Online Search - The Best Way to Find Your Ideal Job Vacancy

Thanks to the continuous growth of the internet, finding a job vacancy of your own satisfaction becomes very easy in modern society. A simple mouse click can provide you a large number of job positions for selection.

It is true that there are many other methods to find a job vacancy. For example, you can find the employment job lists through the classified segment of the newspaper; however, it deserves time to do. What is more, the small prints make it a tiring thing to do and you are restrained for where you live. For those who want to find jobs overseas, this method is not so accessible. Even though you can get the newspaper of your requirement, you have to spend a lot of time to find the ideal job vacancy.

While if you find the employment job lists through internet, everything becomes easier. You are allowed to possess your own membership accounts, free or chargeable. Though the free account has more limitation t than the latter one, it is enough to complete your personal information that is essential in finding an ideal job. Now, there are millions of people are using this method to find their dream jobs.

The details that you are asked to complete in the employment website include the personal contact information, your education and employment history. For verification purpose, you may be also asked to add a photo. After everything is settled, you are able to begin the job vacancy search through their search engine. The searching results will come out based on the job type, area of expertise, location, country, etc. Then, what you need to do for the interested job is to click the apply button and the resume will be automatically sent to the related employer.

Searching a job vacancy online is really convenient and effective. Moreover, the website is 24-hours available for you. Wherever you are and whatever time it is; you can do the search work to find your satisfying employment job lists. Finally, good luck!

Jane Ye

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Konten Social Media Mempengaruhi Pencarian Kerja

Jika dulu untuk mencari kerja harus memiliki cover letter dan CV yang memuaskan, kualifikasi yang sesuai, dan akses besar ke informasi lowongan kerja, maka saat ini ada tambahan satu hal yang juga harus diperhatikan, yaitu konten social media yang pernah dipublish untuk publik.

Mengapa hal ini menjadi satu penting yang harus diperhatikan? Sebuah penelitian yang dilakukan oleh CareerBuilder.com menunjukkan bahwa semakin banyak perusahaan merambah ke social media untuk melakukan background check terhadap calon karyawan mereka. Sebesar 45% dari perusahaan 'melongok' social media sebagai salah satu cara bahan pertimbangan atau screening terhadap calon karyawan. Sebuah peningkatan sebesar 100% setelah setahun sebelumnya hanya 22% dari perusahaan yang melakukan hal ini.

Bagaimana di Indonesia

Mungkin hal yang sama tidak terjadi di Indonesia. Rasanya belum terlalu banyak human resource department perusahaan yang berniat melakukan background check hingga ke social media. Kebanyakan masih melakukannya dengan bantuan referensi yang disertakan dalam surat lamaran. Akan tetapi mengingat besarnya pengguna situs jejaring pertemanan di Indonesia seperti Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace, YouTube, tinggal menunggu waktu hingga HRD mulai searching nama calon karyawannya di Facebook untuk menilai atau mengetahui lebih jauh tentang calon tersebut.

Penelitian tersebut juga menyebutkan bahwa sayangnya, para pencari kerja justru sering kali mengabaikan konten social media mereka, dengan pertimbangan bahwa tidak akan memberikan pengaruh bagi penilaian sebagai seorang karyawan. Well, they are proven wrong.

Pandangan Perusahaan

Beberapa alasan yang membuat manajemen enggan mempekerjakan calon karyawan karena konten social media mereka antara lain :

1. Kandidat memposting konten tentang kebiasaan minum atau menggunakan obat-obatan.

2. Kandidat menjelek-jeleknya perusahaan tempat ia bekerja dulu.

3. Kandidat membuat komentar yang berbau SARA atau diskriminatif

4. Kandidat berbohong tentang kualifikasinya.

5. Kandidat memposting informasi dari perusahaan tempat ia pernah bekerja.

So, what should you do?

Lalu bagaimana dengan Anda yang sedang dalam proses mencari kerja? Apakah Anda harus ‘puasa’ update status dan memajang foto-foto di akun Facebook? Atau berhenti Twitting sementara sampai ada kepastian? Tentunya tidak sejauh itu. ‘Toh bersosialisasi di dunia maya adalah hak Anda. Rasanya Anda pasti setuju kalau sebenarnya selama kompetensi dan kinerja Anda memuaskan, pertimbangan berdasarkan kegiatan personal Anda tidak bisa dijadikan alasan untuk batal mempekerjakan Anda. Anda hanya perlu memperhatikan beberapa hal untuk menampilkan reputasi dunia maya yang positif, diantaranya:

1. Perhatikan album foto online Anda di Facebook, atau tempat lainnya. Hapus foto yang bisa merusak reputasi Anda.

2. Jangan memamerkan hal-hal negatif ke dunia luar. Fokuskan kepada hal positif, baik yang berhubungan dengan dunia professional maupun personal.

3. Cobalah untuk membuat grup khusus untuk profesi Anda atau bergabunglah dengan professional group yang ada di FB atau media lainnya. Ini salah satu cara menjalin hubungan dengan para pemimpin, rekruter atau sesama profesi.

4. Selektif menerima teman. Hanya karena orang meng-add Anda sebagai friend bukan berarti Anda harus selalu menerimanya. Anda tidak akan pernah tahu siapa dibalik nama di FB atau Twitter.

5. Jika Anda masih bekerja atau terikat dengan perusahaan tertentu, jangan membeberkan pencarian kerja Anda di dunia maya. Bukan tidak mungkin manajemen tempat Anda bekerja sekarang mengetahui hal tersebut dan menilai rendah loyalitas Anda.

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Preparing for Your 2010 Job Search; 5 tips to get you ready

Robert Half International

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The good news: You have a job. The bad news: You'd like to find a new one, and the current state of the economy has undermined your efforts.

You don't have to wait out the storm. You can take steps to prepare for your job search. By laying the groundwork now, you'll be well-positioned once the job market recovers, giving you a valuable edge.

Following are five tips to get you started:

1. Update your résumé. The most essential element of any job search is an up-to-date résumé. If you haven't touched your résumé in awhile, dust it off and make sure it highlights your most recent skills, areas of responsibility and accomplishments. Taking a little time over several weeks to work on this document is better than rushing to complete your résumé all at once. Keep in mind that this draft of your résumé will serve as a starting point. You'll want to customize it to each position for which you apply.

2. Keep your profile current. Your professional profiles on networking Web sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook serve as an informal résumé for recruiters, who are more frequently using these sites to locate talented candidates. Make sure your profile is complete and current. Also, consider taking advantage of the extra features many of these sites offer. For example, LinkedIn allows you to secure recommendations from members of your network for display on your page. Adding a few to your profile can help you stand out from the crowd.

3. Put your best digital foot forward. In a competitive job market, a polished professional reputation -- both online and off -- can make or break someone's chances of landing a coveted position. As a result, it's important to get a sense of your digital footprint, or the presence you have on the Web. Building a strong reputation online, or remaking a poor one, can take some time.

Start by searching for yourself on several search engines. If you discover unflattering information, such as an embarrassing picture from a college trip to Mexico, remove it or ask the person who posted the information to do the same. You also should adjust your privacy settings on social networking Web sites to ensure that personal details or photos are available only to the people you select.

4. Make new friends. The best time to expand your network of business connections is when you don't need a job. Reaching out to new contacts now allows you to nurture the relationships. Maintain regular communication with your contacts and offer your assistance as necessary. When you launch your own search and you're in need, they'll be willing to return the favor.

5. Prepare your references. You'll need several people with whom you've worked to sing your praises to prospective employers when your search begins. So why not start identifying and reaching out to these contacts now?

Although most hiring managers ask to speak to three to five individuals, you'll want to prep more people than this. Like your résumé, your reference list should be customized for each opportunity. That means you'll want to be able to call on people who can speak to several different aspects of your career -- for example, your work ethic, management skills or ability to work with diverse audiences.

Check in with former managers and peers to ask if they would be willing to recommend you if contacted by a hiring manager. If it's been awhile since you've connected with a potential reference, arrange to meet for coffee or lunch, or send a note along with an article you think the person would find interesting. Let each person know you'll contact him or her if a prospective employer has requested your references.

Although you can't control the economy, you don't have to be a passive observer. By preparing for your entry into the job market now, you'll be ready to take advantage of new opportunities as soon as they arise.

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