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Job Hunting In 2009

(March 12, 2009)

In 2009, the job market will be full of contrasts: some industries will be eviscerated while others face shortages of workers. The good news is that despite the recession, there are still real jobs to be had. The bad news is that you may have to change fields to find one.

The trick to job hunting in 2009 will be to figure out how your skill-set can translate across industries, says Elaine Varelas, a managing partner at Boston-based outplacement firm Keystone Partners, so that you're not confined to searching one sector of the economy. "People are frustrated because it's taking them a while to assess the job market," she says. "They'll have to figure out other things they can - and want - to do." Successful job-seekers will be the ones who can figure out how to take skills learned in one kind of job and translate them into assets in others.

Here are the top eight areas where work can be found in 2009:

Read more at Fast Company.

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(March 11, 2009)

eHire announced the Pilot launch of its ground-breaking job-matching technology. Access to the platform is free for the first 5,000 job seekers during eHire's Pilot program. Job seekers can use promo code TRPR1 to register for free.

Getting The Word Out

(March 10, 2009)

The Fresh Air Fund is accepting applications for counselors for this coming summer of '09. We hire staff members with a wide range in some pretty amazing fields. We are looking for college-aged men and women who love to work with children. Since 1877, The Fresh Air Fund has been giving inner-city children the joy of a summer vacation with volunteer host families and at Fund camps, creating unforgettable memories and fresh possibilities.

Contact the Fresh Air Fund.

Target Your Resume and Get Hired!

In order to maximize the impact of your resume for your targeted audience, you must first have a clear idea of what you want to

Pinpoint Your Goal

Before you begin, ask yourself these questions. Are you:

Making a lateral move?
Seeking a promotion?
Career transitioning?
Pursuing admission into an academic program?

For numbers one through three above, the most effective way to begin targeting your resume is to search openings that appeal to you on job boards (Monster®, Yahoo! Hot Jobs®, CareerBuilderTM, etc.), internal company postings, or newspaper classifieds.

Match Yourself to the Job

When you look at a job listing, highlight the qualifications that are required and the duties that you would be expected to assume. Every match in terms of required qualifications and your experience should serve as a keyword in your resume.

Knowing how you match up to a potential position will provide focus, so that your resume can be tailored to your targeted audience. The more closely the content of your resume matches the content of these postings, the more likely you will be asked to interview. Be careful, though, not to simply repeat phrases found in a job listing. Your goal is to demonstrate your understanding of the role and your applicable experience.

A Note on Academic Resumes

Resumes provided to admission officers showcase your skills, professional experience, accomplishments, and academic history in much the same way as "job" resumes. The difference is that an admission resume will focus on what transitions well to the classroom, not to the workplace.

Keywords

Keywords can include industry-specific jargon or acronyms, such as the following:

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), for accountants
Series 7 licensing, for brokers
Initial public offering (IPO), for investment bankers
At-risk child, for social workers
Level 2 Training, for physicians
Intellectual property law, for attorneys
Triage, for nurses

General ledger, word processing, contract negotiations, benefits, payroll, closing (for sales people)
Catering services, new menu items, capacity planning (for chefs)
Logistics, quality assurance, advertising campaigns, product launches, staffing, training, orientations (for a marketing position)
Companies that employ scanners require a set number of hits on keywords before the hiring manager will personally review a resume. For that reason, it is always wise to incorporate as many keywords as possible into your resume.

By deciding what you want, and crafting your resume appropriately to reflect your goal, you will find that perfect job. Make sure to start by getting clear on what you want to achieve and review the qualifications that are required for a particular opening. Develop your resume around your particular wants and the needs of the hiring manager. You'll be glad you did!

About the Author

Darlene Zambruski is a Certified Resume Writer and Managing Editor of ResumeEdge.com. ResumeEdge provides resume writing and cover letter services to thousands of job seekers each year. Darlene has personally managed more than 10,000 resume transformations across more than 30 industries. Visit ResumeEdge.com to learn more.
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