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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. Friends, family, previous employers and acquaintances.

2. Unemployment Office and Library

3. Near by big city and local newspapers.

4. Employment centers for short or long term placement.

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. List any awards, at the most two skills and one outstanding valuable business trait along with your education and training that applies to this job.

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
Key steps to perform to improve your interview process:

1. Do your homework and find out about the Employers profile and business interests.

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. When you get to the interviewers office early make sure you get his name and pronunciation so you can greet him properly.

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. Your experiences, work ethics and track record will be discussed in great detail so be prepared.

2. The interviewer will remember your courtesy manner as a plus.

3. The interviewer is looking for a problem solver or people person so present yourself as a valuable one.

4. Pay attention but relax and be at ease with taking a calculated chance when needed.

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.