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Posted On 01.19.10

If you are currently looking for a job, you are probably visiting the same job sites day after day, entering the same search queries, and sifting through the results wondering if you have seen them before. Well fear not, because there is a better way. One that saves you countless hours of repetitive actions and virtual carpal tunnel syndrome. Make job hunting on the internet work for you by using Google Reader and RSS feeds to bring relevant job listings to you.

What is RSS?

RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. Basically it boils down a webpage to it’s elements, like text and title, and removes all the unnecessary fat, like pictures and ads. Then an RSS reader like Google Reader takes the pages whose RSS feeds you have subscribed to, and it searches for new content. Every time you visit your Google Reader you will see new content, like new job listings in your search query, pour in like they were emails.

How do I use RSS?

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Enter your search on your favorite job boards as you normally would. On the results page, click this symbol RSS in either the address bar or somewhere on the page. Then choose ‘Subscribe to RSS feed’ and choose Google to subscribe with. Now navigate to your Google Reader and revel in the fact that you are maximizing your time job searching online.

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What tools or tricks do you use for job hunting?

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01.20.10

Great advise, I will definitely do this right NOW!

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