When you begin your job
search, think of all the
people you know –
relatives, friends,
professors, classmates,
and co-workers. You
should make an effort to
meet these people and
ask them for their
advice and take the
opportunity to let them
know that you are
currently in the market
for a job. A lot of jobs
don’t get advertised
because most can be
filled by
recommendations from
existing employees, so
don’t be shy of letting
everyone know about the
kind of role you’re
after.
Canvassing employers
Direct contact (by
telephone, or in person)
This job hunting method
requires you to contact
the employer who has the
power to hire you.
Remember if you decide
to go via this route,
you will need to provide
evidence of how you will
be an asset to the
company.
Employment websites
Employment websites is
the ultimate way of
searching for jobs
online. Most have
facilities for alerts,
where-by a job
description fitting your
ideal job can be emailed
to you directly. You can
also upload your resume
and cover letters so
that prospective
employers can view them.
Recruitment agencies
Recruitment agencies are
similar to employment
websites, however with
recruitment agencies you
usually work closer with
the recruiter. There are
literally hundreds of
recruitment agencies in
Melbourne and around
Australia. You need to
register with the
recruitment agency of
your choice. Once you
have registered they
will contact you if they
feel you are suitable
for a particular job.
Target your resume –
when preparing for
resumes, make sure it’s
targeted for a
particular job. Don’t
just use the same resume
for 10 different jobs.
Be prepared
– Have your resume with
you at all times, also
it is a good idea to
have fresh copies of you
resume prepared in case
you are called up for an
interview at the last
minute.
Have a buddy system
– it is always a good
idea to catch up with
friends that are also
looking for jobs.
Arrange a weekly,
fortnightly meeting to
exchange advice and talk
about accomplishments,
strategies, and plans.
Follow leads immediately
- If you find out about
a position late in the
day, call right then.
Don't wait until the
next day.
Know your industry
- you should remain
up-to-date on current
issues or development in
your field. Having
knowledge of the latest
coup in the industry is
one way to impress an
employer during an
interview.
Stay confident
– Job hunting is almost
a full time job in
itself. So be prepared
to tough it out. Don’t
be disgruntled if you
get rejected, get back
up and try again. It is
not uncommon for job
seekers to take up to
3-6 months to find the
right job.
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