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The Quickest Job Search Possible

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

When you have gotten laid off and are looking for a new job, your financial responsibilities loom large. If you are like so many other people, you are not prepared for being out of work for very long. If this is you, a few tips can help you expedite your job search so you have a pay check again before you know it.

1.    Act quickly and intensely. Don’t waste a minute acting like this is a vacation. Get straight to work and get your resume updated and ready to go.
2.    Put in more hours each day than you would if you were working.
3.    Network like a maniac. Use social media like Facebook to network with other people who may be able to help you find a job. Make sure everyone in your network knows you are on the market and available immediately. Network in person also. Take in industry events. Go out of your way to contact people that you know through work.
4.    Expand your search. After contacting the companies that are your top choices, start applying to firms in other industries where your skills may be able to transfer easily. Consider applying on positions in other cities and states.
5.    Always be professional in the way you dress, your manner when contacting companies, your presentation and your writing.

Being pulled together, working hard, looking outside the box and having a plan are definitely the right ways to make sure that your job search is as quick and painless as you want it to be.

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Smaller Staff Equals More Work

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

As more and more cuts are made to the workforce of practically every industry, firms are left with smaller teams to do the same amount of work and sometimes even more. Sales teams have to work harder than ever in many companies to get the contracts that are out there. Competition is high and many businesses are finding that it takes a lot more effort to secure the work necessary to keep their doors open. In addition, as employees are being let go, someone needs to take on the tasks the exiting person was doing. What this means is lots of work for fewer people.

The number one tip for anyone out there who is still working at a company where there have been cuts is to work harder than ever to keep your name off the list for the next round of cuts. If you are the first person to ask where you can help out when your own tasks are finished, you’ll be sending the message to management that you are a hard worker and can pull more than your own weight. Never gripe about being overworked. Instead, be thankful that you still have a job and a paycheck. Don’t use up all your sick leave and vacation time, you may need it later and doing so leaves a bad impression with others who are working extra hard. Finally, don’t be the first one out the door when your day ends. Stay later and work through lunch hours without extra pay. It’s a great way to show that you are one of those employees your company just can’t do without.

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Showing You Have Done Your Homework

Monday, June 15th, 2009

Job hunting tips always include the one that says you should do your homework about the company prior to an interview. So many of us do but when we get in the interview, it seems to be completely focused on us and our past that we never seem to get the chance to show we have researched the company. It is very important to find the opportunity to show that you have indeed done the research about the firm you are interviewing with.

When the interviewer asks if you have any questions, start with “I’ve noticed from my research that your firm…” Another opportunity is if the interviewer asks why you want to work for this company. You can name some of the philanthropic things the company has done, their policies, their achievements or anything else that you have learned about them. When asked the question “Why should we choose you over another applicant?” mention how your skills or beliefs fit something specific about the company. If all else fails, when leaving thank the interviewer and say what an honor it was to be interviewed at a company that has…

Take note of these subtle ways of showing your knowledge of the firm you are being interviewed for and you’ll be well on your way to impressing the recruiters.

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Show Your Versatility in Your Job Search

Monday, June 8th, 2009

If you’re in the market for a new job, take a tip from the pros. Everyone who is looking to hire these days wants an employee who will be a bargain for their buck. You need to be multi-talented, willing to work extra hard and do a variety of tasks. Showing that you have done exactly those things on your resume will increase your chances of being hired.

When writing job descriptions of your previous tasks, make sure to include the extra things you did, as well as your main responsibilities. Don’t make the job description too long though. For example, if you worked in accounts payable, your description should also include that you filled in as needed in other positions. Name them. Mention that you wrote the company’s internal newsletter each month or that you organized meetings or special events. The more you show you can do, the more in demand you will be.

Even though you are applying for a position that requires a limited skill set, be sure to list other skills you have that may be useful in other positions. The employer may want to fill the job as described but may already be thinking of additional tasks to transfer to that position, should job cuts be necessary in other areas. If you clearly show everything you can do, you will definitely increase your appeal in the job market.

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