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.
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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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By admin, on October 22nd, 2011 Guest Author: William Frierson is a staff writer for CollegeRecruiter.com.
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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
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
By admin, on July 28th, 2011 Guest Author: William Frierson is a staff writer for CollegeRecruiter.com.
Website: http://www.collegerecruiter.com/
You have seen jobs advertised in newspapers, on the Internet, and even on marquees. As a job seeker, you should continue to notice these job ads and others, but also look at the unadvertised, or hidden job market. This is the place where job opportunities aren’t necessarily seen or heard publicly. So, how do you get involved in this market: by networking.
Networking is opening up the lines of communication with people. Job seekers should talk with any contacts whom they trust about their job search(es). These contacts include family, friends, professors, community groups (such as a church or sports team), etc. Never underestimate anyone when it comes to helping you find a job. Remember, communication is a two way street, so make sure to ask your network about their professional interests too.
If you’re tech savvy, consider creating an online profile on social media sites like LinkedIn, which can expand your network and allow you to discover more unadvertised job opportunities. Keep in mind that in today’s job market, recruiters and employers are using social media to find candidates.
Your job search starts with you, but it doesn’t have to just be you. Yes, you must put in the time and effort, but there are people willing to help. Your network could make the difference in finding a job, perhaps one you didn’t even know about.
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http://thecareernews.com/newsletter.php?news=2524
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