Some Websites That Will Help You Get Hired
Enterprising jobseekers are constantly on the lookout for job search advice, trolling all sorts of resources to see what they can do to get a step-up on other jobseekers who are after the same types of jobs. I found a couple of websites that might give you an edge.
Fistful of Talent is a blog where HR professionals talk about their likes and dislikes, and strategies. You'll also learn things like how recruiters find candidates online, or the kinds of questions they like, or their own worries about the recruiting process.
The folks at JobBound (a career consulting firm) has been kind enough to share some current and sage advice on how to write and style your resume and cover letter, and how to conduct yourself in an interview. Other topics include Networking, Career Transition, Once You've Landed The Job, and their blog.
Brazen Careerist: A necessity not just for the Gen-Y audience it focuses on, this site offers boatloads of insight into how young up-and-comers view and critique the workplace. That’s crucial if you’re going to be interviewed by a twentysomething, which will likely happen at some point.
LinkedIn: If you're not on it, get a move on! 'nuf said!
Here's an army of well-known careers bloggers right in front of you at Alltop. Example: Career expert Anita Bruzzese might give you a lesson in how to network without hating it. The folks at Careerbuilder’s Work Buzz blog will keep you updated on companies that are hiring.
CareerDiva: Eve Tahmincioglu describes her site as “the thinking man or woman’s career blog.” But even if you’re not much of a thinker, her advice will make you smarter because she has her nose in the news and her eye on solid career wisdom.
Indeed's Job Trends: Are you wondering what kind of positions are growing in demand? You can search any term to see the growth in percentage of posts that include the term. Bonus trend charts: job postings per capita, job market competition, and industry employment trends.
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