Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Where the cash at

Your Successful Online Job Hunt

Description:

Online job searching makes finding the right job easier but there are other things you should be doing too.

Content:

Another morning of job hunting lies ahead of you. You pour a cup of coffee and open the paper to the employment section. With a mixture of anticipation and desperation you pick up a stub of pencil and prepare to target and identify some possible job opportunities.

There are less ads to circle this morning and despite the promising words and vague descriptions you have begun to believe that none of these

potential employers will seriously consider you. Perhaps they have family or friends or maybe you'll hear once again "I'm afraid you're overqualified for this position".

After making a few phone calls you try to get into a positive frame of mind. You head out the door, a folder of resumes in one hand and a list of addresses at the next. You will drop off a few resumes and have plans for an interview this afternoon.

Maybe today will be different...

There was a time when a person who wanted to find work had to buy newspaper and look through the classified ads section. The advent of the internet has changed that by creating opportunities for people to work either in a different state or in another country.

It has made the world a smaller place rendering it accessible for anyone with a computer to search for a job and apply to it.

There are many sites that offer such services. All the person has to do is open an account, fill up the necessary fields then submit your resume.

These sites usually ask for pertinent information such as the person's name, age, address, contact number and social security number.

Additional information that will be requested is educational background. Employment history is also another thing that has to be mentioned which includes the job description and highlights that one has experienced during that person's career.

A section in the account will also ask the preferred industry of work, if the person is willing to do field work or open to relocation and the expected salary should one be accepted for the job.

With all the information provided, these sites will then match your qualifications with the jobs available. This service is free and matches can be seen when the person logs on the account or gets a notice via email.

If you think the only way to find a job is to have connections, you may be partly right. With such a demand for employment many jobs never make it to the paper. How can you compete?

NETWORKING

"Leave no stone unturned". Tell friends, family and acquaintances of your job search. These people can give you an 'IN' to their businesses when positions come available.

They may also hear of someone who is hiring and keep you updated on opportunities you may not otherwise have heard about. Their personal referral can also make an impression on the employer in your behalf.

NON-POSTED JOBS

You don't have to wait for a job to be listed in the paper, or even posted on the company board, to apply for work at a company.

Go through the phone book and make a list of companies you'd like to work for. Call and ask if there are any positions available. Ask for the name of the human resources manager or the individual in charge of hiring for the area you are applying to.

Send a resume and direct it to the person in charge of hiring. Write a cover letter that expresses your interest in the company and why you'd like to work for them. Follow up several days later and ask for the individual. Tell them you're checking to see that they received your resume and ask if there are any positions that may become available.

If they are not hiring suggest you'll check back at another time. Often positions are made available unexpectedly and by keeping in contact (without pestering) you may be the first person that comes to mind.

This is not a secret. If you're not taking advantage, someone else will. You can't afford to miss out on making yourself known to employers BEFORE the job posting is made public.

Accessing this hidden job market may open up opportunities you never thought possible. By staying one step ahead of other job searchers you can be sure that your new job is just around the corner!

Author: Dan Farrell

About Author:

Dan Farrell is the owner of many web sites and offers his personal knowledge of successfully marketing online with a free newsletter, Build An eBusiness On A Shoestring. You can subscribe and receive some bonuses at: http://build-an-ebusiness-on-a-shoestring.com

Random related phrase:

where the cash at

Misspelled random related phrase:

wwhere the cash at, here the cash at, hwere the cash at, whhere the cash at, were the cash at, wehre the cash at, wheere the cash at, whre the cash at, whree the cash at, wherre the cash at, whee the cash at, wheer the cash at, wheree the cash at, wher the cash at, wher ethe cash at, where the cash at, wherethe cash at, wheret he cash at, where tthe cash at, where he cash at, where hte cash at, where thhe cash at, where te cash at, where teh cash at, where thee cash at, where th cash at, where th ecash at, where the cash at, where thecash at, where thec ash at, where the ccash at, where the ash at, where the acsh at, where the caash at, where the csh at, where the csah at, where the cassh at, where the cah at, where the cahs at, where the cashh at, where the cas at, where the cas hat, where the cash at, where the cashat, where the casha t, where the cash aat, where the cash t, where the cash ta, where the cash att, where the cash a

No comments: