The Candidate Advantage: Job Search Advice

Goldilocks & the 3 Job Postings

If it worked for Goldilocks, it will work for you. By interviewing for jobs that are a little to the left or to the right of what you want, you'll eventually find the one that's ..."juusssst right"!

There is just an overwhelming sea of jobs to swim through no matter where you look online. While you're making sure that you don’t drown in all of this by screening out opportunities, be careful not to fine tune your search too much or you'll miss out. Here's some advice on the more common filters applied ...

Keep it a secret!!

Confidential searches are a necessity for those who can't risk having their current employers find out they are looking to leave. Understand how to conceal your identity without handicapping your job search.

First of all, ask yourself this question....Do I mind if my current employer finds out I am looking?  If not, you don't have to hold back on anything. However, if this is a problem for you then there are some things you will want to do to avoid being caught by your current company.

The Inside Scoop

There is far more information available to you about a job than just the salary, location and qualifications needed. Having additional details about the job will give you a serious upper hand to sell yourself more effectively and demonstrate how much you've prepared for the interview.

And getting the "inside scoop" isn't that hard either. You just need to know where to look and what questions to ask before going into the interview.

Job Boards are everywhere!!

The disenchantment is growing towards the traditional boards and a new crop is rapidly emerging. Popping up on popular blogs and professional networking sites, they are creating fresh, new channels to view IT positions.

Job Boards: Old & New

A lot has changed in the last 5 years. (in other words...Monster is no longer your only option!). Take advantage of these newly emerging resources on the web.

Post-Acceptance Checklist

Time to celebrate getting your new job!! Not yet. Cut cord and close the loop on all your other activity to avoid sending the wrong message to your new employer.You'll also save yourself the headache that will come from leaving your self "active" on the market.

Desperate Measures!

Be selective in your search. Wallpapering the job market with your resume will not only make you look desperate, but you'll also have to deal with the headache of mismatched solicitations and referral confusion that come with this.

Skeletons in the closet

First, let's be clear about what things we'll help you to address: unpaid parking tickets, being let go, bad credit. But, if what pops up from your past is a felony, well then..... "Houston, we have a problem".