Monday, December 29, 2008

Employment Classifieds and the Wide Range that they Offer

By Alex Wu

You want to find a job, or you need an employee, the best way to find what you are looking for is in the employment classified ads. You can place ads in the local paper, or look through the ads if you are looking for work.

There are the local paper classifieds that one can go through to find a job. There is also a place where people looking for a job may post an ad. As an employee your job will probably not get much exposure in the local paper. As an employer you will get a lot of applications, and many will be from unqualified employees.

If you will be moving to another state, you can also access their employment classifieds online. This is great if you have a spouse that got a job transfer or promotion, and you need to find something for yourself.

You as an employee looking for a job, you can look at classified ads on places such as Monster.com. You will need a resume, as you have to meet the qualifications hat are listed for the specific job offers. Know what salary rate you are looking for, as some will list wages and benefits. Send in your resume to those jobs that you are interested in. Be clear on your qualifications for that job, and put something in the resume that will catch the eye. What sets you apart from the rest of the people applying for the job? State that in your resume.

As an employee if you will be moving to another state, you can search their employment classifieds online, and possibly have a job lined up for when you arrive. You can at least find out what the job offering are in that state and city. This is very helpful, because you used to have to send away for the classifieds and once you got them they were often outdated. Online employment classifieds are kept up to date, so you know you are applying for a current job opening and sending your resume for a purpose.

As an employer you can easily find a match for your job by looking through posted resumes and also by posting a targeted ad for a person with specific qualifications and experience. You should include a salary range and benefits if there are any, this will help to bring more qualified people to apply for your position. Prospective employees like to know what the salary and benefit package is before they send in a resume.

The Internet just opens up a wider range of classifieds for both the employer and employee. Some websites will have a cost for employees and some do not, many have a small fee for employers, and some do not. This is a choice that you will have to make.

Some places will guarantee work for you as an employee at jobs offering 100,000 dollars a year. You must realize that most of the jobs require much experience, and degrees or certifications. You also have no idea how long this might take, or if the job will be a good match for you. Be wary of these websites, read the terms of service before you sign an agreement and give out a credit card number. The free sites will offer you good options. - 16738

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