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Guest Author: William Frierson is a staff writer for CollegeRecruiter.com. There is probably no such thing as “the perfect job search”. However, if you want a job, and eventually a career, you should give yourself the best chance to succeed. Avoiding these mistakes can help you along the way: Guest Author: Peggy McKee Recently, a job seeker asked me this: “If it’s not a good idea to include a photo on your resume, why is it a good idea to include it on LinkedIn? Doesn’t the photo on LinkedIn invite the same potential discrimination issues as including it on the resume does?” This is a tricky issue. We’ve all been told over and over again never to use a photo on the resume, and there are good reasons for that. Anti-discrimination laws in our country have resulted in many Human Resources departments throwing out otherwise great resumes if they include a picture. Companies are so afraid of being sued that they avoid the slightest appearance of bias by eliminating any resume with a photo right off the bat. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing—your skills and accomplishments should be what gets you the interview, not your looks. Guest Author: William Frierson is a staff writer for CollegeRecruiter.com. It is important for job seekers to consider all of their options when trying to get hired. For example, college graduates who have a specific career field in mind should explore a variety of positions they may be qualified for. Even though they or you have that one job in mind, the current economy would suggest bringing an open mind to any job search. Remember these points on your quest for employment: Keep your options open – You don’t have to accept your first job offer. As mentioned before, take a look at what opportunities are available in your chosen career field. Only apply for the jobs which are a good fit for you. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself – This is especially true for recent college graduates or entry level job seekers. You might think that your first job has to be the perfect one, but that’s not true. Understand that this job is only the beginning of your journey to a successful career. Don’t take a job just for the title – Choosing a job is not about status alone. It’s about the job itself and what you can bring to the position. Ask yourself if you’re right for the job. Whether you’re graduating or career changing, you never know when or where a good opportunity will come along. That is why you should bring an open mind to the workforce. -Source- 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.
Guest Author: Carole Martin, The Interview Coach It’s a time for joy – A time for tears – A time we’ll treasure – Through the years – We’ll remember always Graduation Day (song- JAN-1991) Congratulations on attaining your degree! A special time and a proud accomplishment — You did it! You’re finished! With school that is – now it’s time to do some learning about the survival techniques in the “World of Work” in a competitive environment. Are you ready to take the next steps? Hopefully you have a good resume prepared, if not, that will be your first priority! Need help? Many colleges have career centers that are willing to help you with your resume, but if you don’t have that option try the “resume help” of the top job search engines or find a resume expert on Linkedin/Facebook.” The aim of this resume is to create enough interest to garner you an invite for a job interview. Start by doing research on job postings and companies that may interest you. There are several good job search websites available to assist you in your search and they may give you ideas on places to connect with people in your field of interest. Once your resume is polished the next challenge of course will be getting that resume out to the right people. This may require some new techniques for you and will become your new “job search homework assignment”. Find the sites that interest you and submit or post your resume there. Scouting through the want ads is important to create your own “wish list” of the type of job you want and a summary of what’s important to you. While times are tougher than ever for new grads, ideally, you will want to find a match with your goals and values. The goal of this step is to find a win-win situation for your first job. This will happen when you find a job in an area you excel in. That way your employer gets an enthusiastic “new grad” ready to get out and make a difference, and you will be motivated by what you’re doing and at the same time be gaining valuable experience to advance in your career. |
