Job Hunting Links and Suggestions
Another CC poster suggested a thread for Job Hunting links, websites, and suggestions.... and I thought it was a great idea!!!! So ... what are some of your job hunting links and suggestions?
USA JOBS (FEDERAL GOVERNMENT JOBS)
LinkedIn (Professional networking, but job listings and leads too. Good way to connect with old contacts, get industry information, and get noticed by recruiters.)
Tip: Join a professional organization in your field. Not only will meetings provide networking opportunities with managers, but many of them have job listings and placement services as membership benefits.
LinkedIn is a good one!
I found a cool Excel Tips article on the LedgerLink site. Useful for many fields, not just accounting/finance :)
LinkedIn is a good site, but for me after being unemployed for four months....I found I made more contacts and found out about more jobs by networking. You never know...it's not what you know, it is who you know.
"What Color is Your Parachute?"
http://www.amazon.com/What-Color-Your-Parachu te-2010/dp/1580089879/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8& s=books&qid=1255125018&sr=8-1
Explains how to network your way into a job.
Mailing out resumes and job boards like Monster have very low return rates (the expection seems to be IT professionals.) If your job hunting efforts are centered around mailing resumes, posting your resume online, and applying for jobs you find on Monster or in the paper you're going to be out of work for a long time (from someone that has been there.)
The one book I recommend without hesitation.
Go to vistaprint.com and get 250 "free" business cards (I believe there is a slight shipping charge, can't remember the amount.) They may be called business cards, but you can put anyting on them.
Put on it:
Name, phone number, email, & 2-3 lines explaining the type of job you are looking for.
When you talk to someone about looking for work, give them a card. It will be a reminder to them of your conversation, who you are, and what you are looking for. Give one to everyone you meet or know (you never know when some stranger might know of a position that would fit you.)
If you still have all 250 cards after a month, then you aren't looking hard enough for work.
Original Post by lonestar45:
My suggestion. It complies ALL listings from all the job sites into one nice place.
I will agree with Indeed.com - "your one stop shop for jobs" CORNY, but true. Don't underestimate the power of craigslist for jobs too. It costs $25 to list a job on craigslist while it costs hundreds of dollars to post on cb and monster.
guys, how about dice.com ?:)
Original Post by spirochete:
Original Post by lonestar45:
My suggestion. It complies ALL listings from all the job sites into one nice place.
Something similar and Canadian is eluta.ca
I use indeed.com as well. They update hourly and I even have an app on my iPhone for them.
A couple from Canada:
And don't forget to check the websites of places thet you would like to work.
I know a cook who was thinking of taking her kids to Florida. While she was looking up Universal Studios Florida, she found a careers section and they were hiring cooks. She's since gotten laid off, but is still taking the kids to Florida because she will still be recieving benefits, since she's now going there for an interview.
My last two jobs (I've lost two jobs this year) were found on my state's Department Of Workforce Services listing - my husband has also found jobs here.
I also found a great job using online classified ads.
I also recommend using university or college job boards and placement centers if that is an option.
Look at the web-sites for companies you'd like to work for.
Talk to friends who are in the same industry to see if their company is hiring or if they know of other companies that are hiring.
Talk to people at hiring agencies, some I've worked with are ConsultNet and Tech Systems.
**Never choose just one way to look for a job, use every possible outlet you can think of.
I need to ask for a raise. I am a top producer at work but I am afraid to piss off my boss. I need the job but he needs me. Please send me a message in my mail box with sugestions
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