As we all know, more and more people in Tampa and
nationally are actively seeking jobs. That fact won’t change in the short-term.
So if you’re looking to get the most out of your job search, especially in a
digital world, you can't afford any missteps along the way. So, here are 7 more
TBWA job search tips for locating the right job in a plugged-in, digital world:
-Create a
professional file name – Most companies ask that you attach your resume to
the e-mail. What you’ve named your resume is important. Is it John Smith Resume,
or J Smith Resume? Or is it Draft Resume (meaning you’re still working on it)? Or
is it “2007 Resume?” (it's 2009, ya know ). Know that HR, recruiters and hiring
managers look at this stuff.
-Avoid inappropriate
e-mail addresses – If your email address is Jsmith@yahoo.com or JaneSmith123@aol.com,
that’s good. But if it’s prettymama@xxx.com ... that’s bad. Once again, employers and
hiring managers will notice this.
-Apply to
old job postings – Job posting that are 30 days old aren’t necessarily filled
yet. Positions often take from two weeks to three months to fill. So, if a job
is 30 days old, send in your resume anyway. Also, firms tend to have the same
types of position openings, so even if it's 30 days old, a similar opening
could come along soon.
-Post to
many, many job boards –Keep in mind that many employers do not want to
reveal their job posting information, so they look for candidates in online databases.
So post to as many job boards as possible.
-If your
GPA is good, include it –Even if you have 10 years’ work experience, an
impressive grade-point average is always something to flaunt. Anything above a
3.0, include it. If your GPA in your major is 3.5, and your overall GPA is 3.3,
include both.
-Edit all
of your social media profiles –Most companies will search your social media
sites, such as your Facebook, MySpace and Twitter pages. Before you get your
resume out there, thoroughly review all your personal Web pages, and edit or
delete anything that could negatively affect your chances of finding a job. See
our previous
blog post on this.
-Not just
the big guys – If you’ve been out of work for a while, many Fortune 500
companies may have concerns about that "hole" in your resume.
However, smaller companies may see it differently; being more likely to value
your quality of life. After a year or so, then you can aggressively market
yourself to the big guys again.
If you have any questions, please contact Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance.
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