Tip from a job seeker: Whew! I got a part-time job
SACRAMENTO, CA -- Though I have yet to find the job of my dreams, some positive developments have occurred since I began my full-time job search back in January 2010. I was selected for a part-time job in my local area. The position has nothing to do with my industry (music, PR or entertainment), but I am just thrilled to be working anywhere at all. Furthermore, I will have the opportunity to be interacting and networking with other working professionals.
I had recently reached the point where I was starting to feel very frustrated. It was as though all of the jobs that fit into my career goals were inaccessible. I was getting very few responses even from the unpaid internships I was applying for! Now, I feel like a weight is lifted off my chest. With a part-time job, my options have opened up even more. And because I still have a lot of free time and my schedule is flexible, I'm looking to take up an entertainment industry internship during the time that I am not working.
Now that I know I will be earning some income, the idea of doing an unpaid internship seems much less daunting. Additionally, I know that this is a step in the right direction. I'm still actively looking for full-time job in my area of interest and when I find that perfect position, I will already be accustomed to being on a schedule, as opposed to having to go from full-on vacation mode to full-time work mode.
Search for part-time & full-time from one place!
LOS ANGELES, CA -- With a new service called MyJobHunter, you can search all top career sites at once & apply to all matching jobs with one click. Just enter your search criteria, review the matching jobs and select the ones you want. Then, click a single button and you'll instantly apply to all selected jobs with your resume and cover letter (without having to log into each job site separately).
Click another button and you can automate the whole process! MyJobHunter can remember what you searched for, search for it again each day, and AUTOMATICALLY APPLY FOR YOU to new jobs matching your criteria. Review jobs in advance or put searching & applying on auto-pilot. The choice is yours.
You'll also get an application history report that makes follow-up a breeze! It shows the jobs you were applied to, full job descriptions, employer contact info, and application dates. You can even add personal notes to each job! This service is proven to reduce hours of job searching and resume submitting to just minutes. Simply upload your resume, enter your job search criteria and let MyJobHunter take it from there. To find part-time or full-time work faster, visit MyJobHunter.com today.
A key part of job hunting
MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- After two days of wringing out my brain like a sponge taking the bar exam, I was totally shocked when a networking contact emailed me about a hot job prospect. I was fortunate enough to land an interview. Unfortunately, however, after a week of frantic email checks and constantly checking my cell phone, the position was offered to the other candidate. The loop on my emotional roller coaster took a subterranean dip and my daydreams of joining the well-coiffed professionals on the train to work were replaced with nightmares.
Thus, while I prepare myself to spend the colder months callusing my fingertips as I scour the Internet for legal work, I know I'm going to get depressed and anxious. I'd like a job tomorrow, but I want to keep myself busy if one doesn't come till spring. That's why I'm committing myself to getting regular exercise, even when it feels like a waste of time that I could be spending panhandling or chasing down ambulances. And if I may, I'd encourage anyone else in my position to do the same.
Exercise has many benefits in combating depression and improving brain chemistry. Find a form a vigorous movement that appeals to you. Practice it 3-5 times a week and watch your mood improve. Good luck job hunting ... and if you miss an opportunity or start to feel overwhelmed, consider an enjoyable form of exercise as the fastest path to fresh perspective and motivation to keep you going in your job search.
Ways to secure your current job search
AUSTIN, TX -- No two ways about it: You've got to put yourself out there to get a job. But in this era of electronic data breaches and identity theft, how secure is the information you're providing potential employers on your resume and other documents?
In this tight market, many job hunters are often too willing to accommodate requests for information from potential employers. Ellen B. Vance, senior consultant at Titan Group, an HR consultancy in Richmond, Va., recommends that, before posting your resume online or receiving a job offer, job seekers should omit any fields on job boards and company applications that ask for sensitive information (such as a Social Security number). It's OK to leave that blank and say you'd be happy to provide that at the time of hire. There's nothing a prospective employer needs that data for. Candidates should also consider omitting their personal home address from their resumes. Most job hunters are being contacted by an email or by phone these days.
All job seekers should be looking carefully at the job listings to which they're applying to. To identify legitimate job listings, use reputable sites and look for job postings that identify the company posting the listing. If you're not sure whether it's a bona fide (listing), send a request for additional information.
Confidentially post your resume - quickly & easily
SAN DIEGO, CA -- While the job market is very competitive right now, there are still millions of jobs being offered by hiring managers who search all of the top career sites. Sure it may take some time, but posting your resume on all the top career sites and niche job boards will give you better exposure than your competition.
If you want the benefit of maximum exposure, but don't want to spend 60 hours researching and filling out website forms, consider letting a service like Resume Rabbit do the work for you. This useful tool helps you organize your search efforts and saves you time, while allowing you to focus on networking strategies. Just fill out one easy form and in about 15 minutes you'll be posted on 85 top career sites like Job.com, CareerBuilder, Net-Temps, Dice and more.
If confidentiality is a concern, use Resume Rabbit's new confidentiality feature. Your resume can be seen, however, no one will see your name, street address or phone number. Whether you do it by hand or use a service like Resume Rabbit, creating accounts on all the best career sites will give you access to millions of jobs and exposure to 1.5 million employers and recruiters daily. To land a job faster and beat the competition, just go to:
ResumeRabbit.com.
Get proactive! Increase your ability to get hired
CHICAGO, IL -- Job seekers need to take proactive steps that show their professionalism in today's competitive job market. One way job seekers can increase their ability to get hired is by conducting a "background check" to include on their resume and cover letter. In today's recruitment world, pre-employment background checks are a favorite tool used by hiring managers, and more often than not decide who is offered a job.
By conducting these background checks, you can verify employment information, and any mistakes. Successful job seekers take this information and market the results on their resumes and online professional profiles (LinkedIn) to stand out from other candidates. Unfortunately, many job seekers get an uneasy feeling when they hear the words "background check." While the thought of employers learning all about their past can be uncomfortable, if job seekers do their own background check, they can ease their mind about what a potential employer may discover.
More important, any mistake job seekers find on their records may be corrected before someone misinterprets the error. Avoid the tragedy of a potential employer running a background check and seeing incorrect information that could cost you the job. If an employer sees that a job seeker already has a thorough background check completed, that job seeker stands a better chance at landing an interview over the competition.
How to ensure a potential employer's trust
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Let's face it. In today's economic environment, it's imperative to use every advantage you can to get an interview. With so many people currently out of work, your resume is often buried among 100's of other candidates applying for the same position. And some of those applicants are using exaggeration, or even deception, to get an interview. So, you swear you have nothing to hide?
That's a good thing these days, because more likely than not, your potential employer will be digging into your past. It almost makes you wish you could get your resume stamped with a seal of approval, doesn't it? A new service, MyTruSeal, does just that--a seal of approval confirming your background, experience and personal integrity. They offer you a way to showcase your credentials, while increasing your chances of landing more interviews.
MyTruSeal is a simple, yet affordable, service that provides you and hiring managers a report verifying your clean criminal record, driving history, educational degrees and more. Once the background screening is complete, your MyTruSeal report is stored on a secure server where you and potential employers can access it. All you need to do is add a simple hyperlink on your resume and cover letter. When someone clicks the link, the MyTruSeal report automatically displays, providing up-front validation of your credentials! Give yourself an edge over the competition and land more interviews by visiting MyTruSeal today.
Job seekers resort to unconventional methods to stand out
NEW YORK, NY -- According to a recent story on CNN.com, job seekers are resorting to unconventional methods to stand out, which isn't surprising with unemployment at its highest rate in 25 years and more than five candidates battling for each job opening in the United States. A survey compiled by online jobs site CareerBuilder, that quizzed 2,500 hiring managers and HR professionals, showed that almost a fifth (20%) report seeing more unusual tactics from job seekers this year, compared with 12% last year. These "tactics" are as varied as they are amusing:
- A wife created a website to draw employers' attention to her jobless husband.
- A laid-off worker rented a billboard featuring his photo and the words: "Hire Me."
- One candidate sent a hiring manager a shoe with a resume to "get my foot in the door."
- Another wrapped his resume like a present to show that his skills were a "gift to the company."
Career Tools Highlighted in This Issue:
- MyJobHunter - Job Search Engine Tool Find part-time and full-time jobs all from one location.
- Resume Rabbit - Saves you Time Save time and get your resume on over 85 career websites.
- MyTruSeal - Background Screening Give yourself an edge over the competition and land more interviews.
