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Find a Job: 10 Resources & Tips for Job Hunters

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Finding a job used to be a job in itself. The resources on the Internet make finding a job less like work, and more like child’s play. Millions of jobs are posted on these job search sites. It’s just a matter of spending some quality click time to find the job of your dreams.

There are many ways to search: by job title, by location, by keyword, by company. The job postings provide lengthy job descriptions, wage and benefits information, skill requirements and other details that help you decide if that’s the job for you. Once you have zeroed in on some possibilities, you can apply right online.

Also included are helpful hints and tips for everything from preparing a first-class resume to dazzling them at the interview. (The last site below is full of valuable job tips.)

You will also find other information, such as salary calculators and job trends. Whether you want to get a job down the street, or build a career on the other side of the globe, the opportunities are endless when you search online.

  1. Job.com (http://www.job.com)
  2. Indeed.com (http://www.indeed.com)
  3. Monster.com (http://www.monster.com)
  4. HotJob.Yahoo.com (http://www.hotjob.yahoo.com)
  5. CareerBuilders.com (http://www.CareerBuilders.com)
  6. Usajobs.gov/ (http://www.usajobs.gov/)
  7. JobTips (http://hr.dop.wa.gov/jobtips)
    Tips:
  1. When you secure that interview, make sure you are prepared. Be ready to answers such questions as what are your major strengths, weaknesses, and where you see yourself in five years.
  2. Dress appropriately for the interview. First impressions are crucial.
  3. When you’re in the job searching mood, apply for more than one job at a time. The more people who know about you, the better your chances of getting hired.

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sherry July 30, 2010 at 10:41 pm

Hello,
I have been a RN in acute care for 30 yrs. I can competently work L&D / Newborn /Premie / Med / Surg / Recovery Rm / ER / Trauma/ Peds / etc… I have been in Charge. I have demonstrated great skills and communication.
My problem, Through Divorce, Losing a almost adult child, Changing jobs and locations, among other set backs ; I have been fired twice through all this.(Mind not completely on job/crying) . I have never had my license jeopardized.
I took some time off (2 yrs) ; then started the job hunt. I have applied many times, interviewed 30 % of the attempts. Yet with all the experience and skill I get shot down. The interview go well; they say they are impressed yet I’m not getting the job.
I have no disability, personable,know what I’m talking about, answer there questions without problems. (1) Can you tell me what is wrong ???
Do I have to give up Nursing because I was “human”. Yes I made mistakes but not in caring for Patients. (2) How can I rebuild my career ??? (3) Is there a ” black list” ?? (4) I am at the point of poverty / credit score is prob. low; does that effect things also??? (5) Tell me where to start and then where to go from ther …Please.
Sincerely Sherry

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