One Way to Mitigate the Monotony of Your Job Search

Make the boring stuff easy

In general, searching for a job isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. The repetitive tasks can make you go crazy. It's a seemingly never-ending process of finding new jobs to apply to, updating your resume for every application, tracking your progress for each position, attending networking events and sending follow-up notes.

Here are some tools to make the boring stuff a little easier:

Use VisualCV.com to easily create multiple versions of your resume

Use a free spreadsheet template to keep track of your application progress

Use a free/affordable CRM to manage your contacts

Use Yesware to track your email responses

Attend more interesting industry-related events you find on Meetup


Excerpted from "Creative ways to mitigate the monotony of the job search" http://mashable.com/2015/04/20/mitigate-monotony-job-search/

7 Smart LinkedIn Habits of Successful Job Seekers

Using LinkedIn is always a great idea if you are, or will be seeking a job. It is even a great idea if you are just considering changing jobs. Let's face it, LinkedIn is a great idea even if you are not currently considering changing jobs. You want to always be open to a new possibility you haven't considered. Here is a slideshare with some great things to do on LinkedIn that are sure to garner reward for your efforts:

7 Smart Habits of Successful Job Seekers from LinkedIn