article #15 - Top 10 Job Search Tips.
Top 10 Job Search Tips.
Looking for a employment but not sure how to prepare. These top 10 tips will assist you in successfully organizing a process and make the job search easy.
1. Be Patient. Look after you
The job search can cause stress and strong negative emotions. Feelings can range from loss, denial, fear, anger and depression. Positive habits such as eating well exercise and rest and maintaining a social circle is crucial to managing stress during a job search. Treat the job search like a full-time job and taking time out at the end each day to attend to the other things of your life.
2. Know Yourself
What aspects are you looking for in a job? What type of job would be a good fit for you? The job search starts with preparation and planning. Write down your personal characteristics such as values, interests, skills and experience. A thorough list can help you choose a realistic job objective that fits your needs and will be helpful when creating or revising your resume and preparing for job interviews.
3. Know the Job Market
Before you begin your search, it is useful to research the job market in the area that you want. There are many resources available to help with your employment market research including the internet, the library, employment agencies, Chambers of commerce, Profesional Associations, career fairs, trade and business directories.
4. Look for Leads
Leads can be found by approaching professionals within organizations that have the need, the ability or access to people who hire employees with skills similar to yours. If the organization that you contact is not hiring, ask them for referrals to other organizations that might have openings that match your qualifications.
5. Tap into the Hidden Job Market
Approximately 80% of job openings and contracts in small businesses, are not posted and are advertised by word of mouth. Make some cold calls, it might pay off. Look on the internet or phone book for contact information.
6. Combining the Job Search Process
You can increase your odds of success by combining your strategy to access the job market. Maintain a routine by searching for job openings in local, regional, and national newspapers, Internet, and employment agency job boards daily. Records all networking contacts, cover letters and resumes sent, interviews, thank you notes, referrals, and follow-ups.
7. Visit Job Postings Sites Daily
Applying for jobs online is easy and job openings on sites change daily, so its important to visit sites frequently. Here are a few job sites to check out:
- BC Jobs
- Canada Jobs
- Future Works
- Techvibes.com
- T-Net Employment
- Workopolis
- Job Forum Canada
- WorkBC
- HRinmotion
8. Write an Effective Cover Letter and Resume
Cover Letter
Include a cover letter with every resume you submit. The cover letter is your marketing tool and should not duplicate your resume. This one page cover letter attracts the attention of the employer and gets them interested to look at your resume. Make sure you indicate your interest in the job and organization, describe your marketable qualifications, provide contact information and ask for an interview.
Resume
Always write a resume to target a specific position within an organization. The job description will help clearly identify how you meet those qualifications and skills required by the job. Format your resume to show you meet all the requirements on the job description. If you have a difficult time creating or revising your resume, seek a professional resume writing service provider. Visit our resume page for some resume samples.
9. Organize Your Work Samples
Today, more employers are asking candidates to provide samples of their work. It is a good idea to provide samples of your work, education, accomplishments and recognition in a portfolio when speaking about your experiences in an interview.
10. Know How to Interview
The better prepared you are for the job interview, the less nervous you will be and the more chance you will have for success. Like any skill, practice makes perfect, so don’t go into an interview ill prepared. This may be your first interview in days or weeks, so you can’t afford not to be prepared. Look for interview techniques on the web, take courses, seek a interview coach and practice with a friend.
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