8 Pieces of Job Search Advice You Can Throw Out

The job search system has changed over time, so why shouldn’t your job search practices?  Here are 8 pieces of advice that no longer apply to the modern day job hunt:
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1.    You must always conduct a phone interview on a landline.  Many people no longer have access to a landline, so a cell phone is permissible if there is no other option.  However, dropped calls and spotty service are not acceptable, so you must secure a quiet space with a reliable provider.

The Best Way to Use Your Professional Network

One of the best avenues through which to conduct your job search is your professional network.  Connections can give you a huge advantage, especially in such a tough job market.  However, given the current job market, it is likely that your employed friends are feeling pressure to find jobs for a number of colleagues.  So if you’re looking to land a job, don’t ask your connections straight out!  In most circumstances, you would do much better asking your colleague for a reference than a job opportunity.
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Why Some Job Postings Get You Nowhere

Applying to positions through job postings can be an incredibly frustrating process.  On large job boards and aggregators, many of the postings are stale or have been filled already.  Candidates frequently feel as though they are submitting a resume into a black hole – never hearing back from employers. Sometimes the job description is unrealistically specific or way too vague. Here are some reasons that job postings lead to dead ends:

1.       Companies often want to be perceived as equal opportunity employers, but in reality, they have already identified the person they want to hire for an open position.  As a result, employers post jobs with descriptions that precisely match that person’s qualifications.  In doing so, they can justify that they have hired the right person, without giving others real consideration.

5 Tips for Recovering from Job Loss

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Losing your job can be very hard to cope with.  People are often far too hard on themselves, dwelling on things they could have done better or how unlucky they are to be unemployed.  But all that negative energy will hurt your recovery.  Beating yourself up will only cause you to lose more confidence in yourself and your abilities, making it much more difficult to convince hiring managers to have confidence in you.  Here are five tips for handling a tough job loss:
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1.    Create and stick to a routine.  Devoting certain hours of the day to specific job search practices will help keep you focused.  You will have a much more productive day, and you will have less time to feel sorry for yourself.

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2.    Find a support system.  Identify the people in your life who want to support you during this tough time.  They will help you get your confidence back up where it should be.

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3.    Help others.  Volunteering or helping out friends will remind you how valuable you can be.  It will also force you to socialize when you may feel like secluding yourself.

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4.    Do some things you enjoy.  Now that you have some free time, do all the things you’ve always wanted to do, but never had time!  You may not have another opportunity to do so for a while.

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5.    Connect with other job seekers.  Attending seminars or career networking events not only help you with your job search; they remind you that you are far from alone in this process.  In fact, over 14 million people are currently looking for work.

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Stay positive and proactive, and results will follow!

Consider Expanding Your Job Search Horizons

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A recent online survey determined that approximately 60% of people who lost their jobs in the past year have found new jobs – almost all of which are fulltime positions.  Wondering what those hired did differently from the other 40% of job seekers still searching for employment?  Many of them considered opportunities that they might not have previously.  For example, 36% of those who succeeded in finding jobs were required to move to a new city or state, while 54% confirmed that they are working in an entirely new industry.  In addition, 45% of job seekers who found jobs admitted to accepting a reduced salary, compared to 33% who claimed their salaries are comparable to their former jobs and 27% who asserted they have higher salaries than before.  UN, Foreign Aid, NGO Jobs

Top 10 Most Outrageous Resume Mistakes

There is certainly nothing wrong with trying to make your resume stand out from the rest.  After all, hiring managers are receiving more resumes than ever these days.  But some applicants go a little too far to get their resume noticed.  Here are 10 of the most bizarre resume mistakes ever recorded:

Looking for a new job? 3 Tips to Help You Decide

Looking for a new job is a major decision, especially if you’ve been there for under two years.  Many recruiters of past generations felt that leaving a job after a short period of time suggested a lack of commitment and reliability—and some still feel this way.  However, recently recruiters have become increasingly tolerant of job hopping, given the person has a valid reason for doing so.  Here are 3 tips to help you decide whether it’s time to move on to a new position.