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How do you deal with the frustration of online applications?
Here’s today’s question from a frustrated jobseeker:
How do you deal with the frustration of online applications?
Many job listings today require an online application. I have applied to numerous and put at least a decent amount of effort into each of them, and very few of them reply predictably (the worst part is the good job [...]
How can I find job websites aside from the big job boards to Get A Job?
There are many niche job search sites targeting specific jobs, functional areas, and industries. Do a search on the type of job you’re looking for, or the industry you’re targeting, and keywords and key phrases such as “jobs” and “job site”.
For example, if you’re looking for job boards specific to Marketing, you’ll want to try [...]
What is the best way to find a job by posting your resume online?
Question: What is the best way to find a job by posting your resume online?
Answer: Posting your resume is only part of the equation. Of course you need to post your resume on the major job boards, but you should also post it on niche job boards focusing on your industry / type of job. [...]
How to build your network with autoresponders
Do you know what an autoresponder is? It is when you send an email to someone and a pre-programmed message gets sent to you immediately. Usually it will say, “Someone from our company will contact you shortly” or “I’m on vacation this week. Look for my call next week.”
When responding to an advertised job online, [...]
How to Ebay your way to employment
Write a white paper on whatever you are an authority on, give it a catchy title (I.e. “How To Buy and Sell Real Estate With No Money Down” or “Daytrader Secrets For The Lazy Investor”), and sell it on eBay as an e-book. On your “About Me” page, set up a link to your resume/profile [...]
