With Sandy wrecking havoc on the Northeast, it got me thinking about how job seekers cope with nasty weather. Whether it is going in person to ask about a job, interviewing or following up, the weather plays an important role in your search. Interview If the weather is Sandy-bad, there is a chance your interview [...]
Our “How to find a job” video series has come to an end. Keep an eye out for our next series, “Interview questions and answers,” which is coming your way soon! In case you wanted to see all of our videos in one convenient spot, take a look below. If you are interested in learning [...]
We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately on the right way to follow up on your applications. From our YouTube channel: 1993c4Corvette: "If I apply online, how do I follow up on an application?" Following up is a critical step that often gets overlooked. But in a competitive job market, you're probably competing with [...]
I was lucky enough to speak to one of Snagajob’s newest hired members, Christina, and just had to share the steps she took to get there. Time and dedication Christina approached the job search as a job itself. About three to four days a week she would dress up in “interview-y” clothes and spend the [...]
Following up is a critical part of the job search process, whether it is for a job fair, application or interview. With so many people applying for the same job, you want to stand out and keep your name on the forefront of the hiring manager’s mind. Recruiters tell us that following up is a [...]
You’ve been told time and time again that following up on an application is very important. But what about the details – Do I go in person? Should I call? Email? Following up face to face can be nerve racking, but can also be extremely valuable. Kelly commented on our job seeker blog with some [...]
Advice from Snagajob members who got hired Our members reached out to Snagajob on Facebook to tell us that following up on job applications really works! Mechelle says: “It works, I applied for a job last year and got a call back within a week. You just can’t give up hope. Also, it’s always a [...]
Sheila asks: “Still looking for work and it’s frustrating. I hear many different opinions about following up on your application. One source says it’s not a good thing while another says it might help you get the job because it shows that you’re interested. What advice do you have about follow ups?” My answer is [...]