Job Hunting in Education; Ohio. Sending out resumes, but not getting phone calls or interviews. What's wrong?
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Hi,  \n\n   The most important thing to remember about job searches is that you should use a combination of methods regardless of your location.\n\n    Networking - Register at your local Unemployment Office (you don't need to be on unemployment to register for their assistance). They often will have networking groups on a regular basis. They also are a good source for the jobs that never show up in the paper or online.\n\n    Check your local paper -- In many cases the paper's classified are now online.\n\n    Search Smart Online -- If you don't have a lot of time, spend most of your time at sites that aggregate the job feeds from several job search engines. Prominently these include indeed.com and thingamajob.com.\n\n    Organization -- I use a free online application that allows you to track your ads, jobs you apply for, send or print mail merged correspondence, and track your job search history. This site is jobsearchlog.com \n\nGood Luck,\n\nKaren\n\n    http://indeed.com\n    http://job-hunt.org\n    http://jobsearchlog.com
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Please visit : \nhttp://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/resumesamples/\nYour needs will be met.\nBest of Luck.
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Maybe if you have been sending out your resume, and go to a few job interviews.  Good Luck!
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Many  employers post their job vacancies on major job boards like Careerbuilder,Monster,Hotjobs and Craigslist. You could apply online and post your resume on these job websites.Instead of searching each site individually,you could also search for jobs posted on major job websites,newspapers,etc. by using aggregators like Simply Hired and Indeed. More details at  http://tinyurl.com/emdyn
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The best way of looking for a job is using several different methods, use a variety of web sites, your local newspaper, go to the library and research companies you want to work for (you can find out the names of the management there and send your resume and cover letter directly to them and bypass the HR Department, which can be a good thing), use placement agencies(if they do not charge a fee and if you do not mind working without benefits), the most EFFECTIVE job search technique is networking. Something I find frustrating is when employers go through the whole interview process and hire someone less qualified or less knowledgeable than some of the other applicants. WHY? They know them. It has been said it is not what you know, but who you know. This is why networking is so important. If you are in need of a doctor do you just pick any doctor out of the phone book or do you pick any doctor because of his reputation in the community? NO, you chose a doctor that was based on what someone you know told you. Employers are no different. They would rather hire someone that they know. That may not mean they know them personally, it may be a referral from a current employee. Never the less, this is a fact of life and unless there are just tons of openings available this is pretty much the way things go. Remember NETWORK! Get to know people, talk to employers, and know that you are being scrutinized from the first time you get that phone call for the interview, or from the first time you walk in to fill out an application. Something else you should know, once you have that interview, do not be surprised if you dont get a response from an employer if you did not get hired. Most employers are way to busy nowadays and get hundreds if not thousands of resumes and job applications for any given opening. It would be impossible if not realistic for them to respond to all of them. I do not want to speak for all employers as a whole, because there are a few that will actually take the time out to send you a letter of thanks but no thanks! Another good source is actually your local telephone book. Many employers do not even list job openings. Go through the phone book and cold call the employer and find out if they have any openings. It is also important to follow up and make sure that the employer got your resume and application.
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Yes, call up companies that you are interested in working for and this will likely produce better results than sending out hundreds of resumes.  There might be some listings on Monster.com and the others, but most of those are for full-time positions.  There are a few internships.\n\nIf you're still in school, your school may have some listings available, although it's getting a bit late for this summer.\n\nIf you don't need the money, you might offer to work the intership for free.  Since it's basically no risk for them, it might be a bit easier to get one.  Then, later on, you'll have some work experience, which helps to secure a better job in the future.
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If you are getting interviews but no offers, you need to brush up on your interviewing skills.\n\nIf you are not getting interviews, you need to create a better resume and cover letter.\n\nCheck out the links below.
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I have had my resume posted on about 10 job sites over the last 7 years including hot jobs.\n\nIn all those years, not a single contact was initiated by an actual company. I have used them to apply for positions, but never has a company searched me out.  \n\nAgencies use them a lot to search for people for particular positions as well as those that search for addresses to spam.\n\nIn my opinion, the only job site that is worth anything is monster.com    I have had MANY contacts initiated by agencies from that website. In fact, 4 weeks ago I had such a contact and last Monday started a great job.  \n\nHere is a tip.. once you are set up on monster, make sure you edit your resume each day. It puts it to the top of the search list.  This is what I did the day the agency found my resume.
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Okay, First of all you apply to employments that are hiring, and of what your best interest is...which could be outdoors, indoors. ONce you have this in mind you could build yourself a resume.. and there is alot of websites that could have templates...for that..or you could go to any of the San jose one stops, Campbell one stop or morgan hill. gilroy.. ,EDD one stop center.or do job searching or have iformation on trainning available to you... if you are not receiving UI) then you could just go out there and pick up applications ...and turn them in ...or talk to friend ,relatives. neighbords ,,, to find out whos hiring ...for employment........Just go out there....
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Try your local newspaper or the newspaper from the area you want to work. Also, if online and the company name is listed, do some research on the company. Find out where they are located and who the hiring manager is. Then deliver the resume in person to the hiring manager.
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a good way to increase your odds is to post your resume on monster dot com, or one of the other resumee posting agencies. Then employers looking for something specific can go hunting for it.\nThe very best way is still knocking on doors. But take a relaxed approach. Don't think theres anything magic you can say or do. There isn't and that's impossible pressure you put on yourself. If the interviewer has a job for you, that you are qualified for, he'll give it to you. If he doesnt he won't. Be sure to check back, and always come in the AM's. Guys who come in the afternoon dont get half as many jobs.\nBest of luck.
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Most jobs will accept a resume dropped off in person. Personally, i have sent out very few, I at least like to find out where the human resource departments are and drop them off there..
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Colleges have counselors who provide you with free counseling to find a job\nDoes your resume say that you are looking for a specific job or is it vague and leaves the decision up to the employer to figure out what you want to do. An objective of finding an interesting job in management goes into the waste basket. An objective of finding a sales trainee job where I can utilize my strong interpersonal skills gets kicked over to the sales dept. You can also state why you want a job in purchasing or as a personnel assistant. Be specific. Are you only looking at ads or are you taking out the yellow pages and calling companies in your field and asking if you can fax over a resume and to who's attention. Only 10% of all jobs get advertised. Have you told everyone you know you are looking? 70% of people get their jobs through someone they know
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Career fairs are ok.  Does you university have a placement office?  Even if you have graduated most schools have resources for alumni.  Also, try joining the professional association for your field.  They often waive the joining fee for recent graduates and the unemployed.  These associations often have job listings on their web sites or in their newsletters.  Their meetings and seminars are a good place to network.
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my first job I applied through the newspaper, 2nd and 3rd jobs were through people I knew. A school counsler or local job market might help as well. Ask around.
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why dont you put your resume in NAUKRI.com or may be JOBJUNCTION.com ...otherwise you can contact some job placement agency too they may help you...
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Surely you were not the only applicant for the job.  It takes time to review all applications/resumes.  For instance, my firm is hiring for a position.  We had over 100 applicants.  They put the ad in the paper 4 weeks ago and are just now doing final interviews.  These things take time.  Perhaps there was a link you could email and check the status?