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Job Search Tips

02.08.10

6 Ways to Ditch the Overqualified Label Articles, Job Search Tips | (0)
If you've been unemployed for a while you may be getting desperate with the lack of jobs out there...instead of giving up there's the option for applying for jobs you are overqualified for. How to deal with this and reassure your possible employer through this HotJobs article: 1. Re-read the job description. 2. Fine-tune your resume. 3. Don't lie about your history. 4. Check your sense of entitlement at the door. 5. Clearly explain why the job will be good for you. 6. Make circumstantial evidence work for you.
01.16.10

5 Things That Get Your Resume Booted Articles, Job Search Tips, Resume | (1)
Via The Resume Chick Missing qualifications If you’re applying for a particular job, yet the required work experience is nowhere to be found on your resume, it is destined to end up in the useless items pile. Be sure you include skills and distinct work experience that match the job description posted. Hint of uncertainty Avoid vague job objective statements. Clearly state the kind of job you want and play on your strengths with a firm display of confidence. Your resume should be designed to subtly “toot your own horn”. After all, you want to get noticed and land an interview, right? Wordy is ...
01.07.10

Cover Letter Sites Job Search Tips, Resume | (2)
Cover letters are the best way to introduce your resume to potential employers. Here are a few sites that have example cover letters to help you get started. Google Images has hundreds of cover letter examples www.coverletterexamples.net resumecoverletterexamples.com CV Tips Cover Letter Examples resumecoverletters.org Susan Ireland's Cover Letter Examples
01.07.10

Mashable Job Search Roundup Articles, Job Search Tips, Social Media | (0)
Mashable is a great resource for tips using the internet to find jobs and to assist with with interviews and networking. 7 Secrets to Getting Your Next Job Using Social Media 9 Sites for Successful Job Interviews 30+ Websites to Visit When You're Laid Off 10 Great Social Sites for Resume Building 10 Ning Networks to Help You Land Your Next Job 18 Sites for Finding Startup Jobs
01.04.10

Using Twitter to find a job Job Search Tips, Online Job Search, Social Media | (2)
HOW TO: Find a Job on Twitter by Mashable 11 Twitter Tips - Job Search in 140 characters by ZDNet 50+ Employers that are recruiting on Twitter by Job-Hunt.org TwitterJobSearch.com Image by carrotcreative
12.20.09

Top Job Search Engines Job Search Tips, Online Job Search, Tools | (2)
Everyone knows Monster and CareerBuilder, but there are some other job search engines that are flying under the radar for most job seekers. Here's a list to explore. Continue Reading...

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