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How To Use Google Alerts for a Live Job Search

Posted on 26th August 2010 by admin in Articles

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Another excellent article comes from TheUndercoverRecruiter written by Jorgen Sundberg, known professional in social media, personal branding, blogging, online engagement and digital PR.

Google Alerts is a fine tool provided free by Google for monitoring your online presence. It is very useful for anyone in to Personal Branding as you get alerts sent to you as soon as you are mentioned somewhere on the Internet. Other uses for Google Alerts would be to monitor news about your company, competitors, share prices, weather warnings and so forth. One often overlooked use of this tool is to monitor employers and what new job openings they post, this little article will teach you how to do this…

Read the original article here: How To Use Google Alerts for a Live Job Search

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Andrew Hudson: The Best Job Search Tips Ever… a Comprehensive List

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Posted on 24th August 2010 by admin in Articles

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Here’s another great post that comes from AndrewHudsonsJobsBlog. Marketing, communication professional and career expert Andrew Hudson offers this long list of what he considers most effective career advice.

Over the past several years, I’ve collected a lot of advice and opinions from HR recruiters and from job seekers about what is the best way to go about looking for a new job.
Below is the most updated list of great job seeking tips. Be forewarned – this is an exhaustive (read: long) list but I think you’ll find a lot of nuggets of useful information in here.

Read the original article here: The Best Job Search Tips Ever… a Comprehensive List

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Jobseekers: How to Handle Rejection

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Posted on 23rd August 2010 by Michael Gabriel in Articles

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According to the 2010 study conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor, there will be, at the very least, 5 to 6 people fighting for one vacant position. This means more than 80% of the applicants will be rejected — and you can be one of them.

Admit it, any kind of rejection is bad, especially if it is something you really want for such a long time. Coping will not take overnight either. However, before you start wallowing in self-pity, learn how to deal with it more effectively using the following tips:

• Grieve and get over it.
Many of the so-called experts will tell you to move on. The problem is, since you did not deal with the emotion, it crops up a lot of times. In fact, a lot of people develop a fear of looking for jobs because of their past rejections.

When you are rejected and not that emotionally strong, grieve over it. If you feel like crying, then cry. Don’t bury your sentiments. Even if you’re a macho man or a guy with too many tattoos, letting your emotions out is not a sissy thing.

However, put a limit on when you will allow the pain to hit you. After grieving, pick up the pieces, move on, and look for another job.

• Know it is not your entire fault.
There are many reasons why you are rejected, so stop blaming everything to yourself. For one, there is definitely someone better than you. Your qualifications may have not matched to the needs of the company. Or the firm may be “reserving” you for a much better position.

• Be ready for it.
Of course, it is important to face every challenge with a positive outlook. Nevertheless, do not shut off your mind to negative possibilities, including rejection. It may hurt, but the set expectation will somehow soften the blow.

• Talk to someone.
If it is necessary for you to give off emotional loads, share the experience with someone. Grab a few beers or go out with friends. Spend time with your boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife. Have the warmth of your family over dinner. Allow positive energies to take over the negative ones. Before the day ends, there is a huge chance you will forget the feeling of rejection.

• Assess yourself.
Use the rejection as a chance to evaluate yourself as a potential candidate. Perhaps you definitely need more education or training, or you lack considerable experience. You may even need to improve how you “sell” yourself to employers. Use the experience of rejection as a learning tool. In time, this will increase your self-value.

• Send a Thank You note.
Saying “Thank You!” to someone is an easy thing. But how about saying it to the one who rejected you? It may be the last thing on your mind, but it actually helps. It shows your integrity, level-headedness, and sportsmanship. It also allows you to inform the “rejecter” that you are just around should an opportunity that matches your skill will be available.

• Put everything behind you.
As much as possible, push all the bad memories off your mind, especially when you are going to have another interview. How you feel and see your rejection experience can have a positive or negative impact to your forthcoming interviews.

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Job Seeking: To Search or Not To Search Online?

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Posted on 20th August 2010 by Michael Gabriel in Articles

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Check the different job ads on newspapers, magazines, posters, radio, and TV. Only a few isn’t it? During the 1990s, these media became the haven of job seekers. However, with the advent of the Internet, job seeking took a 360-degree turn.

If you have not noticed it yet, many companies are now publishing their job ads using the power of the World Wide Web. Most of these organizations also encourage their applicants to send their resumes online. There are even others that would compel you to open their database and create your own profile.

Now, the question is – “Can you rely on the Internet when seeking a job?”. Well, the answer is YES! You can depend on the web but don’t spoon-feed yourself. You must still exert effort and determination. Remember, the internet is just a medium – it’s not a sure way to get your dream job.

Watch out for Online Scam Jobs
Read the condition completely. Thanks to the World Wide Web, almost all information you need are available with just the click of the mouse. This includes a long list of job ads from people all over the world. Because of this, you now have plenty of opportunities to choose from.

However, you should be very careful because there are many job-scams found online. These are “positions” that will require you to pay up before you can receive your first assignment. These could also be companies that do not give salaries to their employees after rendering the agreed service. There are also others that will offer you hundreds of job openings — only if you have $20 – $100 to pay.

Fall into these traps, and you are already ripped-off of your money, time, and effort even before you begin working. Click only job ads from reputable websites such as www.Monsters.com. This site has the biggest online job databases to date and it contains millions of resumes from all corners of the globe. Submit one and you could be the next lucky employee.

There are also plenty of false data online. A cunning employer may appear compassionate and fair through his self-created reviews in various websites. He can also create a blog damaging another person’s reputation.

Aside from looking jobs online, you can ask support and help from labor unions and organizations. Most of them have tie-ups with the best companies within the state or even within the country. You can also ask help from your friends, ex-colleagues, family members, neighbors, association and alumni members, and former classmates.

Self-Gratification
It may look tiring, but online job hunting is fun and easy. You only need to have patience, willpower, and the eye for in-demand jobs.

When you’re already employed, nothing beats the words “You are hired” straight from your boss’s mouth. There is the feeling of gratification and fulfillment, knowing you have exerted effort and spent time pursuing the job that you have been longing for.

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Jobseekers, Beware: How to Prevent Working on Scams

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Posted on 18th August 2010 by Michael Gabriel in Articles

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You can blame it on the weak economy and intense competition. The bottom line is, jobs are scarce these days. Thus, jobseekers are forced to be less picky when it comes to employment. The bad news is, some of them fall into a trap of working over job scams.

How do you exactly avoid them? Here are tips you may want to remember:

1. Do not look for jobs on Craigslist.
Okay, let us not put all eggs in one basket. There are still a lot of good stuff in this free ad website; however, it will take some time before you can verify the authenticity of every job post, more so of the poster. If you are hunting for a job online, go to well-established ones with good reputations. It should also be recognized by companies.

2. Ask questions.
It is okay to ask questions, including about your salary, job description, and anything that pertains to your potential work, especially if you are not going to go through any formal interview. The legitimate ones can answer your questions willingly. In fact, many of them will provide you with the details even before you inquire. The fake ones, well, you will never hear from them.

3. Inquire about contracts.
Legitimate companies will ask you to sign a contract or sometimes non-confidentiality agreement. Nevertheless, take a look at the contract. Does it sound fair? Does it list down your responsibilities and the obligations the company has toward you? Does it bear the complete name of the business and address? Can you keep a copy?

4. Stay away from scam-prone jobs.
Some jobs are considered to be prone to scams. This means they are more likely to be false than true. One good example is data entry. Scam-prone jobs will usually ask money from you before you can begin the “work”. This money, as scammers will say, will serve as payment to the teaching / training / orientation materials they will send you.

If you want to do online jobs, you have better chances with writing, graphic designing, medical transcriptioning, and editing, to name a few.

5. Protect your resume and portfolio online.
If you cannot help sharing or exposing your resume online, make sure you protect it. Publish it only on trustworthy resume websites. It’s better if you’ll post it to your own website for added protection. It is common to hear stories of applicants whose works have been utilized without their permission.

6. Ask for recommendations or referrals.
You can save time and effort, and you’ll be less susceptible to scams if you ask friends, family, and former close co-workers if they can recommend a job to you. These people are those you trust and surely would not place you in a situation where you end up getting scammed.

7. Trust your gut feel.
They say that everyone is blessed with a sense of instinct. If you do not feel comfortable with the job, then there is a huge possibility it is your subconscious telling you not to go for it.

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Opportunity with an Ice Cream Truck

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Posted on 29th July 2010 by admin in Articles

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This great and very touching story comes from ReThinkHR written by Benjamin McCall, an HR practitioner with specializations in Business Strategy, P&L, Change Management, OD, and Learning & Development.

I read an article in the Cincinnati Enquirer on Saturday about a 51 year old guy named David Tough. He drives an ice-cream truck for roughly 10 hours a day. He moved out here with his mother because she wanted to be closer to his sister.

He earns 40 percent of what he sells. On good days he has made about $250. But on the bad days, which seems to have occurred more than he would like, he takes in less than $100 (before taxes). In those cases, “You’ve just got to keep a cheery smile and a brave outlook.” Oh and he also has to take a cut out of his pay for use of the van…

Read the original article here: Opportunity with an Ice Cream Truck

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4 Must Have Social Media Profiles for Career Advancers

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Posted on 10th March 2010 by Jörgen Sundberg in Articles

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Where does a jobseeker need to be online to get maximum exposure? There used to be a troika of applications you should be on, this has now turned in to a quartet with Google Profiles joining in on the fun. Here are the fab four:

1. Linkedin

60 million professional users cannot be wrong. Linkedin is the prime hunting ground for recruiters and where every jobseeker must be. Once you have signed up and optimized your profile, the next step is to get active in groups and discussions. Raise your personal brand by becoming an expert in your field, perhaps even starting your own group to promote yourself or your business.

2. Facebook

With over 400 million users, Facebook easily dwarfs Linkedin in terms of users. Most people use Facebook for personal use, to share pictures and catch up with friends. With the advent of Fan pages, increasingly people are seeing the professional value of Facebook as well. The real pros will have different privacy settings for different connections. I recommend having a full profile that you can share with ‘real’ friends, and a limited profile which you can use for business. It goes without saying that the limited profile should be completely employee-friendly.

3. Twitter

The most viral social media channel of them all. Although not boasting as many users, there are no less than 50 million tweets posted daily in the twittosphere. Twitter allows you to follow recruiters and see what new positions they are looking to fill in real time. Tweet under your name or pseudonym, read and share interesting stories from your industry and build up a following. Some people have almost given up emailing in favor of Twitter, you should at least have a presence.

4. Google Profiles

The latest addition to the career advancer’s must-haves. Google recently linked up their Gmail (some 150 million users) and Google Profiles to Google Buzz, which is tipped to rival Twitter for micro-blogging. As it’s a late arrival, I would suggest using Google Profiles as your portal page. You are allowed to list your other online profiles and link to your blog or personal website. A killer feature of Google Profiles is that it’s very SEO friendly, meaning that your properly filled out profile will rank high in search engine results.

Bottom line

These four free social media applications will not only help your job search, they will also allow you to stay on top of the news feed in your chosen field and keep you enlightened. Knowledge is power they say, so use it wisely now!