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How to find better, more relevant jobs

June 3rd, 2009
By Special Contributor in How to search, Video
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We hear from job seekers all the time about the frustration that they can’t find relevant jobs … anywhere.

Yes, there are fewer jobs these days to go around, but there are still job vacancies. You just need to go through those jobs that are available with a fine-toothed comb.

We can’t promise you anything, but there are ways to improve your search results and find the right jobs for YOU.

First, watch this short video about how to search on CareerBuilder.

Next, take note of these three quick tips on unearthing those hidden jobs:

Job title isn’t everything…
Don’t get stuck on searching for jobs by title because one person’s “project manager” is another person’s “production supervisor.” You want to match the duties, skills and responsibilities. Instead do this: Search your desired title and see what skills come up in the results. Use those terms as search keywords and also insert those words into your online resume for more relevant job recommendations.

… But don’t throw it out the window.
Search by your “preferred” job title and take a closer look at the job titles that you’d normally discard. Instead read the job description. Do the responsibilities and expertise match yours? do come up once you and see what other job titles come up when you search and use those

Utilize job alerts
Most job boards, like CareerBuilder.com, have features that allow you to sign up to receive e-mail alerts about newly available jobs that match your chosen criteria. You can set up job alerts manually, or depending on your activity and uploaded resumes, you can get automated recommendations, too. Or go a step further and arrange an RSS (really simple syndication) feed to appear on your customized Internet homepage or your PC’s news-reader software.

You can also apply these tips using search engines like Google or Bing. Simply search by your keywords, but also include the word “job.”