The madness of March has arrived and all these brackets going around had us thinking…what is the absolute best job search advice? We want to “assist” job seekers out there by gathering some of the best advice in one place…and give you a “shot” to win money.
Announcing the Snagajob Tip-off!
What is is:
Tell us your best job search advice in 120 characters or less. This can be search, resume, application, follow-up, interview advice that you think would be very valuable to job seekers.
Our panel of judges will narrow down the submissions to the top eight and the rest will be up to you!
The finalists will be randomly paired up against each other in a bracket-type tournament, each round voted on by the public and narrowing it down until a winner is declared.
What you could win:
The winner will receive a $500 American Express gift card! In addition, the winner will be featured on our homepage (www.snagajob.com) with his/her tip for a day! The remaining finalists will be gifted with a pretty sweet Snagajob swag pack.
Important dates:
March 11-14: Tip-off submissions
March 15: Finalists will be contacted
March 18-20: First round voting
March 21-24: Second round voting
March 25-27: Third round voting
March 28: Winner announced!
About Kim Costa
Snagajob always surprising. As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. Snagajob, is the “hope for hopeless” I will always live by your advice on the blog, Snagabob crew are so phenomenal, keep it up. Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well, I do appreciates your efforts.
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The best advice that I can give to people who are using web based job sites is to be very thorough in your profile and make sure that you complete all sections. It is also imperative to note any achievements you had in other positions and cater your responses to the particular job for which you are applying. I also had a professional help me create a resume and I always add a cover letter. When you initially begin your search, make sure you are organized and keep all of the job sites you are using along with the passwords in a file for easy reference. As you set up your profiles for each site, be very specific about what type of positions you are interested in and those that match your qualifications. Otherwise, you will be bombarded with listings of positions do not match your skills and you will waste both your time and the time it took the job search to obtain open positions in your area.
I haven’t found a job yet through Snag A Job, but I am determined that they will help me find the right job that suits my needs and career field. Thanks Snag A Job!!!
Look professional and act professional at all times in interviews. You only have a few seconds to make that important first impression – make it count!
When submitting a resume, use key words that connects your abilities to what the company is looking for i.e.: “multi-tasking” “knowledge of Microsoft programs” “management”, etc.
The entry form above doesn’t allow for more than 120 characters so here’s my interview adivce:
So the saying goes, "practice makes perfect." The same logic can be applied towards the interview process. Some folks may be born with the gift of acing interviews without prior preparation. The majority of us, however, are more likely to fall into the category of interviews-make-me-super-nervous! What's the best way to combat nervousness and acing an interview? Knowing your "stuff" and being prepared.
How does one prepare for such a nerve-wracking encounter? Scour the web for potential interview questions that may be broad/general and then ones that are specific to the industry in which you are seeking work. Develop answers to these questions and practice them. Grab a friend or relative and do a mock interview. If you prefer, even try it alone. Recite the answers to yourself aloud, over and over. It will help build confidence and prepare you for curve balls. There may be questions that are asked that are outside your practice topics, but your constant recitation will help you transform those predefined answers into something that fits with the interviewer's question(s). The practice you put in will pay off- you'll come across confident and bring well-thought out questions to the interview! It may feel silly at first, but once you get into the groove of it, you may be amazed at how much you develop the gift that some are just born with!