Emurse

Testimonial

From: Nadine Turner

After just a few days of setting up my resume, I could see that it was getting a lot of attention…far more than it got on monster.com and career builder combined! Naturally, I wanted to get my hands on the stats and decided to pay for the premium service and I’m glad I did. When I saw the referring links leading into my resume site, I discovered new ways that some people searched online and was better prepared to interact when those recruiters contacted me. I’m loving the site. Thanks again!

Nadine

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The goal of a successful job hunt is to find employment. An ideal job hunt may result in a few different employment options to choose from. Such a situation can cause an unexpected amount of stress for some people. When faced with multiple offers, you have the opportunity to choose the position that will not only meet your immediate needs, but also further your long term career goals.

We know, it is a “high class problem” to have. Keep in mind, it is not always what you say yes to that is important — you also have to know when to say no as well. Here is a small guide to help you compare options and determine which of your opportunities is right for you!

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Using the Web to Your Advantage » NY Post

“If you want a more controlled Web presence, try emurse.com, which offers fill-in-the-blank templates for building a professional looking resume, and allows you to host it on a mini site on their server, in either a password-protected or Google-able format. Whenever your resume is viewed you’ll get an e-mail alert with the viewer’s ID - you can also create a resume link to attach to a blog, MySpace profile or other Web page.”

We have just pushed live a rather large redesign to the internal interface. We are actively seeking feedback and bug reports from all of this, so please drop us a line and let us know what you think!

Here is a rundown of the changes:

• Much wider screen use, way more white space, and a new page header.
• The “Send” tab has been consolidated to a “Distribution” sub-tab under the new “Resume” tab (the equivalent of “Edit” before)
• In the “Send” tabs place, you will find “Website”. By promoting Website from the Share tab to its own tab allows us to expand on the functionality offered. Website profiles have been moved here as well.
• A new “Network” tab has been created to house a “Contacts” feature. We added Network contacts quietly a few weeks back for testing and response has been fairly strong. Expect some more neat things in the near future here.
• The “Account” link at the top of the interface has been promoted to its own area under the “Home” tab. This should help make it much easier to find.

Please let us know your thoughts. We are striving to find the right balance between Web2.0 and “professional” as we expand our service. With your help we are confident we will nail it

Expect more big things soon.

We’re out in Austin for the next week or so at South by South West (SxSW). We would love to meet up with any of our users and friends. If you are around and would like to say hi, e-mail us at service at emurse.com!

When evaluating a job lead, your due diligence in researching your potential new employer is important. Set aside a little bit of time before your interview to research the company you are considering.

Look for information on company structure, work place culture, corporate finances and maybe even a few of your potential new coworkers. Developing a deeper understanding of the environment will prepare you to discuss details and enjoy a more thorough interview. Proper research will give you a better sense of whether or not you will enjoy the new job. You will also be in a better position to negotiate salary if the interview proves successful.

An interview is just as much for your sake as it is for theirs. You can be sure that the employer will be researching you, take the time to properly gather information on their organization. Use this simple guide to help you in researching companies.

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Testimonial

From: Mathew Bookspan

Emurse is a fantastic service. My expectations were exceeded the moment I started receiving email statistics for those viewing my resume. Further, I love the fact that I can provide additional information to recruiters about my interests, have my resume available on the web and add a widget to my blog for those who want to quickly access my professional background. The team at Emurse is responsive, diligent and great to work with when seeking additional information. I highly recommend the service.

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You can read more of Matt’s impressions over on his blog. Have a testimonial for Emurse? Send it in to service at emurse.com!

“Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.”
Winston Churchill

Staying positive while job hunting can be tough, especially if it’s been awhile since your last success. Looking for a new job is right up there with moving on the list of things people dread doing. Unfortunately, job hunting takes a whole lot longer than packing a truck. Landing the perfect job is largely an outcome of maintaining a great attitude. As hard as it may be, it is absolutely crucial to remain optimistic — even after the worst of interviews.

Everyone has a bad interview now and then. Even the most patient person gets frustrated after getting the run around. It is important to know how to handle these mini-travesties when they happen.

Here are some quick ways to shake it off, find the silver lining and get your job search right back on track.

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