Christopher Said:

For those out of work, would you be willing to "hire" a Job Search Consultant?

We Answered:

If the person was a credible professional and could truly assist with finding me a respectable and decent paying job, I'd consider it. But I wouldn't take a self-proclaimed "expert" and assume he/she can actually do something I can do on my own. It really depends on their expertise, their years of experience, their education, etc.

Thelma Said:

In search of a job, able to work straight away and weekends?

We Answered:

It's vital to have a excellent resume, it is worth taking the time to create something that looks brilliant and does the job properly. The website in the box below has a lot of data on resumes and help with alternative jobs.

Scott Said:

how does taking a break from work might affect job search?

We Answered:

Probably won't have a job when you go back. Your resume will also have a gap in employment and you'll be expected to explain it. Then, there is also the lousy economy that may make it difficult to get another job. Hope this helps.

Christopher Said:

Does anybody know of the best Job Search web sites for getting work in Manchester?

We Answered:

Hi,

I would recommend you Jobsite.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Joyce A.

Pedro Said:

How does the whole job search and interview thing work?

We Answered:

what i think would happen (heard from friend) after you hand in your resume they call you for the interview. After the interview its possible you can get hired on the spot but most likely they say they will contact you or something. You will get an email saying you got the job or not. And thats pretty much how it works.

Oh and P.S if they dont contact you for like a week dont be scared . It doesnt always mean you got rejected.

Lee Said:

Does online job search really work? I dont have a single interview call despite having an excellent profile...

We Answered:

Maybe your profile is not what they are seeking for. And yes it does work, I have received numerous calls and they told me they found my resume on monster, hotjobs and etc.
Post on numerous places, spread your resume as you are advertising.

Alan Said:

How can someone with Aspergers make the job search process work for them.?

We Answered:

I have Asperger's syndrome myself and I'd say I've become quite good at the job search process. I've landed some very good jobs. It took some failed tries to learn from though.

This is how the job search process is for me (I know my answer is a bit long, but hopefully it will help you):

First of all, I make a resume. I put a lot of work into making a good resume. A good resume includes all important information, such as who you are, education and previous experiences, but it's short and to the point. I don't include information that I believe is not important. I personally don't mention that I have Asperger's syndrome, as I find that it scares most employers from giving me a chance. The resume must look neat and the spelling and the information given must be correct.

I make sure to know my resume well, as interviewers sometimes ask questions and compare the information given in the interview with what's written in the resume.

I sometimes adjust my resume slightly and shift the emphasis or change the wording, depending on what kind of a job I'm applying for. What may be important information for one type of job may not be important for another type of job.

Another important thing is to be aware of what kinds of jobs/job environment you can deal with. You must be aware of your strengths and weaknesses. I don't apply for jobs that I don't think will be suitable for me, such as jobs where social skills are extremely important (I would suck at sales jobs for example, so I just don't apply for them). I do apply for jobs that sound a bit challenging (in other ways than socially), but where I believe my skills and qualifications would be useful.

I check job ads and apply for jobs I see in them, but I also contact a lot of companies directly and send them my resume and ask if they have any job openings. Many companies accept job applications through their websites or by e-mail to the human resources department, even when they don't advertise that they have any job openings at the moment. Many companies like applicants who show initiative like this and who show interest in their company. The last three jobs I've had (which happened to be the best jobs I've ever had) I got like this, by contacting the company directly without having seen any job ad from them. Two of them were not even looking for anyone at the moment, but they liked my attitude and my resume and decided to at least meet with me and ended up hiring me for new positions that they thought of after seeing my resume or that they had been uncertain about before.

Your application/resume must be good enough to make you stand out from all the applicants and be one of the few they'll want to meet and consider further. That's how you get invited to job interviews.

When it comes to the job interview, it's important to make a good impression. Be well prepared for the interview. Be ready to answer questions about your education, previous jobs and experiences, your personality, your strengths and your weaknesses. Think about what you are going to say, especially about your strengths and your weaknesses, as you'll almost definitely be asked about those. When they ask you about your weaknesses, you must mention some weakness. Everyone has some weaknesses and if you don't tell them about any they'll think you're either not aware of your weaknesses or that you don't want to admit them, both of which is bad for a potential employer. You must however also make sure to not mention a weakness that is too big and might get them to lose interest in hiring you. Think of some rather insignifant weakness to tell them about when they ask. Also, find out some information about the company (the potential employer). It will give them a good impression when they notice that you know some things about their company, as that shows both interest and good preparation.

When you go to the job interview, show up on time, but not way too early though, and absolutely not too late. A couple of minutes before the interview is probably best. Look neat and dress appropriately for a job interview (how to dress can vary depending on what kind of a job you're looking for). Smile at the interviewer(s) when you meet them and introduce yourself and shake their hand. Make eye-contact with them during the interview, or if that's hard for you, mimick eye-contact by watching some other part of their face, like the space between their eyes or their nose or mouth. I always look at their mouth and they don't seem to notice the difference. If you don't look at their face, it will give them a bad impression (neurotypicals usually see that as lack of confidence or dishonesty or they think you're not paying attention to them or showing interest). Don't stim, fidget or move around much in the interview. Try to seem confident and try not to let the nervousness show too much. Answer their questions and try to answer to the point, but also try to make your answers interesting. You want the