Monday, July 25, 2011

Posted: 25 Jul 2011 05:20 AM PDT

Job hunting is tough, no question. And the hardest part can be figuring out where to begin. With career exploration sites like Inside Jobs, you can find that direction, replacing the uncertainty of change with the clarity of knowing what you want to do and how to get there.
EXPAND: Career exploration sites allow you to do just that…explore. They can open your mind to a range of possibilities, which increases your chance of finding a job that's costume-tailored to your skills and situation.
At Inside Jobs, we've written thousands of job profiles and How to Become articles you can search by keyword, career type, or salary level. Each job description links to other similar roles, so you won't spend hours online trying to find information on related positions. Plus, we've tracked hundreds of thousands of resumes and job posting to figure out general career trajectories—i.e., which jobs most commonly precede and follow a given position.
Love your job, but need to make more money? Or want a more social work atmosphere? Our "Show me Jobs…" tool allows you to enter a job title you're interested in, then search for positions that use similar skills, but are more lucrative, more interactive, etc.
This in-depth database is a great way of figuring out what specific opportunities are out there.
FOCUS: Once you've found an area you're interested in, dig deep. Using our job profiles as a jumping off point, learn as much as you can about the specific position you want. Why? If you're only looking at the surface level of an industry, you'll only find the most visible opportunities. That means you'll be competing with the maximum number of other job applicants. As such, the more specific your job hunt, the better your chances are of securing an interview.

NEXT STEP: When you've identified where you want to go, we'll show you how to get into the field. For instance, if a degree could help you gain a competitive edge, we'll point out schools that offer programs in your area of interest.
Job searching can be a hard process—but with the right tools, you'll gain in-depth knowledge and career clarity that will put you on the fast-track to landing your next position.
Annie Favreau writes and works for Inside Jobs, a career exploration site "where people can explore what opportunities exist and learn what paths can take them there."
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