We all know that there are plenty of job search tools out there. Some are popular and have become a day to day part of our job search routine and others simply mimic the popular ones. While we were searching for new stuff that would help job seekers, we came across JobTitled. This tool is different from others because it is extremely simple to use and has data that is relevant to job seekers. You can use this tool to look for position based on job title or degree. You can also search for positions by browsing through hundreds of positions listed on their site. Instead of showing jobs that are available it allows you to compare and see different aspect of job positions. Please take a look at the screenshots below to learn more.

When we used the “Job Title” feature to search for the position “Programmer” this is what we got. It shows a range of factors related to the position such as how many switch to programmer from a previous jobs, how many changed their jobs from programmer to something else and so on and so forth. At the bottom of each results there is also a “description wiki” which gives more information about the position.

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Just a quick post since I wanted to share this video with you. The video you are about to see is a commercial for one of the Pepsi products. However, it is all about a job applicant and his friend trying to help him land the job. It’s a pretty funny video. Enjoy 

Here at applicant.com, we are always busy. Whether it is finding ways to help job seekers or looking into the future to see what the future holds for our children as far as job search goes. Yesterday we had a chance to take a look into the future. Thanks to our dear friend at Social Media Observatory, they allowed us to change the settings on the time machine and gave a peak into what the future looks like. Before we go any further, we would like to warn you that what’s coming in future certainly looks scary but we are sure you would love to take a look at it. Read the rest of this entry »

iPhones are all the rage lately. Whether you are trying to be trendy or simply using it for the features, it has almost become a must have for people on the go. Job hunters definitely qualify as people on the go as they are constantly knocking on the door to land a job. Well, not exactly but having a phone that can almost duplicate what your laptop can do for you in terms of job search is certainly a good deal. After looking around on the web and trying some ourselves, we thought of compiling a massive list of iPhone apps for job hunters, however, most seem to do the same thing so we narrowed the list down to five. If you are an iPhone user who happens to be doing the toughest job in this economy (hunting for jobs), check out these apps which are sure to help. Read the rest of this entry »

The job search landscape has certainly changed. With unemployment rate at record high of 9.5% job seekers are definitely taking a different route to being noticed. Yesterday while browsing the web we came across a link that showed a picture of one such job hunter. Determined to grab attention from potential employer Leah Hannah went to streets with a sign and copies of resumes in her hand ready to go. We certainly hope Leah lands a job soon. A job seeker this gutsy and ready to take an unconventional approach to job searching certainly deserves a chance.

Good luck Leah!

If you are on twitter, please use the hashtag #hireleah.

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Online job search isn’t as easy as people make it sound. Sure, you get to sit at home and look for jobs as opposed to running around and dropping job applications door after door. But there is more to online job search than just filling out applications online. Job search is a job in itself. Whether online or offline, it’s  a hassle and a constant struggle trying to find jobs that suit your needs.

Couple weeks ago we did a post on LinkedIn Groups for Job Hunters which was taken very well by our readers. Today we are bringing you another resource that we hope will make online job searching easier for you. The add-ons below are firefox which as most of you already know is the best web browser out there. If you are not on firefox this resource is kind of meaningless. However, we strongly suggest that you use firefox since it has many add-ons that allows you to network and search for jobs faster and become more productive. Read the rest of this entry »

As most of you already know June has been the worst month so far for unemployment. According to the labor department the number of layoffs in June amounted to a staggering 467,000 as compared to 345,000 in May. The Bureau of Labor issued a press release today which shows employers took 2,763 mass layoff in the month of June which accounted in the separation of 279,231 workers. Below are some highlights from the report on layoffs,

1. Each layoff action involved at least 50 person from each employer.
2. The number of mass layoff events decreased by 170 and associated initial claims decreased by 33,649.
3. In June, 1,235 mass layoff events were reported in the manufacturing sector.
4. The industry with the largest number of initial claims was elementary and secondary schools (28,751), which includes both publicly- and privately owned
   entities.
5. The manufacturing sector accounted for 27 percent of all mass layoff events.
6. Midwest registered the highest number of initial claims in June due to mass layoffs (76,301), followed by the West (71,501) and the South (61,962)
7. California recorded the highest number of initial claims filed due to mass layoff events in June with
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We recently got an email from the marketing folks at hireflyer asking if we would be willing to publish their press release. We took a look at the site and it does seem to provide what employers and job seekers are asking for. Hireflyer, a job distribution site was launched in May 2009 so it still is new on the web to many. The design and usability of the site is pretty good, nothing outstanding to be honest. However, at this point it’s too early to judge whether this new job distribution service will be able to survive in an already crowded market. We’ll have to wait and see. If you are looking for jobs and have been using hireflyer or plan on using it do let us know what you think. Here is the press release from HireFlyer.com. Inc. Read the rest of this entry »

We’ve talked about social media jobs in the past and how they are shaping the job market. One job related to social media that has been talk of the web is the job from Murphy Goode Winery known as “A Really Goode Job.” Hardy Wallace from Atlanta Georgia is the lucky winner who was able to land this job that was a dream to many. The contract will last for six months and Wallace’s primary job will be to help spread the word about Murphy Goode Winery. Wallace is the owner of “Dirty South Wine” blog and was recently laid off from his sales position with Kodak early this year. In a press release issued by the company, it also mentions that they offered other jobs to other finalists. Here is what Hardy Wallace is up for as a wine correspondent for Murphy Goode.

Job : Learn about the wine making process, interact with local wine makers and file reports of your experience via social sites such as Facebook and Twitter. So basically this job requires you to drink wine,have a good time and update Facebook, Twitter and write blog posts highlighting your experience at Murphy Goode.

Perks :

• Rent free deluxe private home
• Return airfare once the contract is over
• Free transportation
• Travel insurance
• Computer, internet, PDA, digital and still camera.

Pay : $10,000 each month for a six month contract.

Workday : Every day you tweet, facebook, drink wine and have fun

Job length : 6 months

Below is the video of Hardy Wallace “A Really Goode Job” video application followed by Press release from the company. Read the rest of this entry »

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