Smart
job hunters know that strategic networking is the quickest way to land a job.
Every job hunter knows that a resume should show employment history, but to be truly successful in your job search, make sure you also include these f...
Every job hunter knows that a resume should show employment history, but to be truly successful in your job search, make sure you also include these five things on your resume.
Not exact matches
The chances are that most people you
know will have got their last
job through word of mouth — perhaps a promotion, or an approach by a head
hunter; maybe by a friend who wanted them to come and work for him, or through networking.
Knowing your audience and the formats most acceptable by those audiences are essential pieces of knowledge for the Internet
job hunter.
Although the vast majority of
job hunters use
job boards, we
know they don't work well.
LinkedIn is a great resource for
job hunters — but did you
know that it can be a useful tool once you've been hired, too?
Keywords are becoming an effective tool that every
job hunter should
know as well as how to use it in an effective manner.
As a stealth
job hunter, you can certainly reach out to trusted search people and to friends and colleagues you trust, letting them
know that you're seeking your next opportunity.
Continuing with my mission to introduce
job hunters to bloggers they may not
know about — but should — I'm focusing today on Tim Tyrell - Smith (@TimsStrategy on Twitter).
If you're considering going down the video resume route, we've got some advice for you from pros in the
know, as well as real - life examples of great attempts from clued - in
job hunters.
The bad news is for the most part
job hunters in January 2011 are
no better off than
job hunters were in January 2010.
Did you
know only an average of 36 % of those
job hunters interviewed regularly send thank - you notes while 75 % of employers like or expect the notes?
No matter what you are: career changer, unemployed
job hunter or intern, if the initial reaction to your resume is confusion, you're not going to get very far.
Despite this inconsistency,
knowing how to properly format, present, and construct a cover letter is a valuable skill that every
job hunter must pursue to perfect.
Also
known as a letter of interest, a letter of inquiry is not sent in response to a
job posting; rather, it is sent to a company that is of interest to a
job hunter.
As a
job hunter you have the luxury of
knowing what questions will probably be asked and being prepared in advance answer them — with a script.
I
know that the lack of any response at all, even a polite rejection form letter, is jarring and frustrating for most
job hunters.
However, there are some things
job hunters should
know before adding achievements on a resume or CV.
Regular
job -
hunters will
know what most recruiters are thinking: Are they reliable and hardworking?
What I've also found, in working with Jennifer and many other
job hunters over the last 12 years is that virtually
no one I've ever written for —
no matter their career level, from entry to senior - level — has wanted to remain stagnant in their
job or career.
Among the myriad of places to conduct your research (Hoovers, Glassdoor,
job boards, company websites, etc.), This positions you as a «
known commodity», above the sea of
job hunters who are unknown to them.
Just like any
job hunter, you
know that resume plays a crucial role in getting
job interview offer.
We might think that it's only first - time
job hunters or those lacking in self - esteem that don't
know how to promote themselves within the spheres of career development and
job hunting, but that is far from the case.
In the following cover letter for Private Duty Nurse, the
job hunter shows the recruiter that she
knows the fundamentals of this profession.
Encourage the
job hunter to give you a copy of his or her resume, so that you
know exactly what career and
jobs to look for.