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Job Search and Unemployment Update – Tax Tips

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Article Overview: Here are some quick tips, tools and reminders for your job search. If you don't need them please pass on to those that do.

Job Search and Unemployment Update – Tax Tips

Here are some quick tips, tools and reminders for your job search. If you don't need them please pass on to those that do.

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The primary advantage here is you could be talking to the employer or recruiter within seconds of a job posting! No more waiting until you get home and turn on your computer. The second advantage is that only recruiters and companies posting jobs payfor the service. Those who are searching for employment access the system for free.

Not sure how to user Twitter? Go to twitter.com and follow the easy instructions to get your profile set up. Twitter is a free service for computer and cell phone users. You can send 140 character text messages from whomever you are connected to and conversely you may send messages to people you or organizations you are connected with.

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Job Boards and Search Engines - Use them where possible to supplement you job search.

• Job Board Reviews
• Simply Hired - The webs largest job board where you can search by category. I like this one because after you put in your criteria it cruises the webs other sites for jobs and delivers the results to you.

Social Networking Sites

If you have not created your professional profile on Facebook and Twitter, you really should consider doing so. Using these two sites greatly increases your chances of finding and communicating directly to employers. I do caution you to use discretion and common sense on these sites though. Keep it courteous and above all, professional. Avoid adding games and junk applications to your Facebook profile. Prospective employers do not want to have to scroll through junk posts from Mafia Wars or Farmville to get a sense of who you are and what you bring to the table.

Personal Research

• Be clear about what you are looking for.
• Research job posting and understand what the hiring companies are looking for.
• Customize your resume and cover letter to be in line with what the posted job description is.

Remember up to 75% of all jobs are found through networking, BUT don't spend any more that 15% - 20% of your time doing it if possible. Get out of the house and network at associations, conference, etc., as this dramatically increases your ability to connect with and impress a potential employer.

Other Tips

• Use a quality resume service if you can afford it. If you are comfortable crafting your own resume, be certain to have other people review it. Check for punctuation and spelling errors. Make sure the formatting is consistent and above all, make sure your resume lets the prospective employer know what the benefit to them would be if they brought you onboard. Make sure your skills, hard and soft are listed.
• Consider hiring an Image Consultant. If you just cannot afford the expense at this time, ask a trusted friend to go through your professional wardrobe with you and go shopping with you.
• Invest in appropriate business and business casual clothing. If you are a woman, make sure that your wardrobe includes clothing that has appropriate colors, as well as professional neck and hem lines. Leave the flashy purse and jangling jewlery at home and dress professionally. Also, go light on the heavy perfumes and scents.

Final Thoughts

Network, network, network! Attend industry events and conferences especially if they are free. If the cost is too great contact the organization managing the event and see if there are any volunteer opportunities. Find out if there is a "bring-a-friend" discount. Use your imagination and ingenuity to get where you need to be.

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