Useful Resources for Job Hunting

This morning, I was live on SIRIUS XM taking career questions on job hunting strategy.  I hit on several key resources for those looking for work in case you missed it:

RESUME & INTERVIEW RESOURCES:

--ResumesDoneWrite.com - For those looking for a professional resume writer, Debra Wheatman can help.  Deb and I worked together at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia where she was a recruiter.  From Deb I've learned that every well-written resume has a summary section (a compelling statement about who you are and what you do) and a core skills section (with the key competencies you posses that make you a great fit for the job.)

--Cover Letters - If you want to write a great cover letter, check out this NY Times article called, "A Cover Letter is Not Expendable."  You'll learn that sending a hard-copy second submission of your resume and cover letter can increase your chances of landing an interview.

JOB HUNTING RESOURCES FOR THOSE WHO WANT FLEXIBILITY: 

--Momcorps.com - staffing firm specializing in contingency, project and permanent positions for talented professionals looking for a flexible corporate work environment.

--FlexibleExecutives.com - catering to flexible career opportunities for people in various fields from marketing, to human resources, to finance, law and project management to name a few.

Comment below on your job hunting experience and share any useful job hunting resources you've found.  And if you've been struggling with your job search, don't go it alone.  I can help with one-on-one coaching or by answering your question live on  my SIRIUS XM radio show every Wednesday at 4pm EST.  Just call in at 1-866-675-6675 and get specific advice for your situation.  

If your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt! - Henry J. Kaiser

 

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Additional thoughts from Maggie:

Virtual firms are also a great resource for flexible careers. Below is a list of organizations that use flexible consulting models to deliver services to clients. Maybe it could work for you:
Inspire Human Resources - HR
Mavens and Moguls - Marketing
Metal Creative - Advertising agency
Joanne Sternlieb - Law firm
Operations Strategy Consulting - Six sigma, efficiency experts
MTL Communications - Public relations
GMarie Group - Training
Exclusively RNs - Nurses
Secretaries in Israel -Virtual assistants
Sparks Consulting - Finance
Blue Star partners - Organizational development

I would also like to suggest that Jobspace India is a great jobs resource for anyone looking for work in India. It is free for both job seekers and employers, and is very easy to use. Take a look!

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