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Proper Job Search Etiquette Can Start During the Holidays

How would you like to wake up on some morning in early January, a solid job offer in hand, while the rest of the job seekers are just getting started on their search? Do you think it's too late for that? If so, you're almost right. But if you get started immediately, you can get your foot squarely in the door while everyone else is out shopping, drinking egg nog or worse yet, lamenting the Layoffs, the Stock Market, and whatever doom and gloom news that gets circulated. Contrary to the popular refrain, "the holidays" are a golden time to look for a job, and a number of opportunities will be gone if you wait until after the New Year.

But attitude means just about everything too if you are working or have been laid off and are seeking new opportunities. Remember that for most jobseekers it's bad etiquette to appear desperate or needy to any contact or employers. Wendy Calson, an executive in transition said this: "When I stopped acting so needy and pestering people for employment opportunities and just finding out employers needs and finding ways to fill them my search style yielded more return emails and phone calls." For job search please consider adopting this holiday attitude and core commitment - it's never too early to develop a positive relationship, renew relationships or build new ones. Matt Zelman, an independent executive recruiter said this: "Most jobseekers during the holidays come across anxious, upset and glum. I don't want to hire or consider them based on their bad attitude." So change your attitude before "the holidays" are over. Focus on developing new relationships, starting and keeping outstanding communication habits.

Perhaps it is true that timing is everything, and at any given time of the year, a window of opportunity opens and closes. How do you know the holidays won't open the key relationship, contact or online/offline lead that results in an interview for you? In fact, the year-end crunch may offer significantly more opportunities than other times of the year depending on your industry, where you are looking and hiring trends. Recruiter Matt Zelman: "You hear the headlines of layoffs, but there is a but here. But...hiring managers are often under pressure to fill job requisitions by the end of the year, knowing that their window will close after the first of the year. Companies may have an overt 'freeze' that will cease. Recruiters, like other salespeople, are under pressure to fill their quotas." So are you developing relationships with key hiring managers or just demonstrating through email, online and offline networking how frustrated you are? Now is the time to stay connected, in touch and focused!

If you look at the kind of group think that is out there, what do you suppose most job seekers are doing or saying? Ask them. Most job seekers have already called it quits for the year, resolving to get serious about looking for a job After the Holidays. Media facts back them up. Read any headlines. X Company Announces Layoffs. Who could argue with the headlines? So my advice? Stop looking at the macro headlines? It's the micro-economy that matters - Yours!

So when the masses of job seekers back off it's an opportunity. This narrows the playing field considerably, and it increases the amount of pressure on hiring managers who know that they need to fill positions during December. Also, most people who are out looking for jobs are easily discouraged by the holiday slowdown myth. If you have a solid plan of attack, you can keep your head above the water and attract people to you. This will give you an advantage over the majority of other job seekers. So, the time to hit the job market is now.

However, to pull this off, you must make effectively invest your time. Continue to customize your resumes vs. spraying resumes everywhere. You will need to hone in and narrow your focus to the particular types of employers most likely to urgently need you. Link to them. Develop relationships. Dialogue with them. You'll also need to find a back door, or a quick avenue to accessing a decision maker directly. And you had better have something to say that helps them accomplish their goals. Finally, you'll need a way to find out about advertised and perhaps even under-advertised job vacancies. There are a few simple strategies you can use to accomplish these goals.

1. Have a Plan. Identify your long-term goals and short-term requirements. What are the must-haves about any job offer you will accept? Where do you want this job to lead you? What type of company do you want to work for? How do you see putting your skills to work?

2. Exude Happiness Despite Negative Headlines. Maintain a positive attitude and demeanor online and offline. Confidence is attractive; being in a slump isn't. Get excited about the opportunity you're going to land. That excitement will rub off on the people around you so refine your communication skills online and offline. It'll make the job search process fun and using proper, professional etiquette makes you stand out amongst the desperate masses.

3. Develop an Online Presence. If appropriate for your level of search confidentiality, create a LinkedIn, The Ladders, and association profile if you don't have one already and make sure that all of your information is up to date, appropriate and professional. Any time you learn the name of a hiring manager, look to see if anyone in your LinkedIn network knows that person, and if so, ask for an introduction. Research companies that you apply to on sites like The Ladders and develop a gameplan to research each and every one.

4. Attend Networking Events, Open Houses and Holiday Parties. Not just any networking events, and not every networking event. You'll need to figure out which events will be well attended by people who can connect you with decision makers (or, better yet, events attended by decision makers themselves). But don't carry a sandwich board with your resume on it (unless appropriate)! If you choose to attend any career fairs, be sure to research the names of the companies represented, and find out as much as possible about those companies and their current needs. Social events are times to interview. December is the month for them.

5. Find the Connectors and Properly Communicate with Them. These are the people who know the decision makers, and who have an incentive for connecting you with them. These may be recruiters, or they may be other employees in the same company. You won't know who they are at first, but they'll identify themselves to you if you network effectively. Find proper and appropriate ways to develop relationships.

To act on the time-critical window that opens during "The Holidays", you need to be fully focused on getting to the decision makers directly. You don't have any time to waste. This is why it's so critical to narrow your focus and figure out which types of employers you need to talk to. This is also why you'll need to target your "elevator pitch" to a very specific audience. If you do this, the wrong people will quickly lose interest, and the right people's ears will perk up.

Finally, don't fill out a job application with a company who hasn't heard of you. By the time you fill out a job application, this step should be a formality after the decision to bring you on board has already been made. You also don't have time to sort through online job postings, in the hopes of finding the urgent ones. There are just too many postings and not enough time. And the kind of opportunity you're looking for is unlikely to be publicly posted anyway. The front door approach takes a long time. The trick to getting a great job during the holidays is to squeeze in through the back door with proper communication etiquette only.

The job market is ripe with opportunity during the holiday season so work on the micro economy - YOURS.

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John M. O'Connor is the President of Career Pro Inc. (http://www.careerproinc.com) which specializes in Individual Outplacement Solutions and Career Branding. He is available for questions and consutations at (919) 787-2400. He was the first private practice Certified Federal Job Search Trainer (CFJST) in North Carolina. John is also a Certified Electronic Career Coach (CECC). With a unique fiction writing pedigree with fiction publications as well, he obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Bowling Green State University. He has been featured in the Raleigh News & Observer, The Ladders, Resume Writers Digest, The Gladiator, Execunet, Career Management Alliance Monthly Newsletter, Monster Career News and other national publications such as JIST. Additionally his diversified experience includes serving as a college professor and as a US Army officer.

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Diversity Jobs - A Revolution in the Modern-Day Economy

Diversity jobs have become the norm in the mainstream economy. Nowadays increased attention is being given to diversity in workplace. The labor force of every country comprises people from various racial, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. Employers are accepting the idea of bringing people from varied backgrounds to their companies. The organizations also provide training regarding this issue to its heterogeneous employees in order to build a healthy work environment.

A few decades back only male employees formed the majority of the employee strength. With changing times, companies are recruiting more women. Companies have opened their doors to more women. This has contributed to the organizations' increased productivity.

What do you mean by workplace multiplicity?

Workplace multiplicity centers round the similarities and dissimilarities of people working together in an organization. It leads to exchange of ideas among people of various languages and cultures. Organizations are becoming acquainted with the effectiveness of diversity in workplace and are willing to increase it in the coming years.

Advantages of workplace multiplicity

Multiplicity plays a pivotal role in the company's success and competitiveness. There are some advantages of workplace diversity. They are as follows:

1.Wider service range: Companies with employees from various backgrounds find it easier to provide services on a global basis. This is due to the varied cultural and language expertise of the employees.

2.Additional effective execution: Organizations embracing workplace multiplicity inspire the entire workforce thereby increasing the productivity, profit and the return on investment.

3.Improved adaptability: Diverse workforce also helps to provide varied solutions to allocation of sources, servicing, and sourcing. Since the culture and the expertise that people from varied backgrounds bring to the organization are varied, they find it easier to solve problems that may not have traditional solutions.

4.Varied viewpoints: Workplace multiplicity also increases the variety of ideas and experiences. Various business strategies can also be met through this pool of ideas. Thus workplace diversity helps in increasing the productivity and profits of a company.

The job portals offer various diversity jobs in different categories. Job seekers can browse through these portals to find vacancies and post their resumes. They may seek advice from job-search agents Career fairs are also organized in order to help the job seekers to find his or her ideal job. Job seekers can also seek valuable information from successful professionals attending these fairs. Thus one's background is no longer a disadvantage while looking for a job.

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How Job Fairs Can Work to Your Advantage

Somehow job fairs have become clich?. Many job seekers think that attending job fairs is a waste of time because there are never any good jobs available or they never receive any feedback. The problem stems from job seekers not having a clear objective of what they can gain by attending job fairs and ensuring that they have planned effectively to maximize and achieve desired results.

The planning process includes more than knowing the date, time, and location of the job fair and having a stack of resumes printed and ready to distribute. Planning steps should include the following:

1. Access the job fair's website (most job fairs have one), pre-register, and review the list of companies who are scheduled to participate.

2. Identify the companies you have an interest in and research their websites. You will likely find a list of job availabilities on the site which will give you a jump at knowing what type of positions they are currently seeking to fill and what qualifications are needed. Then when you are speaking to the company's representative at the job fair, you can speak specifically regarding positions that interest you and not simply appear desperate for any available job.

3. While on the websites, look for the company's vision, mission, objectives, and/or the about us page. You want to know as much about the company as you can to get an understanding of their corporate culture and general environment to make sure this is a place you might really want to work.

4. Most people will tell you to bring 15-25 copies of your resume for distribution. On the contrary, you should invest the time to customize resumes based on the companies and available positions that you have researched. This will set your resume and cover letter apart for the sea of other generics. You should also bring a few general copies of your resume in case you discover an opportunity that you did not prepare for.

5. Plan your wardrobe ahead of time (dress professionally) and arrange to attend with a friend if possible. Most people feel less awkward and more confident when they have someone along.

6. Prepare yourself a professional name tag and wear it (not a stick-on written with a Sharpie).

Once people arrive at a job fair they tend to wander somewhat aimlessly around, collecting brochures or information from the vendor's tables. Then they place their resumes in a tray or the assigned spot, engage in a brief exchange with the company representative and move on. The following is what one should do once you arrive at the job fair:

? Before approaching any of the tables, identify where the companies you researched are located in the venue and start with your company of interest where there is the least amount of traffic. The less people you have to compete with, the more time you will have to engage in meaningful conversation with the company representatives.

? Start by introducing yourself and call them by name if they are wearing a name tag. Let them know that you previously researched available positions and want to know if that particular position is still available.

? Also ask about future job availabilities and be certain to get a business card and write on the back of that card any opportunities they tell you may be up-coming.

? Once you have met with your companies of choice, meet with as many other companies as you can and leave them a generic resume. You may come across an unexpected opportunity.

? If actual recruiters are attending the job fair, they will expect you to be prepared to talk about your career objectives, strengths, interests, relevant skills and abilities, why you want to work for their organization, and what experience and value you bring. Steer clear of generic answers that the person standing next to you can give. Tell them specifically about you so that they will remember you.

In addition to meeting with company representatives and positioning yourself for potential employment, a job fair is a great opportunity to make networking contacts. Although many of the attendees are in the job market as well, you may be able to use this to your advantage. Find out about organizations they belong to or future job fairs and events they might be attending which might help you expand your search. The job fair is also a great place to learn about industries and companies you may not have previously considered and to practice your verbal communications and interview skills. Last but not least, it gives you an opportunity to case your competition and see how you measure up. By engaging in conversation with other job seekers, you can learn about their educational background, experience and strengths. You can use this knowledge to strengthen your professional development plan so that you can keep and maintain a competitive edge.

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3 Essential Websites For Sports Job Seekers

In my article you will read and discover 3 essential websites that are all free and contain numerous amounts of information about jobs and how to find them within the sports industry. These jobs are in no particular order; they are just from my own personal experience and my token of free advice for sports job seekers. TeamWork Online is an online job board/applicant system that assists in recruiting for sports organizations. It's quite simple how this website is successful with matching candidates to sports jobs and also assisting with upcoming career fairs in cities that are near you. The website covers a variety of companies and organizations from Comcast to the Atlantic Falcons to Women's Pro Soccer to Fathead and many more. In addition to this website, if you don't know what career best fits your skills, you can use their Career Help tab to sample numerous amounts of job descriptions and read about them to help you learn more about what that career retains.

Another essential website is Sports Job Blog which is a new site available to all users that are looking for jobs within sports organizations. The site is completely free and simple to navigate through for anybody. The site is updated each month to keep new and exciting careers open to the public, to view each incoming job click on the recent posts tab. Sports Job Blog has an individual section just for internships not only pertaining to sports but general business, marketing, finance, research and telecommunications as well. Sports Job Blog offers unique job posts that I didn't find browsing through other sports websites. They offer Minor League Baseball, European Football, Wrestling, U.S. Tennis and Professional Skateboarding. There is also a tab for blogs and blogging to read and share comments about sports. From what I read these blogs are about the skills that you need to help you accomplish securing a job in the sport you want to work in.

Finally, to round off my top 3 sports websites is Sports Links Central. This site is more of a sports industry web directory that aims to provide links to official sites in a variety of sports industry categories. Sports Links Central is precisely sport orientated and comprises sport federations, facilities, media, travel, business, education, entertainment, leagues and teams, goods and apparel, and halls of fame links. This site is overwhelming with information and I found myself becoming diverted easily within minutes. Searching for sports jobs can become quite irritating after the first few job sites and the selection of keywords you use in the search engine but with this site you can find a preponderance of sports websites. Another positive spin about this site is the revealing of which websites have no subscription fee required, because people know free is better in most cases.

None of the websites contain bogus information, or jobs, and I highly recommend you check out all three.

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Employer Presentations and Fairs for Graduates

If you are a job seeker, among the best ways to find a job is to attend employer presentations and recruitment fairs. Here is an introduction on what you can expect in the said events.

Employer Presentations

In order to convince job seekers to apply with a company, most firms hold regular employer presentations. This is their way to showcase what they got and what it is like it is to work for them.

In an employer presentation, you will be familiarized with the culture of the company. This will be your chance to get to know more about the firm that you'll be working for, helping you decide if you want to push through with your application and if the position you're applying for is the right one for you.

In such presentations, they discuss their graduate programs. These programs will educate applicants to learn new skills that will qualify them for the company. There will also be a portion for questions and answers. This event may be followed by refreshment, where the company will serve light meals. This part can be the most exciting because it's the applicant's chance to mingle with both new recruits and senior workers.

Recruitment Fairs

Some companies also conduct recruitment fairs to get new recruits. This can be a great opportunity for you to make initial contacts with them. They may carry out a short interview during the fair to ask more things about you.

In events such as these, you will get the chance to talk to several employers under one roof. It will be like "shopping" for employers. You will know which companies are hiring and what positions are open. It will be best to attend a recruitment fair on the first day to ensure that many positions will still be available.

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Are Job Search Firms the Answer to Your Job Hunt?

Honestly speaking, I am not a big fan of job search firms. I've never submitted my resume to any recruiter and probably never will. I just don't see companies hiring the services of a recruiter during times where almost all of them are cutting costs.

In addition consider that there are a lot of qualified people looking for jobs, the need for recruitment firms is just not there.

I spend a lot of time talking with job seekers in forums and other online venues, and I found out that many of those who sought the services of job search firms are still unemployed.

Some of my friends in the recruitment industry are having trouble finding a job. If they are having trouble finding themselves a job, how can they find you a job?

OK. I figured I'm talking a lot against job search firms here. In all fairness, they do have success stories to tell. In fact one success story is with a colleague of mine who was working for a fortune 200 company when he was recruited to work for a fortune 500 company.

He is an engineer who has a very good track record and 15 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. The recruiter caught him at a time where he was contemplating leaving the job because he was feeling dissatisfied. Talk about timing.

The job search firm specializes in recruiting people for Fortune 1000 companies. The recruiter was very helpful and provided a lot of useful information that assisted my friend in having a successful interview. Including what traits the employer was specifically looking for in a candidate.

Now you may be wondering if I am really against job search firms or if I am promoting them. The answer is neither. They can be helpful, yes, but leaving your fate completely in the hands of others is never good idea. You can't just wait for the phone to ring just because you gave your resume to a recruiter.

In my example, my friend wasn't even looking for a job. It was just good timing on the part of the recruiter. The point is there is a difference between being sought after and hoping for somebody to find you a job.

As many say, don't keep all your eggs in one basket. Diversification of approach and proactivity are keys. As a job seeker, you should diversify and use as many methods that will help you land a job. If you want to use job search firms, by all means do so, but don't rely solely on them to find and get that job for you.

And make sure to choose a reliable firm; one that has a good track record and a roster of success stories. You can ask them about their turn around time, how long before they find you a job? And probably ask who their clients are. This helpful information shows the reliability of the job search firms that you are utilizing.

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Helpful Tools and Career Advice for Scottish Job Seekers

You might have seen a lot of negative press about the jobs market in Scotland, but the situation is getting better and you will actually be surprised by the great range of jobs in Scotland.

If you want to work in Scotland then you want be disappointed by the range of great locations to live. Some of the main cities include Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness and Falkirk. You should spend some time learning about the different cities and deciding where you might like to live. You might also want to look into the job opportunities in your chosen location to see if there is anything that might suit you.

One of the best ways you can find the best Scottish Jobs is to check some of the top Scottish Job boards. The best websites should have a specific job search facility where you can search for jobs in your chosen location. For example, if you are looking for Engineering Jobs then you could search for 'Engineering Jobs in Aberdeen.'

If you want to get an idea of what sort of job industries are prominent in Scotland, then take a look at the sectors listed below. These are the job sectors that seem to pop up on Scottish Jobs boards on a regular basis:

? Accountancy

? Engineering

? Finance and Banking

? Health and Safety

? Customer Service

? Graduate

? Beauty

? PR

? Marketing

? Social Work

? Retail

? Gas and Oil

As you can see, there is a fairly good range of jobs available. You should be able to find something you are interested in. Other useful careers tools that you can use include job email alerts, CV upload facilities, cover letter advice and tips and careers questionnaires and videos.

There are a few Scottish Jobs websites that provide some helpful tips about how to write the perfect cover letter and CV. Some of them might also give you a bit of information about what it is like to work in Scotland and where to look for the best jobs.

There are also some Scottish careers websites that you have to sign up to in order to get the best tools. You might have to register with them to access things like personal job shortlists, tailored careers advice and employer information.

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Job Search Tips - The Pros and Cons of Career Fairs

When it comes to finding a job, you are likely to look a lot of places and this is a good idea. The more places you look, the more jobs you are likely to find. But what about a career fair? It is a good way to find a job or just a waste of your time?

The Pros of Career Fairs

Networking: You will run into many individuals and companies at a career fair. This is a good chance to get out of there and network. Not only can you handout your resume or a business card, but you can also exchange personal information such as a cell phone numbers, email addresses, or twitter names (yes really). In today's society, networking can significantly improve your chances of landing a job. It is all about looking in the right places and having a good resume, but sometimes it is also about who you know.

Learn: You might be surprised how much you can learn at a career fair. Most importantly, you will learn about some local companies that you didn't even know existed. This is great because when you are in need of a job, you are encouraged to examine all of your options. While most hiring companies prefer to post a listing online, some like to have the option to meet interested job applicants in person.

Interviews: All job fairs and the companies who attend them are different. Some aren't even actively hiring right now, but they want to create a good database of resume for later. Some companies are hiring and will just collect your resume; their reps are there to do that collecting and tell all interested job seekers about the position. Best of all is the fact that some companies will do on-the-spot interviews! You might walkout of the career fair with a job or an appointment for a second, more formal interview.

The Cons of Career Fairs

Time: Job fairs are nice to attend because you might walk away with a great job. On that same note, you cannot ignore the fact that they require a lot of time. On average, most individuals are at the average fair for at least three hours. After all, there might be hundreds of booths setup and you want to do more than just run up and hand them your resume; you want to stay and network. If you are unemployed, this time will be well-spent. If you are employed and just looking for a new job, you might find some time problems.

Fees: Lets get one thing clear first, not all career fairs cost money to attend. For example, those that are held in public places like a local mall are typically free to attend. It is typically advised that you don't pay to attend a job fair unless a limited number of individuals are allowed in. As mentioned above, there are no guarantees so you might not want to take the risk.

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Five Mistakes Job Seekers Make on Their Resumes

I think I'm beginning to sound borderline preachy with my resume and cover letter advice. But I also feel I have a duty to share with job seekers the blunders and mistakes they make that prevent them from getting the interview and ultimately the offer. After ten years of working as a human resources manager and recruiter I've seen my fair share of job seeker mistakes. So here's my list of the five biggest mistakes job seekers make on their resumes.

MISTAKE #1: Outdated formatting

The first impression your resume gives is critical. How do you want the hiring manager to perceive you? Professional and accomplished? Or sloppy and disorganized? Old and outdated formats only reflect poorly on you as a viable candidate for the position.

MISTAKE #2: Using an objective

If your resume has an objective, please remove it. That is an outdated practice that is no longer relevant in today's job market. Objectives will only land you in the "bland, just like everyone else" pile-not the "oh yeah, don't let me forget to call them today" pile.

MISTAKE #3: Forgetting important keywords

Don't forget to use industry specific keywords. Also, make sure you know where to place them. The top section of the resume is the best place because that's where the hiring manager's eyes will be drawn. Short keywords are a great way to tell the employer about your expertise.

MISTAKE #4: Length and text density

Too long or too short and you've lost your hiring manager. Keep paragraphs to 3-5 sentences-and the same goes for the number of bullets you use in your resume. Why? Any longer and you lose the audience in information overload-any shorter and you appear under qualified.

MISTAKE #5: Listing responsibilities instead of accomplishments

The hiring manager doesn't want your resume to be an exact replica of the job ad. He already knows what he needs. What he needs to know is how you're going to meet their needs. Utilize statements that demonstrate your expertise and accomplishments in a given area. Certainly there was a challenge you faced while working for your current or previous employers. How did you address these challenges and what were the results? The answers to these questions make for GREAT bullet points on a resume.

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A Critical Mistake Job Seekers Make And How To Avoid It

If you're following the Work At Home Minute on YouTube, you'll know that I've been helping a friend of mine who recently relocated from Florida to New York, find a new job. It's been a rough three weeks for him as far as the job search process goes, since he's having a tough time getting a response from the jobs that he applied for.

His daily routine includes checking several career and job posting websites which cater to vacant jobs in the state of New York. Additionally he subscribed to several RSS feeds that deliver vacant jobs to his rss reader and I even convinced him to set up a Google alert for the type of job he's looking for. Basically Google will send him updates when the keyword he entered is mentioned online.

He finally lucked out a few days ago and not only found one job that seemed perfect for what he was looking, but in a matter of 24hrs he found another one that was very similar to the first. Both jobs were located fairly close to where he live in New York, but as an added bonus they allowed for telecommuting. So he had the option of working from home a few days a week, providing he landed the job.

He crafted an excellent cover letter and tailored his resume for the first position and sent of his application with his fingers crossed. The second job he did the same thing and was excited at his prospect of landing either job as he felt he had the skills the employers were looking for. However in his haste to send the second application out, he failed to edit his cover letter with the correct company and contact details, not to mention he didn't edit the position title he was applying for. Basically the cover letter he sent out applied to the first position and had nothing to do with this job.

What can we learn from this? Always double check everything before sending out an application to an employer. After that application leaves your email program, is faxed or sent by traditional mail, it's gone. There's no stopping it to make edits or changes. Make it a rule to not only double check things, but have someone else look it over for you as well. It's always good practice to have an extra set of eyes look for errors etc.

Here's one more tip as far as emailing out your resume and cover letter to a potential employer. Email a copy to yourself as you would an employer. This will allow you to see exactly what an employer will see when you send out the actual application. Look for formatting issues, check to see if your email goes in the junk folder or inbox and pay attention to the attachments if you included any. Ensure that you can open the attachments without any problems. If you're using a jobs list or career websites, many of them do allow for sending a "test" email, so I suggest you make use of this to avoid being like my friend who will not be hearing back from that second job he applied for.

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The 3 Most Effective Job Search Strategies Done Offline

What's the hype about online job hunting methods? Nowadays, you will see people who are dependent on online job search techniques. It seems as if, all companies have been swayed to using the internet and are posting their job ads online. Because majority of job seekers flock to the web for employment, there is truly a stiff competition. People seem to forget that there are other kinds of techniques they can use - those that don't involve an internet connection. Here are some effective job search strategies that people use offline!

A lot of people underestimate the power of job fairs when it comes to looking for a job. It's a strategy that numerous companies use to find applicants. Did you know that annually, thousands of people get jobs from career fairs? Although these are outdated, where else can you find a roster of employers who have multiple job openings. The best part about this is that, you can speak to the representatives of each companies face to face. On-the-spot interviews might even be conducted. Aside from this, job fair visitors always forget to use this opportunity to interact with employers. That friends is truly an effective job search technique!

Another thing that people underestimate is the power of referrals. Not all fresh graduates are lucky in getting their first jobs because of lack of experience and the existence of competition. Sometimes, they need a little help. At times, relatives and friends have contacts that are looking for new hires. Take advantage of these by submitting your resume. Also, take this chance to build up your network. That way, you'll have more options in the future.

When all else fails, you can always do a walk-in. Some companies welcome applicants and conduct interviews whenever they come. Usually, this is risky because not all can accommodate you. Nonetheless, it has helped hundreds of job seekers. Remember, when use this technique, always look your best. Treat it as a job interview.

In summary, using offline techniques such as these still work even in this modern day and age. You just need to maximize your options. Only then will you see that these are still some of the most effective job search strategies.

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Work Your Way Through the Job Market Maze

The job market is anywhere that job seekers and employers intersect... so really, it could be just about anywhere.

There are local, state, national and international organizations which together comprise the job market. Deciding where to focus your job search depends in large part on your skill set and your career path.

If you speak two or more languages fluently and are looking for employment as an interpreter, there are a lot of opportunities open to you in places all over the world. You will not be looking for open positions in the same places you would if you were instead looking for work as an actor as your opportunities would be far more limited.

How do you know where to look for a job? First, let's focus on who the employment providers are.

The job market is enormous. The list below is only a partial list of employers.

o Government agencies

o Large corporations

o Non-profit organizations

o Small-business

o Farms/Agriculture

o Universities/Colleges

o Work from home businesses

o National Parks

o Private K-12 schools

o Web-based businesses

How do job seekers find employment providers? There are many different ways to learn about open positions.

o Job Banks

o Professional Associations

o Networking

o State Agencies

o Headhunters

o Temp Agencies

o College Placement Services

o Career Fairs

o Private Employment Agencies

o Classified Ads

o Contacting employers directly

o Web Sites

This is not a comprehensive list, but it should give you some good starting points. Don't forget to use the internet, too. The web is a great source of job-related information. There are websites run by employment agencies, headhunters, large companies and even academic institutions' placement offices. The internet offers a wealth of resources for job seekers.

When you are searching for employment, research and assess the market conditions first and come up with a plan to land the position you are looking for, as well as how you plan to go about your search.

This is the way to ensure success in your today's job market. Take your time and plan carefully. It is exceedingly rare that anyone simply lands in the perfect position through luck alone - it is planning and research which can get you there, so start now!

You can do this...just take it a step at a time.

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Tips for a Sweat-Free Job Opportunity Quest

Many job finders tend to overlook job opportunities at job fairs. Most of the time, you will see job fairs to be crowded, confusing, and competitive events. However, these events offer you the opportunity to look for many potential and targeted employers all in one place and can eventually help you get your dream job.

Here are some steps that you should remember to get the most out of these job opportunities such as job fairs.

1. Always take time to do advance research. Your main goal is to target the most promising company at upcoming job openings. Get enough information on who are the employers that will participate in the job fair. Search the internet for added information about the employers. In this way, you can make a good and memorable impression if you know something about the company.

2. You should be prepared in filling out the application forms. There are companies that do not entertain resumes instead they accept and provide you application forms. When attending job fairs, you should always bring your pen and a copy of information you may need in filling out the application form on the spot.

3. You should always arrive early on job fairs. Ask for booth location map and make your own list on what companies to try first. Arriving early will also get you in and out early on the booths that may get too crowded. Make sure that you visit your targeted employers first.

4. You should prepare yourself for interviews. Companies may conduct short and on the spot interviews. You should be prepared to sell yourself on the spot. Make the best impression such as telling all your assets and skills you will bring to the company.

5. Dress in proper attire when you attend job fairs. First impression in an interview is important. Dressing, enthusiastic, and acting professionally are important aspects employers look at for qualified applicants.

6. Spend more quality time talking to a few prospected employers. Do not tend to waste your time dropping your resumes on booths. Take the opportunity to consider taking a short interview and make the most out of it.

7. Make sure that you remember all the companies you have dropped your resume. Always keep on track on where you have submitted your resume. You may collect for business and make a list of the contact numbers of the company you applied for. Make a follow call on the following day and ask if they put your resume on their active files.

8. In making follow up calls, make sure that you ask the customer representative properly and politely.

9. You may send thank you notes after the day of the event to each of the company you gave your resume. Even if there are no interviews conducted, this will make you standout to the many job seekers applied in the company.

Take the chance to attend job fairs and follow these tips. This will help you make your job hunt easier and successful. It is now up to you on how you will evaluate and assess the right job opportunity for you before accepting any job offers.

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