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. Previous employers, acquaintances, friends and family and word of mouth.
2. Unemployment Office and Library
3. Near by big city and local newspapers.
4. Employment agencies- short and permanent job positions.
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 is your best bet if you can relocate.
Resume-Tips
A perfect resume does not have to cost a bunch of money.
1. State your goals in a decisive manner along with where to work and type of job preferred.
2. Simply emphasis your strongest point and one or two prominent skills, talents or abilities. List your education, training, and any relevant awards or accomplishments.
3. Cover letter and resume to be e-mail friendly, do not attach but paste into the body of the e-mail and practice so it appears professional. Take 2 copies to interview.
4. Standard formatting is a 1″ left margin, 3″ right margin, text flush left with 12 pt. Courier font, replace all bullets with asterisks and use caps not bold and double space between sections. Use Notepad or Simpletext to reformat an existing resume.
Prepare for the interview-Tips
A check list to follow to assist your pre-interview process:
1. Surf their web and get knowledge about the products or services of the potential Employer.
2. Review the job description and general information on line so you can talk and answer intelligently.
3. Finding about the unwritten duties and other job responsibilities will help you in discussions with the Employer interview.
4. Your resume should be reworked to focus on the appropriate experiences that align with the job.
5. Prepare your own portfolio of past job successes so you will be more decisive when answering questions about your resume and qualifications.
6. Interview is the first impression so get there early and be ready to stay late, clear your day and relax.
7. Find out your interviewer’s name and how to pronounce with the help of the receptionist when you first arrive.
8. Turn your cell phone off when you arrive at the office.
Interview-Tips
Act and dress professionally according to the position you are applying for.
1. Be ready to talk about all aspects of your resume especially your work record and applicable experience.
2. Be nice and courtesy to all you meet especially the interviewer.
3. Present yourself as a problem solver or people person that adds value to the company.
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.