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10 effective job search strategies

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Finding a Job Is a Job in Itself
1)Know who you are 1)Get professional help
2)Aim for the right target 2)Be flexible temporarily
3)Be Assertive/Proactive 3)Say it clearly
4)Do some detective work 4)Keep careful records
5)Work your network 5)Be persistent


Know who you are
Begin your job search
thorough inventory of your
interests, skills, accomplishments, experience, goals, and
values.
Make a detailed list.
The key to a successful job search
– makes you a unique candidate
to communicate this effectively
prospective employer
– both verbally and in writing.

Aim for the right target
Try to match your skills, interests, and values
with the right career choice.

EG if goal is to get a larger salary
don't focus on career paths that traditionally pay low
salaries.
Conduct research on various fields
– local companies within those fields.
Learn about different businesses
– target ones likely to have open positions.

Be Assertive and Proactive
"Good things come to those who wait"
NO
Go out there and make it happen.
Don't wait for opportunity
– come knocking on your door
Cold calling potential employers
– intimidating,but powerful strategy.
Get through the door before your competition.

Do some detective work
Understand the "hidden job market."
Job openings exist in the minds
before the job advertised

Present yourself as the perfect candidate
Get snapped up


Work your network
Centre of your job search strategy.
Get the word out to friends, trusted colleagues,
and even relatives
Ask them to keep their eyes and ears open for
any opportunities.
Expand your network
Join professional organisations
Sign up for job search newsletters and e-mail
blasts, contact former classmates
Participate in online discussion boards.

Get professional help
Employment agencies resource for job leads
All shapes, sizes, and price ranges
Specialise in specific occupational areas, and
have exclusive arrangements with large
companies.
Services of an agency -
Investigate it carefully
Determine what the agency will do for you and
how much it will cost.

Be flexible - temporarily
Temp jobs - learn skills, gain experience, and
earn money
while looking for a permanent position.
Prove your worth
Be first in line
Working as a consultant or independent
contractor in a company can lead full-time
employment


Say it clearly
Grab prospective employers' attention
Brief concise letter/e-mail
Clearly spell out your match
Connect the dots
Make it obvious
You are the ideal candidate


Keep careful records
.
Important to keep track
Detailed records
All communications
Applications
Follow ups
Interviews
Resources and contacts
Future network

Be Persistent
Don't be discouraged
Keep positive attitude
Everyone in same boat
Exciting Challenge
Get the Ideal job


Your perfect job is out there somewhere.

Good luck!


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