Ron Subs works with Crootpad.com as a public relations consultant, more information about Crootpad.com can be found at http://www.crootpad.com
One of the things that frustrate people about job hunting most is that it takes so long to find the perfect opportunity. This job search lead time can vary widely, lasting for as little as a week to as long as two years or more. Because of this, it is very difficult to predict just how long it will take job seekers to find the jobs they want.
Some of the variables in lead time include: the type of jobs, the location, the economy of the area and the macro-economy, the individual, their experience level, and the skills they possess. Literally hundreds of other factors make lead time one of the biggest unknown quantities of a career change.
With the economy in its current state, there are job seekers of high quality that are trapped in a situation where the job search lead time can be long. It is so easy for employers to choose less experienced people when they can pay them much lower salaries than they would more qualified candidates. This is especially true when they do not have personal knowledge of any of the job candidates.
With the power of career networking, job seekers can cut down job search lead time. It is easy to form a relationship with a recruiter, an administrator, or simply another professional through the online community. When these people feel that they know someone who is just right for a job, they will often be able to disregard higher salary and benefits requirements. They will go for the most qualified person after all.
Currently, there are thousands of websites devoted to job search. Job seekers can go online and post resumes and profiles with ease. The one thing these websites have failed to do is work with social networking to significantly reduce job search lead time. This social networking, based on career interests, is a powerful tool.
There are several premier career-oriented social networking sites on the Internet today. The main purpose of these sites is to help you find a career as quickly as possible. Another objective of theses sites is to allow members to make friends and network with professionals in their own area of expertise.
Third, the premier career-oriented social networking sites are available if you just want to build up a lifetime support network. If and when you need to make a career change, the network will already be in place. This gives you more control over future job search lead time. It is also possible to promote the profile of a friend or family member on the website, as well as contact them when looking for jobs.
If you wish to access the power of professional networking through the online community, you can look to a premier career-oriented social networking site for help and inspiration. You can make job related connections with anyone from old friends to new contacts to recruiters around the world. The shortest possible lead times are waiting for you through career networking.
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