{"id":1366,"date":"2015-01-21T05:00:43","date_gmt":"2015-01-21T11:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bullseyerecruiting.net\/?p=1366"},"modified":"2023-10-05T11:52:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T17:52:16","slug":"online-job-search-tips-tools-and-strategies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bullseyerecruiting.net\/online-job-search-tips-tools-and-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips & Tools When Looking for a Job"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\tLooking for a job and don\u2019t know where to start<\/em>? A few tips, tools and strategies can help you go from unemployed to potential employee within just a few short weeks. Your job approach and lack of a strategy may be holding you back from success.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at a few tips, tools and strategies that will make your job hunt a breeze.<\/p>\n

12 Things you can do to help your Job Search<\/h3>\n
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  1. Dedicate a specific timeframe each day to your job search. Make it your job!<\/li>\n
  2. If you\u2019ve exhausted your search for the day, network on social media sites.<\/li>\n
  3. Use tools and strategies to help you make the job search easier.<\/li>\n
  4. Cater your resume to each specific job.<\/li>\n
  5. Write a catchy cover letter that identifies your key traits and abilities.<\/li>\n
  6. Don\u2019t stop your search when you land an interview. Never wait on a potential job just in case you\u2019re not hired.<\/li>\n
  7. Always send a \u201cthank you\u201d note or email to the interviewer after the interview.<\/li>\n
  8. If you\u2019re not hired, ask the interviewer what you could have done better.<\/li>\n
  9. Use social media to connect with potential employers.<\/li>\n
  10. Keep your social profiles professional so that your actions never cost you a potential job.<\/li>\n
  11. First impressions count. Always dress appropriate for the interview and conduct yourself in a professional manner through every correspondence.<\/li>\n
  12. Never stop learning. If you\u2019re unemployed, take a course or become certified to keep your skillset fresh.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Don\u2019t make the mistake of thinking you\u2019re working hard. Instead, fill your hours with ways to better yourself and your job search.<\/p>\n

    Tools That Will help with your Job Search<\/h3>\n

    What tools are you using to find job opportunities? You\u2019ll obviously need an email account and access to a word processing software to write your resume, but there is so much more you could be using.<\/p>\n