Google Job Search Tips Chapter 1

Submitted by mauzenne on Fri, 05/18/2012 - 04:19.

How to make find new relationships to help in your job search, using Google.

This cast came together as a result of two conversations. First, a forum post in which a member had taken a role below his skill level. The result was in 18 months of job searching and 50+ applications, nothing but rejection. When they read that, Wendii and Mark banged their heads on the desk and said: stop making applications and start talking to people.

That’s easier said than done, however, judging by an email we were sent. This person asked: I am embarrassed to admit I am blind to what good companies are in my area. I didn't realize it until you answered the first question about how to
identify a good employer. That is all the more reason to get started and
engage my network! Do you have any recommendations or contacts in this area
that may be able to help?

The answer was no, we didn’t. But we could google some good opportunities to meet people. How? In this cast we’re going to give you the first step. There’ll be more to follow.

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Submitted by jdbrown1998 on Fri, 05/18/2012 - 12:53.

Like the podcast but...

Softball is a good workout?! :) not sure I can get on board with that. It can be a lot of fun, and great networking!

On the other hand the chamber of commerce is one thing that never occurred to me! I did the quick Google search for the area I am relocating to. Sure enough they do have a young professionals group that I can join for free. Thanks for the great tip - I look forward to putting it to good use.

Submitted by leanne on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 01:55.

I just searched on the

I just searched on the 8,000-person town I grew up in. 630 businesses, according to the city's official site's business page. I had no idea. Even discounting a fair number of them as probably one-person-shops (private practice sort of thing), that still leaves lots. And that's just in that tiny town; there's other towns, some smaller and some bigger, within 10 miles.

Submitted by RDHodgson on Mon, 05/21/2012 - 14:53.

On that note of being

On that note of being blinded by the big shinies, I found this pretty relevant:

http://www.mdaniels.com/on-life/

Been trawling through his archives, and I like his attitude, particularly on the unofficial job market and lesser known companies.

Also, I REALLY look forward to more in this series. The advice here was awesome. :)

Submitted by wendii on Mon, 05/21/2012 - 17:13.

How you can help!

Thank you for you kind words. We're glad this cast was helpful to you. And now, it's your turn!

Having started you off, we'd like to crowd-source a resource which helps everyone, no matter where they live. We've started a forum thread here: http://www.manager-tools.com/forums-6881. What we'd like you to do is to google your town and business, just like it says in the cast, and tell us what you find that you think will be helpful to job seekers. We're looking forward to seeing your results.

Wendii

Submitted by rockface on Thu, 05/24/2012 - 12:35.

Using Google for jobs

Much to my shame, I have to admit that although i have used Google search to find out about companies for domestic use , i never thought of doing this for Networking.

I am grateful to you both for this timely "slap in the face" . I was reminded of my local business park and a business network .

Following on from your podcast about reading books , i now keep pen and paper handy to take notes when listening and make sure i give it a 5 star rating as a reminder.

Thanks guys.

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