Have the ‘X’ factor
In these trying times, it always pays to have an extra ‘umph’ in your job searching activities. Employers are becoming more discriminating, and are looking for prospective employees who have a little something extra to offer.
One of the ways to get noticed more is through LinkedIn, an online professional networking site. It’s just like MySpace or Friendster, except that all the contacts you have are professional contacts. They in turn give you more access to part time jobs, full time work, and the like. And with LinkedIn’s recommendation feature, you can receive recommendations from former employers who liked your work for them.
Another thing is to have a good portfolio. Try to pick the best of your previous work and have them ready should anyone ask to see them. Employers who you can get interested in you will appreciate the extra references and samples you send them.
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Time March 21, 2009 at 4:01 pm
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