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Tips On How To Find A Job Online
March 06, 2013 by William Frierson
Job searching is one of the most stressful things you can ever encounter. Quite a number of people are jobless these days simply because their applications are always turned down wherever they try luck. Most jobs need high qualifications that many people have not yet attained. For that matter, many people float in the labor market and the state of unemployment prevail. It is now time to notice how the internet has improved job search globally. How to find a job online is quite easy these days.There are quite a number of employment websites on the internet. You only need to know the kind of job you want before commencing your search. This criterion of searching for jobs on the internet has been introduced recently. Continue Reading
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Social Media and Your Job Search
January 30, 2013 by William Frierson
Joshua John, Social Media & Outreach Coordinator at 2U
Job hunting isn’t what it used to be. Just pulling out the weekly Classifieds section and going through job listings item by item isn’t going to cut it. Ditto with career services, which tend to be helpful with finding specialized employment, but even then job-seekers can do a lot of that work themselves in this age of free electronic information. The Internet really has provided job seekers with a tremendous amount of autonomy and opportunity when it comes to finding employment. But having access to information isn’t the same as knowing how to use it. With that in mind, here are a handful of tips job seekers can use to help find work through their social media networks: Continue Reading
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6 Tips to Shorten a Job Search
December 10, 2012 by William FriersonIf you are a recent college graduate or someone looking for a new job, there are some tips in the following post which may quickly move your search along.Is your job search efficient?
The economic outlook has been looking very grim, and can be disheartening to those of us who are trying to enter the job force for the first time. However, a savvy seeker can get into the game quickly if he or she keeps a few simple rules and tips in mind:
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The Five Commandments of Job Searching
by William FriersonAs you begin or continue your job search, remember to obey the following five commandments.In the current employment climate, landing a job may feel like a task that can only be achieved through divine intervention. But if relying on a wing and a prayer isn’t part of your job pursuit, then here are five employment commandments to help you get to the occupational pearly gates.
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Recent Grads: 10 tips to improve your job search (Part 2)
December 06, 2012 by William FriersonFinding a job requires having a plan. The following post offers more tips for recent college graduates who need to establish an effective job search.Do you have a clear goal for your job search plan? Do you have processes set up to support you throughout? In my last post we talked about the first five suggestions I have for improving your job search. They were: 1. Set a goal. 2. Create a structured workspace. 3. Create your personal profiles. 4.
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Recent Grads: 10 tips to improve your job search (Part 1)
by William FriersonFinding a job requires having a plan. The following post is for recent college graduates who need some tips to establish an effective job search.Do you have a clear goal for your job search plan? Do you have processes set up to support you throughout? I’m often surprised when I speak with recent grads in the job search. Though anxious to become employed, they often do not have clearly set goals about that search. As well, they often don’t
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Recent Grads: 5 ways to build confidence in your job search
by William FriersonA job search can take some time, which means you must be patience during the process. As a recent college graduate, you must stay positive no matter what happens along the way. The following post offers some ways to boost your confidence while looking for a job.For recent grads, the job search may be a mid to long-term proposition. Your confidence may be challenged. By keeping these five ideas in mind, you can make progress without getting worn down. 1. Focus on what YOU control. You can’t control the unemployment rate, or how many people apply for the job you want
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10 Uncommon Job Hunt Tactics that Work
December 03, 2012 by William FriersonIn order to land a job, sometimes you may have to do things that may be out of the ordinary. So, if you’re willing to be proactive in your job search, the following post has some tactics for consideration.Before you can get a job, you need to know which job search strategies work and which do not. Take a look at these tips to find out how to make your job hunt more effective.
1. Hire a cold caller.
Cold calling to get a job really works–if you’re good at it. Your ability to sell yourself on the phone shows exceptional sales skills, self-confidence, drive, and commitment. But most cold calls are executed poorly for the job hunt.
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4 Holiday Job Search Tips
November 30, 2012 by William FriersonJust because it is the holiday season, that does not mean you can’t get a job. Check out some job search tips in the following post.Every year in November, job seekers get discouraged that no-one is hiring and stop their search activities until January. Is this you?
Make the last two months of the year work for you, instead of against you.
Step 1: Review all your marketing materials and update them.
Use a clear head and mind to review your resume, social media profiles, cover letters, and email signatures.
* does each portray you as the best match for the job you are seeking?
* are you demonstrating your past successes in terms of your future goals?
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7 Job Search Tips You Can Learn from Pro Athletes
November 14, 2012 by William Frierson
Dawn Dugan, Salary.com contributing writer
Americans love their professional sports. According to recent survey done by ESPN, 74% of Americans watch four or more hours of professional sports on television per week!
As we root for our favorite teams and players, it’s hard to remember that professional athletes are just that: professional. Yes, as tough as it is to believe sometimes, and despite the envious lifestyle of guys like LeBron James, shooting hoops is a J.O.B. Just like the rest of us, professional athletes change jobs, get promoted, get fired, have bad days at work, and make moves that can make—or break—their careers. And they do it in a very public manner. Continue Reading
