Didn't Get The Job?

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Don't Panic:

There might still be hope. Sometimes a company offers the job to someone else, but they don't accept it. And that process can take a little time. They offer the job, the person takes a few days to think about, they get back to the company telling them they don't want the job, and the company has to re-assess their applicants now that their top choice has changed his or her mind. 

Re-Energize:

This is a tough time for you. Take a day off from job hunting. Go window shopping, go for a drive, or an inexpensive night out with friends.. Recharge your batteries. One day away from your job search likely won't hurt your chances to find another job. And it might do wonders for your self-esteem, your energy, and your drive to continue.

Re-Evaluate:

Go over the interview in your mind. Don't do it as a critique of yourself, but look at it in a constructive way. Try to remember the questions they asked you and how you replied them. Is there anything that you missed that would have really helped showcase your skills? Did you ramble on because you were nervous? Work on those skills with a friend by role-playing the interview. The more comfortable you are, the better you will do next time. Remember to take other things into consideration too. Were you dressed properly for the interview? Were you prepared by knowing your skills and work history? Were you confident? The good news is that you can work on all of this before your next interview. There are lots of places online and off where you can gain helpful interview tips and suggestions. Check them out.

Stay Positive:

Try to see the interview that didn't succeed in getting you a job as a life experience. It might not seem like it now, but you're gaining more experience doing interviews, and each time you do another one, you should be more and more comfortable. You will have experience in answering their questions and you will know your past work history inside out. Try to see it as practice for the job you really want. Every interview you have takes you one step closer to finding a job while giving you a chance to practice your interviewing skills.

Don't be hard on yourself. Nearly everyone at some point or another has been in your situation. The trick is to stay positive and forge ahead.

Don't Give Up:

Hit the job fairs, check out the newspapers and the job ads online, and network. If you want to find a job, you must apply. And applying to as many jobs as you can that you are interested in and qualified for is your best chance at getting a job.

Feel Like Your Career is at a Standstill

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If you feel like you aren't getting the satisfaction you used to from your career, or that you aren't advancing the way you want to, here are some suggestions on jump-starting a stalled or slow-moving career.

Go Back To School:
One of the best ways to get ahead at work is to build your skills. Going back to school can help you achieve that. Decide on which skills would benefit you in your current job or speak with your manager about what skills they look for when granting promotions. Does your company value project management skills, language skills, time-management skills? Find out. Often, employers will pay for continuing education classes that benefit the company. You can take these courses at a local college, university, online, or by correspondence.

Ask for Opportunities:
By asking for opportunities to advance, you can jumpstart your career. Sometimes we aren't given the opportunity to shine in our daily tasks. Ask your supervisor for extra responsibilities or assignments. Make sure you ask for tasks that will highlight your skills, that aren't beyond your abilities, and that will help you advance.

Be Pro-Active:

Talk to your supervisor or manager about the possibilities for advancement. Find out how they see your position evolving, what others before you in your current job have gone on to do. Ask for honesty. If it becomes clear that your job is a dead-end, you'll have some choices to make. If the possibility for advancement exists, make sure your supervisor knows you are motivated and eager to move up.

Network:
By networking, you can find out what other opportunities exist for those in similar positions as you. What have others done to move ahead? Networking can help your career in many ways. You can find a mentor to guide and support you, new clients, new friends, and resources to help you develop your career.

Re-Evaluate:
Could it be possible that you don't want to jumpstart your stalled career? Consider what other challenges you'd like to accomplish and decide how you can use your current skills to achieve them. Some soul-searching might be in order to help you find your passion and a career that you'll truly enjoy.

How to Use Social Networking to Land a Job NOW

By Sherrie Madia

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Whether you're new to the workforce, or newly unemployed, today's job search is quite different from the job search environment of even five years ago. While the job market is tight, job hunters have more opportunity than ever before to find a job by employing an online strategy to enable targeted and efficient job search. If you're a bit uncertain about the online space, have no fear. If you can shop online, or navigate the web, you can use social media to find a job NOW.

REVERSE ENGINEER YOUR JOB SEARCH

Rather than sending resumes en masse, social networking enables job seekers to plant content seeds strategically in places where human resources will likely be. Today's corporate hiring decisions are more critical than ever, so human resource representatives must make careful hires-This means they are likely to be more diligent in exploring credentials. This spells opportunity for job seekers who are able to establish themselves as thought leaders or experts in their chosen field. To position yourself as this valuable candidate, give your expertise freely by posting insightful comments on blogs, or by answering questions on LinkedIn. People will appreciate this value and will tend to return the favor by thinking of you when a job opening arises.

SOCIAL MEDIA SAVVY IS AN ADDED SKILL TO SHOWCASE

When using social networking for job search, you build both your online presence, and a set of skills that employers will find valuable. Your ability to write with clarity in a blog, showcase photos and video, tweet effectively, and so forth makes you that much more attractive to recruiters. So rather than using your skills for vacation photos or the well-made video for friends and family alone, try applying these skills on behalf of your job search. Regardless of job type, company size, or industry, every company today needs employees who are skilled in social media. Therefore, those who bring industry expertise and social media savvy have the distinct advantage in the job market.

START WITH YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE

According to Coremetrics (2010), 75% of companies require recruiters to research job applicants online, so you'll want to be sure you know what they'll find. Start with a Google search on your name. Many job seekers are (a) surprised to find they even have a presence; and (b) surprised by the content that floats to the surface-that photo from Facebook meant for friends alone, or the negative comment you offered on a blog two years ago. When possible, remove content that doesn't align with the image you want to project. If you find that you don't have an online presence, start by determining where you'd like to work, and the image you'd like to project. Then, position yourself as an expert in your industry. The key is to be authentic, so be sure that the image you are projecting is sustainable. That is, if you present yourself as a rock star online, be prepared to be that rock star on the interview as well. The key: Be realistic, and work to highlight-not overhype-the skills that you have.