Job seekers know, it’s brutal out there. Giving yourself every advantage in your search for employment plays a vital role in landing the job you desire. That being said, in a media savvy world, there really is no excuse not to investigate and find out everything you need to know about a prospective employer before… Continue reading
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Why Advanced Search Doesn’t Advance Your Search
There’s something job boards aren’t telling you. Have you ever thought that if you figured out the search techniques, you would be able to find your dream job? You click on the advanced-search function, fill in the blanks and hit return. But the matches still aren’t what you’re looking for. Despite improved functionality on many… Continue reading
Work Among True Believers
Do you work in a predominantly Christian workplace? Increasingly, Christian job boards are making this mission, as some put it, a reality. My take on the job boards that match “followers” with “Christian employers” is that a Christian workplace is at least partially about excluding non-believers who may undermine their value system. This statement on… Continue reading
Big Fish On a Small Job Board?
A site called Job Profiles recently published a list of 100 specialty job boards apparently to help recruiters hunt for qualified job seekers in a dozen different fields. True, that doesn’t cause my pulse to race either. Yet, for job seekers, specialty boards may be an essential place to promote your resume. Think about it:… Continue reading
Phish Bites Monster
Monster didn’t become a job board colossus by disrespecting anyone’s privacy. In fact, safeguarding identities is a critical component of its commercial success, not to mention its little understood info-tech prowess. But the purple beast has a target on its back. Some job seekers who have entrusted Monster with personal histories and contact data have… Continue reading
