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40 links for finding a new (and better) job

Posted Jul 23 2008, 08:52 PM by Karen Datko
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"Green Panda" at Green Panda Treehouse makes the onerous task of finding a job less like torture with "The best job hunt post: Top 40 links from the Web."

Green Panda is unemployed. She quit her job after being asked to take on additional work she believes she couldn't have handled in the time allowed. Respect issues and no additional compensation also entered into her decision. We're all benefiting from it: Her list has a wealth of information about starting your search, building a resume, finding jobs online and elsewhere, interviewing, and negotiating pay.

Click on her links and you'll find even more links. For instance, under "starting out," she links to our partner blogger The Dough Roller's "I-just-got-laid-off survival kit." There you'll find more links to help with resumes and job listings.

Another good post is Randall's "How to get your dream job" at Credit Withdrawal. It's especially valuable for people who've never looked for work via the Internet.

When it comes to cover letters and resumes, you don't necessarily have to reinvent the wheel. You can check out examples at Resume Resource and other sites on her list.

Interview topics include how to dress, how to interview effectively on the phone (distractions like barking dogs should be minimized), and Gather Little by Little's excellent "10 things not to do during an interview," which we've already featured here at Smart Spending.

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In addition to the above, Can I suggest a  post I recently wrote about on the related topic of knowing when you should be looking for a new job, based on your lack of interest in your current role. www.savingtoinvest.com/.../21-signs-that-you-are-losing-interest.html

I came up with 21 reasons, which include :

-  You cannot concentrate on a particular activity for more than an hour or without first having a caffeine induced buzz. This includes getting easily distracted by other's conversations or general office noise

- You look forward to the social interactions at work more than the actual work it self. This is reflected when everyone comes to you for the office gossip and management gripes, and you are more than happy to discuss and complain about how bad the current conditions are

- You actually look at the spam emails talking about made up jobs that look to be too true, like professional chocolate taster. All they want is your email and phone number, to put you on a master distribution list. This also extends to the excessive amount of time you spend on Linkedin or other professional networking sites, to see what your "connections" are doing. Networking is good, but not when it becomes your main activity while at work

I think once you have decided you have seen enough signs and have the economic capability, you should look for a new job and the links in your artcile are perfect for the next step.

AndyS (Posted 07.24.08 3:25 PM ) Report Abuse

Why not work for yourself and earn more money than a regular 9-5 job. Sell Avon go to www.yourAvon.com/adarbonne to learn more. Start your own business for only $10.00. No inventory required Sell first---pay later. earn up to 50% on product sales earn up to 12% on Unit sales.. Sell in person or on-line. Free web site & Free Training.

April (Posted 07.25.08 1:35 PM ) Report Abuse

Thank you for the mention! It was really helpful for me personally to find and read the articles. I'm grateful for the support other bloggers gave in getting this ready. If this helps anyone, then I met my goal. I know I got some great tips on polishing up my resume!

Green Panda (Posted 07.25.08 5:38 PM ) Report Abuse

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