Who Cut the Cheese?: Just Do the Legwork

We all know that right now, our economy sucks. Most of us, particularly young people, are without jobs and hunting for them in our desired fields. Some job seekers, myself included, turn to career-building websites, such as Monster hotjobs! and Yahoo Jobs. All I can tell you is – THEY STINK.

First off, to really get anything out of these sites, you have to pay out-of-pocket, and for those people without jobs, I doubt anyone wants to do that; I know I don’t. Do you really want 53,945 emails and phone calls asking you to come in for a “special” position that has NOTHING to do with your field of expertise? –cough- TELEMARKETER –cough-

These websites offer absolutely nothing to someone looking to build their dream career. However, if you are looking for a sales or telemarketing position, these websites are definitely for you. Of course, you could also find a temporary job in these areas, while looking for your aspired job. When you get down to the nitty gritty, these websites offer to merely get your resume on the Internet. If you are looking for a well-sought job, stay off these sites.

My advice to any job seeker is to not wait for the job to come to you; do the legwork. Get out there, inquire about available positions, and fill out those applications in person. You will be more successful this way.

Syleste