Job Search Strategios (was Re: Save our jobs.)

Wed Feb 27 12:09:12 PST 2002

On Wed, 27 Feb 2002, Ray Wong wrote:
> Now, do any of those who HAVE found work care to share any tips for what's
> worked?  I think those out of work already know what hasn't. :rolleyes:

I'm still sorting out getting a job - but I've gotten the best response
rate from (relatively) personal contact.

It's been very frustrating to discover that a lot of companies aren't
bothering with auto-responders on their 'jobs@' mailboxes. I suspect
that it's an aspect of the same thing, but companies seem to be very
poor at keeping people up to date and notified _if_ they interview. Of
course, some sort of more 'personal' contact seems to improve that
condition dramatically ;>

As far as job sites go, I've found that DICE is almost entirely head
hunter postings, with a great deal of repetition - Monster's not bad,
and I'd like to shake someone at Guru, as they're spamming all the other
job sites with adverts (non-specific) for themselves.

Craigslist is a good source, as usual.

It seems very important to have excellent presentation these days - which
means a good resume, a good cover letter, and good interview skills - and
tailoring your presentation for each company.

cheers!
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