Recommended Job Search Techniques
September 18, 2007 3:31 am ResourcesTired of fruitless job hunting? Do you want to locate a career of your choice? Whether you are actively looking for a job or you just want to get a pulse of the job market, here are some useful tips that you can take note when you are searching for a job:
Tip #1: One of the most significant ways in looking for a job is to get in touch with as many people, companies and employers as you can. Let them know who you are and the type of employment you are looking for. You can spread the word by talking to them and by writing to them to know if there are any possible job vacancies of your choice.
Tip #2: Get in Touch Directly with Employers. This is a more serious approach as compared to informal enquiry in Tip#1.
There are different ways in which you can contact potential employers such as by telephone, networking and paper. Using the telephone is the quickest and cheapest means to connect with a potential employer. At the same time, potential employers would be able to quickly obtain information about you through the phone.
Meanwhile, if you meet a potential employer in person, the former would be able to know up front if you are the type of person they would like to hire and at the same time, it is also an opportunity for you to make a good impression on them.
On the other hand, though it is considered expensive, time consuming and possibly fruitless, it is also good to contact a potential employer by mailing your cover letter and resume. That way, they would be able to get a feel not just of your skill sets but in also the way you express yourself in writing.
Tip #3: Do you know that only 15% job openings are seen in print or online? You can do the following in order to tap into those that are not actually advertised:
To build your social network, you can get in touch with the right people who can help you get a job. You can do so by talking with friends and family, read the newspaper, Internet research and phone calls. You can also start with the people and the company that you know and devise a way in which to contact each one of them.
Build your list of contacts through informational interviews. Here, you can get a lot of data regarding the potential employer that you want to work for and at the same time, you can also create job opportunities for yourself. For instance, during an informational interview, you can ask the potential employer of other job opportunities in the company.
Volunteer in different programs where you have the opportunity to get in touch with people and at the same time, enhance current skills and harness new ones as well.
Join the government employment programs where you can get a feel of various work environments, obtain significant experience and even land a job. An example of this program is the Youth Employment Strategy where those who are aged 15 to 30 years can participate in different initiatives.
Tip #4: You can search for a job through the Internet. At present, the Internet is a powerful job search tool where you can gather a wealth of information on job openings, career advice, good employers and other pertinent information.
Take into consideration these helpful tips and it is sure that you would find the job that you are looking for. Formal and informal methods of gathering information and preparation will help you find a good job.
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In Search of the Perfect Job (Paperback)
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