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Successful Search Strategies
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If you're thinking of looking for a new job, careful preparation will help you obtain the work you want.
IDENTIFY YOUR INTERESTS.
Position yourself to do work that you'll enjoy. Begin the process of educating yourself and gaining experience in your field of interest. You'll eventually be ready for a more satisfying and rewarding career.
DEVELOP YOUR RESUME.
A resume should be designed to gain the employer's attention and lead to an interview. If you have a wise variety of work experiences, skills, and interests, you may need to develop more than one resume. There are many books on putting together an attention-getting resume. Some public agencies can assist you with resume preparation. There are also fee based resume services.
DEVELOP JOB LEADS.
Don't depend only on the Classified Ads. Talk to your friends, neighbors, fellow church members, bank tellers, grocery clerks, etc. Let them know you're in the job market. Someone may know of a job lead or opening that is just right for you. You can return the favor by becoming a productive employee and by referring other qualified job seekers for openings. Other job search resources include temporary agencies, job/career sites on the Internet, and telephone or letter inquiries. When calling a business to inquire about job openings, be courteous and brief. Ask for the name, fax number, or mailing address of the Hiring Manager. Follow up with an inquiry letter introducing yourself, and state the type of work you're looking for. Express how your skills and experience would benefit the company and explain the reason(s) why you are interested in working for their company.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK.
You need to know something about the company so that you can tell them how hiring you will be an asset to them. You'll also want to determine if the company's culture or work style matches your preferred work style. If the company environment tends to be laid-back and casual and you thrive in a fast-paced, tightly organized workplace, it may not be a good fit for you. You can gain some insight into the company by talking to current employees; looking the business up in the library or on the Internet; calling the Chamber of Commerce; and reading the company's employment ads.
COMPLETE THE APPLICATION NEATLY.
Fill in each blank; or draw a line through the space that does not apply to you. This lets the interviewer know that you didn't overlook or ignore the question. You may be asked to come to the business to complete the application. If so, dress appropriately. You may be interviewed on the spot!
BE THOROUGHLY PREPARED FOR THE INTERVIEW.
Review the details of the open position. Review what you've learned about the company. Rehearse answering interview questions. Dress as professionally as possible. You want to appear confident of your abilities and capable of performing the tasks required for the position. Show up on time and be friendly to the receptionist. Bring the names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 or 4 references. Include professional or business references. Let these individuals know you are using them as a reference, so they won't be caught off guard when they are contacted.
BE SURE TO HAVE SOME QUESTIONS FOR THE INTERVIEWER.
This shows interest in the position and in the company. Also, you'll want to gain enough information to decide if the company is good for you and your career goals.
Searching for the right job takes time and preparation. And when you find it, being prepared will place you with the top applicants.
Source : Global Career Management |
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