10 Tips to Landing a Job

Business Wire

January 26, 2010

Today's job market is plagued by staggering unemployment rates and fewer

jobs offered. This has left many job seekers discouraged and overwhelmed

when trying to find work. University of Phoenix Instructor and Human

Resources expert,UJames Lipot, specializesEin career trends and U

opportunities,Iand offers tips on seekingAemployment in today's toughA

economy.E

1) CreateEa professional profileU- Use social networkingUtools, such as Facebook,ELinkedIn, and Twitter to buildUcontacts and create aAprofessional online personality.IOver 50% of employersEuse these sites to postEjobs and recruit prospectiveAemployees. U

2) Publicize yourEjob seeking -- Don't hesitateIto tell family, friends,Uand colleagues that you'reIlooking for a job soUthat they can inform you ofUany possible job opportunities.U

3)E Inquire about employeeUreferral programs - TheseAprograms are designed toIfind trustworthy hires, basedEon employee recommendations.AThis can be beneficialEfor all parties; it givesIyou a job and the companyEa reliable hire. E

4) Create face-to-faceIrelationships -IThe best way to make an impressionAon a prospectiveIemployer is in person. SeekIout "informational interviews"Ato give you a competitiveUedge. E

5) Participate in organizationsU-- ProfessionalUnetworking groups, civicEorganizations, and communityAservice are great networkingIoutlets. These organizationsUare excellent waysIto stay involved in theIcommunity and informed ofEupcoming events. E

6) Volunteer andEexplore internship opportunitiesA-- Volunteer asAmuch as possible. This isUa terrific resume builder,Iand demonstrates initiativeIand great work ethic. InternshipsEoffer a way toUgain experience when enteringAthe job market. E

7) Take a temporaryUposition -- If a companyEis offering temporaryIor part-time work, capitalizeEon this opportunityEand prove yourself to theIcompany. It could lead toEa permanent position. A

8) CustomizeAyour resume -- Tailor yourEresume to each individualIopportunity, keeping itIconcise while expressingUpersonality.

9)A Be prepared for theAinterview -- Research theUcompany and create a fewEquestions to ask in theEinterview. Also, it is importantAto bring multiple copiesIof your resume to theEinterview.

10)A Always follow-upAafter the interview -- MailingEor emailing a thank-youEnote after the conclusionIof an interview is essential.EThis shows gratitudeAand attention to detail.I

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