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References that get you the job

References that get you the job
Abridged: Diversityinc.com

NEWARK, NJ -- Your resume is stellar. You used your network wisely. You landed the interview for your dream job and you nailed it. So why didn't you get the offer? It may be that your references were an afterthought, rather than part of your plan.

In today's competitive market, you need to be as meticulous in choosing your references as you are in every other part of your career, says Tony Jenkins, vice president of cultural competence and diversity systems for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida. "Make it a part of your broader message in looking for opportunities either within the same company or moving from another organization. Build your references into your entire branding of yourself and what you want to achieve out of your career."

Choose somebody that's going to know not only your level of skill and competency but can also speak to your ability to think on the fly. A strong reference will be able to talk about the value you will bring to the job. Job seekers need to be very comfortable with reaching out to individuals that they have had working relationships with that have seen them deliver outstanding results or they have seen them or observe them accomplishing a great deal, even if that person is a peer rather than a boss.

Tip #2: One-stop resume posting...

Taken from The Career News

One-stop resume posting on 80 job boards & niche sites
Staff Writer, The Career News

LOS ANGELES, CA -- Niche communities are growing because they attract career-minded professionals and job seekers by providing highly-relevant content and jobs. And even though the job market is very competitive right now, there are still millions of jobs being offered by hiring managers who search the top career sites and niche job boards. Sure it may take some time, but posting your resume on these websites will give you better exposure than your competition!

If you want the benefit of maximum exposure, but don't want to spend 60 hours researching and filling out website forms, consider letting a service like Resume Rabbit do the work for you. With this service, you fill out one easy form and in about 15 minutes you'll be posted on up to 80 career websites like Monster, Job.com, CareerBuilder, Net-Temps, Dice and more. A comprehensive list of all the sites they post to is on their home page.

If confidentiality is a concern, use Resume Rabbit's new confidentiality feature. Your resume can be seen, however, no one will see your name, street address, phone number or even your current company name. Whether you do it by hand or use a service like Resume Rabbit, creating accounts on all the best career websites will give you access to millions of jobs and exposure to 1.5 million employers and recruiters daily. Try Resume Rabbit today!

Resume Tip #1 - From "The Recorder Online"

How to write a formidable resume
Abridged: The Recorder Online

NORWALK, CT -- At this very moment, you may be questioning the next step in life; that could mean attempting to find the career that best suits you for a lifetime or something that will be short-term. Either way, it is in your best interest to be prepared with a resume that has a well defined objective that's clear and concise. Here are a couple of tips that'll hopefully make your resume writing experience a positive and uplifting one.

The main objective or summary statement is the bread and butter of your actual resume document. The objective outlines and introduces the rest of your resume, discussing your career objectives along with the job that you are seeking. It sets the tone and is the first piece read by the hiring manager. Pay attention to what you say, and how you say it.

Having a solid structure in your paper is a very important aspect. It is vital that you do not have any random twists or turns, or random run on sentences. It doesn't have to be ridiculously in-depth, but very basic, bare elements. At its simplest, your resume should contain facts like your complete contact information, software skills, education details, work experience, activities and references.

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