Let’s face it. If you want to get ahead in your career you have to look the part as well as act the part. Most of us who are climbing to the top of our professions are humble enough to take on less desirable tasks and doing them with a smile. Whether you’re hoping for a big promotion, or just trying to hold on to your job, there are several things you should keep in mind when reporting to work each day. Watch this video to refresh your view on how to best behave in the workplace.
Job.com has brought the streamlined look and feel of its newly designed job search over to mobile! The team is thrilled to deliver a brand new mobile platform that makes it even easier for job seekers to gain access to jobs from top employers closest to them.
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Highlights of Job.com’s mobile experience include:
With Job.com’s mobile experience, employers can now take advantage of the benefits of being showcased to a targeted, localized audience that continues to grow. The launch of Job.com’s mobile platform is the first phase of Job.com’s product strategy to bring innovation to mobile job searching. Read our full press release about the product and be sure to subscribe to our blog so that you can stay informed on all the developments to our product line.
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Employment Situation Summary today revealing that nonfarm payroll increased by 88,000 last month bringing the unemployment rate down by 0.1 percent to 7.6 percent. While this isn’t the news our nation’s unemployed yearns to hear, the BLS reported positive growth in several industries including business services, health care, leisure and hospitality, and construction.
Throughout Q1, we provided a variety of hospitality articles in our Career advice & News Center covering a range of topics for those looking to find employment within the world of hospitality. Now that spring has sprung, we’ll begin focusing on the construction trade where the BLS reported and upward trend in March of over 18,000 new jobs. In fact, a total of 169,000 jobs have been added in this industry since the fall of 2012.
Whether you’re interested in specialty trade work, residential construction, or commercial projects, now is the time to get aggressive with your job search. As the weather warms up across the country, companies will be adding to their sales force to staff up before they begin building. Visit our Career Advice & News Center for more information pertaining to your construction job search and start applying to jobs in construction today!
Welcome to Job.com. We’ve been connecting people with jobs dating back to 2001. But with a name like Job.com, we’d be remiss not to provide our good visitors with an experience that fully encompasses the job searching world. Yes, you can search an exceedingly large amount of jobs (1 million to be exact), on our site. Yes, as an employer or recruiter, you can advertise your jobs and access almost 11 million resumes in our nationwide database. And yes, you can find all the standard bells and whistles that are typical of the modern-day job board. What makes Job.com unique are the people and partners who work behind the scenes to make our content and services different from what you will find anywhere else.
Take for example, our resume builder wizard. It’s a free tool that helps our job seekers create a professional looking resume from scratch. You can try it out for yourself by creating a free Job.com account or logging in to your career dashboard.
In addition to all the cool tools Job.com has to help you with your job search, we’re also taking the time to seek out the concerns our job seekers face when trying to find the right job. From Facebook to YouTube, we’re actively engaging with our fans to discover new content ideas to help guide them down the often rough road of job hunting.
We also have a Career Advice & News Center where you can find information on everything from basic job searching and career advice, to local job and employment news. We even cover fun and interesting topics surrounding the themes of “Work Home Life Balance” and “Celebrity.”
The fact of the matter is that all of us working here at Job.com have been in the job search game at one time or another and realize that it takes a whole lot more than simply submitting a couple of applications to find employment. More often than not it takes hours of networking, and researching, and resume prepping to gain that coveted interview in the hopes to land the job you’ve worked so long and hard for. And that is why we are here. To provide you with not only the most relevant jobs to your search, but also interesting and informative posts, articles and essays to help you along the way. We thank you for visiting us at Job.com and hope that you continually use our service to find what you’re looking for.
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So you’re in the market for a new job. You log in to the ol’ Job.com account, run a few job searches, see a few jobs you like, and then you apply to them. But what is actually involved in your application process? Did you happen to review the resume you’re sending along to make sure that it’s relevant to the job you’re applying to? Did your application contain a list of recent job duties and functions that align with specific criteria provided in the job ad? If you didn’t, there’s a good chance that your resume and application will be screened out by a computer before a hiring manager even gets a chance to review it.
These days, most companies are using applicant tracking systems (ATS) to scan a candidate’s resume and application to ensure that they have the skills and qualifications required to do the job. The old, one-size fits all resume of your past will no longer be effective when trying to land a new job. This means that every application and resume you submit for a job should be custom tailored to point out your skills and experience that qualify you for the position at hand.
It’s absolutely o.k. to work off of one resume template, but to improve your chances of making it past an ATS’s screening filters, each resume and application should be tweaked to contain keywords that identify you as a strong candidate for the role. A good way to craft a resume that passes the applicant screening test is to take specific phrases from the actual job description and weave them in to your application and/or resume. For example, if a job ad lists that a candidate must have strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and you have those skills, be sure to include this in the Skills/Qualifications section of your resume.
It may seem daunting at first, but after applying to several jobs in related fields, you may find that you’re repeatedly using just a few, refined resumes throughout your job search process. You can also speed up your application process by saving those that get pushed out to employers so you can simply work off of previous applications as you create new ones.
In addition to a keyword rich resume and application, providing a well-written cover letter can also increase your chances of being noticed by employers. The cover letter is your opportunity to explain why you’re a great fit for the job. It should clearly and consicesly provide examples of some work related achievements that have prepared you for this new role.
So what do you do after you’ve applied to a job with your fine tuned cover letter, resume, and application? Follow up, of course. Once you’ve located the company’s contact information online, give them a call and asked to be connected to the HR department so you can follow up on your application. This way, the employer will know you’re serious about the position, and in many cases, will provide you with an update on where they stand in the hiring process.
Remember that searching for a job is a full time job. Continue working to improve your resume and remain positive at all times. By staying proactive in your search, you’ll be sure to find a job you’ll love.
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These days, we all seem to be “on-the-go”, all the time. And with that, we demand simplicity and convenience in almost every aspect of our lives. This includes things like shopping, banking and yes, job searching. We need services that help us do what we do faster and better. And, with all this in mind, we’ve designed the Job.com job alert. It’s a no nonsense service that sends you simplified job alerts directly to your email inbox. When receiving our job alerts, you won’t see any ads from our sponsors or any long winded prose from some self-proclaimed career expert. What you will receive are jobs. Jobs that are highly relevant to what you’re looking for, based on the very own keywords you submitted when signing up for the service. For example, if you’re searching ”Sales” in “Stafford, Va,” you will receive matching sales jobs that are in and within 30 miles of Stafford, Virginia.
And since we’re sending the job alerts to your email, you’ll be able to receive them virtually anywhere you go. By the way, we’ll soon be rolling out our new mobile experience to go along with your user friendly job alerts so stay tuned for an announcement over the next couple of weeks. Until then, keep searching and don’t forget to sign up for your new job alert today. You can find the form below each page of our search results. Check out the example shown below.
With the plethora of job boards on the Internet today, it can be challenging to know just where you should be spending your time. Rest assured, you’re in the right place by relying on Job.com for your job search. This week on the Job Blog, we’ll be featuring the top reasons why Job.com is your #1 place to find a job and manage your career.
Let’s start out by talking about our content. More important than the recent improvements made to our job seeker interface, are the actual jobs on Job.com. Did you know that we have over 1 Million searchable job opportunities?! “Where do all these jobs come from,” you ask? Through a combination of direct employer postings and external sources such as career sites and corporate career pages, we’re building a site that provides a comprehensive job search experience so you don’t have to go anywhere else. In fact, we’ve become the go-to job site for employers, recruiters and job boards alike! More jobs are available on Job.com now than ever before because companies are finding talented candidates in our database every day.
Whether you’re fresh out of college, or someone with experience looking for a career change, we cover the full spectrum of jobs to help you find just the right one. See how easy it is to search and apply to jobs by conducting a search of your own right now. Good Luck!
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When searching for a new job it’s ok to be hell-bent on landing a position that is everything you’ve ever wanted in a job. But sometimes we have to remind ourselves that we can’t always get what we want…right away. Hard work and determination is what gets people far in this world. Just ask former immigrant Jose Jimenez of Salt Lake City, Utah. He came to this country 10 years ago and took on a janitorial job at online retailer Overstock.com. With broken English but a fighting heart, he managed to work his way up to become a junior quality assurance engineer in the company’s IT department. If you think you don’t have what it takes to endure a long road of long hours in odd jobs just to prove you’ll do whatever it takes to get the job you want, read Jose’s inspirational story, Journey to a better life: From janitor to IT worker at Overstock.com on the Salt Lake City Tribune’s site, then visit Job.com to sign up to receive jobs and educational opportunities to help point you in the right direction as you embark on your own career path.
So it’s mid February and all the hype of a new year has pretty much come to an end. Those gung-ho resolutions of being a better you which included, weight loss, saving money and finding a new job may appear to be fading in the rear view mirror of January’s past, but alas, the year is far from over. And in the spirit of change, the Job.com team is happy to share that we’ve made some major improvements to change the look of our site and your job search. Here are some of our favorite updates and additions:
1. Squeaky Clean Interface – We understand that the job search process can be a messy one. With so many employers and advertisers vying for a job seeker’s attention these days, there needs to be as little distraction as possible to help you focus on what’s most important…the jobs! That’s why we cleaned out the clutter and simplified Job.com’s design to help you concentrate on your job search. From or sleek new home page, to our improved application process, you will find that our site is a sight for a job seeker’s sore eyes.
2. Faceted Search Filters – Searching through pages of job listings just to find the one perfect job to apply to is daunting and extremely overwhelming.
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That’s why we implemented faceted search filters to help narrow down your search. Our newly added facets let you filter our jobs by industry, company, job title and location so you can view those jobs that are most relevant to your search.
3. New Career Dashboard – Once logged in to your Job.com account, you will arrive at your new Career Dashboard where you can access resume tools, career advice and new job listings all in one place. Sticking with the theme of simplicity, your Career Dashboard has been designed to keep your job search organized as well as provide the career advancing tools you need to succeed.
As you continue your hunt for a new job, the Job.com team is working behind the scenes developing new products and features that will make it easier for you to accomplish your job and career goals. There are many additional changes on the horizon and we’ll be sure to keep you updated as they’re rolled out. Until then, spend some time rooting around the new Job.com and give us your feedback by commenting on this post.
Don’t pine over your relationships with your managers. Just talk to them.
One day you’re the cream of the crop, on top of the world, employee numero uno. The next, you feel like an incompetent minion undeserving of the job you possess. If you’re one of the dedicated and loyal employees in this country who never knows where they stand with their significant supervisor, don’t fret, as you’re surely not alone. In fact studies suggest that well over 50 percent of the nation’s workforce hate their boss, if not their job. In honor of Saint Valentine’s Day, here are 14 signs that you may be in a love/hate professional relationship with your boss, and some tips on how to improve it.
*The use of the word “she” can be interchanged in the statements below for those who have a female manager.
1. They don’t listen to your concerns (He Loves Me Not) – There’s nothing worse than walking out of a meeting with your boss and feeling like you didn’t get your point across. No matter how big or small your work-related concerns are, you should always confide in your boss without the fear of “not being heard”. If this is a regular occurrence at your workplace, try approaching matters a bit differently moving forward and if things are of a serious concern, pull your boss off to the side, look them in the eye, and tell them how important the matter is to you.
2. You work independently (He Loves Me) - There are a host of articles online that argue that employers who micromanage their employees are the worst of their kind. Whether you work in a corporate environment or at an offbeat start-up, so long as you’re empowered to “own” your own work, you should embrace it. Treat each work day as a gift, for all those micro managed employees out there can tell you how good you really have it.
3. You’re overworked and/or underpaid (He Loves Me Not) – So aren’t we all these days? All joking aside, there can be a logically good reason why you’re not being compensated for the work you’re putting in. After all, we’re still considered to be operating in turbulent economic times and let’s face it, you need your job. That is, unless you’re a highly qualified professional in the world of Accounting/Medicine/IT/(insert industry in demand here). The bottom line is that if you’re feeling overworked, underpaid, or both, discuss this with your boss. Perhaps you can delegate some of the work to your associates. If you feel you are worthy of a pay raise, be prepared to receive push back when going to your boss about this. Have a list of accomplishments that support your request and understand that you may not immediately receive what you ask for. The point is that you express how you’re feeling to prevent you from bottling up your emotional stress.
4. You’re promoted at review time (He Loves Me) – Although you may not get that pat on the back for a job well done every day, you get recognized when it counts most: during your annual review. If you’re continually getting a bump in salary whenever review time rolls around, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. Some companies require their employees to work in a position for years before having the opportunity to be promoted so with that, you can give yourself some extra kudos on the way to the bank.
5. They hurt your self-esteem (He Loves Me Not) – Does your boss harp on past mistakes of yours over and over again? Have you ever felt violated about their inappropriate comments about your physique? Do you wake up with cold sweats fearing what they may say in front of a crew of co-workers the next morning? If so, you’re suffering from an SOL, supervisor who’s out-of-line. The only treatment for this is to attack your attacker head-on. Keep in mind that you should kill them with kindness. If you explain what’s ailing you in a rational, professional manner, your boss will get the point and most likely think twice the next time they haphazardly open their mouth to speak.
6. They praise you in front of your peers (He Loves Me) - Regardless of the amount of money you’re being paid, sometimes you just need to hear that the work you do matters and that you’re appreciated. If you’re ever feeling down and out on the job think about the number of times you’ve had a shout out for a kick butt job. That project you worked every weekend an entire month for? Yeah, you racked up some brownie points for that AND became the envy of the office when it was brought up in your last team meeting. The countless times you jumped in to help another department meet THEIR goals? It will probably feel great when you’re given that promotion for being able to juggle multiple tasks. Although at times it may feel as if you’re doing a thankless job, just keep doing what you’re doing and it will pay off in the long run.
7. They immediately shoot down your ideas (He Loves Me Not) – It can be horribly frustrating for an employee who has a Debbie Downer for a boss. If you dread pitching an idea because of the constant push back you receive, it’s time you rethink your strategy. If you know you’re going to be shot down, prepare a rebuttal for every possible objection that could arise. Play out the conversation in your head before entering your manager’s office. Finally, pick your battles as some things aren’t worth fighting for. However, if you’re truly passionate about an issue, confidently express how you feel with facts that support your case.
8. They ask your opinion (He Loves Me) - Contrary to the example above, if your boss consistently calls on you for advice, it shows that he or she values your opinion. It’s important that you embrace these opportunities to provide them with information that is true to how you honestly feel. Don’t sugarcoat your response simply to spare them their feelings. For example, if you think his or her idea to consolidate two vital roles in the company in to one position is total crap, tell them…but nicely, of course. For more info, refer to the part about “killing with kindness” in number 5.
9. They give preferential treatment to others (He Loves Me Not) – Ever get the feeling that exceptions are being made for everyone in your office but you? Maybe you’re crazy…or maybe not. Upper management was created for a reason and part of that reason is to ensure that operations within their department or organization run as harmoniously as possible. If there is any inconsistency in policy, procedure, leadership, you name it, you can guarantee that employee morale will plummet. If you feel that you’re being straight up wronged in your workplace, speak up and then move on.
10. They honor and encourage time off (He Loves Me) – Even though you may be thinking that you’ve earned every hour of time off you log, the fact is that many American workers don’t take all of the time they’re entitled to. This is mainly in part due to the heavy workload that will be waiting for them upon returning to the office. However study after study has revealed that play improves an employee’s productivity on the job. The saying “work hard, play hard” may not be appealing to all but if your boss is telling you to take some time off, you better dang well do it. It’ll do your mind, body, and soul some good.
11. They don’t provide proper direction (He Loves Me Not) - Let’s first get one thing straight: telling you that you have 3 projects all due yesterday is NOT proper direction. Having an unclear picture of what you’re actually supposed to be doing at work is surprisingly a common complaint among workers who are unhappy with their supervisors. You can prevent a clouded perception of your responsibilities by frequently asking questions and providing updates on the progress of your work.
12. They task you with challenging yet rewarding projects (He Loves Me) - There aren’t many successful people who wake up saying “I want to be underwhelmed at work today”. Many of us get out of bed and head to work every day intending to conquer whatever tasks and challenges come our way. Be gracious for all the assignments you’ve received and excelled at because they helped mold you in to the exceptional professional you are today. Besides, being bored at work can give you a horrible case of the munchies. To prevent you from putting on the extra poundage in your cube, volunteer to pitch in on the next big project.
13. They pressure you to do more (He Loves Me Not) – The problem with being such a highly regarded employee is that you’re always being pushed. Pushed to work harder, longer, faster… Stand your ground. Abusive relationships are toxic. If you believe that you’re being taken advantage of, just say no. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself caught in a vicious cycle and you’ll always be expected to perform at unbearable rates.
14. They pressure you to do more (He Loves Me) – No, this is not a typo. The really great leaders of the world know how to drive their employees to be all that they can be without burning them out. They love what they do and they inspire others to love what they do. By now, most of us have heard about the motivational speeches by the late Steve Jobs. Among the most popular is the following: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.”
You’ll also know when you’ve achieved the perfect synergy that makes a great work relationship between an employee and employer. The majority of tips for achieving a healthy relationship between you and your boss involve open communication as it’s the key to any successful relationship. And it’s not until all the elements of that relationship are working simultaneously in sync with one another, that you can truly accomplish great things. Happy Valentine’s Day!
