Job Search 101

If you see a notice or posting of a job you might be interested in, read the entire thing. If it is a notice with a link attached for more information, click on the link and read the additional information.

This is one of those basics I just can't believe people don't do, but some don't. Not to be snarky, but unemployed people - seriously, you don't have time to read the whole posting before responding?!?

I am excited by recent signs that the job market is picking back up. Even though there is much talk about a "jobless recovery," since I know a lot of people I am being forwarded more OPEN JOBS by contacts, asking if I can help get the word out that they are looking for candidates.

I am happy to take a moment to spread the word about a great job to people who are looking for work! But again at the risk of being snarky since do I know a lot of people, if I don't do this efficiently it could take up all of my time without being compensated by either side, and a girl's got a mortgage to pay.

The most efficient way for me is to share job information is to post it as a status update on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. With a few I've posted recently I've been appalled at the number of people who misunderstood; they either contacted me as if it was my opening, or pinged me back asking how to apply - when if they had clicked on the link I attached it says "Apply Here."

They obviously didn't read my "140 characters or less" message carefully enough to understand who was hiring the position and how to contact them.

Please folks - slow down before you fire off an email and READ THE WHOLE MESSAGE. I'll keep doing this unpaid public service for you, if you will try just a little harder to help me help you.