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Written by Administrator   
Wednesday, 13 January 2010 19:04

JOB SEARCH TIPS  

 

If you’re tired of the rat race, it could very well be that you may need to chart a course that’s a different route from what you’ve traditionally taken. 

Of course, it’s always easier to tread the path of the familiar, especially if you’ve been in a certain profession for a considerable amount of time.  But did you know that there are many industries that you could endeavor in that will allow you to transfer the skills that you already have.  For instance, if you have good customer service skills, they could easily be applied in the healthcare related and public safety arenas.  More specifically, you can combine your customer service skills and your typing skills (if you have them) and use them very well in either of these two arenas via data entry.  

One of the biggest challenges of employment transition is being able to identify how    your skills can be applied to industries other than the one you’ve come out of.  To that end, why not take an inventory of your skills?  Are you good at typing, filing, planning, organizing, customer service, special projects, coordinating people and things, etc.?  What is it that you do that you probably thought was insignificant?  Never underestimate because that one ability may be the one that will take you places

Remember to:

  • Think outside of the box. Be creative and consider non-traditional options.
  • Take an inventory of your skills. Consider your hobbies, talents, and ALL the things you're good at.
  • Revamp your resume. Make sure it is up-to-date, has all your relevant experience and that you are selling yourself effectively.
  • Go beyond job titles. Always read the job description to see if the duties area a good match for your skill sets.
  • Don't  just focus on the money. Part-time work, smaller salaries, and even volunteer opportunities can turn into something much bigger down the road.

    Listed below are several websites that you can peruse as you continue your job search.  All the best! 

GENERAL JOB SITES 

www.101jobshell.com

www.123jobfinds.com

www.4jobs.com

www.americajobs.com

www.atlantajobs.com

www.bestjobsusa.com

www.careerexchange.com

www.careerexposure.com

www.careerbuilder.com

www.careeronestop.com

www.careermatrix.com

www.careerpark.com

www.christianjobs.com

www.devicespace.com

www.dol.state.ga.us

www.employmentguide.com

www.flexjobs.com

www.georgia.localopenings.com

www.gojobs.com

www.hire-direct.com

www.hotjobs.yahoo.com

www.indeed.com

www.info.com

www.job.com

www.JobAds.com

www.jobanimal.com

www.jobcareerarrow.com

www.jobcentral.com

www.jobcatalog.com

www.jobconnection.com

www.jobfox.com

www.jobhill.com

www.job-hunt.org

www.jobing.com

www.jobisland.com

www.job-search-engine.com

www.jobsearchsite.com

www.jobsniper.com

www.jobvertise.com

www.jobvillage.com

www.jobhunterchoices.com

www.joboptions.com

www.jobradar.com

www.jobstar.org

www.linkedin.com

www.localjobexplorer.com

www.localjobfind.com

www.megajobsites.com

www.metroatlantajobs.com

www.monster.com

www.multiculturalcareers.com

www.myfindajob.com

www.mywebsearch.com

www.nationjob.com

www.nicheclassifieds.com

www.ontargetjobs.com

www.oodle.com

www.preferredjobs.com

www.postingwildcard.com

www.prohire.com

www.quintcareers.com

www.salary.com

www.servicelocator.org

www.simplyhired.com

www.snagajob.com

www.thingamajob.com

www.thinkjobs.com

www.topusajobs.com

www.truecareers.com

www.usjobnetwork.com

www.vcrjobs.com

www.wiserworker.com

www.worktree.com

www.youfoundjobs.com 

RESUME POST

www.resumerabbit.com 

NEWSPAPER SITES

www.ajc.com

www.usnpl.com 

Source:  Goodwill Industries 

Last Updated on Thursday, 28 January 2010 16:59
 

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