Job Searching
Job searching is a lot of work. This blog category is here to make it simpler! Tips, tricks, tools, and strategy to help you navigate through the world of work and assist you in looking for a job / finding a job. Secret, first step is to automate your search! Here you'll find topics on how to automate your job search, how to find a job, where you should be looking for open positions, and tools that can help you be more successful in landing a gig. You'll also find some inspiration and motivation to help you through some of the difficult times tied to being unemployed or working in a role that you are not happy in. Here are some of the common topics this blog covers that job seekers should know about job searching:
- Job boards
- Agencies
- Company career sites
- Career fairs
- Networking events
- Independent contractor jobs
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How to Stand Out at a Job Fair
Attending a job fair or a career fair can be a great opportunity to network, explore job openings, and discover organizations that would be a great place to work. Whether you are unemployed and are actively looking, or employed and want to look for other opportunities, a job fair is a great place to start. However, standing out in a sea of candidates requires strategic planning and preparation. Let’s look at what a job fair ( vs. a career fair) is and then we’ll discuss how to stand out at a job fair and network with employers. Throughout this blog post I’ll use job fair and career fair interchangeably as…
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The Top 2 Job Search Websites in Canada and the USA
Whether you are just starting your job search or you have been around the block a few times and are back at it (looking for a new job), you might be questioning which job boards are “THE BEST” to use when looking for a new job. In this blog post, I’ll review with you the top 2 job search websites in Canada and the USA and my reasons behind selecting them (its not what you think). Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning ReRouting Inc. gets a commission if you decide to make a purchase through links posted on this site, at no cost to you. Please read this…
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How To Optimize and Enhance Your LinkedIn Profile
Like many LinkedIn users out there, you might be confused with the overwhelming amount of advice about setting up and configuring your LinkedIn profile. In this blog post, I will cover how to set up your LinkedIn profile so it is optimized for the search engine that it is and enhanced to have a higher conversion rate. In other words, you’ll learn how to have your profile discovered and clicked on by recruiters. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning ReRouting Inc. gets a commission if you decide to make a purchase through links posted on this site, at no cost to you. Please read this disclosure for more info.…
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How To Automate Your Job Search
We live in a world of automation, should job searching be any different? Job searching is a very time consuming process and it really is a full-time job in itself. Half of the battle when looking for a job is trying to find open positions that you are qualified for and are interested in. Why not have them sent directly to you? Or, use AI technologies to help you target your resume template and scan your polished resume for spelling and grammar? It’s time to gain some hours back in your day and make your job search easier! Let’s take a look at how you can automate your job search.…
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Job Searching 101 – A Crash Course to Help You Start Your Job Search
Welcome to Job Searching 101! I am so glad you are here. In this crash course on job searching, we are going to go through preparing your job search marketing materials, designing your job search strategy, how to identify what jobs you should be applying for, and evaluating your job search strategy. By the end of this post, you should have a clear understanding of how to start your job search and find a job you love! Now grab a coffee and a notebook, and let’s dive on in! Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning ReRouting Inc. gets a commission if you decide to make a purchase through…
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10 Tips for a Successful Job Interview
Preparing for a job interview can be quite cumbersome – researching the company, the industry (if it’s a new industry for you), studying the job description, etc. It is a lot of work and can take up a lot of time! Hence the saying searching for a job is a full-time job! This blog post won’t take you through how to prepare for a job interview – we will however look at some other “random” tips. These tips are more of a random list of do’s and don’ts that will help you have a successful job interview. A list of things that you may not consider when preparing for your…
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Ace Your Next Job Interview by Mastering Interview Methods Being Used by Hiring Managers and Recruiters
Half of the battle when it comes to mastering and acing job interviews is understanding the interview method being used. The other part is being able to answer the questions asked in a way that demonstrates your listening skills and reveals your ability to communicate. Your answers should demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a way that a recruiter or hiring manager can clearly identify how you are the most qualified candidate for a job. Before we get into this post, I want to tell you that it’s important to deliver answers that represent truths, rather than memorizing what you find on the internet. Learn the lessons behind what…
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50+ Job Skills to Include on Your Resume and How to Incorporate Them
So, you are sitting down to either write your first resume or update your existing one and you aren’t sure what transferable skills and specialized skills you should list on your resume. Maybe you feel like you have too many skills and can’t decide which ones to select? Well don’t worry, I’ve got ya covered! In this blog post, we’ll go through a list of 50+ job skills to include on your resume and how to incorporate them. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning ReRouting Inc. gets a commission if you decide to make a purchase through links posted on this site, at no cost to you. Please…
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3 Must-Read Tips That You Need to Consider Before Trying to Negotiate a Job Offer
Receiving a job offer can be exhilarating! You have worked so hard putting yourself out there, submitting applications, attending interviews, and you finally get that job/ employment offer you have been waiting for! YAAAAS! via GIPHY A verbal job offer is usually paired with a written letter for you to review and sign back to the organization. This offer of employment should be reviewed carefully so you understand what you are getting into. If you do not agree to the terms laid out in the letter, then you would not sign it back. It is at this point you would engage in negotiations with the employer – but tread carefully…
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How Many Jobs Should an Active Job Seeker Apply For?
A question that I frequently get asked by job seekers is… “How many jobs should I be applying for?” Unfortunately, I cannot give you exact metrics to say that if you apply for “x” many jobs each day, you will find a job in “x” days. You could apply for a bazillion jobs a day and never get a call or email back (chances are you are applying for the wrong jobs or need a little resume refresher). But what I can tell you is this… Have you ever heard the saying looking for a job is a full-time job? It’s because it’s true! The amount of time you spend…
