subject: You Can Get That Great Job [print this page] Getting a job now is harder than ever do to the poor economical conditions in the country. Dont give up! There are jobs available for you. Here are a few sure fire tips that will help you reach that goal ahead of the pack. Certain jobs will not require all this preparation so
Job Search - Tips
This might be the most important phase of the employment process. Without a tentative employer there is no need to worry about the interview or resume.
Where to Look:
1. Friends, family, previous employers and acquaintances.
2. Unemployment Office and Library
3. Local newspaper and close big urban center daily tribune paper.
4. Job placement companies which are temporary, extended term or permanent.
5. Large corporations have their own employment site to surf.
6. Internet- unlimited networking, blogs, twitter, my face, etc and job search web sites.
This might be your best bet if you are willing to relocate.
Resume-Tips
You do not have to spend a lot of money for a perfect one.
1. Be decisive and state the type of job you want, where you want to work, and your goals doing it.
2. Make it simple by concentrating on your one best trait and enforce with a few valuable skills along with your education, experience and any merit citations.
3. Paste cover letter and resume into the body of the e-mail so it appears professional looking and arrives in a timely manner. Take 2 copies to interview.
4. Use Notepad or Simpletext to reformat an existing resume or write a new one using the standard format of 1" left margin, 3" right margin, text flush left with 12 pt. Courier font, double space between sections, use caps not bold and replace all bullets with an asterisk to conform to current form.
Prepare for the interview-Tips
A check list to follow to assist your pre-interview process:
1. Do some research into the companys services and sales marketing on line.
2. Talking and acting knowledgeable about the company will require familiarity with the job description and more details on their business practices.
3. Casually visit the employers office to check out the atmosphere and working conditions for an insight into the job if you do not know any employees.
4. Your resume should be reworked to focus on the appropriate experiences that align with the job.
5. Answering questions about your resume and qualifications will be much easier if you compile a portfolio of past job successes.
6. Leave early canceling all other appointments so you can stay late and concentrate on the interview.
7. Receptionist can tell you the interviewer's name and pronunciation so get there early and personalize the interview.
8. The cell phone is turned off before the meeting to show the interviewer you are only concentrating on the job position.
Interview-Tips
Dress simply and act politely to present a positive image to the interviewer.
1. Be prepared to discuss and amplify everything in your resume; experiences, work ethics and track record.
2. Be nice and courtesy to all you meet especially the interviewer.
3. Show yourself as a people person as well as a problem solver during the interview.
4. Take a calculated chance during the interview when asked in a relax and easy manner.
5. Thank them for the opportunity to discuss the job position.
6. A thank you follow up call or e-mail after the interview is a positive.
Follow these tips and you will be successful.
by: rblaw
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