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A good resume is necessary in today’s job search. No matter what experience and past successes an individual may have, they can easily be passed by in favor of a less accomplished applicant if their resume isn’t up to par. Most know that tailoring their resume specifically for each new position applied for is the most professional thing to do, but few know that resumes for job listings should be handled differently than their hard copy counterparts.

Software created to help hiring mangers sift through the virtual pile of applications they receive is often very sensitive. If resumes aren’t direct or don’t include the proper keywords they often in up the trash folder. This makes choosing the right words to describe one’s past work experiences extremely important. Mimicking the expectations listed in the job description is usually effective.

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The recent startup of NotchUp has raised questions among experienced internet users and comments are popping up all over about the credibility of the site. NotchUp marketing strategy is to leverage a platform that connects employers and potential employees.

The difference in their concept and traditional job search sites is that they actually get employers to pay you to interview.

Some people aren’t enamored with the new process and are questioning the ethics and viability of the site. According to recent postings on Valleywag.com, some users are irate about the mail pouring into their inboxes.

One entry reads, “Seriously, this thing is ridiculous. I received about 10 invitations in the last week or so. Something tells me that this thing is about as exclusive and unique as the resume postings on Craigslist. Especially if they’re inviting a chump like me.” His comments raise questions about the site’s job search strategies and privacy protection, and it puts NotchUp in a “wait and see” mode for many.

Check out NotchUp today and formulate your own opinions. But don’t be surprised if you’re the next person screaming, “Notchup, stop spamming me!”

Risesmart, an executive jobs site, is now promoting its site via YouTube:

Conducting a job search on the internet is often complicated by the variety of websites that exist to aid those looking for employment. Choosing which page to use matters because many employers only post their help wanted ads an one site. More popular websites yield a larger number of results, but nationally known pages aren’t necessarily the best choice. In most cases it helps to know which sites are user friendly and are preferred by local employers

Created exclusively for those searching for jobs in Los Angeles, LAJobHunter.com is growing in popularity. The website currently has over 5,500 job listings of available positions in the city and surrounding area. According to a recent press release, this locally geared job board recently underwent a series of changes in order to “accommodate the exploding job market in Southern California.”

PR Web says that LAJobHunter.com is “positioning itself to become Los Angeles’ hottest new job connection network.” Focusing on providing features that will increase users ability to both navigate the site and effecting locate new jobs in the area, LAJobHunter.com has partnered with several other highly regarded sites to provide a larger number of listings. Ads placed on the webpage will also be shared with its partners. By increasing the visibility of available jobs in Los Angeles, the site hopes to generate a larger pool of potential employees for the companies that use it for recruitment purposes.

Having the overall goal of becoming the leading job connection networking webpage, LAJobHunter.com has also added on to usual stables of other such genre sites. For example, almost all search engines that exist with the purpose of bringing together employers and jobseekers allows users to post their resumes. LAJobHunter.com has taken this a step further by providing services such as resume review and coaching, ‘skills review resources’, and ‘interview coaching opportunities’ for no cost to the job seeker.

Other changes include new utility features such as a more user friendly account set up process not only for those seeking jobs in Los Angeles but also for employers. Additional security measures have also been taken to assure customer privacy and accuracy of the information provided.

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San Antonio’s unadjusted unemployment rate dropped in October to 3.6 percent, exactly 0.3 percent lower than the state’s average. With the rest of the nation experiencing a jobless rate of 4.4 percent, San Antonio’s job market it doing quiet well.This is despite the fact that fourth quarter recruiting trends tend to show a lesser number of San Antonio jobs being created than any other time of year. A large portion of new jobs San Antonio responsible to the rate’s drop were in retail.

With San Antonio already fairing better than much of the rest of the country, new jobs in San Antonio announced will ensure that the city’s economy will continue to flourish. New businesses in the area will help keep the unemployment rate lower than the National average.

One business that will responsible for creating San Antonio jobs in the New Year is the soon to open Grand Hyatt Hotel. Interestingly enough Grand Hyatt will be sending applications in the mail to the approximately 18,000 residents living near by.

The area encompassed in this job announcement mail campaign is between Culebra and Grayson to the north, Coliseum Road on the east, U.S. Highway 90 and Martin Luther King on the South, and 36th Street on the west. All others who are interested in a position at the hotel should either apply at grandsanantonio.hyatt.com or at any Alamo WorkSource Center. Would-be applicants can also call (210) 436-0670 for more information.

The Grand Hyatt has not announced the exact number of employees it plans to be hiring; only that it is now accepting applications for a variety of positions. A good number of employees will likely be needed to run the 1,000-room hotel efficiently. The hotel will not only benefit the local economy by adding new jobs in San Antonio, but also by bringing tourist to the area.

San Antonio residents who are hired can expect to be making a minimum of $10 an hour for all positions that do not involve tips. The Grand Hyatt will be hiring individuals who are 16 years old or older and is looking for those who are “professional” and “service-oriented.” The hotel is also looking for a good number of bilingual employees. The hotel is expected to open in February.

Houston, Texas’ unemployment rate fell to 3.8 percent from 4.3 percent in October. A total of 4,000 new nonagricultural jobs were created in the month, with health services and government employers recruiting the largest number of new employees.

According these statistics put out by the Texas Workforce Commission, the local area continues to fair better than the rest of the state, which has an average of 4.1 percent. Even better news is the fact that the Houston unemployment rate, when compared to that of the same time last year, continue to show improvement.

With unemployment down, a fewer number of individual’s will be competing for newly created positions. This means that those who are still in search of Houston jobs have a greater chance of finding work. If the unemployment rate stays steady or continues to decline, then the new year maybe the time for those who desire a change in cubicle scenery to consider searching for new positions.

With the creation of a new $75 million office project planned for western Houston, there should soon be new businesses in the area. The Carlyle Group, a Washington, D.C based private equity firm, will be partnering up with a local Texas real estate firm to create a 6 story commercial complex.

Construction of the 150,000 square foot office building and garage is planned to begin in January. Carlyle plans to begin leasing the spaces to new and existing businesses by December of next year.

In regards to why the firm picked Houston for the location of their new office complex, Carlyle Principal Tommy Ellis said, in a statement, that the city “has strong economic fundamentals led by employment growth and good supply/demand dynamics.” He went on to say that Carlyle plans to add to its investments in the area, likely filling more jobs in Houston.

New business real estate will likely bring new Houston job opportunities and potentially aid in furthering the decline in the city’s unemployment rate.

Although the application process can be long for government jobs than for private sector work, the numerous opportunities make the Nation’s largest employer difficult to overlook. Understanding how to decrypt government job descriptions can make the process less complicated.

Government job qualifications can be the most difficult part of the position descriptions for those without any federal bureaucratic work experience. This is because of the fact that that many agencies word their job announcements in terms that many little to most civilians.

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‘Tis the season for seasonal employment, but those searching for holiday jobs aren’t going to have as many options as they have in Christmases past. With the housing market suffering and gas prices on the rise, employers don’t have the funds to hire as many individuals as they have in other years. Add to this the fact that holiday spending forecast show that many families won’t be spending as much as usual, companies are having to scale back on seasonal employment.

With many counting on seasonal employment to help them afford to purchase gifts for friends and family, the retail industry might be further injuring itself. Those who are looking for temporary positions should expect more competition. With competition higher for seasonal employment than in years past, it is important to apply to more positions than one usually would. Simply applying to two or three companies may not be sufficient, especially in larger cities.

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According to United State’s Department of Labor statistics, those who have computer jobs in South Carolina are fairing better economically than many of the state’s other workers. The Palmetto State’s high-tech industry workers earn, on average, approximately $19,000 more per year than other private sector workers.

Even though those with computer jobs tend to make more in the state than most other workers, South Carolina is ranked 41st in average high-tech wages. When viewing such statistics one must take in to account the fact that such state’s as South Carolina and Georgia have an overall lower cost of living than many of the so-called technology hubs.

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