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FlexJobs Members. How to Get Started Using Your FlexJobs Account. Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com. Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com. Presenters: Jeremy Anderson, Director of Client Services Jess Vyvial -Larson, Client Services Support & Writer Host:
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FlexJobs Members How to Get Started Using Your FlexJobs Account Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com
Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com • Presenters: • Jeremy Anderson, Director of Client Services • Jess Vyvial-Larson, Client Services Support & Writer • Host: • Brie Reynolds, Director of Content & Social Media • What we’ll cover today: • Setting Up Your Resume Profile • How to do it and why it matters • Advanced Search Options • Targeting your search and best practices How to Get Started Using Your FlexJobs Account
Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com • Purpose of Your Resume Profile • To help automate your job search • To alert you of new jobs which match your career interests • To allow you to apply for positions with FlexJobs Featured Employers • To create your resume and give you a PDF copy Setting Up Your FlexJobs Resume Profile
Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com • FlexJobs Featured Employers • Employers have come directly to FlexJobs • Screened and approved by our staff • Post their jobs to FlexJobs • Browse job seekers’ resume profiles to select potential candidates • External Employers • Our job researchers find these employers through outside websites • Screened and verified for legitimacy • Do not post their jobs directly to FlexJobs • Cannot browse job seekers’ resume profiles 2 Types of Employers on FlexJobs
Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com • Create more than one • Interested in multiple types of jobs? Create profiles for each type • Use clear, precise, and catchy titles for each profile • Fill out as much info as possible • Set Profile Privacy Status • Most Important: Job Category & Job Details Tips for Setting Up Resume Profiles
Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com Video for Job Search Profile Creation • 10 minute thorough walk-thru • On right-side menu when viewing resume profile • See each step • Watch anytime & refer back for tips • http://www.flexjobs.com/video/profile.html
Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com • Search Jobs by Keyword: To search for a specific term used in your field or for general searching • Exclude these Words: Filter positions without certain keywords or terms by entering them into this field • Category: Fastest, easiest way to search - Each job assigned up to 5 categories • Job Type: Choose if you are looking to work as a freelancer, full-time, or part-time employment • Type of Job Flexibility: Choose from telecommuting, part-time, a freelancing contract, or flexible schedule • Level of Telecommuting: Choose 100%, Mostly, Some, or Option to telecommute • Location: Select your state. Can also choose “and available anywhere” • Select Country: Default = U.S., but you can choose other countries to search in Advanced Search Options
Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com • More is not always better • Choosing too many at once can limit search results • Keywords: Mix ‘Em Up • Try variations • Must be exact match • Not getting enough results? • Select Job Category, Level of Telecommuting, and Location • Gives broad search results in your field and location • Doesn’t limit search by keyword Tips for Advanced Searching
Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com Questions?