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Weekly Roundup

In case you missed them, here are the posts (in descending order) our readers viewed the most last week:

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Sallie Mae To Add 2,000 US Jobs

How To Find a Job

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While no single list, website, or resource will contain everything a job seeker needs for an effective job search, our goal is to offer tools and techniques that will make your search easier. We will also provide information about how to tap into the hidden job market and move beyond the big boards and other “traditional” job search methods.

While the Internet has become an increasingly leading force in a job search, it can not replace the direct contact that can be made with a hiring manager. And, while networking does open doors, there are other ways to penetrate the hidden job market and the people behind those jobs. We’ll discuss the various research techniques that can be employed to locate both job opportunities and potential contacts for those jobs.

There are many alternatives to traditional job search techniques. Consider: It is estimated that only about 20% of openings are advertised. This means the remaining 80% are filled through other means. Given this, we will focus on the positives: that there ARE jobs available and, by knowing the best places to find those jobs by state, company, or industry, you will be in a better position to launch a successful job search.

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