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Job aggregators have been helpful to job seekers. They keep a log of companies who have openings, and you can upload your resume in their database for future reference. Pretty neat, eh? Not quite. These job aggregators rely on keyword search since they receive thousands of applicants per day. When a company is in search of a new applicant to fill in a position, they do queries that will bring back results that match the keywords they just typed.

So what do you have to do? The key here is to refine the contents of your personal log file. Maybe instead of writing “I have no job experience since I am a fresh graduate”, you may want to write “I am a fresh graduate, seeking my first job. Although I don’t have any work experience, I am more than willing to learn and use my skills… etc.”. In this way, there is a better chance that some of your keywords might be picked.

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You’ve heard the cliché “Simplicity is beauty.” The same theory applies to make-up. Your future employer wouldn’t be happy to see too much gunk on your face. What’s important is that you look fresh and neat! To be safe, go for neutral shades, like brown or beige. Even eyeliner works wonders. The purpose of cosmetics is to highlight your best features. It’s how you apply them that matters. For your cheeks, a rose-colored shade would do. Resist wearing sultry shades. A crimson red lipcolor wouldn’t be so hot for an interview. The no- makeup look wins my vote!

For guys, a solid colored conservative suit is best to wear during an interview. No prints please! Patterns somehow diminish the formality in your demeanor. A long-sleeved white shirt plus a dark tie gives guys the smart casual look, though most male applicants nowadays seem comfortable in donning in pastel-colored shirts. Some even wear powder pink ones.

Never wear white socks. You’re not a first-grader so please replace yours with dark ones. Slip your feet into a pair of shiny black shoes. As much as possible, the only accessory you’d wear would be your watch. And it’s not even for the purposes of style.

Keep your hair neat with gel. However, don’t style them up the way band stars do. It’s like something is sticking out of your head. Shave your beard or moustache, and give up your goatee for just a few days. Be quite like a guy-next-door type, at least until you pass the job interviews! To complete your outfit, carry your documents inside a portfolio or a briefcase.

When you search for a job, you will be spending money and this becomes your investment for the future of your family. When the job you found will be paying you lesser than what you are worth then that means that the investment you made failed. The reality of life is that you do not actually get what or how much you deserve but you get what you were able to negotiate. This applies true when we talk about one’s career. The best thing to do to be able to negotiate the salary you wanted is to know your bottom line.

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• When answering interview questions, first pause to make sure that you understand the question and then answer it, providing personal examples, if appropriate.

• During the interview, make sure that maintain good eye contact with the interviewer, but not constant eye contact, and periodically smile.

• When you are asked if you have any questions, find out how the position that you are interviewing for relates to other positions, what a typical day is like, etc. It is generally not advisable to ask about the salary or benefits offered until a job offer is made.

• At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer(s) for their time, express a strong interest in the position, and inquire as to when a decision might be made regarding filling the job.

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Here are some tips to make your job interviewing go more smoothly:

* Write down the name of the individual (s) you will be interviewing with and their respective professional titles.
* Consider taking a “dry run” to the place where the interview will be conducted so that there are no last minute jitters on the day of the interview.
* Prepare copies of your resume and letters of reference and bring them to your interview so that you will have plenty to distribute, if necessary.
* If you have a gap in your job history, think about how you are going to explain it. Important: Never lie!

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Employers appreciate applicants who take the initiative and extra effort to make themselves stand out from the pack. In a world where there are so many applicants for jobs, regardless of industry or position, employers naturally gravitate towards those who make themselves more noticeable.

1. Have an online portfolio.
If your are an artist or photographer, for example, have a website or blog where you showcase your work (don’t forget to get a Creative Commons license); the same goes for writers. As long as you have output you can show on webspace, don’t hesitate to put it up.

2. Make professional network of contacts.
Utilize website like LinkedIn to expand your network of professional contacts. If you are especially a good worker, you can receive recommendations so that you can have access to more projects.

The earth is in trouble and the economy is going as bad as it could, what’s the good news if there is any in this troubled earth? Well, it seems that people really want to go green and save the earth after they experience the wrath of mother nature with extreme storms and weather that have caused so much damage. The ice shelves of Antarctica are melting and we have to help mother earth or risk drowning when they do. Green technology is in, brought about first by the disgust of people over the control oil magnates and empires have over the dwindling supplies.
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The only folks who are engaged at mass hiring are federal law enforcement branches who are swelling their ranks to deal with rising crime and for deployment to the two wars the US is engaged in. Most private offices are halting hiring, even trimming their established workforces to save on labor costs. There are openings but they are harder to come by through conventional means. Even internet searches are turning out empty as applications and resume’s flood their databases.
So what do you do when jobs are hard to find, that’s up to you. Start your own business, work at home and many other options are available. Doing several part-time gigs can be best for you get a feel for a larger part of the job market. Keep informed so you know which industries are open for business and are in need of people. The proposed government stimulus package aims to create jobs so keep tabs on these from the net.

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There is no total job security in the real world. Everything has its terms, even the Presidency of any democratic country has terms. It may last up to 8 years. Job security greatly depends on how you think of yourself as a person and as a worker. To be able to appreciate your skills and capabilities, you need to write them down. List your experience, skills and strong personal qualities. Keep them on a piece of paper and post it on the ref or inside your room. Everyday when you wake up or you come home, take a look at the list and read them. This will prepare you for an interview. You should network with other people. Socialize with the right people. Expand your contact list, who knows, they may be able to help you out in the near future.

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