Employment Spot

Perfecting your resume, networking and interviews can make looking for a new job very overwhelming.  One way to lessen this stress is to remind yourself that searching for a job is not only about you.  While you are desperately trying to find a job, employers are trying just as hard to find the right person to fill their jobs.  Approaching your job search through the employer’s point of view will give you a better idea of what it is they want from you.  The smart job-seeker should gain a good understanding of the hiring process by considering the following hiring resources and getting inside the mind of the employer.  Read the rest of this entry »

The resume is by far the most important document in your job search and your greater career path.  It is the single most important factor in whether you will receive an interview, and the first – but preferably not the last – chance for employers to get a sense of what you can offer them.  Regardless of the level of experience you may have, the quality of your resume may make all the difference between getting an interview and getting overlooked.  Many job seekers underestimate the importance of a quality resume not only in getting a job, but in getting the right job and determining salary.
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The recent closure of America’s Job Bank has prompted some confusion and question about job banks and job search services in general. Job banks are tools used by job seekers to find employment listings online. The convenience of the online search allows job seekers to spend less time rummaging through want ads and more time updating resumes or tailoring their cover letters to specific employers. Job banks have become very popular in recent years as technology becomes an increasingly valuable tool to employers and employees alike. In fact, almost three in four employees are now hired via an online job bank and this number is only expected to increase. Employers have dedicated more resources in recent years to online recruiting and posting open positions in job banks, which can be accessed via newspapers like ChicagoTribune or through Internet sites like Employmentspot.com.

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Focus on the Needs of the Decision Maker

All too often the job seeker is focused on what he or she is looking for in a job (i.e. income, benefits, location, function, responsibilities, title, stature, drive time, industry, and corporate culture). On the other hand, hiring executives have an entirely different set of standards for what they are seeking in candidates. If you, as a job seeker, fail to recognize the difference, you will be history in terms of being the candidate of choice.

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You’ve got the degree and the resume. What more do you need?
You need to stand out. Be different — a commodity that your prospective employer can’t do without. Learn what your employer is looking for, then market yourself appropriately. The trick is to stay true to your capabilities and skills, but rise above the crowd.

WetFeet.com is a great place to hone your understanding of various professions. Employers look for people who will fit in, and this site’s Real People Profiles bring you right into the mindset of industry professionals. A better understanding of day-to-day happenings will help you position yourself for prospective employer’s needs. Another site to explore is Krislyn’s Strictly Business Site.
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