Get a Good Job

Getting a job now is harder than ever do to the poor economical conditions in the country. Don’t 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. 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 centers for short or long term placement.

5. Some larger companies have an employment site to job search.

6. Internet search- networking, blogs, magnolia, face book and job specific surfing.
This gives you the best options but with relocation a high probability.

Resume-Tips
Costly resumes do not insure that it is properly formatted unless you follow the tips below.

1. Be direct but not egotistic and name the type of job, where you would like it located and the action goals you want to reach.

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. 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
Interview process will be easier doing these steps:

1. Do some research into the companys services and sales marketing on line.

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. Rework your resume to emphasis experiences that best fit the requirements of this 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. 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. Shut off your cell phone before the interview to be polite.

Interview-Tips
Dress simply and act politely to present a positive image to the interviewer.

1. Reread your resume so you can discuss all phases of your past work record and valuable traits.

2. Being polite and pleasant are traits to show everyone you meet during the interview process.

3. A people person and problem solver are traits you want to emulate.

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.