

3 Easy Moves to Update Your Job Search for the Digital Age
Still job-hunting like it’s 1999? That’s what we’re here for.
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We all still don a suit and tie for an interview, and a cursory glance at the office work place might leave you thinking nothing much has changed in business over the last thirty years.
But in reality, is about where the similarities between your grandfather’s office job and yours end.
So how do you adapt to a world moving away from the traditional business structure of apply, , show up, and die from 9-5?
Here are three quick moves to make sure you’re ready for the digital age:
1. Set Up a Home Office
Dig that print/scan/fax machine out from under your graduation gifts and give it a prominent place in a dedicated room. Then add a desk, a few pencils and pens and the obligatory inspirational poster.
Even if you don’t work from home, you should set up a space where you could work from home—especially now that more of us are working a .
For now, it might just be a desk with a pile of bills and check books. But all it takes is one late-night work call or freelance project to turn you into a bona fide Modern Worker. And you’ll need a space to get it all done.
2. Build Yourself an Online Presence
You don’t necessarily have to blog, but you do need a few hyperlinks for the PDF resume you’re emailing that HR scout. (You do know , right?)
Here are a few great resources that take a small investment but can give you a professional online image:
- – Create a quick, interesting online business card.
- – Type in your resume stats, customize the format and colors and make something unique to showcase your skills.
- If you include links to and (you should avoid Facebook), make sure your accounts look professional.
3. Take Your Address Off
This is a bold move, but think about it: Most companies assume you’re local (unless you’re applying for a ), and no one’s scanning to see what neighborhood you hail from. Just be sure to note (depending on the job description) whether you would be a virtual employee or an office regular.
Depending on your formatting, losing your address can let you reclaim two to three lines of space, and you can use that to add important and valuable details about full-time work and part-time passions.
HR no longer needs to know your home address because what they’re hiring is not a friendly face to hum “Happy Birthday” every few months. They’re hiring your expertise, professionalism and experience, all of which can be proven online and over the phone.
What have you done to update your job hunt style?
Sarah Greesonbach is a Content Management Specialist with a lot on the back burner (if you count LOLCats and Words with Friends). She manages and writes for the lifestyle and personal finance blog and is studying to be an Accredited Personal Financial Counselor.
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Andrei Tsitou
Phone: 011-(375)-29-749-6163
skype: ilent84211
e-mail address: [email protected].
Sovetskaia 12
Kritchev
Belarus
213500
WORK EXPERIENCE IN USA.
I have some working experience in the USA (Working J-1 visa for 6 month:
April-September 2010). I had a job as an Associate Veterinarian at the.
local pig farm in Alexis, IL. I was responsible for the animal vaccination.
at the farm. I participated in some small surgeries, preventive.
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animals. Also I can operate a farm tractor and some other farm equipment.
OBJECTIVE:
I would like to have some position at the animal farm according to my.
basic education and working experience in the USA and Belarus.
Summary of my skills:
Five years of experience in animal vaccination and animal.
surgery
Excellent veterinary skills.
Capable of performing surgeries under anesthesia.
Good communication skills.
Good computer skills.
Ability to solve the problems and work individually.
Education.
MD in Veterinary Medicine from Vitebsk Academy of Veterinary.
Medicine, Belarus (2006).
Work Experience in.
Belarus:
(July 2008 -2010) Independent Veterinarian Consultant.
Present-Kritcev, Belarus
Veterinarian consulting services.
Responsibilities
Providing the basic nursing care to the animal.
Successfully performed anesthetic surgeries of the animals.
Taking care of the animals if shifted to the intensive care.
unit after surgery.
Required veterinarian vaccinations.
(January 2006 – May 2008)Sokolnichi LLC, General Veterinarian Belarus.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the providing first aid to dogs, cats, pigs.
and other animals.
Carrying out anesthetic surgery in case of emergency.
Responsible for conducting an orthopedic and other surgeries.
Responsible for deciding pet nutrition and prescribing the pet.
diet according to the pet’s health after surgery till recovery.
Languages
Russian.
English.
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