Indiana Jobs Info

In the midst of a struggling economy, jobs are harder to come by than ever. People searching for new employment can often feel at a loss when faced with the realities of today’s economy. Actually securing an interview is a huge accomplishment, but it’s important to make sure that you stand out from the hoard of other job seekers competing for the same position. Luckily, there are a few simple steps you can take to make certain that you’re cementing a great and lasting first impression.

1. Be on time. Sure, it’s understandable that life can often get in the way. Realistically, though, an employer is going to be immediately turned off by an applicant who can’t be bothered to show up when they’re scheduled. You may have had a horrible morning – the interviewer doesn’t want to hear it and doesn’t care. They have their own jobs to do, and your tardiness likely sets them behind schedule. So, leave extra early and wait in the parking lot if you have to, but make sure to arrive five to ten minutes before your interview is scheduled to start.
2. Come prepared. Although most employers will have your resume and sometimes even your references printed out from your application, it never hurts to bring extra copies. Also make sure to have any other paperwork or documentation they have asked for or that logic dictates you may need. They’ll be impressed that you’re thinking ahead.
3. Know about the company and job you’re interviewing for. Researching a job and a company ahead of time tells the employer that you were interested in their position, not just any position. It can also help you be better prepared for the questions that they might ask during the interview.
4. Don’t ask about money! While we all realize that money is obviously a key factor in whether or not a job is for you, it’s downright tacky to bring it up yourself. Either let them introduce the topic of payment or assume that it’s something that can be shared during a later interview.
5. Keep it friendly, but professional. Have a good attitude, make eye contact, and laugh at their jokes, but don’t go off on long winded personal tangents that have nothing to do with the position. Make sure the conversation stays focused on the position, the company, and how you fit their needs.

These five simple steps are a great building block for a fabulous first impression. Know them, live them, and you’ll be surprised at the opportunities coming your way.

Engineering in general is a very diverse field with many opportunities, but Engineering jobs in Indiana in particular have a very bright outlook for a few important reasons. The country is undergoing some fundamental economic changes, and Indiana is situated at the crossroads of those changes, meaning a growth in jobs for Indiana engineers.

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It is no secret that finding a job with a felony record can be a challenge, but with persistence and some knowledge about the Indiana job market, felons certainly can find jobs in Indiana. To be successful in a job search, felons must use all possible resources available to them and be prepared to sell themselves correctly when opportunity knocks. Techniques for both of those factors will be covered here. Continue Reading

The government of Indiana has taken action on attracting private sector jobs in recent years with several new plants opening, but it did not stop there and has made government jobs more available. To do this, the government developed the State of Indiana Job Bank. This program, started through the Indiana State Personnel Department (SPD), is an online database listing almost all of the state government jobs publicly available at the time.

The appealing thing about the Indiana Job Bank is that it includes all types and all levels of jobs. It is not unusual to log in and see a lifeguard job for a state pool on one page, and a chief pharmacist position at a state hospital on the next page. There are comprehensive search and filtering functions, so you will not see jobs that do not interest you if you search correctly. Continue Reading

Even during slow economic times, there is always hesitancy to cut resources from education. Because of this,  Indiana education jobs are a good place to focus your search. There is no shortage of schools in the state, and there might be more opportunities than you normally think of when it comes to schools. Before you start searching, however, there are a few preliminary steps that must be taken care of if you want to have the best chance of success. Continue Reading

You never know when the right interview opportunity will arise in a job search, so it pays to always be ready. Going over likely questions in your head helps, but there is no substitute for actual practice in interview conditions. This is why practice interviews are one of your best weapons in preparing for the real thing. Continue Reading

Dressing for Job Interview Success

Does it really make a big difference how you dress up for a job interview? In almost all cases, it does. Dressing for job interview success – this is perhaps one of the most overused job-hunting phrases, but this is also one of the most ignored by many job seekers. In hunting for a job, first impressions really matter.

Keep in mind that in job hunting, you are marketing yourself as a product to your customer, your potential employer, and believe it or not, the first thing that the employer or the interviewer sees when you greet him or her is your attire; therefore, you must exert extra effort to have appear in the interview in the attire most appropriate for the job you are applying for. Now you might ask if dressing properly and appropriately would get you the job. Definitely not, but dressing the right way will surely give the competitive edge. Continue Reading

Indiana Employment Statistics

There are various places on the Internet where a person can look up Indiana employment statistics. These include the websites of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development and the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Unites States Department of Labor. Information on employment in Indiana is important for job seekers, employers, educators, and economic developers.

For job seekers, data on employment statistics in Indiana are important for information on career assistance, the occupations, the labor force, and Indiana Career Connect. For employers, employment statistics data are vital with regards to demographics, area profiles, income and wages, employer’s services, and education. For economic developers, the data on employment are essential with regards to education, economic indicators, demographics, area profiles, industry, income and wages, labor force, and occupations.

And important source of information on employment statistics in Indiana is the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. LAUS is a statistical program that computes the annual and monthly average estimates for employment, labor force, unemployment and unemployment rate for several areas. Labor force is the sum of the employed and the unemployed. These areas include states, census regions and divisions, metropolitan divisions, metropolitan areas, combined areas, micropolitan areas, counties, small labor market areas, cities, and county equivalents.

Projections on employment and the unemployment rate are also important for federal programs that provide certain benefits. These include the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, Workforce Investment Act, Public Works Program, Food Stamp limitation waivers, Labor Surplus Area Designation Program, and the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program.

You’ve just been laid off or your position was eliminated.  Now you need to know how to search for a job smartly.  Remember, time is money and who can really live on unemployment, right?  It’s a tough market out there and using some simple tools, you can move through the transition phase much more quickly.

First, review and update your resume.  It’s always a good idea to keep your resume up to date because opportunities present themselves all the time.  Make sure your resume has no spelling or grammar errors, is neat and concise and clearly and honestly describes your experience.  Nothing will hinder your successful job search more than “padding” your resume.  Employers currently have a wealth of candidates to choose from, so lying will rule you out immediately.

Second, utilize social networking sites like LinkedIn and facebook.  This is a growing trend for job seekers and employers.  LinkedIn has job boards for various industries and many positions listed are exclusive to that site.  When searching for a job smartly, something to remember is people will hire people they like and who others like.  This is important when using social networking sites for your job search.

Make sure you don’t put anything on your facebook page that you wouldn’t want your mother to see.  If using LinkedIn, make sure you invite people to your network that will be willing to write you recommendations.  You never know who is hiring.  The best jobs are those not found on job sites.  Be smart, network.

The signs of the current recession are showing everywhere.  No where more so than in the job market.  With the closing of many companies, people are now finding themselves looking for work in new fields.  People in the Indiana community are looking at jobs offering employment at the entry level.

Entry level jobs are actually easier to find than you might think.  As a rule the positions pay less to the employees than those offered to the skilled who have already been in the positions previously.  While job employment is down and profits are not as high, employers need these positions filled at a pay rate they can afford.

Many entry level jobs can be found using the temporary placement agencies.  Temp jobs are on the rise right now, and it would be in the interest of both job seekers and employers to use this venue.  If you are placed at a job by a temp agency, you will be able to show the potential long term employer your job skills, willingness to learn, etc.  These are things that an employer would be watching during a 90 day probation period.

You can find entry level jobs in Indiana in a variety of areas, Accounting, Medical, Construction, Computer, Administrative, even State and Federal agencies are looking for entry level applicants. Though with the government positions, there will be a small window of opportunity to apply for the job.  A daily check on their site under Human Resources or Job listings is suggested. The dates for application often vary from a couple of days to a week.