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Robert asks…
How long is the average job search?
How long does it take for the average Manager Level person to find a job? I have a friend who has been looking for a job as a Sr. Accountant and he is getting very discouraged. How long was your last job search and do you have any suggestions on good recruiters or good ways to find a job?
Alley answers:
MRI Network is a very reputable recruiting organization. Their webiste is http://www.mrinetwork.com/. There are hundreds of offices all over the US and the world. From here you can search by career field to find someone who is an expert in working with accounting professionals. Don’t worry about where the office is located – most of the offices in the network place individuals all over the country.
Take a look at some of the jobs posted on career sites like Monster and Careerbuilder. Instead of sending the resume via email give the company a call first directly. Many companies list a phone number on their job ad along with the email address.
Does your friend follow up when he sends a resume? The resume might be in a pile with every other one and if he contacts the company via telephone he can get a chance to make an impression that way too.
I don’t think there is a hard and fast answer on how long a job search lasts. Unfortunately it sometimes comes down to luck and timing in finding a job.
Sandra asks…
How can I create a job search engine kind of like Indeed or Simplyhired?
I want to create a job search engine for local people in my area not globally like these companies. Does anyone know what resources I can go to so that I can have step-by-step instructions? Does someone know themselves how to do it? Thanks!
Alley answers:
You could download and install a “job board in a box” solution, like http://www.jobberbase.com/, and then pay for some custom development to back-fill it with jobs from a larger source (like LinkUp’s API at http://www.linkup.com/developers/) – because people won’t use your site if when they arrive there aren’t jobs on it. Backfilling fixes the chicken-and-the-egg problem that comes with starting a job board.
Lisa asks…
How to search for a job using the internet (particularly jobs for teenagers)?
I’ll be 16 in the next few months so I’m beginning to search for jobs in my area.
I’m not well versed in the job searching field and I’m hoping to find website suggestions.
Because I’m young I’d just like to find a simple job close to me.
Thanks 
Alley answers:
Snagajob.com and u could also simply jus apple to places that r near u or go to places ard u and ask if they r interested in hiring or something….REMEMBER…for every place u apply to, u gotta call them after 5 days or a week and talk to the manager and tell her ur name and that u applied last week and was wondering wen he/she is goin to start looking at the applications and that ur interested…shows interest and better chance of getting a job
James asks…
What are the best ways to search for and land a salary job?
I have been unemployed for the past 3 months. Before that I was employed full time for the last 11 years and earned my bachelor’s degree in managment a few months ago. During my unemployment period I have been applying for jobs and have had interviews but have not landed a job as of yet. I look back and see that I have not been aggressive enough in my job search and need to drastically pick up the pace. Is is acceptable to personally go to the companies and ask for an interview? I need to get a job ASAP.
Alley answers:
You already know the answer to that.Trust yourself.Stop letting doubts keep you from taking that leap of faith.You are holding back. Let go of disbelief.Somewhere is a job looking for you.You spent the last three months reflecting and evaluating.Time to pick up the pieces,go back to square one,I think it’s time for a change.
Mandy asks…
JOB search?
i am lookink for a website that tells me what jobs are availiable for a 16 year old. i have tried snag a job, and monster and cool jobs, trying to help family out to make ends meet, any information appreciated, God bless.
Alley answers:
At your age the law limits the types of jobs and hours. I find work for the homeless and that’s not easy either.
Keep checking the newspapers, place ads in your grocery store message boards. You can also check at your local library as many librarians are up on local jobs. You can try the school and see if they have work study programs. Stay positive and keep hunting, I know something will come your way.
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