05. October 2007 | Show Originial
When searching for the right job, it is important to be vigilant. The perfect job is very much like the perfect carving pumpkin - elusive - despite its round, bright orange shape. I recently found myself rummaging (decisively vigilant) through a rather large cardboard box of USA Carving Pumpkins, in the hopes of finding a lovely specimen that I could use to both scare little children and roast pumpkin seeds. Yum! What makes the perfect pumpkin, you ask?
It is a combination of factors that don't really stray too far from the same formula every year: circumference + height + stem length + color + plumpness = your perfect pumpkin. It really is that precise. What makes that so much easier is that just about everywhere has pumpkins in stock this time of year, from Walgreens to Farm Fresh, and everyone's favorite: the local pumpkin patch.
Similarly, if you're looking for a job, just head on out to your local job patch. They've got what you need. That is not exactly accurate, but it actually is just that easy. The Internet has become a veritable cornucopia of resources for the job seeker. Larger search engines like Google and Yahoo are a great start for the job seeker. Simply type in the address (Google.com or Yahoo.com) and search for the type of job you want.
More specifically, job boards are a great resource for the job seeker. Web sites like Indeed.com and SimplyHired.com offer a fantastic search feature that allows the seeker to search by key words, job titles, location, and company name. A quick search for "Graphic Designer" produces over 12,300 results all over the country through Indeed's job search function. This can be narrowed down by also searching by zip code.
To really narrow down your search and get down to the nitty-gritty of the thing, JobAlot.com is host to 49 niche job boards that will help you find yours. Niche, that is. James Acheson, who got his start as a Costume Designer for the Monty Python movie series and on the set of Bernardo Bertolucci's films, could easily find work by visiting Jobalot.com and searching under the Fashion & Interior Design category.
To hone in on hourly and skilled jobs nationwide, EmploymentGuide.com still has the other job boards beat with its localized search feature and industry-specific video center. If you're interested in transportation opportunities specifically, check out CareersinGear.com, and likewise, HealthCareerWeb.com for the health care industry.
If you know the exact company you want to work for, corporations like Target are even working hard to make it easier on the job seeker. A quick visit to Target.com gives us the option to browse through their available jobs, from corporate positions to hourly positions. Similar companies like Wal-Mart and K-Mart also offer this functionality.
The trick and treat is to be creative with your searching. With so many options and methods available to the job seeker, finding the perfect pumpkin of a job is easier than ever. Even easier than finding the perfect pumpkin!
Check out these great resources:
- www.JobAlot.com
- www.Indeed.com
- www.SimplyHired.com
- www.careeronestop.org
- www.restaurant.org
- www.HealthCareerWeb.com
- www.CareersinGear.com
- www.EmploymentGuide.com
Stay tuned for Part 3 of our Preparing for the Job Search series next week, Killer Cover Letters.
It is a combination of factors that don't really stray too far from the same formula every year: circumference + height + stem length + color + plumpness = your perfect pumpkin. It really is that precise. What makes that so much easier is that just about everywhere has pumpkins in stock this time of year, from Walgreens to Farm Fresh, and everyone's favorite: the local pumpkin patch.
Similarly, if you're looking for a job, just head on out to your local job patch. They've got what you need. That is not exactly accurate, but it actually is just that easy. The Internet has become a veritable cornucopia of resources for the job seeker. Larger search engines like Google and Yahoo are a great start for the job seeker. Simply type in the address (Google.com or Yahoo.com) and search for the type of job you want.
More specifically, job boards are a great resource for the job seeker. Web sites like Indeed.com and SimplyHired.com offer a fantastic search feature that allows the seeker to search by key words, job titles, location, and company name. A quick search for "Graphic Designer" produces over 12,300 results all over the country through Indeed's job search function. This can be narrowed down by also searching by zip code.
To really narrow down your search and get down to the nitty-gritty of the thing, JobAlot.com is host to 49 niche job boards that will help you find yours. Niche, that is. James Acheson, who got his start as a Costume Designer for the Monty Python movie series and on the set of Bernardo Bertolucci's films, could easily find work by visiting Jobalot.com and searching under the Fashion & Interior Design category.
To hone in on hourly and skilled jobs nationwide, EmploymentGuide.com still has the other job boards beat with its localized search feature and industry-specific video center. If you're interested in transportation opportunities specifically, check out CareersinGear.com, and likewise, HealthCareerWeb.com for the health care industry.
If you know the exact company you want to work for, corporations like Target are even working hard to make it easier on the job seeker. A quick visit to Target.com gives us the option to browse through their available jobs, from corporate positions to hourly positions. Similar companies like Wal-Mart and K-Mart also offer this functionality.
The trick and treat is to be creative with your searching. With so many options and methods available to the job seeker, finding the perfect pumpkin of a job is easier than ever. Even easier than finding the perfect pumpkin!
Check out these great resources:
- www.JobAlot.com
- www.Indeed.com
- www.SimplyHired.com
- www.careeronestop.org
- www.restaurant.org
- www.HealthCareerWeb.com
- www.CareersinGear.com
- www.EmploymentGuide.com
Stay tuned for Part 3 of our Preparing for the Job Search series next week, Killer Cover Letters.