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Using the Internet to Find Jobs in Columbia, SC

The Internet can be one of your best resources when looking for a new position. Keep these tips in mind:

  • Check larger boards such as Monster.com, Hotjobs.com, Careerbuilder.com, and flipdog.com to get broad overviews of the job market.
  • Target local sites such as Columbiahelpwanted.com, jobincolumbia.com, and the South Carolina Employment Security Commission's site, sces.org for positions in the Greater Columbia area.
  • Drill down even deeper and search for sites specifically targeted at your profession. Searching for human resource or hospitality jobs? Take a look at columbiashrm.com or imichotels.hcareers.com.
  • Scan appropriate professional journals to find listings marketed to particular job areas and professions. The Columbia Business Journal highlights companies which may turn out to be good prospects when job hunting.

    Many people think they are hard at work when they religiously scan the Sunday Classifieds. Unfortunately what they are really doing is expending 100% of their effort on only 25% of the possibilities.

    You can access current information at all hours of the day or night. The Internet doesn't recognize holidays, and the whole thing won't go down all at once for maintenance. It's there when you are ready to use it, even at midnight after finally getting the kids to bed.

    There are no geographic limits.
    There may be employers who would prefer to hire from their local area, but that doesn't mean you can't accept the job and, if it's worth it, pay for your own move. You can also dig down deeper into your local area, finding the smaller employers within walking distance from your house who are dying to find someone just like you.

    The Internet can help you explore career alternatives and options that you maybe haven't considered.
    Not quite happy with your current job? Is it the job or the career path you've chosen? Not sure? Explore! What sounds like fun? What are you doing now, and are there any ways to can take your skills and apply them in a new direction? You can find some self-assessment tools online, loads of occupations and disciplines to explore, and even lists of local career counselors and career center to help you if you feel you need it.

    Pay special attention to how you're sending in your resumes.

    Some employers provide instructions for emailing a resume -- follow them precisely. If no instructions are given, follow these steps:
    1. Open your email program and set your message format to plain text, not HTML. Enter the recipient's address and write a subject line that sells your value and references the position opening or your career objective.
    2. Open your ASCII resume and cover letter file. Customize your letter to suit the company and job opening. If you normally use a long cover letter, edit it so that it is brief (a couple of paragraphs).
    3. Rename the file for your records. When you are finished editing your letter, copy the text of your resume and cover letter to your clipboard. Place the curser in the email message section and paste your ASCII cover letter and resume.

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