Looking for that 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. Newspapers both local and near by large cities.

4. Employment centers for short or long term placement.

5. Large corporations have their own employment site to surf.

6. Internet sites - networking, blogs, twitter, my face, social book marketing, etc and job surfing search web sites.
This gives you the best options but with relocation a high probability.

Resume-Tips
A perfect resume does not have to cost a bunch of money.

1. Be decisive and state the type of job you want, where you want to work, and your goals doing it.

2. Simply start with your strongest point, one or two outstanding skills and your education, training, and any relevant awards.

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. Write existing and new resumes in Notepad or Simpletext to format 1" left margin, 3" right margin, text flush left with Courier font 12 pt., double space between sections, use bullets instead of asterisks and use caps to emphasis not bold.

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. 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. Emphasis experiences that best fit the requirements of this job in your resume.

5. A past job list of successes will help you talk assertively about your resume and experiences.

6. Leave early canceling all other appointments so you can stay late and concentrate on the interview.

7. Find out your interviewer's name and how to pronounce with the help of the receptionist when you first arrive.

8. The cell phone is turned off before the meeting to show the interviewer you are only concentrating on the job position.

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. Be polite and cordial to everyone in the company.

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

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.