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Other Listings of Professional Organizations to Use in Your Job Search
As I mentioned in my previous post, professional organizations in your chosen field can be great source of job leads and employer contacts. Here are two more sites (thanks again to Quintcareers.com for these links) that list professional organizations: WEDDLE's Association Directory allows you to browse organizations by field and industry. That's especially helpful because organization namesUsing Professional Associations to Find Job Opportunities
Recently, I started a contract with the Kauffman Foundation that I got through a source you may not have considered in your job search - a professional association. The first time I attended the Kansas City chapter of The International Association of Business Communicators I met a representative from LandaJob Advertising Staffing Specialists. We talked at the luncheon -- I followed up with aGetting Your Resume Noticed: Personalize, Personalize, Personalize
This week, I listened as the director of recruiting for a technology contractor and the vice president of a manufacturing firm talked about their frustrations with the resumes and cover letters they receive and what resumes got their attention. The first thing they noticed about candidates: Whether the resume and cover letter were generic or actually tailored to the company and the positionHow to Get Free Company Contact Information for Job Leads
You know the dilemma -- you're supposed to make personal contacts when you apply for the job, personalize the resume and cover letter for the hiring manager, follow up with phone calls, target companies for information gathering. Sure, great advice, but where do you get the contacts? There's a new online resource for sharing company contact data called Jigsaw. You can search for companies andOn Vacation
I'm on vacation until September 11. I will resume posting articles when I return. Happy job hunting!Terry Matz's Page
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