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Using
JOFDAV
Questions from Job Seekers
Job
Search Tips
Online
Recruiting
Job seeking is a true
adventure. It is a lot more than passing out resumes and looking at the jobs
posted in the classified ads. There are skills and strategies that can make your
job search more effective. You can learn these from books, online sources, and
from organizations in your community.
With the advent of the
Internet, Online recruiting has become a favored method for employers to find
qualified candidates for their jobs.
According to HR Magazine, 50% of major companies now do half their
recruiting online.
We think
JOFDAV
is your best resource for submitting your resume Online. We are doing everything
that we can to make
JOFDAV work for you and the companies that use it.
We think our best feature is that employers can search our resumes for
FREE! (Most other sites charge a hefty fee for that - and make it impossible for
many smaller companies to find you!)
However, every place that
you are listed does increase your chances! See below for a list of other online
recruiting sites.
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Interviewing
Once you have connected
with an employer that invites you to an interview, the fun really begins! Here
are some ideas to consider as you enter that process…
Relieving the Tension
You are going to get the
best interview from someone who is relaxed and comfortable.
For some reason, your
Interviewer may be uncomfortable at the beginning of the interview. Try to pick
that out. Walk into the room happy and pleasant with a big smile on your face.
Respond to their initial hello with an upbeat hello of your own. Be upbeat and
happy. That alone grabs the attention of any interviewer. Be friendly and personable. You want to
be professional; but you can be professional and relaxed. Humor is often a good
way to break the ice.
Resolving Concerns
An Employer is not likely
to make you a job offer until all of his/her concerns about your ability to do
the job are fully resolved. You should keep one goal foremost when you interview
for a job – giving the Interviewer the confidence that you have the
ability to do the job well. Make sure that the interviewer knows that you are a
prompt individual and that transportation is not an issue. Also, make sure that
the interviewer is confident in you.
Communicating Confidence
The Interviewer needs to
have confidence in your ability. Confidence is contagious! Take it upon yourself
to boldly communicate your confidence in your own abilities. Look for
opportunities to bring meaningful anecdotes about yourself into the
conversation. They can be work-related or not – as long as they are good
examples of your skills and attributes.
We sincerely hope that
JOFDAV
will connect you to great job opportunities and that some of these
“tips” will be helpful as you move on to job Interviews.
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General: Don’t
overlook the online resume bases that are open to everyone. If you have the
talent to compete in the open marketplace, go for it!
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