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Networking Can Jump-Start Your Career

networkingThere are a number of ways that you can acquire the job you want. You can go the traditional route of finding an ad and applying for the job, or going through the temp agency where you can get your feet wet in certain fields.

But another great way to get a job is through networking. Whether you have a family member who can make recommendations for you, or you join an organization where you get inside tips on companies, meeting the right people help you get you the job you want. Let’s look at some ways you can make networking work for you.

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Upcoming Job Fair!

Modesto Job Fair by HIREvents
Tuesday, August 25th

12pm – 4pm
Modesto Centre Plaza
10th & K Streets

Free Admission

It’s not just the weather that’s got temperatures on the rise. It’s the hundreds of hot job opportunities at Modesto’s HIREvent on Tuesday, August 25th from noon to 4pm at the Modesto Centre Plaza at 10th and K Streets.

Jobseekers will find a wide variety of employment prospects with organizations looking to fill immediate openings in a wide variety of fields, including public safety, insurance, education, administration, and information technology.

Applicants should arrive early, dress professionally, bring plenty of resumes, and allow some extra time to take advantage of the free resume evaluation service provided by a team of employment specialists.

This event is sponsored by KCRA 3, KQCA My58, Citadel Broadcasting, and California Job Journal. For more information, please visit www.JobJournal.com or call 1-888-THE JOBS.

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Did they even look at my resume? How to follow up with employers

rolodex.jpgCareer experts say that it’s crucial to follow up after submitting an application or resume so you can secure an appointment for an interview. 

However, names and contact information for hiring managers are rarely revealed in help-wanted ads. So how do you follow up? Here are several tactics:

Make a phone call to the company’s main switchboard number and ask the receptionist the name of the hiring manager.

Tap into your network by using an inside contact to connect with a hiring manager.

Research the company by using library or online resources such as Read the rest of this entry »

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