Job Search Hard Work
Searching for a job is hard
work. In fact, it can be the toughest “job” you’ll
ever have. The key to job search success is to treat the
entire process like a business. Searching for a job can be
a stressful activity. Maintain your physical health and
stay connected with people who can encourage you in your
search. The first thing in your job search is preparation.
Start by searching companies that meet your skills and
interests. Develop a list of minimum of 20 - 40 companies
where you would like to work.
Next do the preparation work needed for your job search,
write a resume and cover letter that tells your skills,
prepare your networking list. and a brief, specific
definition of who you are professionally.
1) The Fine Art of the Follow-Up
Remember that your work is incomplete once you finish the
interview. You can’t relax and wait for the job offer,
so use these key rules and strategies for following-up
your job interviews.
Have the correct titles and names of all the people who
interviewed you. Leave individual thank you notes or
letters to each person who took your interview. Each
letter can be essentially the same, but try to vary each a
bit. Don’t forget to send a thank you even if you know
the job is not for you. And do write thank you notes after
every interview.
2)Private Placement Agencies
Some agency specialize in specific occupational areas.
Some employers have arrangements with employment agencies
and they can be an very good source for job leads. If you
like the services of an agency, investigate them
carefully. Determine them where they are, what they'll do
for you and how much it will cost you.
Temporary agencies are another source of employment. Many
people have worked their way into excellent employment by
first working as a temporary. Once they prove themselves,
the employer only hire them as permanent employees. Even
if this doesn't happen, temporary jobs are an excellent
way to build skills, gain experience and minimize the cost
of reemployment. If you choose to use an agency, check
them out very carefully and be sure you understand all the
conditions of the contract.
3)Develop a Plan
After you determined what your options are, you are ready
to tackle internal and external part of the search. To
do so, develop a plan. It will keep you honest to
yourself. You know what you have and have not done, and
will help you keep motivated.You can always go back and
change it as your interests or situation change, but it is
most important that you keep the momentum going.
In planning, be realistic. Write your steps in advance and
keep records as you proceed. It also happen that you
received two rejection letters, you might feel your search
is hopeless. But go back and see that it’s only been two
attempts, things might come back into perspective. Be
positive.
Take advantage of the time you have in school to absorb as
much information as you can to help determine where you
want to be after.
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