As the job market becomes more and more competitive, job seekers are going to great lengths to get noticed. Gone are the days when all one needed to do is copy and paste that generic cover letter into the body of your email and send, send, send to each job listing on craigslist.
The Career Exposure Network, the leading source of niche job sites for women, diversity and MBAs, has come up with a list that they hope will educate and motivate job seekers. Here are their tips:
1) Make every resume unique
Customize every resume and cover letter to showcase why your skills and experience make you the best match for each job.
2) Use broad and niche job-seeking tools
Broad job sites are easy one-stop-shops for job seeking, but don’t overlook niche sites that are tailored by profession, industry, skill set or gender. By using these sites, such as CareerWomen.com, DiversitySearch.com and MBACareers.com, job seekers can connect with employers that are targeting their specific demographic. Who can afford to miss that?
3) Employ virtual and in-person networking strategies
Certainly call and e-mail former co-workers, colleagues and business associates to get connections. You should also join associations or volunteer in your area of interest to create new contacts. Use online networks such as LinkedIn and build connections virtually. Consider jumping into social networks such as Twitter where you can find, follow and chat with people who work at companies or in industries you find of interest.
4) Take a class for content and connections
Staying sharp is one reason for taking a class; however, other reasons could include making new connections by way of classmates or the professor. Classes can also add extra beef to your resume that will demonstrate your commitment to your career and skills.
The Career Exposure Network is a women-owned e-Recruiting network of premier niche sites that has been helping Fortune 1000 employers find top quality Women, Diversity & MBA candidates since 1996. Sites include: CareerWomen.com, DiversitySearch.com, MBACareers.com and CareerExposure.com and over 1500 additional career properties. Providing state-of-the-art management tools and up-to-date information for recruiters and job seekers, The Career Exposure Network™ optimizes the employment process to match successful top employers with the best targeted candidates.
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