Tools of the Trade….
I remember the last time I was out of work and had just starting my job search; my ever so helpful mother gave me this advice: “You better get yourself out there and fill out LOTS applications”. Little did my mother know that over the years the job market has changed and the job seeker needs to have an entirely different set of tools to look for a job in today’s job market.
Today’s job search doesn’t just mean knocking down doors and filling out applications. Don’t get me wrong many companies still use paper applications. Today, however the application is just ONE step in the job search process. So what tools to you NEED to search for a job?
1. Updated Resume
2. Updated Cover Letter
3. Computer Access- Gain FREE access from any public library
4. Know the Best Job Boards……WiserWorker.com
5. A pad of paper – To take notes
6. Your Employment History for times when you DO need to fill out a application.
In some respects searching for a job today is easier because most of it can be done from home, you can cover a lot more territory from in front of a computer. It’s a different world so start with WiserWorker.com when you start your job search it was created for a job seeker just like you!
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