Bob

they probably have...

psb182

I have found the best way to get a job is having a mindset that you don't really need it.......with that attitude your posture and everything about you is more relaxed and it gives off an impression that you are not easilly flustered and can handle many situations........and if just for a figure you want 85K then tell em your looking to get 100k ........belive me MANY MANY companys need YOU more than you need them

Elvira

The cologne is a good idea but the rest is frankly immaterial.

As long as you use green ink on purple stationery, of course.

mandpete

I have just been offered my first job over here and I didn't even have to write a resume, someone approached me about it.

It would only be temporary from January until April but at least it's a start and fits in with my kids. I have to go on a training course in December and depending on how it goes I will be inspecting pre-schools. I am really excited and nervous about it at the same time.

rincewind

A good IT site is Dice.com.

Also, check out a CraigsList.org site in your area. I had an interview from a job I found on there and was offered the position after I took another one (but they were paying less so it wasn't all bad ).

Great idea LionHeart. I'd speak to the BE owners and get a topic on this. I know I could have used it a year ago.

gruffbrown

I'm 46, slightly mad, have no qualifications of note, I'm a borderline alchoholic and don't like mornings... Thank F**k, I'm self employed

evoal2003

Do you need an apprentice???

Leslie

I find that licking my lips frequently during an interview is very helpful. However, if the interviewer is a woman, I lick her lips.

NC Penguin

Could you clarify where the lips are located on the person?



NC Penguin

ScousePete

oo er, missus!

Shish kebab

I have just got a new job. Start Monday in management and I got it through monster.com. I found them to be good and when I posted my resume I got a lot more contacts calling me than I did using the other sites. Also when I applied for the job I got a call.

When writing a resume don't put your hobbies or interests on it or that you have a drivers licence and your marital status if they want to know that they will ask you keep it to your skills and achievements.

I agree with the linkedin.com I didn't find that one any good at all.

Lord Lionheart

Congratulations. I was offered a position this week, unfortunately it was a lot less money than I made in my last position, which is a shame as it was only 2 miles away. I have some other irons in the fire and am looking for the right position rather than just a position.The problem I'm having is;

a. I was in very niche business which required specialty knowledge.
b. My experience lies in Intl. markets, most of the jobs I have went for look for experience and contacts in domestic US markets
c. I was relatively well paid, once you get in the higher salary range, the competition is stiffer and there are less jobs??

Couple of other links not already posted are ;

http://www.indeed.com/

http://www.theladders.com/ - this one requires a fee to use all the features??

Lion in Winter

You do have to sell yourself in this country, esp. on the cv, in a way that is totally against the culture of those of us who grew up in the UK. Grit your teeth and do it. You have to blow your own horn and list your "achievements". Do not expect the potential employer to deduce them or even ask you about them. They expect you to take the lead in that; it's considered a sign of confidence and of interest in the job.

Bob

That's cool...nice one on the job

monster...well i guess it depends on what your looking for....hasn't done me or anyone i know any good, but it's a big enough site to be handy for others

and linkedin...well it has been good for finding names for letters and emails, but other than that, it really hasn't been of any use...but if anyone uses it, send me an invite because i'll give anything a go *l*

Lord Lionheart

Just had yet another call from an insurance company. When I asked him what the salary was ( knowing full well there isn't one), he explained that most jobs offer money for in exchange for hours whereas his company offered a career ...........Just shut the f**k up with your BS sales pitch