Need to Find a Job?

Finding a job in today’s economy is very tough.  Employers have their pick from the cream of the crop and are no longer seeking the fresh, young college grad.  Why would they when they can hire an experienced person with impressive credentials for the same amount of money?  Employers know people are desperate and are willing to take jobs they ordinarily wouldn’t have dreamed of interviewing for in the past.  They also know these people will stick around for a while because the job market isn’t going to get any better for the next few years to come.  Companies are laying off many of their “worker bees” so having a few highly experience people to do the work of ten will greatly benefit their business.  The big question is how does the job applicant find the right employer and vice versa?  Searching for jobs on Monster.com or Careerbuilder.com just aren’t going to cut it.  They are getting an overwhelming amount of resumes and the chances of your resume actually being read is slim.  The only way to find these coveted jobs are through the people you know.  A good way to find these important contacts is via Internet social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or Plaxo.  These sites allow you to get to know people you wouldn’t otherwise meet.  By simply posting “What are you doing,” you are essentially letting other people in to your world.  These sites will allow you to post blogs, photos, videos and the URL to your website.  All of these things help a potential employer get to know what type of person you are as well as your job experience.  Personality goes a long way in attracting employers and is just as important as your job experience, sometimes more important.

Beginners are usually skeptical and have a difficult time understanding how the Internet social networking sites can help them, but I recommend you keep an open mind and try to see the big picture.  As a Realtor in the Tampa Bay area, it is a very effective tool in my business in getting to know potential buyers and sellers as well as colleagues around the nation.  It is so easy and most of all, it’s a lot of fun!

For more information, please contact me at info@buytampafl.com

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