Friday 28 January 2022

UNITED STATES JOB WEBSITE GUIDE 3

 

 

Chapter 1. The Job Market Guide

 

Location-Specific Job Websites

 

bestplacestowork.org

wherethejobsare.org, where the jobs are

 

Doomed Job Market

 

Read the articles here:

 

sagaciousnewsnetwork.com/tag/jobs

 

Best Jobs According to Experts

 

Best jobs is defined by salary and the expected growth of that particular field.

 

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov, oco.bls.gov), only two of the top ten fastest growing professions require a graduate degree (master's or higher).

 

The top five fastest growing jobs you can get with a bachelor's degree are:

 

Biomedical Engineer.  Get a bachelor's degree in biology or other related field.  Biomedical engineers combine their knowledge of biology, medicine and engineering to work with prosthetics, artificial organs, medical equipment, etc.

 

Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst.  It's all about computer systems and networks.  As companies increase their use of network technology, these professionals will use their expertise to facilitate the implementation and maintenance of those networks.

 

Financial Examiners.  Financial examiners should earn a bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics or accounting. to qualify for this quickly growing field.

 

Skin Care Specialist.  This career requires a certification rather than a formal degree.  Skin care specialists provide treatments that promote healthy skin and enhance appearance.

 

Biochemist/Biophysicist.  Biochemists and biophysicists work within the medical and pharmaceutical industries conducting research and developing products that contribute to health and well-being.

 

For additional information, and a list of more fast-growing careers, visit The Bureau of Labor Statistics, bls.gov.

 

buzzle.com/articles/highest-paying-occupations.html

 

Job Rating Info

 

You can't always believe what you read.  I read a report that identified these 20 jobs here as the best anywhere based on their criteria.

 

It was on a job rating website and they were in order from best to worst which I don't do here.  I list them randomly because I don't want copyright infringement trouble but anyway you should have seen the comments.  There were hundreds of them saying this list is full of crap.

 

They said a lot of these jobs weren't as good as they sounded and suggested other jobs that are better.

 

actuary

audiologist

chiropractor

computer systems analyst

dental hygienist

dietitian

financial planner

human resources manager

mathematician

occupational therapist

online advertising manager

optometrist

petroleum engineer

pharmacist

physical therapist

sociologist

software engineer

speech pathologist

statistician

web developer

 

jobsrated.com

 

High-Paying Job Websites

 

myplan.com, highest paying jobs without a college degree.

 

money-zine.com/career-development/finding-a-job/high-paying-careers, high paying careers

myplan.com/careers/top-ten/highest-paying.php

resumagic.com/highestpayingjobs.html, what are the highest paying jobs in the united states?

hotjobs.yahoo.com, unusual high-paying careers

ehow.com, high-paying careers in arts

 

Prerecorded Joblines

 

careers.org/topic/01_002.html, This is a list of prerecorded jobline numbers.  Most are not toll-free so they will cost you money to listen to the recording and some messages are long.  If you get internet telephone, you can call long distance for free, except for the electricity you're using up.

 

A Cool List of Job Websites from an HRM Manual

 

123test.com/cognitive-ability-test, 123test.com  offers  a  large  variety  of  psychometric  tests.   

 

4cnas.com, We  Provide  information  to  those  looking  for  a  career  as  a  nursing  assistant.   

 

academicinfo.net, An  online  education  resource  center  with  extensive  subject  guides  and  distance  learning  information.   

 

allnursejobdescriptions.com, Platform  that  offers  detailed  information  about  Nurses  and  various  Nursing  Careers.   

 

allstarjobs.com, Recruiters  and  employment  agencies  can  post  jobs  for  free  to  our  human  edited  job  board, browse  resumes, interact  with  job  seekers  and  get  listed  in  our  Employer  Directory.   

 

allstarjobs.com, Recruiters  and  employment  agencies  can  post  jobs  for  free  to  our  human                        edited  job  board, browse  resumes, interact  with  job  seekers  and  get  listed  in  our  Employer  Directory.   

 

americasjobexchange.com, Find  jobs  and  post  your  resume.   

 

aquaculturetalent.com, Aquaculture  Talent  is  a  leading  job  board  for  global  aquaculture  industry.   

 

arielle.com.au, Resume  writing  services  by  a  HR  professional  with  10  years  experience.  I  know  what  recruiters  and  HR  managers  want  to  see  on  your  resume  because  I  used  to  be  one  of  them.   

 

ayatravelnursingjobs.com, The  source  for  travel  nurses    ClearedConnections     

 

beaconcareermgmt.com, Searching  for  a  new  position  .   

 

beacongroupllc.com, Career  resources  for  people  who  are  searching  for  their  first  job, or  who  have  been  in  the  workforce  and  are  looking  to  take  the  next  step  in  their  career.   

 

bestjobsusa.com, Free  resume  posting  service.   

 

bestjobsusa.com, Fee  based  job  posting  service.   

 

blog.skillsuccess.com, An  online  resource  composed  of  informative  blog  articles, as  well  as  comprehensive  career  guides  that  empower  every  person  with  the  ability  to  develop  their  skills  and  attain  their  dream  career.   

 

careerbliss.com, We  began  with  one  mission  in  mind:  to  help  people  find  joy  in  life  through  happiness  in  the  workplace.   

careerjet.com, An  employment  search  engine  for  the  United  States.   

 

careerxroads.com, A  reference  guide  to  the  500  best  job, resume  and  career  management  sites.   

 

chilijobs.com, Welcome  to  ChiliJobs.com.   

 

clearcutselection.com, Clear  Cut  Selection  can  help  you  get  the  job  you  want!  Our  interview  coaching  services  are  proven  to  successfully  develop  communication  skills, confidence  and  credibility  in  a  job  interview.   

 

clearedconnections.com, Security  Clearance  Jobs:  intelligence, federal  government, homeland  security, government  jobs.   

 

cnabuzz.com, We  provide  inclusive  guidance  to  those  who  are  looking  forward  to  pursue  a  rewarding  career  as  a  certified  nursing  assistant.   

 

colorado.jobing.com, Dedicated  to  the  Colordo  Market.   

 

competitiveedgerecruiting.com, Full  service  recruiting  in  Finance  and  Accounting, Human  Resources  &  Talent  Acquisition, and  Manufacturing    Computerwork.com   

 

computerwork.com/us/en/IT-Jobs, Computer  Jobs  and  Technical  Employment  in  the  US  and  Canada, Submit  your  resume  to  a  premier  computer  professional  career  job  center  for  IT/IS  computer  programming  professionals, including  Programmers, DBA's, Analysts, Network.   

 

continuiti.com, Devoted  exclusively  to  the  placement  of  professional  Human  Resource  staff  in  contract  assignments  with  companies  across  the  United  States.  We  can  quickly  and  expertly  fill  your  temporary  Human  Resources  staffing  needs  for  skilled  professionals  possessing  a  generalist, recruiting, compensation, benefits, HRIS, training  or  organizational  development  background.   

 

creativekeystrokes.com, Established  in  1976, firm  provides  executive  resume  and  related  document  writing, interview  tips, career  resources, and  distribution  services  exclusively  to  executives  and  senior  managers.   

 

dfwhrllc.com, Staffing  Human  Resource  Professionals  Temporary  Agency  and  Permanent  Placement  Employment  Firm, Dallas  Fort  Worth  Texas    FamilyNursePractitioners.org     

 

ejobsitesoftware.com, Ejobsitesoftware  is  a  web-based  application  built  On  PHP/MYSQL/Linux  Platform  that  enables  you  to  quickly  deploy  a  fully  functional  advanced  job  board.   

 

employmentguide.com, Looking  for  a  professional, technical  or  managerial  job?  Here  you'll  find  thousands  of  listings  for  high-paying, interesting  positions  with  companies  that  you  want  to  work  for.   

 

en-us.gigajob.com, Find  latest  jobs  in  USA  at  Gigajob  USA.   

 

ere.net, Free  resources  for  recruiters, including  a  professional  forum  for  discussion  about  recruiting  and  the  Internet.   

 

familynursepractitioners.org/program/online-fnp-programs, Search  for  online  FNP  programs    Grus  International  Construction  Staffing  and  Construction  Personnel  -  Construction  Workers, Skilled  Workers, Construction  Staffing  Agency, Electrician  Staffing, Plumber  Staffing     

firescience.org/paramedic-training-and-degree-programs-online, Fire  Science  Online  career  and  education  guides  focused  on  public  service  and  safety  careers  including  firefighting, law  enforcement, forestry, and  paramedics  to  name  a  few.   

 

frontlinesourcegroup.com, Staffing  temporary  agency  and  employment  permanent  placement  company  based  in  Dallas  Fort  Worth  Texas.   

 

giglaser.com, A  new  job  search  website  that  uses  advanced  geo  location  technology  to  find  the  closest  employment  opportunities  to  your  location.   

 

gojobs.com, The  GO  Jobs  Recruiting  NETwork™, an  Electronic  Job  Distribution  System, allowing  our  clients  to  enter  their  jobs  once, letting  GO  Jobs  electronically  manage  their  jobs  on  almost  every  major  job  board, including  the  GO  Jobs  Job  Board.   

 

greycampus.com/opencampus, OpenCampus  is  one  of  the  largest  resource  library  on  professional  certifications.   

 

gruspersonnel.com, Grus  Construction  staffing  and  personnel  is  your  online  source  for  the  Finest  Skilled  Workers, Browse  our  Jobs  Online, Apply  Online, Get  Hired  by  Grus  Construction  Personnel    Home  Health  Care  Agencies     

 

hloom.com/resumes/builder, Find  the  best  resume  builder  with  Hloom's  resume  builder  comparison  tool.   

 

homehealthcareagencies.com/jobs, Certified  nursing  assistants, also  called  CNAs, are  instrumental  caregivers  in  the  healthcare  industry.   

 

iccweb.com, Nationwide  job  listings, candidate  resumes,and  Fedral  and  State  employment  listings.   

 

indeed.com,   Job  Application  Center   

 

invocompanies.com/join-our-team/career-opportunities, Job  search  pages  for  therapy  professionals, including  occupational  therapy, physical  therapy, speech-language  pathology  and  more.   

 

job-applications.com, Find  hundreds  of  online  applications  and  printable  job  forms    JobApplicationsOnline.com     

 

jobapplicationcenter.com, A  free  online  resource  helping  individuals  find  specific  information  and  advice  on  how  to  apply  online  and  offline  to  every  major  company  in  the  U.S.   

 

jobapplicationcenter.com, This  is  not  your  typical  jobs  search  site.   

 

jobapplicationsonline.com, Find  out  what  it  takes  to  complete  the  online  application  process.   

 

JobBankCanada.com, With  JobBankCanada.com  employers  can  post  job  openings  for  FREE  &  Jobseekers  can  post  their  resumes  for  FREE  and  make  them  available  to  employers  across  Canada.   

 

JobBankCanada.com, With  JobBankCanada.com  employers  can  post  job  openings  for  FREE  &  Jobseekers  can  post  their  resumes  for  FREE  and  make  them  available  to  employers  across  Canada.   

 

jobmark.com, Create  your  own  job  site.   

 

jobs.worldwideerc.org, The  Worldwide  ERC®  Career  Center  is  the  premier  job  board  for  the  global  workforce  mobility  industry.   

 

JobsinCanada.com, Use  JobsinCanada.com's  directory  for  quick  and  easy  access  to  all  of  Canada's  best  job  sites, employment  recruiters  and  direct  employers.  Jobs  in  Canada  also  links  to  self-employment  opportunities  and  Canadian  business  opportunities  as  well  as  Canadian  living  sites  and  Canadian  immigration  services  ideal  for  those  moving  to  Canada.   

 

kellyservices.com, Features  a  state-of-the-art  job  search  engine, Kelly  Career  Network.   

 

latpro.com/c, The  leading  online  career  resource  for  Spanish  and  Portuguese-speaking  professionals  throughout  the  Americas.   

 

lawconsultants.co.uk, Our  Consultants  consist  of  qualified  recruiters  within  the  legal  sector, giving  us  the  experience  and  industry  knowledge  to  recognise  what  matters  most  to  our  clients  and  candidates.   

 

locatejobsnetwork.com, Locate  Jobs  Network  is  a  nationwide  network  of  niche  job  boards  that  features  free  job  search  for  candidates  and  job  posting  options  for  employers, recruiters  and  recruitment  advertising  agencies.   

 

matchtech.com, Matchtech  is  a  leading  provider  of  engineering  jobs  and  recruitment  services  across  UK.   

 

monster.com, Post  jobs, scan  resumes.   

 

mountainjobs.com, Full-time  and  seasonal  careers  in  ski  towns  across  the  U.S.   

 

mustakbil.com, A  jobs  website  that  mainly  targets  the  Pakistani  jobs  market.   

 

myjobapps.com, Website  that  focuses  on  job  application  downloads, salaries  and  open  positions  for  service, retail, and  restaurant  sector  companies  in  your  local  area.   

 

myperfectresume.com, My  Perfect  Resume  takes  the  hassle  out  of  resume  writing.   

 

naceweb.org/job-market/trends-and-predictions, Links  to  career-  and  job-related  sites.   

 

net-temps.com, A  job  posting  board  with  contract, temporary, and  permanent  positions.  Job  seekers  can  use  their  personal  desktop  to  post  their  resumes  so  hundreds  of  companies  can  view  their  qualifications.   

 

net-temps.com, A  job  posting  board  with  contract, temporary, and  permanent  positions.  Job  seekers  can  use  their  personal  desktop  to  post  their  resumes  so  hundreds  of  companies  can  view  their  qualifications.   

 

newyorkjobs.com, Connecting  job  seekers  with  employers  in  New  York, New  England  &  the  Tri-State  area.   

 

njjobmarket.com, New  Jersey  Job  Market  is  the  premiere  employment  career  job  board  portal  site  for  jobs  and  resumes  in  the  state  of  New  Jersey.   

 

nurseportal.net, Nursing  jobs, blogs, and  forums.   

 

nurserecruiter.com, Thousands  of  nursing  jobs  throughout  the  US.   

 

onlinemba.com/rankings, An  innovative  website  that  has  put  together  a  business  education  curriculum  composed  entirely  of  blog  posts  from  leading  business, economics  and  finance  professionals  and  professors.   

 

onlinerecruitersdirectory.com, Recruiters  Directory, a  comprehensive, nationwide  recruiters  directory.  The  visitor  can  search  for  recruiters  and  headhunters  by  location, specialty  or  by  other  various  criteria.   

 

onlinerntomsn.com, Search  the  Top  RN  to  MSN  Programs  Online  for  2018    OperativeHire     

 

onrec.com, Onrec.com  is  the  best  news  source  for  online  recruitment  information    OpenCampus     

 

operativehire.co.uk, Construction  card  job  website, search  for  CSCS, CPCS, CISRS, CCDO  jobs  online  in  the  UK.   

 

practicereasoningtests.com/psychometric-tests, PracticeReasoningTests.com  is  a  free  resource  to  help  job  seekers  improve  their  performance  at  employer  reasoning  tests.   

 

professionalresumewriters.com, An  organization  that  provides  helpful  tips  for  people  who  are  looking  for  jobs  and  changing  careers.   

 

pure-jobs.com, International  job  search  site  and  expert  career  advice    Recruit.net   

 

recruitersonline.com,   Top  CNA  Classes     

 

redsealrecruiting.com, Red  Seal  Recruiting  is  a  BC  Canada  base  recruiter  of  skilled  trades  people  for  manufacturing  and  construction  firms.   

 

resumebycprw.com, Provides  assistance  with  resumes.   

 

resumewonders.com, Certified-Professional-Proven  with  extensive  experience  writing  for  all  stages  of  a  client's  career  and  assisting  in  various  services  including  resumes, cover  letters, coaching, assessments, web  resumes, posting, distribution, bio's  and  more.   

 

rnvip.com, RN  VIP  is  a  Travel  nursing  agency  that  saves  you  time  when  researching  and  applying  to  the  travel  nurse  companies  of  your  choice  all  with  just  1  easy  application.   

 

simplyhrjobs.co.uk, Simply  HR  Jobs  is  one  of  the  UK's  leading  job  boards  in  the  HR  industry.   

 

talentoday.com/en, Talentoday  provides  powerful  scientific-based  and  effective  career  guidance  solutions  to  help  identify  an  individual's  unique  assets, strengths  and  motivation  leading  to  a  more  fulfilling  and  successful  career.   

 

theemacgroup.com, The  mission  of  The  EMAC  Group  is  to  solve  your  staffing  problems  by  serving  as  a  cost-efficient  human  resource  alternative.   

 

thejobsauce.com, Informative  articles, free  resources, and  paid  services  for  job  seekers.  From  resume  services  to  salary  negotiation, The  Job  Sauce's  experts  guide  job  seekers  to  land  their  dream  job.   

 

theladders.com/career-advice, Browse  through  hundreds  of  career  advice  articles  including  resume  writing  and  interviewing  advice.   

 

topcnaclasses.com, TopCNAClasses.com  is  specifically  developed  to  assist  nurse  aide  students  to  gain  complete  knowledge  on  CNA  Training, free  classes, certification, jobs, exam  and  nurse  aide  salary.   

 

topnurse.info, We  can  help  you  find  your  desire  CNA  Programs  near  you.   

 

topnursing.org, Offers  detailed  information  about  Nursing  Schools.   

 

topoccupationaltherapyschool.com, TopOT  is  based  on  Occupational  Therapy  Schools.   

 

travelnursegateway.com, Travel  nursing  agency  that  saves  you  time  when  researching  and  applying  to  the  travel  nurse  companies  of  your  choice  all  with  just  1  easy  application.   

 

travelnursesource.com, As  a  leader  in  Travel  Nurse  Placement  industry, Travel  Nurse  Source  is  dedicated  to  working  with  only  the  top  travel  nurse  companies  in  the  industry  assuring  you  that  you  have  access  to  the  best  travel  nurse  jobs  available, excellent  pay  and  tremendous  incentives.   

 

usa.recruit.net, Our  site  is  popular  with  job  seekers  and  is  a  very  valuable  resource  for  anyone  looking  for  employment  in  the  US.   

 

usajobs.gov,   Vault.com     

 

vault.com, Career  Resources  and  message  boards  for  various  employers.   

 

velocityresourcegroup.com, Velocity  Resource  Group  is  the  world's  leading  resume  sourcing  organization.   

 

worldatwork.org, Professional  association  for  Compensation, Benefits, and  Total  Rewards.  Look  for  the  link  to  JobLinks.,   ZipRecruiter     

 

wsj.com/public/page/news-career-jobs.html, Career  Advice, Find  a  Job    ZipRecruiter  Blog     

 

yeswriting.com/job-success-blog, A  career  services  blog  with  tips  on  how  to  write  your  best  resume  or  cover  letter, networking  skills, or  anything  relating  to  the  job  search.   

 

ziprecruiter.com, Connecting  job  seekers  with  employers.   

 

ziprecruiter.com/blog, Information  on  different  types  of  jobs  and  job  seeking.   

Chapter 2. Pitching for a Job or Product

 

Original Methods to Get a Job

 

Several years ago I read a book about how to break into the entertainment industry which essentially said identify the few people who can give you the job you want then do whatever you have to, including wacky things to get noticed enough to get an interview.

 

One guy sent some manager a cute card everyday saying it's coming, it's coming, leaving it a mystery then on the fifth day, sent the guy his screenplay.

 

Another guy had business cards made up that said free bottle of champagne to anyone who can get me an interview with J.J. Bigshot then stood in front of the building where J.J. Bigshot worked handing them out.  J.J. Bigshot heard about it and gave the guy an interview saying anyone who had that much initiative must be a good worker.

 

Some chick sent a nude picture around with her cover letter.  She wanted to be a cocktail waitress.

 

I'm not big on these tactics they sometimes call guerrilla job searching because to me they seem demeaning, tacky, cheap, cheesy, take your pick of adjectives but the thing is that they're now the buzz.  They say they work.

 

I was watching a so-called reality show which I think was scripted then acted out to look spontaneous.  This one guy gets an interview with some bigshot who disses him by reading his e-mail on a big screen on the wall while the guy is talking to him so the guy comes out and says Mr. Bigshot is a member of some horse stable where his kids go to ride horses.  He's got kids too so he'll join and befriend this guy then get the big real estate contract he wants.

 

In the next few scenes they show this guy going to the horse stable with his family befriending this other guy with his family.  It seemed like a big load of pretense to me but you have to admit that in today's competitive world, you have to dream up roundabout ways to get a job or accomplish what you want.

 

About twenty years ago, I was interviewed by a guy for a job.  I saw him a few weeks later at the YMCA and asked him if he remembered me.  He said no.  That's how it is in the real world.  Some guy you spend seven minutes or more with doesn't remember you three weeks later.

 

Of course I believe your merits should speak for themselves and for you but sometimes it's just not enough.  Sometimes, just short of embarrassing yourself like the guy on youtube.com who made the stupid video about himself as God's gift to the world, you have to think up alternative methods to get what you want.

 

Be aware that these methods can easily backfire.  You try a cheap stunt to get noticed with no backbone or substance to back it up, you're screwed. 

 

The guys at godaddy.com which registers website names for nine bucks a year knew they were the cheapest but they weren't getting the marketshare because nobody knew they existed so they made up some TV commercials with a busty broad and advertised them during the superbowl.  Within a week, they gained 15 points of marketshare.

 

The squeaky wheel gets the oil.  Genius introverted nerds don't get noticed so they miss out on the opportunities.

 

Some people have a natural antipathy to gimmicks or pop culture stunts like me.  I can't stand gimmicky people looking for attention.  If your mark is a serious person, don't even try it.  To my way of thinking, cuteness went out of style right after high school. 

 

You're not marketing the next rap group to a bunch of young people.  You're selling yourself for a job or pitching a new product.  Think twice before you try some offbeat method just because you read about it somewhere or saw it on youtube.com.

 

The best way to brand yourself as a stellar worker is through your work and personality.  All employers want somebody impressive, not generic.  Speak through your work and who you are.

 

No means not today but maybe next week.

 

Job hunting is simple:

 

1.) Discover what you're really good at.

 

2.) Culture it.

 

3.) Identify the exact people and companies who can use your abilities.

 

4.) Tell them and show them what you can do.

 

The things all bosses look for are very basic:

 

An upstanding person, no bull.  You're there to work and not gossip or be frivolous.

 

An honest person not looking to rip the company off any chance they get, even on time like sleeping on the job.

 

A person who can speak clearly.

 

A sociable, likeable person.

 

A person who can think on their feet enough to lead if necessary.

 

Someone who loves the work or the action.

 

Someone who can get along with everybody.

 

Some TV journalism show did a study where they had a geeky introvert who had a good resume apply for the same jobs in the financial field (which is all about people contacts) and a likeable, extraverted guy without much of a track record.  He got the job offer way more than the other guy. 

It's about your look.  Do you look passionate and inspired about life in general?

 

Be innovative.

 

Be sociable.

 

If you have the guts to call managers cold to ask for an interview, your best chances to get past the secretary are before 9 o'clock and after 5 o'clock when she's gone and he might answer the phone.

 

Try to get hired part-time, as a temp or as a consultant for a contract job.  These are ways for managers to look at you.  If they like what they see, they'll offer you a fulltime job.

 

The Pitch for Anything

 

They want a product with a huge market potential that's simple to understand.

 

Be prepared.

 

Be energetic.

 

Believe and put your heart into it.

 

Your level of passion will determine your level of success.

 

Don't sell, tell the story.  Don't overtell to the point of boredom.

 

Act like you're not desperate, just confident.

 

Never let people see you sweat.

 

Study the competition.

 

Learn about your field.

 

Be prepared to answer any question.

 

Look clean and neat.

 

Don't be ruled by emotions.

 

Be your own worst critic.  Spot your own bullshit.

 

Talk is cheap. Be a doer.

 

Make people laugh

 

Be real.  Be believable.  Don't be over-the-top.

 

You need clarity and focus.

 

It has to be quick.  It has to have an aha moment for the potential investor.

 

Be ready for the hard questions like what exactly will the money I give you do to get you closer to your grand goal.  Put yourself in the guy's spot.  What questions would you ask?

 

If you don't believe in it, it will show.

 

Have a retail price for your product ready.

 

Say your piece then leave the guy alone to think about it.  If you try for overkill, you cheapen yourself.

 

Don't come off like it's do or die.  This guy is just one potential investor.  You should believe in your product regardless of the opinions of others.  Even if you get a thousand rejections, if you believe, you must keep going.

 

Elevator Pitch/ Speed Networking/ Twitpitch

 

An elevator pitch is business idea pitch popularized on some business TV shows where people make a quick one-minute pitch to possible investors.

 

There are public events where investors invite people to come and give elevator pitches.  Some are billed as contests.

 

15secondpitch.com alumni.hbs.edu/careers/pitch, hbs elevator pitch builder. amanet.org/training/articles/perfecting-your-elevator-pitch.aspx bizgym.com/features/sales-pitch/elevator-pitch businessdictionary.com/definition/elevator-pitch.html businessknowhow.com/money/elevator.htm businessplanexecutivesummary.com/elevator-pitch csmonitor.com/business/the-entrepreneurial-mind/2013/0430/what-s-your-elevator-pitch dumblittleman.com/2007/08/how-to-craft-killer-elevator-pitch-that.html elevatorpitch.co elevatorpitch.co.uk elevatorpitched.com elevatorpitchessentials.com en.wikipedia.org/wiki/elevator_pitch entrepreneur.com

guardian.co.uk/media/series/elevatorpitch hcc.edu/news/elevator-pitch howtoplaza.com/elevator-pitch-create huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/15/elevator-pitch-5-things-you-need-to-know_n_1345524.html inc.com/geoffrey-james/how-to-write-a-better-elevator-pitch.html inc.com/guides/2010/05/mastering-business-elevator-pitch.html internships/////////dead website/od/networking/g/elevatorspeech.htm inventors/////////dead website/od/oneminutepitch/make_a_promotional_pitch_in_one_minute_the_elevator_pitch.htm jibberjobber.com/blog/2013/04/01/30-second-elevator-pitch-vs-30-word-elevator-pitch margretjons.com/internet-marketing/2012-business-plan-and-elevator-pitch-competition marsdd.com/articles/the-elevator-pitch mashable.com/2012/04/12/elevator-pitch-advice-tips microsoft.com/business/en-us/resources/marketing/advertising-branding/5-tips-for-creating-an-elevator-pitch.aspx mindtools.com/pages/article/elevator-pitch.htm mindyourpitch.com/blog/what-is-an-elevator-pitch missyward.com/2013/05/01/crafting-the-perfect-elevator-pitch office.microsoft.com/en-nz/templates/elevator-pitch-tc010080339.aspx office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/3-steps-to-a-great-elevator-pitch-ha010074786.aspx paloalto.com/elevator-pitch, presentation software for sale

patcroce.com/entrepreneur/elevator.html pitchelevator.com readwriteweb.com/archives/twitpitch_the_elevator_pitch_hits_twitter.php readwriteweb.com/start/2010/04/the-art-of-the-elevator-pitch-10-great-tips.php sbinformation/////////dead website/od/marketingsales/a/how-to-write-an-elevator-pitch.htm scribd.com/doc/18038554/best-practices-elevator-pitch selfpromotionforintroverts.com/getting-a-job/time-to-spruce-up-your-elevator-pitch semanticweb.com/category/elevator-pitch slideshare.net/alangardner123/elevator-pitch-3137268 slideshare.net/arjanbroere/elevator-pitch-2347368 theclosetentrepreneur.com/elevator-pitch-101-intro-to-writing-a-30-second-elevator-pitch theladders.com/career-advice/tag/elevator-pitch thenewelevatorpitch.com thepitchpalace.com, professional presentations software. thestudentaccountant.wordpress.com/2013/04/20/elevator-pitch-are-you-prepared timsstrategy.com/blog/6-easy-steps-to-a-great-elevator-pitch tobeanentrepreneur.com/blog/how-to-write-a-winning-elevator-pitch twely.co.uk/elevator+speech+examples

ventureburn.com/2013/05/elevator-pitch-case-studies-5-examples-to-learn-from venturehacks.com/articles/elevator-pitch vimeo.com, elevator pitch.

wikihow.com/develop-your-personal-elevator-pitch yourelevatorpitch.net youtube.com, elevator pitch.

 

Investor Pitch Websites/ Pitch Your Idea Websites

 

stengelsolutions.com/tips_2.htm, investor presentation - business plan

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/elevator_pitch

inc.com/guides/201102/how-to-create-a-great-powerpoint-presentation.html

slideshare.net/brantcooper/xlerate-solutions-investor-pitch-template-1365868, xlerate solutions investor pitch template  fundingpost.com/pitching.asp

vcgate.com/how-to-pitch-your-company-to-an-investor.htm

news.thomasnet.com/imt/archives/2009/06/how-to-pitch-to-investors-presentation-guidelines-for-entrepreneurs.html

handshake20.com/2010/01/angel-investor-video-pitch-trashed.html

allbusiness.com

slideshare.net/northventurepartners/fail-12-ways-to-blow-your-investor-pitch

investorpitchclinic.com

nfib.com/member-benefits/member-benefits-item/cmsid/51338

perfectbusiness.com/theperfectpitch/speakers.cfm

venturehacks.com/articles/deck

blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/2010/01/11/how-to-pitch-a-venture-capitalist-on-a-napkin/

businessinsider.com/ten-ways-to-optimize-your-investor-pitch-time-2011-4

huffingtonpost.com/marty-zwilling/ten-tips-investor-pitch-time_b_855515.html

pitchmen.net

onproductmanagement.net

inventorspot.com/recent/forum

 

Chapter 3. Job Search Topics 1

 

Job Glossary/ Job Dictionary/ Work Dictionary

 

ed.psu.edu/pawin/resources/glossary.asp, glossary of workforce education terms.

 

careerdictionary.com

english-zone.com/vocab/jobs.html

bls.gov/bls/glossary.htm

cvtips.com/career_glossary.html

quintcareers.com/jobseeker_glossary.html

fldoe.org/cc/glossary.asp, glossary of workforce education terms

nocti.org/pdfs/assessmentglossary.pdf, assessment glossary pdf.

worklink.coe.utk.edu/glossaryb.htm, workforce education terms

humanresources/////////dead website

 

Look for a New Job While Employed

 

I say if you're looking for greener pastures while in a job, go for it.

 

I read somewhere that if your employer catches you doing this, to him it's disloyalty.  He can legally fire you for it.  The legal argument is that you are a potential risk for taking clients and/ or confidential information to a competitor.

 

I say if you hate your job now or want more money, you got nothing to lose.

 

Post your resume up on the internet.  If your current employer finds it, so what.  No glory without risk and guts.

 

Outsource Your Job Search

 

You can hire somebody in India, Romania or anywhere to look for a job for you.

 

outsourcing.org/directory

 

jobserf.com

risesmart.com

rockfordconsulting.com 1stoutsourcing.com

24x7livechat.net, provides chat services for customer support.

accenture.com, seven rules for outsourcing success

ambaoutsourcingindia.in

apioutsourcing.com/bpo

bizbrim.com/outsourcing

bpo-4u.info

bpoindia.org

businessoutsourcing.com/packaging.htm

butrain.edu, online process management training and certification, boston university.

callcenteroptions.com

callconnectindia.com

careerpath.com

catalogs.indiamart.com/services/business-outsourcing-services.html

citrix.com, business process outsourcing.

comment.cio.com/comments/11608.html, not whether to outsource, but how to deal with the consequences.

computerweekly.com/articles/2006/10/03/218783/why+when+and+how+to+outsource.htm

crmbuyer.com/perl/section/outsourcing

virtualecommerce.com

dataart.com, dataart software outsourcing company.

ecommercetimes.com/story/global/42958.html, how to outsource.

ehow.com, how to outsource services effectively.

eindiabusiness.com/indian-service-providers/business-press-outsourcing-indian-service-providers.html

eltrex.com/reasons/reasons.html, top "10" reasons to outsource.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/business_process_outsourcing

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/business_process_outsourcing_in_india

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/business_process_outsourcing_in_the_philippines

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/offshoring

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/outsourcing

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/vertex_-_business_process_outsourcing, a uk provider of outsourced business services and technology solutions with expertise in customer management.

engr.smu.edu/~brp/cse-7360/topten.html, the top ten reasons companies outsource.

eweek.com/category2/0,1738,1612734,00.asp, business process outsourcing, it outsourcing and offshore outsourcing.

expertoutsource.com

ezgoal.com/outsourcing

global-outsourcing.com

globalsolutionindia.com/outsourceindia.html

go4bpo.com

guru.com

homeworkers.org

iconhorizons.com/business.htm

icreon.com, software development, india.

informationweek.com/outsourcing

infosys.com/bpo/default.asp

innodata-isogen.com

inoroutsource.com

iosnet.com, international outsourcing.

ishir.com/v7-business-process-outsourcing.htm

itredux.com

ittoolbox.com

knowledgemanagement.ittoolbox.com/documents/peer-publishing/how-to-outsource-4-simple-steps-to-success-2302

logicacmg.com, logicacmg: services and solutions : outsourcing : business process.

marcomoutsource.com, project-based public monster.com

nissiinfotech.com/bpo.htm, bpo india.

nojobsforindia.com

ants.com

offshorexperts.com/index.cfm

online now.

outsource2india.com

outsource-inc.com

outsourcelogistics.com

outsourcestrategies.com

pelagiansoftwares.com, software development, india.

outsourcing.com

outsourcing.knowledgestorm.com/ksoutsourcing

outsourcing-faq.com

outsourcing-journal.com

outsourcing-law.com

outsourcing-weblog.com

peoplesoft-planet.com

phpoutsourcers.com, php website design and development outsourcing.

planmarc.com

primeoutsourcing.com

qualityalliances.com, outsourcing information and advice.

relationshiprbccorp.com, how to choose an outsource product.

researchthisstuff.com/outsourcing_001.htm

saibpo.com, business process outsourcing india.

siebel.ittoolbox.com/documents/peer-publishing/how-to-outsource-4-simple-steps-to-success-1236

sourcingmag.com

stradlingglobal.com, global business process outsourcing.

tatcoecommerce.net, outsource your critical distribution operation and fulfillment processing.

technewsworld.com/story/commentary/42958.html, how to outsource.

teletech.com

telusinternational.com, it and data/ip-based business solutions, canada.

thenapkin.com, how to outsource web work.

trainingoutsourcing.com

triplecheck.com, professional business outsourcing.

unisys.com/services/outsourcing

vangtel.com, software developers in mexico.

webexcelsolutions.com/solutions/bpo.htm, offshore software outsourcing company india.

workaholics4hire.com

 

Best Cities to Find a Job

 

According to an article I read, the following cities in order have the most business start-ups.

 

Los Angeles

New York/ New Jersey

Dallas

San Diego

Houston

Boston

Atlanta

Austin, Texas Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. San Bernardino/ Riverside, California

Las Vegas, Nevada

 

Places to Live Websites/ Best Places Websites

 

Try #646.79 at the library.

 

greatplacetowork.com aarpmagazine.org/travel/articles/a2003-03-27-mag-bestplaces.html, 15 best places.

across.co.nz/qualityofliving.htm, worldwide quality of living survey

a-placeto.com/live/ apps.nikhilk.net/virtualplaces bestplaces.net, best places to live.

bestplaces.net

findyourspot.com, search for your best place newslink.org/news.html, links to u.s. non-u.s. and campus newspapers.

bestplaces.net, compiles 3,000 city profiles, crime statistics, climate, cost of living, salary calculators and school reports

bls.gov

census.gov

chamberofcommerce.com

citymayors.com/features/quality_survey.html, survey of cities.

cnn.com/best/bplive

coolcities.com coolcities.com/whatscool/faq/ discuss.gromco.com/snl/tz872.html en.wikipedia.org/wiki/mercer_quality_of_living_survey, survey of cities.

department of labor salary estimates for each state.

escapeartist.com, information on living, moving and working overseas, plus country destination profiles, publications and links

exoticplacestoretire.com

findyourspot.com. take their quiz, get a list of the best cities and small towns.

findyourspot.com. take their quiz, get a list of the best cities and small towns.

findyourspot.com/index.asp geography/////////dead website

globalcomputing.com/states.html, american states, links to each of the 50 state home pages

greatestplaces.org

gridskipper.com, the urban travel guide homebuying/////////dead website/cs/bestlive/a/bestplacetolive homefair.com, from the national association of realtors, features tools such as the school report, the relocation crime lab and much more

homefair.com/homefair/calc/intsalcalc.html, the international salary calculator; compare the cost of living in hundreds of cities around the world

htm/od/jobsbystate/a/bestcities mensjournal.com/feature/0504/bestplaces.html mercer.com/referencecontent.jhtml, go to quality of living survey, covers most big cities in the world.

liveandinvestoverseas.com

money.cnn.com/best/bplive, the best places to live.

money.cnn.com/best/bplive/topten money.cnn.com/best/bpretire, best places to retire.

money.com/money/depts/real_estate/bestplaces

morganquitno.com, reference books that compare states and cities.

morganquitno.com, reference books that compare states and cities.

mostlivable.org, partners for livable communities, america's most livable communities.

mostlivable.org, partners for livable communities, america's most livable communities.

moving/////////dead website/od/findingaplacetolive/index

moving.com/irc, moving: international.

msnbc.msn.com/id/4625179, what are the best cities.

msnbc.msn.com/id/5023308, where's the best place to live in america, los alamos, nm.

msnbc.msn.com/id/9085910, best place to live in the world, norway, europe.

pathfinder.com/money/depts/real_estate/bestplaces pathfinder.com/money/depts/real_estate/bestplaces, best places to live.

randmcnally.com, book that rates places.

school-jobs.net/jobs, school-jobs. includes a link on the home page to all 50 state departments of education

state.gov/s/cpr/rls, foreign embassy information: lists foreign consular offices in the united states and has the website and e-mail addresses of embassies.

superpages.com, electronic yellow pages bls.gov/home.htm, u.s.

transitionsabroad.com, transitions abroad provides resources for work abroad, study abroad, cultural travel and living overseas.

travel.state.gov/travel/living/living_1243.html, u.s. state department services and information for american citizens abroad.

tunisiadaily.com/pdf/prices&earning.pdf, prices and earnings: a comparison of purchasing power around the globe.

usatourist.com/english/places/ worldclimate.com

uschamber.com, u.s. chamber of commerce.

worldchambers.com, world chamber network. directory of chambers of commerce around the world.

usps.gov/zip4, u.s. postal service look up zip codes for cities across the us.

 

Second Life/ You as Avatar/ Virtual World

 

Second Life is a 3d virtual world where an individual goes, develops a fictional character called his or her avatar then socializes with the other avatars in that fantasy world.

 

You enter these scenarios with your character/ avatar and take on an identity interacting with other people in this virtual world.

 

For some people it's fun.  For other people, it's meaningless.

 

Pay real money to buy Linden dollars which allows you to buy stuff to enhance your avatar.

 

It's about developing a character with other people who also have avatars.

 

Some big companies have a presenceon secondlife including companies that recruit for real jobs like semperllc.com/metaverse

 

secondlife.com

 

Career Education Websites

 

Most states have Career Information Delivery Systems (CIDS).  Look for these systems in secondary schools, postsecondary institutions, libraries, job training sites, vocational rehabilitation centers and employment service offices.

 

Job seekers can use the systems' computers, printed material, microfiche and toll-free hotlines to obtain information on occupations, educational opportunities, student financial aid, apprenticeships and military careers.  Ask counselors for specific locations.

 

ccthomas.com, 800-258-8980, academic books; medical, education, criminal justice.

 

digitalthink.com

doityourself.com

educationworld.com, go to the professional development center.

edupoint.com

ehow.com

keppiecareers.com

nccte.org, the national research center for career and technical education

fedlearn.com

freeskills.com

how2hq.com

hungryminds.com

info-now.com

infoweb.com

jonesinternational.edu

kaplancollege.com

learn2.com

learningannex.com

learnto.com

learninglibrary.com

learning.net

lifelong.com

lifelonglearning.com

mindedge.com

newhorizons.com

ocm.com/classic/video.htm, educational video-

tapes.

pueblo.gsa.gov, consumer information center.

refdesk.com

smartplanet.com

thinq.com

womensonlineinstitute.com

zdu.com/catalog, many online courses.

 

Career Development Websites

 

acinet.org/acinet/explore.htm

adm.uwaterloo.ca/infocecs/crc/manual-home.html

career.missouri.edu/holland, the career interests game.

careeradviser.com

careerbookmarks.tpl.toronto.on.ca

careermart.com

home/////////dead website/careers/index.htm

jobweb.com

keirsey.com, temperament and character web onetcenter.org, a database of information on over 950 occupations. pathfinders.org/pathfinders.html, choose a career you love.

quintcareers.com/career_change.html

votech/////////dead website/mbody.htm

wetfeet.com/research/industries/internet/home.asp

wsc.edu/advising/program/career/personality/index.html, careers using the myers briggs type indicator.

 

Employer Sponsorship of Education

 

Some companies pay for you to continue your education.  They expect you to continue working for them after you complete your degree so they can recoup their investment.

Some companies or organizations don't pay for your continuing education but if you get another degree, your pay grade goes up.  This is why a lot of teachers get master degrees, simply to jack up their pay.  They do it part-time, most of it as e-learning then if there's an internship involved, they do it in the summer.

 

Employment Agencies Fraud

 

Beware that many ads in many publications purporting to either find you a good job either here or overseas or touting any kind of business opportunity could be a fly-by-night scam taking as much money from as many suckers as possible in a short period of time then moving on and setting up under a new name.

 

These ads are often simply too good to be true, offering either a high paying job quickly or overseas when in actuality, the job market is tough everywhere for good jobs and many countries have tough laws about letting foreigners in to work so do yourself a favor and don't fall for them.  If you want to work overseas, do your own research at the library or through this book.

 

Employment agencies, head hunters whatever you want to call them sometimes charge a fee for helping you network to find a job (often, the employer pays) but the government has these services and offers them for free if you know where to look. 

 

The business section of your library has some good books and newspapers to help you find a job. 

 

Investigations into some of these employment firms, particularly those catering to professionals, have revealed that many are scams, taking large upfront fees for essentially just making up a resume and then giving the applicant a generic list of corporate addresses, something you can find in any library. These firms prey on people when they're down and out, looking for a job. 

 

Your local colleges can be a good source of ideas.  Even if you're not a student, you might still be allowed to use their employment services.  Just act like a student and nobody will question you or register for one course and get a student I.D. 

 

If an employment agency charges an upfront fee then don't bother with it.  If they're legitimate, they won't charge you until you get a job.  Oral promises are meaningless.  Get any promises in writing.

 

There are phony scams like someone placing an ad pretending to be a government office looking for workers, then when you take the bait, they charge you an upfront application fee.

 

Never call a 900 number in a job ad.

 

Use the free government employment agency in your area.

 

Federal Trade Commission

Washington, Dc 20580

800-876-7060

202-Ftc-Help

ftc.gov

Free booklet Help Wanted; Finding A Job.

National Fraud Information Center

800-876-7060

fraud.org

Tell them your complaints.

 

Employment Agencies, Local

 

Employment Agencies are like headhunters, recruiting agencies and staffing services.  Some charge an upfront fee.  Others get paid by filling positions for their employer clients.

 

Look in the yellow pages under employment agencies or staffing services.

 

knowledgejobs.com, your local source for employment agencies.

justemploymentagencies.com

flexibleresources.com, employment agency, covers all options.

dashinet.com/employment, employment agencies in the united states

 

National Assn. of Personnel Services

3133 Mt. Vernon Ave.

Alexandria, Va 22305

703-684-0180

napsweb.org

Private Employment Agencies.

 

Feng Shui Job Advice

 

fengshui/////////dead website/od/fengshuiforbusines1/qt/job_feng_shui.htm feng shui career tips and feng shui cures to help find a better job.

 

Guest in Media/ Get on Talk Shows

 

Get the word out; establish yourself as an expert in your field and tag along everything you write with a quick note listing your website address for a catalog, dealership opportunity or more information.

 

Become a guest on as many of the radio and television talk shows or interview type programs as possible.  Actually, this is much easier to bring about than most people realize. 

 

Write a letter to the producer of these programs then follow up an in-person visit or telephone call.  Your initial contact should emphasize that your product or service would be of interest to the listeners or viewers of the program - perhaps even saving them time and money.

 

With cable TV and talk radio, shows need interesting guests which could be you promoting your business if you've got an entertaining hook but you have to plug away sending queries to all the broadcast media out there, the addresses of which are in the broadcaster directories at the library. 

 

Get yourself listed in guestfinder.com which is a directory that the media uses to find guests. 

 

For every radio interview you solicit, offer the radio station ten free of your products or books to give away to their audience. 

 

When you actually go on TV or on the radio, it's a soft sell.  You're not even selling.  You're filling up the show with interesting content and in return, the host will ask you how people can get a hold of you whereupon you mention your website and toll-free number.

 

Get a website (shark-meat.com) and/ or a vanity toll-free number like 800-shark-meat if you're selling shark meat with merchant credit card status so potential customers can get your contact info quickly then call up and order by credit card.

 

authorinterviews.com

cadvision.com/wordstorm/word1.html

canspeak.com, canadian speakers.

cheappublicity.com

guestfinder.com

gugerell.co.at/gugerell/media/index

mediafinder.com

ncpsych.com, motivational seminars.

npr.org

parapublishing.com, report how authors get on radio and tv and interviews

parrotmedia.com/pmn.html

plannedtvarts.com

prepweb.com, runs info bits on radio network.  they might uise your concept if it's interesting.

radio-directory.com

radioguests.com

radioguide.com

radio-online.com

radiospace.com

reference.com

rronline.com, radio and records weekly newspaper geared for radio professionals who might be interested in interviewing you if they see your article in the magazine.

rtir.com, 800-989-1400, radio-tv interview report, magazine.

seminarfinder.com

seminarnet.com

speaking.com

tasl.com, training and seminar locator.

vyne.com/profnet, experts to interview database.

wmbr.mit.edu/stations/list.html

year.booknews.com

eaglestalent.com/speakers-bureau

 

Advocate Media Group

Interviews and Reviews Magazine

800-439-5055

Christian media magazine.

 

Broadcast Interview Source

2233 Wisconsin Ave. Nw

Washington, Dc 20007-4104

800-932-7266

202-333-4904

Fax: 202-342-5411

editor@yearbooknews.com

yearbooknews.com

The Yearbook of Experts, Authorities and Spokespersons is distributed to a lot of media outlets.

 

Event Management Services

519 Cleveland St.

#205

Clearwater, Fl 34615

813-443-7115

Fax: 813-443-0835

Media Talk magazine.

 

Goodphone Communications

Pob 60781

Longmeadow, Ma 01116

413-567-3189

Fax: 413-567-3168

talkers.com

Magazine for talk radio industry.

 

National Press Club

529 14th St. Nw

Washington, Dc 20045

202-662-7525

Fax: 202-662-7512

membership@npcpress.org

npcpress.org

press.org

Their book Directory of News Sources lists people willing to talk in the media as experts like you promoting your thing.

 

National Speakers Bureau

800-661-4110

604-734-3663

speakers@ nsb.com

nsb.com

Canada.

 

Public Relations Society

Public Information Office

33 Irving Pl.

3rd Fl.

Nyc 10003

212-995-2230

prsa.org

General information.

 

Radio-TV Interview Report Magazine

Bradley Comm.

135 E. Plumstead Ave.

Pob 1206

Lansdowne, Pa 19050

800-989-1400

800-553-8002

610-259-1070

Fax: 610-284-3704

Magazine that media professionals use to find guests for their shows.  It contains a long list of guests.  Perhaps you could get listed in there or buy an ad about yourself.

 

Chapter 4. Job Search Topics 2

 

Online Job Application Websites

 

job-applications.com, job applications and forms online

 

Mashable.com has Good Job Articles

 

Go to mashable.com and type in such things as jobs, career, job search, job search social media, etc.

 

mashable.com, social-recruiting

mashable.com/category/linkedin

mashable.com/category/twitter

mashable.com, twitter-job-search

mashable.com, twesume

findjobs.mashable.com, mashable job board

 

Job Podcasts/ Career Podcasts

 

jobsinpods.com

 

careercornerstone.org/podcast.htm

digitalpodcast.com workingpodcast.com rightjob.ca

aspadvice.com/blogs/polymorphic_podcast

sae.edu/australia, audio training courses.get industry ready and into a job

boggse-learningchronicle.typepad.com

businessweek.com/careers

businessweek.com/careers

davidmaister.com/blog

del.icio.us/shawiz/careerdel.icio.us/shawiz/career

dotnetjunkies.com

hivelogic.com

hivelogic.com

javalobby.org/articles/outofbounds

jobacle.com jobacle.com/blog

jobdig.com/podcast

jobdig.com/podcast/listen.php

knowledgestorm.com/search/keyword

learndirect-advice.co.uk/helpwithyourcareer/jobprofiles/profiles

podcast.net

podcastalley.com

podcastalley.com

podcastingnews.com

simonsays.com/content/consumer.cfm

ca.indeed.com/podcast

podbean.com

blogtalkradio.com

socialwork.buffalo.edu/podcast

cipd.co.uk/podcasts, work topics.

itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id178145160, rural job scene.

welchwrite.com/career, career opportunities column and podcast

facebook.com/swpodcast, social work podcast.

thecreativecareer.com

workingpodcast.com

socialwork.utoronto.ca/alumni/profiles.htm

communitymediaworkshop.org/podcast/

iworkwithpeople.com/tag/employment-podcast/

socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com

careercornerstone.org

personneltoday.com, some podcasts.

udel.edu/csc/mrk.html, short career talks.

48days.com/listen/

socialwork.buffalo.edu/podcast/episode.asp

lindseypollak.com/blog, generation y career

pepperpodcasts.com/pepper_podcasts/labor_and_employment/

writingcareercoach.com

careers.guardian.co.uk/audio/work-experience-careers-talk-podcast

employment-studies.co.uk

freelanceadvisor.co.uk/podcast/making-a-living-without-a-job/

news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/moneybox/9602062.stm

itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/easy-small-business-hr-podcast/id371159417

socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com

doctorswithoutborders.org/podcast

jobdig.com/podcast/listen.php

cipd.co.uk/podcasts/_articles/_makingchangeworkpart1.htm

clarkslegal.com/podcast

 

Job News/ Career News

 

jobbankusa.com/news aresumes.com/news jobnews.com jobnews.ajcjobs.com

thegladiator.info, career newsletter helping job seekers and those in career transition.

abcnews.go.com/business/careers/

usnews.com/usnews/biztech/career/careercoach/

 

National Ad Search

Pob 2083

Milwaukee, Wi 53201

800-992-2832

nationaladsearch.com

Weekly job newspaper.

 

National Business Employment Weekly

Pob 300

Princeton, Nj 08543

800-562-4868

800-535-4868

800-648-4835

nbew.com

Weekly, business type jobs.

 

Job Radio/ Career Radio

 

jobsinpods.com, job podcasts

jobradio.fm

blogtalkradio.com/Jobs

landed.fm/savvy.html martynemko.com/radio-show

kalw.org/listen.html

kgoam810.com

 

Job Search Checklist

 

Complete items 1-3 on this checklist before starting your job search.  Complete items 4-5 everyday of your job search.  Complete items 6-

9 when you have interviews.

 

1. Identify occupations

2. Identify employers

3. Prepare materials

 

4. Plan Your Time.

 

Make a background and experience list.

 

Review information on jobs.

 

Identify jobs that use your talents.

 

Ask relatives, etc. to help you look for job openings.

 

Go to your State Employment Service Office for assistance.

 

Contact employers to get company and job information.

 

Utilize other sources to get job leads.

 

Obtain job announcements and descriptions.

 

Write resumes (if needed).  Use job announcements to "fit" your skills with job requirements.

 

Write cover letters or letters of application.

 

Assemble a job search kit: pens, writing tablet, maps, public transportation guides, clean copies of resumes and applications, background and experience list, Social Security Card and picture ID.

 

Wake up early to start looking for work.  Make a "to do" list of everything you will do to look for a job.

 

5. Contact Employers.  Work hard all day to find a job.  Reward yourself (do a hobby or sport, visit friends, etc.).  Call employers directly even if they're not advertising openings. 

Talk to the person who would supervise you if you were hired.  Go to companies to fill out applications.  Contact your friends and relatives to see if they know about any openings.  Use America's Job Bank on the Internet.

 

6. Prepare for Interviews.  Learn about the company you're interviewing with.  Review job announcements to determine how your skills will help you do the job.  Assemble resumes, application forms, etc. (make sure everything is neat).

 

7. Go To Interviews.  Dress right for the interview.  Go alone.

 

Be clean, concise and positive.  Thank the interviewer.

 

8. Evaluate Interviews.  Send a hand written thank you note to the interviewer within 24 hours of the interview.  Think about how you could improve the interview.

 

9. Take Tests.  Find out about the test(s) you're taking.  Brush up on job skills.  Relax and be confident.

 

10.  Accept The Job.  Understand job duties and expectations, work hours, salary, benefits, etc.  Be flexible when discussing salary but don't sell yourself short.

 

Job Search Tools/ Job Search Software/ Job Application Management Software

 

net-temps.com/coinfo/main.html, the personalized job seeker's desktop that helps you manage and track your success during the job search process

becomed.com, motivational, helps you get organized

isabont.com, manage your job search

careerscribe.com

freshtransition.com, tool that allows users to organize all aspects of their job search; free for job seekers and a small cost to employers. gethired.com, updates on the status of each application that you have

gigcart.com, organize jobs applying for or want to apply to. huntsy.com

indeed.com/tools/jobseeker

jibberjobber.com, job search management tool.

jobkatch.com, software to manage your linkedin.com account.

jobmango.com, careertracker feature

 

officelive.com

simplyhired.com/a/tools/home

submitted. applicants are alerted when an employer has shown interest in their profile

 

Liberal Arts Graduate Looking for a Job

 

Discover what you really want to do regardless of your major then pursue it.  Don't be like what can I do with a major in sociology?  Be more like this are my strengths and passions.  Look for a job where I can use these abilities to their maximum potential.

 

Long-Term Unemployment More Than a Year Websites

 

If you've been unemployed for a year or so, either you have lost the will in your soul, there are no jobs in your field or a bit of both.

 

Get real.  Move onto a new line of work where the jobs are like the allied health professions or information technology.

 

uwag.org, unemployedworkersactiongroup.webs.com

articles.latimes.com/2010/sep/05/business/la-fi-america-unemployment-mainbar-20100905

boston.com/bostonworks/news/articles/2010/04/06/1_in_5_jobless_still_unemployed_after_a_year_pew_study_reports

buddytv.com/articles/moonlight/moonlight-star-wont-be-unemplo-19563.aspx

businessinsider.com/chart-of-the-day-long-term-unemployment-2010-1

careerknowhow.com/ask_sue/ltunemp.htm

cleveland.com/help-wanted/index.ssf/2009/11/ranks_of_long-term_unemployed.html

economagic.com

ehow.com/way_5756678_financial-long_term-unemployed.html

economix.blogs.nytimes.com

economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/02/the-long-term-unemployed

economy.nationaljournal.com/2010/05/the-longterm-jobless.php

ehow.com/how_5078274_unemployed-year-after-graduation.html

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/unemployment

epi.org

guardian.co.uk/society/2008/oct/15/unemployment

helium.com/items/851879-tax-tips-for-the-unemployed

hotair.com/archives/2009/08/26/new-cbo-projection-23-million-more-people-unemployed-next-year-than-expected

hubpages.com/hub/no-christmas-this-year

huffingtonpost.com/stephen-viscusi/have-you-been-unemployed_b_359191.html

indeed.com/forum/gen/career-advice/unemployed-almost-1-year/t214620

in-unemployment.com, apply online.

/u/sty/unemployment/unemployedstory/unemployed-for-a-year.htm

kiplinger.com/columns/onthejob

layofflist.org

longtermunemployed.newsvine.com

martynemko.com/articles/advice-for-long-term-unemployed_id1263

mrswing.com/articles/unemployed_or_underemployed_americans_job_losses_a.html

mybudget360.com/24700000-unemployed-or-underemployed-americans-job-losses-accelerate- with-6-million-unemployed-over-last-year-real-unemployment-rate-now-at-158-percent

nelp.org

news.com

ocregister.com/articles/year-244651-unemployed-least.html

personneltoday.com

resumark.com/blog/andrew/filing-taxes-while-unemployed-tax-tips-to-maximize-your-refund-this-year

retiredorjustunemployed.blogspot.com

thedailybeast.com/cheat-sheet/item/americans-unemployed-for-years/the-recession

theladders.com/career-advice/why-unemployed-one-year-later

theworkbuzz.com/job-search/long-term-unemployed

unemploymentonline.us

washingtonindependent.com/87399/policy-responses-to-long-term-unemployment

washingtonmonthly.com

wsj.com

 

Many Employers Look at Your Credit Score

 

Many employers in any business that deals with money look at prospective employees' credit ratings to see how good or honest you are in handling money.

 

Employers in other fields look at your credit score too.

 

Offbeat Job-Seeking Stunts

 

People have done weird things to try to get a job interview.  Sometimes it works but you have to be aware that some people don't take kindly to stunts geared to help someone get a job because they seem cheesy, exploitive and gimmicky.

 

Don't send a gift to someone you don't know.

 

Don't send a pizza with your resume attached to it.  To me, it's not cool.

 

upi.com/business_news/business_daily/2009/01/28/the_weird_stunts_job_applicants_pull/16828

bridgetzinn.com/jobs.php

hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=103399075 careers.sky.com/career_tips/strangest_job_seeker_stunts

careerbuilder.com/article/cb-263-job-search-weirdest-job-seeker-stunts

virginmedia.com/jobsmoney/jobs/features/weirdestjobseekerstunts.php

cnn.com/2006/us/careers/03/10/cb.weird.job.stunts

hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-wacky_job_seeker_stunts-36, wacky job-seeker stunts too much creativity can thwart success free-resume-help.com/weirdest-job-seeker-stunts.html

 

Rejection in the Job Search

 

money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2009/08/24/how-to-deal-with-job-rejection.html, how to deal with job rejection

msnbc.msn.com/id/29796678, why wasn't i hired? dealing with rejection

black-collegian.com/issues/2ndsem08/rejection_letter.htm

ohiocareers.wordpress.com/2010/08/12/dealing-with-failure-on-the-job-search

 

User Groups

 

Some of the search engines and the social networking groups like facebook.com and tribe.net have ways for you to network with likeminded people who are possibly looking for work.

 

Go to the "groups/ clubs" option at a search engine or to a social networking site and type in your category like:

 

construction worker

construction worker looking for work

physics teacher

physics teacher in new york

groups.tutorgig.com

ambucs.com, american business clubs.

catalog.com/vivian-interest-group-search

chat.yahoo.com

clubs.lycos.com

clubs.yahoo.com/clubs

clubs.yahoo.com

delphiforums.com

discussion.lycos.com

ecircles.com

egroups.com

escribe.com

eshare.com

ewatch.com

ezboard.com

gfwc.org, federation of women's clubs.

google.com/googlegroups

groups.google.com

groups.msn.com

liszt.com

lundeen.com

meetup.com

meetup.org, how to meet up for any reason or cause.

privateclubs.net

soc.org.service-clubs

social.com

socialgrid.com

socialmonster.com

sparklist.net

std.com/associations/civicnet

thinkcap.com/tc/fim.html, vancouver.

tile.net/lists

vault.com

wellengaged.com

 

Who Do I Send My Resume To?

 

There is a relatively simple way to target just the few employers you're looking for in an internet search.

 

Start with your job position and add the term "submit resume" or "job application" to get:

 

carpenter submit resume

carpenter job application

 

Next, some search engines have an advanced feature where you can narrow your search to either zipcode or telephone area code.  Use it.

 

If they don't have one, go like this:

 

carpenter submit resume plus zipcode number

carpenter job application plus area code number

 

Finally, you have to use this feature to eliminate all the resume services out there who are trying to sell their resume submitting services to job seekers like you.  They invariably use the word "free" to try to suck you into their website.

 

A company looking to hire people on its website will not use the word "free."  They will simply say submit your resume (or job application) to their address which contains their zipcode and phone/ fax number with area code so in order to try to eliminate these resume submitting services from coming up on your search as much as you can, you must either use the advanced search function on your search engine to remove any websites with the word "free" in them or type in your search term something like this:

 

carpenter, submit resume plus zipcode number - free

 

carpenter, job application plus area code number - free

 

carpenter, submit resume plus Alabama - free

 

carpenter, job application plus Birmingham, AL - free

 

 

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