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Find a JobThis section is all about finding a job. There is no doubt that finding a new job is tough in this environment. So we try to provide as many tools and resources as possible to help with your search. Many of the resources you will find here are recommended by other JoblessJoe members.

Job Search

Once you've got your resume and cover letter ready to go, it's time to begin the job search. These articles are all about searching for jobs.

  • Five Mistakes Online Job Hunters Make - Pretty interesting fact in this article: "A December 2009 study by Microsoft Corp. found that 79% of hiring managers and job recruiters review online information about job applicants before making a hiring decision. Of those, 70% said that they have rejected candidates based on information that they found online." Definitely worth it to make sure your online persona is in order. See this article for more info. - (views: 6)
  • Criminals Prey on the Unemployed - I ran across this article and it served as a good reminder to by wary of potential scammers trying to take advantage of people looking for legitimate work. - (views: 13)
  • How to Get a Job After a Year (or More) Out of Work - Someone submitted this latest article about how to find a job after a long spell of unemployment. It has some good advice from an emotional standpoint and a practical standpoint. - (views: 27)
  • 6 Shocking Job-Search Facts - This article makes some good points about the "new realities" of job searching and some tactics that may now be ineffective. - (views: 61)
  • 21 Things Hiring Managers Wish You Knew - Some great tips from the hiring manager's perspective - all good to keep in mind during the job search process. - (views: 48)
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Networking

Networking is the key to finding a new job. From networking in person to social networking through LinkedIn and Facebook, this section provides articles to that can help improve your networking skills.

  • Networking with the Unemployed - This is a post from Scott Ingram (Network in Austin) and is more focused on networking with people who are out of work. But I still thought it was very relevant and a good message around networking with anyone who is seeking a job.
  • A Networking Pro Learns Some New Tricks - Some great tactics to create a personal brand.
  • 10 ways to network to your new job - More useful tips on how networking can help lead to your next job. (A majority of new jobs are found through contacts and networking - not job search sites)
  • Networking Events: Four lessons from your middle school dance - I read this article and got a kick out of it. If you can remember back to your middle school dance - that is where your networking career started... This article talks about some of the similarities between that first dance and networking today to find a job.
  • How to Turn Social Networking Into a Job Offer - Are you on LinkedIn? Facebook? Twitter? You should be if you are looking for a job! This article has some great tips and advice on how to incorporate social networking sites into your job search.
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Career Planning

Are you planning to stay in the same field? Is it time for a career change? These resources can help you make the right decision about the next step in your career.

  • Assessing Skill - Assessment Tests - A look at some different options for self assessment tests. This can be a great way to re-evaluate your skills and help point out strengths and weaknesses in regards to deciding what jobs to apply to. - (views: 76)
  • Successful second acts: a career change can lead to greater job fulfillment - "A common time for people to think about a career change is when they have just been laid off, meaning that many people in this economy are starting to think about changing gears and following their dreams." This article talks about how to take a negative (layoff, etc..) and turn it into a positive (a more fulfilling career). - (views: 102)
  • Summer Must-Read? Try Career Advice - Reading up on the latest job-finding tactics and strategies can be a great use of your time. But there are so many books out there - where do you begin. This article has several recommendations and for further ideas check out the <a href="http://www.joblessjoe.com/advice/jeff/2009/06/08/what-are-best-books-job-seekers">article</a> by Job Coach Jeff. - (views: 112)
  • Trading a white collar for blue - Advice on moving from a desk job to a skilled trade. - (views: 90)
  • Grad Guide to Starting Your Career - Some good Q&A for recent college grads. - (views: 88)
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Writing a Resume

One of the most important aspects of finding a new job can be a great resume. Here are some recommended resources on resume-writing.

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Writing a Cover Letter

Here are several resources for helping write your cover letter.

  • Standout Letters to Cover Your Bases - Applicants who take the time to craft a cover letter stand a fair chance at setting themselves apart. Here are some tips on how to do it right. - (views: 87)
  • Do cover letters get read? - I read this article today about how to submit your cover letter to an employer. It focuses more on the technical logistics than content and offers some good guidance on how to get it in to the hands of a real person. - (views: 99)
  • About Cover Letters - Some great advice about when to write a cover, what NOT to put in it, and what would be useful to a hiring manager (including an example). - (views: 112)
  • Cover letters that catch the eye - I posted a recent article about cover letters. Here is one more... I think it's really important to be able to distinguish yourself in the cover letter. This article talks about how to keep it short but stay creative. - (views: 103)
  • View your cover letter as a marketing tool - Some people think a cover letter is old fashioned. Today, it's all about standing out. So if you write an "old fashioned" cover letter, you may not be doing any good. But if you learn how to market yourself in a cover letter, you may get yourself better positioned for the job. This article gives some great (and current) cover letter tips. - (views: 94)
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Interviewing

Getting an interview established is step one. Step two is being successful through the interview process. Here are some great resources to help out.

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