Who doesn’t know how to use this tool? From newly graduate students to professional ones, Job Seach Engine is a website that facilitates job hunting. These sites range from large scale generalist boards to niche markets such as engineering, legal, insurance, social work, teaching, and others. Users can typically deposit their résumés and submit them to potential employers, while employers can post job ads and search for potential employees. Job Search Engine aims to provide a “one-stop shop” for job-seekers who don’t need to search the underlying job boards. Other job search engines index pages only from employers’ websites, choosing to bypass traditional job boards entirely.

Not being sure of what to do, many resumes lose their focus. It is better to limit the focus of your resume or make more than one version if you’re aiming at different target jobs. Include a summary of your qualifications near the top of your resume, describing your experience and knowledge of the position you’re applying for. Your resume’s work experience part should give an overview of your career arranged chronologically and some highlights of key accomplishments of your latest work experience. Professionals who have worked for more than four years need not give exhaustive information on their educational qualification.

These 6 tips will help you get rid of unnecessary job search stress.

1. GET ORGANIZED
You should NEVER be stressed because you cannot find something. This goes beyond keeping track of resumes and cover letters. Other essentials like diplomas, certification certificates, and forms of identification should always be easily accessible. Most people agree that the creation of an employment portfolio is the best solution. One easy to access container of all your essentials will relieve pressure when searching for information or gathering materials prior to an interview.

2. STICK TO A SCHEDULE
The most successful job seekers admit that finding a job is a full time job. Just being busy creates a stressful atmosphere. Creating and maintaining a schedule lets you visualize what you need to get done and when you need to get it done. Often times we create stress in our minds. A schedule quantifies how busy you actually are not how busy you think you are. Moreover, you can monitor how well you follow your schedule to determine how efficiently you use your time.

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6) Network, Network, Network!
Let the world know that you are available for work. Discuss with family, friends, teachers, neighbors, lovers, strangers,… everyone! Don’t ask people for jobs directly; ask for their help and advice. Build a network digitally as well as verbally and use email, fax, and Web sites to help connect you to your “helpers”.

7) Visit the Institutions!
Extend your network to the larger society. Visit your old school, meet with the president and deans if you can, talk with your teachers, and get advise from your counselors and advisors. Stop by City Hall, the Library, the Post Office, even the local Fire Department if you can. All these social institutions see it as their job to help society and to do all they can to network with you.

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1) Be patient!
According to Richard Bolles in “What Color is Your Parachute”, the average job search averages 2-6 months.•Get ready for 6 months of hard work, rejection, insecurity, and maybe even depression. Keep calm and remind yourself that if you keep trying hard, you will eventually get the job you want.

2) Discipline yourself!
Job hunting is a job in itself. The average job hunter in America only spends about 5 hours a week looking for a job. Treat job hunting like a serious job in itself and give it your full work discipline. Carefully plan out how you will use your time and stick to your schedule.

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Meaningful Work
Explore your passion, identify a new direction, and take action to create a career that leaves you energized and excited. Curt Rosengren,Passion Catalyst

Say Thank You
Try to send your thank-you note within 24-48 hours of your interview or meeting. The note may be handwritten on a small, professional, thank-you note card (if you have extremely neat handwriting and only a brief message to convey), word-processed, or emailed.

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First Impressions
Looking, speaking and acting professionally help to make a terrific first impression. Tory Johnson, Women for Hire

Follow-Up
Don’t be afraid to follow-up. I hired a Customer Manager over a year after he first sent me his resume. I didn’t even need to advertise when the position became available. In addition to sending me his resume, John had called me every month or so to touch base, and even stopped in my office (through the back door not through the receptionist!) just to say hello. Needless to say I remembered him when a position opened up. And he was extremely qualified for the position, which is why I remembered him.

Interviewing
Be on time for the interview. On time means five to ten minutes early. If need be, take some time to drive to the office ahead of time so you know exactly where you are going and how long it will take to get there.

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Before you start your job hunting, make an assessment of what you want to do, where do you stand with job hunting, where you are in your job search, and are you ready to get started on a search. If you’re thinking of a change, ask yourself if it is the right time to get started, review your situation and make sure that you have all the resources covered. This does not mean that changing jobs would be easy but if you are prepared, it will run smoothly.Your resume and application letter will be your best chance to market your skills, knowledge and accomplishments.

First Impressions – Dress for success, and think and look confident. Be professional on the way you look and speak.
Follow-Up – Calling a prospective employer to follow-up creates the impression that you are serious with your application and really interested in the position. They would take time to assess your qualifications, giving you a better chance of getting hired.
Interviewing – Be on time for the interview, meaning, five to ten minutes early. If you’re not familiar with the location, try to find out how to get there before your schedule.
Job Fairs – Attend job fairs, discover opportunities and lookout for prospects in the job marketplace.

You should be able to stand out (in a positive way) during your interview. It is important then that you would be able to get your ideas across and commended for the way you speak. So be able to keep the interviewer interested on what you have to say. Be serious yet keep the conversation light. Be confident from head to toe. Not only should you speak calmly, but also your body language must demand respect. Answers are meant to be thought of, so do not just talk and talk to fill in lull moments. Make sure that you understood the question and then try your best to quickly think of an answer with a good explanation to match.

by: Evey