Finding a Job
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The Internet can help you speed through the career search process and find the job of your dreams. ... read more »
Creating Your Online Identity
Before you begin your job search, you should know which details of your life are on the Internet ... read more »
Job Search Engines
A lot of companies post job listings on their Web sites, which is great if you know exactly where ... read more »
How to Write a Resume and Cover Letter
Your résumé can be the greatest asset to your job search. It is your first, and often ... read more »
Job Networking and Finding Employment Agencies
You might meet someone on an airplane or in line at the grocery store who offers you the job opportunity of a lifetime but it’s not very likely. You'll have to make an effort to let employers know you're looking for work, by job networking and/or signing up with an employment agency.
Insights for Job Networking and Finding Employment Agencies
- When perusing job search engine results, you’ll notice that many of the jobs advertised are offered through an agency. If you see a job that's intriguing, you may want to stop by the employment agency (if it isn’t too far away), sign up with them and see what other opportunities they have. As there are so many employment agencies out there, this is a good way to find one that fits your needs.
- Be wary of services that will "post" or "blast" your résumé for you. Posting will put it on a number of job Web sites, and blasting will send it out via e-mail to recruiters. These methods might get you more spam than legitimate job offers.
- Consider using just your e-mail address as a contact when you post an online résumé. Set up a free e-mail account with hotmail.com, gmail.com or yahoo.com that you only use for your job hunt to keep your personal e-mail address secure.
- If you decide to post your résumé to a job site, remove it once you've finished your job search.
- The only way to cancel a Monster.com account is to call 1-800-MONSTER.
- To cancel at CareerBuilder.com, follow the steps here.
Top Sites for Job Networking and Finding Employment Agencies
How to Interview
Think of an interview as the employer's test drive of you as an employee. The sites below can help ... read more »
Salary Calculator Information
When the job offers start coming in, be prepared to ask for what you're worth. Use the sites below ... read more »
