- Some will just require that you’re in college.

- Some will want to see a bachelor’s degree or some certificate of advanced learning.

- Others, however, will be looking for past teaching or tutoring experiences from you.

Don’t fret if you’re thinking that your credentials aren’t enough; if you meet at least one requirement, then there’s a great chance that you’ll get various tutoring opportunities.

Things to include in your resume:

- References from your past tutoring experiences,

- Degrees, or relevant standardized scores,

- Coursework done at collegiate level, and

- Skills and achievement relevant to the job.

First, write your resume in Word or any other text editor. Then format it and convert it into PDF. Every time you apply for a tutoring job, remember to attach your resume.

After you’re done with your resume, you can start looking for tutoring jobs. Thanks to the internet that is really easy to do. Here are two web sites to look for your first tutoring job:

1) A good place to search at is www.care.com.

2) It is also a great idea to be updated with http://www.craigslist.org.

If you decided to go through Craigslist, you’ll find that various tutoring jobs are posted by agencies. It is best to acquaint yourself with one if you plan to continue tutoring in the future.

Otherwise, move away from agencies as they are likely to make you go through a lengthy process and give late payments.

Nevertheless, if you’re seeking long-term employment, then your best choice is to search for agencies and posting on their websites.

Resist the temptation to use your current company’s resources to look for a job. This includes your work computer, your work email address, fax machines, telephones and even stationery, envelopes and the postage meter (yes, some people do help themselves to this company owned property). Even spending time for which you are being paid to research, write or even think about your job search takes you away from the obligation you have made to your current employer — to some it is considered a form of stealing. If you absolutely must attend to phone calls or emails regarding your job search, follow up using your own cell phone or laptop when on your lunch break away from the office.

Network with discretion.

If you are planning to keep your job search undercover, you need to use discretion when speaking to others about your plans. Only share details with personal contacts whom you know will maintain your privacy and network with those outside your company who may help you gain entry into their business. Distributing your resume should also follow this guideline of discretion. You may not want to do a mass mailing of your resume, especially if you are in an industry where everyone knows everyone – the word could get back to your current boss. On job boards, you also often have the option to create confidential resumes that keep your name and contact information under wraps. You will want to swap out your name with the phrase “confidential candidate” and secure a non-identifying email address through a free service such as Yahoo!mail or Gmail. Taking additional precautions may also be necessary to keep your resume confidential such as describing your employer in general terms such as “leading apparel retailer” “or large advertising agency”.

Choose references carefully.

Obviously, if you are flying under the radar on your job search, you cannot list your current supervisor as a reference. If you have close contacts in the company with whom you have confided, they may be used as references. Other people outside your organization who are willing to vouch for your credentials, character and skill set include professors, clients, contacts from volunteer activities you are involved with and past employers.

Customized Brag Books. Often, you will need to demonstrate your achievements in prior positions during the interview process. Therefore, it is a good idea to keep records of any sales awards, performance reports or any other job-related accomplishments. Further, you will want to store, organize and present these materials in a clear, easy-to-read format. A sleek, high-quality presentation binder is a very professional way to share this information with the hiring manager. Not only will this show that you are a top performer in your chosen field, but it also shows that you are organized, prepared and respectful of their time. Further, the presentation binder will protect these valuable (and often irreplaceable) documents from getting lost or damaged.

Interview Projects. For many job openings, the interview process spans over a series of face-to-face meetings. In some cases, the interviewer will ask the job candidate to gather additional information related to the job or company in question. They do this to ascertain whether the candidate is serious about pursuing the position and to see the quality of work he or she will submit. Some candidates will remove themselves from the interview process by not completing the task at all, while others will take advantage of this opportunity to shine. If a hiring manager asks you to complete a task, think of ways to go above and beyond his request to really create an outstanding first impression. Organizing and presenting your findings in a spiral-bound presentation binder will show that you took the time to do a complete and thorough job.

This, in turn, is a great indicator of what kind of employee you will be should you accept the position.
In this tough economic climate, there are a lot of qualified people looking for work. Therefore, you’ll need to come up with creative ways to show potential employers that you are the ideal job candidate for the position you want. The effective use of a quality presentation binder is a great way to stand out from the crowd and show that you are professional, organized and ready to get down to business.

One industry in particular that is booming right now is the online advertising industry. The YellowBook was created during the Great Depression and has been in business ever since. Many advertising companies were launched during bad economic times in our recent history. Why is this?

Business owners know that without customers they will soon be looking for an “out of business” sign. That being said, connecting with customers is crucial to the lively hood of any small to medium sized business. Business owners know that spending money on advertising is an investment that they cannot live without even in a down economy.

Online advertising is the largest growing sector of the advertising industry. The reason for this is a huge shift in consumer behavior. A recent study was released that said 71% of consumers research a product or service online first before making a purchase. Business owners know that getting in front of this trend is critical and profitable.

Obtaining a job in this industry would be ideal. The timing could and will never be better than now. A quick search online for the top online advertising agencies may be a good start. However, I suggest finding a company that might not be well known. Imagine being one of the first employees of Microsoft or Dell. In a few years you could be one of the executives of a billion dollar company.

In the advertised market a candidate should:
• Identify the skills required of the advertised position.
• Analyse their skills to determine if they match 95% of their requirements.
• Modify their resumes to ensure that job requirements are addressed.
• Develop a cover letter to address gaps.
• Develop a follow up action plan and conduct regular follow-up.