March 01, 2010

Be One Step Ahead of the Competition

Wouldn't it be nice to ensure your resume could be seen by the employers and recruiters that are currently hiring? One way to do that is to post your resume on all the top career websites and niche job boards where hiring managers search for resumes of candidates to fill their open positions. That's where a service like Resume Rabbit can help.

You enter your resume and job requirements just once - and in the time it takes to post your resume to one job website, Resume Rabbit will instantly post your information on over 85 top career websites and niche job boards. So, if you want to use the strategy of a successful job seeker, go to Resume Rabbit now!

Simplify your job search and search smarter!

Are you tired of going to several job sites every day and having to search each one separately? Do you dread submitting your resume & cover letter OVER and OVER for every single job you apply to? Do you hate having to keep track of which jobs from which sites you applied to? Now there is a new service called MyJobHunter that solves all that and more!

First, MyJobHunter instantly searches all major job sites for jobs matching your criteria. Next, you'll review a list of job matches and put check marks next to the ones you like. Then, press a single button and your resume is sent to ALL the jobs you selected. You can even tell it to search and apply to job matches after you've logged off. Simplify your job search and beat your competition to the jobs at MyJobHunter.com.

Article:	Be One Step Ahead of the Competition

By Betsy Kennedy Lindgren, founder/owner of Express Employment Professionals

There's no fool-proof system that guarantees your job will be protected in today's economy. With all the company mergers, cut backs and unexpected layoffs, it's tough to find job security. However, there are a few things you can do to secure your current employment, or (if still unemployed) put you one step ahead of your competition.

Know your industry. Is your job industry slowing down? Are there job functions in your workplace that are no longer being utilized?

Identify your transferable skills. Stay up to date and know what's going on in your industry and the job market. This way you'll be better prepared to implement specific strategies to protect your current job or launch yourself into an entirely new career.

Distinguish yourself. Become an expert or specialist in your industry. Have you grown in your current position? Do you have skills to offer employers that differ from the competition? If you answered "no", you need to put professional development at the top of your list of things to work on. Consider volunteering or picking up an internship to gain new skills and experience for projects that you would normally shy away from.

Establish yourself as a leader. Are you someone who people come to when they have a tough question? Do others look to you for career advice or direction on projects? If you find yourself asking the tough questions or asking advice from others, try to reposition yourself in your career. Show that you're valued and a leader in your industry.

Vocalize your successes. Now this is not the time to be modest about sharing the contributions you've made in your career. Make sure you point out the projects you've worked on and the successes you've achieved.

Befriend top management. If you don't know who the decision makers are, find out. Establish a working relationship with upper management. Volunteer on projects that might enable you to cross paths with key players in your industry. Aligning yourself with the people who have the power to fight for you will prove to be a great asset during troubled times.

Economic downturns can be difficult, but if you prepare and equip yourself with the right tools, you can make it through rough times unscathed.

So whether you are currently employed or still on the hunt for your next gig, these strategies will prove to be beneficial for you and your career in the long run.