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Resume Distribution Secrets

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

You’ve got a great resume – finally. But now you have to finish your job search by distributing your resume so that employers and recruiters actually see it. Following are some useful resume distribution tips to ensure you get your resume into the hands of the right recruiters and human resource departments.

Post your resume online
Big job boards like Monster and CareerBuilder offer individualized opportunities for you to post your resume online. You can search for jobs nationwide and apply just for the ones you want, or you can just post your resume so employers can find you when they have a job that is a good match with your background.

Look through the classifieds
Craigslist, Backpage, and other internet classified sites are another great place to search for job openings. Ads will give you the contact information you need to apply for the available job. All companies are beginning to use craigslist to post job openings, but the site is especially popular with smaller companies with smaller recruitment budgets.

Job fairs
Most major cities hold job fairs targeting seasoned professionals at least once per year. Check in newspaper classified sections to see when and where the next job fair will take place near you. This can be a great way to meet someone inside the company you really want to work for. Even though many companies only accept resumes online now, you should still bring plenty of resumes to hand deliver. Do whatever you have to do to make sure your resume really stands out.

Resume Distribution Services
Another way to get your resume into the hands of people really looking for you is to use a resume distribution service. These companies save you time and aggravation by doing all the job hunting for you. Resume Spider finds the jobs that match your skills and qualifications and sends your resume to thousands of credible recruiters so you don’t have to. These services certainly save you time and money as well as make it easier for you to get your resume out and into the right hands.

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Job Search – Job Fairs

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

jobfairIf you are like many Americans these days you are searching for a job. A great place to look for potential work is at a job fair. Job fairs give you the opportunity to meet with multiple employers and give you a great opportunity to see what type of work is available in your area. You can window shop until you find what you are looking for, but keep in mind that you must be prepared.

When getting ready to attend a job fair, remember these key points:

•    Dress accordingly: I’ve been to job fairs and observed some individuals wearing shorts and flip-flops, are you kidding? Even though you may just be looking, you need to dress to impress. What if you find something you want to apply for? You can’t expect anyone to take you seriously if you don’t look serious.
•    Be prepared to interview: That’s right, whether you talk to a recruiter for 30 seconds or 30 minutes, you are being interviewed. The recruiter is there to evaluate potential employees and if you are caught off guard, you will almost certainly kill your chances of being called.
•    Have resumes handy: I once visited a job fair and was asked for my resume, which I did not have. Not surprisingly, the company never called me. Having a stack of your resumes with you can only increase your chances of success. Some employers will ask for it at the job fair and some won’t, but it is better to be over prepared instead of under prepared.

Remember, even though the job fair is there for you to explore options in your job hunt, it is also there for employers to find employees. A job fair is like the jungle and it is survival of the fittest. The weak and unprepared are going to get gobbled up by the strong and ready, so of course it pays to be in the latter.

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Online Job Search – Find What is Right for You

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Searching for a job used to mean you had to go buy half dozen newspapers and get your black Sharpie out for a good old circle and x session. Then you had to call places and follow up with going to these places and filling out an application and or drop off your resume. Not anymore.

With the advent of the Internet, now finding jobs in your area that interest you are a few short clicks away. Now I know for many of you this may seem difficult, but in reality it is extremely easy. Just go to Google or Yahoo and type in ‘Job Search’ in the search bar and boom, you will be hit with a flurry of choices.

Scroll through and read about many of the online job sites, such as Monster.com and Snagajob.com, and see what they have to offer. Most online jobsites are free to join and free to upload your resume. Now not only can you look for a job, but prospective employers can find you as well. While at the online job search site of your choice, you can browse for jobs in and around your area. Many times you can apply online and upload your resume to the job you are interested in; it really is that simple.

If you insist on sticking with the newspaper, you can always go to your local newspaper’s website. Many local papers, like mine, have a job search section within their websites that are the same postings you will find in the regular paper. Print some or all of them out and grab your Sharpie. If nothing else, I just saved you the hassle and gas it takes to drive to get your local paper.

Even though the job environment is a bit sketchy these days, the Internet makes your job search a whole lot easier. With all the free resources available, your dream job is just waiting to be found, so go find it.

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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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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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