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Article #273: Job Hunting Tips

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






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