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How to Find A Job on Employers Websites

Job Hunting, Job Search

Laptop, Computer, Browser, Research, Study, School

This article will give you great info on how to research jobs on employers’ websites

Job boards may not list all open jobs in your field, as some companies’ jobs might not be promoted outside of their website. Because some jobs are not advertised outside of a company’s career site, you should research companies in your profession and directly apply for jobs on their websites.

 How to Research Companies in Your Profession

 Researching companies is quite simple. Below are 4 ways to do so.

Research local companies in your profession.

 Think of all the companies in your local area or even companies outside of your area, you would like to work for. Go online and look up their career pages. If any of these companies have job openings that match your qualifications, apply for those jobs on their career pages.

Ask current and former colleagues.

 Ask your current and former colleagues about companies in your local area with jobs in your profession. Once you have a company’s name, look up the company online and find their career page and see if they have job openings in your profession. If they have openings you like to apply for those roles.

 Do a Google Search

 You can research companies in your industry by doing a simple Google search. In the Google search bar, enter your local ZIP Code/postal code and then the industry you are in. Different companies in your local area will pop up. From the results, choose a few and click on their sites to see if these companies have job openings listed on their career pages. If you see an opening that interests, you apply to them with your resume.

Research Fast-Growing Companies

Many small fast-growing companies may not have the budget for online job ads or recruiters. This being the case, a potential area to research is fast-growing companies. To do this, type “fast-growing companies” in the Google search bar and you will find a list of different sites. Look at this list and if any catch your eye, click on the company’s website and see if they have job openings in your skillset. If any positions match what you are looking for apply to those roles with your resume.

Conclusion

 There are many jobs that may not show up on job ads. Therefore, researching companies and applying directly on their websites will give you additional avenues to search and apply for jobs. Also as always make sure when applying you use a professional-looking resume. At the end of the day, you can find great jobs on employers’ websites but if you do not have a good resume no one will call you back.

 

How To Get a Job as a New Grad

Job Hunting, Job Search, Resume

The following article will give new grads great tips on how to land their first job

Your first professional job can be very hard to obtain, and you might be competing against hundreds of other grads to land only one role. If you executive your job search the right way you can overcome many mistakes other recent grads make and improve your chances of landing a job.

Give the Impression That You Have More Experience Than You Do

Landing your first role in your profession can be quite competitive because many new grads are competing for very few spots. To make yourself stand out from the competition, your resume should give the impression that you have more experience than you do. Here are 3 suggestions on how to do that.

1. Include volunteer job-related experience.

If you have any volunteer unpaid experience in your field you should make sure you list that experience. Below you will find an example.

Data Analyst (Volunteer), ABC Corp 2017

As a volunteer data analyst, I assisted the strategy department in determining the effectiveness of major projects’ outcomes. Used Excel and Salesforce to attract data to analyze success.

2. Include job experience not related to your field.

When looking to land your first job in your field of training, if you do not have relevant work experience, you should list unrelated work experience on your resume. This will show potential employers that you have experience in a work environment. In addition, many employers value unrelated experience, such as working in fast-food or retail, because it develops great work ethic and customer service skills.

3. Include academic job-related experience.

If you have no job-related experience but have the academic-related experience, elaborate about that in your resume. See the example below.

Academic Project – J2EE Mobile Banking Application
University of Waterloo 2017
For my final academic project at the University of Waterloo, I designed and developed a mobile banking application using J2EE, Java, Spring, Struts, ibatis, JSP, AJAX, HTML, Oracle 12g, Maven, Log4J, slf4j, iText, Edit plus, Eclipse IDE, JUnit, WinCVS, Axis2, JSON, and UNIX.

Highlight Academic Achievements

While academic achievements are always important to include in a resume, highlighting them is even more crucial when you are looking for your first job. Any academic achievement you have obtained, such as a high GPA, scholarships, awards or any other accomplishments, should be listed on your resume.

Focus on Entry-Level Jobs

As a new grad right out of school with little experience, you should focus on looking for entry-level jobs. These are jobs where employers want to hire someone who has little or no experience.

Starting with an entry-level search might seem like common sense, but a lot of grads don’t make applying for entry-level jobs their focus. Most want to jump right into a high-paying job with all the perks and benefits. But they forget one thing: those jobs require experience.

Experience is something a new grad doesn’t have. By putting in the time and working in an entry-level position, you’ll gain the experience that employers are looking for and then you’ll be qualified for more advanced roles.

You can look for entry-level jobs on all major job sites, specialty sites, aggregators, job classifieds, and entry-level job sites.

Get Experience by Internships or Volunteering

If you do not have any job-related experience, a great way to get it is to do an internship or volunteer in your field.

Many companies offer both paid and unpaid internships designed to help those breaking into that profession gain experience. If an intern performs well in their role, a company often will hire them when the internship is finished.

To find internships or volunteer roles, look at all major job sites, specialty sites, aggregators, job classifieds, entry-level job sites, and internship/volunteer sites.

How to get Paid and Unpaid Internships

Proper Interviewing Etiquette

You worked hard in school, got good grades, did an internship, and when it comes time to interview, you mess up. This is very common for new grads, but it can be corrected.

The number one thing many entry-level job seekers have trouble with is how to interview professionally. Most new grads do not know how to communicate in the corporate workplace, so when they interview, they are too casual in the way they express themselves and make the mistake of littering their speech with slang. This turns potential employers off. My advice to new grads is to practice proper interviewing etiquette and learn to speak in a professional manner.

Conclusion

Getting that first job in the profession they trained for can be a difficult undertaking for a new grad. Applying the tips in this chapter will make looking and obtaining your first job easier.

How Do I Change Careers?

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

The Purpose of This Article is to Give you Some Useful Tips on How to Change Careers

There comes a time in your career when either by choice or with limited options you need to switch careers. Switching careers is not an easy thing to do, and many individuals do not know where to start.

How to Think of New Career Choices

1. Consider careers based on your interests and hobbies. The most obvious place to think of when thinking of changing careers is your interests and hobbies.

2. Look at another person’s success. Do you know people who are in careers that you could see yourself doing or you have an interest in? Ask them for pointers or ideas.

3. Research on YouTube. Check out different YouTube videos to get ideas of potential career choices. Enter “career search” in the search box and see what comes up.

4. Meet with a career counselor. Career Counselors can work with you to determine potential careers that are a good fit for your education and interests.

5. Do a career exploration test. These tests will point you to a career that matches your personality and interests.

6. Research on Google. In Google’s search box, type “career search” to look up information on different career ideas.

7. Ask friends and family for possible ideas.

8. Look on Job Boards. Major job boards (such as Indeed, Monster, and CareerBuilder) will show you what kinds of careers are out there.

9. Go to your local library. Look up books on different career ideas. Or ask a librarian for help.

10. Check out government labor sites. Most countries have websites that provide great info on jobs and labor trends.

My final recommendation is to think of something you are passionate about as the more passion you have for something the more likely you will do well and like it.

Be Realistic in Your Career Choices

When considering career choices be realistic in terms of education and experience. If you want to be a lawyer, and you do not have a law degree and a license to practice law you will not be a lawyer. Your new career choice must match your education and or experience.

In many cases You are going to have to start at the bottom of your new career. That being the case if you are a retail manager and you want to be an accounting manager realistically speaking you are going to have to start as a junior accountant.

Get the Right Education for Your Field Obviously, you must get the right education in your new chosen field if there is a need to. For instances if you want to get a job as a developer, and you have no academic experience in this area you will need to do this.

The good news is today many professions you can take short academic programs to find employment. A good example is the numerous developer boot camps. An example of this is Udemy where you can even learn how to program in the comfort of your own home.  https://www.udemy.com/the-web-developer-bootcamp/

For some professions you can do an apprenticeship to master a skill. In my previous career as a recruiter I personally taught hundreds of individuals from scratch how to become a recruiter.

Also, there are many professions you will find that require no previous education in the field. An example of this is many sales roles where on the job training is the education.

Many people knock sales roles but there are many examples of salespeople who have made over six figures to over millions of dollars in sales without any formal education and experience.

Creating a Resume and LinkedIn Profiles that Match Your New Career Interests

You might not have exact experience in your new career choice, but you might have relevant career experience for that field.

An example might be you work in real estate in sales and want to switch careers into finance and in your current job you do some accounting and finance work like creating financial models using Excel. This experience you would focus in on your resume and LinkedIn profile.

Also adding in courses and volunteer work related to your new career aspiration is a must. For instance, if you are looking to get into finance and you have taken accounting and finance courses, you would put this in your resume.

To learn how to create an effective resume please see this article

https://eliteproresume.com/2019/09/17/how-to-create-a-resume-for-an-executive-or-professional/

Creating your new resume and LinkedIn profile to reflect your new experience can either be done by yourself or hiring a company like my company Elite Pro Resume Services.

Home

Looking For jobs in Your New Field.

Please see my article on the top ways to look for a job as a good start

Top 10 Best Ways to Look for a Job

Another avenue is to focus on entry-level jobs in your new field. For this type in the word entry level or junior along with the job title you are looking for in the title section on the job board you are using. An example would be typing in “Junior HR” or “Entry Level HR” if you were looking for an entry level HR job.

How to Interview For your New Chosen Occupation

As a starting point I recommend reading an article I wrote about the top 20 interview Questions that HR asks. https://careers.adventhealth.com/blog/how-to-answer-the-20-most-common-interview-questions

Before your interview in your new field think of all your current, relatable skills be it either academic, professional, and any other relevant skills.

When you have an interview use these examples to show the interviewer you have some related experience. For instance, if the hiring manager asks you about your experience with marketing you can mention academic courses and projects with marketing.

If you even did basic marketing at your last job you can even mention that experience. For example, if you were a retail manager who created in-store marketing that would be something you could mention.

Be Positive

Changing careers is not an easy thing to do, and you are going to have a lot of negative people in your head convincing you that will not succeed. You should do your best to ignore these negative people and move forward and try to keep positive.

There are many examples of many people who have successfully changed careers. A great example of this was a former school janitor who switched careers and eventually became the principal of the same school. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-48594032

I am personally another great example of someone who found success switching careers. In my early career, I switched careers a few times until I found my profession. If I never switched careers, I would never have become one of the leading experts about job hunting resumes and recruiting and a 2-time best seller on the subject B00IW54CJ0

Conclusion

Switching careers is difficult to do but by learning some of the useful tips from this article you will get a good head start in your quest for a new job. I wish everyone the best of luck!

Beware: Your Social Media Profile Can Cost You a Job

Job Hunting, Job Offer, Job Search, Social Media

The following article will explain how your social media profile can cost you a job.

Many people today have social media profiles on different sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. There is nothing wrong with being on social media, but a measure of caution must be exercised. If your profile appears unprofessional and if what you post becomes too political, rude, or in bad taste, your career can be impacted.

When screening candidates, many recruiters, and employers will look at a potential candidate’s social media footprint and assess if their profiles are appropriate and suitable for a career in that organization.

Some might think this is unfair and that their social media profile is their own private domain. This is a false way to think. As soon as you put your thoughts out there on social media, they become accessible to the public, including employers. There have been many stories of employers who passed on interviewing candidates because they found embarrassing pictures posted online, such as selfies where the candidate was intoxicated and other moments caught on camera.

Social media can still be enjoyable, but thinking in terms of your career and potential impact on your personal brand, it’s a good idea to avoid posting the following things on social media:

Never post embarrassing photos of any kind that put you in a bad light.

You might think it is cute to post photos of yourself after a night in the town or when you had too much to drink but if potential employers see you in this kind of light they will only think of you in bad taste. This, in turn, will result in fewer job opportunities for you.

Be cautious when posting about politics.

Your personal opinions are important, but you might offend a segment of the population who do not agree with you.

Politics are an important part of self-identity but with the world being very divided by politics you could cost yourself an interview if your politics differ from a hiring manager or recruiter beliefs. Keep out of political discussions to prevent potential employers from rejecting your application.

Never post anything that is of bad taste.

If you are not sure is something is of bad taste, then don’t take the chance—don’t post it.

Anything that can potentially offend or insult anyone should not be posted on social media. If you are not sure if something is offensive the rule of thumb is not to post it on social media.

Never post something that could be perceived as rude or obnoxious, as this will make people see you in a negative light.

One person’s impulse for humor might differ from others. To avoid potential employers from rejecting your application do not post offensive rude and obnoxious items.

Stay away from posting about controversial topics. Doing so may turn some people off.

You might have had a chance at your dream job when all out a sudden a potential employer sees a post about a controversial topic you had posted on social media and that one shot at your dream job is now over.

Get rid of past social media posts that may paint you in a negative manner

This is what I suggest: look through your social media profiles and delete any pictures or posts that match the above criteria. This could take time but won’t that be worth not losing out on your dream job.

Conclusion

By having professional social media profiles, you will reduce the likelihood of potential employers drawing a negative conclusion about you based on your profiles. This, in turn, will prevent you from being disqualified as a candidate. With a professional presence on social media, not only will you build your personal brand, you’ll go further in the selection process, perhaps even landing that coveted job.

Job Offer Negotiation Tips

Job Hunting, Job Offer, Job Search

The following article will give you information on how to negotiate during a job offer.

After going through all the hard work of creating a resume, searching for a job, and interviewing, it is still possible to blow a job opportunity at the offer stage. This article will show you what to do—and what not to do—when accepting or negotiating a job offer.

Don’t Delay Accepting an Offer You Like

 As soon as you get an offer you like, you should accept it without delay. Do not play hard to get. If you play games at this stage, an employer might withdraw the offer.

Make Sure Your References Are Ready

At the interview stage, you should already have references prepared and ready to give to whoever asks for them. When choosing who to list as a reference, always pick people who you know you can trust to give a great reference. If possible, have backups in place in case some of your references can’t be reached. I would recommend having at least 5 references, including 3 managers and 2 colleagues. It should go without saying, but remember that it is not acceptable to use close friends and family members as references.

When you send a potential employer your references, let the people who you’ve used as references know so that they’re expecting to be contacted. Also, give them a friendly reminder to complete their references quickly. Some employers will take away an offer if references are not completed right away.

 Accept the First Good Offer You Receive

Some job seekers sometimes will wait after getting an offer to see if a better offer comes along. In my opinion, this is a big mistake. You should always take the first good offer that comes your way. If you don’t have other offers on the table but hold off on accepting an offer, you could lose the first offer because the employer moves on to other candidates.

What If The Offer Isn’t What You Expected?

 If the offer is slightly less than desired but you can live with it, you should accept it. If the offer is giving you other perks that make up for the money you won’t be getting, such as a flexible schedule or career advancement, you also might consider accepting.

If the offer is below your expectations with no other incentives, instead of accepting it you might consider negotiating. In your reply to the person doing the negotiation, politely let them know that you mentioned your salary expectations during the interview process and that’s what you will need to get in order to accept a job offer. In some cases, the employer will meet you in the middle. They may even accede and give you the salary you desire.

Long-Term Job Strategies

 Even after you get hired, you should never stop having a long-term job strategy. In today’s economy, there are very few jobs that you keep for life. That being the case, you always keep your resume and LinkedIn profile updated and stay in touch with recruiters. Even if you are looking for promotions internally, make sure your information is always up to date.

Conclusion

 By following the suggestions in this chapter, you will be able to determine when to accept a job offer and how to negotiate for a job offer. You’ll also come to understand the importance of having a long-term job strategy.

How to get Paid and Unpaid Internships

Internships, Job Hunting, Job Search

This article will look at taking advantage of both paid and unpaid internships to jumpstart your career.

For some job seekers, it can be difficult to get a break. New grads, individuals looking to make a career transition, and those who are unemployed for long stretches of time often have trouble finding a job.

If you fall into any of these categories, you might want to consider applying for an internship.

Paid Internships

Paid internships are a great way for job seekers to land a role when they are struggling to find full-time employment. Many organizations offer paid internship programs lasting anywhere from a few weeks to over a year. These internship programs allow the job seeker to get much-needed experience in their profession. And for the most part, an internship mirrors a traditional role.

Unpaid Internships

Sometimes a job seeker needs help getting their foot in the door. In this instance, an unpaid internship can give them the experience they need to land a job.

Unpaid internships should only be looked at if job seekers are having trouble landing traditional roles or even paid internships. This type of unpaid volunteering is not like doing charitable work at a soup kitchen or animal shelter. An unpaid intern volunteers their time for free in the field they want to build a career in exchange for experience, references, or networking contacts.

Advantages of Paid and Unpaid Internships

1. Some internship roles turn into full-time roles.

2. You’ll be able to gain experience when you do not have any.

3. An internship can fill in gaps in a resume.

Disadvantages of Internships

1. In the case of unpaid internships, you do not get paid. This is the biggest barrier for some individuals who cannot sacrifice a paycheck.

2. In the case of paid internships, the salary is usually lower than most entry-level roles in that profession.

When Should You Consider an Internship as an Option?

1. New grad with no experience. Right after graduation, it can be difficult for new grads to land their first job in the field they trained in. If an individual finds they are having trouble getting their first role, an internship can be a good option.

2. Out of work for a long stretch. If due to circumstances, a person is out of work for a long time, a short internship will help them get recent experience and sharpen their skills.

3. Trying to enter a new profession. Make a career change can be a difficult endeavor. One way to get into a new profession is to get experience through an unpaid internship.

How to Look for an Unpaid Internships.

There are five main ways to look for an unpaid internship: campus career center and alumni association, traditional job boards, niche sites & professional associations, dedicated internship sites, & employers’ websites. Below you will learn more about each of them.

1. Campus Career Center and Alumni Association
Many colleges have a career center on their websites where new grads can find lists of internships that match their fields of study. Alumni can also find internships by going to their college’s career center or college alumni center.

2. Traditional Job Boards
You can find many internships on traditional job boards, such as CareerBuilder, Indeed, LinkedIn, Monster, ZipRecruiter, and other smaller job sites. To find an internship, in the search bar enter keywords like internship and your job title. For example: engineering internship.

3. Niche Sites & Professional Associations
Just like traditional job boards, you can find internships on niche sites and professional associations. Go to your profession’s niche sites or professional association’s website and type “internship” in the search bar.

4. Dedicated Internship Sites
There are dedicated internship job boards where employers post internships. Some of these sites are:

a) College Recruiter – https://www.collegerecruiter.com/ – Job board specialized for recent grads looking for entry-level positions and internships.

b) Idealist – https://www.idealist.org – Job board for internship and volunteer opportunities.

c) Intern Jobs – http://www.internjobs.com/ – Internship website for new grads and career changers.

d) Internships – http://www.internships.com/ – Internship website.

e) Way Up – https://www.wayup.com/ – Jobs and Internships for new grads.

f) Youtern – http://www.youtern.com/ – Internship website.

5. Employers’ Websites
If you have specific employers in mind, you can look at their career sites to see if they have any internships open.

Conclusion

When landing a traditional role is not working, looking for a paid or unpaid internship might be
the solution to recharge your job search.

The Value of SEO in Finding a Job

Job Hunting, Job Search, SEO

This article will teach you techniques to get your resume and profile on the top of hiring managers piles by using SEO

Search engine optimization, to SEO, is a method used to increase website visitors by ranking higher in search engine results. In terms of job search, SEO is the techniques used by job hunters to get their resumes and other online profiles at the top of recruiters’ and hiring managers’ search lists.

Part 1: Choose the Right Location for your Profiles

This might sound elementary, but when you are setting your resume up on resume databases and creating online profiles, make sure you always put yourself in the right location. When a recruiter searches for profiles, they usually search by location, such as zip-code/postal code, city and/or state. If you choose the wrong location, you will not pop up in the correct recruiter’s search.

Another SEO technique you can try is to choose larger city centers you live near as opposed to smaller suburbs and outlying towns. Recruiters tend to search in bigger markets so your best bet is to list your profiles in bigger geographical centers.

Part 2: Key Words

Adding keywords to your resume and online profiles can propel you to the top of a recruiter’s list.

When recruiters search for a profile online or through a database, many of them use keywords given to them by hiring managers. If the keywords they’re searching by are not on your resume, you will not pop up in a search.

Increase your chances by adding relevant keywords to your skills and work history sections of your resume. Try to think of the most common skills in your profession. For example, an Accounts Payable professional might add these keywords: Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Tax Reporting, General Ledgers, Profit and Loss, and Accounting.

Another tip is to look at jobs posted on job boards in your profession and then take words that are commonly used and add them to your resume and online profiles.

A final tip is to look at the largest job aggregator, Indeed, which has a tool that tells you the most commonly searched terms in your profession. This is the link: https://www.indeed.com/jobtrends/category-trends

Part 3 Job Titles:

When looking at resumes and profiles, the number one thing recruiters search for is job titles. This is why you need effective job titles. Below are tips to increase SEO of your job titles.

1. Your job title must be the most common title that is recognizable by most employers. If your job title is not a common title for your area of expertise, recruiters may not find your resume or profile. Go to the major job websites to find the most common title for your job. In addition, Indeed offers a helpful took, a list of the most common job titles which allows you to compare and see which are the most popular (https://www.indeed.com/jobtrends).

2. Keep your titles as short as possible but with as much searchable information. From an SEO perspective, long titles are harder to find and clog up SEO algorithms. At the same time, job titles must be optimized with enough information so that hiring managers will find your resume.

3. Words that are searched together should be placed together in the job title. For example, in health care, many recruiters search ICU & RN together so therefore these words should be placed together in the job title.

4. Secondary search words are a good idea to add to your job title. For example, in technology, a candidate could put Java/J2EE Developer as their job title so that their profile will pop up when recruiters search by the key words Java or J2EE.

Part 4: Strategically Injecting Your Job Title Throughout your Resume and Profile

Strategically placing your job title multiple times in your resume and profiles can increase SEO and make it rank higher in recruiters’ searches. SEO increases every time a keyword is placed in a resume/online profile, so tactically insert your job title throughout your resume without destroying its flow or proper sentence structure. Great places to add your job title are the objective, work experience, and skills sections.

Part 5: The Power of Refreshing your Resume on Online Job Boards

Another way to increase your SEO when looking for a job is to periodically refresh your resume and online profiles. On many job boards, recently added or recently updated profiles are ranked higher in a search. Instead of starting all over again to get a higher ranking, simply updating and making small changes to your resume & profiles will refresh your resume and bring you to the top of recruiters’ search lists.

Conclusion

By improving your resume’s SEO, you will increase the chances that your resume and online profiles appear higher on recruiters’ lists when they search for candidates.

How to Create a Resume Profile and Look for Jobs on Monster

Job Hunting, Job Search, Monster, Resume

This article will teach you how to create a resume profile that recruiters will find and how to search for jobs on Monster

Monster is one of the original career sites and has built up a loyal following over the years. It is a good idea to create a resume profile and to search for jobs on Monster because many recruiters use it regularly.

Monster – http://www.monster.com/

Please note: Monster is always changing, so some information found in this chapter may change over time.

How to Create a Resume Profile on Monster

To increase the chances of recruiters finding your resume on Monster, it is important to create an effective profile. Let’s go through the steps to creating an effective profile on Monster.

Step 1 – Go to https://www.monster.com/ and hit the Post a Resume icon at the top middle. This will take you to a page where you can upload your resume.

Step 2 – Hit the Upload Your Resume icon in the middle of the page. It will take you to a page asking for your email and to set up a password. Also, it gives you the option: “Email me career-related Monster updates and job opportunities.” Check Yes to be sent job alerts. It will also ask: “Email me Monster partner offers and promotions.” For this, check No so that you do not get unrelated solicitations. Then hit Register.

Step 3 – The next page asks for the following information: First Name, Last Name, Country, ZIP Code, Current Career Level, Education level. You should fill in all the info and use the drop-down menus to choose the options that most fit your background.

Step 4 – Next, you will be asked for more information in the following categories: Resume Name, Desired Job Title, Most Recent Job Title, Most Recent Employer, Work Authorization for US, Make My Resume Searchable by Employers, Make My Resume Searchable by Diversity Employers, Give Me a FREE Resume Critique, Upload an Existing Resume or Create a Monster Resume. Let’s break these down one at a time.

a) Resume Name – Give your resume a name. Keep it simple and focused on your name and job title. For example, Joe Smith Retail Store Manager. Remember that potential employers are going to see this.

b) Desired Job Title – List the desired job you are looking for.

c) Most Recent Job Title – List your most recent job title.

d) Most Recent Employer – List the last employer you worked for.

e) Work authorization for US – If you work in the US, pick one of the drop-down choices that most closely describes your situation.

f) Make My Resume Searchable by Employers – Select Yes so employers can find your resume in the database.

g) Make My Resume Searchable by Diversity Employers – Select Yes if you fall under a diversity category.

h) Give Me a FREE Resume Critique – Select No. If you’ve followed my tips for writing an effective resume, your resume should be fine.

i) Upload an Existing Resume or Create a Monster Resume – Upload a resume. This saves time; plus, you already have a great resume. After uploading your resume, you’ll be taken to the next page and will move on to Step 5.

Step 5 – This page allows you to add more information into your resume profile. My advice is to fill out as much as you can to increase your chances of being found by recruiters.

The following is information on these different areas.

a) View Resume – Before posting, you can make sure your uploaded resume looks good by clicking View Resume in the top corner.

b) Resume Visibility – You have 3 visibility choices: Visible to Recruiters, Limited, or Private. Keep it visible.

c) Your Profile Info – In this section, most of the areas have been pre-populated with information from your resume or from what you have already filled in. These areas include: Most Recent Job Title, Most Recent Employer, ZIP Code, Work Authorization for US, Current Career Level, Current Education Level. Check to make sure everything is filled out correctly.

d) Your Ideal Position – You’ll be asked if your pre-populated search title is correct. If yes, then keep it the way it is. You will also be asked about your minimum to maximum salary preferences. I recommend keeping salary blank so as not to lose out on salary-based roles.

e) Work Industries – If there are specific industries you want to work in, such as healthcare, the choose the option that matches your industry. You have 2 options for this section.

f) Job Occupations – This section allows you to select two job titles that you are looking for. In most cases, this is useful, so fill in the job titles that match the jobs you’re searching for.

g) Job Location – Your location is based on the ZIP Code/postal code you pre-selected. If you are open to other locations, click the I’m Interested in Other Locations button. From the drop-down selection, choose the locations where you would be willing to work.

h) Desired Job Type – Choose the type of job you are looking for: Employee, Intern, Temporary/Contract/Project, Seasonal.

i) Desired Job Status – Choose what job status you want: Full-Time, Part-Time, or Per Diem.

j) Are you willing to relocate? – Choose Yes if you would be willing to move for a new job. If you do not want to relocate, choose No.

k) Are you willing to travel? – From the drop-down menu, select the amount of time you would travel for a job: No Travel Required, Up to 25%, Up to 50%, Up to 75%, and Up to 100%.

l) What languages do you speak? – Select the languages you speak and at what level of fluency. If the language you speak is not listed, you can add it by clicking Add Language. Some companies value and are looking for multilingual candidates, so I recommend selecting all the languages you speak.

m) Have you served in the military? – If you served in the military, select the option that reflects your background.

n) Do you have security clearance? – If you have a security clearance, select what clearance you have.

o) What is your citizenship? – Choose your citizenship status.

p) When are you available to start? – From the drop-down menu, select when you can start a new role.

q) Hit the Save Settings icon at the bottom of the page and your selections will be saved.

Looking for Jobs on Monster

It is important to search for jobs on Monster every day, since not all jobs will show up in your job alerts. Below are the steps to look for a job on Monster.

Step 1 – Go to http://www.monster.com/ and hit the Find Jobs icon in the top right corner. Click the Advanced Search option in the drop-down menu. This will bring you to the Advanced Search page

Step 2 – In the Advanced Search page, generate a job search using the following criteria: Job Titles, Companies, Location, Job Type, Posting Date. Below you will find information for each.

a) Job Titles – Choose the job titles you want to search for. You can search for more than one by clicking Add Another Job Title.

b) Companies – Select Jobs by Companies if there are specific companies you would like to work for. You also have the option to add more than one company by hitting Add Another Company. Unless there are specific companies you are looking to target, I would keep this blank.

c) Location – This allows you to search for jobs based on city, state or ZIP Code.

d) Job Type – Select what type of job type you are looking for, such as Full Time, Contract, Part Time, Internship, Temp, and Other. You can select more than one option.

e) Posting Date – This section allows you to narrow or expand a job search based on how long a job has been open. Select one of these options: Any Date, Today, Yesterday, Last 3 Days, Last 7 Days, Last 14 Days, or Last 30 days. When you first start looking for jobs, keep your search open by choosing Any Date. After you have done a few searches and have already found all the older jobs, change the Posting Date to Today so only recent jobs will show up in the search.

Step 3 – Click the Search for Jobs button. A list of jobs based on your search criteria will appear. Some jobs will let you apply via your existing Monster resume or will take you to the employer’s website to complete an application.

Conclusion

As Monster has such an established recruiter clientele, it is recommended that you follow this chapter’s advice as closely as possible. By creating a Monster resume that employers will find, creating alerts to stay up-to-breast on new job openings, and looking for jobs regularly on Monster, you’ll increase your chances of landing a job.

How to Look for Jobs on CareerBuilder

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The Following Post Will Give You Information on How to Look For a Job on CareerBuilder

CareerBuilder, one of the longest-running job boards, has a loyal recruiter following. Using CareerBuilder to reach this audience can be advantageous. This article will teach you how to take full advantage of CareerBuilder, build a resume and find jobs.

CareerBuilder – http://www.careerbuilder.com/

Please note: CareerBuilder’s format is constantly changing; therefore, there is a chance the information in this article could change over time.

How to Build a Resume on CareerBuilder

Putting a resume on CareerBuilder will allow you to be seen by recruiters who have paid access to the CareerBuilder database. Some jobs on CareerBuilder offer one-click quick apply, which will enable you to save time by rapidly applying for many jobs.

You can build a resume on CareerBuilder in 5 simple steps.

Step 1 – Go to http://www.careerbuilder.com/ and click the Add Your Resume button at the top center.

Step 2 – You’ll be taken to a sign-up page. At the bottom of the page, look for the phrase, “Don’t have an account? Create One.” Hit Create One.

Step 3 – This page asks you for the following information to set up your account: First Name, Last Name, Email, Zip, Password, Confirm Password. Fill in this info and then at the bottom, check the boxes labeled “Job Recommendations based on your activity” and “Resume and Application Activity Alerts when your application is viewed.” The first one will send you job alerts and the second one will give you alerts when your application is viewed. Finally, at the bottom hit the Sign-up button.

Step 4 – You will be taken to a new page to fill in more information, such as Desired Job Title, and to upload a resume. As in other job boards, use your existing resume. Finally, it will ask you about privacy settings. To enable recruiters to see you and contact you, select Display my Resume and Contact Info. Click the Continue icon at the bottom.

Step 5 – On this next page, you will be able to look at your Career Builder profile and make sure that everything transferred over from your resume. If something is missing, you can edit and add in the missing info. At the top of your profile, it shows how many people have viewed your resume, a handy tool to be aware of. In addition, you the option to add additional sections to your profile, such as Salary, Skills & Qualifications, Relocation Locations, Contact Information. Below are quick recommendations about these sections.

a) Salary – Keep this section blank so as not to lose out on job opportunities.

b) Skills & Qualifications – List as many different skills as you can. This makes it easier for recruiters to find you when they do keyword searches based on skills and qualifications.

c) Relocation Locations – List any city you would be interested in relocating to. You can add more than one city by clicking Add Relocation Information.

How to Search for Jobs on CareerBuilder

Searching for jobs on CareerBuilder is a simple 2-step process, explained below.

Step 1 – Go to http://www.careerbuilder.com/ and click the green Find Jobs button in the top corner.

Step 2 – CareerBuilder gives you two search options when searching for roles. In the first search bar, you can search for jobs based on Job Title, Skills, or Company. In the second search bar, you can search for jobs based on City, State or ZIP Code. In the right corner, you are given more options to refine your search, including Date Posted, Employment Type, Annual Pay, Company, Job Category, CareerBuilder Apply Only. The following is information on each.

a) Date Posted – Select how old of a job you want to search for by date. The options are: 24 hours, 3 days, 7 days, and 30 days. When you first start looking for jobs, keep it open to 30 days and after you have done a few searches, then change your selection to 24 hours to find only recently posted jobs.

b) Employment Type – Select what type of job type you want: All, Full-Time, Part-Time, Contractor, Contract to Hire, Intern, Seasonal/Temp. You can select more than one option.

c) Annual Pay – Keep this section open so as not to limit your search.

d) Company – You can search for roles by company. I would recommend not doing this unless you are targeting specific companies.

e) Job Category – You can select up to three job categories.

f) CareerBuilder Apply Only – Select No, so as not to limit your search to jobs that only have the CareerBuilder Apply feature.

Conclusion

Creating a resume and looking for jobs on CareerBuilder will allow you to be seen by more recruiters and have access to more job opportunities.

How to Look for Jobs on ZipRecruiter

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This Article Will Give You Information On How to Look for Jobs on Zip Recruiter

ZipRecruiter – https://www.ziprecruiter.com/

ZipRecruiter 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. I highly recommend using this tool to search for jobs and be easily found by employers.

Please note: ZipRecruiter’s format is constantly changing; therefore, there is a chance the information in this article could change over time.

How to Create a Resume Profile on ZipRecruiter

Creating a resume profile on ZipRecruiter makes it easy for recruiters to find you by searching the ZipRecruiter database. It also allows you to get job alerts from employers.

Here’s how to create a resume profile on ZipRecruiter

Step 1 – Go to https://www.ziprecruiter.com/contact/create and you will be taken to a page to register for an account. To register, you will need to fill in three sections: Enter Your Basic Info, Create a Job Alert, & Upload Your Resume. Below you will find more information on all three.

a) Enter Your Basic Info – Enter your name and email address.

b) Create a Job Alert – This section allows you to get daily email job alerts. Type in the title of the job you’re looking for, and the location of jobs based on city, state or ZIP Code. With most of the job alerts, you can apply for jobs with one click. Signing up for daily email alerts is not required but is highly recommended.

c) Upload Your Resume – Upload your existing resume and then click the green Create Account button at the bottom.

Step 2 – After completing the registration, ZipRecruiter gives you the option of signing up for job alerts by text. I recommend doing this; you’ll have the advantage of getting real-time job alerts sent right to your phone. You’ll be able to apply for jobs before other job seekers who do not use this feature.

How to Look for Jobs on ZipRecruiter

Looking for jobs on ZipRecruiter is a simple process. It might very well be the easiest job site to use.

There are 4 ways to look for jobs on ZipRecruiter.
1. Sign up for email job alerts, which you should have already done when you registered.
2. Sign up for mobile job alerts.
3. Look for jobs under Suggested Jobs, which is found in the top right corner when you are logged into the system. It will bring up jobs based on your job title.
4. Search for jobs by job title and location. It is just like setting up job alerts.

You can quickly apply to many of the jobs you find on ZipRecruiter. For jobs that you can’t quick apply to, you will be taken to the employer’s website or landing page to apply for the job.

Conclusion

Creating a resume and looking for jobs on ZipRecruiter is essential because it is one of the fastest growing job sites.