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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

2)Aim for the right target

3)Be Assertive/Proactive

4)Do some detective work

5)Work your network

1)Get professional help

2)Be flexible temporarily

3)Say it clearly

4)Keep careful records

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"

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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 networkCentre 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 helpEmployment 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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