For Job Seekers
We're here to provide you with insight, information, tips and support, so that you can create the career that you want.
Our job seeker articles cover the many facets of job searching, plus skill building, education, training, trends in employment, self-help, and countless articles on how to navigate the world of work in today's tough job market.
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By Shawn McGowan, JobsInME.com
Do you remember buying that expensive all-cotton resume paper to print out your new, precisely formatted masterpiece of a resume? How about that nice bundle of manila envelopes and a book of stamps to go with that pricey ream? And then mailing them all out to every company in the local yellow pages? In the age of the internet, it's hard to imagine that this was the norm not long ago.
Today's Application Process
By Diane Dunton, PotentialReleased.com
Snorkeling wasn't an activity that I enjoyed. In fact, I always avoided it whenever the opportunity was presented. I am not talking about scuba diving. I am talking about snorkeling. You know, the mask, the mouthpiece, the flippers and all that is involved in the activity. I hated it.
By Dawn Rossetti, CPRW & Melissa Brodeur, CPRW, RelaunchCareerAssociates.com
A career transition can be challenging. Your resume can help to bridge the gap between your current experiences and your desired career. But, how can you craft your resume so that it seamlessly transitions you from one industry to another? Take it one step at a time. Here are a few steps to help you get started.
1. Do Your Research
Do the Research
Landing a great job is more than just a job search; it's also about finding a work environment that's right for you. Gain a better understanding of companies by searching and browsing Company Profiles on JobsInME.com.
Here are three ways to do so:
1. Perform a Company Search
At the top of the page, locate the gray Search bar. On the right, click on Other Search Options, and then select Company Search from the drop down list.
By Shawn McGowan, JobsInME.com
It pays to stick around. Whether you are seeking increased exposure as a job seeker, looking for a new opportunity or developing further expertise in your field, a key factor to successfully establishing social media credibility is maintaining a constant, consistent presence.
My advice is the same for anyone on social media: set some goals moving forward and create a simple schedule to lean on. Plan ahead and stick to your weekly "to do" list.
Some important aspects to focus on:
1. Share
With time, everything changes, including how we look for career opportunities.
You may still have to bring a small stack of resumes to a job fair, but it's not just about handing them out. Some employers at job fairs aren't even currently hiring. What are they doing at the job fair, you ask? They could be doing any number of things, including:
Networking
Looking for future leaders
Meeting possible candidates
Having conversations that could lead to a hire later on
Seeking a certain skill set or interest level
Looking for "good fit" candidates
By Melissa Cardin, Workplace Success
The majority of the population assumes that transportation is not an issue when it comes to finding a job. Recently, though, this question was posed:
By Melissa Suey, Career and Leadership Coach, RedSkyLeadership.com
Part two in a series of two articles
Last month we talked about ways to combat stress while in a job search. Next, we will explore this from a different view - that of the potential employer.
For Job Seekers
No matter what time of year it is, you can find up-to-date seasonal jobs posted on JobsInME.com.
Summer jobs, tax season positions, holiday retail gigs, ski resort jobs, you name it. JobsInME.com offers an array of active, up-to-date, seasonal jobs at your fingertips at any time of year.
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