Job Hunting: Quick steps to a new job

Are You Being "Spam Filtered" From A New Job?

2008-02-18T09:35:00.008-05:00

Suggestion #1
As a job seeker ....make it a habit to check your SPAM and TRASH FOLDERS.... AT LEAST ONCE A DAY!

Suggestion #2

Job Seekers: Double check your e-mail settings ...

BEFORE starting your job search

I've noticed a sharp increase in "un-delivered" e-mail messages. With the heightened focus on making our lives more "SPAM FREE", unfortunately for the job seeker, this is creating problems. When a job agent or employer is unable to reach you by e-mail you may have just missed another job interview! I'm seeing it every day. It's frustrating to have so many deserving candidates missing out on employment opportunites.

Conclusion: Be aware that due to "overly aggressive spam filtering settings" it is best to check and become familiar with your e-mail options. REMEMBER as a job seeker..... your priorities have changed. You may now want to actually hear from Company ABZ . Whereas before as a "gainfully employed person"... the spam filter was a useful tool, to help block out e-mail ads from Company ABZ.

Tip: Use a FREE Gmail Address

I suggest signing up for a free Gmail account especially if you want a reply from me. Although you still have to make it a habit to check your spam folder regularly, gmail appears to be the best solution, to date.

I've had the most difficulty sending APPLICATION FORMS from Surejobsnetwork.com to: AOL, hotmail,msn and yahoo accounts.

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HOTMAIL USERS:
Before continuing it is important to note: Your 'JUNK FOLDER" is located in the window to your LEFT below "Inbox". Do Not...I repeat DO NOT click on the Junk displayed at the top of the page . I find this poor design by Hotmail can be confusing to new users and may also damage the reputations of innocent businesses.
Three Things to Check:
1.Check your E-Mail Options Settings Incorrect settings can immediately delete e-mail you may want to read! If your options are set to receive messages from only your personal contacts.... EVERYTHING ELSE may be recognized as "junk mail" or "spam" and become IMMEDIATELY DELETED! I urge you to check your e-mail settings carefully and frequently. Otherwise, your job search could be affected by those improper settings!

2. Check your Junk Folders on a regular basis ... daily if possible. In some cases you may only have 10 days before your "Junk Mail" is permanently DELETED. With the internet focused on reducing junk e-mail and spam, we are left to the mercy of machines to decide for us... what is "good mail" or "bad mail." Unfortunately for the jobseeker, this is resulting in lost job opportunities.

3. Add the addresses or URL's of potential agencies and employers to your CONTACTS listing as soon as possible,so that future messages will arrive in your regular mail...and not in your junk folder.

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Step by Step: Changes to Options
Below are settings from my hotmail account, but since versions vary.. use this is only for a rough guide.
For Hotmail Users
1.Click on "OPTIONS" ...........located on the top,right-hand corner of the screen
2. Go to the bottom of the page and click on 'MORE OPTIONS"
3. On the OPTIONS PAGE you will see:

JUNK E-MAIL Filters and reporting
Select the filter level you want to apply to incoming messages:
I recommend you select: LOW

Delete junk e-mail
I recommend you select: LATER (this gives you 10 days before deletion) *

Report junk messages
I recommend: DON'T REPORT

SAFE AND BLOCKED SENDERS
Under Safe sender:
ADD : surejobsnetwork.com
ADD: adachi.ca
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IN SUMMARY: It's important to note that UNLESS an address has been added to your SAFE Sender list...YOU MUST CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL ON A REGULAR BASIS.
While you are looking for a new job , I highly recommend making it a habit to check your junk and spam folders....EVERY DAY and of course double check that the" delete junk e-mail" is set to LATER. which gives you 10 days before deletion!
employment solutions
http://adachi.ca
http://www.employmentparadise.com

P.S Once you have made the necessary adjustments,send me an e-mail and
I'll RE-SEND the e-mail containing the application to you.

Broaden Your Job Seeking Strategies

2008-02-08T15:01:00.000-05:00

Is Your Method Working For You?

We often get caught in a rut...using a single method to hunt for a new job. It's easy to simply go to popular job websites and use the "seek and apply" method, meanwhile ignoring more effective techniques .

If you find yourself spinning your wheels ..... it might be time to check out this book:

The HIDDEN JOB MARKET - David R. Portney

"If you don’t know how to tap into the hidden job market, you’re in for a long, painful job search.

Studies by Harvard and U.S. Dept. of Labor found most jobs never reach the attention of the general public. And worse, most job seekers spend 80% of their time using methods that only turn up 20% of available jobs.
Wake up: traditional job search techniques are outdated and ineffective. Even the internet is not uncovering the best jobs out there. Stop spinning your wheels: discover exactly how to tap into the hidden job market. Find tons of terrific jobs no one else knows about, and get hired much more quickly."

Don't let this happen to you!

2008-02-07T19:30:00.000-05:00

A song I wrote about someone who didn't
find a job in time!
As a singer-songwriter I wrote this song a few years ago and thought
it might help as a motivational tool for those procrastinators out there!

It's a big file so please be patient to listen to it:
Click on the link to listen to : No Home...No More by Uncle Stan
http://web.ncf.ca/eo092/public_html/NO_HOME_NO_MORE.mp3

Job Killers

2008-02-04T11:54:00.000-05:00

Typos and Spelling Mistakes
As a job agent, reviewing several resumes each day, I'm amazed at the large number of job seekers who are "disqualified" simply because they did not proof read their resume, cover letter or application form!

It's sad to see well qualified candidates, having their applications rejected due to carelessness.
Spend the extra few minutes to proof your own work.... or if "spelling" is your weakness, seek
outside help.

Step #3

2008-02-03T16:21:00.000-05:00

Gathering Job Hunting Tools

If it's been a while since your last job search, it might be time to fine-tune your skills and pick up some useful tips. I have gathered a few Job related books you may want to check out at http://adachi.ca/bookstore.html . Using the latest, audio book format, you will be able to quickly brush-up on resume writing, interviewing skills and more. If you don't have time to sit down to read ,download these mp3 or Window's media files to playback on your computer or portable player. Why not listen to some last minute advice ... while on the way to your interview!

Step #2

2008-02-02T10:07:00.000-05:00

Planning and Preparing
Digging out your old resumes to use as a reference is a good start. However, simply adding on the details from your last job, may not give you the best results. Especially if your last job hunt was 10 or 20 years ago!

To get you started on the right path, you may want to "build a new resume" by applying for a Free Basic Membership at EmploymentParadise.com.
Advantages:
- Displays other related job titles or careers you may be interested in.
- Provides a guide to the important elements you should include
- The ten pre-interview questions, will also help you learn more about where and what you really want to do in your next job. This is important, especially if you were unhappy in your previous job. Now is a great time to analyze the reasons why.

Warning: If are unable to answer these questions in a "positive manner" you may want to return to Step#1.

Step #1

2008-02-02T09:38:00.000-05:00

TAKE A BREAK

If you have recently joined the unemployed and it's financially possible .... do take some time off. Especially if you've left your previous job under "unpleasant circumstances."

Let's face it, you are probably not emotionally and mentally ready to produce positive results.

This sudden change from your daily routine is a major blow to the way you look at the world. Until you are ready to accept and control your "new situation", any anger,frustration or depression will show up as negativity in your resumes, applications and interviews.

Move to Step#2
when you have:
Positive Outlook
Acceptance of the Past
Confidence
Energy