I have had two great sessions with GroovyTek and finally I have learned to use my smartphone calendar! I'm looking forward to my next session.
Finding a job used to be pretty straightforward. Remember the days when you could circle an ad in the newspaper, drop off your resume, and get an interview? If you’ve tried to find a job lately, you may have been unpleasantly surprised. Even though you have decades of solid experience, recruiters might tell you that applications are only accepted online, or that you shouldn’t reach out to the company over the phone.
With all these changes to job hunting, how are you supposed to find a job? You’re competing with young candidates who have much less experience, but are far more tech-savvy than you. Fortunately, using the necessary technology to get a job isn’t too hard! After a quick overview, you’ll be able to confidently tackle today’s job market.
There are three major sites for job postings online: Google Jobs, LinkedIn, and Indeed. LinkedIn has the best reputation as a place for professional networking, but the others are great resources too.
Google Jobs is easy to use. If you type a term into the search bar of Google Chrome—office manager jobs, for instance—the first results will come through Google Jobs. If you click ‘view more jobs’ at the bottom of these first listings, it will take you to Google’s hiring platform. After applying filters like location, date posted, title, and type, Google will curate a list of jobs from across the Internet that fit your wishes. If you click on the title of a job that interests you, it will display a full list of job responsibilities and requirements. Once you do that, you can pick which site you’d like to click on to apply for the job. The two most popular sites that Google will direct you to are Indeed and LinkedIn. Both sites are treasure troves of available jobs independent of their association with Google.
Once you go to LinkedIn.com, you’ll be prompted to create an account. Put in your name, email, and a strong password—then you’re set! LinkedIn serves as an online profile that displays: your current job, accomplishments, work experience, previous managers, languages you’re fluent in, volunteer experience, and more. LinkedIn is also a great site because it provides professional networking opportunities. If you’ve used Facebook or similar social media sites before, you’re familiar with the concept of ‘friending’ people. On LinkedIn, they’re called connections—and you can connect to people in your industry, people you currently work with, or past coworkers/employers.
Once you’re ready to start looking for jobs on LinkedIn, you need to add your information. It’s as easy as inputting the information on your resume! Type up dates, titles, responsibilities, supervisors, and save it. LinkedIn is a free tool, but LinkedIn Premium is available for a monthly or yearly fee. With LinkedIn Premium, you can get insights on the other candidates you’re competing against, and message people who you aren’t connected with.
Once your profile is set up, you can search any title or keywords in the Jobs search bar. After you get the hang of it, try setting up filters. That way, you will only get results for jobs posted within the last week or month, or jobs with less than ten applicants so far.
Setting up an Indeed profile is also easy. You can create an account by filling in your relevant details, and uploading your resume. On Indeed, employers often comb through uploaded resumes, looking for the best candidates for their open roles. However, rather than waiting to be discovered, start applying! You can search by keyword, and add filters such as location, title, salary, and date posted.
However, to use these tools, you need a resume on your computer. If you have Microsoft Word, you can easily create a resume. There’s a huge selection of templates available, where you can easily input all your information so it looks crisp and professional. Once you’ve finished, Microsoft Word allows you to save it for later. You can save it with your last name, such as Jones_Resume, so you can find it later on.
Using technology to find a job, especially after you’ve had a long and successful career without it, can seem challenging. However, the ability to find, research, and apply to your dream job from your living room is exciting! Especially if you’re looking for an out-of-state job, it makes your hunt even easier.
I have had two great sessions with GroovyTek and finally I have learned to use my smartphone calendar! I'm looking forward to my next session.
It is comforting to know if you have technical problems there is a Hands On source to get help. These trainers listen to your problems, find solutions and work with you until you understand the solution, their patience is outstanding. This is a great way to not only solve problems but to learn about the ever-changing world of technology; there are class presentations, small group gatherings or one-on-one in your home with kind, friendly, people.
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My tech from GoovyTek has been terrific. He is patient, knowledgeable, and explains things really well. I enjoyed learning new tools and features on my smart phone and computer. They have made doing things a lot easier and more enjoyable.
I'm very pleased with my session today with GroovyTek. My trainer was able to fix both my computer and my printer (problems with both) and instructed me on how to correct the issues if they occurred in the future. We also made plans for my next session. I find GroovyTek sessions extremely helpful and convenient since they are in my home.
I was just delighted and on my way to practice new found skills. My trainer was on time, friendly, knowledgeable, and very patient with this little old lady (age 78). I didn't have to take notes to remember - he recorded it on his tablet and sent me a copy to download so I have my instructions, step by step. So pleased with the service and the follow-up.
Excellent help from our GroovyTek trainer. He spent an hour explaining issues that I was confronted with, on my computer, and corrected all my issues and problems. He was concise, knowledgeable and forthright and I will call on him and GroovyTek again whenever I need help and support. I highly recommend GroovyTek services!
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The trainers are so friendly, and helpful. They certainly have lots of patience and knowledge. They make you feel so comfortable asking questions you would not dare ask your family to show you again how to do. They are always welcome in my home, sometimes I hate to see them go!
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I have always had the best computers that Apple offered, but the problem was that I never knew how to use them. Thanks to my GroovyTek trainer, my tech skills have increased exponentially and I am feeling more competent and confident with each lesson.
Dear GroovyTek team, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this very supportive and beneficial service you provide! I am so grateful!
Today was my first experience with GroovyTek and it was extraordinary. I learned so much over the course of the hour AND as importantly fixed the problem I was having. The trainer was intelligent and friendly. All support was given in a very collaborative way. I am looking forward to this partnership.
We have had several help sessions with a GroovyTek trainer. WE could not be more pleased. My trainer takes all our questions and while answering types up his answers so even after he leaves, we can refer to his notes. I would recommend GroovyTek to any of my friends or family without hesitation. BTW, ALL the employees at this firm are extrememly knowledgeable and friendly.