Comments on: Job Search Check List

By: LisaVsTheLoans

LisaVsTheLoans — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 20:05:57 +0000

Great checklist. I agree – we should all be updating our resumes regularly, whether or not we’re looking for something new. It just makes things easier for when that time to apply for new opportunities rolls around. As far as length, I keep hearing different things about whether your resume needs to be one or two pages. I think if it can fit on one, great! If not, don’t stress too much about having an extra page. Just don’t turn in a novel!

By: DC @ Young Adult Money

DC @ Young Adult Money — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 20:12:07 +0000

Jason @ The Butler Journal Cover letters are tricky. You only have to write them once every few years (assuming you don’t switch jobs more than once every few years) and they are less “standardized” than resumes, at least I would say they are.

By: Jason @ The Butler Journal

Jason @ The Butler Journal — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 18:46:26 +0000

Those are some great tips. I know a lot of people have problems with their cover letters.

By: DC @ Young Adult Money

DC @ Young Adult Money — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:08:37 +0000

Aldo @ MDN Best of luck to your fiance and if she doesn’t get the job, I’m sure she will find the right job sooner rather than later. I agree with you about Google, I think many interviewers look up common interview questions and use a decent number of them in their actual interviews.

By: DC @ Young Adult Money

DC @ Young Adult Money — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:07:24 +0000

Joshua Rodriguez I think that freelance employees, self-employed individuals, and small business owners looking for clients have to use a variation of these tips. I think even if you aren’t looking for a 9-5 you SHOULD be tapping your network and you SHOULD be able to answer basic questions that could come up. I even think having an updated resume is a no-brainer.

By: DC @ Young Adult Money

DC @ Young Adult Money — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:06:16 +0000

theFinancegirl I think LinkedIn has a limited benefit. On the one hand recruiters might find you (I know they reach out to me quite a bit) and on the other hand you likely won’t find your next job through it.

By: DC @ Young Adult Money

DC @ Young Adult Money — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:05:31 +0000

SenseofCents While most freelancers don’t seem to “formally” interview, I think freelance employees actually interview/apply a LOT more than regular employees. It’s all about priorities, too. My resume, LinkedIn, etc. is all updated but I also had a huge incentive to have it updated (namely that I was actively applying).