How To Find a Job
" Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time."
Finding a good job is a job in itself! Usually it is best to prepare a job search strategy before looking for work. Many people find the internet to be an excellent tool for planning and implementing their job search. The following job search tips and web sites will assist in developing a timely and successful strategy.
" Seven Steps To Job Success"
Successful job search strategies begin with proper planning and knowing how to develop a personal presentation. These tips offer guiding principles to assist in your job search.
Prepare and assemble your job search tools - You may want to prepare your resume for the internetor learn how to write a resume. List transferable skills and state your accomplishments on your resume. Learn how to make the best use of your letter writing skills using a collection of 200 letters for job hunters. Develop a "Personal Presentation Statement" of your job qualifications. Your presentation should be very brief less than one minute. You may want to print "network cards" briefly describing your overall job objective and job qualifications. Network cards will assist in "pitching" your marketable skills, abilities and experience to others. Practice with family and friends before the interview. Practice, practice and practice...
Develop and maintain a list of employers to target your job search activity - Find out everything you can about potential employers before the interview. You should know the types of products and/or services a company provides, its location, and who has the authority to hire you. Job search resources can be found at your local CareerNet site.
Plan a daily/weekly job search schedule and stick to it - The first step is to plan your work and work your plan. Plan your time wisely. If you are looking for the location of a job lead, try Switchboard. Find the best possible auto route to your interview using Mapquest. This interactive atlas allows you to find significant locations anywhere in the world! When searching for auto directions use TripQuest and when searching for a geographic maps use the Interactive Atlas. Plan your travel time and job search strategies wisely...
Diversify your job search activities - Choose the right job search technique right. Spend some hours contacting employers by phone, making cold calls, reading the "want ads" and developing your network of future contacts. Negotiating salary can at times be a complicated matter when relocating across the United States. Salary Calculator will project the salary needed to maintain the same standard of living. Enter your current salary and a code for your geographic location, then find the corresponding code for town of relocation.
Plan follow-up activities - Make telephone calls, write thank you letters and call contacts from your network list. Career assessment tools and career resources are available for further planning, study and review.
Reward yourself - At the end of the week after you have successfully completed your job search activities, relax !!! Take some time out before preparing for next week's work.
Network with business associates and friends - attend social functions to establish new contacts and renew acquaintances. Use your personal presentation and network card to initiate introductions. Give acquaintances your network card.
HELPFUL HINTS ABOUT THE JOB SEARCH
THINGS TO DO BEFORE AND DURING THE INTERVIEW
Pre-Interviewing Techniques
Do your homework. Find out as much as possible about the firm or agency and person who will be interviewing you. Career Services has a Human Services Directory on file, which may be of help.
Think of questions you would like to ask during the interview.
Be aware of what NOT to ask, as well.
Dress as you would if you were working for the agency, i.e., men in suits, shirts and ties; women in suits or conservative dresses and panty hose.
Make sure you are neat and presentable - hair cut to a reasonable length, clothes pressed and shoes shined.
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