39 Best Job Search Tip Articles of 2008

39 Best Job Search Tip Articles of 2008 5 Top recruiters, authors, executives, writers, graphic designers, entrepreneurs, coaches and other experts have chosen their best job search tips of 2008 for you. Job Search Job Search Tips: The Top Five From 2008 Sarah Welstead, User Experience Director, Head2Head: “Recruiters have to wade through a lot of inappropriate applications in order to find the right candidates for a given job. Here are a few simple tips that you are among the best applicants.” Psychology of the Employment Searcheval Damien Riley, Author and Teacher: “I chose to enter this post because it’s advice I got in college that has served me well in my career. “Don’t be too picky.” We may not always have the choices we dream of, but we can always pick the best option… for now.” 6 Best Blogs For Helping You Find A Passionate Careereval Sean Aiken, Creator of the One Week Job project: When you’re struggling to find your passion, sometimes it helps to have encouragement along the way. Search for a Job Like You’re House Hunting Andrew G.R., Founder of Jobacle.com: Always the obsessor, I’m in full research mode looking for a house. Maps, charts, grids, financial tables and so on. Given that this is the single largest investment I might ever make, it certainly warrants extensive research. And that got me thinking… We should all put this amount of effort into the job hunt. But I’m willing to bet that many of us don’t. Here are a few reasons why you should make your job hunt like a house hunt. Job Search Traps Barbara Safani, Author and Owner of CareerSolvers: “I chose this post because I received several inquiries from prospects after reading this post (which was republished on The Ladders) saying they were guilty of every one of the traps I describe and were ready to come to terms with their search methodology (or lack of one). Maybe this post can help your readers better understand that job search is not as simple as slapping a resume onto a few job boards and that strategic rather than purely tactical moves are key.” Entry-Level Job Search Tips William Frierson, Writer, CollegeRecruiter.com: A concise list of best practices for anyone looking for his first job. 4 Guerilla Job Search Tips Kevin Donlin, Job Search Expert: How to take a more radical approach to getting noticed by employers. Networking The #1 networking tool during hard times Tim Tyrell-Smith, Marketing Executive: “The #1 way to network in job search is to help others. The post talks about the permanent value of helping others while providing a free downloadable spreadsheet called “The Watchlyst” to get them started.” Being Connected Trumps Being Exceptional In the Working World Miriam Salpeter, Founder of Keppie Careers: “I wrote “Being Connected Trumps Being Exceptional in the Working World” to remind job seekers and careerists that successful people are willing to give without expecting anything in return. Successful relationships (in life and in business) don’t keep score; each partner contributes. If you intentionally broaden your circle of influence and consciously and generously add value to others by introducing them to contacts in your circle, you open the door to untold numbers of opportunities.” 37 Ideas to Grow Your Job Search Network Right Now ?? Top Job Search Articles of 2019 ?? Top Job Search Articles of 2018 ?? Top Job Search Articles of 2017 ?? The Top Job Search Articles of 2016 The Top Job Search Articles of 2015 The Top Job Search Articles of 2014 Top 40+ Job Search Blog Posts of 2013 56 Best Job Search Blog Posts of 2012 The 51 Best Job Search Blog Posts of 2011 56 Most Popular Job Search Blog Posts of 2010 39 Best Job Search Tip Articles of 2008 Enjoy the list?