Useless job hunting articles and advice:
MSN's headline (well one of 5 top stories they have) is "Got the Job Search Blues, Cheer up!".... It then has an article about 3 "success" stories that is apparently supposed to make me feel all warm and fuzzy about 3 people who found their way through: volunteering, networking (as if this is some NEW concept *rolls eyes*), and thinking about what you really want.
Because for the last year I haven't been volunteering, networking and thinking about what I really want? Seriously? It sounded more likely that these 3 people just caught a lucky break.
The 2nd article is about ways to help your family cope with your long term bum, ahem unemployment, status:
To cope with such situations, job seekers can utilize a broad set of emotional intelligence (EQ) skills, Kappesser says. In her book, she identifies other job search obstacles and explains how using EQ skills can help everyone cope more effectively. Below are examples from "The Smart New Way to Get Hired: Use Emotional Intelligence and Land the Right Job:"
Seriously? How do I get that job where I'm paid to write bullsht like this? It's not like any of this is a new concept. She just bundled a whole bunch of things together and gave it a catchy name. What a hack!
I should know better than to click on this pointless dribble. Especially when MSN frequently uses the folks at Careerbuilder for their advice. I'm pretty sure this is the worst job site out there. Half the time the jobs they "post" don't even exist if you go to the company website. I've also never heard back from a single job I applied to via that site. It's become so common to use the web for job searching and submittal almost all of these sites are becoming useless tools that make you feel like you're getting something done, but really just submitting your resume into the electronic wasteland.
And now for my final rant of the day:
Why should I spend time crafting my resume and coverletter, sending it to you with care only to never hear back? I agree with friends who say that companies really are taking advantage of the situation to not have to the follow through and common courtesy aspect of their job. The least companies can do is acknowledge your resume was received!
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