Getting the Job When You're Underqualified

When you're changing careers, getting your foot in the door can often be the most difficult part. Even though you may have tons of experience in your industry, which could carry over to the new career, odds are good that you don't meet every requirement on the employer's list.

So, how can you get a job when you're underqualified?

First, it's important to know that when an employer advertises a job opening, most of their list of requirements is a wish list. They are qualifications that the employer would like to find, but they aren't set in stone. Even if you don't meet all of them, you can still apply for the job.

In order to land a job you aren't completely qualified for, you have to consider what your qualifications are. Do you meet at least 80 percent of their advertised requirements? If you were the hiring manager, why would you hire someone with your skills? The answer to these questions will help you determine how to market yourself.

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4 Cover Letter Tips to Supplement Your Resume

While the bulk of candidates I speak with are looking for guidance with their resumes, some folks are looking for other ideas on how to effectively market themselves.  If you have been successful at crafting the perfect resume (or invested in having the perfect resume crafted for you), you may want to consider fine tuning another document that many employers ask for in your application - the cover letter.  Here are 4 simple tips to consider as you craft your cover letter:

1. Unlike a resume, your cover letter should be personalized...
2. Make sure to tailor your letter to the specific job posting using examples...
3. Create excitement about your interest in the position and clearly state why...
4. Finally, close out your letter with a desire to speak further in person or over the phone...

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How & Where to Post Your Resume Online

When you are out of work or looking for a better job, posting your resume online can help you cover your foundation.  When you post your resume on the web you are advertising "I'm available for work" on job databases to thousands of recruiters and employers searching for just the right person. Prior to posting your resume prepare a simple version that is easily transferable to a variety of formats.  There are number of considerations when attempting to advertise yourself on the Internet.  Here's a quick summary of essential "how to" topics to consider.

1. Ways to post your resume
2. Where to post?
3. Jobs by location
4. Resume services
5. Keep Track! 
6. Confidentiality

For more info about these essential "how to" things to consider, click here.

Job Searching at 50: stress your experience

As an older worker, it’s easy to go off recalling the “old days” and how things have – or haven’t — changed.  In searching for an IT job at 50, however, it’s important to stay focused on the employer’s present and future needs – and how the company will benefit from your experience.
That doesn’t mean leaving dates off your resume to appear less old, according to Shelley Radinsky of T & S Recruiting near Philadelphia.  She relates:  “I think you should be proud of every bit of experience you have and “If you go in there confident, that will come across.”

Here are important concepts to incorporate in your job hunting profile.

1. Focus on Your Value
2. Find the Right Fit
3. Staying Current

For more specific strategies to incorporate in your job hunting techniques regardless of your field of endeavor, click here.

35 Most Influential Career Sites for 2014

Looking for a job or seeking to hire employees in 2014?  The Internet is full of advice, though separating the reputable and informative sites from the misleading sources often takes time and extensive effort.

To save you the trouble, below, you'll find a comprehensive list of some of best career, interviewing, job search and recruiting websites.  These are long standing sources that are consistently updated, have shown significant expertise in the field and can be readily accessed through a multitude of social media channels.

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Employment Assistance: Readily Available!

The church offers effective ways for improving employment opportunities between job seekers and church leaders in the Stake. In addition to the employment specialist, there are Priesthood and Relief Society leaders, Welfare Council Committee, home teachers, visiting teachers within each church unit identified as the Circle of Caring and Barriers to the Circle of Caring.

Need Employment Help?

Whenever you or assigned families have an employment concern, there are resources to help. Contact your Priesthood or Relief Society leader for referral to your unit’s Employment Specialist. The church has a comprehensive employment program. Golden Stake Employment Specialists are available for interactive advice most Thursdays at 8 PM using Internet conferencing. Suggest your church leader join you on-line to maximize your benefits. Contact your church leader for an invitation to join this interactive weekly employment meeting. For a view of employment assistance for the Job Seeker, click here.

Leaders and Employment

Local leaders watch over the members and seek to be aware of their challenges. Should any member become un-employed or otherwise unable to meet their family responsibilities, the Priesthood and Relief Society have resources available for assistance. If you find yourself challenged with employment needs, please see your local leaders for assistance. For an overview of employment assistance for church leaders,  click here and click here.

24/7 Self-Paced Employment Training Readily Available!

Do any of these questions come across your mind?

• Are you unemployed and needing to improve your job seeking abilities?  
• As a Church leader,  are you fluent in guiding your challenged members who need employment assistance?
• Are you looking to upgrade your present job?
• Are you underemployed and need to obtain a better job to eliminate having to work so many part-time jobs?

Fear not, help is just a click away.  Please you visit goldenemloyment.blogspot.com and you will be pleased to learn that it is 100% compliant with 24/7 self-paced employment training for:

1. Developing dynamic resumes, 
2. 30-second summaries, 
3. Effective networking,
4. Interviewing techniques and much more.  

Featured weekly in the center posting section, there are nationally published articles that represent a myriad of topics found in today's job market: that  are also archived and readily can be searched on the following topics:  Church leaders, Counsel, Cover Letter, Education, Employment Seekers, Follow-Up Interview, Job Search, Members, Networking, Resume, Social Media, Un/Underemployemnt realities, and Unemployment Statistics.  For more info about this V.I.P. employment blog with many tips, tricks and techniques being incorporated in today's employment market, click here.