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1
Feb
Posted in Business by anabel |
Job searching is one of the hardest times of our life. At first we do not know where and how to start. We are sometimes very cautious to scam. Job-hunting is not that easy particularly to those who are newly graduates. They do not know the tools in searching a job and still no idea of the ways and moves of the scam.
Today, this article is going to discuss the tools and tips in searching a job. What are the effective means in searching job and the ways to identify if the offer is true or not. Here are the some of the tools in searching a job.
- The newspapers – there are many companies who are placing their ads to the broadsheets, as they considered this as the most effective tools. There are many respondents in newspapers, they believed that many job hunters read and trusted this.
- Online posting – there are many sites who are offering free advertisements online. Some do collect minimal amount, but majority offer it free. We should be careful with some offer. Do your research; it is not bad to be safe.
- Television banner ads – Some companies posted their job opening to television.
- Radio ads – If you have an interest listening to radio, then be more attentive in listening to their advertisements, companies sometimes do announce their employee needs to the radio.
There are many advertisements offering a job. Sometimes we are not aware that they are only cheater. The best thing to do is to research the organization’s background. Check the kind of industry and everything you need to know in one company. Second thing to be alert is when they are asking for some money. In normal situation, those who are offering for local jobs do not solicit for any penny for it is illegal to the Department of labor code.
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26
Jan
Posted in Business by anabel |
What are the things to do and not do while still employ and looking for another opportunity? You are tired in your job and want another opportunity. You feel that the job is not interesting anymore. There is a feeling of in need in improvement in your career. In other words, you want another job and better opportunities but do not want to be idle and loosen your job.
When the time comes that you finally decided to quit with your work, the next thing to do is to apply for another job. Particularly when we have dependents that needs our financial support. Many of us try to pass applications to other employer while employed. The question with this is would applying while employed to other companies is not good thing to do, is it against with the company rules?
Things that should avoid in job hunting while employed:
- Do not use company resources in pursuing your applications with other companies. Things not to do are; do not use company computer in passing your resume and do not use company landline or any phone to follow up your application
- During your interview, do not state any bad things that may destruct the image of your present company
- When hired by other company, follow the company rules in the set time frame of looking for the replacement
- Make sure that you turnover everything with the one who will replace you and clearly explained with him / her all of the job descriptions, deadlines of reports, etc.
- Say your goodbye properly. Do not do anything that may destruct your professional and personal relationship with your employer and co-workers.
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Numerous people have lost their jobs. A person can’t help but think that flashy and outrageous is the way to get noticed. There are several ways for you to hunt a job, or either way let the job find you.
Start a blog
Find a subject you’re knowledgeable about and start writing. Compose articles that illustrate your command of the topic and that can serve as resources for someone. Over time you’ll accumulate an impressive collection of work, says Lauren Milligan of ResuMAYDAY, a company that helps job seekers craft résumés.
Blogs like this will attract a lot of readers; just keep it concise and honest.
Facebook
Even though social networking isn’t the technology fledgling it once was, it’s still new on the scene in terms of job seeking. We hear about people who get caught lying on their Facebook profiles, but people are getting hired via networking sites, too. You can use your education and work history fields to create a new form of résumé. Search your friends list for valuable contacts or join professional networks that can help you find a job or at least get the word out that you’re looking.
Twitter
On Twitter, which is a different kind of networking site, you can leverage contacts in the same way, only you can Tweet about your job hunt and people can stumble upon your profile more easily.
Those are just some easy steps to keep companies to check you out. Don’t forget that people will appreciate you for your honesty and determination.
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18
Dec
Posted in Business by gracelim |
Last year’s recession was quite a difficult time for everyone. People have to loose their jobs, move to different places and apply for another. Although it is very difficult, never give and find a way to rediscover yourself and get a good start. Denene Brox gave us some informative advices on how to handle situations such as recession and employment.
Unemployment can bring on a range of emotions including anger and fear. If you have been unemployed for weeks or even months, it’s not uncommon to eventually become bored. Unemployment also brings the gift of time, and if you play your cards right, you can use the abundance of time in your day to learn new skills, network, or even change careers.
Volunteer for a committee.
Volunteering for a committee is an excellent way to give back to your community while working alongside others in a laid-back atmosphere. Look for committees that attract professionals in your industry so that you can make contacts. Committees meet anywhere from several months to a year or more — helping you form lasting relationships. Be sure to add your volunteer work to your resume. Serving as a chair will showcase your leadership skills to potential employers.
Join or start a networking group
Another good way to stay connected to the business community is to join a networking group. In most cities and towns there are local chambers of commerce and industry associations that are open to individuals. Before investing in a membership fee, attend one or two events to be sure that you feel comfortable and that you will make valuable connections. Consider all fees associated with each group.
Job hunt
While these are all great ways to keep busy and beef up your resume, don’t forget to spend time job hunting for your next gig. With all of your new skills and connections, you’ll be ahead of the pack in your search.
These are some of the ways for you to keep your resume updated and impressive. when you volunteer you find ways to divert yourself. Job hunts also keeps you on track on the daily happenings in the society. All this can help you in achieving unity with yourself during the recession.
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3
Jun
Posted in Career, Jobs and Careers by Damien |
IT Jobs for Graduates, http://www.itjobsforgraduates.com, has launched an initiative called ‘Be Your Best’, http://beyourbest.itjobsforgraduates.com, offering job hunting tips and advice for IT graduates and students during the current economic downturn.
The first site dedicated to IT recruitment for interns and graduates, IT Jobs for Graduates works with some of the UK’s leading employers and IT recruitment agencies, helping candidates to find the right jobs. The website offers 1,800 internship and graduate programmes, as well as entry level vacancies on behalf of recruiters.
‘Be Your Best’ has been created to arm students and graduates looking for IT jobs with useful industry insight. The information is designed to help them stand out from the crowd and market themselves in the best possible way to potential recruiters, during the recession.
Following feedback from IT managers and recruiters, the team at IT Jobs for Graduates has created a knowledge centre. And, throughout May, June and July 2009, it will be releasing a series of articles offering tips and advice on areas including:
- How to make the most of networking opportunities
- What the best IT certifications are
- Managing your own brand
- The reality of the current IT internship/graduate recruitment market
A micro-site has also been launched, http://beyourbest.itjobsforgraduates.com, where students and graduates can provide their feedback, by sending in their stories and videos on something they did to really stand out from the crowd. And, updates for the campaigns will be going on to a twitter page, http://twitter.com/itjobs4grads, and also via the IT Jobs for graduates Facebook group ‘IT begins here’.
In conjunction with the online support, IT Jobs for Graduates will also be holding seminars at selected universities across the UK throughout June. Here, the team will run presentations and provide face-to-face advice on how students can ‘Be Their Best’, they will also provide mini CV workshops.
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25
Mar
Posted in Business Administration, Career by Damien |
With unemployment on the rise, job seekers are welcoming all the help they can get. And with that in mind, it looks like CareerBuilder will be answering the call as the editors of CareerBuilder announced a no-nonsense handbook that tells workers of all ages and all stages of their careers and everything they need to know about landing a great job and navigating through the workplace. CAREER BUILDING: Your Total Handbook for Finding a Job and Making it Work provides some of the best-kept secrets of job hunting effectively, career troubleshooting and transitioning into new career paths.
Expanding on CareerBuilder’s most popular articles, CAREER BUILDING is filled with insightful statistics and advice from top experts on making yourself indispensable as a candidate or employee. It includes a variety of good and bad examples of resumes, thank-you notes, networking letters and emails to bosses. It also contains information on how to leverage social media, build rapport, strengthen skill sets and make yourself visible. You can also find warning signs to watch out for in the workplace and information on how to prepare for the unexpected.
Career Building offers expert tips for job-searching in a bad economy, including:
- What to do after a layoff
- How to look confident (even if you have to fake it)
- How to make yourself relevant to a variety of employers
- How to make a bad job work for you (when need be)
The book was published by Collins Business, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, and is available in major book stores across the country. It can also be purchased at amazon.com, borders.com and bn.com.
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10
Dec
Posted in Blogging by Damien |
We all find ourselves looking for new jobs so that we can be able to excel the more when it comes to considering career growth. There are a lot of opportunities out there but the matter of timing is equally important as well. For one thing, it is best to change jobs somewhere in the second to the third quarter of the year. Based on our beliefs, never should it be done on the last quarter. At least that we all believed in.
(Source) Yet job hunters often blow off the holidays because they view it as a dead hiring period. Nothing is further from the truth.
When calling job applicants in December, I’ve often heard: “I can’t believe you called me this time of year.” This doesn’t make sense, since recruiters work a full month, except for the few days they take off around Christmas and New Year’s.
In some cases, candidates resist coming for interviews in December. I’ve heard all kinds of excuses. Some are legitimate: “I’m flying out of town that day.” Many were silly: “We’re going to a party that night and, with the traffic, I don’t think I had better drive in for an interview in the afternoon.”
Apparently, there is logic in this article. However, it still remains if they are indeed feasible and will work to our advantage. On how this will turn out is anyone’s guess. But make sure you hold on to that resignation letter and avoid acting on impulse. You may end up without a job and the evident loser in the end. So be careful in making hasty when it comes to your career.
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22
Nov
Posted in Blogging by Damien |
Everyone needs a job and
job hunting in the latter part of the year may seem to be the least likely time you can get a new job in the market. The last quarter of the fiscal year is usually the season where everyone is expecting to get fat bonuses and getting ready to celebrate the Christmas season. For most
corporate offices, chances are they are likely to be closing their
accounting books and inventories, and of course holding off all new applicants who are seeking employment.
Hence the last three months of they year is always known to be the lean season of job hunting and most likely, you would be better off preparing to look for a new job by February of the succeeding year. Everyone is in a vacation mood hence the reason why you may find it difficult to get that interview and potential consideration for the job.
You can read more here: Job Hunting Myths
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15
Nov
Posted in Blogging by Damien |
There are many reasons why a person may eventually turn to looking for another
job while he is currently employed. Among the top reasons include:
- Compensation
- Job Scope
- Multitasking
- Career Path and Development
- Office Relations
Of course, there could be other reasons that could be added. But ever so often, when asked why a person would want to leave his current job, these would be the foremost common answer to be heard.
Now we all know there are two sides of a story. Sometimes, issues such as insubordination may crop up or a simple greediness when it comes to overall compensation to satisfy the entire way of living a person has would be the real reasons behind.
Regardless, job hunting may be risky and beneficial. One thing that is for sure, if you are going job hunting, be sure to have a reason. If you are happy with your job, then stay put and your calling may be coming soon. There is no reason to look for other jobs if you feel you are fit and content with where you are at the moment.
Read more on job hunting: Discriminating in Job Hunting is Real
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30
Oct
Posted in Blogging, Business Administration by Damien |
While most people looking for jobs are often confident that their credentials are more than enough to impress
recruiters and organizations. But
business owners today have become particular about attire and overall appearance. Overall representation is certainly something that helps uplift organizations and people should start becoming more conscious if they want to land jobs from selected organizations today.
Many would cry foul for this kind of approach but any corporate entity is looking out for how they can be able to project a lasting image. This includes staff representation that includes overall looks and physical representation. It does sound unfair but is really nothing personal when it comes to business.
Read more: Job hunting gets ugly as staff are picked on looks
[tags]staff_representation, physical_representation, job_hunting, jobs, corporate_entity, business_owners, recruiters, credentials, appearance[/tags]
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