Basic
Strategies for Getting a Job
Getting a job can be a daunting and stressful process for
anybody. You must know how to sell yourself, but before that, you must
understand some basics in order to give yourself the best shot at getting the
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Decide
what Type of Job You Want
- Do a self-assessment of
your skills and qualifications, including education, work experience,
professional qualifications, key skills, etc.
- Decide whether you want
a full-time or a part-time job. Also, consider if you are comfortable with
changing shifts, including night shift.
- Choose a target for how
much money you want.
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Write an Effective Resume
Make sure your resume includes all the
information thoroughly in a logical fashion, such as contact details, career
objectives and summary, key competencies, education and training, work
experience, activities and interests, and references.
Where
to Look For a Job Vacancy
- Upload your
up-to-date resume on leading job search websites on Internet. You can also use
various search engines to find a specific job.
- To find a
recruitment agency, look in the yellow pages under "Employment agencies and
consultants".
- Look up the
"Situations Vacant" columns in leading newspapers or in trade or professional
magazines
- Consult your
network of friends, relatives and colleagues
How
to Apply for a Job
- Make your resume
up-to-date, and tailor it to match with the specific needs of the position you
are applying for.
- Prepare an
effective cover letter. Choose the right type, depending upon whether you are
responding to a job advertisement in a newspaper, or applying online or through
referrals.
- Apply in plenty of
time before the closing date for applications.
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How
to Face Your Interview
- The key to a successful
interview is "how prepared you are". Therefore, do not neglect the basic
preparation.
- Be confident and
positive. Make the best possible impression on the interviewer.
How
to Negotiate after You Get a Job Offer
- See if the offered
salary and other benefits match with the industry standards.
- If you feel the salary
offered is not reasonable, do not hesitate to ask for adjustments. However, you
must know how far your limits allow you to go for that.
- Whatever is your
decision once you are offered the job - acceptance or refusal, inform the
company as soon as possible.
Remember, you will have to use all your will power in order to
impress a potential employer. Be positive, but at the same time, you must be
prepared for rejections as well. Do not panic if you face a few rejections in
the beginning. Just give yourself the best possible shot, and always remember,
there is a job out there for you somewhere.
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