online databases to support Job hunters
In today’s world there are numerous resume databases on the web. Job hunters can now tap into giant online databases when launching a search prior to interviewing. There are three primary ways to job search electronically or online: Joblines, Bulletin Board Systems (BBS), and the Internet. Many employers today have their employment opportunities accessible through a simple phone call. You can also use the advanced Resume Caster feature in ResumeMaker to post your resume to all of the top career centers on the web for thousands of hiring employers to review. You can also use the Job Finder feature to search from among more than 1 million online-listed job openings for a specific job title in the state you specify. The data is all there, waiting for you.
- Public service announcements, which are sometimes called “PSAs,” are announcements made by TV and radio stations for nonprofit organizations. If you want your upcoming meeting announced on the radio, write a script that can be read in 15-20 seconds with the details of your meeting and either your phone number or your website URL. Public service announcements should be sent two to four weeks before your event. You can also send out public service announcements to remind people not to leave their dogs inside their cars on hot summer days, or to explain why a live baby chicken is not a good Easter gift. Be sure to attach a cover letter with your full contact information and some background information about your group.
- Promote yourself in unique ways. Promotion is creating an audience of potential employers and making them aware of your qualifications. There are many nontraditional ways to accomplish this task. For example, use electronic resume services to broadcast your resume. List yourself in appropriate trade association newsletters. Prepare 3 x 5 Rolodex cards that contain your name, address, and phone number on the front and your objective and skills from your resume on the back. Leave them behind wherever you go and give them to anyone who has reason to contact you later about a job.