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14
Mar

Use the Internet to Find a Job ” Part 8: Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Use the Internet to Find a Job ” Part 8: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Unfortunately with today’s online hiring and recruitment practices, some of the older job search methods, like only posting your resume on a job board like Monster, do not cut it anymore. Effectively standout by creating and managing an online presence that puts your name at the top of the recruiters’ search results. How? Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Large companies and organizations

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6
Mar

Use the Internet to Find a Job ” Part 1: The Basics Knowing where to find a job is the first step. In today’s career search, the Internet is vital. Gone are the days of faxing and door-to-door marketing. (Although, do not discount those methods!) Email and the Internet are here and they are not going any where, any time soon! Most companies utilize an applicant tracking system and tailor their searches to Internet job

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3
Mar

Pitfalls and places you should avoid on your job search When job seekers are out on their own and sometimes do not think long enough before they jump into an opportunity, that might come few and far between, it can sometimes backfire and in turn hurt them emotionally and financially. These are some tips to read about some of the jobs out there that aren’t worth pursuing. 1. Unpaid internships with small companies who have

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1
Mar

Should I be wary of a temporary employment agency that doesn’t test my skills before matching me with positions in my presumed skill set? While working at a staffing company in my past, one of my duties was to find temporary contractors for short contract stints lasting anywhere from 1 night to 1 year. Sometimes the company hiring us to find these people just needed bodies to do simple small part separation from one bin

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