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If you are looking for a job, you need to understand that the job market is highly digital now. Indeed, a number of companies have begun using social media as a way to recruit, as well as research potential employees. A survey conducted by MSU indicates that more and more companies look online for information about potential hires. Someone serious about finding a job in the current market needs to know how to conduct himself or herself online. Drew offers a few things to keep in mind as you search for a job in the digital market: You Need a Social Media Profile The very first thing you need to do is establish an online presence. Recruiters will look online to find out if you have social media profile – and the type of expertise you show in your social media interactions. Create a profile that is consistent across social media networks. You don’t need to be online everywhere, but it helps to have Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts. Also, find out if there is a niche social … [Read more...] about What Job Seekers Need to Know About Today's Digital Market

It’s an overwhelming problem that many teens face when approaching end of High school trying to figure out what you want to do in the future, whether you want to go to college then University or join an education program which will help you find student jobs and guides which will help you in an apprenticeship while working. Sceptically, Apprenticeships were falsely seen as the route to take for those that hadn't always achieved fantastic grades or commonly thought of as plumbers, electricians and engineers but now it seems there are a number of apprenticeships out there which can lead to a specialised job such as care assistance and is usually a cheaper and more valuable option than University. While a student studies at University for 3 – 4 years, an apprentice would have gained 3 – 4 years hands on experience within an industry and NVQ qualifications which can be approximate equivalent to the following. •    NVQ 1 = foundation GNVQ, three to four GCSEs at grades D-E, Business … [Read more...] about Apprenticeships vs. University

If you have been looking for a job for a while, then you know the drill: You find a job offer you have the skills to meet, excitedly read through the requirements, only to find “three to five years of experience in the industry required.” As someone who is fresh out of school, experience is something you may not have a wealth of, and without that first career job gaining the necessary experience to maneuver through your career can be difficult. Most young job seekers face this dilemma, and in an economy where jobs have been difficult to find, it is something that must be addressed. Below are a few pointers on gaining experience even without having a job, so you can land the best possible position.  Volunteer Your Time Working your way into your dream career will require work, diligence and patience. But until you land the job of your dreams, consider volunteering opportunities that could help build a good foundation for the rest of your resume. One way to start your career on the … [Read more...] about Finding a Job When You Don't Have Experience

If you are a model going to cattle calls all day or an actor reciting lines at one audition after the other,  rejection is a stepping stone that balances out the odds. However, if you are in the real world, getting drilled with questions at lengthy interviews, it is hard not to take rejection personally. How is it that one person can look at rejection as a huge set back, while another looks at it as a boost to reach their next big break? It’s Not Personal Why are you taking it personal? They didn’t reject you as a person, you were simply not a good match. It could be your qualifications, it could be your answer to some of the questions or it may have even been your personality. Quite often, employees are looking for someone who will mesh well with the team they already have. You may have ample experience, fantastic references and a strong presence, but maybe they already have someone with a bold personality and they fear you may have your differences. Sometimes there … [Read more...] about How to Handle Job Rejection

In spite of research suggesting that disabled graduates fare equally in the workplace with their non-disabled peers, the reality is that many disabled ex-students are still finding it difficult to secure work. The most recent ‘What Happens Next?’ report from AGCAS concluded that graduates who use wheelchairs, have mental health complications or other mobility issues showcase the greatest levels of unemployment amongst those who graduated that same year. In fact, approximately half of the UK’s disabled, working age population is currently in work. In contrast, more than three quarters of those without disabilities are currently employed. These statistics showcase a stark unfairness and a trend that needs to change. By law, employers are not to discriminate against those with any disability at any point in the recruitment process (or during employment). The problem is that proving discrimination is difficult, and few who feel they have been discriminated against wish to burden … [Read more...] about The Reality of Entering the Workplace With a Disability

As more and more people are losing their jobs or taking redundancy, competition in today’s job market is becoming ever more cutthroat. Millions of young people, many of them graduates, are moving back in with their parents, unable to find work. This raises the question as to whether there is any way to increase your chances in these competitive times. Firstly, any budding job candidate is going to need a diverse and interesting CV, which demonstrates their capabilities and knowledge. If your CV is looking a little sparse there are some great ways you can spruce it up before sending out copies to potential employers. Think about doing some volunteering. Not only does volunteering show that you are a considerate person but also shows your willingness to give up your free time to work for something you believe in. On top of this, volunteering will give you experience that will be applicable in the work place, such as learning how to deal with people or organise events. A second option … [Read more...] about Landing a Job During These Competitive Times

Want to be in the 1% of all job seekers?! Use these tips to get a leg up on the job search competition. Make a Website Google some of your Facebook friends and see what you can find. In nearly all cases you’ll find their Facebook page, a few unrelated webpages, and not much else. Creating a website, in which you share your expertise, will give you an advantage over your competition because employers will inevitably search your name on Google. If you happen to share the same name with many other people, creating a website, with a few sites linking back to it, will clear up any ambiguity when an employer searches for you online. Write You say in your resume that you have experience in so and so.  Why not show off your expertise by guest posting on blogs that are related to your niche? If you want to be a personal financial advisor, offer blogs your content. Your articles will not only rank for your name, when a potential employer searches for you on Google, but may get you some … [Read more...] about 7 Things Very Few People Do That Can Land You a Job

Where do you look for jobs when it seems like no one’s hiring right now? Hunting for the kind of job you want requires more than the traditional tools most people use today—it requires tech savvy, flexibility, and a willingness to dig a little deeper to find what you want. Use the following tips to land the kind of job that you’ll be excited about every morning. Find out who’s hiring When you restrict your job search to a very specific position or to a job you had before your current job search, you won’t turn up much. So, start with a broad search for who’s hiring: which companies have posted job openings lately, or which companies or industries are growing in your area. The tech sector is growing quickly this year: along with renewable energy, industries like online publishing and the Internet are jumpstarting the job market. Depending on which region of the country you live in, those are the industries where you might want to look first for full-time employment. Mix and … [Read more...] about The Spinach Approach to Finding a Job

Many of us find ourselves plunged into the job market dafter graduation from college, loss of employment, a deliberate career change or from returning to work after starting a family. The downturn in the economy has done some strange things to the job market, and while many people are struggling to find work in some sectors, others are finding doors opening up that used to be closed to them. Regardless of prospects and experience, all job seekers share the same struggle to tailor their resumes sufficiently to the jobs that they want. There are several ways to increase your appeal to recruiters and potential employers, and many of these have been well documented by career experts; however, there are also less obvious ways to make your resume more targeted to potential employers. After taking the initial steps to tailor your resume to a specific application, such as wording your objectives appropriately and emphasizing relevant experience, there are more subtle ways to ensure you send … [Read more...] about How to Tailor Your Resume for a Potential Job