| Job hunting doesn't have to be a pain. Be prepared, | | | | day. |
| look in the right places, and maximize your search. | | | | Anther way to search job web sites is by location or |
| Here are a few tips for your job hunt. | | | | zip code. This allows you to really set the area that |
| Check your local newspaper for jobs. This can be a | | | | you wish to work. No point in looking at a position |
| tedious task especially when you can search for jobs | | | | that's two hours away unless you're heart is set on |
| online. The only reason to search for jobs in your | | | | that particular company. |
| local newspaper is when you don't have access to a | | | | Once you've located the jobs you want, the next |
| computer. You can read a newspaper anywhere like | | | | step is to send out your resume. You should already |
| in line at the grocery store, while you're having lunch | | | | have your resume done before you search for jobs. |
| or riding the bus. Sometimes you can find a job in the | | | | You can't be the first to email or fax your resume if |
| paper that you didn't see online. It can't hurt to give | | | | you still have to take a day to polish it. Your resume |
| it a peek. | | | | should be ready to go so that you can make minor |
| The best way to job hunt is online. Hunting for jobs | | | | changes quickly in order to tailor your resume to a |
| online is the easiest way to look through job ads. | | | | particular position. |
| These websites have time-saving features you can | | | | Most companies will ask you to email your resume. |
| utilize in your search. One great feature is the | | | | Be sure to have your resume in a file that can be |
| keyword search. You can type in a certain phrase or | | | | opened by most programs. A Word file is a good |
| job title and you'll receive a list of results that match | | | | option. Pay attention to the job ad. Does it ask you |
| your search. | | | | not to send your resume as an attachment? Many |
| Within this search you can sort the job ads by date | | | | companies don't like to open attachments because of |
| so that you see the recently posted job ads instead | | | | computer viruses. If you see this warning, copy and |
| ads that have been out for two weeks or more. You | | | | paste your resume into the body of your email. Email |
| can forget about those jobs. Employers have either | | | | it to yourself first so you can see what it looks like. |
| hired someone by that time or at least received | | | | Change any fonts or bullet points if it doesn't show |
| dozens and dozens of resumes that will take weeks | | | | well in email format. |
| to weed through. If they still can't find someone the | | | | Whether you use the newspaper or the Internet, job |
| employer will repost the job anyway. Don't waste | | | | searching doesn't have to be a pain. The trick is to |
| your time with old posts. The trick is to apply to a | | | | be prepared to send out your resume at a moment's |
| new posting as early as possible, preferably the same | | | | notice. Soon you'll have the job you're looking for. |