It?s no secret that costs in New York have been creeping upward in the last few years. Even services like career counseling and career fairs can carry a weighty price tag.? But whether going through Financial Services recruiters or phoning a friend, financial job hunting doesn?t have to cost an arm and a leg.? Job seekers should take advantage of every free resource available to them in their quest for new employment?and there are quite a few.
Frustrated, one of my followers posted the following status update on Twitter: ?It seems like there?s no point in applying to jobs online.? And to a certain extent, she?s right.? Without a strategy or an insider, the odds are near impossible that you?d land a job simply by answering a generic classified (really, my HR friends all admit they weigh referred applicants higher than others). Many career coaches know that and take advantage, but you don?t need to spend money. There are better ways.
Work with a Recruiting Firm.?Not only can they give you valuable tips and help strengthen weaknesses in your application, they can be that foot in the door, that edge, that insider who somehow floats your resume to the top of hiring manager?s pile.? All reputable firms are free of charge to job seekers, but they are selective with who they choose to work with. At Wall Street Services, they receive over 200 applications each day.
Email resume to friends and family.?Friends are an obvious place to look for a new job?but it matters how you do it. HRs like to look to current employees for suggestions on job candidates.? Current employees have a good sense of the company culture and can easily tell which of their friends would thrive in such an environment.?That means your friends are the first people you need to impress (just because they?re friends with you doesn?t mean they?re impressed with you professionally). Just asking them about openings at their organization can be somewhat passive.? Why not ask and immediately follow up with a BCC-ed email that has your polished resume attached? That way, you save a step, you put your best foot forward and you show off a more proactive and attractive version of you.
Follow career-focused social media.?Career handles are the new trend on Twitter. More and more, companies are tapping into social media as a way to attract candidates to their financial services positions. Bloomberg (@BloombergCareer), New York Times (@NYTimesRecruit), Wall Street Journal (@WSJcareers), Merill Lynch (@ML_careers), Bank of America (@BofA_Careers) are just some of the notable names that have followed the trend. Wall Street Services has two accounts, one to communicate only new positions (@WSS_Jobs) and another for general news, comments and job search advice (@WallStServices). Know who you want to work for? Don?t just follow the company, follow their Career page too.
Watch Career Advice Videos.?Companies like, US News & World Report have channels on YouTube and Vimeo that provide really valuable career advice and training that is not just for those in the Financial sector. From polishing your resume, to figuring out what to do once you?ve got the interview, their counseling can help you get ahead in a down economy.
Download Free Job Search Mobile Apps.?A couple weeks ago we posted an awesome blog showing the top 5 Free Mobile Apps for your job search.? Don?t remember? Go look now!
Check your alma mater?s career office.?Even if you?ve been out of school awhile, University Career development offices offer tremendous value with their lifetime career assistance services to alumni.
Reach out to advice bloggers.?And finally, there are us bloggers.? People who write advice columns like these are likely to have a good bit of knowledge about job hunting themselves, or at least have connections to people who can help you.? When in doubt, post a comment or send a message. We don?t bite!
Got any other free tips? Let us know!
By Abena G., Wall Street Services Reporter
Source: http://www.wallstreetservices.com/blog/7-free-resources-for-your-job-search
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