I had been searching high and low for employment websites, and was not having any luck. Well, not until I simplified my search.
Once I did that, I located the job websites that was what I was looking for. This site will overwhelm you with all of the opportunities it provides. (more…)
In our tough economy, unemployed Americans are taking over. It seems like everyday during the previous summer we are bombarded with stories on the news regarding home foreclosures.
Now as winter approaches, the numbers are still increasing. The economy seems to be at a standstill and the average American people are receiving the short hand of the stick.
College Grants are being taken away, Companies are downsizing and families are striving to find ends meat. It is a recession that many were not planning for.
Thankfully, there is a job search site, or a online job search, that will direct you toward success. How do you find it you ask? (more…)
Have you just graduated from college and you have no idea where to start looking for jobs?
During your four years in college none of your professors gave you advice on where to start looking for jobs and your counselor provided you with a just a few useless job websites and job search engines.
Now it is two months after graduation. Partying and relaxing is over and it is time to buckle down and find a job. You are good at what you do and you have had plenty of internships.
The only thing is that you don’t know where to start and your resume isn’t too dense. (more…)
A local job search via job search websites is probably the best way to start your job search, since employers often prefer employees who live close by, as opposed to a long commute or someone who has to move from out of state.
First, the company doesn’t want to pay for relocation costs and, secondly, they often are looking for someone to start immediately, instead of waiting for them to sell their home and move.
Think of a local job search as your home court advantage. Let the employer know in your cover letter, or over the phone when it is time to set up an interview, that you know the area well and you live close by.
Another advantage is that, depending on how local your search is, you may very well know people who know people who work in the company you are applying for. Contacts are always good and they can mean the difference of one candidate getting the job over another.
If you do know someone who is working at the company for which you are applying, send them an email saying that you are applying for a job in their company, don’t forget to mention what the job position is, and ask them if they have any advice for you.
If you know the person well enough, you can also ask if they could give you some details about the hiring manager.
I wouldn’t recommend asking someone right off the bat if they could put in a good word for you. First of all, it is presumptuous to think that they would want to put their reputation on the line for you and, secondly, the email may feel pressuring to the recipient.
If you are comfortable with the person enough, you may want to go ahead and ask them to drop a good word for you.
But it is more than likely that the recipient of your email will offer to drop a good word for you anyway, without your provoking, or at least let their manager know that a friend or former colleague of theirs is applying for a job.
The manager may even use that person for a reference to the type of employee that you are, so make sure you are on good terms with the person you emailed.
So, that is my advice for this blog and I wish you all good luck with you local job search.
There are plenty of job search sites out there in cyber land and it is important to choose the one or ones that work for you. The only way you’re going to know which job search sites you like the best is by getting started with your local job search. So here are some tips to help you with your hunt.
It may take weeks to months for a response from an employer and it may take months to a year to find the right job for you. In the meantime, it is a good idea to get a short internship or part time job until that perfect offer comes along.
Or you may decide to take the first offer that comes to you, which is also a noble move since you never know when the ideal job will happen. You may want to take a job to get your feet wet and, who knows, it may turn out that the job is perfect for you.
Also, although companies don’t appreciate it, you can always quit your job when a better offer comes along. Never tell this to anyone.
Instead, simply say it wasn’t working out at your previous job or you didn’t agree with where the company was going or it wasn’t what you thought it would be while you were going into your job. On the same token, sometimes we take jobs and it turns out that we truly are not happy with what it turned out to be.
It is perfectly acceptable to go back to the job hunting board, so to speak, and try again. But never leave a job until you have another job lined up. Or else you may be stuck with no paycheck for a while.
When you’re using a job search site, you can search for many different kinds of jobs in different locations. It is a good idea to record what keywords you are searching for in those search fields so you can be consistent and search for the same words the next day, since different jobs are posted daily.
Some job search engines actually save your searches for you, but I still recommend writing them down for your own records. Remember to think out of the box when it comes to deciding which jobs to search for.
More often than not, a particular degree or training that one has received comes with skill sets that are valuable in a wide variety of business areas.
An online job search can be a full-time job on its own. Anyone who has had to endure this frustrating and grueling procedure can certainly relate.
If you’re doing it right, an online job search should take place from nine to five, or for however long you last, everyday of the week. But to help you along your journey, here are some tips that I have discovered during my search.
To avoid spinning your wheels, you need to make sure that you are putting a full amount of effort into each job you’re applying for. Otherwise, there is no point of applying because your half-attempted application won’t even be considered if it doesn’t have all the components that is required.
For starters, every resume that you send out needs a cover letter, no matter how short. Even if the description doesn’t say it requires a cover letter, it is best to include one anyone. It is an opportunity to include more information about you, it is an easy way to make yourself stand out from those who did not include a cover letter and, if you’re using job search sites, it only takes a few extra minutes to include one.
It is ok to use the same cover letter for each job, but it only takes a couple extra minutes to personalize it. Insert the hiring manager’s name, if it is available, the company for which you are applying and the location of where you found the listing in your opening paragraph. This way it doesn’t seem like a generic cover letter and it says that you took the time and you are really interested in the position.
It is always good to keep different cover letters that speak directly to several different job descriptions. As you customize your original cover letter, simply save the ones that you like the best and that tell about different kinds of skills you possess that speak to different kinds of jobs.
This will save you a lot of time in the long run. Personally, I have at least ten different cover letters and most of the time I copied and pasted paragraphs from many different versions to create one that spoke to the specifications of a job description.
Yes, it may take some extra time to include a cover letter, but the benefits are invaluable, since employers know that the easier way to do an online job search is to just send out your PDF resume to every company you can find.
They know that those who just send in a generic PDF resume have not taken the time to research their company and apply to the job with their fullest efforts.
There is a plethora of job search sites available on the web these days. It can almost be overwhelming. You definitely don’t want, and don’t have the time, to perform job searches and post your resume on all of them. So you have to choose which ones work best for you and your needs.
First, use your common sense. If you come across a site that you’ve never heard of, do some research before you progress any further. Obviously, there are the big names, and they are reputable. And perhaps there are some lesser-known job search sites that you’re interested in. Just be wary of the ones that appear out of nowhere, the ones you know absolutely nothing about, the ones that don’t even have much information posted on their home page.
You should also look into the site’s privacy statement. You don’t want to post any personal information on a site that doesn’t ensure your information will not be shared with anyone. And read these privacy policies very carefully! Some websites sell users’ personal information to sponsors and advertisers. And if you’re not a fan of spam mail, I suggest you stay as far away from these sites as possible.
Also, just think about your personal preferences. Is the site easy to navigate? Do the search criteria make sense? Does it even include the types of jobs you want? Some websites specialize in certain industries or only allow you to search certain areas. Make sure the site appeals to you and potential employers.
Along with that, you might want to see if the job listings are posted by employers themselves or agencies. For the most part, I think most job seekers prefer to find job listings that are posted by employers directly. But also remember that some employers prefer to work through agencies because they want keep the job search confidential. Just like you want your personal information safe, they do too.
Now that most hiring is initiated with the internet, it’s extremely important to be able to brand yourself while performing an online job search. There was a time when the majority of the hiring process was done in-person, face to face. Those times are over an, with that, comes advantages and disadvantages. Thankfully, it’s easy to use those disadvantages to improve your job hunting skills.
When you apply for a job using an online job search, you will mostly likely email a resume and maybe even a cover letter. That’s fairly standard and easy. Keep in mind, though, everyone else is doing the exact same thing. And right now, it’s extremely important to differentiate yourself from the rest.
The good thing about applying for jobs online is that it’s very streamlined since it can all be done right there in front of your computer. However, the downside is that so much is lost through impersonal means of communication.
The potential employer can’t see you; he can’t get a feel for your personality. This can be very problematic; You can tell a lot about a person based on physical connections, and unfortunately, this is unattainable via email.
To tackle this problem, job seekers really need to brand themselves online. I’ll give you a personal example. I recently underwent my own online job search, and I was very unsuccessful when I just submitted my standard resume and cover letter. I got very few responses.
I started thinking and decided I should give employers more material to work with to figure out if I was a good fit for their company. The first step was creating a professional profile on various networking websites. I posted my professional experience as well as personal interests and a photo.
Next, I began writing a blog about the particular industry in which I was applying. It was both fun and work-related. Blogs are a good tool because you can document your journey, but with a casual voice. It doesn’t have to be 100-percent professional, although you don’t want to be careless on there either.
I also created a free website where I could post all my professional work in detail. It was like my online portfolio.
After all these projects were complete, I was able to refer potential employers to all these websites and profiles. It gave them a closer glimpse into me and my work. And sure enough, more and more employers contacted me and I finally found a job that suits me perfectly.
With the surge in popularity of job websites, it can become quite confusing and time-consuming to search jobs, post resumes and update information. There was a time when people just used headhunters, and they did all the work for the job seekers. But now, it’s almost like these new web tools serve as a job seeker’s personal headhunter.
The downside is it requires a lot of time and energy on your part. You have to do the searching all yourself. So you need to know who, what and where of what exactly you’re looking for. It’s also your job to have a professional resume handy, ready for submission. This may sound overwhelming, but the key is really to just stay as organized as possible.
The first tip I can offer is keeping a record of every single job you apply for. I remember when I first starting using job websites, I would apply for multiple jobs a day, sending my resume to every employer I thought sounded interesting. Well, when I got a short response that just stated that they were interested and wanted to discuss the position with me further, I would have absolutely no idea what the job was anymore!
You definitely don’t want to make it seem like you don’t put effort and care into your job search, so make sure you keep a record of each company, job title and job description. That way, if any of the employers contact you, you will know right away what position they are referring to.
Also, it could take a while before you find your dream job. You may find some temporary gigs along the way. So make sure to keep updating your resume if you have it posted on any websites. You never know when a potential employer might perform a search and come across your resume. You want them to have your most up-to-date information. Take credit for all your accomplishments, whether or not they are on a part-time basis or temporary basis. Let them know you are working, although you are still seeking a new job.
No single medium can quite compare to the in depth skill-matching capabilities of modern job search websites. These sites have been developed to garner the most attention not only from the consumer but also from employers big and small. With catchy names and promises of rejuvenating your career (and by extension, your life), these digital head hunters have made their way into the lexicon of our modern era.
What’s all the fuss? With the rise of internet connectivity across the nation, businesses have turned to this resource as a means of increasing their pool of candidates. This affords the employer the ability to scrutinize their applicants to the fullest, in turn choosing a better candidate and enhancing their workforce.
As more and more businesses began using such methods, a host of websites were developed to accommodate this phenomenon. Today a simple internet search will produce hundreds of sites guaranteeing their ability to find you the job you are looking for. In fact, the sheer number of sites can be overwhelming yet there is hope among the myriad of online companies committed to facilitating your job search. Websites that target everyone from creative to technical industries, labor, education, public and private sector at every level of society; local, state, national, or international.
You may find a few specialty sites that focus specifically on a certain audience or industry, but these are going to be harder to find and if you are looking for such specialty work then chances are you are well adept at navigating your industry. The majority of sites are going to amass jobs from a wide range of industries, from employers large and small, and allow the user to filter their desired results.
Beyond the listings aggregate and filtering technologies utilized by today’s job websites, these companies have recognized the demand for high quality services like cover letter and resume customization, interview tips, and industry specs, which create a comprehensive job-hunting experience for their clientele.