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Part 2: Networking How are you using your network? a.  People I know from my old job know I am looking - but I haven't talked to people outside of my current professional circle. b.  I sent out a blanket email to everyone on my email list - but nobody responded. c.  I am not sure where to start.  People know I am looking, but I don't know how to get the help I need from them. If any of the statements above describe you, you may benefit from ... (Read More)

This content is provided by Doug Mayes, Jobing.com Community Relations Director. Fellow Employers, In our tough economy, it seems that employers and HR professionals fall into two divergent camps, both of which can pose significant challenges and opportunities.  Camp 1.  I'm hiring.  With what news people call a "flood of talent" on the market, some will say you have an embarassment of riches.  Some will say you have the opportunity to get ... (Read More)

Congratulations on getting that interview!  You’ve been sending out resumes and applying for jobs online.  You crafted that perfect cover letter, found a position you qualify for and have been selected for an interview!  That’s awesome!  Celebrate for a few minutes but then it’s time to prepare for it. Research – Do your best to research everything you can prior to the interview.  Of course you’ll study up on the ... (Read More)

Need some extra cash for bills or gifts around the holidays? Have you considered a position with UPS???  UPS is hiring Part Time and Seasonal Package Handlers and Seasonal Driver Helpers at a location near you. UPS offers exceptional perks and benefits for permanent Full AND Part Time employees, including paid healthcare benefits.  Long-standing company policies, such as employee ownership, equal opportunity, and promotion from within, have helped to foster ... (Read More)

(This post is based on some of the principles included in my new book, Unlock the Hidden Job Market: 6 Steps to a Successful Job Search When Times Are Tough which I wrote with San Diego-based executive coach, Duncan Mathison. For a free sample chapter, visit the book's official site: www.unlockthehiddenjobmarket.com ) If you’ve been following my posts, you’ll know that I’ve been writing about networking a lot lately. Or at least it seems like it. ... (Read More)

This is a post by Jobing.com Social Media Manager, Brett Farmiloe.  Thanks Brett In case anyone was wondering what the fuss is with social media, here it goes. What is social media? Social media is an integration of words, pictures, video and/or audio with an element of human interaction. (Essentially, the words, pics, videos are the "media"...the human interactivity of commenting on a Twitter status update, tagging someone in a Facebook photo, watching ... (Read More)

As part of my job here at Jobing.com I receive a lot of feedback and comments from job seekers.  The number one comment lately has been a lack of communication from employers.  People who interview for positions aren’t hearing back from the employers.  Often times, the interviewee has been told, “We’ll follow up with you either way.”  These job seekers use words like frustrated, insensitive, demoralizing and inconsiderate.  ... (Read More)