Increase your chances while searching online for a job

There are ways to increase your chances of getting a job online. Here are just a few basic ones.

• Before looking online narrow your search to just a few areas that you are interested in. This will help you save time and remain focused.
• Use social networking sites to find connections that might lead to a job. One of the leading sites is LinkIn.
• Set up a schedule and keep to it. It is easy to get off track when surfing the internet.
• You might want to check out the local library’s computers. They could have information readily at hand to help with your job search.
• Participate in discussion groups online that pertain to job searches.
• Consider blogging as a way to get your name out there on the internet. Make sure the blog is about your professional life not what you like to do in your spare time.
  

Online Job Search News, April 3rd

Bad news about online jobs…
http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_12051297

finding part time jobs online at Craigslist might be the way to go
http://blog.marketplace.nwsource.com/careercenter/finding_a_mix_of_short-term_gigs_online_is_a_way_to_make_ends_meet.html?cmpid=2627

a man in Columbia S.C. tries to better himself by taking online courses
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/03/business/03jobless.html?hpw

Microsoft and Monster joined together to form the Job Seeker Career Center
http://blogs.zdnet.com/igeneration/?p=1366

Online Job Search for March 30th

How to conduct a job search is a lot more complicated then it used to be
http://www.dailycamera.com/news/2009/mar/30/when-did-a-job-search-get-so-complicated/

There are still job opportunities in this job market for college graduates
http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/personal-finance/lifestyle-money/career-center/college-graduates-land-job-offer/

In San Francisco the Stride Center will work with Jobing.com to help job seekers find work
http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/bay-area-based-stride-center-joins-online-employment-search-outlet/

good advice on researching the companies that you want to work for
http://www.phoenixvillenews.com/articles/2009/03/30/life/srv0000004989460.txt

A bad experience on applying for work at a store on a pc dedicated to entering job applications
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-job-blog/2009/03/30/the-job-application-kiosk-from-hell/

online job search tips for March 27th

A terrific list of online job search sites
http://www.graduatedegree.org/blog/2009/03/the-100-best-resources-for-an-online-job-search/

Good advice from EmploymentDigest
http://www.employmentdigest.net/2008/05/how-youre-screwing-up-your-job-search/

10 great tips on online job search
http://www.piercemattiepublicrelations.com/2009/03/optimizing_your_online_job_sea.html

job search tips from the Atlanta Journal Constitution
http://www.ajc.com/services/content/hotjobs/careercenter/articles/2009/03/29/job_search_approach.html

baby boomers and online job search

Operation Able is a program in Boston that helps job seekers over the age of 45. Not only do they help with the basic job searching skills they also focus on computer skills.
http://www.wtol.com/Global/story.asp?S=9909328

In Dallas coaches help baby boomers with job searches and other issues
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/DN-boomercoaches_12bus.ART.State.Edition2.4a5ee90.html

Basic information on job searching
http://www.examiner.com/x-4952-College-Guidance-Examiner~y2009m3d11-How-to-land-a-job-in-the-down-economy

A good blog on finding online resources for baby boomers
http://coachingtip.blogs.com/so_baby_boomer/2008/11/online-resource.html

Online Job search news March 18th

Instead of some of the big online job sites try Facebook instead. The author of the article makes the point that more people find jobs through referrals than job sites.
http://www.thebigmoney.com/articles/0s-1s-and-s/2009/03/18/how-find-job-online

Be careful when going online to find a job
http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/itlead/2009/031609itlead1.html?hpg1=bn

Are you looking for a ‘Green job’ then read this…
http://www.mnn.com/business/green-jobs/stories/green-jobs-primer

do you have your resume ready in case you get laid off? Are you ready to look for work?
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090318.CAECONOMY18/TPStory/Business

News on online job scams

As despicable as it is, there are people out there who prey on folks that are in the hard times. The Internet has always been a place for scams, so be informed when ever you see a deal that seems to good to be true.

Be careful while looking for a job online there is a lot of scammers out there
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2008861141_jobscams15.html

You can be a victim of identity theft while looking for a job online.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29642263/

A good article on how to spot an online job scam
http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs25a-JobSeekerPriv2.htm

Five online job tips

1. Before doing any search on the internet write down a list of potential jobs that you would like. If you aren't sure about certain jobs do a search on them first.
2. Keep track of your searchs. You don't want to type in the same keywords over and over again.
3. Search on company websites, especially companies that you are familiar with. Most if not all have job listings.
4. Join online networking site like Linkedn.com. You can never know enough people or contacts.
5. Don't just relay on the big job websites like Monster and Careerbuilder. There are smaller job sites that just might have what you are looking for.

Online job search tools

There are many online job search tools that you can add to your blog, website or desktop. You can also add search devices to social networks such as myspace and facebook. Linkin allows you to add a linkin button to websites, blogs and desktops.

Google gadgets are also an effective tool that you can easily add to anywhere. The difficult part will be deciding which ones of the thousands offered will you select.

Yahoo also has widgets that you can use that are similiar to Google's gadgets

Many of the job search websites offer email alerts that you can specify to what you are looking for.

online job search

Welcome to online job search! I will be listing articles and tips on searching the web for jobs. I will also list my favorite job site links.

I know in these difficult times job searching can be draining and disappointing. Hopefully some of the information that I provide will help you in your job quest.