Job Searching In A Tough Economy

It seems that things are starting to slowly turn around in the economy. We have noticed that new job openings are slowly starting to hit the jobs boards. The good thing is that companies are starting to hire again. Unfortunately, it is going to be very competitive to get these jobs. We have noticed that companies are asking more of employees and not paying them what they should be making.

People wonder why they are not getting calls from companies or why they never make it to the next round of interviews. Securing a job is not an easy task. You have to make sure that your resume and cover letter are up to date and stand out from the crowd. Also, make sure that your resume truly highlights your talents. Once the resume is complete, you must practice your interviewing techniques. You can have mock interviews or go on interviews for positions that you may not really want.

Practice will definitely help you. Remember to remain positive.

Here are some tips for you when you are searching for a job:

1. Make sure you follow directions – If asked to include your salary requirement, make sure you do it. If you do not, more than likely your resume will not be reviewed. If asked to include a reference number in the subject line, make sure to include it.

2. Always include a cover letter unless it specifically states not to include it. This gives recruiters additional information into your background.

3. Keep your resume as short as possible. One to two pages is enough. Recruiters will look at your resume for only 6 to 8 seconds!

4. Make sure your resume is easy to read. Don’t try to cram too much information. You only need to include specific information that is relevant to the position

5. Do not include personal information on your resume such as your social security number; date of birth, marital status, and health condition

6. Your name and contact information including your email address should be at the top of all your documents and the font should be easy to read.

7. When you are searching for jobs, make sure your email address is appropriate. The same goes for your voicemail greeting. You don’t want to give your prospective employers the wrong idea.

8. If a company calls you and you are not available, try to call them back as soon as possible.

9. Make sure to post your resume on job boards such as Monster.com, Careerbuilder.com, Hotjobs.com and utilize local and niche job boards as well.

10. Make sure to network and use networking sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Myspace.

By: SCR

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