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.
Gone are the days of encoding and printing your resume from Word and snail mailing it to the your prospective company. Now, the unemployed can simply log on and apply for a job using anything from the usual email, to monster.com, and now through Facebook.
Yes, social networking has its uses and gaining employment is just one of them. How does it rate up against one of the premiere job networking sites out there: LinkedIn? According to this article, LinkedIn bites the dust:
But you network on LinkedIN? Great LinkedIN is also a great place for job seekers to network….but the numbers are 1/3 of Facebook. Almost overnight, Facebook has grown to be the 6th most trafficked site on the internet, and the number one site to search for people.
Time to update that Facebook account.
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In order to get a job, some people troll or rather they “participate” or network in forums or comment on popular sites or blogs and then leave their emails just in case someone wants to contact them personally. It’s a way for them to promote their knowledge regarding the topic. Usually, when job headhunters reads them, they immediately offer jobs to these individuals.
However, there’s a negative to putting your email address for everyone to see as you’ll read from the story below:
The result? Well, within a couple of years I was getting over 50 SPAM emails per day. No matter how much filtering I did through Outlook or Thunderbird, such junk still got through. With such a large amount of spam each day, I was “under siege.” Not to mention that I had to filter through all the garbage to find the occasionally relevant email or note from a friend.
Solution? Make your personal email safe by providing the address only when you need to. If you’re going to post any kind of email, input another email account.
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Some applicants forgo writing the cover letter because they think it’s a waste of time and it makes their resume “bulkier”. Actually, it depends on what you’re applying for, if it’s for a blue-colored job go ahead, if it’s for an office-type of job then you should include one.
Here are some tips on how to format your cover letter:
Always use the same heading for your cover letter that you have used in your resume.
Whenever possible, use the hiring manager’s name. This personalizes the document and shows attention to detail.
Include in your opening paragraph what job you’re interested in and a specific reason as to why you feel qualified for this position.
Include in the body of the letter the specific experience, skills or accomplishments from your past that dovetail with the requirements of the new job.
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Getting butterflies before an interview is a normal situation. This can hit both the greenhorns or the veterans of this little game we call interviews; it’s something no one will ever get used to. However, there are some tips to somewhat reduce the tension:
Research for background information on the company. Better knowledge of what the company’s about and its products can definitely help you in forming your answers to questions. Letting the interviewer feel that you know something about their company during the interview can give you good points in the end.
Remember to prepare yourself and your resume. Dress well, be on time and relax as much as much as possible before going in for the interview. Update your resume for any changes, primary examples are contact numbers, addresses, and previous jobs. Ensure that it has no typographical errors in it.
Be open with your past working/educational history. The interviewer is well trained in asking for information regarding gaps in your resume; so you night as well tell the truth. Just ensure that you don’t sound bitter or hostile against your previous company or school.
Some people are just not fond of classroom atmosphere and the pressure that comes with it. This is the reason why they resort to different learning methods, those that guarantee the same academic credits without the hassle of a school building.
One learning method that’s far from the hustle and bustle of campus is distance learning. It is an effective alternative to the traditional way of getting education. According to a report by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the number of institutions offering distance learning has grown dramatically in recent years. It only meant that more and more people, including those that are already part of the labor force and want to improve themselves, appreciate academic innovations.
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If you think your job search ends when you get to receive a job offer, think again. The truth is, the challenge has just started. The next thing to do after a job offer has been laid down for you to get or reject is to assess things. Before giving a yes for an answer, take time to look at the different factors that could affect your work experience with the company.
You can start by looking at the company’s goals. From there, you’ll be able to tell if it champions the cause of its workers or is simply operating for profit’s sake. After getting all the information you need, visualize yourself working for the company. If job satisfaction based on that visualization is high, then you can be assured that the job offer is a blessing.
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In this technology-driven world, it comes as no surprise that people have to keep up with the changes occurring in society. From the way we communicate to how we get things done at home and at work, technology plays a lead role.
Job hunting has become easier with the advent of the Internet. Today, job seekers only need to locate jobs online to find employment. However, as jobs become more accessible, competition becomes stiffer than ever. To improve your chances of getting hired, I suggest you develop your IT skills.
Keep in mind that being computer literate is not enough. You may opt to take courses in programming, publishing, graphic design and web development, them being in-demand IT skills that have a secure place in almost every industry today.
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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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If you happen to be abreast of current events, the fact that the US economy has slowed down must have already reached you. Of course, this bad state of the US economy is supposed to affect everything else, from businesses and financial institutions to the employment market and households.
In a commentary, John A. Challenger of CSMonitor.com, a multimedia website funded by a church, believes that the US labor market is in mild recession, an opinion that is far from the overreacting public’s viewpoint that the US economy is facing a worse financial crisis.
I think Challenger has a strong point here. Despite the recent job cuts, unemployment rate went down last month. With the government, through the Federal Reserve, working hard to combat recession, I know there is hope. We just really need to be optimistic and keep our productivity at the highest level.
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