Make each minute count in your job search efforts
NEW YORK, NY -- One of the upsides of being unemployed is having complete control over my day. But the flip side of this gift has been a challenge. While I have the freedom to determine what my day looks like--a freedom I would have loved when I was working in the corporate world, I also feel as though I should be spending every waking hour looking for a job.
And while I know that it's unrealistic to expect that of myself, it continues to be a challenge to determine how to allocate the hours in each day to various job searching activities. So I decided to invest in a couple of job tools to help save me time and organize my efforts. This way I could focus on networking and other search activities. And to complicate matters, I have recently added another variable to the equation - consulting work.
Thanks to networking, I have started consulting on two projects. I'm using many of my existing skills while adding some new ones. I'm particularly excited about applying my skills to a new field and earning an income again. And while there is the possibility that these projects could lead to a more permanent business opportunity, there is no guarantee in today's current job market.
Job tool helps you work smarter to land a job faster
LOS ANGELES, CA -- People may not realize this, but thousands of successful businesses are still in desperate need of skilled employees even in this economy. But, to land a job over the competition, you still have to work smarter. Good jobs aren't on the market very long. To succeed your resume has to be available to the employer the moment they decide to fill a position. The hard part is to get your resume read by the right people at the right time.
One easy way to be found by employers who are looking to hire someone with your skills, is to post your resume on all the top career sites and niche job boards. As soon as an employer needs someone, this is the first place they look. While you shouldn't spend all your job search time uploading resumes to career sites, it is a documented and proven method of the more successful job seekers.
If you want all the benefits without all the work, you can let a service from Resume Rabbit do it for you. You fill out one simple form and they'll instantly post your resume on up to 85 job boards like Job.com, CareerBuilder, Net-Temps, Dice & more. You'll be seen by over 1.5 million employers and recruiters daily. It takes only 5 minutes to complete and saves 60 hours of research and data entry. Try it today, go to Resume Rabbit.
Interns can learn skills for career switch
SANTA MONICA, CA -- In a competitive job market, you need every edge when applying for jobs. One way to get it is through interning, even as an adult. When giving your time and talent for free, you want to make sure you're getting something in return. That means interning only in a capacity that's directly related to your desired paid position.
The biggest hurdle: most employers demand that interns receive college credit in lieu of pay. To get around that, make your case and develop your personal pitch. For example: "I'm out of work and I'm convinced that if I had this specific experience, I'd be able to get hired. So allow me to give you my time and talent in exchange for gaining this particular skill to put on my resume."
There are three good reasons to pursue an internship:
1: Test drive a job before committing time and money to training.
2: Fill a gap on a resume and keep busy while job searching.
3: Gain a specific new skill that's needed to land a targeted job
After 16 Months, finally starting a new position...
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- John Brownrigg was a senior manager at Corporex Companies LLC, a real estate development company. Mr. Brownrigg, 54, was laid off in August 2008 after almost two years with the company. He also earned an M.B.A. from the University of Texas and now lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife and two children.
Last Monday John was finally offered a job opportunity! A good friend of his reached out to their network and recommended him for a position that was never advertised. A couple of interviews later, he's back among the employed. He did receive other leads for similar positions from friends as well. At the time, he was interviewing for two other jobs, which was more interest than he had received during the previous 14 months.
John states, "I don't think that market conditions had improved, the positions were not related, I hadn't recently changed my resume or approach, and it didn't feel like Divine intervention. It was simply my time." Job seekers should keep in mind that many jobs never even get posted. Networking and using a recruiter may be the only way to tap into these unadvertised jobs.
Get the inside track on unadvertised jobs
CARLSBAD, CA -- 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.
With Resume Mailman the process of getting your resume out to these recruiters takes about 10 minutes. You can even get a confidential email address for your resume AND receive a contact list of all the recruiters who received your resume. Following up with these recruiters will only help move you to the top of their minds and your resume to the top of the stack. This is a very effective yet little known way to quickly gain access to the unadvertised jobs. Check out Resume Mailman and land a job faster!
Resume SEO: Getting your resume to the top
CHICAGO, IL -- More job seekers than ever before are finding jobs and applying to them online. In most cases, job seekers apply for opportunities by completing online applications and uploading their resumes to employer databases, and job sites. With so many candidates applying for the same positions, employers and recruiters often search these databases using keywords to simplify the selection process and identify top candidates for interviews.
This means that those candidates whose resumes best fit the employers' keyword searches rise to the top and are often selected to be interviewed. Therefore, you could be the perfect candidate, having all of the right experience, education and skills for specific job, but not even get considered by the employer due to the poor positioning of your resume in online search results.
Well, just as search engine optimization (SEO) is applied to websites online to optimize their positions in Google and other search engines' search results with respect to specific keywords, SEO can be applied to your resume. This will help it rise to the top and help you get the interview. Remember that keywords are what will get you to the top of the search results and give you that chance to showcase your skills and talents in an interview!
Get Googled to get recruited and land a job faster!
SAN DIEGO, CA -- Each day, more and more recruiters and hiring managers use search engines to find resumes. According to a recent study, as many as 80% of all recruiters use the major search engines to source and evaluate potential candidates for their open positions. Did you know that people recruited for a job earn 15% more on average compared to someone who applies? So, are you getting Googled?
If you are like most job seekers you are not. We recommend trying a new service called Climber.com Premier. Climber.com Premier is a job search program that builds you a Professional Online Resume that's Search Engine Optimized for your unique skills and background.
They guarantee that your "Online Resume Profile" can be found by thousands of recruiters searching on Google, Yahoo! and all the other major search engines. To get Googled and recruited for your next job opportunity, sign up today for your risk-free trial at Climber.com.
Sound advice for those switching jobs
LINCOLN PARK, NJ -- In today's tight job market, many people are thinking about changing careers. Unfortunately, changing careers is easier when the job market is strong. Here are some tips that will help you be that person:
Look at what you like to do and what you do well. Take the time to discover what you value, what interests you, how your personality plays a role in your career and inventory your skills. Focus on what employers need and what will attract their interest in your unique talents and skill. Often, the best way to change careers is in steps, leveraging what you have done in the past while demonstrating your ability to do other things.
Going back to school may be a prerequisite for changing careers. It's also important to be current in the field you want to move into. You should understand the language used in the industry and brush up on your skill set. The most likely way career changers will find new employment is through the people they know. People are more likely to take a chance on someone who comes through a recommendation. With preparation, persistence and the right job search strategy you can network your way into that new career.
Online universities offer convenience and higher pay
NEW YORK, NY -- According to the U.S. Census Bureau the difference in lifetime earnings between a high school diploma and bachelor's degree is a million dollars. Add on a master's degree and you can expect to earn an additional half a million dollars in earnings. Those with professional degrees earn much more - about 4.4 million dollars during their working life.
Jennifer Day, Chief of the Education and Social Stratification Branch at the U.S. Census Bureau says, "In 1999, average annual earnings ranged from $19,000 for high school dropouts, to $26,000 for high school graduates, and $45,000 for college graduates and $99,000 for the holders of professional degrees. That includes medical doctors, dentists, veterinarians and lawyers.
If you think that the only way to earn a degree is to spend gobs of money and traverse across a complicated college campus, taking anywhere from two to eight years to get your Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's or even doctorate degree...think again. With advances in technology, you can now get your degree online, from an accredited university in your spare time and from the comfort of your own home. To learn more about available schools & programs, and instantly request complimentary course catalogs of the schools you like, follow this link.
Career Tools Highlighted in This Issue:
- Resume Rabbit - Saves you time! Work smarter to land a job faster and beat the competition.
- Resume Mailman Get the inside track on unadvertised jobs.
- Climber.com - The premier job search program Get Googled and recruited for your next job opportunity!
- Find The Right School Today Online universities offer convenience and higher pay
