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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Is It Time To Get A Job?

If you've been paying attention to the news lately, you may have noticed how many people are currently out of work. Thanks to the economic crisis, many people have lost their jobs or have had their hours reduced. You might be one of these people, in which case the following article can help you get a job.

Make sure to proofread your resume and send it through a spellchecker before you send it to anyone. The last thing you want is to have your resume thrown away because of mistakes that could have been prevented. Running it through the spellchecker is a good way to catch any mistakes that you may not have caught.

After an interview, be sure to pick up your phone when the company calls you back. And, if for some reason, you cannot answer, be sure to call them back right away. Waiting too long to return their call will have the company thinking you are not that interested in working for them.

Be careful when using an agency to help you find a job. While there are many trustworthy employment agencies out there, there are also many looking to take your money. To find out if you can trust a specific agency, look them up on the BBB or head to the Internet to look for reviews.

When you are at your interview, try to take some notes if possible. If you are not good with names, write down the name of the interviewer. When you follow up, you will need to direct your follow up to this person and refer to them by name. If you call and have any questions afterwards, these notes can be an invaluable resource.

Don't let the news reports discourage you. Yes, there are a lot of people out of work, and you may be one of them, but you don't have to be. You can rise from the ranks of the unemployed to get a job. Remember what this article has to offer and good luck job hunting.

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