20 Ways Older Job-Seekers Can Sell Themselves

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Are you an older skilled worker who has been through a couple of decades of cyclical job expansion and contraction? Then you should be able to gain a few pearls of wisdom from this article. We sometimes forget the benefits that older works bring to a potential (or existing) employer. You do not have to be in sales to leverage you strengths. So how about selling yourself?(Editor's Note) 


1. You understand recessions: Older workers have seen hard times before -- the bursting of the 1990s tech bubble, recession in the early 1980s, the oil crisis of the mid-1970s -- and they understand that businesses have to adjust. Knowing, too, that expansions always follow, older workers can bring a steady perspective to a jumpy workplace.


2. You have a healthy fear of slowdowns: Sure, you've seen them before. Older workers' steadiness can be accompanied by a fair dose of worry: You know that downturns can last for long periods of time, and you've witnessed the obliteration of job security, so you know that you need to be increasingly ready and willing to do what it takes to keep your job.

3. You're willing to work part time: Older workers most crave flexibility, according to a RetirementJobs.com survey. Many want to spend more of their time doing things they enjoy -- traveling, perhaps, or playing with their grandkids -- and they're often willing to accept a part-time schedule or reduced hours. As employers increasingly cut back on hours, a willingness to be flexible can make a job seeker more attractive to a greater variety of companies.

4. You have real-life experience: Today, employers need workers who can hit the ground running, and older workers have more real-world, less theoretical experience, says John Challenger of Challenger Gray & Christmas. "They've been there before and seen more situations," Challenger says.

5. You want to be challenged: Forget resting on your laurels -- a Penn State study found that challenging work is the thing that older workers want most.

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Staying Motivated in this "Bad News World"

(Editor's note) We've recently been deluged with abhorrent news reports in rapid succession. There have been hundreds of innocent lives senselessly lost in the United States and all over the world. Political debates and elections are in progress which could have a profound effect on our future. We feel powerless and don't know where we stand globally. And In the midst of this turmoil, you may be in a career change or a job search. How is it even possible to focus or stay motivated with all of this chaos around you? Life Coach Shawn Doyle shares four tips to help you stay motivated during these tumultuous times:

1. Set a bad news budget — If you want to get and stay motivated, I strongly recommend limiting the time spent reading or watching negative stories. Look I’m not an ostrich, and I’m not burying my head in the sand — I know that there is violence and terrorism in the world. If a horrific story comes up I will find out what happened, but once I get the gist of it, I move on. I do not dwell on the sad horrific details and read all of the eyewitness reports on the horror that happened. The result of doing that is just depressing and it brings you down. So I strongly recommend that you create a bad news budget and spend a very short amount of time each day on reviewing the news then move on to something positive.
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In 5 minutes you can Optimize your Linkedin Profile:
"Optimizing LinkedIn Profiles for Job Search" 

 LinkedIn continues to gain momentum as a resource utilized by both internal and external recruiters to find well qualified candidates. A quality LinkedIn profile is quickly becoming an essential element of a complete career marketing package.


Like a resume, a LinkedIn profile serves as a summary of your work history. Both your resume and your LinkedIn profile need to be well-organized, well thought out, and well written. Although a resume will typically go into greater detail of accomplishments, a LinkedIn profile needs to offer enough facts to drive further action by recruiters.

As every job seeker is hopefully aware, when resumes are submitted to corporations or job boards, they are then filtered by Applicant Tracking Software.(ATS) The software looks for “key words” to decide which of the thousands of resumes being reviewed, deserves a personal review by the recruiting or hiring manager. There are great resources on the Internet to help job seekers identify for inclusion, commonly searched key words utilized by ATS systems. These resources will be make specific keyword suggestions based on the position a job seeker is targeting. However, in the end, once the resume is submitted, it is a bit of a “black box” in terms of how your resume is actually parsed. So although, you may attempt to include all the right keywords to go to the top of the pile, a candidate is never really sure how a particular ATS system will treat their resume.

Conversely, LinkedIn profiles are not a black box. A simple audit will allow you to see which queries bring your profile to the first few pages of a search. Try it.

• Go to the peoples tab and hit advanced search.
• Now enter a keyword or keywords associated with your targeted position. Ex: customer service manager
• Now enter a geography zip code and a distance quotient. 50 miles is a reasonable choice.
• Then select an industry or multiple industries that apply to you. Understand the broader you make your search the lower your ranking will be.
• Now hit search. Can you find yourself in the first few pages of the LinkedIn results?

Now look at the top few names that have appeared and open their profiles. By looking at the highlighted words, you will see the criteria that LinkedIn used to filter the search. As of today, LinkedIn appears to scan only four categories: Professional Headline, Titles, Specialties and Industries. LinkedIn scans these categories for frequency of the keywords selected. In our example: customer service manager.

So what do you do with this information? The simple answer is optimize these four LinkedIn categories with the keywords that you believe a recruiter would most likely use when looking to fill the employment position you are targeting. If you invest an hour to insert the keywords to make sure you show up in the first few pages of a LinkedIn search for the position, geography and industry you are targeting, you will increase your chances of being found.

Now remember, a quality job search strategy encompasses both pull and push marketing. Optimizing your LinkedIn profile is only one important component of a “pull marketing” job search strategy. Never forget as a job seeker, you should focus the majority of your time and effort on a “push marketing” campaign focused on targeted job search networking.

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~What industries are experiencing rapid growth and where do you fit in?

~What specific jobs are highly in demand that you might be qualified to do?

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Job Search Tips from Recruiters

New York - A successful job search is built on three basic components: focus, definition and persistence.


To succeed, you must narrow the search to a specific type of job, define skills and accomplishments that set you apart from the pack, and keep at it until landing the job you want.


"Candidates must distinguish themselves from the mass of similarly qualified people," says Ted Warren, president of Strategic Resources in Bellevue, Wash. "Working with a recruiter, the candidate must identify and quantify accomplishments. It's not enough to say you were vice president of sales and marketing for XYZ Corp.--you've got to tell the prospective employer what you've accomplished, how you accomplished it and what you can do for them. Be prepared to back things up with facts and figures."

The smart candidate works with at least two top recruiters in his field. This won't be a problem, because the best recruiters expect their clients to work with at least one other headhunter. Always be upfront with your recruiters and disclose who is conducting a search on your behalf. If nothing else, this will stoke the competitive fires and work to your advantage. Failure to do so will cast you as less than forthright and is likely to get your résumé kicked to the bottom of the stack.

"Putting all your eggs in one basket is a major no-no," says David Lyman, a partner in Schall, Lyman & Co. in Minneapolis. "No matter how big the search firm, you won't have access to all the relevant companies in your field. At the same time, don't wait until the last minute to establish a relationship with your recruiter. If you land a job through another recruiter, tell us--it's all part of building an ongoing relationship."

Research prospective recruiters the way you'd scope out a prospective employer. Know the recruiter's specialty, and take the time to learn his or her name before e-mailing or dropping your résumé in the mail. Letters addressed "Dear Recruiter" will be read quickly, but are unlikely to be remembered and are almost certain to end up at the bottom of the pile of résumé.

"Do your homework before contacting recruiters," says Bart Heres, general manager at Management Recruiters of Atlanta Windward. "I get a large number of calls from people whose background and skills don't have any relationship to my practice. They probably got my name out of the phone book but didn't check my specialty. I refer such callers to the company's Web site to find a recruiter in their space."

Your cover letter and résumé should be direct and understated--and addressed to a specific recruiter. Don't exaggerate your accomplishments, and always give credit to team members and subordinates at your current or former jobs. Fudging your educational background is the unpardonable sin in any job search and a firing offense at many companies. You can bet that top recruiters will check all claimed degrees and advanced training, because they don't want to waste their time with a fraud.

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The 7 Deadly Job Interview Sins

While doing a job interview it's easy to make mistakes - but what are the top 7 deadly sins of job interviews? If you are curious as to how your pride or gluttony can kill  your next job interview you should watch this video! It might just make a difference.


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Simple Advice To Midlife Career Changer (Video)

Maggie Mistal, a well know career coach, gives older skilled workers some sound advice that not only applies to those about to be downsized but also those already immersed in a job search. How can you effectively make the transition from employed to an unemployed job seeker. Can you negotiate with your current employer? What resources should you check out? Even some suggestions on key websites to visit.(Editor's Note)

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Miserable? Is It Time To Make A Mid-Life Career Change? (Video)

Editors Note: Warning:This video start out slow but if you view the whole video you should find a few valuable pieces of career transition suggestions.   Be sure to evaluate if your company is offering a early retirement or buyout package before you accept. Do you know Federal and State governments offer career transition help? Do you feel ageism had a role in a particular job interview?


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Changing Your Career Path During the Recession

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Are you thinking of choosing or changing your career? Maybe you have been dreaming about a career change but don’t know where to start. Perhaps you’re getting increasingly bored at work or realizing that opportunities for growth are limited. Or, like many in this economy, you may be unemployed or facing unemployment. Regardless of your reasons, the right career is out there for everyone. Discover how to find the best career path for you, including finding the courage to make a change, researching options, realizing your strengths, and learning new skills.

Finding meaningful work in today’s world

You may have fallen into the trap of thinking the sole point of work is to bring home enough money to live comfortably. While adequate compensation is important in any job, it’s not the whole story. If you are unsatisfied with what you do every day, it takes a toll on your physical and mental health. You may feel burned out and frustrated, anxious, depressed, or unable to enjoy time at home knowing another workday is ahead. What’s more, if you don’t find your work meaningful and rewarding, it’s hard to keep the momentum going to advance in your career. You are more likely to be successful in a career that you feel passionate about. Whether you’re looking to enter the work force for the first time or contemplating a career change, the first step to choosing a fulfilling career is to uncover the activities that get you excited and bring you joy.

Discovering new possibilities

The first step in considering a career change is to think carefully about what really drives you. You might find it hard to get past thinking about “what pays the most” or “what is most secure,” especially in today’s economy. However, it’s important to first discover your primary interests and passions. This can open doors to careers that you might not have considered. Once you have that foundation, you can start fine tuning your search to the right career. You may be surprised at how you can fit your passions into a certain career!

Exploring your career opportunities

Focus on the things you love to do. What have you dreamed of doing in the past? What do you naturally enjoy doing? Jot down what comes to mind, no matter how improbable it seems.

Look for clues everywhere. Take note of projects or topics that stir your compassion or excite your imagination. Reflect on stories of people you admire. Ask yourself why certain activities make you happy, and pay attention to times when you are really enjoying yourself.

Be patient. Remember that your search may take some time and you might have to go down a few different roads before finding the right career path. Time and introspection will help you identify the activities you most enjoy and that bring you true satisfaction.

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Bartender To A Successful Career. Job Networking A Real Life Story

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Editor's Note: Molly (President of Executive Network) is someone who worked as a bartender at one point in her career and learned how to network. She was out of work for over 2 years.

Molly tells her story and where/how to network for a job.
Her direct approach includes:
1) Get off your computer. NOW.
2) How to avoid some of her mistakes- like spending too much time posting to job boards.
2) Going to Job Search Networking events that are relevant to you.
3) Utilizing contacts that can be both relevant and supportive of your efforts.

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Want to know the difference in the top 20 Job Search Sites?

Top 20 Job Search Web Sites:
"As we all know by now, unemployment numbers are sky high . However, there is a silver lining for those looking for new employment: there are more resources than ever to help job seekers find work.

These 20 Web sites take different approaches to find you the right job. Some sites, like Indeed, simply aggregate material from all other sites, while sites like TheLadders make you pay to take advantage of their high-paying job services. No matter how select or general you want your job search to be, one of these sites has you covered.

Scroll through our list of favorites and find the career site that best fits your own needs. And good luck with the job hunt!"

Beyond



Beyond.com claims to be the "largest network of niche career communities" on the Net. It essentially hooks together different organizations like PRJobForce.com and PhillyJobs.com all in one place, which makes it easy to find leads in your community.

CareerBuilder



As the Web's biggest job site, CareerBuilder gets more than 23 million visitors a month. The company has been around since 1995, and has developed an incredible network of listing sources and job search centers since that time.



Craigslist



The granddaddy of online classifieds gives those who are focused on searching for jobs within their communities an easy way to look. It might be one of the least-polished entities listed here, but the sheer number of local job listings makes up for it.

ExecuSearch



ExecuSearch looks to be a selective, higher-tier job search property. ExecuSearch screens and reviews every resume that is submitted, and helps employers find the best possible candidates for their open positions.

Hound



Hound's search engine shows jobs from employer Web sites only. In theory, this cuts out duplicate listings and shows opportunities that are not posted on other job boards.

Indeed



Indeed works as an aggregator for listings from major job Web sites, company Web sites, associations, and other online sources. Its simplicity and ease of use are its best features.

JobCentral



JobCentral is a service formed by a nonprofit consortium of U.S. corporations like IBM and Dell, which makes it ideal if you're looking for corporate job listings.

JobServe



JobServe claims it was "the world's first Internet recruitment service." In 2008, JobServe advertised more than 2.5 million jobs across 15 industry sectors.

Jobster



Jobster uses an active approach to help employers and recruiting teams of all sizes find their candidates. The company calls its method "social recruiting," and it services 24 different job categories.

LinkedIn



Best known for being a social network for professionals, LinkedIn also has thorough job listings, some of which are exclusive to LinkedIn.

Monster



In addition to being arguably the best-known global job-listings site, Monster also offers advice on resumes, interviewing, and salary information.

Oodle



Oodle, which specializes in online classifieds, includes a job classifieds section that finely cuts job opportunities down to job title, category, industry, and company. Did you know, for example, that Best Buy has nearly 10,000 openings?

onTargetjobs



onTargetjobs owns a lot of smaller niche sites like BioSpace.com and MedHunters.com. Its expansive niche database allows users to find compatible job listings more easily than with general sites.

SimplyHired



SimplyHired is similar to Indeed, as it also aggregates listings from major job Web sites, newspapers, company Web sites, and associations. However, the site goes a little deeper and allows users to send their resumes out for posting on five other sites for free.

SnagAjob



SnagAJob is basically the antithesis of sites like TheLadders and ExecuSearch, as its focus is on hourly employment only. The site has partnered with companies like 7 Eleven, Red Lobster, and AMF, to bring the most up-to-date hourly job openings.

TheLadders



This job site has branded itself as the place to look for $100,000+ jobs only. Job seekers have to pay $30 per month to fully take advantage of the site's services.

Trovix



Trovix's free search engine makes the job-search process more personalized. Users input their work experience and qualifications and the site matches results to what info they have given. Trovix also has an innovative feature called Job Map, which allows you to type in your location and see on Google Maps how many jobs are available in your area.

TweetMyJobs



One of the newest sites to take advantage of social media, TweetMyJobs supplies Twitter users with instantaneous job listings that are derived from TweetMyJobs' Job Channels.

USAJobs



USAJobs is the official job site for the U.S. government. With the government looking to significantly increase spending during the next few years, looking at federal jobs might not be a bad move if you're in a tough place.

Yahoo HotJobs



As one of the biggest job sites on the Web, HotJobs distinguishes itself by focusing on features such as status (which shows how many times one's resume has been viewed) and the ability to block companies from seeing your resume.


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Hound's search engine shows jobs from employer Web sites only. In theory, this cuts out duplicate listings and shows opportunities that are not posted on other job boards.


More Details Descriptions of Job searching and posting sites:
Indeed



Indeed works as an aggregator for listings from major job Web sites, company Web sites, associations, and other online sources. Its simplicity and ease of use are its best features.

JobCentral



JobCentral is a service formed by a nonprofit consortium of U.S. corporations like IBM and Dell, which makes it ideal if you're looking for corporate job listings.

JobServe



JobServe claims it was "the world's first Internet recruitment service." In 2008, JobServe advertised more than 2.5 million jobs across 15 industry sectors.

Jobster



Jobster uses an active approach to help employers and recruiting teams of all sizes find their candidates. The company calls its method "social recruiting," and it services 24 different job categories.

LinkedIn



Best known for being a social network for professionals, LinkedIn also has thorough job listings, some of which are exclusive to LinkedIn.

Monster



In addition to being arguably the best-known global job-listings site, Monster also offers advice on resumes, interviewing, and salary information.

Oodle



Oodle, which specializes in online classifieds, includes a job classifieds section that finely cuts job opportunities down to job title, category, industry, and company. Did you know, for example, that Best Buy has nearly 10,000 openings?

onTargetjobs



onTargetjobs owns a lot of smaller niche sites like BioSpace.com and MedHunters.com. Its expansive niche database allows users to find compatible job listings more easily than with general sites.

SimplyHired



SimplyHired is similar to Indeed, as it also aggregates listings from major job Web sites, newspapers, company Web sites, and associations. However, the site goes a little deeper and allows users to send their resumes out for posting on five other sites for free.

SnagAjob



SnagAJob is basically the antithesis of sites like TheLadders and ExecuSearch, as its focus is on hourly employment only. The site has partnered with companies like 7 Eleven, Red Lobster, and AMF, to bring the most up-to-date hourly job openings.

TheLadders



This job site has branded itself as the place to look for $100,000+ jobs only. Job seekers have to pay $30 per month to fully take advantage of the site's services.

Trovix



Trovix's free search engine makes the job-search process more personalized. Users input their work experience and qualifications and the site matches results to what info they have given. Trovix also has an innovative feature called Job Map, which allows you to type in your location and see on Google Maps how many jobs are available in your area.

TweetMyJobs



One of the newest sites to take advantage of social media, TweetMyJobs supplies Twitter users with instantaneous job listings that are derived from TweetMyJobs' Job Channels.

USAJobs



USAJobs is the official job site for the U.S. government. With the government looking to significantly increase spending during the next few years, looking at federal jobs might not be a bad move if you're in a tough place.

Yahoo HotJobs



As one of the biggest job sites on the Web, HotJobs distinguishes itself by focusing on features such as status (which shows how many times one's resume has been viewed) and the ability to block companies from seeing your resume.

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Weekend Edition January 30th:Top 100 Sites for Job Searching on the Web

A New Year 2010 refresher! You may have looked at this list before but on a quiet weekend it might be good to  review the sites that are of value to your networking and job search. Happy Hunting!


These days, most job seekers are performing their job hunts online, and there’s a good reason why. With so many useful resources, the Internet is an incredible tool for finding your next job. From niche job sites to professional networking, you’re sure to find something you can use in these 100 sites.

Super Resources

These three sites have it all-job listings, advice, career tools, and more.

1. Monster: Search this popular job listing site to find some of the best jobs out there, along with career tools and lots of advice.
2. CareerBuilder: Browse and search jobs on this large job search and career site.
3. Yahoo! HotJobs: HotJobs has a number of job listings, articles, links, and more resources for job hunters.

Social Networking

Make use of these online networking tools to build your connections.

4. LinkedIn: Use LinkedIn to create a professional profile and discover connections in your network.
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5. MyWorkster: Get networked with people in your community on this site for students, alumni, and job seekers.
6. Facebook: Use Facebook to get connected with old friends and new contacts.
7. MySpace: Although MySpace doesn’t exactly say professional, you can get connected with friends and other contacts on this social networking site.
8. Tribe: Join Tribe to network with people who have similar interests.
9. Ryze: Make business contacts and establish a networking homepage on Ryze.
10. Netparty: Get connected with other young professionals at the parties thrown by this organization.
11. Probook: Canadians can get connected on this professional networking site.
12. Fast Pitch Networking: On this professional social network for business, you can find step up your Internet presence, find friends and colleagues, and more.
13. Xing: Find people, manage your business contacts and network for your career on Xing.
14. Layoffspace: The unemployed can gather and network on this site.
15. Twitter: Use Twitter to update the world in 140 characters or less.
16. Meetup: Find a Meetup group to meet people who share your interests.
17. Whototalkto: Help people get your old position while looking for a new one on this website.
18. ZoomInfo: Build your online reputation by filling out a profile on ZoomInfo.
19. Ecademy: Create contacts and market yourself on this business networking site.
20. orkut: Find new business contacts and join communities on orkut.

Job Listings

On these sites, you can check out job listings by location, category, and more.

21. Craigslist: Craigslist is a good source for freelance jobs and more.
22. JobCentral: Check out this "national labor exchange" to find jobs and post your resume.
23. The Employment Guide: Find hourly, entry level, and mid-management employment through this publication and website.
24. The Job Planet: Check out The Job Planet to find employers, set up job alerts, and more.
25. FlipDog: Search more than 500,000 jobs on this search site.
26. Job.com: Use this site’s search and career tools to find a job.
27. Career.com: Another popular job search site, Career.com offers plenty of positions for you to find.
28. 411Jobs: The Career Directory: Through this directory, you can find a variety of jobs in online classifieds, job banks, and more.

Niche Job Sites

These job sites were made with specific people and professions in mind.

29. iHispano: Join this latino job board to find employers that are looking for hispanic and bilingual Spanish professionals.
30. Education Crossing: Check out Education Crossing to find all of the education jobs available online.
31. CareerJournal: Executives, managers, and professionals can find jobs on this site from The Wall Street Journal.
32. Dice: Dice features lots of top quality jobs for technology professionals.
33. HireDiversity: Check out this site to find jobs that value your diversity.
34. ExecuNet: On this executive website, you can network, find jobs, and get recruited.
35. Guru: Put your skills to work by creating a listing and responding to jobs on this freelance marketplace.
36. Law Firm Staff: Find jobs in law firms through this site.
37. CollegeGrad: Recent college graduates can find lots of jobs and helpful resources on this job site.
38. LatPro: Find Spanish, bilingual, and Hispanic jobs on LatPro.
39. iitjobs: Find international IT and tech jobs on this site.
40. Idealist: Idealist’s job site has listings for nonprofit jobs around the world.
41. College Recruiter: Check out this job site for college grads, and you’ll find jobs, tools, and resources that you can put to good use.
42. Law Crossing: Law Crossing has job listings for just about every available legal position out there.
43. America’s Job Bank: On this site, you can find jobs in state and local governments, education, public utilities, and more.
44. MilitaryHire: This site is the leading job site for military veterans.
45. The Ladders: Find six-figure jobs on this website.
46. TalentZoo: TalentZoo offers a job search engine for advertising, marketing, publishing, broadcasting, and publishing jobs.
47. American Library Association: The American Library Association maintains a list of open library positions.
48. Findlaw: Findlaw offers a career center for legal professionals.
49. 37signals: Check out 37signals to find programming, design, and executive jobs.
50. MonsterTRAK: College students and young alumni can find job listings and other useful resources on MonsterTRAK.
51. Saludos: This website provides career resources for Latino job seekers.
52. CoolWorks: Find summer and seasonal job listings at national parks and resorts on this website.
53. Alumwire: Alumwire offers a job search for recent college graduates and young alumni.
54. Opportunity Knocks: Check out this website to find nonprofit jobs and opportunities.
55. Care.com: On Care.com, you can find a job as a babysitter, tutor, pet sitter, or senior caregiver.

Search Engines

These sites make your job search easier by aggregating job listings from various sources online.

56. Jobster: Jobster offers a way to look for jobs all over the Internet on one simple site.
57. NationJob: This site lists jobs across the nation, while still offering personal service.
58. Career Site: Career Site is a compilation of postings from a variety of job search resources online.
59. LinkUp: Check out this website that uncovers hidden jobs on company web sites.
60. SimplyHired: SimplyHired searches thousands of job websites and companies to bring you the most qualified results. The site also offers tools for finding local jobs, tracking trends, and more.
61. Career USAToday: This website will allow you to search jobs listed in participating newspapers.
62. Hound: Hound will help you search for jobs directly from employers’ career pages.
63. JuJu: JuJu offers a search of the US and Canadian job boards.
64. JustPosted: Find the latest job postings using this web search tool.
65. Indeed: Indeed will search job sites, newspapers, financial news, associations, and company career pages to find local jobs.
66. SnagAJob: Perform a job search on this site to find hourly, part time, and full time jobs.

Connections

Make use of these sites to get connected to the perfect job for you.

67. Ziki: Use this site to fill out your ideal company, share your service profile, and more, and then connect with qualified employers.
68. NotchUp: Post your resume on this site, and employers will actually pay to interview you.
69. Climber: Climber will ask you to fill out a survey, and then match you to a job based on your interests.

Salary & Job Conditions

On these sites, you can check out employers and learn about your potential earnings.

70. Payscale: Get customized salary reports from this website, and even compare your salary based on your status as a candidate and job seeker.
71. America’s Career InfoNet: With this resource, you can find occupation profiles and salary information.
72. SalaryScout: Find out what others are receiving as a salary through this website.
73. Peekface: On this website, you can read reviews of employers written by people who work with them.
74. US Bureau of Labor Statistics: Research average salaries, job outlook and more on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
75. Abbott-Langer: Abbott-Langer offers in depth analysis surveys for salary and organizations.
76. Salary: Get a good idea of what you can expect to earn with this site’s reports.
77. SalaryExpert: This site will help you figure out how much you should be getting paid by using compensation data and comparison tools.

Tools

These sites offer tools that will make your job hunt easier and more efficient.

78. CareerShift: CareerShift offers an excellent way to organize your job hunting information online.
79. Resolio: Resolio will help you create a professional resume that you can publish online.
80. RiseSmart: This concierge service will help you find a position.
81. Emurse: Use Emurse to convert your resume into an hResume format for better online use.
82. Resume Calculator: Tom Jackson’s online quiz will help you build your perfect resume.
83. Isabont: Organize your job search with Isabont’s tool.

Advice & Information

On these sites, you’ll find lots of useful information and advice for job hunting.

84. Ask the Headhunter: Get answers to your job hunting questions on this website.
85. US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Learn about preventing discrimination from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.
86. Job-Hunt: Susan Joyce offers lots of advice for making the Internet work for you as a job hunter.
87. Damn Good Resumes: Here you’ll find lots of templates and samples for good resumes.
88. CareerLab: This website has lots of advice and answers to your most common job hunting questions.
89. Job-Hunt: On this site, you’ll find lots of job search resources.
90. Job Hunter’s Bible: This site is maintained by the author of "What Color is Your Parachute?," and provides useful links and advice for job seekers.
91. InterviewBest: This site will help you come up with useful presentations to take to your interviews.
92. Quintessential Careers: Quint Careers has lots of job seeker tools, tips, and more.
93. The Riley Guide: Learn all about onling job searching on this site that offers lots of advice and resources.
94. AceTheInterview: Use this website to learn interview dos, and don’ts, get a checklist, and more.
95. Susan Ireland’s Online Resume Writing Workshop: On this site, you can find Susan Ireland’s tips and samples for an effective resume.
96. Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center: Find useful information for jobs, preparation, and education in this resource.
97. About.com: Job Searching: Follow About’s guide to finding a job.
98. InterviewUp: Check out this community to sharpen up your interview skills.
99. JobStar: On JobStar, you can find resources and advice for job hunting, finding unadvertised jobs, and more.
100. US Department of Labor: This site shares information about salary, unemployment, and more.

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Job Seekers: Are You too old or "You're Never Old Enough" ?

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Editorial:Contributor Bobby Edelman


Job Seekers: Are You too old or "You're Never Old Enough" ?


What do you have in common with these Successful Career Transitions.
 
* The Who: Playing Woodstock 1969 = Superbowl 2010
* Jimmy Carter: President 1981 = 2010 Habit for Humanity (Largest single home builder in Africa)
* Bill Gates:Windows 1981= 2010 Saving Millions in undeveloped countries From Disease/Death


Job Seekers Over 40 would you like to hear the world chanting "You're Never Old Enough" (aka Y.N.O.E. pronounced YOU KNOW) Or has that silent voice become deafening inside your head chanting "you're much too old". The world for a 40 plus year old job seeker today can be down right scary. But........There is reason to be more optimistic then cynical or pessimistic. But more on that later.

What Happened to My Career?
 
It doesn't matter what career you had chosen or perhaps wandered into (as many did) for the last 20 or 30 years of your professional life.
Has the world shifted off it axis. Is the planet Earth no longer rotating at precisely the same rate or angle as it did 10 or 15 years ago. Maybe its all part of Global Warming.  Or does it just FEEL different.
You were at the top of your professional game as a Banker, Automotive production worker, Electronics Manufacturing manager, Insurance agent, Real Estate agent, Airline Pilot, Home Depot electrical sales person or an HVAC contractor. You had Money, Prestige and Job Satisfaction. But its not that way RIGHT NOW.


7 YNOE ("You're Never Old Enough") Signals That a Career Transition is Imminent.

Has some or all of these 7 YNOE signals been rattling around in your head or perhaps quietly uttered by your co-workers:

1. My work Feels meaningless.
2. Our Industry is done.
3. It is only a matter of time before my job no longer exists.
4. I am working harder making less.
5. Remember when we used to have FUN at work
6. Auto pilot no longer works here.
7. There is no career future here.

So as we (you and me ) ponder the harsh facts. No need to repeat what the Bureau of Labor Statistics has been telling us. Its simple that 1 in 5 of us is not meaningfully employed. That's 45 million or so just in the United States. Add Europe, Asia and Australia  you have a couple of hundred million unemployed.

Learn From those who have made a Career Transition:

You might want to drift for a moment from denial to reality.
Just for a moment. A brief moment let yourself Dare to Day dream in a world in which the chant  or shout (in your head): "You're Never Old Enough :)". What does this mantra mean to all of us oldies, aka over 40 skilled workers?
Because those who continue to make and remake themselves seem to have eliminated age as a barrier. It is about gaining knowledge, experience, networks of resources, drive and passion.
How many times do we see older workers successfully remaking themselves in a new image and role. Its not about eliminated the past success and failures. It is about building on the skills and experience of the past. Sometimes with horrible short term failures but raising up to new sense of PURPOSE.

Successful Career Transitions.
* The Who:Woodstock 1969 = Superbowl 2010
* Jimmy Carter: President 1981 = 2010 Habit for Humanity (Largest single home builder in Africa)
* Bill Gates:Windows 1981= 2010 Saving Millions in undeveloped countries From Disease/Death

Yes the nay Sayers will say that these people were superstars, made tons of money, had media, resources. But also see they all had some failures and transitioned their careers. They dealt with external (soci-economic, political) and internal (like death) changes.
* The Who had their key musician die (including Kieth Moon) and album failures as music audience tastes change.
* Jimmy Carter has been considered one of the most ineffective presidents by Historians- Need I speak the words:Iran hostage 444 day crisis.
* Bill Gates- lets just say he missed the mark on the Internet search business and social media buz (every hear of Google, Facebook and Linkedin).

So were does this leave us or you. My contention is that you can strike out in a world full of ripe opportunity. We will explore this over the next coming days, weeks, months and years. But lets just say if you were or are an Automotive Production Manager you should be thinking about how will (not can) transfer your skills, get re-educated and find a new meaningful career. Billions will be spent in the next few years,through both private and government based training and skills improvement programs, with the purpose of helping you make a career transition.

The difference now is that YNOE: "You're Never Old Enough"

"A new Career for the Skilled  Worker"

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Why Adult Internships Are Growing in Today's Economy

The hot internship topic of the past few weeks has definitely been, "Adult Internships" also termed, "non-traditional internships". Are adults getting internships ? Are increased layoffs resulting in increased internship interest ? Are those who graduated school years ago even allowed to intern?

As your "Intern Queen" I figured it was my job to get to the bottom of this. In Los Angeles, I recently watched a segment on CNN entitled, "Adult Internships". The segment discussed the number of companies offering adults internships. I personally deal with over 400 companies on a daily basis. These companies are usually not open to viewing anyone's resume accept for currently enrolled college students. Even getting them to take a look at highschool student's applications can be a difficult process. Many employers actually use my site to get away from sites like Craigslist who tend to attract adults looking for a "career change" at 40 plus years of age. I was naturally skeptical of this new trend of "Adult Internships".

However, after speaking with several adults who ARE participating in internships in Los Angeles and in businesses around the country, I have to agree that Adult Internships ARE a growing trend. Employers are going to have to start finding ways to open their doors and internship programs to people of all ages.

WHY ADULT INTERNSHIPS ARE A GROWING TREND IN TODAY'S ECONOMY

1. INCREASED LAYOFFS. Becuase of the steady increase of layoffs in today's economy, adults have been left in "transitional periods". If they can't get job offers in their industry they are left to think of other options. Many adults are saying they would rather have an internship and keep busy while they're on the 'job hunt' than sit around and sulk.

2. THE "PASSION" CAREER. Afer being left with a not-so-great severance package, many adults are just fed up with their previous industries. They are looking back at their lives and questioning why they didn't go into other careers/businesses. Many people are starting their own companies and going after different types of jobs. This a time for everyone to go after what they really want and an internship is the best way for ANYONE to get their foot in the door.

3. NETWORKING AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING. Internships are a great way to connect with individuals who you might not normally connect with. Internships are a great way to build up a new strong rolodex. As an intern, you are constantly meeting new people, helping different executives, and getting your name out there. Putting great relationships into place as an intern, can garauntee first knowledge of new jobs and company information that outsiders might not have.

4. THEY ALREADY "GET IT". One common problem with highschool and college students interning, is the lack of workplace/realworld knowledge. Young interns often don't understand when to speak and when not to speak, when to give ideas and when not to give ideas. They don't understand the politics,professional manners, and boundaries of the workplace. With adult interns, the chances of these problems is significantly decreased.

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Job Search Tips for Introverts

Not everyone is comfortable openly networking or great at making themselves look confident during an interview. For those of us that are introverts naturally, here are some useful jobs search tips to help re-start your career.

1. Be visible. Use social networking and conventional networking opportunities to ensure that you’re on the radar screen of those who can help or hire you.

2. Use your preference for deep relationships to listen to others and position yourself as a resource, to make networking less uncomfortable and sometimes even enjoyable.

3. Practice your answers to interview questions. By scripting out what you want to say and reviewing your success stories, you’ll find it easier to “think on your feet.”

4. To stand out from other candidates and uncover hidden jobs, use your preference for in-depth knowledge to develop a list of target companies and thoroughly research them.

5. Develop your self-promotional skills so that you can explain – on paper and in person – the value you can bring to your next employer.

6. Balance the solitary job search activities that you will be naturally drawn to with more social activities, since the latter are statistically more likely to result in jobs.

7. Schedule recovery time and breaks to recharge your batteries when you are involved in the highly social aspects of the job search process.

8. Prepare – for networking events by researching the people you will encounter, to facilitate easier conversations; – for interviews by researching the people, the company, the industry, and the competition.

9. Apply your listening skills during an interview to probe for information about the employer so you can evaluate whether the job is a good fit for you.

10. Keep your eyes on the prize - make conscious choices that bring you closer to your goal, even if some of the necessary activities make you uncomfortable.

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Original article by Mary Nemko
Source: http://www.job-hunt.org/job-search-for-introverts/10-steps-successful-job-search.shtml