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Job Search Tips and Resume

Finding a job has become much more of a challenge in recent years. Using the Internet as an additional resource will increase your chances of finding great job opportunities, which are not always advertised in the newspaper. Many employers will place an ad online along with or instead of an ad in the local newspaper. Job boards, as they are called, allow you to search online among many jobs in the category of your choice. They allow you to narrow down prospects and many will even provide you with a direct link to a company’s website, fax, and email address. Through job boards, resume submission is done almost exclusively in the form of email correspondence. This offers benefits to both job seekers and employers. Emailing resumes saves time and money. You don’t need to buy envelopes and stamps and go to the post office, then wait a few days for the company to receive and review your resume. When employers receive your resume via email, they will be able to respond much faster to those they think may have potential.

Using a computer at home is the easiest way to manage your job search strategies. However, if you don’t have a PC at home, you have other options available. Many libraries, cafes (some are set up solely for the purpose of providing Internet connection), employment offices, and copy centers have computers available for free or for a nominal charge. You can browse the Internet, print resumes for interviews, and easily email your resume to employers. If you don’t have an email account, you can also set up a free email account through any number of services like Yahoo or HotMail.

Simone Emmons, an HR expert for 18 years and founder of Hispanic-Jobs.com and Asian-Jobs.com (2 niche websites that have thousands of jobs listed by leading companies) has put together a list of some tips to follow for to achieve success in your job search. Here are some of her top tips:

follow directions:

Always follow the specific instructions for applying for a job included in the job ad. For example, some companies write “To apply, please email your resume with salary history to…”. Then you need to email your resume and don’t forget the salary history. When employers direct you to go to a specific website and apply this way, don’t just email your resume. Pay attention to the details in the job description and follow exactly the steps the employer requests. Often, there are reasons why a company wants specific information, and job applicants need to pay attention to those details. Otherwise, you may never make it to the interview. Employers may feel that if you can’t pay attention to their simple requests, you may not be able to pay attention to detail in the position you were hired for.

Tip summary:

Your resume and cover letter are the first items that will arrive on an employer’s desk. Therefore, you want them to better reflect you as an applicant. Be careful when writing a resume. Misspellings, grammatical errors, and the like will quickly put your resume in the trash. Before finalizing your resume, always use the spell checker in the word processing software you are using. Highlight the skills that will apply to this new position and show your strengths. Remember, an employer will only spend a few minutes reviewing your resume, so make sure it stands out from the rest. Never send your resume without a cover letter. Some companies hire for many positions at the same time, so always mention the position you are applying for.

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