This is a two part question with the intent of yielding as many
recent(past month) job postings for entry level financial analyst
position in health industry.

1). a list of major job posting sites that accept complex search
string

2). search string with the following criteria:

       2.1) Entry Level (December grad with bachelor degree in
Finance, 3 yr assistant account manager experience)

       2.2) Financial Analyst - or account manager, I need your
creativity/search know how to find as many fitting jobs for a Finance
major as possible.

       2.3) In Health industry - ie: pharmaceutical, hospital, etc.  I
need your creativity/search know how to find as many fitting
industries as possible.

       2.4) Location is New York or New Jersey.

       2.5) Time constraint is past 30 days

For a complete report, please list multiple job posting sites with
corresponding search strings that will yield the results.

PS. please post clarifications!  I know you'll need some =)

Thank you and Good Luck

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 12 Dec 2002 01:49 PST

Hello davli-ga,

I'm eager to answer your question to help you find "as many
recent(past month) job postings for entry level financial analyst
position in health industry." However, based on my experience, I don't
think figuring out the best search string for the major job posting
sites is going to give you the information you need. Are you open to
changing the parameters of your question? You can take a look at some
other job search related answers I've given to see a sample of what I
have in mind.
https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=102309
https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=97956
https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=104831
https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=119550
I'd love to help you maximize your time and effort in your job search.
czh

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Clarification of Question by davli-ga on 18 Dec 2002 12:51 PST

Yes:  at this point I would simply wish for a help to maximize
opportunities.  here're the info:

December grad with bachelor degree in Finance, 3 yr assistant account
manager experience looking for jobs in health industry - ie:
pharmaceutical, hospital, etc as a Financial Analyst - or account
manager, I need your
creativity/search know how to find as many fitting jobs for a Finance
major as possible.
 
Location is New York or New Jersey. (preferably in New York City)
 
start:  immediately in Jan.
 
czh-ga, please proceed.

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 18 Dec 2002 13:15 PST

Hi davli-ga,

I'm glad to hear from you and will be glad to collect some resources
to help you with your job search.

czh

Hello davli-ga,

I’ve collected a variety of resources to help you get started with a
focused job search. By all means, use online resources to assist in
your job search, but don’t rely on it exclusively. In a tight job
market like we have today it’s more important than ever to take a very
proactive and personal approach to your job search.

It is paramount that you ask for assistance for your job search from
everyone you know. First of all, visit your school’s career center and
take advantage of all the services they offer. Most
colleges/universities are aware of labor market conditions, offer
personal counseling and group workshops, can help with resume writing
and interview practice, help you connect with employers and alumni and
offer many other services.

Next, it is best to make a personal connection with prospective
employers. After you’ve developed a prospect list of companies you
would like to work for, ask everyone you know if they know anyone in
those organizations. Your neighbors, friends, casual acquaintances can
help. Ask for advice from people in your targeted industries. Yes,
network as much as you can to discover unadvertised jobs from the
hidden job market.

Most of all, be persistent. Job searches are taking longer than in
times of economic expansion. Don’t get discouraged when you don’t hear
back from employers promptly. Follow up on opportunities that you’ve
found and your efforts will pay off.

Good luck on your job search.

czh

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JOB MARKET FOR RECENT GRADS
===========================
http://www.jobweb.com/joboutlook/default.htm
http://www.resume.com/content/times/re-newsletters.html
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/work/articles/011105/5young.htm
http://www.businesstoday.org/current/cover-intro.html
http://www.quintcareers.com/senior_success_strategies.html

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GENERAL RESOURCES FOR RECENT COLLEGE GRADS
==========================================
http://www.collegejournal.com/
http://www.monstertrak.com/
http://www.campuscareercenter.com
http://www.quintcareers.com/gradres.html
http://www.collegegrad.com/
http://www.jobweb.com/

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SPECIALIZED JOB BOARDS AND RESOURCES – FINANCE
==============================================
http://fisher.osu.edu/fin/
http://www.jobsinthemoney.com/
http://www.financialjobs.com/
http://www.financial-jobs.com/
http://www.careers-in-business.com/
http://www.vault.com/jobs/jobboard/ind_searchform.jsp?type=finance

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SPECIALIZED JOB BOARDS AND RESOURCES – HEALTHCARE
=================================================
http://www.medcareers.com/seeker/search.asp
http://www.medhunters.com/links/adminMain.html
http://www.medzilla.com/cgi-bin/search-jobs
http://www.medcareers.com/seeker/search.asp?profession=Administration

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SPECIALIZED JOB BOARDS AND RESOURCES – NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY
===========================================================
http://newyork.craigslist.org/
http://www.job-hunt.org/jobs/newyork.shtml
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/jobs/
http://nyjobsource.com/
http://www.filcro.com/
http://home.nyc.gov/portal/index.jsp?pageID=nyc_home
http://www.allny.com/jobs.html
http://www.tristatejobs.com/

========================================================
COMBINATION SEARCHES AND RESOURCES – NATIONAL JOB BOARDS
========================================================
http://www.flipdog.com/js/jobsearch-results.html?loc=NY&srch=new+york+city&rsrch=finance&job=1
http://www.jobsbystate.info/sny.shtml
http://www.nationjob.com/financial/
http://myh.monster.com/

===============
SEARCH STRATEGY
===============
new college grad jobs
finance jobs
healthcare jobs
"new york" jobs
finance jobs new york 
healthcare jobs new york
recent grads job market

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Request for Answer Clarification by davli-ga on 19 Dec 2002 13:32 PST

I didn't realize that you were simply offering job sites that I can
probably come up with myself - did you visit each site and tried them
out??  I tried most of them and only 4 or 5 sites yielded any tangible
results.

Please try harder and give me more *concentrated* resources in Health
care related and finance in New York area and actually try them out
first with my situation.  thanks.

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Request for Answer Clarification by davli-ga on 19 Dec 2002 13:37 PST

For Example:

something like this shows that the site craigslist is useful with the
following link.  I just think that for $20 I deserve a bit more than
just a bunch of site urls.  thanks

http://newyork.craigslist.org/cgi-bin/search?areaID=3&subAreaID=0&catAbbreviation=acc&group=J&type_search=&query=health+care&cat=23

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Clarification of Answer by czh-ga on 19 Dec 2002 14:32 PST

Hello again,

Yes, I did try out the sites that I’ve included for you. All of them
have jobs in your targeted areas. The reason I did not include the
specific searches and corresponding results was that it would not be
of value to you. The learning of what each site has to offer comes
from you doing the searches and applying your own criteria for sorting
and refining the results. You will recognize company and organization
names that appeal to you. You will notice that the job titles are
different from what you expected them to be. The value is in
conducting your own explorations so that you can build your knowledge
of the marketplace, the current jargon and vernacular employers and
recruiters are using, and making intuitive connections among the
disparate results. It’s hard work and no one else can do it for you.

One of the most important techniques I recommend in evaluating job
postings on job boards or with specific organizations is to look for
patterns on who is hiring. It doesn’t even matter if they’re
advertising job titles you’re interested in. You’re trying to identify
companies that seem to be active and growing. Once you’ve identified
such an organization, you can network your way in to see what other
opportunities are available. When there is a lot of hiring activity
with a company, many jobs are not advertised but they will be filled
as the cast of characters is shuffled.

Since you’re looking for entry-level jobs, the job title itself is not
the most important factor in your job search. You’re trying to find
companies that will give you the opportunity learn, gain experience,
and fit with your long-term goals. Entry-level job titles tend to be
generic and broad. Do not restrict your search at this time by using
only “financial analyst” or “account manager” jobs. Instead,. look at
as broad range of jobs that you could possibly qualify for and apply
to them all. Remember, you’re competing against hundreds/thousands of
recent grads who have the same limited experience as you have. You
need to catch the employer’s interest with something that
differentiates you. The more you can learn about a wide range of jobs
in your interest area, the more likely you’ll be able to do that.

I wish it would be sufficient to come up with the perfect search terms
to come up with a great job. Employers and recruiters have exactly the
same hope. The dance of matching resume to job posting is a hopeful
but frustrating dance but I’m sure your hard work will pay off.

Good luck.

czh