Title: Beware of Job Scams: Protect Yourself During Your Job Search With unemployment at an all-time high, job scams are on the rise. These scams promise well-paying, work-from-home opportunities with minimal effort but trick job seekers into paying fees or divulging personal information. Scammers use tactics like the Mystery Shopper scam, Job Posting and Check Cashing scam, Envelope Stuffing scam, Pyramid Scheme scam, and Phishing schemes. To avoid falling victim to these scams, evaluate contact information for job ads, don't click suspicious email links, be cautious of certain job descriptions, verify company names, never transfer money from personal accounts, and trust your instincts. If unsure, consult the Better Business Bureau, consumer agencies, or the Federal Trade Commission. Remember, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Stay vigilant and pursue legitimate job offers. #JobScams #StayAlert #JobSearchTips
When successfully searching for a job, there's a list of "do's" and "don'ts". Here are the top 3 things you should NEVER do when searching for a job.
Never use a 'one size fits all' resume
Don't use the same resume for every job you are applying for. Instead, customize it for each position by including relevant keywords from the job posting throughout. Customizing your resume will increase your chances of a phone call or an interview!Never submit a resume/cover letter without proofreading
Always spellcheck! There's no better way to get overlooked by a hiring manager than to send in a resume or cover letter loaded with typos and grammatical errors.
Ask a friend or family member to read your resume — it’s easier for someone else to find errors since they haven’t been staring at the same document for days.Never forget to follow up
After your interview, always follow up! Set aside a few minutes after your conversation to send a quick thank you email.
Sending a note thanking the interviewer for their time will show that you’re genuinely interested in the position and that you’re a true professional.
What would YOU add to this list?
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The job search is a complex, oftentimes frustrating, process. However, by controlling only what you can control, while not worrying about things beyond your control, you can more easily maintain your confidence and momentum.
For example:
Not getting traction with online applications?
- Find the hiring managers and get your resume and cover letter directly to them via LinkedIn.
Not hearing back after an interview?
- Follow up once, one week later, and then MOVE ON, don’t dwell. If companies are interested, they will get back to you.
Getting interviews but no offers?
- Speak with a coach or a trusted advisor to see if there is an area in your interview prep you can improve upon.
The key is to not worry about anyone else’s behavior and only focus on what YOU can control throughout the entire process.
Do this and you’ll keep your mind at ease.
Please how can I possibly get a usa remote job from Africa? Please someone should help me, I'm a university graduate with a second class upper grade in Statistics. I've been for a year and a half with no job to do 🤦. I can do any statistical analysis job.
Or is there any online job I can possibly do to make earns meet? #remoteworker #jobsearch #remote #jobcaseroftheday #joboffer #jobsearchtips #salary
We looked through resources and hiring news among reputable resources including, (AARP, Forbes, and The Balance Careers) and identified 3 employment areas that favor a senior level experience workforce. Take a look at the list and let us know what you think!
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3 Top Industries for over 50 job seekers:
1 - Transportation- ambulance drivers, bus drivers, sales drivers, heavy or tractor-trailer truck drivers, light-truck or delivery-services drivers, taxi drivers and chauffeurs. For most of these jobs, a high school diploma and a few months of training are all that’s needed. Go to find Transportation jobs near me to find local hiring opportunities.
2 - Healthcare - certified nursing assistants, (CNA), home health aides, (HHA), benefit administrator, patient enrollment, support technicians, medical assistants, receptionists, security and asset protection are among the more popular healthcare employment options. See, find Healthcare jobs near me to find local job listings.
- Updated, (2/1) - New! , Kindred Healthcare is hiring Hiring RNs, CNAs, RTs, and Case Managers. National Hiring Day is Thursday, February 18, from 10a - 8p. Go to https://jobs.kindredhealthcare.com for more event details and application information
3 - Operations - among the options in this category are financial managers and managers for administrative services, computer and information systems, industrial production, purchasing, transportation, storage, and distribution, compensation and benefits, human resources, and training and development. For these jobs, education requirements range from a high school diploma to postgraduate education. Check out find Operations jobs near me to discover new local jobs.
- Updated, (2/1) - New! , Lowe's hiring more than 50,000 workers; issuing $80 million in bonuses. Go to https://corporate.lowes.com/careers to search for local job openings and apply online.
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Your time, especially during a job search, is incredibly valuable. If you have job searched, especially in the last few years, you know the whole process can take several weeks, or more.
What you may or may not have experienced is having a company completely disappear on you, even after making a verbal offer.
While this is relatively rare, you do not want to be on the receiving end of this unprofessional behavior. In fact, you don’t EVER want to let ANY time slip away waiting on anyone during your job search.
The simple solution is to just remember that until you have put pen to paper for a role, you’re not done.
Do what is in your control and keep job searching until an offer is presented in writing.
Fewer words are not always better. You only have a limited amount of time to capture someone's attention and you need to stand out.
Too many job seekers make the mistake of either being too generic with their descriptions or focus more on their tasks instead of their accomplishments.
No one else has achieved what you have specifically achieved.
Dig deeper to make your experience relevant and interesting.
Actual before and after example below:
You only have a small window of time to determine if a company will be a fit for you. You MUST pay close attention to every aspect of your interactions with a potential employer before signing an offer letter.
Organized companies will:
- Communicate clearly with you
- Be on time for all interviews
- Respect your time every step of the way
- Turn on their cameras for Zoom calls, if your camera is on
- Leave plenty of time for questions
- Make you feel comfortable
- Recognize that interviews are discussions, not interrogations
- Clearly present and negotiate the salary and all terms
Companies who fail at these fundamental areas cannot be ignored. If you don’t feel right after speaking to one or more people at a company, than there is a good chance that working there will not be any better.
Alternatively, if you’re comfortable and even more excited about a prospective employer the more you speak with them, then that is an encouraging sign you’re on the right track.
Trust your gut when dealing with companies, pay attention to the process, and you will easily be able to make the right decision when it’s time.
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If this is you, understand that this is a normal and actually a healthy place to be.
Who’s to say we’re supposed to always have next steps 100% figured out?
If you’re not sure what you want to do, I’m guessing there’s a good chance that you DON’T want to do what you’re doing now or what you just left?
Great!
Instead of trying to think or guess what you can do next, utilize the information that is already out there to help you.
Sites like this one, Indeed, among others have tons of job descriptions. Simply type in some keywords that illustrate the kind of work you would like to do (i.e. Customer Service, Training, Account Management) and see what comes up.
You are simply using the job descriptions that populate to help you get a sense of what types of roles are out there.
Read them casually and when you see something within those roles that interests you, insert THOSE keywords and keep searching.
As you do this, the picture will become clearer: you will find roles that interest you and roles that do not. Both are valuable.
Finally, once you have some ideas for your next step, find folks who are already working in those roles and see if they’d be willing to talk to you so you can learn even more and get the full story.