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Monday, April 6, 2009

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.

TransitionXpress is a web portal for job seekers that is offered only by CEO Inc . You sign up for a year and they will work you through a career path with online research and coaching and training.

From Kansas City job tips from HR systems Inc.
http://www.fox4kc.com/wdaf-job-seeking-tips-story-32409,0,2943302.story

5 job search strategies from ABC News
http://www.abcactionnews.com/content/taking_action_for_you/story/5-Job-search-strategies-to-conquer-the-recession/iZcdTTF5g0e_4hec0pfFdQ.cspx

Some are getting away from the old paper resume and putting it directly on the web
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102243287

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

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

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.
Keep track of your searchs. You don't want to type in the same keywords over and over again.
Search on company websites, especially companies that you are familiar with. Most if not all have job listings.
Join online networking site like Linkedn.com. You can never know enough people or contacts.
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.