Job Posting Web Sites

Recently I have spent some time identifying some helpful job posting websites.   Below is a list of the sites that I recommend to job seekers.

http://www.snagajob.com/   - This site allows the job searcher to view open jobs by zip code.

http://jobs.jobaline.com/  - This site allows the job searcher to view open jobs by job type and location.

A Google search of using the argument “federal jobs” will result in listings of federal job openings throughout the U.S.  You can perform a more selective search by adding words such as “in Texas”, “FBI”, “USPS”, and other federal agencies.

Finally, a site I use frequently for finding jobs in a local area is Craig’s List - https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites .

While there are many topics on Craig’s List, some controversial, the job section can be very helpful.

I recognize that there are thousands of job posting sites; however, perhaps the above sites are worth your time to search.  Please comment in this bIog or email at mailto:glynjordan@gmail.com if you find any of these sites helpful with your job search.

Thanks!  Glyn

Social Media and the Job Search

The September 21, 2014, edition of The Dallas Morning News, on page 1J, “How social media can affect your career,” contains some helpful advice to job seekers concerning social media. 

“What a person says or does not say on social media can determine the impression they can create for a prospective employer.  Questionable activity may reflect negatively on a person without him/her even realizing it.”  However, this point does not mean an individual should avoid social media completely.  Use of social media is an indication that an individual is active in advancing technologies and is a good communicator.

Here are some tips for job seekers contained in the article:

1. Do not post private information or reveal intimate secrets to social media

2. Recognize that it’s not always your comments that can affect perceptions of you.  Friends you choose to socialize with via social media can impact others’ views of you – block out those who do not meet your standards

3. Know that security features frequently change.  Post the information that is appropriate for the general public

4. Do not complain about a job or employer.  Such complaints will reflect poorly on your personality and judgment

5. Use social media as a networking tool. Join industry-based groups and share ideas.  Expand your job search through blogs and websites that can help your job search

Social media is here to stay, therefore, exercise caution so your career will not be negatively affected.  Please comment in this bIog or email at mailto:glynjordan@gmail.com if you have found social media helpful with your job search.

Thanks!

Glyn

Dallas - The Temporary Capital of America

An article in the September 14, 2014, edition of The Dallas Morning News, on page 1D, by Mitchell Schnurman, “Number of Temps Just Keeps Rising,” discusses the rise of

temporary employment in the Dallas area.

What accounts for this growth in Dallas?  Several reasons are suggested in the article: 1. the big increase in business relocation to the area, 2. oil and gas companies are raiding workers from other industries, and 3. rapid growth in the Dallas economy.  The good news is that a rapid rise in temporary employment precedes growth in the greater job market.  Employers are reluctant to increases in hires following mass layoffs of the last recession.

Quoting a strategic researcher, the article states that large companies are definitely shifting to the use of temporary workers.  Further, because of the shortage of specialized skill workers, such as nurses and high tech workers, many organizations are of hiring temporary staff to filled key positions.

         

Please comment in this bIog or email at mailto:glynjordan@gmail.com your opinion concerning the use of temporary workers.  Are you inclined to seek a temporary job?

Thanks!  Glyn

Market Yourself as a Product

I was having breakfast with an advertising executive, and I was describing how this blog assists individuals find employment.  I asked him what suggestions he would  give job seekers.

He immediately said that job seekers should market themselves as a product.  As we reflect on tv commercials, print advertisements, and pop-up ads, we frequently on see websites, whose message is about how their product or service will meet my needs.

The executive recalled receiving a letter from a job seeker.  The person knew little about his company, but stated that she wanted to work there.  A day or so later he received a similar from another job seek attending the same college. It appeared that the letters were almost identical.  Needless to say, the letters were immediately discarded.

What is the message to job seekers? It is important that job seekers research the target company in order to gain an understanding of the organization's products and services. In marketing a product, it is important to describe the features, benefits, and the result of it's use. Accordingly, the job applicant should clearly describe his/her knowledge and experience and how they will benefit the company.

Do you think that finding a job is like marketing a product? Please share your thoughts with others by posting a comment or emailing at glynjordan@gmail.com.

Thanks, Glyn
  

High Demand for Translators

An article in August, 31, 2014, edition of  The Dallas Morning News  on page 2D discusses career opportunities for individuals who can translate business documents from one language to another. Jobs are expected to grow 46 percent over the next 8 years. The pay ranges from $50k to over $100k based on salary, hourly or amount per job or page.

Individuals fluent in English and another languages such as German, French, Chinese,  tand Arabic are in demand by foreign organizations doing business in the U.S.  Knowing how to work with text is a must - a skill beyond simply being able to speak two or more languages.

Please comment or email me at glynjordan@gmail.com if you have advice for individuals considering becoming a translator.

Rehabilitation Centers

Well, I am back at The Forum Rehabilitation Center in North Dallas.  After a total knee replacement went well, I had a set-back which greatly reduced my mobility. While observing the people that makes the rehab function, I am thinking that a rehab center is a great place to work.

Here is a list of folks that make my stay helpful as I recuperate:
Housekeepers
LVNs and RNs
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Admissions persons
Accountants
Food Servers and Preparers
Operations Managers
Human Resources people

All these positions require good personal skills and an eagerness to serve others. If you enjoy helping people in need and are willing to go the extra mile in your work, perhaps you should consider a job in a rehabilitation facility.

Please comment on this blog by posting it here or emailing me at glynjordan@gmail.com.

Are You the Reason You Are Unemployed?

Recently an individual came to my job counseling office at the North Dallas Shared Ministries.  The individual avoided eye contact, was looking down, and had little to say.  When asked if he wanted a job, he said in a low voice while looking down that he did.

I asked the individual if he were the hiring manager, would he be hired.  I did not get a positive answer.

A young man who is a university intern told me the story of one of his peer group who had received a job offer then had it rescinded when he was seen sleeping during a company meeting.

Often a job candidate’s conduct during an interview or while visiting a potential employer determines if a job is offered or not.  I have published a number of blogs describing proper conduct during the interview process.  If a person really wants job, then it is critical that he/she exhibit the qualities that the employer is seeking for the open position.

My message here is simple, if you want to be hired, you must present yourself as the ideal candidate.  You should enter the hiring situation with a positive attitude that is focused on understanding the job requirements and reflect interest in the hiring organization and the open position.  You can always reject a job offer, but the objective is to get the offer!  

Please comment in this bIog or email at mailto:glynjordan@gmail.com your experience in getting hired.

Thanks!

Glyn