How to Get a Job
Working at a good, stable and enjoyable job is very important and there are specific tips on how to make these important decisions. Create a powerful resume and make a good salary with tips from this free video series on how to make successful career decisions.
Series Summary
Since the advent of the Internet, individuals beginning a job search have a wealth of resources available when the time comes to look for new or different employment opportunities. In many ways, job hunting has been totally revolutionized as online classifieds, resumes on the web and the pure immediacy of a so-called live job search help both employers and potential employees find the information and positions they need more quickly and easily. Though the modern job market has changed a lot in the last 10 to 15 years, there are still undeniable elements to a job search that haven't and won't change regardless of technology's advances. Having an easy to read and informative resume, being able to research a job and negotiate with a potential employer, and taking advantage of a network of friends, associates and potential employers are still very important skills that every job hunter (and employee) should feel comfortable with and work to maintain. In this free video clip series, an experienced career consultant will discuss not only the ways in which technology and the Internet can assist you on your job search, but will also cover more traditional topics such as networking techniques, tips for doing research and familiarizing yourself with a company's product and business identity prior to an interview, techniques for making the most of an interview with a potential employer and the importance of setting goals during the hunt for employment. Learn how to use your references, accomplishments, and networking skill set to the best use possible, find a job that is perfect for you and land the position without the stress and worry that typically comes along with a job hunt.- 1
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How to Build a Cover Letter
A cover letter is a quick description as to why this resume is better for a particular job position than all the other resumes, so having specific job position details in it is very important. Write a cover letter specific to each job application by using these tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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How to Counter a Salary Proposal After a Job Offer
Most salary proposals are negotiable and there are tips on how to correctly leverage for a higher amount of money. Negotiate a salary offer with advice on how to get perks such as air travel and a company car using advice from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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How to Conduct an Interview
Conducting a job interview requires professionalism, honesty, and a knowledge of people and the position for which they are applying. Hone interviewing skills by using a few of these tips from a career adviser in this free video such as smiling and shaking hands.
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How to Look for Jobs Online
There are many Websites such as collegerecruiter.com, campjobs.com, summerjobs.com and craigslist.org designed to help people find jobs and companies find employees. Discover the best Websites for a particular field of work with these tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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How Do I Construct a CV?
Most resumes that are titled curriculum vitae, or CV, are for professionals that are in the academic field. Incorporate the specifics of a CV resume by following the format in this free video from a career adviser here to help people get the job they want.
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How to Find a Salary for a New Job
SalaryExpert.com or Salary.com are two great Websites designated to informing people of expected salaries of particular job fields so people know what to expect when offered a salary. Know what salary amount to expect when being offered a job in a particular job from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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How to Plan for Life After College
Life after college may or may not involve the degree that the graduate has acquired, but planning is the first and most important step. Plan for life after college by looking at what is enjoyable to do right now by using advice from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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Finding a Job
The first question to ask when looking for a job is the type of job the applicant is looking for, such as entertainment, office related, computers, etc. There are many job search tools available for applicants such as temporary staffing agencies, the Internet and other tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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Creative Resume Writing
Creativity when writing a resume is important to separate it from the many other resumes submitted for a job position. Use a few of these creative resume writing tips to make a resume stand out in the crowd of applications, with advice from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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Choosing Careers
Aptitude Inventory Measurement Service (AIMS) is an option to help people choose a career path that is best suited for their personality. Consider things that are enjoyable to do, and find a way to get paid to do them with a few tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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How to Create a Portfolio
A portfolio is a documentation of an entire career of awards, recognitions and special projects that can be used to enter into a specific field of work. Create a personal portfolio with letters of recommendation, a reference sheet and other marketing materials using these tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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How to Make Money on the Side
Making extra money outside of a main career is a great idea for supplemental income and could involve another job or a hobby. Discover a few ideas and tips on how to make extra money outside of a main career with tips and advice from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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Applying for a Job
Job applications should be taken seriously, and filling them out with correct information, as well as specific details that make this application stand out, is an art form. Fill out job applications with tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance by following the instructions of the application, making it legible and addressing the value the applicant will bring to the company.
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Writing a Cover Letter for a Resume
A cover letter is a quick description about why one resume is better for a particular job position than all the other resumes, so having specific job position details in it is very important. Write a cover letter specific to each job application by using these tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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How to Make a Cover Letter
A cover letter is a quick description as to why this resume is better for a particular job position than all the other resumes, so having specific job position details in it is very important. Write a cover letter specific to each job application by using these tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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How to Find Jobs in Office Work
Finding a job in an office would begin by researching the type of business that would be enjoyable in which to work. Locate office work by using temporary staffing agencies or other tips and advice from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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How to Build a Resume
Building a resume starts at the top of the page with personal contact information that should be centered on the page and easy to read. Write a great resume filled with information pertaining to the job for which it is applied by using these tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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Writing Cover Letters for Resumes
A cover letter should have specific job position details in it, as well as specify why the applicant is a better fit for the job. Write a cover letter specific to a particular job application by using these tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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How to Dress Your Best on the Job
For every job, it is important to dress for the environment and the culture of that office. Set an example by dressing correctly for the type of job desired with tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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How to Complete a CV
A curriculum vitae, or CV, are for professionals that are in the academic field and there are specific details on how to complete one. Follow the correct format of writing a CV with advice in this free video from a career adviser here to help people get the job they want.
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How to Conduct a Job Interview
Conducting a job interview requires professionalism, honesty and knowledge of people and the position for which they are applying. Hone interviewing skills by using a few of these tips from a career adviser in this free video such as smiling and shaking hands.
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How to Make a Printable Resume Online
Online resumes are becoming more and more popular today in the technology age, and having a printable resume online gives hiring companies immediate access to appropriate job applicants. Make sure to have a printable resume online with a cover letter by using tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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Fashion Resume Writing
A fashion, or fashion design, resume should demonstrate what the applicant has done in the field of fashion based on their accomplishments in this field. Write a professional and error-free fashion resume with current contact information at the top of the page by using these tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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How to Handle Recruiters Calling for Another Job
Some job recruiters will call applicants at work, where it is inappropriate to discuss other job offers. Learn what the best thing to do and say in that situation is with advice from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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How to Find Jobs in Your Area
When applying for a job, considering location is important because distant travel can change how desirable the position is. Take distance into account when applying for jobs by expanding the search radius with advice from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.
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