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Job hunting tips
It’s all too easy to just think, I need to look for a job, and then without any more ado, log on to the many online jobs’ boards such as Monster, Reed, Total jobs, Indeed etc …. but a lot really needs to be done before actually looking at the jobs. After all, when you see the jobs you want to apply for, you need to be job application ready, with your CV / resume, cover letters etc ready to send off, jobs go quickly!!!
It’s all too easy to just think, I need to look for a job, and then without any more ado, log on to the many online jobs’ boards such as Monster, Reed, Total jobs, Indeed etc …. but a lot really needs to be done before actually looking at the jobs. After all, when you see the jobs you want to apply for, you need to be job application ready, with your CV / resume, cover letters etc ready to send off, jobs go quickly!!!
Prior to looking
for the ideal job, or indeed maybe not ideal, not that dream job, but it will
do for now and pay the bills and get you out of the punishing state benefits system,
learn how to effectively market your talents.
This will help
you gauge the possibility of landing the job. Your skills and interests should
be evaluated. Jotting down a list would
definitely be the best way to define your capabilities; second, to know your
limitations and help you spot the jobs that you may love the look of but you
will not be a fit for. There are jobs that are too demanding that might not
work for you in terms of commitments such as family responsibilities, or jobs
that you may be overly qualified for or not have the qualifications for.
The very first
thing that needs to be done when looking for a job is to prepare your
resume. The resume will depend on the type
of job being applied for. More often
than not a covering letter will also be requested, every professional job you
apply for expects to receive a well written resume. There are many sites online
that can help you with both a generic resume and job specific ones.
Where else to look for job openings?
A good step is
still to look at local newspapers for this provides information just by looking
at the Classified Ads section and the lists of employment opportunities. If you
are registered at the job centre and claiming benefits you will have to do this
as well as looking online, because your work coach will make sure you use every
source of jobs available , so don’t think you can just sit at home , play on
Facebook and have the occasional look at the jobs online .
If it so happens a job was found late in the day, call immediately for inquiries. Don’t think, oh, I will do that tomorrow, there are loads of applicants after every job and if you postpone making contact, others will be sure to get in before you do .
If it so happens a job was found late in the day, call immediately for inquiries. Don’t think, oh, I will do that tomorrow, there are loads of applicants after every job and if you postpone making contact, others will be sure to get in before you do .
How to look for jobs that are not announced?
The Hidden job market
Sometimes
companies and other employers do not really advertise any job openings in their
organization. Many good companies claim and possibly rightly so, that they do
not need to advertise their vacancies, word of mouth among their satisfied,
happy staff gets them anyone they need. Again,if you are registered for state
benefits in the UK and have to go to the job centre as you are considered fit
for work, then the staff will insist that you utilise the hidden jobs market as
it is called. If you want your benefits to not be suspended, it’s no good being
proud, you will be made to agree to ask family, friends, anyone you know, if
they know about any jobs!!!
Tell everyone about your job hunting. Relatives and previous offices or company co-workers will be able to give hints on job vacancies in their current companies. Professors or teachers will also be helpful in recommending schools and institutions that are now looking for new instructors. These people might not have any vacant position in their company in mind, but they certainly know someone who knows or needs a new employee. That is what others call networking.
Tell everyone about your job hunting. Relatives and previous offices or company co-workers will be able to give hints on job vacancies in their current companies. Professors or teachers will also be helpful in recommending schools and institutions that are now looking for new instructors. These people might not have any vacant position in their company in mind, but they certainly know someone who knows or needs a new employee. That is what others call networking.
Often, the Yellow
Pages and other online business listings directories do the job of providing
information on how and where to call to look for a job. They gives an accurate list of companies and
prospective employers in a chosen area.
Visiting the library is also a tool than can be useful when looking for
a job. There are libraries that have a
list of local employers, just asks the librarian for more information.
Contact these
employers personally, even if they did not advertise any vacant positions that
needed to be filled
Lastly, be
observant of signs posted on doors and windows of shops and stalls being passed
by. If lucky, just walk in and ask for
information about the job and how to apply.
After submitting
application forms and resumes to the respective companies, keep track of the
progress by creating a chart where you can jot down the name of the company and
when the application was submitted. If you are not too experienced in creating
such a chart, Excel spreadsheets can easily be utilised and there are also job
search records that can be freely downloaded
Here’s a checklist
to help you along your way:
1. Identify experience list
2. Identify prospective employers
3. Prepare documents
4. Contact companies and/or employers
6. Get ready for an interview
7. Evaluate how interview went along
8 Start the new job!
Resources to help you organise your job search
https://www.limeresumes.com/job-application-tracker/
Resources to help you organise your job search
https://www.limeresumes.com/job-application-tracker/
https://zapier.com/blog/supercharge-your-job-hunt/
Valerie
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