If you are in need of a job, you might not consider job searching a
waste of time. It is vital that you start obtaining a steady paycheck;
therefore, any work and effort put into a job search is time well-spent.
With that said, thousands of job seekers make simple, but time
consuming mistakes. Yes, each simple mistake or oversight might only
lead to a minute or two of wasted time, but that time can easily add up.
To ensure your job search goes off without a hitch and to ensure you don’t waste a moment of time, here are some helpful tips:
Job Search Tip: Search Multiple Career Sites at Once
It is recommended that you search as many career sites as possible.
This is due to the fact that not all companies use Monster.com or
CareerBuilder.com. By only searching one job website, you limit
yourself.
On that same note, you waste time if you are searching multiple job
search sites separately. There are a number of computer applications, as
well as smart phone apps, that enable you to search all the best career
sites at once; with one search. It can take hours to search site #1,
then search site #2, then site #3, and so forth.
Job Search Tip: Write Down all Jobs You Apply For and When
You
might be surprised how many job seekers apply for the same job two or
three times. Most of these duplicate applications or resumes are by
mistake. Either way, they waste time. It is also important to note that
hiring managers dislike duplicate resumes and job applications as well;
it does not create a good impression. By writing down all the jobs you
applied for, you are aware. Keep in mind the date. If a company post a
job for an office manager on Monday, but a new listing appears on Friday
(same exact listing), they may be doing this to bump the job listing so
it appears higher in the search results. If it is still the same
position, don’t apply again.
However, lets say your notes say you applied for that office manager
job two months ago and the listing is reappearing. Apply again. Likely,
the company hired an office manager and their new-hire didn’t pan out.
Job Search Tip: Keep Your Resume Easily Accessible
If you are in the mist of a job search, your resume should always be
within reach of your fingertips. When applying for jobs online, easily
access your resume from your computer. Store it in your “My Documents”
with a good name “Adnan Resume.” You don’t need to waste five minutes or
more searching your computer for your resume because you know it is
saved…somewhere.
The same holds true for printed resumes. Job seekers should always be
prepared to apply for jobs. Maybe you are at the dentist and see a “now
hiring secretary” sign. If you have a printed copy of your resume in
your car, you can apply. There is no need to waste time and money to
return home, print your resume, and return back to the office to apply.
By Adnan Masood
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