subject: How Using Expired Job Ads Can Help You Find A Job [print this page] With the employment market being so challenging, it is not shocking that looking for a job has now become a full time job. And, as with any job, it necessitates doing specific and repetitive tasks in order to be effective. What are these chores? Well let's have a look at the steps you must take to find employment.
The first task is resume writing. What you should know is that rules have changed. No longer will a common resume template to the trick. Because employers are now receiving so many job applications, they will only choose the best resumes with appropriates keywords. If your resume is similar to thousands of other resumes, it will get trashed so it is crucial to make your resume stand out.
When it comes to finding a job, there are several avenues you can explore. Do not waste your time getting a paper to look at job classifieds. Now everything is online. Not only are newspapers featuring local job ads online but there are hundreds of employment sites available, from big sites like Monster and Employment911 to focused sites specialized by industry, field or area.
Another good way to find a job is to find those vacancies that are not advertised. How do you this? Well, first by networking. Ask people around you, go to industry networking events, etc ... You can also go to a local library to find companies in your field that you can contact.
Another trick that isn't well-known is to check out expired job ads. Why? To begin with this will allow you to find additional companies that were hiring your field. Chances are they might have an opening coming soon so if you give them your resume, you will have the advantage and they might contact you before placing an announcement. Also, this will allow you to know how much these companies pay, which will help you when it comes to negotiating a salary.
Follow those steps and, with a strong resume and persistence, you will be able to find a good job in no time.
