Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Job Hunting during an Economic Recession

If you are like me and graduation is fast approaching it is Job Hunting time! However, the current global economic situation is dicey at best and jobs might become difficult to come by. Here are some helpful tips. Happy job hunting and good luck!

Find a Job You Love
onmoneymaking.com's advice in finding a career you will enjoy.

Use the Right Words
A CareerBuilder CNN article that lists 25 words that could actually hurt your resume and hinder your application.

Job Search Rules
A CareerBuilder CNN article that discusses seven exceptions to job search rules.

Use RSS Feeds
A Lifehacker article describing on how to set up RSS to email feeds for job searching

Example Resumes
Emure, a resume site, aids "first-timers" in developing resumes and cover-letters.

Create a Video Resume
Education Portal's tutorial on creating a video resume.

Get Ratings and Reviews of Companies
glassdoor.com is a site dedicated to what current employees have to say about their employer.

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