Is a LinkedIn Job Seeker Premium account worth it?
On balance, I'd say YES. Let's look at what's being offered:The ability to send InMail messages (5 per/month for Job Seeker Basic, 10 per/month for Job Seeker Plus) is not worth the money if you understand the advantages provided by joining large (10,000+) LinkedIn Groups. 2 reasons to join LinkedIn Groups: (1) to connect with like-minded LinkedIn users and (2) communicate with fellow Group members for free. You can send 15 FREE messages to your fellow group members per month. That’s 15 messages across all groups and only if the member in question has allowed group messages (the default).'Who's Viewed Your Profile' (WVYP) - definitely a game-changer, since knowing who has come to your door is vital actionable information, especially if you are a Job Seeker. If you sign up for Job Seeker (or any other LinkedIn premium package) you'll get to see all of your Profile browsers for the last 90 days. Do bear in mind that even though you upgrade to see who's stopped by, that doesn't always give you data - some browsers will be partially hidden (semi-anonymous) i.e "Someone from Acme Co'" or invisible (anonymous) i.e "LinkedIn member". The default privacy setting when browsing others is set to full identity. So when you see partially hidden or invisible, that means that those folks changed the default and chose to hide partially or be invisible.'Featured Applicant'- Personally I don't have enough information to rate this option. As an ex-recruiter, I'd trust my own judgement rather than look for a quick fix. When I google, I look at the organic search results, the paid search results don't do much for me. Moving an applicant to the top of a list could therefore be counterproductive/risky.'Premium Badge' - This just signals that you've paid for using LinkedIn. A recruiter would not necessarily be swayed by this.'Salary Data' - This information is available elsewhere for free (i.e Glassdoor).'Job Seeker Group and Webinar' - A Group could be helpful but all depends on the quality/nature of support provided. Webinars for job seekers are plentiful and often free these days.Thanks for asking!Andy
How can I get a job in Dubai on a three-month visit visa?
Buy a local number, top up AED 200.Buy a Dubai metro card and top up AED 100.Change the location on your LinkedIn profile to United Arab Emirates and update your contact information with your UAE number.Browse job boards (such as indeed, gulftalent, bayt, LinkedIn), send out your application, make notes of each vacancy (company, job description, recruiter name, etc.) and follow aggressively over the phone. Mention that you are available on immediate basis.Search if there are any walk-in interviews or professional events in Dubai you can attend during your stay.Search well known companies in Dubai located in the circumference of Dubai metro stations.Make a list of these companies and note the closest metro station that would lead you to them. Use google maps.Make a ton of copies of your CV, motivation letter and reach out to these companies. Make a good impression talking to the receptionists and kindly ask them to deliver your CV to HR.Include recruitment agencies and try to meet agents rather than handing out your CV when you reach out to them.Connect with the people you meet and build a network on LinkedIn. If you are unsuccessful during your stay, you might get approached later on.Good luck!
What if you don't have a permanent address and you are appling for a job?
Get a PO box at the post office in your new town. They're cheap, and it gets you a local address, which can be useful for all sorts of things (mail order deliveries, general mail delivery, etc.). Having a local address on your resume or job applications is definitely and advantage--it tells potential employers that you're available for interviews, they won't have to wait for you to relocate, etc.
USPS mail forwarding from business to personal address?
I had my mail forwarded to my job because the people I live with never gave me my mail. That being said, I'm not going to be working there for much longer and I can't forward my mail from my job because the USPS won't let me. Not only do they not give an explanation as to why but there's apparently nothing I can do about it. Can someone help me? Am I allowed to take this to court? Would that even solve anything? WHAT DO I DO?
Is this a good cover letter?
I am applying for an administrative assistant position(s) and am sending out the following cover letter with my résumé... please be honest and tell me if I should change it. Good afternoon, I recently saw your ad on Craigslist.com seeking administrative support and my resume is included for your review. Given my related experience I would appreciate your consideration for this opportunity. I feel my recent employment has given me an opportunity to fulfill the requirements you are currently seeking. I have been working in an office setting for over six years and pride myself on the ability to handle all administrative tasks in such a manner that my employer can focus on all the important things it takes to run a successful business. I also consider myself to be extremely adaptable and am eager to learn as much as I can possibly can from my employer so that I may be continuously entrusted with more responsibility. In addition to my skills and desire to learn, I am very customer conscious and understand that a business is only as successful as long as the customers and clients are happy. Therefore, I strive to apply my skills to make all business transactions smooth and pleasant for the customer. Whether it's answering the phone with warmth and friendliness or ensuring that correspondence does not contain any mistakes, I know the importance of paying attention to the details. If you feel my abilities meet your needs, please feel free to contact me at the above email or phone number. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, My name