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Admittedly, I’m not a huge fan of spending hours online trying to find a job. I’ve found that sites like Monster and CareerBuilder, while a valuable resource, lead to job search frustration and disillusionment faster than more effective search strategies like networking and directly targeting preferred companies.
But that doesn’t mean I’ve given up on the web entirely. Here are my favorite ways to strategically use the web in your job search and boost your chances of success. (more…)
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They went through a tough 15-week interview to “win” the opportunity of their lifetime to work with Donald Trump. Hear from their direct experience on what tips, ideas and strategies they can provide to you if you either are looking for a job or you want to excel in your career.
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I received an e-mail from someone who is interested in a company’s return policy after layoff.
Dear HR Guy,
I was laid off from a company back in November, they laid off 20
employees. I was a team manager and I had one staff member that went also. Now the company is doing better and I’ve noticed ads in the paper for different positions. One of the last is an HR recruiting position. Are there any guidelines that companies follow in regards to calling back employees in a different position. Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Laid off and waiting for the call
Dear Laid off,
Sorry to hear about that. Getting laid off is no fun.
On to your question, do companies have guidelines they follow to call back on employees in other positions that they’ve previously laid off? I have found that only in rare cases do companies have any strategy for rehiring after taking an economic dive (unless they do it often). Even more so, considering other people for different positions.
The real question is whether working for a company that is just recently recovering is a good idea for you personally. Or whether or not being an HR recruiter for a company regaining momentum is a risk you’re ready to take. If this company has the risk of hitting the ropes again, an HR recruiter can be the first person to go. Even though HR is seen as a relatively secure area in the corporate field, recruiters are sometimes seen as expendable during economic downturns.
If you feel comfortable with all of that though, I encourage you to contact the hiring manager by phone to show interest in the position. Bypassing the standard application method is probably appropriate at this point.
Originally
from YourHRGuy.com
by Your HR Guy
on May 17, 2007, 1:30AM
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Q: I’ve decided to move closer to my family and prefer to find a job before I do. Any tips on how to conduct a long-distance job search?
- Submitted by Faye Peppier, Beaumont, TX
A: Dear Faye,
Today’s technology helps make remote job hunting easier than ever before, and so will these handy tips. Even though changing towns, homes and jobs at the same time can really tilt the stress scale, millions of people do it every year-and you can, too!
Do your homework. Do as much research about your target market as you can, including identifying major area employers, traffic and commuting patterns, mass transit options and any dominant industries in the area.
Leverage your contacts. Do you know anyone who already lives and works in your new location? If so, ask them about potential job opportunities, best places to network, top employers in the area and any useful local knowledge they may have.
Subscribe to the paper. Call the newspaper in your target market to obtain a short-term or Sunday-only subscription so that you can read the local classified ads-or try to access them online through the paper’s Web site. You may even find job fairs that you might be able to attend.
Contact a staffing company. Submitting your resume and application to a recruiting and staffing company in the area can get fast results. They may offer temporary positions at some of the area’s top employers, temp-to-hire positions that can lead to full-time work, or even place you in a permanent position immediately. Spherion®, for example, has more than 650 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. For an office in your target market, visit our Web site at www.spherion.com/corporate/offices.jsp or call us toll free at 866-456-4357.
Plan a premove visit. If you can, visit your new location before you move-to conduct informational or initial interviews with potential employers or attend a significant job fair. Mention the dates of your planned trip in your letters or e-mails so that, if the employer is interested, they can arrange an interview during your visit. Make sure you pack as many interviews as possible into your trip.
Most importantly, if things don’t fall into place before you move-don’t worry. Finding a job is usually easier once you actually live in a place. And, of course, you’ll have the added advantage of having done your homework already!
Good luck to you!
Seymour
Originally
from Spherion Career Blog - The Big Time
by Seymour Jobs
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Job hunting requires hard work and a smart strategy, internet or no internet. However, we all know (perhaps no one better than our blog readers) that technology can enhance your job search process. Here are four quick reminders about how to optimize your cyber hunt for the best job or position:
1. Put first things first. As with traditional job hunting, update and polish your resume. Revise your resume weekly so that it appears higher in an employer’s search results. You can create “confidential” resumes, which allow employers to see your experience but not your name. Label your resume appropriately - how you name your resume can impact how often it is viewed. An employer is much more likely to click on a resume title “Senior Financial Consultant” than on one titled “Sam’s Resume.” Most resume postings must be made in ASCII (plain text). Online sites can help with this.
2. Use proper ‘netiquette.’ Think before you send a message, and realize the impression you are making. Electronic correspondence requires the same level of professionalism as traditional methods. Avoid being too casual when online. Keep the length of your message reasonable, and use correct grammar and spelling. The way you communicate using email is just as important as the way you communicate face-to-face. You must have an acceptable email address (i.e. your name/initials@xxxx.com). Do not use email addresses that are unprofessional, too casual or just have no relevance (like BigMomma@yahoo.com).
3. Mega sites. Start browsing mega career sites that offer multiple resources and services for free. Network through bulletin boards , newsgroups and user groups . Set up job search agents on all the sites you visit to receive the latest openings as soon as they are listed. Job search engines alow you to search many of the major job databases at once. Though helpful, don’t limit yourself to posting your resume or applying only to jobs you find on these major job sites.
4. Niche sites. Search the niche job sites in your respective profession. Search local job sites and Chamber of Commerce sites. Check the newspaper Help Wanted ads, both online and off. Some employers still only use the classifieds offline to advertise job openings so be sure to use every available resource.
Using technology when job hunting helps, but is should be used as a set of tools. The most effective strategy is to use a variety of job seeking methods. Make finding you as easy as possible for the employer whether that is through technology based or traditional methods.
Originally
from Spherion Career Blog - The Big Time
by Karen Person
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