Online Resources for Job Seekers:
Useful Links
Linkedin.com: The social-networking site for professionals. Also consider using Facebook and Twitter for social networking.
Job-hunt.org: Information and links to thousands of employers and job search resources.
Meetup.com: Search for career network groups in your area, or start one.
Idealist.org: Non-profit site for trading resources and ideas. Includes jobs and career opportunities.
CareerBuilder.com: Jobs database with additional tools such as matching resume keywords with jobs.
HelpAReporter.com: Market your expertise on free PR site.
JibberJobber.com: Organize your job search.
HootSuite.com: Manage your Twitter, Facebook, Kindedlin and Ping.fm accounts with one app.
Plaxo.com: Organizes contacts, including social media.
Monster.com: Innovative job site with listings, resources and community tools.
SimplyHired.com: Powerful search engine with large online jobs database.
Vistaprint.com: Offers 250 free business cards.
VisualCV.com: Make your online resume distinctive.
Recommendation for Job Seekers:
- Pray for guidance.
- Get a marketing strategy.
- Prepare your elevator pitch - stating who you are and what you can do in a clear and memorable 30-second pitch. Get help with your resume.
- Make business cards - Use a phrase or image to give your cards personality and make sure they are appropriate for the industry you are targeting.
- Evaluate your personal network. Make a list of anyone who can serve as a contact for you.
- Create a profile on Linkedin.
- Be prepared to network - it is the key! You need to decide what you want to do, where you want to do it and what your strengths are.
Information from Bob Korzeniewsk, volunteer with the Career Network Ministry in McLean, VA, in the May 10, 2010 USA Today news article.

