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Using Message Boards to Find a Job
There are a wealth of sites focused on the Greater Columbia, SC area, many of which have message boards which can be helpful in your job search. Used in the correct way, message boards can generate new job leads or furnish good advice about how to approach your career. Here are a few tips when using message boards in your job search:
Think Industry Specific
When
looking for a new position, think about websites in specific industries that
match your interests. If you’re a human
resource professional, try searching for your local
Society for Human Resource Management
(SHRM) website. Employees looking for
light industrial jobs in the Greater Columbia area might check out local
manufacturing websites or portals.
Yahoo Job Message Board allows you to post according to manufacturing and operations categories. It even allows you to drill down and view message boards specific to Columbia and surrounding areas.
Look
for Open Positions on Specific Message Boards
Industry specific portals will often have message boards where human resource professionals can post openings as an alternative to newspaper ads or web postings. Check the date as some of these message boards can be several days or weeks old.
CraigsList.org, which acts as a virtual community bulletin board for cities including Columbia, is the plugged-in place to find a job, find services or even a roommate specific to your location. Drill down to Craig's List Forums to post and view local message boards.
Let People Know What You’re Looking ForMessage boards encourage you to post questions. They may have general boards for this type of communication or it may be necessary to drill down and find your specific subject before posting your inquiry. Columbia4kids is a local site which allows visitors to post inquiries on forums that range from moms who work at home to business postings that are specific to the Columbia area.
Networking
Not every interaction will lead to a job, however, through intelligent email
dialogue; you might connect with the right decision maker. Once you get a lead you’ll have a huge advantage:
the common interest of an available job. When you meet for an interview you and your potential
employer don't need to make small talk about the weather- you have a huge
interest in common which can help start your relationship on the right foot.
View a Thread
Click on a thread title to see a page that displays all of the associated messages. From there, you can read and reply to individual posts, learn more about participating members and possibly make an important networking contact.
Protect Your Privacy
Posts on a message board may be viewed by anyone. If you
are posting a resume or cover letter for comments, consider what information
might reveal too much personal data, such as:
- Your full name
- Mailing and/or residential address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Social Security number
- Names of current or prior employers
Always
review your post to be sure you have removed any information that might
compromise your privacy.
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