Job Search Resources

[Willie5566]

Do any of you have a good resource for finding jobs? I am looking for something off of the beaten path of Monster, Indeed, Linked In, etc. the traditional sites seem overrun.

 

[cc3peat]

I would suggest doing some digging in your field and look at specific companies, especially the smaller ones. I've had decent luck finding a significant number of job postings directly on a company's website that I hadn't seen anywhere else, and I've had a few interviews from them too - just to point out it hasn't been a complete waste of time.

Besides that, tap family friends and alumni for informational interviews. I would phrase it generically, asking to get some insight to the industry. If they have a position you're a good fit for, they'll mention it - no need for you to ask directly.

 

[BSMTH]

I've personally had great luck with emailing the hiring managers and/or recruiting managers directly. I use linked-in to find their information, most of the HR people will have their contact information listed in their profile.

Good Luck!

 

[Willie5566]



I've personally had great luck with emailing the hiring managers and/or recruiting managers directly. I use linked-in to find their information, most of the HR people will have their contact information listed in their profile.
 
Good Luck!

Good idea. That's a smarter use of Linked In then fighting the hoards of people applying for the jobs that are listed there.

 

[Bryer Leather]

Although its been said before, there is nothing more important than networking.

That being said, the next best thing to FOCUS on is a strong CV, I have received CVs with grammatical errors, punctuation mistakes and even incoherent sentences.
Use a site that 'rates your CV' and gives you directed feedback based on what employers are looking for in today's job market. Maybe you haven't searched for a job in 2-3 years, and guess what, what used to work doesn't anymore. So make sure your first impression is a strong one, avoid cliche industry words like 'great team player", 'synergy', 'impeccable organization skills', 'great communication skills'.. etc. These don't say ANYTHING about you.
Make sure to read the job description of the job you are applying for, and craft your CV to fit that description by using your own past experiences, this will guarantee you stand out.
Lastly, keep it to a two page MAX with BLACK font that is no smaller than 10 and no larger than 12.

and finally, remember that applying for a new job, is a full time job in and of itself, so if you are unemployed, wake up every day as if you were going to work, setup in a cafe or library, and APPLY ALL DAY LONG, do this for AT LEAST a week. Apply to everything and anything that might be a good fit, even if you think you are under-qualified (can't stress this enough!!). If you don't hear back, its no biggie, and if you do and don't want the job, at least you'll have options.

I hope this helps someone, good luck!

 

[Willie5566]

There are sites that rate your resume? Can you provide a link to one? I tried do a web search but all I saw were sites of resume writers.