a lot of the time required to perform these steps. You will also have access to a number of jobs that are available in your metropolitan area that may not be covered by the specific newspaper that you are reading.

The internet has also become an invaluable tool for anyone seeking employment outside of their current location. Are you moving out of state? A quick search through some employment listing pages online will yield you all of the jobs that fit your criteria that are available in a different state. There are numerous advantages to using the internet to search for employment. Your search will be faster, yield more results, and can include a much larger area for prospective employment.

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Top-Notch Employment Websites

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

If you are looking to get the fastest and the best results in your online search for employment, you need to find a site that give you access to thousands of jobs that are available right now. A lot of employment websites can only supply you with job postings that are from businesses that pay for help wanted or employment needed ads on their site. This significantly restricts the amount of available jobs that you are exposed to. You could go from one job posting site to the next to find as many available positions as possible, or you could find a website that will do all of the work for you.

There is a site that uses advanced technology to scan thousands of employment websites and retrieve information on current job postings for you. These listings will be much more all-inclusive than competitor sites because those sites are limited in the listings that they post to the companies that subscribe to their services. You can find a number of jobs that have never been posted on other job search sites. These jobs will come form databases that list employment opportunities at a number of different companies across the nation. You will find openings at established large corporations and with your local government offices.

Regardless of your current profession or the career that you are looking for, you can benefit from the services of an employment website such as this. Even hourly wage earners can find a number of positions that are available. All wage-earners need a resource when it comes to job assistance and employers also need experienced workers to fill a variety of positions in a number of different industries. Whether you are looking for a job in trucking, the automotive industry, or in a child care facility, you can find a number of postings for jobs such as these on a comprehensive listing.

Recent college grads that are looking for an internship or entry level career opportunity can also benefit from a site such as this. Many employment websites do not have helpful resources or information available for students or recent grads but a wide-ranging and all encompassing site will provide you with leads to valuable internships or companies that are welcoming students fresh out of college. It can be the perfect resource to match up your skills and educational background with an opportunity to begin a rewarding career.

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Job Applicants Benefit from Listing Aggregation

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

In this economic climate, looking for a job requires that job-seekers are as thorough as possible in their search for openings. Landing an interview now and always has been a numbers game, inasmuch as applicants who focus their attention on the greatest number of jobs that are suited to their skills and experiences have the greatest chances of actually securing and interview and getting a foot in the door. That’s why consulting one employment listing site isn’t enough for the job seeker who is serious about finding the best match at the best wage possible.

But with dozens of job sites to peruse and maintain profiles and accounts for, accessing a breadth of listings from the many services that employers use can be daunting if not impossible. That’s why it makes more sense than ever for job-seekers to consider using a listing aggregator that crawls all of the leading job sites and aggregates searchable listings in one place.

Because aggregator subscribers only need to create one account and one profile to get started and gain access to dozens of sites’ listings, they can spend more of their time looking for openings, instead of subscribing to service after service. This alone will translate into a much more encouraging view of the market and give seekers a better sense of just what’s out there in their field of choice. And for the unemployed and those looking to make a job switch alike, time is money.

Beyond making searching openings more convenient and more thorough, aggregators also make it possible for job-seekers to be as early as to the applicant party as possible. By compiling so many employment listings, aggregators make it possible for subscribers to see the most current openings from myriad portals as they’re posted – offering actionable information to a motivated job-seeker who sees something that catches his or her eye: upon seeing an employment listing that catches his or her eye, the user has a definite advantage in being able to be one of the first applicants, whose resume will be the standard to which subsequent applicants’ are judged.

When it comes to finding a job, the search itself is more than half the battle. Finding the right opportunity to match skills and experiences improves the applicants’ chance of successful application and increases the chance that they’ll be happy in the job if they’re lucky enough to get it. Having access to the most listings makes it possible for the job seeker to view the most listings the most easily, improving their overall chances of employment.

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