Boolean searching How it could help your job search

Boolean searching How it could help your job search by Michael Cheary Struggling to find your perfect position?If you have a good idea of exactly what kind of role you’re looking for, filtering through all the available opportunities to find the right one for you can be frustrating. Especially if your search results aren’t as specific as you’d like them to be.To help ensure your results are as accurate as possible, here’s our quick guide on Boolean searching, and how it could help your job search:  What is Boolean searching? Keyword searching (also known as Boolean searching) allows you to tailor searches to your own specific criteria by using particular words and phrases (referred to as ‘operators’).Why use Boolean searching? Boolean searching gives you greater control over your search results.If you get a lot of irrelevant suggestions, it will help to narrow down your options and make your search more efficient. And if you aren’t getting a good amount of results coming through, you can loosen the terms to incr ease the number.And with over 250,000 vacancies live on reed.co.uk, Boolean searching can help make sure you find the perfect role for you.Where can I use Boolean searching?You can use keyword searching almost everywhere, ranging from big search engines through to search functions within smaller sites.However, some sites (such as Google) may have their own specific rules when it comes to what you can search for, so it’s always worth checking specifics if you’re struggling.You can also use Boolean searching on incredibly helpful and important job boards. Obviously…So how does it work? To start using Boolean, simply enter the following operators when conducting a job search.For the ‘AND’ and ‘OR’ operators, we’ve also included their one-character version, to help keep your typing to a minimum:AND / When to use â€" When you’re searching for a role and you want the job description to include multiple keywords.Example â€" ‘I want a job as a Developer, which allows me to use Javascript’Example search â€" Developer JavascriptOR / |When to use â€" When you want the job description to include one of a number of keywords, but they don’t all need to appear.Example â€" ‘I want a job as a Software Developer, or Web Developer’Example search â€" Software Developer | Web Developer“ “ marks When to use â€" When you want a job description to include an exact phrase.Example â€" ‘I’m looking for Software Developer roles’Example search â€" “Software Developer” (Searching Software Developer without quotations, for example, could bring back a number of other development roles).*When to use â€" When you want your search to start with a certain term.Example â€" ‘I want to be an Administrator’Example search â€" Admin* (This will return all words which begin with ‘Admin’, for example Administrators and Administrative Assistants)( )When to use â€" When you want to group two or more sets of conditions together.Example â€" ‘I am looking for Web Developer roles, specialising in Python or Ruby’Example search â€" “Web Developer” (Python or Ruby)  Final thoughts Although we’ve listed some of the most basic options above, there are more advanced variations you can use, which may help if you’re searching for different things.However, if you’ve never used Boolean searching before, it’s always a good idea to get to grips with the basics first, before moving on to anything more complicated.So try playing around with some of the options next time you start a search. Not only will your results be more specific, you’ll also waste less time looking at irrelevant results. You might even find a role you’d never have found without using the right keywords.See, who said job searching couldn’t be fun?Still searching for your perfect position?  View all of our current vacancies nowFind a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressm essage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. How to start looking for work

Andrew Santella Why We Procrastinate And What To Do About It - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Andrew Santella Why We Procrastinate And What To Do About It - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career I spoke to Andrew Santella, author of Soon: An Overdue History of Procrastination, from Leonardo and Darwin to You and Me, about why we procrastinate, how technology has made us procrastinate more, what he learned about the topic from his interviews, how leaders can prevent procrastination and his best career advice. Santella has written for such publications as GQ, the New York Times Book Review, Slate, and the Atlantic.com. He is the author of about sixty nonfiction books for kids, most on topics in American history. He is also managing editor of Elmhurst College’s Prospect Magazine. Dan Schawbel: Why is there a university tendency to procrastinate? Is procrastination always a bad thing? Andrew Santella: It’s natural to procrastinate because it’s natural to sometimes be ambivalent and anxious. When I procrastinate it’s often because I’m faced with a challenge I’m too fearful to act on. Or I have a choice to make, but I’m torn between competing impulses. One of the things I learned working on the book was that some birds engage in a similar kind of procrastination. Encountering a rival and given the choice to fight or to flee, a bird might just stand there and peck at the ground instead. That’s procrastination: We all sometimes peck at the ground instead of taking some decisive action. Obviously, too much of that kind of task-avoidance can be a problem for chronic procrastinators. But procrastination also offers an illusion of control as we navigate our daily course of obligations and less-than-perfect options. Which may explain why some wildly productive people also turn out to be procrastinators. Schawbel: Has technology made us procrastinate more? If so, what can we do about it? Santella: If you consider how often procrastination pops up in our historical record and in our literature, it’s hard to blame the habit entirely on Twitter or Snapchat. St. Augustine was a procrastinator, and so was Hamlet. The ancient Greek poet Hesiod and the 18th century essayist Samuel Johnson both wrote about the dangers of the habit. None of them were on Facebook. But our access to information technology has unquestionably made it easier to waste time. If you find yourself using screens and technology to avoid tasks, I would try to resist the temptation to blame your devices. Instead, ask what it is about your obligations that makes you want to put them off. Schawbel: What did you learn about procrastination from your conversations with psychologists, philosophers and priests? Santella: I had not fully appreciated how much research and scholarship was being done on procrastination, and in how many different disciplineseconomics and psychology, biology and neuroscience, education and philosophy. There is an impressive and growing academic literature on procrastination that is continually offering new insights into why we put things off. For example, some research indicates the habit is related to impulsiveness, and like impulsiveness, may be inheritable. The thing about all this research is that it’s kind of ironic that procrastination would keep so many people so very busy. Schawbel: How can leaders stay focused and spend less time procrastinating? Santella: Eliminating distractions is a huge concern now, which is why there are so many apps and life hacks available to address that. But that’s nothing new. The French novelist Victor Hugo is said to have kept his mind on his work by removing his clothes and stashing them away, thus eliminating any temptation to leave the office until his writing was done. I don’t think that’s a very practical solution for the modern workplace, though. What makes most sense for me is to be attentive to my procrastination. I try to ask myself why I’m procrastinating: What is it about the task I’m putting off that is so onerous or scary or dull? My procrastination may be trying to tell me something about the way Im living. Schawbel: What are your top three pieces of career advice? Santella: Be patient. Following your own path may take longer than doing what everyone else thinks you should do. But procrastinators know that delay sometimes pays off. Try to solve problems for the people you work with, instead of creating problems. Be skeptical of any career advice you get, especially if comes from an author promoting a new book. (Look for my new book, Soon, wherever books are sold!!!!)

When a Disaster Affects your Job

When a Disaster Affects your Job Category 5 Hurricane Irma courtesy NOAA Today, Im at home as Hurricane Irma does her thing. This article originally appeared in the Florida Times-Union, but the advice is worth repeating. Your employer may have a strong and well-crafted emergency preparedness plan with clear policies on what to do and how to communicate during and after a storm. But you can do your part to help minimize the impact on your work and your income. First, if you are a new employee or slated to start your job during a catastrophe, be sure you communicate well and often with your new employer. Adam Schrader, a freelance journalist, was supposed to start his new job as managing editor of the  Colorado County Citizen  in Columbus, Texas on August 28. Stranded by floodwaters in Houston, he missed his first day of work. He communicated by text with his employer, who texted him to “be safe,” but then fired him by text the next day. Schrader had a perfect storm (so to speak) of bad luck. He was supposed to show up at the Colorado County Citizen to fill out employment paperwork the Friday before the storm struck, but his car was in the shop. He claims his employer knew about that, but the newspaper says he never communicated with them until they reached out to him.   Lesson learned: it’s your job to make sure your employer is kept in the loop. Even then, you may find your offer of employment is rescinded because of the storm’s impact, and you won’t have any legal recourse. If you are employed, inform your manager of your emergency contact numbers and several alternatives (a spouse or parent’s number or email) in case you can’t be reached. Let your boss know what your evacuation plans will be if you have to leave town, including how long it might take you to return. Be sure you understand your company’s policy on taking leave for emergencies; there will probably be some paid time off, but you may have to take vacation time if you can’t or choose not to return to work when the company resumes operations. If you’re an hourly worker, chances are you won’t get paid for time you’re not working, even if it’s your employer’s choice to close the business. Make sure you secure your work and back up important files. If you have customers and business in other parts of the country, you’ll need to inform them about what’s happening locally. You can’t assume that people in other states are following or even aware of the storm.   They may be confused or annoyed by your lack of response as you prepare for impact or go offline during the worst of the weather. In addition to missing work because of office closures, you may not be paid on time for hours you did work. Your employer may have trouble processing payroll if power and systems are down, so you may need to tap savings until things get back to normal. Chances are, you’ll qualify for Unemployment Compensation (in Florida, the program is called Reemployment Assistance) to help bridge the gap. You may also be able to apply for time off to recover from an injury of illness related to the storm or help a family member do so. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is designed to protect the jobs of workers who have to deal with health issues. The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) website has an excellent summary of worker and employer rights and responsibilities during a disaster. Find it  here.

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese The 5 Ingredients Necessary for a Motivational Speech

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese The 5 Ingredients Necessary for a Motivational Speech Imagine youre sitting in a meeting with your boss and some other company bigwigs, and theyve decided on a new strategy or process that is going to mean some people maylose their jobs, while others will be working harder trying to get things up to speed. Holy crap, you think. Wonder how theyre going to sell that message. Guess what? Theyre not going to sell anything. Its going to be you that is held responsible for getting the staff to buy in and commit 100 percent to the new ideas. Of course, you wont be all alone in this challenge. The bigwigs will make a couple of video or personal appearances to speak to workers directly about the changes and then they will leave. Nowyoure all alone. Its just you and a bunch of upset, angry or bewildered employees. While your first inclination may be to schedule a long, long vacation, the truth is that a lot of people are depending on you right now. Whether youre a team leader (read more here)

Surprising Statistics that will Motivate You to Start a Side Hustle CareerMetis.com

Surprising Statistics that will Motivate You to Start a Side Hustle Wondering if a side hustle is worth your time?As it turns out, picking up a side job or two puts you in pretty good company. Whether you’re looking for a way to break into your dream career while keeping your day job, or if you’re hoping to pay student loans off ahead of schedule, there’s at least one good side hustle waiting to help you pad your pocketbook.Side Hustles Vs. Day Jobs: What’s the Attraction?evalMost of us are familiar with the concept of a side hustle: Essentially, it’s a second job or maybe some self-employment that brings in a bit of extra income to supplement whatever we’re making at our main job.Unless you entered the job market back in the days when the standard was stable, long-term employment with great benefits and retirement, you might be interested in earning extra money. In fact, you might find yourself feeling curious about side hustles even if you’ve got a full-time gig with all the trimmings.There are quite a few reasons why people from just about every walk of life find themselves considering side hustles: Perhaps they long to be their own bosses and getting a side hustle lets them work toward that goal while retaining the safety and security that come with their regular job. Maybe they have the opportunity to make money with a favorite hobby. Perhaps they have financial goals they’d like to meet. Maybe they long for early retirement. Whatever the case, there’s no shortage of side hustles â€" and as the following stats show, this is a trend that’s here to stay.Who’s Looking for Side Hustles?NBC Newsshared survey results indicating that approximately 40 % of 18- to 22-year old Americans have secondary income sources and that many of those who responded to the survey said that they enjoyed their side hustles more than their day jobs. In all, nearly half of all Americans have at least two jobs. Of those, many are postgraduates. It might surprise you that many individuals who earn $80k or more are among those who work multiple jobs.In the UK it’s a similar story. London accountants, Accounts and Legalreveal that one in four Brits in full-time employment have taken on at least one side hustle, and by 2030 it’s predicted that 50% of the UK populationwill have a side hustle.Side Hustle StatisticsDollarsproutconducted another survey, asking 867 of their subscribers for information about whether they had multiple income sources, as well as for insight into the reasons why they chose their side hustles, and how they spend the money they’re making. Check it out:57% of survey respondents had at least one side hustle.65% of them were between the ages of 18 and 34.54 % were female, and 46% were male.38% were between the ages of 18 and 25.27% were between 26 and 34.20% were between the ages of 35 and 45.12% were between 46 and 60.3% were over age 60.Why Do So Many People Pick up Extra Jobs?evalReasons for picking up a side hustle varied. We checked in with Dollarsproutand Side Hustle Nationfor mo re information.In Dollarsprout’sside hustle survey, people typically had practical reasons for seeking out extra income:33% of respondents said they had to have multiple jobs just to make ends meet.45% use their added income as a source of extra spending money.22% stash side hustle income in savings and plan to put it toward a major purchase.Other reasons for having side hustles included more money for travel, dining out, paying down debt, and paying for home improvement projects. Side Hustle Nation’s respondents added more reasons to the list:Replacing current income.Quitting their day jobs.Growing their existing businesses.Financial goals varied, too. In Side Hustle Nation’s survey, only about 25 percent of respondents listed specific monetary goals. Here are some examples:Making a profit, even as little as a dollar.Making their first $100 at a side hustle.Making an additional $500 per month.Making an extra $1,000 per month.Making a consistent side hustle income of $10,000 p er month.Boosting their income to $50k after taxes.Which Side Hustles Pay Well?evalThere’s no doubt about it: There are tons of ways to earn extra cash. But which side hustles pay best? Before we dig into the best side hustle ideas, let’s eliminate a couple of time-wasters.Unless you’re absolutely desperate, there are a few you’ll want to avoid the following:Filling out surveys.Working as a sign spinner.Stuffing envelopes.Playing video games.Anything that makes you shell out cash just to get started.On the other hand, there are some pretty awesome opportunities out there, depending on how much time you’d like to invest, the time of day you’re available, and what kind of services you’d like to offer.It’s worth noting that certain side hustles are available only in urban areas; if you live in a small town or out in the countryside, you’ll probably have fewer options from which to choose. Here’s a random selection:Waiting tables â€" This side hustle is tried and tru e! The base pay is usually terrible but if you’re good at what you do and you work at a more upscale establishment, you can easily pick up more than $100 in a shift. You’ll earn even more if you’re able to work as a bartender in your spare time.Tutoring â€" Play an instrument? Excel at math or another subject? There are tons of tutoring opportunities available and most of them pay very well â€" upwards of $20 / hour.Be a virtual assistant â€" There are tons of VA gigs out there, with opportunities that pay just as well Many of us dream of becoming entrepreneurs. If you’re among the dreamers, then you’re definitely in good company. Hundreds of thousands of professionals augment their incomes and reach for the stars by setting up side hustles that essentially amount to freelancing â€" either in the careers they’re already in, or in fields, they find more appealing.In case you’re in the planning stages and you haven’t yet found your side hustle, you’ll be glad to know that there’s plenty of variety out there. Whether you’re fascinated by the concept of digging up dirt on old family trees and becoming a sought-after genealogist, or if you’re a stellar accountant with a lifelong love of numbers, there’s a market for your skills. The question is, should you leave your day job? If so, when should you do it?The truth is that deciding to replace your day job with a side hustle or an entire series of freelancing gigs might or might not be a fantastic idea depending on your individual circumstances.Here are some things to ponder if you’re thinking about striking out on your own:Have you replaced the income from your day job with money from your side hustle?Do you have enough money in savings to cover expenses for at least a year?Can you envision yourself enjoying your side hustle in years to come, or is it something you’ll grow tired of? Is there a growing demand for your skillset?Is your side hustle outpacing your day job?Do you have to wor k hard to find new gigs or are you turning customers away?Besides asking these questions Nine of every ten startups fail. Discouraging as this is, it’s worth keeping in mind if you’re thinking about striking out on your own.Which Side Hustles Are Most Popular?Side Hustle Nation didn’t mention specific percentages, but did offer a rundown of which side hustles their survey respondents preferred and were successful with:Online Businesses.Freelance Digital Marketing.Amazon FBA other eCommerce options including reselling.Investing.Self-publishing.Software Apps.Participating in the Gig Economy.Other side hustles received an honorable mention in Side Hustle Nation’s survey:Running arts crafts businesses.Teaching local classes or workshops.Selling print on demand products.Network Marketing/ MLMProduct licensing.Participating in paid research studies.Dollarsprout’ssurvey results were different, partly because they were based on the amount of money certain side hustles brought i n. People making more than $200 per month reported participating in the following:29% relied on the gig economy.24% were selling services of some kind.19% were selling new items or reselling pre-owned goods.9% were participating in MLM marketing.20% said that they were doing something else.How Successful Are Side Hustles?The answer to this question depends on which survey you read. Side Hustle Nation asked people how they were doing with their efforts, offering three basic options.50% said they had ideas but hadn’t started yet.36% said they had gotten their side hustles off the ground, and were making less than $500 per month.14% said that they were bringing in over $500 per month with their side hustles.Dollarsprout’sresults were more specific:In all, one of every six side hustlers reported earning at least $500 per month, but 73% of those surveyed made less than $200 / month. Here’s the dollar-by-dollar breakdown, per month:39% made $50 or less34% made $51 â€" $20013% made $ 201 â€" $5008% made $501 â€" $10006% made $1000 or moreOf these, people who reported working side hustles in the gig economy were most likely to bring in more than $500 per month. People who said they were making money with MLM marketing had the lowest odds of making plenty of extra money, with just one percent reporting side hustle earnings over $500.Which Side Hustle Is Best for You?Here’s the thing: No two individuals have the same drive, passion, interests, and opportunities as one another, so choosing the best side hustle is a highly subjective task. If you live in a fairly urban area and you love people, enjoy driving, have the right kind of car, and also happen to have a great driving record, then a gig economy side hustle like Uber or Lyft might be exactly what you’re looking for.If you’re already good at performing certain tasks and you enjoy them, then you might want to look for a side hustle that pays you for services you perform during your day job. If, on the othe r hand, you’re hoping to follow your dreams and build a business you’re passionate about, you might have to do some soul searching, get creative, and see what’s out there.Whatever you decide, be sure to take our advice: Invest time and effort, be patient and persistent, keep an eye on profitability, and don’t be afraid to try new things that appeal to you. The side hustles are out there: It’s up to you to grab them!

43 Best Job Search Websites 2016

43 Best Job Search Websites 2016 43  Best Job Search Websites 2016 Welcome to this years list of the best job search websites for 2016. If you are new to job search, you probably have questions- how much money should I ask for, what questions will I be asked in an interview, what is the best way to find a job today, and many others.   If you want to see the 50+ best websites for job search 2017, here they are. This definitive list is  carefully curated for accurate, contemporary information and guidance from job search experts. Ive compiled these  resources based on several criteria: First, I  regularly reference these sites myself to share quality content on social media. Two, in my opinion, the author(s)/publisher show an understanding of modern  job search trends and methodologies. And third, these sites consistently provide  answers to popular job search questions. Technically there are even more than 43 sites listed! All these resources are free because I dont support companies that take advantage of job seekers. However, most do  offer workshops, books, courses or paid services. I think most people can conduct a successful job search without paying  a lot of money, but savvy job seekers and careerists know when they need to invest in themselves. You will find sites listed in alphabetical order under each category (or reverse order, depending on my mood!) 43  Best Job Search Websites 2016 JOB SEARCH Work Coach Cafe This is the place to go for real stories and learn about job search topics like interviewing and youll workplace tips too! US News World Report’s On Careers You’ll find many voices reporting and writing about job search and  trends. including:  Ask A Manager, Collegial Services, Vicki Salemi, Jobhuntercoach, Career Sherpa, Career Valet, Hallie Crawford, Robin Madell, Chrissy Scivicque and Peter Gudmundsson. The Daily Muse Great articles and information youll want for all aspects of your professional life! It covers career advice, job search, career paths, management, and more! There are  even regular updates on cool companies you just may want to know about (because they are hiring)! You should also check out their free courses. SmartBrief  On Your Career Sign up and receive content selected by the SmartBrief editors for  help in all phases of managing your career. The regular newsletter is organized into sections:  Getting Ahead, Making the Connections, The Landscape, Your Next Challenge (job search), The Water Cooler and SmartQuote. This link is to a sample of recent headlines, you can choose to subscribe here. (SmartBrief also has other industry summaries so I recommend you sign up for those relevant to your field!) Levo League This site contains content to help early careerists gain the advantage needed to succeed. Levo arms you with the tools to develop your talent, build connections with peers, mentors, and jobs, and stay inspired day in and day out as you grow and develop. Job-Hunt.org THE authoritative  site for anyone in job search! It has everything you need for job search, at any stage of your career! You will find tons of  great advice on all aspects of job search and career management. [Disclaimer: I am a job search navigation expert on this site] Human Workplace Liz Ryan is on  your side, not HRs. She provides honest,  straight forward advice and insight to help empower you. Youll easily recognize and remember her work because of the colorful artwork used in every article. CAREEREALISM The tagline says it all: “every job is temporary.” You will find relevant job search and career advice provided by “trusted career experts.” Career Attraction You’ll find job search advice and tips  from carefully vetted experts on many topics from resume writing to personal branding. SAMPLES EXAMPLES Looking for sample cover letters, resume samples, scripting on what to say? You’ll find it on these sites. About Job Search by Alison Doyle A rich resource with tons samples and examples. Live Career  Letter Examples Easily and quickly customize your cover letter or any job search correspondence with these examples. There are also resume templates and articles, assessments and more! Quintessential Careers Quint Careers has so much more than sample cover letters. You’ll find articles on networking, interviewing and other job search trends. This is a go-to source for sample anything (cover letters, emails and resumes!) INTERVIEWING Ask The Headhunter Nick Corcodolis Nick speaks from a recruiters perspective, answering job search questions most other recruiters won’t or don’t. OVER 50 JOB SEARCH If you are more seasoned (read older) job seeker, you need to understand the issues, biases and how you can spin your experience into a valuable asset! AARP Kerry Hannon is a AARPs job expert and covers issues that the older job seeker has to know in order to compete. Youll find all the issues you need to take into consideration while hunting down your next job as a more seasoned professional. Career Pivot Marc Millers focus is helping Boomers pivot into the next opportunity. EARLY CAREER AND NEW  COLLEGE GRAD Savvy Intern YouTern’s blog isn’t just for interns. The articles come from a variety of bloggers  and apply to every job seeker! Always lots of great information! THE HR AND RECRUITERS PERSPECTIVE You must understand what HR and recruiters are thinking and how they are finding talent today. Learn what their issues and concerns are and get into their heads. Armed with this information, youll be a smarter seeker and position yourself as a better candidate for them to work with! ERE.net Is  an online gathering place for recruiters and serves as a forum for  recruiters to  network, share best practices, and learn from each other. If you want to better understand the challenges and issues faced by human resources and recruiting industries, this is the place to start. Social Talent Hiring professionals use social media, internet searches and many other methods, to source candidates. As a job seeker, youre gonna want to understand some of their secrets. Hey, some of these hacks  will help you learn about companies and people  too! SOCIAL MEDIA FOR JOB SEARCH Career Enlightenment Joshua Waldman provides advice on how to use social media for your job search. Career Sherpa Shameless self plug. I write about new and existing social media tools to help you stay competitive in todays job search! Social-Hire (for candidates)   Career Interview Advice is where you’ll find new content published by writers and career pros. While there is a lot of information on this site, what I like is their “Our Top Picks For Candidates” which are hand-picked job search and professional networking articles from across the web. LinkedIn LinkedIn is a category all in itself! Every working professional MUST BE using LinkedIn. It isnt just an online resume, it is a networking tool  and resource you’ll want to get familiar with. Use their iOS or Android apps for your smart phone too! LINKEDIN EXPERTS Linked Into Business by Viveka von Rosen Pretty much the authority on all things LinkedIn, Viveka knows her stuff! PowerFormula by Wayne Breitbarth When I have a question about LinkedIn, I can be pretty sure that if Viveka doesnt have the answer, Wayne does. SALARY RESEARCH Besides talking to recruiters and people who do what you  do, you can and should use these salary calculators to determine your value in the market place. Salary.com PayScale Glassdoor.com Indeed Salary  Search Career  Bliss   Specialty Job Boards Searching the job boards is one of the least effective job search methods. Using specialty or niche job boards  can be  a better alternative. Depending on your industry or occupation,  these may help you. Ask other people in your industry what niche job boards they use or recommend. Dice Dice is known as being a job board for technical candidates (IT, etc.) However, the  news and advice on the site applies to many more types of job seekers as well. Typically, the tech scene is leading the way in recruiting trends, especially as we head into a more competitive hiring market. And, I think you’ll begin to see Dice leading the way with other  forms of recruiting. FlexJobs Because finding flexible jobs is difficult, this site helps round up all levels of legitimate opportunities. If you are looking for a telecommuting, part-time, freelance, or flextime job- you need to know about this site. It has job search advice for people looking for these types of jobs too! HigherEd Jobs Search for jobs at colleges and universities with this niche job board. Idealist A listing of non-profit jobs, volunteer opportunities and internships. LinkUp Search for jobs directly on employer websites. LinkUp says they are “unlike job search boards and aggregators, we drive real job seekers directly to real jobs on real employers’ web sites. No hoaxes, scams or hurdles.” USA Jobs Looking for a government job? USA Jobs is the Federal Government’s official source for federal job listings  across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations. I dont want to support your reliance and obsession with searching the job boards but if you must, here are ones you should reference:  Indeed.com, SimplyHired,  Monster.com  and CareerBuilder  are still good job boards. And dont forget about CraigsList. OTHER JOB SEARCH RESOURCES CareerOneStop Sponsored by the Department of Labor, this site has information on starting your search, finding a career match, information on re-training, and more. GlassDoor Use Glassdoor to research what employees are anonymously saying about companies, get salary information and learn what questions theyve asked during interviews. Yes, they have job postings too! Hidden Jobs site app by  Career Cloud This site  and app  tracks company hiring announcements from newspapers, online media and company press releases. Its one of a kind. Their instructions say follow the leads (ie. read the article) and google the company. JibberJobber A web-based tool to organize and manage your job search! It goes far beyond a standard spreadsheet. It helps keep track of and manage relationships, job postings, target companies and more! JobScan Do you want to know how your resume stacks up? Of course you do! This site will help you optimize your resume keywords  and get past resume screeners. It compares your resume against the job posting you upload. My Next Move Research careers, assess your interests, and more. This is essentially a database sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor,Employment Training Administration, and developed by the National Center for O*NET Development. ONLINE VISIBILITY TOOLS Get  serious about your job search and long-term career success. Youll need to be find-able online. These tools make it very easy to develop a one page summary of your experience and improve search results for your name! About.me Easily create a single webpage highlighting you. List your other social media profiles, create lists, join a community of people who value  online visibility. BrandYourself Use this tool to improve how your name ranks in search results and to improve your online visibility. TOOLS APPS Job search apps come and go pretty quickly. I will cover newer apps on my site as they become popular. Twitter List of Job Search Experts Twitter has always been my favorite social network! Use it to read, learn and network! Ive made it super simple for you to follow job search and career experts.  You should try it! The 2016 list is here. Follow these experts for job search advice and guidance. More Great Professional Job Search Advice There are lots more people writing great content about job search, but I have to stop somewhere. (See Summary Sunday posts for work by many other strong voices). Here are some people I know, like and trust. Please check these sites  out too! Absolutely Abby, AvidCareerist,    Chameleon Resumes, Executive Resume Branding, Heather Huhman, HR Bartender,  Interview Success Formula,  Job Jenny, Keppie Careers,  Lea McLeod, Lindsey Pollack,  Pathfinder, TalentCulture,  The Voice of Job Seekers, Water Cooler Wisdom, The Searchologist Even More  Job Search Websites If you didn’t find what you were looking for, you can find even more sites to help with your search on The Top 100 Websites For Your Career by Forbes  from 2013. (It hasnt been updated since then, but it is still a great list!)

Guidelines For Writing an Uptowork Resume and Cover Letter

Guidelines For Writing an Uptowork Resume and Cover LetterIn the past years, Uptowork resume and cover letter creation has become more of a trend than a necessity. A lot of employers are now less tolerant of an incomplete resume or a poor and inadequate cover letter. The general lack of time and manpower to do this particular job has resulted in a major decline in the rate of job applicants finding themselves interviewed for jobs.The most common complaint that is made by people when discussing their employment situation is that they have not yet received a formal letter of invitation for an interview. This leaves them with the following dilemma: either get an appropriate letter or do not bother getting one at all. Well, it is a well known fact that not all employers conduct interviews in the traditional way.A lot of employers prefer to work with an online forum that is designed to facilitate discussions between the job applicant and an employer. The majority of these discussion forum s are hosted by LinkedIn. It is actually a common perception that people who are employed online as freelance writers and freelancers tend to be well aware of things like Uptowork resume writing and cover letter creation.They also do some kind of work for these employers and thus learn the ways and techniques of doing things correctly. This means that they should know how to construct a good Uptowork resume and cover letter. I have personally experienced this phenomenon as I have personally applied for some positions which called for a resume as well as a cover letter.I have found that after having been through a lot of different opportunities, I am now more qualified and knowledgeable about hiring someone who has a background as a writer. I also have more experience in writing resumes and cover letters and this has really improved my chances of being selected for an interview.Another thing that a job applicant should consider is that it does not matter whether you apply for a sales job or management job. You need to be familiar with all aspects of hiring for both positions. Otherwise, you will end up having to spend time on resume writing for the wrong job.In terms of education, there is no point putting in valuable information for positions that are a long way away from your present hometown. The moment that you have completed your post-graduate work, it is not wise to submit your resume to a potential employer until you have a substantial amount of work experience in your resume. The key point here is that the more experience you have with the field, the better the chances of being selected for the job.Make sure that you know how to gather and put together the proper information for each position in order to create a well structured resume and cover letter. If you choose to go by a template, make sure that you check the layout of the document.