Archive for the Job Search Advice category.
8 January 2009
by: Administrator
Mostly scams, these offers come from marketing analysis firms who do studies on retail and service oriented companies. Mostly employed by large scale chain stores, you go around evaluating the service of staff who should be following certain procedures and SOP’s set by the company. Evaluating courtesy, equality of treatment and staff decorum is the main job, while you shop, you evaluate the way they treat people and how they treat you.
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28 December 2008
by: editor
The internet can be both a friend or foe at the same time, for it does give you access to all the opportunities out there for earning money. The bad side has everything about you always within reach over the net making it a very dangerous place indeed. Identity Theft, Vishing, Phishing and many other scams abound so when you read something that sounds too good to be true it probably is a scam.
There are a lot of jobs yes, but there may be just as much scams so be wary of any offers that come out of the blue. Free employment opportunities that ask for advance fees are scams that charge you in the end with the site asking you to pay for some amount in exchange for some printed materials you are to get in the mail(they reached you through mail, why not send the said information to you through the same channel?). You’re merely being scammed for a few bucks but risk getting your credit card info stolen. Online safety is a must, not a trivial warning so take this seriously.
29 September 2008
by: Administrator
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Online job searching is the easiest, most effective way to find a new position. If you’re still thinking about flipping through a newspaper or classified ads paper,
here are five reasons why you should skip the paper and search online.
- No more dirty fingers. You can still take a quick peek but always use the Internet as your number one search spot. You’ll know why once you start, there’s no more going back to that flimsy newsprint pages.
- You can search for specific jobs using keywords. Websites that list jobs have thousands of postings for work.
- You can search jobs in specific locations. Just specify the city you want to work in and see what jobs are available. This is a great search feature. Why waste time even glancing at jobs that can take more than two hours to get to.
- Online job hunting allows you to post your resume. Just upload your resume and wait for employers to call you.Companies pay a subscription fee to access these online resume databases.
Lastly, you can search online to find out what jobs you will are qualified for in the future. Search your professional category.
So when you search for a new position close to home or just looking for a higher paying job, go search that job online.
By: Govy
It is very important to protect yourself when it comes to online job hunting. There are a lot of fake websites that tries to drain your money, grabbing the opportunity that job seekers are desperate to be hired and willing to shell-out their money just to be on the list of applicants.
Keep your contact information to a minimum on resumes posted online and you can use an alternate e-mail address to weed out spam and irrelevant requests, but it’s also the professional way to protect yourself. Remember, never use your business e-mail on your job hunt.
Protect your privileged information and never provide any personal info over the phone or online to prospective employers (or anyone for that matter) outside of what’s currently available on your resume.
Use your common sense…we have all been in the “unemployed and desperate” space at some point in our lives and it is never fun. All these troubles can be avoided if we keep our eyes and ears open and ensure our safety and protect ourselves.
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By: Govy
There are a lot of phony job opportunities that has spread on the web…victimizing hopeful job seekers. By creating phony job ads, scammers hope to fool job hunters into sending them personal information (called phishing).
Scammers post their ads on legitimate job sites to be more attractive and real. Phony job ads often use familiar-looking or convincing company logos and verbiage. They even provide links to fake Web sites and these sites usually charge fees for their services which they will never render.
Typically, after a few days the thieves close down the scam and disappear for a while and starts the same routine to look for new victims.
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By: Govy
People of today’s generation assume that applying for jobs online or through the internet will be quick, useful and time saving. Actuality, handing your application and other credentials personally is incomparable.
Not all companies have web sites, and some do not even check online applications. It is preferred that applicants should apply in person for most positions. Searching for companies online for a possible job vacancy is a good way to track them down, but applying is best done on a more personal basis to show your eagerness and sincerity to work with them.
Time should not be wasted looking for jobs online alone, remember that the Internet is a tool and a guide and it is not the only way to find a career…and not always the best way.
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By: Govy
Eager to use technology as your means in searching for a job? Before you begin surfing the internet for possible jobs, however here are a few essential tips that you must consider before you run into being kept at the bottom of the line.
Be cautious if you encounter sites that charge a fee to post your resume or to give you access to any job vacancy postings (many may ask you to register with a User ID and password–no problem–but beware of any that ask for a credit card number.)
Second, many career resource sites have tools to help you in making your resume online, but be careful with these because many of these sites will not format resumes in standard professional form.
Finally, read carefully the site’s privacy statement for additional information and to make sure that your name or any other identifying information will not be sold to junk mail lists.
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While personal information is asked casually during a job interview in some countries, there are others that prohibit such. In the United States, for instance, federal and state laws don’t allow employers to ask questions that are irrelevant to the job being applied for by the applicants. These questions are designed to find out personal information and are seen as discriminating.
If you ever encounter a hiring manager that asks about your race, color, sex, religion, nationality, age disability or marital status, especially if he is in the United States, you may file a claim for discrimination. But before taking such a harsh action, investigate first. It could just be that the hiring manager is ignorant of the law or the intent is really not to discriminate but to find out about your capacities as a worker. If the hiring manager is discriminating on purpose, then that’s the time that you should consult an attorney for proper legal action.
15 April 2008
by: Administrator
We all know that women and minorities represent the disadvantaged job seeker group. Most of the time, it is harder for them to find a job and eventually climb up the corporate ladder than ordinary workers because of how society labels them.
It is heartening to note that more and more companies have been embracing diversity over the years. Today, all a diversity job seeker needs to do is find a company that promotes diversity and he’ll be on the right track. The employment landscape has gradually changed to accept the fact that age, color and gender are sensitive issues that should be dealt with impartiality and open mind.
For diversity job seekers out there, here is the list of the top 50 diversity companies from DiversityInc.com. To browse through the company profiles, click here.
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7 April 2008
by: Administrator
Just like what I said in my previous post, making your online reputation spotless can be beneficial to you. In fact, it can even earn you a job interview and eventually, a job.
Here are some tips to make your online reputation clean:
1. Always seek privacy. Whether you are signing up in a social network or joining in an online forum, make sure you know the site’s privacy guidelines.
2. Upload decent photos. You know scandalous photos can get you into trouble, so save yourself from headache and keep your online photos professional-looking.
3. Create a website portfolio. If you have one, then surely it will appear on the first ten searches about you. With a presentable website portfolio, you can change any bad impression created of you based on the previous searches the company may have found.
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