Finding Jobs Created by the New Stimulus Bill

By Heather Eagar

We all know that in 2009 some major adjustments have been occurring on the job front, including a new stimulus bill that is proposing to create 3.5 million new jobs. But how are you affected by this new bill? If you have been recently laid off from an employer affected by the recession, or are simply looking for a new opportunity, the bill is going to open new ones. So let's take a closer look at just what this new bill can mean for you in your search to find a new employment opportunity.

Where the Jobs Are

With the new stimulus bill, a number of new jobs are being created; however, the majority can be found in the manufacturing and construction sectors. For example, there will be a number of machinists and metal workers needed in factories, as well as workers for warehouses. Then there will be a need for workers in the infrastructure areas who can build bridges - while engineers and project managers will be needed to design and oversee the projects. There will also be a number of new jobs in the information technology and health care sectors. With the majority of the world relying on new technologies to function in business and personal lives, there is a greater need for experts in this IT realm. And with the new stimulus bill working towards increased health care for every worker, there will also be more need for health care workers. Some other fields that are benefiting from the stimulus bill include real estate (entry-level mortgage lending), finance and accounting.

When They Will be Created

Since the stimulus bill is just getting its footing, don't look for all of the jobs to start sprouting up immediately. However, there are a few that are coming available as we speak. For example, temporary placement agency Adecco is said to be currently offering 1,500 positions in the mortgage sector, while 1,400 positions are said to be offered in engineering and IT - and about 1,000 in finance and accounting. These numbers look to increase in the coming months; however, the full 3.5 million won't likely see the light of day for another 2 years.

How to Get Your Hands on These Jobs

Now that you know what jobs are being created, you're probably wondering just how you can get your hands on these jobs. The answer is simple; get out there and apply as you have before. If you haven't updated your resume, now is to time to do it. Also, you'll want to make sure that your interviewing skills are up-to-par. If you remain diligent in your search for the right job, you'll be able to snatch up one of these new opportunities in no time. For a while, it seemed that all of the employment opportunities were just slipping away, but with the new stimulus bill, hope is now on the horizon. So if you are qualified for one of the new opportunities sprouting up, don't be afraid to get out there and pursue it. You never know; you may find that you're able to start the second phase of your career.

Heather Eagar is a former professional resume writer and is passionate about providing working professionals with current, reliable and effective job search tools and information. Need a resume service? Compare the top companies in the industry at http://www.resumelines.com.

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Need Help Finding Jobs Online?

By Michael Comeau 
 
As you can imagine many people are turning to the Internet looking for new ways of creating income to help pay their bills. Some have lost their jobs, others are in fear that they may be next and a huge number simply are seeking some additional income just to be safe. They see it as an insurance policy of sorts.

I think it is wise to be pro-active especially considering the current economic environment. In my lifetime I have never seen anything quite like this. I've been in either upper corporate management or a business owner for many years. I have actively traded stocks and spent a lot of money both in college, taking seminars and reading costly books. Never have I seen the stock market in the shape we find it today. We have banks failing with unsure lending practices and bonuses paid out to employees of failing companies. Unbelievable isn't it? I know the company I worked for paid me great bonuses, but they were performance bonuses. If you didn't reach goals you did not earn the bonuses. If you didn't reach goals you did not earn the bonuses. We would not have gotten bonuses if our companies were not profitable.

Well, let's get back on track. I have done a lot of research, mainly because I own a Work at Home Directory website, and found not only what I believe to be good online companies, but also companies that will help you find the right program for you.

I cannot tell you how important it is to find online jobs that match-up with your skill sets, available time, realistic income objectives and comfort zone. If you can find that match-up I believe you will be off to a good start.

Take your time do your research, join 2-3 programs that match your work at home profile identified above and enjoy creating your online income utilizing the access the Internet gives us.

It will take some time to get your Work at Home or Home Based Business job creating the type of income you desire, but in the end if you are able to work when you want and from the comfort of you home it will be well worth the effort spent.

Always keep your goals in front of you. Imagine what you will do with the extra income you will be earning. What debt will you pay off with the income you create? How will and extra, $100, $500, $2000 or more a month change your lifestyle? I would imagine quite a bit. You will need to exercise patience and do not allow yourself to be denied success. Some people have great success on the Internet while others do not. If you make a mistake on a program simply pick yourself up and do a better job on the next one. That's one of the reason I recommend 2-3 paid programs in the beginning. It gives you three chances at being successful. If you match these programs with your Work at Home profile I believe you will be off to a great start. Please feel free to read both this article or one of my many others by visiting my link in the resource box below. I always enjoy getting emails pertaining to my articles or my site. Your feedback is important to me.

To Your Success!

Michael Comeau has been owner of many successful businesses over the years including his current online business which can be viewed at http://www.workfromhome4dollars.com/Article-Need-Help-Finding-Jobs-Online.php. You may also find more articles by Michael Comeau at http://www.workfromhome4dollars.com.

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Tips for Job Hunting

How to Find a Job Online

from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit

The Internet is the world's biggest library, newspaper, notice board and network all rolled into one. So - as you might imagine - it's usually a great place to start looking for your next job. It's important to remember though, whether you are a novice at Internet job searching or whether you're used to searching online. The first step in any job hunting process is build a resume that accurately describes your talents and experience to your employer.

Steps

1. Check out the job boards. Job boards are big business these days, with some of the more popular ones being amongst the Internet's 20 most popular sites. Job Boards try as hard as they can to get as many job seekers to input their resumes as possible and then they sell job ads to businesses for a fee. The good thing about job boards is that a job seeker can often do a keyword / location search to find job opportunities in their local area and their field of employment.
   
   
   • To find different job boards, use a search engine with the search words "job board".
     
2. There are job listings to be found everywhere.
   
   
   • Listing sites are the Internet equivalent to the backpage (read 'classifieds') of your local newspaper. Typically they'll feature not just jobs, but also house listings, buy and sell and other community postings.
     
3. Post your resume online so the jobs can search for you!
   
   
   • Many sites that allow you to post your resume charge companies to search for it. This limits the ability of small companies to find your resume. Put your resume on a site that allow your resume to be found for free.
     
     
     • ConsiderMyResume.com
       
4. Look for headhunters/recruiters.
   
   
   • Recruiters typically work by trying to find as many suitable candidates for a companies job position as possible.
     
   • A recruiter will work for a fee, paid by the employer to find a job seeker to work at that company.
     
   • Since a recruiter will place themselves between you and the company, they will often find themselves placing job seekers in positions about which they know little about.
     
   • Many job seekers won't use recruiters because they find the whole recruitment process to be frustrating and not worth their while. However it may still be worth your while submitting your resume to a local recruiter just to see whether you get any responses.
     
   • You can find a list of recruiters for your area by simply entering a Google search.
     
5. Try a Candidate Submittal Services.
   
   
   • A candidate submittal service will submit your application to a company on your behalf.
     
   • Typically, a candidate submittal service will require you to source your own job (eg. from Job Boards, Newspapers, Company Websites ). The candidate submittal service will then review and edit your application - then forward it on to your prospective employer.
     
   • The benefit of a candidate submittal service to the candidate is multifold.
     
   • A candidate submittal service will typically refund 50% of the recruitment fee back to the candidate upon successful placement with the employer.
     
   • Also, since the candidate sources their own jobs - the candidate is in control of where their resume gets sent to, and has full information with regards to the job description.
     
   • It's always worth your while to apply for some positions through the candidate submittal service - as opposed to applying directly yourself. Not only will you get advice from career professionals, but your resume will be reviewed and improved upon, and you stand to earn a large sign-on bonus if successful.
     

Tips

• Resume Tips
  
  
  • Write your resume to suit the job that you'll apply for. If you're applying for a job as a computer programmer, then unless you think it has some relevance to your present application, don't include your part-time job waiting tables at your local cafe during college.
    
  • Keyword load your resume. Many agencies and companies don't even get the chance to properly read resume applications anymore. Most use programs that will sort your resume based on the keywords that it contains. If you're a database administrator or you have experience with Excel spreadsheets ... then clearly state that on your resume.
    
  • Word documents only. Most recruitment agencies and companies will only accept resumes in Word format. That means no pdf, odt's, txt's or any format that you might care to think of.
    
  • Succinct Cover Letter. Write a succinct (not terse), apt cover letter that is addressed to the recruiter / HR person by name. This is your first chance to impress whoever it is that is hiring. Don't include boring copy that isn't relevant.
    
  • SpellCheck. NEVER send away your resume or cover letter without running it through a spell checker first. Spell checkers are built into almost all kinds of word processing programs these days so you have no excuse to get this wrong.
    
  • After spell checking, proofread it. There, their, and they're are all spelled correctly and pronounced the same. Most of the time, the spellchecker won't catch the wrong one being used.
    
  • After proofreading it, have someone else proof read it. You know what you want it to say. You may see one thing because you expect it to say that, but it doesn't actually say what you thought it said...you want to have someone proofread it who is not afraid to correct you.
    

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