5 Ways to Enrich the ‘Seek and Submit’ Job Search

By admin, on December 15th, 2011

Guest Author: An exceptional resume authority, Jessica Hernandez and her team of credentialed writers partner with professional- and executive-level candidates to open doors to jobs at prestigious corporations, achieving over a 99% interview-winning success rate.
Website: http://www.greatresumesfast.com

Searching for a job can sometimes seem like an impossible task when no positions are being offered. Understandably, this could confuse and discourage an avid seeker who does not anticipate complications. After all, how can the process be challenging when it only involves looking for positions, writing a resume and cover letter, and submitting an application?

Well, in actuality, searching for a job is a bit more complicated than that. Sure, seeking and submitting are two steps you take along the way, but there are other steps to take that actually enrich the search. If you keep the following steps in mind, your job seeking process could actually become a lot less complicated:

1. Research Your Field

One important step to consider in your job search is researching your field. While seeking jobs and submitting applications can work if you generally know the basics of your field, conducting additional research can help you to sometimes discover insider information (such as companies that are hiring, recruiters to contact, etc.) that could give you a leg up on your competition.

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The Best Companies for College Grads and Entry Level Jobs

By admin, on October 27th, 2011

Guest Author: CareerAlley
Website: http://CareerAlley.com

“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

So what exactly is an entry level job? According to Wikipedia (and this is an excerpt) – “An entry-level job is a job that is normally designed or designated for recent graduates of a given discipline, and doesn’t ask for prior experience in the field or profession. These may require some on-site training.“. Now I’m not sure that is a perfect definition, because not all entry level jobs are for college grads. There are many entry level jobs for people who have not attended college or are college students. So how about this one from BusinessDictionary.com– “Bottom-level employment in a firm which usually requires ordinary-level of education, training, and experience qualifications. It gives a recruit the benefit of a gainful occupation, opportunity to learn and gain experience, and serves as a stepping-stone for higher-level jobs.“. Still doesn’t sound like the best definition but it is a better definition than the first one. Today’s post is about finding the best companies for entry level jobs (however they are defined).

  • Top Entry Level Employers – This is “the list” for entry level jobs from Collegegrad.com. The companies are ranked based on the estimated entry level hires. As an example, the 2011 #1 company is Enterprise Rent-a-car and their estimated project entry level hires is 8,500! Each company on the list has an embedded link to a page with more detail and the links back to the individual career pages. There are 93 companies on the list and thousands of jobs. While you are on the page, take a look at all of the related links for your career.


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Keep Your New Job Search on the Down Low

By admin, on October 22nd, 2011

Guest Author: William Frierson is a staff writer for CollegeRecruiter.com.
Website: http://www.collegerecruiter.com/

Typically, as a job seeker, you want to tell everyone who may offer some assistance about your job search. That is everyone except your current employer (and perhaps certain co-workers). If word gets out about your new job search, you may end up looking for employment out of need instead of want.

Here are some tips to make your next career move on the down low:

Protect your resume- Be careful how you post your resume online. Usually, there are options on job websites that allow you to decide who will see your resume.

Just say no- Reject any question about contacting your current employer about your job search, at least until you have a job offer.

Avoid electronic temptation- Be smart. Conduct your job search on your own time, not company time. Any equipment you use on the job may be used against you and result in termination. Consider an alternative source such as a library for your search.

If you believe a better job is out there for you, then go for it. Just don’t let your employer know about your search for a new opportunity. Remember, though, a job is a job and you want to keep it until you’re offered another one.

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http://thecareernews.com/newsletter.php?news=2574

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.
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Why You Should Hit the Reset Button on Your Job Search

By admin, on October 13th, 2011

Guest Author: William Frierson is a staff writer for CollegeRecruiter.com.
Website: http://www.collegerecruiter.com/

As more and more time passes in your job search, you might become discouraged and eventually frustrated about your chances of getting hired. Keep in mind if you are someone who simply lacks patience, it may be that your job search hasn’t had enough time to develop. On the other hand, if you have been in a long-term search (maybe a year or more), it may be time to hit the reset button.

Here are some reasons why a change in your job search could be necessary:

Your resume response rate is less than 10%- This number is probably more significant if you are sending out a lot of resumes. More importantly, you should figure out why your resume isn’t getting more responses.

You aren’t getting many interviews- Remember, the key to getting an interview is your resume, so make sure it is flawless before sending it out to employers.

You aren’t getting past the pre-screening process from HR reps or recruiters- As a potential job candidate, you are susceptible to a background check, and any red flags can keep you from a job opportunity.

Your network hasn’t provided many opportunities- First, does your network even know that you’re still looking for a job? If not, tell them; if yes, remind them, and in either case, be clear about what you are looking for.

There is nothing wrong with making adjustments in your job search. If your current strategy does not produce results after some time, then a change might be in your best interest.

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http://thecareernews.com/newsletter.php?news=2571

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.
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