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Career Resources
Day seven of “How to Find Your Dream Job, Even, in a Recession”, explores “The Secret of Resourcefulness”. One of the most important things necessary in any process of finding your dream job, is in knowing what resources you have available. As a result of the internet, there are so many amazing resources at our disposal that it can be overwhelming. Therefore we cover this area with great detail in within the Dream Job Online Coaching System. Here are a few links to resources that will be invaluable to you as you use them in your Dream Job search.
Super Job search Engines
- These are the latest technology search engines designed to maximize your search capabilities. You no longer have to search through one job database at a time, these next generation search engines search through all of the job boards and the open web to bring back the results you need. Find out the secrets for using these tools like a headhunter in the book, “How to Find Your Dream Job, Even in a Recession”.
Additional Search Engines
- These are search engines that will help fortify your search, especially when you do the exercise in the book to find 50 companies using my Social Networking Secret in day 7.
Professional and Social Networks
- There are now a number of Professional Social Networks and Social Networks emerging on the internet. They all have the power to connect you to vast numbers of people unlike any other time in history. Learning to use these networks is the difference between you and your dream job. In the Dream Job Online Coaching System, I teach a video course and share some of my “Trade Secrets” on how to use these social networks to build relationships and find a job. (On the menu bar to TheFriendZone.Tv website, I give my top picks in networks, simply click on the link and join my network – I have millions of connections already).
LinkedIn: LinkedIn is a popular networking site where alumni, business associates, recent graduates and other professionals connect online.
Ecademy: Ecademy prides itself on "connecting business people" through its online network, blog and message-board chats, as well as its premier BlackStar membership program, which awards exclusive benefits.
Ryze: Ryze lets members organize contacts and friends; upcoming events; and even job, real-estate and roommate classifieds.
YorZ: This networking site doubles as a job site. Members can post openings for free to attract quality candidates.
Xing: An account with networking site Xing can "open doors to thousands of companies." Use the professional contact manager to organize your new friends and colleagues, and take advantage of the Business Accelerator application to "find experts at the click of a button, market yourself in a professional context [and] open up new sales channels."
Facebook: Facebook is no longer just for college kids who want to post their party pics. Businesses vie for advertising opportunities, event promotion and more on this social-networking site.
Care2: Care2 isn't just a networking community for professionals: It's touted as "the global network for organizations and people who Care2 make a difference." If your business is making efforts to go green, let others know by becoming a presence on this site.
Gather: This networking community is made up of members who think. Browse categories concerning books, health, money, news and more to ignite discussions on politics, business and entertainment. This will help your company tap into its target audience and find out what they want.
MEETin.org: Once you've acquired a group of contacts in your city by networking on MEETin.org, organize an event so that you can meet face-to-face.
FastPitchNetworking.com: Fast Pitch! is a one-stop shop for a business professional to network and market their business.
Tribe: Cities like Philadelphia, Boston, San Francisco, New York and Chicago have unique online communities on tribe. Users can search for favorite restaurants, events, clubs and more.
Ziggs: Ziggs is "organizing and connecting people in a professional way." Join groups and make contacts through your Ziggs account to increase your company's presence online and further your own personal career.
Plaxo: Join Plaxo to organize your contacts and stay updated with feeds from Digg, Amazon.com, del.icio.us and more.
NetParty: If you want to attract young professionals in cities like Boston, Dallas, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Orlando Fla., create an account with the networking site NetParty. You'll be able to connect with qualified, up-and-coming professionals online, then meet them at a real-life happy-hour event where you can pass out business cards, pitch new job openings and more.
Networking For Professionals: Networking For Professionals is another online community that combines the Internet with special events in the real world. Post photos, videos, résumés and clips on your online profile while you meet new business contacts.
Virtual Jobs and Job Boards
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