Welcome to JobFinder

I have over 15 years proven success writing and producing résumés, cover letters, and self-marketing tools for all levels of professional, managerial, technical, and creative job seekers - from new graduates to high level executives. I work with my clients to help them identify and achieve their goals and provide tips, tools, and support to assist them throughout the job search process. This blog is meant to provide another tool to help job seekers find jobs.

For more information visit my web site at www.aresumes.com.

Your questions and comments are welcome.

Thank you for visiting,
Arlene

Arlene Schwartz Personalized Résumé Service
3996 Cardinal Road
Akron, OH 44333
330-666-5858
aresume@roadrunner.com
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What Makes A Job Search Successful? (Part 2)

MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2007

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

To make sure that your job search is a success:

• Network with as many people as you can to gather information and job leads.


• Before your interview, research and collect as much information as you can about your potential employer, the position, and the needs of the company (the Internet can be a great tool for this).


• Dress professionally in a suit and wear minimal jewelry and cologne.


• Whether you are a man or a woman, give a firm handshake when you arrive and when you leave and use good eye contact.


• Let the employer know that you are really interested in the job and always speak in terms of how you can benefit the company. Ask when you can expect to hear about the next step.


• Give your résumé to your references so they can reinforce what you have said.


• Send a handwritten thank you note that will make you stand out within 24 hours after the interview. Many of my clients have told me that they were told that this was thing that made the employer select them over other candidates.


• Follow-up with a phone call.


• Keep detailed records of all interviews, including the date, name of the company, address, name of the interviewer, e-mail address, and telephone number; any follow-up information; results.


• After you get the job, send a thank you note to everyone who has helped you with your job search.


• Never assume that the job is yours and continue interviewing until you have a written contract.

For more information on networking, interviewing, rferences, and sending thank you notes visit www.aresumes.com

What Makes a Job Search Successful?

12/29/06
As the New Year approaches, many of you will be thinking about or actively searching for new jobs. So, what makes a good job search? You need to think of looking for a job as a job; research, plan, develop and secure tools that make you stand out; and be persistent:

• Develop an effective résumé that focuses on your skills and achievements, not your duties or responsibilities. Use numbers and percentages whenever possible to quantify your accomplishments.
• Create a layout that is easy to read with fonts no smaller than 11-12 points.
• Proofread, have someone you trust proofread, and proof it again.
• Never send a résumé without a specific cover letter on matching letterhead.
• Take the time to research companies and positions.
• Make a list of targeted companies.
• Identify the name, title, address, e-mail, and phone number of the person who would be your immediate manager or boss.
• Use the telephone and call whenever possible.
• Don't rely too heavily on the Internet and think twice before posting your résumé on job boards (you take the risk of identity theft and aggravation from unwanted solicitations.)
• Send your résumé and cover letter as an attachment and / or ASCII file, but also send it by snail mail on good quality 24-32lb. linen paper (I prefer a white embossed linen paper).
• Follow up with a phone call and try to secure an interview.

To be continued in next blog.

For more information visit www.aresumes.com or call 330-666-5858

JobFinder Blog

12/28/06
Welcome to the the beginning of my blog. This is my opportunity to share some thoughts, ideas, tips, and suggestions to help you with your job search. The last year was a good one for the economy but I am hoping that 2007 will be a better year for the job market. Although job finding has been better in some regions of the country, it has still not picked up in states like Ohio. Even in some states with an increase in jobs, many are lower paying in the retail and service sectors.

If you know of any positions and want me to post them on my blog, please e-mail me at aresume@roadrunner.com.