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Hunting for jobs can be stressful
Abridged: MyWebPal Blog
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Figuring out what potential employers want through their job advertisements can be one of the most stressful parts of job hunting. But whether a soon-to-be college graduate looking for that first job or a longtime worker searching for a different job, local human resource experts say there are ways for an applicant to determine if they're a good candidate for the job.
One of the common misconceptions of people searching for a job is they think they have to be a complete master of it. That's not what they (the employers) are looking for. Companies expect to have to do some training with their new employees. Sometimes job listings ask for preferred or required qualifications. Don't let that discourage you from applying for a position you want because you may have other experience that offsets a preferred or required qualification.
For example, college graduates often have really good experience because they've worked in retail sales or public relations. Job seekers also shouldn't let a job title steer them in a different direction either. If you carefully read the ad, you could qualify for some positions. Different firms might just give a different title to the same job you've been doing.
Search & apply on top job sites - quickly and easily!
Staff Writer, The Career News
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Are you tired of going to several job sites every day and searching each one separately? Do you dread submitting your resume & cover letter over and over for every job you apply to? Do you find it difficult to keep track of where you sent your resume for future follow up? Now a new service called MyJobHunter.com solves all that and more!
Here's how it works. First, MyJobHunter will instantly search all major job sites for jobs matching your criteria. You'll review a list of job matches and put check marks next to the ones you like. Then, press a single button and your resume is sent to the jobs you selected. It's that simple! They'll even personalize your cover letter with each job application. Login any time to review jobs applied to and even add follow-up notes on each one.
Check out these other great features. Don't want to forget keywords that generated perfect jobs? Try the "Saved Search" feature. Want MyJobHunter to find & apply to jobs for you? Turn on "Auto-Apply" and your resume is automatically sent to new job matches every day. You'll never miss an opportunity and your resume gets there first! End your job search frustrations today by going to MyJobHunter.com.
Job market is weak, but not collapsing
Abridged: MarketWatch Report
WASHINGTON, DC -- The labor market wasn't as weak as expected in April, but it wasn't strong by any means. The data released by the Labor Department recently continues to show an economy near or in recession, with more jobs destroyed than created for a fourth straight month. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 20,000 in April after job losses averaging 80,000 in the first quarter of the year.
Economists were looking for a loss of 78,000. But because of the unique nature of this downturn, the job market hasn't collapsed as it typically does during recessions. The economy has two faces: Most industries dealing with the manufacture, shipping or sales of tangible goods or real estate are weak, although the boom in exports is keeping the factory sector from shedding as many jobs as it typically does. Most industries dealing with providing services, such as health-care, education, professional services and accommodations, are doing better.
Rather than laying off workers who may be needed soon if the economy turns around, firms are cutting back hours sharply. Average hourly wages barely grew during the month, rising just 1 cent. A separate survey of households painted a picture of a stronger job market in April. In that survey, employment rose by 362,000 after falling by 221,000 over the first quarter. Those gains pushed the unemployment rate back down to 5%.
How to build your personal brand online
Robyn Ryan, Best Selling Author & Career Coach
NEWCASTLE, WA -- Personal branding may not be a term you are familiar with, but you need to be. It took me quite a while to consider exactly how I could teach someone else about self-marketing their personal brand in order to advance their career. The heavy 'corporate brand' advertising or marketing approach would lose people quickly. So I spent over two years working on the process, and the end result is in my newest book, "Soaring on Your Strengths."
Your career identity is not some slick piece of advertising. Brand You is based on the authentic, talented, and genuinely unique and special person you are. It is not phony or conceited, or an exaggeration, nor is it a trick or fleeting fad. The components of Brand You are the essence of you as a person, which include: your work strengths, your image, your passion and your personality traits, along with other people's perceptions of you, applied in a work-environment that enhances your productivity.
I recommend you give yourself a gift if you care about career advancement. No matter at what stage you are in your career - at the beginning, middle, or at a senior level - or if you are changing careers or reinventing yourself - you'll have a game plan for your future. You will know how to self-promote and market yourself successfully to become the very best you can be.
How to let someone else find you a job
Staff Writer, The Career News
LOS ANGELES, LA -- If you feel like you've simply hit a wall in your job search, maybe it's time to let someone else find you a job. Have you ever considered hiring a recruiter? Or, better yet, hiring hundreds of them? Resume Mailman is a service that has already pre-screened hundreds of recruiters that are anxiously waiting to help you find the job of your dreams.
Most recruiters know of hundreds of jobs that are not advertised in conventional places like classified ads or online job boards. Using a recruiter is the only way to tap into these hidden jobs. And, using several recruiters is the best way to be considered for thousands of unadvertised jobs...jobs that might suit you perfectly. Resume Mailman asks you to fill out some general information and input your resume. Then, your information is instantly delivered to recruiters who specialize in finding jobs for people with your skills, in your area. Give Resume Mailman a try today!
Getting back on track and refocused
Abridged: JobSeeker Weekly
MIAMI, FL -- Loss of confidence is the main issue that derails a successful job search. It can hurt a job candidate's marketability and successful reentry to the job market. Here are a couple of tips to assist you in getting refocused and back on track. Focus on your greatest assets. Years of work and practical experience have given you many marketable skills, make sure that you are advertising these skills to the people that could utilize them.
Get out and about and network! Isolation will lower your spirits and keep you from connecting with people who can assist you in getting a job. During this time, increase the reading you do within your area of expertise. Get free-magazine subscriptions to all those trade and general business magazines in your area of employability.
No matter what business you're in, there are trade magazines to help you improve professionally. Trade magazines help keep you current with your industry, improve your business and improve your profitability. There are a lot of trade magazines covering a variety of industries; topics include technology, IT management, marketing, business technology and e-business and more. There are many excellent articles in these trade magazines each month. Your biggest problem will be that there is never enough time to read them all!
Increase your marketability and land your dream job
Staff Writer, The Career News
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Whether you're looking to move up or move on - reading business and trade publications lets you move right in to the job of your dreams. They keep you sharp, well informed, articulate and in-demand. It's no secret that keeping up with news and trends of your industry or profession (as well as that of your clients') will give you the competitive edge you need.
And now, you can get your trade magazines without having to pay for them. Through a special offer from The Career News, you can instantly get a subscription to practically every leading industry and business publication, at no charge. It's quick, easy to do and there are no gimmicks and no catches.
It takes only a minute to search our website and quickly find the magazines matching your skills and interests. First you search by publication title, industry, or geography. Next, pick the magazines you want, fill out a brief online subscription form and press submit. It's that easy. Sign up now for your free-trade magazines at TradePub.
Networking in the 21st Century
Abridged: Yahoo! HotJobs
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- Networking is probably the best opportunity you'll ever have to make connections, build relationships and help yourself and others in the networking group succeed. Networking with like-minded individuals is also a great way to explore new career options, learn more about a specific industry, gather insights from peers on critical business issues and grow professionally.
Think about what you want to accomplish by joining a particular networking group. Are you looking for a job, trying to develop new business or do you want to expand your network of contacts and become known as the go-to person in the industry? You can choose to be either an active or passive member of the group, but will get the most out of the experience by regularly attending and participating in the activities.
Once you decide on the networking group that matches your goals, you can immediately increase your visibility by volunteering to participate on a committee. According to Executive Career Consultant Kathleen Jennings, "It's not who you know, it's who knows you." Joining a professional networking group is an opportunity for you to gain access and exposure to people you might not otherwise meet.
Complimentary business cards for networking
Staff Writer, The Career News
BOSTON, MA -- Up to 80% of job seekers today find their jobs through networking. That's because it works. Some great places to network are Alumni Events, Job Fairs and Professional Industry Association functions. No matter where you go though, employed or not, you must always carry a fresh supply of business cards to hand out when the time is right.
There's nothing worse than making a great contact, searching for a pen and writing your number on a napkin - that they're sure to lose. Personal business cards project an image of professionalism and leave a lasting impression.
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