Daily Job Hunt Journal

While most people are used to do work within the cubicle, there are those that feel more productive when there are no desks around. Or if there is, they are not solely bound by them.

There are a lot of no-desk jobs in the employment market these days. If you love the outdoors and have a fear of desk, then why not start a career that is mobile and does not chain you to the cubicle.

I know of three no-desk jobs that are not only lucrative but also allow you to move as much as you want:

1. Nursing. Nurses patrol hospital rooms to look after the welfare of their patients. They are also on-call every time there is an emergency or surgical operation that needs their assistance.
2. Teaching. Contrary to popular belief, the work of a teacher is not confined in the four corners of the classroom. Teachers use the office, the outdoors and many other places as venues for interaction and learning among students.
3. Flight Attendant. Needless to say, flight attendants get to see different places each time the airplane lands. Their pay is not only good but they also get to enjoy airline perks and privileges.

Here’s something for you to much on while you’re unemployed, “Only three to five percent of job seekers find employment through online job sites.” Whoa, now that’s a depressing statistic for those unemployed right now. How do you make sure you’re on that three percent?

Companies receive a lot of applications through job sites; and the bigger your company, the more resumes you get. So instead of hiring people to look at each resume, they do keyword searches o the whole database of applicants.

What does this mean for you? If you don’t place enough of the keywords they’re looking for in your resume, then you might as well not submit it at all because there would be no way they can filter that many applications. What you do then is to know the keywords associated with the job opening and ensure that the resume you send would have enough of them.

Going through old job ads and getting a job may seem to be impossible, but it does happen! Normally, you’d just browse over these openings and move on through to the new ones.

However, most jobs are posted once and never given “refreshed dates” as this would mean more expense for the company. A new post for the same position would not be good for the company, so usually they just leave it there as it is and keep mum about it. There might be even be a chance that the the chosen candidate decided to not take the job. So what’s this to you?

It means that these jobs may still be open and available. So don’t be afraid to apply for these old ads.

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Job hunt strategies help job seekers get the job they want. All you need is focus and determination to get yourself closer to your dream job. Here are three job hunt strategies that you should follow:

1. Visualize. Set specific goals and work to pursue them. Never get discouraged by setbacks.
2. Be Enthusiastic. This means you should not get frustrated over a failed job application but instead take it as a step forward to your dream job.
3. Always find time to relax. A job hunt can be exhausting. Do yourself some favor by replenishing the lost energy. Remember that you are trying to sell yourself to employers, so taking good care of yourself is a priority.

Who doesn�t need a job? Yes, we all need one. That is why we continuously seek new job opportunities, shift to a different career, upgrade our skills and pursue higher studies.

Job hunting is a hard task. While some people find it easy to look for a new job, others take some time before landing jobs.

But before you lose hope and back out, let me tell you that there are job hunt strategies that work. They are not temporary, though. You have to incorporate it in your lifestyle so you don�t lose them after you get a job. Soon, you�ll see yourself accustomed to these positive habits and before you know it, you are already making huge strides in your job hunting. (to be concluded)

New regulation by the government that was prompted by the recent controversies in the business world, that stretched as far as Wall Street are boosting the needs for accounting jobs. The need to properly document and maintain accurate records is of utmost importance for compliance with the many new laws regarding financial statements and records that had to be done in a very detailed manner. Even the stock market was hit by the reforms which had companies required to store and keep financial records for as long as 5 years but the time period varies according to the area of business.
The boom is also due to the need for proper money management and monitoring which is the job of accountants as well as interpreting these data for future business strategies. The realm of business will never be the same again for as money gets tougher to get by, more stringent monitoring systems are being put in place. Good for the many accountants who have lost jobs, they have fall back careers to choose from that may just bring them through this recession.

Accessing job sites while at work can be a stressful thing to do, yet a lot of people do it. You and even your boss does it, so don’t feel too guilty. However, we suggest that you pick your time carefully just to be sure that you still have a lot of time to do your work and that no one can see you.

When the Recruitment Manager calls, we suggest you reschedule. So you send in that resume and then a call goes through: it’s the company you’re applying for! Instead of whispering during your phone interview, we suggest that you reschedule it during lunchtime or after working hours.

Timing is everything.

Employment gaps usually pose a problem to most job seekers. While there are valid reasons why people get employment gaps such as attending school and having health problems, it is still something that every job seeker should deal with in a wise manner. Employment gaps can be filled in using valid fillers such as volunteer work.

When you do volunteer work while unemployed, it is understandable that your time is not idle and your productivity remains high. It is not necessary that you get paid or not, what matters most is that you get to learn something from doing it. Volunteer work then gets recognized as part of your work experience. Remember that most companies usually get interested in people with volunteer work entries in their resumes.

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With the US economy nearing recession or so some reports have indicated, uncertainty in the employment world is certain. Job hunting, then, becomes quite hard especially for beginners.

Recession or not, in order to keep yourself afloat through the downturn, you have to remain optimistic and employ some strategies. Due to economic uncertainties, those who are receiving a regular paycheck may want to adjust their approach by going to interviews during lunch break or do some part-time work during your free hours.

For job seekers, the problem at hand could be made less-complicated by keeping your spirits high, getting more connected than ever (through networking) and tailoring your resume to the needs of the present time.