Larry Said:

I need to know how to find a job without using job search engines?

We Answered:

You don't say what your MBA concentration was, nor what kind of job you want, so this answer will be general.

The best way to land a job is networking - a friend of a friend is hired. Not necessarily the absolutely best qualified person for the job, but known by someone in the employer's business who is comfortable with them

Your disadvantage is that your school doesn't provide you with good support in Dallas, which means that your network is weak. So, start building it! Ask your colleges' (both grad and undergrad) career centers, if they have a list of alumni who have agreed to "mentor" other alums in the Dallas area into their industry (or company).

I did a quick Google search on "marketing association Dallas" and found several groups which have monthly meetings. There is a better search, I'm sure you can run, if you aren't interested in a marketing job.

* Business Marketing Association, Dallas/Ft. Worth Chapter - meets for lunch the 4th Monday of each month - http://www.bmadfw.org/

* The Dallas/Ft. Worth chapter of the Interactive Marketing Association - http://www.dfwima.org/

The next meeting is at noon on April 19, the 7th Annual Excellence in Interactive Marketing Awards Show. And there are jobs posted at the Website.

* The Dallas/Ft. Worth chapter of the American Marketing Association - http://www.dfwama.com/ It actually has a Career Center with job postings.

I'm sure there are more organizations which would be of interest to you and also beneficial for your career and job search. Go. Volunteer (if possible, be the person checking people in for the meetings, and you get to say hello to everyone with no pressure!) The first time will be awkward, but it will get better the more you go and the more people you can force yourself to talk to. Being on a committee is a great way to meet people and to have a reason to speak with other members.

As far as "job search engines" are concerned, don't give up so quickly. I interview people about how they've landed their jobs. These are the most effective job sites for a successful online job search:

* Craigslist.org for DFW - http://dallas.craigslist.org/

Craigslist is the job site specified the most often in the last year as the site someone used to successfully find a job. It beat the other sites (including Monster and CareerBuilder) hands down. Not even close.

Craigslist is a giant online classifieds site, broken up by location. For each location, employers post "jobs" and "gigs" (which are short-term jobs, like project assignments, that may tide you over until you get a real job). Jobs are posted in reverse chronological order - newest at the top. See this Guide to Using Craigslist to Find a Job - http://www.job-hunt.org/onlinejobsearchg…

* Indeed.com - http://www.indeed.com

This site is a central source for finding job opportunities listed. Indeed is a "job aggregator" which collects jobs from job sites (like Monster, HotJobs, and CareerBuilder, but NOT Craigslist) as well as from employers, newspapers, etc., so you go to one central place to search for the jobs and cover more sites than you even know about.

I did a quick Indeed search on MBA jobs in Dallas, TX, and it found 1,887 listings! You'll need to refine that search quite a bit by specifying what kind of job you want, but that's a great starting point.

* Job-Hunt.org - http://www.job-hunt.org/jobs/texas.shtml

With over 8,300 links to employers and career resources, organized by state or specialty, Job-Hunt will help you identify possible employers and also job search networking and local support groups to help you with your networking.

For the state of Texas, Job-Hunt links to nearly 300 local resources and employers:

- - local job search support groups
- - local job sites and online classifieds
- - state and local governments
- - colleges and universities
- - public school districts
- - banks and financial companies
- - internet and technology companies
- - medical, biotech, and pharma companies
- - many other Texas employers

Be sure to follow up your online application with an offline approach. Send a paper copy of your resume with a snappy cover letter that connects the dots between their requirements and your experience. Then call them to make sure that they received one or the other, and to see if they have any questions about you and what the next steps in the job search process are.

You WILL get a job in time. Don't give up. Don't give in to discouragement!!!

Theresa Said:

Are there any mig welding jobs in Dallas?

We Answered:

Mig welding job listings in Dallas TX:

http://electricalengineer.electrical-des…

Jackie Said:

Need job search advice/leads?

We Answered:

Try www.jsfirm.com It is strictly aviation related and free to the job seeker. They have categories for both fixed and rotary wing pilots pretty much in CONUS and internationally. I've had good results with it in the past.

Jorge Said:

Do you know of any ultrasound jobs in the Dallas, Tx area?

We Answered:

Yes

Gloria Said:

May I have a list of catholics schools within North Dallas area for job openings info?

We Answered:

Here's a listing from the Diocese.
-MM

Ronald Said:

What if you got a dui in the state of alaska 2 years ago but were trying to get a job with the dallas PD now?

We Answered:

It will show up eventually, so you need to be honest and tell your employer up front.
With that being said, how did you get a dui in Alaska? I mean Sara Palin is the only one living up there pretty much.

Bryan Said:

IM IN A JOB SEARCH CRISES!?

We Answered:

Isn't there a Six Flags in Dallas? I would apply there.