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		<title>How to Avoid Wasted Time</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:54:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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&#8217;t waste a moment of time, here are some helpful tips:</p>
<p>Search Multiple Career Sites at Once</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Write Down all Jobs You Apply for and When</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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&#8217;t apply again.</p>
<p>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&#8217;t pan out.</p>
<p>Keep Your Resume Easily Accessible</p>
<p>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 &#8220;My Documents&#8221; with a good name &#8220;Adnan Resume.&#8221; You don&#8217;t need to waste five minutes or more searching your computer for your resume because you know it is saved&#8230;somewhere.</p>
<p>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 &#8220;now hiring secretary&#8221; 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.</p>
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		<title>Six Figures</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Job Search]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Opportunities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Job Opportunities]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Six Figures is the Premium Job Site that connects high salary earners with genuine six figure jobs, across all industries and professions. For businesses that have a commitment to quality and excellence, Six Figures offers the opportunity to create a consistent branding experience to effectively sell your employer brand and career opportunities to attract the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Six Figures is the Premium Job Site that connects high salary earners with genuine six figure jobs, across all industries and professions.</p>
<p>For businesses that have a commitment to quality and excellence, Six Figures offers the opportunity to create a consistent branding experience to effectively sell your employer brand and <a href="http://www.sixfigures.com.au/"><strong>career opportunities</strong></a> to attract the best talent.</p>
<p>Six Figures job seekers are a growing market of time poor individuals who do not wish to browse through generalist job boards and sort out the wheat from the chaff. Six Figures offers this group a trusted online source where Six Figures can come and view the best <a href="http://www.sixfigures.com.au/"><strong>job opportunities</strong></a> with great businesses.</p>
<p>The site is not for everyone, as integrity, communication and a commitment to service excellence are important at Six Figures. Sixfigures.com.au encourage only like minded businesses that are aligned with the values of Six Figures to advertise and partner with Sixfigures.com.au.</p>
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		<title>Take Ownership of Your Job Search</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:43:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Job Search]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t take a passive role in your job search. You can&#8217;t just sit by the phone. You need to work harder to find the right job for yourself. You might even want to console yourself with the fact that searching for a job is the hardest job you&#8217;ll ever have. The reason why is simple [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Don&#8217;t take a passive role in your job search. You can&#8217;t just sit by the phone. You need to work harder to find the right job for yourself. You might even want to console yourself with the fact that searching for a job is the hardest job you&#8217;ll ever have. The reason why is simple &#8211; when it&#8217;s done right it&#8217;s full of rejection.</p>
<p>Too many job seekers will simply search Monster® and the other assorted job sites, post a resume to a few opportunities listed, and then sit back and wait. This is the passive no-win approach to job searching that will never get you the results you are looking for. Don&#8217;t let yourself fall into this role.</p>
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		<title>Employment Service</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:32:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susmita Datta</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Employment Opportunities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Employment Service]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recruitment market place has remained at a healthy level across the area. The number of requirements that to be handled that shows a target and increase by percentage. This increasing practice in recruitment brings effect on candidate availability, and employers&#8217; need altogether. Companies, who are experiencing a shortage of good skilled candidates, they depend on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recruitment market place has remained at a healthy level across the area. The number of requirements that to be handled that shows a target and increase by percentage. This increasing practice in recruitment brings effect on candidate availability, and employers&#8217; need altogether. Companies, who are experiencing a shortage of good skilled candidates, they depend on the employment service providers.</p>
<p>Employers’ requirements for their technical, non-technical staff increases whilst candidate availability is decreased. Employment service providers can manage the deficiency in an excellent way. They provide excellent progressive career move to the deserving candidate too. This is called Equal Opportunities for both employers and candidates. <a href="http://www.directoryemployment.com/">Employment service</a> is the best service comes in as solution provider to all the employers. There is a process make the venture success for equal opportunity. The employment service is relative to employment opportunities. This service is the mediating function of employer and job seekers.</p>
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		<title>How To Shorten Your Job Search</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 06:38:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claire</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Job Search]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The typical job seeker will usually decide that they have to find the jobs that are available- &#8211; the ones listed on on job boards, in the newspaper, etc. This is a comfortable path to follow; it&#8217;s one that we have tried over and over again. It has probably led us to the current position [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The typical job seeker will usually decide that they have to find the jobs that are available- &#8211; the ones listed on on job boards, in the newspaper, etc. This is a comfortable path to follow; it&#8217;s one that we have tried over and over again. It has probably led us to the current position we occupy, or to the previous ones that were held.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re searching for a position, or considering the possibility, wouldn&#8217;t you be interested in following a shorter path that will help you uncover the jobs that are available, and the ones that have yet to posted? Of course you would. If we can find ways to make the job search successful &#8211; - and shorter &#8211; - then all of us would be willing to follow a different path.</p>
<p>In this article, I will provide 3 important steps to follow to help you succeed within your job search, and help to make it a shorter process.</p>
<p>Step 1: Target the company<br />
Make a decision which company aligns with your career interests, path, advancement, goals. Create a list that includes 5 or more companies that you believe match with your goals and background. How do you find these companies? Some may be drawn from your familiarity of the types of businesses and industries in your area (whether local or regional depending on your relocation desires). Some may be currently seeking resumes and have posted available positions. Do the necessary research to review your targeted companies&#8217; background, objectives, position needs.</p>
<p>Step 2: Identify the business need<br />
Using your list of targeted companies, use your research skills to identify the current and prevailing business need. For example, after researching a specific organization, I uncovered that the company had an extensive growth plan to be implemented over the course of five years. Through this company&#8217;s website, I was able to uncover a pdf. file that tracked the anticipated staffing needs to ensure the company reached it&#8217;s growth goals across the country. From this type of data, you can make general assumptions regarding how someone with your qualifications may fit in with a targeted company&#8217;s mission or goals. Through use of the internet, track down company press releases, events, financial information to get as much information as possible.</p>
<p>Step 2: Market yourself BEFORE sending your resume<br />
How do you get into your targeted companies? In cases where the position you&#8217;re seeking has been advertised, you may be required to go through a screening-out process with the HR department. In this case, before you send your resume, contact the HR Manager, introduce yourself and your qualifications, and ask if it&#8217;s possible to review the company hiring process with you. Ask if the position is still available for interviews. Ask for an email address to send your resume (especially if they requested online applications in the job posting). Additionally, be sure to courteously speak with any administrative staff who handle or forward your calls &#8211; - introduce yourself, explain your interest in submitting your resume. Develop the relationship and increase your name recognition prior to submitting your resume. Even if there has not been an advertised position, you can follow the above steps.</p>
<p>These are three key steps which can provide much needed help to get you in front of the right person at your targeted company.</p>
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