Apr
30
Do you agree that the whole process of job hunting is very exhausting?
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FairGround asked:
I feel I get more tired from job hunting than actually working on a real job. Any comment on this, you want to share you job hunting experience?
Magdalena
I feel I get more tired from job hunting than actually working on a real job. Any comment on this, you want to share you job hunting experience?
Magdalena
Apr
30
How To Sabotage Your Job Hunting Plan!
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PAUL BOWLEY asked:
You already recognize you need a good job hunting plan if you’re at all serious about finding a good job. And you’ve probably been told the right way to do it. Or you’ve read a couple books that tell you how to write a great resume and conduct a successful interview.
You’ve got all the right intentions. You can picture yourself happy in your next job. You know about a fabulous job hunting plan that can propel you to success if you follow it. But there’s something that can sabotage all your carefully considered plans and dreams.
It’s called “procrastination!”
Look, we’ve all been victims of procrastination. It comes to us in life any time we have to make a change. It’s just hard to pull up stakes with something we’re familiar with and comfortable with and move on. Even though we know we have to.
Going out in the unknown is particularly sticky when it comes to changing jobs. We suddenly become less sure of ourselves . . . of our capabilities, strengths and assets. Our motivation starts to lag. We look for ways to put off making a decision. In short, we become good at procrastinating.
The good news is there are 4 positive steps you can take right now to break the pattern of job hunting procrastination.
1. Question your beliefs. Be prepared to dump the old-fashioned assumptions about what it takes to get employed. Explore the exciting new 21st Century strategies that start with identifying what the employer is looking for in someone he/she wants to add to the team . . . rather than what looking to get out of the job change.
2. Reconsider old habits. They die hard. For example, we have preconceived notions of what a traditional job hunting plan should look like. You know . . . a resume, mass posting or mailing, working with agencies and recruiters, answering want ads, going on screening interviews, etc.
3. Control your impulsiveness. Most job hunters jump from one task to another without following a carefully thought out plan of action. So, you need to plot a roadmap to get you moving on the path to exciting new and lucrative employment. And you need a system that will guarantee you the results you seek.
4. Prioritize your tasks. If everything seems like a priority, you’ll feel overwhelmed and get nothing done. For example, don’t obsess about your resume. It won’t get you employed. Instead, put together a job hunting plan that focuses on identifying employers that meet your qualifications. And then plot ways to get face-to-face with decision-makers without all the resume and interview hoopla.
When you’ve got a track to run on and can see clearly what’s expected of you to conduct a successful job hunting plan, suddenly procrastination evaporates and before you know it you’re on your way.
Chahram
You already recognize you need a good job hunting plan if you’re at all serious about finding a good job. And you’ve probably been told the right way to do it. Or you’ve read a couple books that tell you how to write a great resume and conduct a successful interview.
You’ve got all the right intentions. You can picture yourself happy in your next job. You know about a fabulous job hunting plan that can propel you to success if you follow it. But there’s something that can sabotage all your carefully considered plans and dreams.
It’s called “procrastination!”
Look, we’ve all been victims of procrastination. It comes to us in life any time we have to make a change. It’s just hard to pull up stakes with something we’re familiar with and comfortable with and move on. Even though we know we have to.
Going out in the unknown is particularly sticky when it comes to changing jobs. We suddenly become less sure of ourselves . . . of our capabilities, strengths and assets. Our motivation starts to lag. We look for ways to put off making a decision. In short, we become good at procrastinating.
The good news is there are 4 positive steps you can take right now to break the pattern of job hunting procrastination.
1. Question your beliefs. Be prepared to dump the old-fashioned assumptions about what it takes to get employed. Explore the exciting new 21st Century strategies that start with identifying what the employer is looking for in someone he/she wants to add to the team . . . rather than what looking to get out of the job change.
2. Reconsider old habits. They die hard. For example, we have preconceived notions of what a traditional job hunting plan should look like. You know . . . a resume, mass posting or mailing, working with agencies and recruiters, answering want ads, going on screening interviews, etc.
3. Control your impulsiveness. Most job hunters jump from one task to another without following a carefully thought out plan of action. So, you need to plot a roadmap to get you moving on the path to exciting new and lucrative employment. And you need a system that will guarantee you the results you seek.
4. Prioritize your tasks. If everything seems like a priority, you’ll feel overwhelmed and get nothing done. For example, don’t obsess about your resume. It won’t get you employed. Instead, put together a job hunting plan that focuses on identifying employers that meet your qualifications. And then plot ways to get face-to-face with decision-makers without all the resume and interview hoopla.
When you’ve got a track to run on and can see clearly what’s expected of you to conduct a successful job hunting plan, suddenly procrastination evaporates and before you know it you’re on your way.
Chahram
Apr
23
Job Hunting Tip: What Employers Are Looking For In You
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Paul Megan asked:
One of the most dramatic changes in the 21st Century job market is in the way employers consider you when they first lay eyes on you.
For example, if you think that it’s your resume that will get you a job, you’re in for a long, LONG job search!
Or if you’re intent on proving yourself based on your work history . . . what you used to do for someone else . . . get ready for disappointment and rejection.
And if your confidence is based on your ability to passively answer all the questions an interviewer throws at you, you already lost.
Today’s employers are looking for people with energy. And they pick up on your energy before they even formally meet you. Do you exhibit the energy employers are looking for?
Energetic people exude vigor, enthusiasm and drive. They want and need to be active. Employers can sense this quality in a person almost as soon as they enter the room. They have a spring in their step and a drive that puts a sparkle in their eyes.
All this occurs even before you open your mouth. We know from experience that an employer or interviewer will make a go/no-go decision about you in a matter of seconds all based on the sense of energy you communicate when they first lay eyes on you.
So, if you are not this type of person, it would be wise to practice how to look and act energetically so that you can make a good first impression. It really makes a big difference because job opportunities are literally won or lost depending on how you enter a room.
Being aware of employers’ expectations is critical to your job search success. The old-fashioned job hunting techniques focused all the attention on YOU . . . your work history, your past accomplishments, your academic and other credentials, your qualifications, your objectives.
But all that’s changed. Today employers expect you to know what THEIR needs are and how you can fill them going forward. Displaying energy is the first step.
Rogelio
One of the most dramatic changes in the 21st Century job market is in the way employers consider you when they first lay eyes on you.
For example, if you think that it’s your resume that will get you a job, you’re in for a long, LONG job search!
Or if you’re intent on proving yourself based on your work history . . . what you used to do for someone else . . . get ready for disappointment and rejection.
And if your confidence is based on your ability to passively answer all the questions an interviewer throws at you, you already lost.
Today’s employers are looking for people with energy. And they pick up on your energy before they even formally meet you. Do you exhibit the energy employers are looking for?
Energetic people exude vigor, enthusiasm and drive. They want and need to be active. Employers can sense this quality in a person almost as soon as they enter the room. They have a spring in their step and a drive that puts a sparkle in their eyes.
All this occurs even before you open your mouth. We know from experience that an employer or interviewer will make a go/no-go decision about you in a matter of seconds all based on the sense of energy you communicate when they first lay eyes on you.
So, if you are not this type of person, it would be wise to practice how to look and act energetically so that you can make a good first impression. It really makes a big difference because job opportunities are literally won or lost depending on how you enter a room.
Being aware of employers’ expectations is critical to your job search success. The old-fashioned job hunting techniques focused all the attention on YOU . . . your work history, your past accomplishments, your academic and other credentials, your qualifications, your objectives.
But all that’s changed. Today employers expect you to know what THEIR needs are and how you can fill them going forward. Displaying energy is the first step.
Rogelio
Apr
17
5 Top Job Hunting Strategies
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Sharon Alexander asked:
to look for a good job comes at different stages. The need for job hunting could arise for a fresher or for a temporarily unemployed. However, if you have good job-hunting tips at your end, then the endeavor becomes hassle free and very productive.
When you sit down to think about why contemporaries
enjoy multiple choices and from good companies, the analysis bottles down to good job-hunting tips. All it takes is a more sophisticated and planned approach and improvement on your resume and presentation styles to bag the best job offer.
Network extensively
When you embark on a job-hunting spree, network extensively. You need to identify people within the industry and move on via their contacts. It pays to let everyone know that your skills are available. You need to scan the local yellow pages, classified columns and online sites of the companies you prefer. Once the web is strewn, it is before time that you find true expression. You need to then short list the prospective employers in order of priority and do everything in your capacity to get that interview.
Create a target-oriented resume
Ensure that you are completely aware of the skills required for the position applied for in each of the companies. The effort will pay off well. Your resume should reflect the skills that each of the profiles is looking for. This enables the management to short-list you for the job quicker and with surety. You should indulge in extensive research on each job profile to find out everything you need to know at the interview. Double-check and confirm that the segments highlighted tally with your understanding of the job and bullet point certifications relevant to the profile. A persuasive resume focuses on a particular profile and company. Always review your resume before you send it across. Make the appropriate changes before submission.
Remember courtesy and body language
It pays to enquire politely and thank every one of the employees who helps you. You never know who you could be interacting with. Beyond the fact that your interactions could be with someone important, courtesy goes a long way. From the reception staff, to the board members, everyone will read and judge you according to the courtesy extended. Your body language, the way you walk, sit and speak - will all reflect your sense of self worth and confidence in your ability. Walking with your body aligned and speaking while maintaining eye contact are just some of the signs that speak volumes for your attitude and skills.
Display your skill areas
You should not miss a single opportunity to show off your skill areas. It pays to make the board aware of how efficient you are in the face of an adversity by quoting some previous situation that you may have salvaged. When sharing information on your skill areas, throw in a name or two of either referrals or names of people that you connect with. This personalizes the conversation and adds more credit to it.
Sell your ability
Being coy and shy does not work. You need to be bold and present your ability as the ‘perfect fit’ for the profile being considered. You should sell your ability as the right choice and present qualifications and experience at every point of the interview. This job-hunting tip will also culminate in many profitable promotions later on.
There are many online and offline resources dedicated to the endeavor of making good job-hunting tips available. They enable you to plan and prepare for the task ahead in a focused and meticulous manner.
Prab
to look for a good job comes at different stages. The need for job hunting could arise for a fresher or for a temporarily unemployed. However, if you have good job-hunting tips at your end, then the endeavor becomes hassle free and very productive.
When you sit down to think about why contemporaries
enjoy multiple choices and from good companies, the analysis bottles down to good job-hunting tips. All it takes is a more sophisticated and planned approach and improvement on your resume and presentation styles to bag the best job offer.
Network extensively
When you embark on a job-hunting spree, network extensively. You need to identify people within the industry and move on via their contacts. It pays to let everyone know that your skills are available. You need to scan the local yellow pages, classified columns and online sites of the companies you prefer. Once the web is strewn, it is before time that you find true expression. You need to then short list the prospective employers in order of priority and do everything in your capacity to get that interview.
Create a target-oriented resume
Ensure that you are completely aware of the skills required for the position applied for in each of the companies. The effort will pay off well. Your resume should reflect the skills that each of the profiles is looking for. This enables the management to short-list you for the job quicker and with surety. You should indulge in extensive research on each job profile to find out everything you need to know at the interview. Double-check and confirm that the segments highlighted tally with your understanding of the job and bullet point certifications relevant to the profile. A persuasive resume focuses on a particular profile and company. Always review your resume before you send it across. Make the appropriate changes before submission.
Remember courtesy and body language
It pays to enquire politely and thank every one of the employees who helps you. You never know who you could be interacting with. Beyond the fact that your interactions could be with someone important, courtesy goes a long way. From the reception staff, to the board members, everyone will read and judge you according to the courtesy extended. Your body language, the way you walk, sit and speak - will all reflect your sense of self worth and confidence in your ability. Walking with your body aligned and speaking while maintaining eye contact are just some of the signs that speak volumes for your attitude and skills.
Display your skill areas
You should not miss a single opportunity to show off your skill areas. It pays to make the board aware of how efficient you are in the face of an adversity by quoting some previous situation that you may have salvaged. When sharing information on your skill areas, throw in a name or two of either referrals or names of people that you connect with. This personalizes the conversation and adds more credit to it.
Sell your ability
Being coy and shy does not work. You need to be bold and present your ability as the ‘perfect fit’ for the profile being considered. You should sell your ability as the right choice and present qualifications and experience at every point of the interview. This job-hunting tip will also culminate in many profitable promotions later on.
There are many online and offline resources dedicated to the endeavor of making good job-hunting tips available. They enable you to plan and prepare for the task ahead in a focused and meticulous manner.
Prab
Apr
14
Non-Traditional Job Hunting… Not Easy, but Highly Successful!
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Paul Megan asked:
Why not try the non-traditional job hunting strategies? Why do I say this? Well, you’ve probably tried all the traditional job search methods. And if you’re like most job seekers, you’re disappointed.
You see, the old-fashioned traditional methods don’t live up to most people’s expectations of what a successful job search should look like.
Most of us would like to be entertaining job offers in a matter of days, not months. And we’d like to have a say in what the job looks like. And, maybe we’d like to have two or three job offers on our plate so we could select the one that’s just right for us rather than picking through the leftovers . . . and then having to take whatever comes along.
You know what I mean if you’ve spent a lot of time tweaking your resume, and then mass distributing it to job sites like Monster and HotJobs. And to dozens of advertised job listings. Or shot-gunning it to a bunch of companies you’d love to work for. And maybe some agencies and recruiters.
If this is how you approach the job market, then you’re probably sitting around right now waiting for the phone to ring. Or hoping today’s mail brings an invitation to interview. And you’ve probably been waiting for something to happen for a long time . . . maybe weeks or months!
Just add up the number of hours you’ve spent doing all these traditional job search tasks. Now, what if I told you that for spending considerably less time you could be entertaining multiple job offers!
You need to redirect your energies to non-traditional job hunting strategies . . . they’re the ones that can get the job done. Now, I admit, these non-traditional job hunting techniques are not as easy as mass distribution of your resume . . . but, boy, do they work!
The reason is simple. Today’s sophisticated employers want more than your work history. Frankly, they could care less about what you used to do for someone else. You need to have a way to get yourself in front of a hiring decision-maker and show him/her how you can make a difference.
That means you have to do your homework. You see, the best job opportunities are not the ones that are advertised. They’re the ones that are created for you because you’ve been smart enough to find out what an employer’s needs are. And then come forward with a proposal (not a resume) that spells out how you can answer those needs.
These non-traditional job hunting strategies don’t come easy. But for the same (or less) amount of time as an old-fashioned traditional approach, you can be guaranteed results. Alternative job search strategies rule!
Jiri
Why not try the non-traditional job hunting strategies? Why do I say this? Well, you’ve probably tried all the traditional job search methods. And if you’re like most job seekers, you’re disappointed.
You see, the old-fashioned traditional methods don’t live up to most people’s expectations of what a successful job search should look like.
Most of us would like to be entertaining job offers in a matter of days, not months. And we’d like to have a say in what the job looks like. And, maybe we’d like to have two or three job offers on our plate so we could select the one that’s just right for us rather than picking through the leftovers . . . and then having to take whatever comes along.
You know what I mean if you’ve spent a lot of time tweaking your resume, and then mass distributing it to job sites like Monster and HotJobs. And to dozens of advertised job listings. Or shot-gunning it to a bunch of companies you’d love to work for. And maybe some agencies and recruiters.
If this is how you approach the job market, then you’re probably sitting around right now waiting for the phone to ring. Or hoping today’s mail brings an invitation to interview. And you’ve probably been waiting for something to happen for a long time . . . maybe weeks or months!
Just add up the number of hours you’ve spent doing all these traditional job search tasks. Now, what if I told you that for spending considerably less time you could be entertaining multiple job offers!
You need to redirect your energies to non-traditional job hunting strategies . . . they’re the ones that can get the job done. Now, I admit, these non-traditional job hunting techniques are not as easy as mass distribution of your resume . . . but, boy, do they work!
The reason is simple. Today’s sophisticated employers want more than your work history. Frankly, they could care less about what you used to do for someone else. You need to have a way to get yourself in front of a hiring decision-maker and show him/her how you can make a difference.
That means you have to do your homework. You see, the best job opportunities are not the ones that are advertised. They’re the ones that are created for you because you’ve been smart enough to find out what an employer’s needs are. And then come forward with a proposal (not a resume) that spells out how you can answer those needs.
These non-traditional job hunting strategies don’t come easy. But for the same (or less) amount of time as an old-fashioned traditional approach, you can be guaranteed results. Alternative job search strategies rule!
Jiri
Apr
7
Job Hunting - When Should You Start?
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Anna Johnson asked:
Now, it’s logical to think that the best time to start job hunting is when you’ve decided to quit your current job… and definitely after you’ve already quit, or been given your marching orders. But in terms of getting the best possible job for you, the best time to start looking is in neither circumstance.
Actually, the ideal time is when the company you want to hire you has just realized that it needs to employ someone.
And let’s be clear, this isn’t when the company is already actively looking for someone to fill the position - when it has, for example, hired a recruitment agency or has started advertising on the job boards - it’s when the company has just realized that it needs the position filled.
And just why is this the best time for you to start looking for a job? Because if you’re “there” when the company has decided it needs to hire… and you have all the experience, qualifications and skills its looking for, then (except for any regulatory or political requirements to advertise the job) you’re the one its likely to hire! The only reasons why the organization wouldn’t hire you would probably be due to asking for a salary the company isn’t prepared to pay or for corporate political reasons outside your control.
And if the salary isn’t right… or you underestimated the corporate politics… well, that kind of thing happens after going through the rigmarole of applying for a job and sitting through a series of interviews the normal way, doesn’t it? At least in this case, you’ll know where you stand much more quickly!
Now you’re probably wondering… “if the ideal time to start job hunting is when the company I want to work for has decided it needs to employ someone for the job I want”… then “how do I know that?” and “how do I know that I want to work for that company anyway?”
Well, I’ll be honest, this is where you will have to roll up your sleeves and do a little work. Nothing hard - but some decision making, research and a little networking. And the first step is to identify which companies you’d like employment with.
For instance, if you were, or were interested in becoming, a project manager with a software firm, you would naturally research the software industry to determine which companies you might like to work for.
Once you’ve identified the companies you could see yourself working for, you would start doing as much research as you can about each of those firms. Not only will this help you clarify which companies are a better or worse fit for you, but it will also be your “springboard” for doing a little personal networking. Because, ideally, you’ll meet some of the people at those companies with a view to building a relationship in which they’ll think of you first when a job opportunity arises.
Now it’s just a matter of keeping abreast of developments within (and outside of) the organization(s) you’re targeting and maintaining, if not building, your relationships with the key people who work there. When you learn of a development that may create a job opportunity, you can get in touch with the people you know to confirm whether or not there is likely to be a position. If that’s the case, you can then position yourself as the ideal candidate.
Of course, you’ll know the best approach to take given the type of development that occurs.
Okay, so this approach may not be the best way to go if you need a job and you need it now (who knows when the companies you’re targeting will need to hire?). However, it really is the approach to take in order to land your dream job… and only requires a little research, patience and the confidence to talk to people to do it. Try it!
Danna
Now, it’s logical to think that the best time to start job hunting is when you’ve decided to quit your current job… and definitely after you’ve already quit, or been given your marching orders. But in terms of getting the best possible job for you, the best time to start looking is in neither circumstance.
Actually, the ideal time is when the company you want to hire you has just realized that it needs to employ someone.
And let’s be clear, this isn’t when the company is already actively looking for someone to fill the position - when it has, for example, hired a recruitment agency or has started advertising on the job boards - it’s when the company has just realized that it needs the position filled.
And just why is this the best time for you to start looking for a job? Because if you’re “there” when the company has decided it needs to hire… and you have all the experience, qualifications and skills its looking for, then (except for any regulatory or political requirements to advertise the job) you’re the one its likely to hire! The only reasons why the organization wouldn’t hire you would probably be due to asking for a salary the company isn’t prepared to pay or for corporate political reasons outside your control.
And if the salary isn’t right… or you underestimated the corporate politics… well, that kind of thing happens after going through the rigmarole of applying for a job and sitting through a series of interviews the normal way, doesn’t it? At least in this case, you’ll know where you stand much more quickly!
Now you’re probably wondering… “if the ideal time to start job hunting is when the company I want to work for has decided it needs to employ someone for the job I want”… then “how do I know that?” and “how do I know that I want to work for that company anyway?”
Well, I’ll be honest, this is where you will have to roll up your sleeves and do a little work. Nothing hard - but some decision making, research and a little networking. And the first step is to identify which companies you’d like employment with.
For instance, if you were, or were interested in becoming, a project manager with a software firm, you would naturally research the software industry to determine which companies you might like to work for.
Once you’ve identified the companies you could see yourself working for, you would start doing as much research as you can about each of those firms. Not only will this help you clarify which companies are a better or worse fit for you, but it will also be your “springboard” for doing a little personal networking. Because, ideally, you’ll meet some of the people at those companies with a view to building a relationship in which they’ll think of you first when a job opportunity arises.
Now it’s just a matter of keeping abreast of developments within (and outside of) the organization(s) you’re targeting and maintaining, if not building, your relationships with the key people who work there. When you learn of a development that may create a job opportunity, you can get in touch with the people you know to confirm whether or not there is likely to be a position. If that’s the case, you can then position yourself as the ideal candidate.
Of course, you’ll know the best approach to take given the type of development that occurs.
Okay, so this approach may not be the best way to go if you need a job and you need it now (who knows when the companies you’re targeting will need to hire?). However, it really is the approach to take in order to land your dream job… and only requires a little research, patience and the confidence to talk to people to do it. Try it!
Danna
Apr
6
Job Search Engines: Effective Job-Hunting Tools
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Dave Poon asked:
Nowadays, looking for a job is easy; this is because of the tools available online.
One effective tool for job hunting is job search engine. It allows you to look for job vacancies on a certain area or even globally.
What these job search engines do is create a bank of jobs, which came from different companies. Then, they categorized the collected data so that job seekers can easily locate a job appropriate for them.
This also provide convenience to job seekers since the search process has been narrowed down into just job listings instead of using a regular search engine that may provide you a long list of results and some may not even be associated with the job you are looking for.
Another advantage of using job search engines is their large job bank. If you are looking for job and does not have restrictions on the job location, then using job search engines is good for you.
Unlike the job ads in newspapers, which can only provide you limited search ads and you cannot go back to the ads posted the other day, job search engines provides a wide range of selection and are searchable as long as the job is still offered by the company.
However, some job search engines are limited only to certain regions or countries so you may want to check the services offered before choosing a job search engine.
Job search engines are also easy to use because all you have to do is using the search box. They even list the job per category so you can also view all job listings for a specific job position.
Some job search engine also great features offered by, which will make your job-hunting much easier. These include:
Free resume posting.
Job search engines often allow you to post your resume. Then, the job search engine will use this information so it can identify which job is right for you.
Instead of looking for a job yourself, the job search engine will send you an email with the list of new job posting which matches your preferred job, credentials and work experience (based on the resume you posted).
View company profile.
Knowing the background of the company that you are applying for is important so that you know if you share the same vision with what the company has. Also, from the profile, you can see what the company can offer to you.
This can help you decide if you really would like to be part of the company before even applying to them. You can also make comparison among companies if ever they posted same job openings. Thus, you can first collect and just select the best later on.
Customizable search.
If you would like to narrow your search and would view only job openings that meet your preset criteria, utilizing the customizable search can do this. Criteria can be job location, expected salary, schedule preference, category search or employment type.
Get job advice.
Some search engine sites even extend their help by providing tips and advice about your job or job hunting. You can look up for articles about resume writing, preparing for an interview, etc.
You may even send an email to them or chat with their agent about a problem you are having with your job or if you are having difficulty looking for a job.
With the many services and features of job search engines, they can effectively help you in landing to your dream job.
Wai-Bun
Nowadays, looking for a job is easy; this is because of the tools available online.
One effective tool for job hunting is job search engine. It allows you to look for job vacancies on a certain area or even globally.
What these job search engines do is create a bank of jobs, which came from different companies. Then, they categorized the collected data so that job seekers can easily locate a job appropriate for them.
This also provide convenience to job seekers since the search process has been narrowed down into just job listings instead of using a regular search engine that may provide you a long list of results and some may not even be associated with the job you are looking for.
Another advantage of using job search engines is their large job bank. If you are looking for job and does not have restrictions on the job location, then using job search engines is good for you.
Unlike the job ads in newspapers, which can only provide you limited search ads and you cannot go back to the ads posted the other day, job search engines provides a wide range of selection and are searchable as long as the job is still offered by the company.
However, some job search engines are limited only to certain regions or countries so you may want to check the services offered before choosing a job search engine.
Job search engines are also easy to use because all you have to do is using the search box. They even list the job per category so you can also view all job listings for a specific job position.
Some job search engine also great features offered by, which will make your job-hunting much easier. These include:
Free resume posting.
Job search engines often allow you to post your resume. Then, the job search engine will use this information so it can identify which job is right for you.
Instead of looking for a job yourself, the job search engine will send you an email with the list of new job posting which matches your preferred job, credentials and work experience (based on the resume you posted).
View company profile.
Knowing the background of the company that you are applying for is important so that you know if you share the same vision with what the company has. Also, from the profile, you can see what the company can offer to you.
This can help you decide if you really would like to be part of the company before even applying to them. You can also make comparison among companies if ever they posted same job openings. Thus, you can first collect and just select the best later on.
Customizable search.
If you would like to narrow your search and would view only job openings that meet your preset criteria, utilizing the customizable search can do this. Criteria can be job location, expected salary, schedule preference, category search or employment type.
Get job advice.
Some search engine sites even extend their help by providing tips and advice about your job or job hunting. You can look up for articles about resume writing, preparing for an interview, etc.
You may even send an email to them or chat with their agent about a problem you are having with your job or if you are having difficulty looking for a job.
With the many services and features of job search engines, they can effectively help you in landing to your dream job.
Wai-Bun
Apr
4
Discouraged on the job hunting front. Should I just work for a temp agency until I find something better?
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Judy asked:
I’m a college student looking for a full-time job to pay for my bills and tuition. I’ve been applying everywhere using hotjobs, craigslist, and even applying in person. I’ve never waitressed, and I’m really not into retaill; I want a job that’ll look good on my resume.
I’m a college student looking for a full-time job to pay for my bills and tuition. I’ve been applying everywhere using hotjobs, craigslist, and even applying in person. I’ve never waitressed, and I’m really not into retaill; I want a job that’ll look good on my resume.
So far I’m having little success. I’ve gotten a few interviews, but no job offers. I got an interview as a bank teller, but the position was too far to commute so the Bank Recruiter claims she’s looking for a closer position for me. I’ll believe it when I see it. I’m just getting very discouraged.
Should I just go to a temp agency and hope for the best? I’m not low on cash right now, but I will be unless I can find a job in the next month or so? Maybe my standards are too high…
Job hunting sucks.
Han-Co
Apr
2
When job hunting, is it alright to apply to everything or be somewhat picky of your search?
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Beaky B asked:
I’m looking for a new job elsewhere and there are plenty of openings available in my field with varying degrees of experience required. I’m definitely qualified for most of them but should I apply to them all or pick and choose?
I’m looking for a new job elsewhere and there are plenty of openings available in my field with varying degrees of experience required. I’m definitely qualified for most of them but should I apply to them all or pick and choose?
I understand that the more you send out, someone will bite and ask to come in and interview. I just don’t feel right sending out my resume with all of my contact information to everyone because who knows what kind of creep will end up with that information.
Tariq
Apr
1
Job Hunting Basics: Do you Really Want a Job There?
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John Groth asked:
Basics of job hunting: Research the potential opportunities to reach the job you want.
Are you in a typical job hunt mode? Many times the job hunter mistakes activity for progress in finding that new job or the new career. By activity means pushing out a lot of resumes. With the internet, computers and printers it’s never been easier to mail out a huge volume of resumes. There are even some experts that advocate this approach again mistaking activity with progress.
This approach is like going to a gun fight with a shotgun in a dark room. So before we blast holes in the walls and hit nothing important, let’s see if we can bring some illumination to the process.
Essentially, there are two important problems with the “activity is everything” approach to job hunting. First, not having done the necessary research on the potential employer because of the large volume, if you get lucky and there is the initial phone interview, you don’t have the basic information about the employer or the job.
Sure, you can delay and call them back after you’ve done some research but this doesn’t always work. They may be in a time crunch and not give you the extra time, or your computer will crash or you internet access is down so you can’t get the information in time. In any event, you don’t come out of the encounter looking good, and your resume just went into the round file.
Second, if you haven’t put any thought or research into the possibility of working for a particular employer you are put into a vulnerable position. Let’s say you get the interview, and a subsequent job offer. If your career goals are not well defined, you tend to overlook possible negatives on the position and on the employer. You get caught up in the overall process and the possibility of change. Then, only later do you realize you made a big mistake.
The time to research the employer and the possible career fit is before you send out the cover letter and the resume. With a whirlwind of activity how can you possibly do justice to proper follow-up? This is only one of the defects to the “big activity” approach.
The lesson here is to do your research before you send out the resume. Keep a file on each resume sent out. The file will contain the following information about the company: amount of sales, locations, number of employees (get info from the internet or call and get an annual report); products and services; their competitors; recent newspaper clippings and magazine articles; reference information at your local library and other necessary financial data from Standard & Poors. This information is basic.
If possible interview people who now work for the company or worked for them in the recent past. This many times is not as hard as it sounds. For example, needing to get some basic information about a privately held company we found a newspaper story along the picture and name of a recently promoted manager. We called the company and asked to speak to him. He gave us ten minutes of his time to answer out prepared questions.
When you do receive the initial telephone call you’ll now be prepared. Your knowledgeable conversation will communicate to the caller your interest in the company and the opportunity. More often than not, this interest will move you to the next stage in the interview process. You now can take your research and do a more in depth study.
Nothing should escape your notice. In a competitive hiring situation a candidate got the job because he had learned the person he was going to report to graduated from the same college he graduated from. Of course this came up in the interview. And he learned later it was a close call between himself and two other candidates, but he was successful because of his in-depth research.
Do your basic research on the employer before you send out the resume. It will pay dividends in helping you make the early decision if the employer is the right fit for your career. This shouldn’t mean that you are overly critical of rejecting a relatively large number of employers, but the preparation will allow you to focus on the best fit. It’s better to spend your time on proper follow-up and research than throwing a large number of resumes into the mail and hoping something will land on the right desk at the right time.
Your project focus will also help keep you from making a big employment mistake by agreeing to a job offer with the wrong employer or agreeing to accept the wrong position.
May
Basics of job hunting: Research the potential opportunities to reach the job you want.
Are you in a typical job hunt mode? Many times the job hunter mistakes activity for progress in finding that new job or the new career. By activity means pushing out a lot of resumes. With the internet, computers and printers it’s never been easier to mail out a huge volume of resumes. There are even some experts that advocate this approach again mistaking activity with progress.
This approach is like going to a gun fight with a shotgun in a dark room. So before we blast holes in the walls and hit nothing important, let’s see if we can bring some illumination to the process.
Essentially, there are two important problems with the “activity is everything” approach to job hunting. First, not having done the necessary research on the potential employer because of the large volume, if you get lucky and there is the initial phone interview, you don’t have the basic information about the employer or the job.
Sure, you can delay and call them back after you’ve done some research but this doesn’t always work. They may be in a time crunch and not give you the extra time, or your computer will crash or you internet access is down so you can’t get the information in time. In any event, you don’t come out of the encounter looking good, and your resume just went into the round file.
Second, if you haven’t put any thought or research into the possibility of working for a particular employer you are put into a vulnerable position. Let’s say you get the interview, and a subsequent job offer. If your career goals are not well defined, you tend to overlook possible negatives on the position and on the employer. You get caught up in the overall process and the possibility of change. Then, only later do you realize you made a big mistake.
The time to research the employer and the possible career fit is before you send out the cover letter and the resume. With a whirlwind of activity how can you possibly do justice to proper follow-up? This is only one of the defects to the “big activity” approach.
The lesson here is to do your research before you send out the resume. Keep a file on each resume sent out. The file will contain the following information about the company: amount of sales, locations, number of employees (get info from the internet or call and get an annual report); products and services; their competitors; recent newspaper clippings and magazine articles; reference information at your local library and other necessary financial data from Standard & Poors. This information is basic.
If possible interview people who now work for the company or worked for them in the recent past. This many times is not as hard as it sounds. For example, needing to get some basic information about a privately held company we found a newspaper story along the picture and name of a recently promoted manager. We called the company and asked to speak to him. He gave us ten minutes of his time to answer out prepared questions.
When you do receive the initial telephone call you’ll now be prepared. Your knowledgeable conversation will communicate to the caller your interest in the company and the opportunity. More often than not, this interest will move you to the next stage in the interview process. You now can take your research and do a more in depth study.
Nothing should escape your notice. In a competitive hiring situation a candidate got the job because he had learned the person he was going to report to graduated from the same college he graduated from. Of course this came up in the interview. And he learned later it was a close call between himself and two other candidates, but he was successful because of his in-depth research.
Do your basic research on the employer before you send out the resume. It will pay dividends in helping you make the early decision if the employer is the right fit for your career. This shouldn’t mean that you are overly critical of rejecting a relatively large number of employers, but the preparation will allow you to focus on the best fit. It’s better to spend your time on proper follow-up and research than throwing a large number of resumes into the mail and hoping something will land on the right desk at the right time.
Your project focus will also help keep you from making a big employment mistake by agreeing to a job offer with the wrong employer or agreeing to accept the wrong position.
May