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CibbuanoJob Hunting Top Tips I
August 31st 2006 00:56
These are a few top tips to consider when you’re in the job hunting game.
1) Network.
Think of the people you know - relatives, friends, professors, classmates, co-workers at summer jobs and randoms. Basically use anyone relevant that you know. Make more of an effort to meet with people, and use these conversations to ask their advice, to make them aware of your job search, to learn more about their jobs or their organizations, and to get the names of others who might be useful in your job search. The idea behind networking is to let people know that you are actively looking for work and getting them to help you in your efforts. A solid network will help you source new job openings.
2) Be prepared.
You should have a copy of your resume with you at all times. It does sound a tad extreme, but you’ll never know when you’ll pass across the perfect job. It is also a good idea to have fresh copies of your resume prepared in case you are called to an interview at the last minute. If you don’t happen to have a copy of your resume on you, at the very least leave some contact details, make a good first impression and get a copy of your resume to the company/organization as soon as possible (ie, with the next business day).
3) Tune your resume.
Make sure your resume is targeted to the employers who receive it. Leave out any irrelevant information and include all the relevant information. Have a good read to make sure the skills and qualifications you list are specifically what your employer is seeking. Double check addresses, contact details and saluations. There’s nothing more embarrassing that sending a resume to one company with another company referenced in the cover letter. Make sure your resume is easy to read and the most important details stand out. Make more than one resume if you are applying to more than one industry. Don’t use the lazy option and stick with a constant, boring resume.
4) Create a contact database.
Write down all the employers you contact, the date you sent your resume, any contact made, people you talk to, and notes about those contacts. These records will help to keep you abreast of any correspondence that may result from job applications. If necessary, create a little file and keep a record of the resume that you sent. Keep a notepad with you at all times - take notes as soon as you hear about an opportunity or when you leave an interview. Get into the habit of updating your database daily. Prior to going to an interview, pull out your records for that particular job and refresh your memory about the specifics of the resume that your sent, contact names and any prior, relevant information.
1) Network.
Think of the people you know - relatives, friends, professors, classmates, co-workers at summer jobs and randoms. Basically use anyone relevant that you know. Make more of an effort to meet with people, and use these conversations to ask their advice, to make them aware of your job search, to learn more about their jobs or their organizations, and to get the names of others who might be useful in your job search. The idea behind networking is to let people know that you are actively looking for work and getting them to help you in your efforts. A solid network will help you source new job openings.
2) Be prepared.
You should have a copy of your resume with you at all times. It does sound a tad extreme, but you’ll never know when you’ll pass across the perfect job. It is also a good idea to have fresh copies of your resume prepared in case you are called to an interview at the last minute. If you don’t happen to have a copy of your resume on you, at the very least leave some contact details, make a good first impression and get a copy of your resume to the company/organization as soon as possible (ie, with the next business day).
3) Tune your resume.
Make sure your resume is targeted to the employers who receive it. Leave out any irrelevant information and include all the relevant information. Have a good read to make sure the skills and qualifications you list are specifically what your employer is seeking. Double check addresses, contact details and saluations. There’s nothing more embarrassing that sending a resume to one company with another company referenced in the cover letter. Make sure your resume is easy to read and the most important details stand out. Make more than one resume if you are applying to more than one industry. Don’t use the lazy option and stick with a constant, boring resume.
4) Create a contact database.
Write down all the employers you contact, the date you sent your resume, any contact made, people you talk to, and notes about those contacts. These records will help to keep you abreast of any correspondence that may result from job applications. If necessary, create a little file and keep a record of the resume that you sent. Keep a notepad with you at all times - take notes as soon as you hear about an opportunity or when you leave an interview. Get into the habit of updating your database daily. Prior to going to an interview, pull out your records for that particular job and refresh your memory about the specifics of the resume that your sent, contact names and any prior, relevant information.
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