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Top 10 Best Ways to Look for a Job

Glassdoor, Indeed, Interview Questions, Job Hunting, Job Search, LinkedIn, Resume

 

This Article will Show you the 10 Best Ways to Look for a Job

It is a very competitive landscape for individuals looking for their next job. Gaining extra tips when looking for your next role could make the difference between landing your dream job or staying stagnated in your career. The following list of ten tips could be a great resource to land your next job.

Network

Networking is a great way to learn about job opportunities, and referrals fill many jobs.  Good places to network include the following:

a) Networking with Friends and Family

An obvious place to network is to ask friends and family if they know of any job leads. As most friends and family will be happy to help, this is a great place to start your networking.

b) Networking with Current and Former Colleagues

Maybe the best way to network is to contact current and former colleagues and ask them if they know of any job opportunities. Many will not mind referring you, so it never hurts to ask.

Many companies love external referrals. They are more likely to trust a referral coming from a current employee than a candidate who was not a referral. Also, there could be an incentive for an employee to refer you to a job since many companies give cash or gift incentives for referring.

c) Networking with People in Your Industry

If you belong to an industry group or association, you might want to contact individual members and the association itself to see if they know of any job opportunities.

d) Networking with Online Groups in Your Profession

Joining online professional groups in LinkedIn and Facebook can be an avenue to network for roles. It never hurts to join many of these groups and post that you are looking for roles. Also, look for roles posted by members.

Use Job Aggregators like Indeed

Job aggregators are essentially job board search engines that collect job posting across the net. This makes searching for a job easier as you can search off of one site as opposed to many job boards. The biggest Aggregator is Indeed – http://www.indeed.com/ with over 250 million unique users a month. Another upcoming Aggregator is LinkUp – http://www.linkup.com/

Set up Job Alerts

One of the biggest ways a job seeker can save time in their job search is to create job alerts. Job alerts are daily or weekly emails that are sent to job seekers to inform them about open jobs. The job seeker signs up for alerts based on the jobs they are interested in. All the major job boards and aggregators have an option for job seekers to set up job alerts.

Look for Jobs on Company Websites

A very simple way to find jobs is to look directly on company websites. Many companies have talent communities you can sign-up for on their website that can alter you about jobs.

Look for Jobs on LinkedIn & Create a Detailed LinkedIn Profile

Many recruiters search for candidates on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/. Therefore it is paramount that you have a LinkedIn profile. Tips for enhancing your LinkedIn profile include having a very detailed profile and skills. Also, to enhance your profile, use a professional picture. LinkedIn also is a great place to search for jobs as they have a job posting section with tons of jobs.

Use Job Spider sites like ZipRecruiter

ZipRecruiter https://www.ziprecruiter.com/ is one of the fastest-growing job sites. It works differently than most job boards, posting jobs on hundreds of job boards and websites. Another great advantage of using ZipRecruiter is getting email job alerts, and using their quick applying applications. I highly recommend using this tool to search for jobs and be easily found by employers.

Use Employer Review Sites like Glassdoor

Employer review sites are not just a great place to see what employees think of their company; it is also a great place to find jobs. The bigger review sites are Glassdoor – https://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm . On Glassdoor, you can find many jobs as well as what current employees think about that employer.

Use Traditional Job Boards

Traditional job boards are a great place to look for jobs as some companies still use this as their go to place to post jobs. A good tip is to look at more than one job board as some companies have contracts with only one. Two of the biggest job boards are CareerBuilder – http://www.careerbuilder.com/ & Monster – http://www.monster.com/

Develop Relationships with Recruiters

There is a hidden job market of roles that are solely in the hands of recruiters. Many companies outsource some of their roles in recruitment firms. Unless you develop relationships with recruiters, you will miss out on jobs that are not advertised anywhere but through agencies. Also, it is a good recommendation to develop relationships with more than one firm as this will expand your job search as different firms will most likely have different clients.

Look on Niche Job Sites

Every industry has niche job sites where you can find jobs specific to your industry. Examples include https://www.dice.com/ for IT and www.healthecareers.com/ for Healthcare.

 

 

 

 

 

What Are The Most Common Resume Mistakes

Job Hunting, Resume


In this Post you will Learn the Do’s and Don’t in Creating the Perfect Resume

When looking for a job, your resume is the most important marketing tool at your disposal.

They say there is nothing like first impressions, and this is so true when a potential employer reads your resume. It is their first interaction with you.

A recruiter or hiring manager will make a split-second decision about you based on your resume. Any mistake on your resume, can result in that resume being put in the waste basket.

Below you will find some common resume mistakes.

Spelling & Grammar Mistakes

An unprofessional resume full of spelling and grammatical errors will negatively impact your ability to get a job. Your candidacy for a job depends on a cleanly written resume.

Even if you are talented in your field, many hiring managers and recruiters will deem you incompetent if you do not use proper English. It is important and worth the time it takes to make sure your resume is free of errors. If you are not the world’s best speller or your grammar could use some brushing up, ask friends and family for help. Beware: most automated spell checks do not effectively fix all errors, so don’t depend on spell check.

In terms of writing style, always write in the third person on resumes. Writing in the first person is considered unprofessional. You should write using professional words and technical terms; slang is not acceptable.

Embellishing on your Resume 

 Your resume should honestly reflect your true skills. This is paramount.

If your resume is embellished, at some stage in the hiring process (likely the interview stage) you will be caught—an interviewer will ask you questions about the skills or experience you listed on your resume, and you won’t be able to answer. If your resume lists job titles you never held, companies you have not worked at, education you do not possess, or falsified job dates, these things will be flagged during a background check.

Many employers use third party background check companies. Employers listed on your resume and educational institutions you attended will be contacted directly during the background check. If what you listed on your resume cannot be verified, you will be disqualified from that job, even up to the offer stage.

It is ok to list things on your resume that you have done but are not an expert in. But on the other hand, you should never lie outright.

Complying with Resume Norms 

 What is considered normal resume content in some countries is unacceptable in others. For example, in North America, including a photo of your family in your resume is a no-no. So is including how many people are in your family, their names, ages, etc. Putting these items on your resume will make you look strange compared to other job seekers, and could cost you the job.

Learn the resume norms of the country you’re currently living in and comply with them.

Not Using the Right Resume Format 

 When formatting a resume, it is recommended you use a standard word document or PDF file in a version that most employers will have. Try not to use uncommon or unfamiliar file formats, such as JPEG. Why? You want to ensure that your file can be opened without any difficulty. If a hiring manager cannot open your file, it will be game over for you.

Not Choosing the Right Resume Font, Color, and other Aesthetics

 When choosing a font, use a standard Word font: Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman. These are standard business fonts and you should stick with one of them. The font should be consistent throughout the entire resume. Keep it to a size 10 or 12 – not too small to read but not too big to overpower the page.

No matter how much you are tempted, keep the font color plain black. The only time you should deviate from this would be if you were applying for an art-related job – then your artistic creativity can trump standard formats.

You want your resume to stand out. But at the same time, you don’t want it to be so different that it attracts negative attention. Bolding and highlighting text is a good way to draw potential employers’ eyes to key areas you want them to look at. It is recommended you bold key topics, such as Job History or Education. Bold and/or underline important words like job titles. By bolding and highlighting key areas and words, your resume will stand out but not deviate from accepted formats.