Archive for December, 2008

Conducting a job search is always a stressful and labor intensive process. Between job search engines, networking, resume and resume cover letter writing, not to mention the interview process, it is no wonder that no one is anxious to dive into the job market.

Learn how to conduct more efficient and less stressful job searches with our job search tips! Learn about job search engines, how to conduct effective company research, networking, recruiters and more!

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1. Unless you are invited to do so, avoid sending attachments.
2. Spam filters and corporate security measures will often strip attachments from email, or block the email from going through.
3. You can paste your resume into the body of your email. And, you can post a copy of your reusme on the Internet with a link to it.
4. Of course, it is always best to get your resume hand delivered to the hiring manager.

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How you format your resume is as important as the career information and experience within it. You wouldn’t come dressed to an interview without carefully choosing your clothes. The same goes for your reusme. Your resume has about 5 seconds to make its first impression.

1. Use a font size that is easy on the eyes. No smaller than 10 points.
2. Avoid large fonts. They waste space and may seem comical.
3. Use a professional, business font such as Arial or Verdana
4. Use the same font throughout your resume.
5. Use white space. Crowded text is difficult to read.
6. Use short bulleted text to increase ease of reading.
7. Keep your resume to one page.

Remember, the goal of your resume is to get an interview. Accounting for every aspect of your professional life smacks of unprofessionalism.

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Overall, the most effective way of conducting a job search is networking. The best part about networking is that the more friends you make, the wider your network! Because really, that’s all that networking is – meeting people, making friends, and talking about your business (your business is YOU!).

By networking, you’ll find people who know about unadvertised jobs. Talk to people you know and find out about their companies – ask them to do internal job searches. They can tell you the right person to send your resume to; and you’ll have one of the most sought after types of references: somebody who knows the employer.

This kind of networking is great for everyone. You get a good reference from a trusted source and your friend may get a bonus for bringing in a referral that is hired.

You shouldn’t conduct your job search solely by networking, but you definitely shouldn’t conduct a job search without it.

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