FINDING the perfect job can seem like a task but if you keep your mind open to all possibilities and take advantage of all available resources it may be easier than you think.
HINTS AND TIPS:
NETWORKING
No matter how amazing you are on paper, nothing beats a smile, a firm statement, and a handshake.
Considered an essential tool in job hunting; you could think of it as a ‘pre-interview’, a chance to reveal your personality in a more relaxed and informal environment then a job interview.
JOB WEBSITES
Having your CV searchable to hundreds of potential employees, and receiving daily email notifications in the sector relevant to you, can be a major benefit when job searching.
Used in conjunction with other job searching techniques, it is a very efficient means of gathering all possible job opportunities right into your inbox, or mobile phone.
FAIRS & EXHIBITIONS
Like networking, fairs and exhibitions give you the opportunity to meet and greet with your potential employers and get a lasting impression in your mind of what their company can offer. They can position competing companies side-by-side, letting you compare traits and benefits between employers.
AGENCIES
Agencies can be helpful in securing you the right position.
Matching the right people with the right companies is something they do on a daily basis. Industry specific agencies are in tune with trends, news and figure heads within your sector – and can be a great link to thriving jobs within in.
SOCIAL NETWORKING
In the modern world social media can be a useful tool in job hunting and being hired.
LinkedIn is the main key player when it comes to using social media to job hunt; keep it up-to-date and connect with as many people as possible.
Essentially this is your CV online so it is paramount it is kept fresh.
Twitter also shows you are plugged in to what’s happening, that you are socially apt and digitally enhanced.
However it’s worth remembering your digital footprint is a reflection of you and something prospective employers will most likely check – so tidy up your Facebook or double check your privacy settings.