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Self Directed Job Search Program Saves Clients Time and Money

By Michelle Clark, M.A.
mclark@canadausemployment.com

As many job seekers and employment specialists well know, a successful job search requires a great deal of organization and effort. It is especially difficult for people to look for a job in a far-away place, while they are working full-time and simultaneously planning their relocation.

The Self Directed Job Search Program saves relocating clients a lot of time and effort by providing them with the tools they require to conduct an effective job search in Canada or the USA.

This job search program saves job seekers time by providing them with suitable employer contact information, including names of managers, addresses, phone numbers and fax numbers. Many job seekers do not have the time to research employer contacts on their own, and may lack the resources to find relevant contacts. Job seekers take advantage of US JOB OFFER's experience and the extensive database of employers that the company has amassed over time. This valuable contact information helps people begin to create their own network in two destination cities of their choice.

The Self Directed Gold option includes company website addresses, so that the job seeker can research the company and when they communicate with the employer, they can demonstrate knowledge about the business. It also allows them to check company postings and apply to positions online, to supplement their hard-copy application.

The Self Directed Job Search Program also provides clients with a market-effective North-American format resume and a cover letter that highlights the client’s key skills and qualifications. A professional resume and cover letter increase the client’s chances of finding employment in Canada or the USA. Job seekers may not know how to create a resume on their own that effectively communicates their skills and credentials, they may not be familiar with the North American 1-2 page format, or they may simply need to ensure that the grammar and spelling is accurate.

The costs of hiring a professional in Canada or the USA to write a resume alone are comparably high. According to recent market research, the usual rate charged by resume writers for a basic resume is around US$200. For technical, management and executive occupations, the rate for a resume is usually US$300-US$500. Some professional resume writers charge more than US$1000 for a senior executive resume. US JOB OFFER clients are, therefore, getting a great deal, considering employer contacts and a cover letter are also included with the package for US$395-US$495. This price ensures that the documents are affordable for everyone from graduating students to senior executives, and from all corners of the globe. It is also US JOB OFFER's least expensive job search program.

It may be well and good to apply to job ads online on recruitment sites, but just doing this alone and waiting for a positive response is often time-consuming and ineffectual. The Self Directed Job Search Program increases the success of a client’s own job search by helping them access the hidden job market. Only 25% of the job market is accessible through advertisements. The other 75% of jobs are found through direct contact with the hiring managers and through networking.

A previous client, from South Korea, was very happy with her Self Directed Job Search package and took the time to write a long letter of appreciation. She said, “After explaining my situation, Mr. Hort advised that I start with the Self Directed Job Search Program, which would target my field of study, Travel and Tourism...I had thought that my original resume was good, but I immediately noticed the difference between a good resume and a professional looking resume. The cover letter for each employer was also included which clearly explained my situation (I had always found it difficult to create an accurate cover letter). Even after all of this I had never expected the number of contacts and companies in the travel field (90+!!). I could only find 10-15 such companies on the Internet or in the newspaper...the consultants at US JOB OFFER were very helpful in explaining the process and giving me valuable advice...I can honestly say that the staff at US JOB OFFER were extremely helpful in a very stressful and difficult time.”

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