Employment Search

Looking for a job?  Don’t try and do it alone.  The maze you’ll have to zig zag through to get your foot in the door is unprecedented. Skills needed  most often start with a computer screener.  You’re chances are shot right off the bat if you don’t know this.  What can you do?  Learn about applicant tracking systems and tools to speak the same language to give yourself half a fighting chance.  To start, check out this article http://www.cio.com/article/2398753/careers-staffing/5-insider-secrets-for-beating-applicant-tracking-systems.html by CIO highlighting what it is and 5 easy steps to significantly improve your chances.

Next use Googles “Wordle” http://www.wordle.net/create to highlight your entire resume and see which words stand out.  Tweak it to match the job description where those words are highlighted in abundance and with the largest print.  Imagine this as a computer’s vision when looking over your resume to distribute to HR or hiring manager.

If your in nonprofit or even if you’re not within the nonprofit environment, the employment tips and resources within Nonprofit People & Systems, are extremely useful!!

Another great resources is The Muse.  You’ll gain continuous insight on who’s hiring, which start up companies are looking for talent nationally, and useful information about today’s marketplace.

The National Association of Home Builders has information about learning to become a Certified Aging in Place Specialists, three required courses will be taking place in NJ on October 23rd, 24th and 25th.  Take a look at their website for additional certifications like becoming a Certified Graduate Associate.

More to follow shortly!!  Happy Hunting!!