Eeffective techniques for job hunting
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This document provides 10 techniques for effective job hunting: 1) Consider advertised vacancies but mainly focus on networking and identifying hidden job opportunities. 2) Use telemarketing to present yourself as a person rather than just a resume. 3) Develop a contact network through family, friends, alumni and previous employers. 4) Attend conferences and industry events to build your network. 5) Send personalized direct emails to decision-makers. 6) Use LinkedIn to connect with others in your field and share relevant content. 7) Create a written plan of action with weekly tasks and research job requirements thoroughly. 8) Practice interview skills by anticipating common questions. 9) Evaluate your strongest skills with career counseling. 10) Be persistent in your search
Eeffective techniques for job hunting
- 1. Effective techniques for job hunting
- 2. ∗ simple job-hunting process that works The techniques are adaptable according to your own situation. Best for self employed people seeking for local business. Whether you are seeking local or particular industry job. how to get a job in tough times
- 3. ∗ Awareness of your career goals and job skills. ∗ Understanding of the labor market & job outlook. ∗ A well-planned job search campaign. 3 Important Factors
- 4. ∗ Begin the process by visiting a career services office at least 9-12 months before graduation ∗ It is recommended that you begin an ACTIVE job search 6-9 months before your target employment date When do I begin?
- 5. ∗ More than 80% of students who had full time jobs before graduation connected face-to-face with employers: ∗ Employers interviewing on campus ∗ Speaking with company representatives ∗ Attending employer information sessions ∗ Attending career fairs ∗ Participating in internships ∗ Networking Job Search Tip
- 6. ∗ This is NOT the most effective method. ∗ According to the Harvard Business Review, nearly 80% of the openings available at any one time are never advertised. ∗ Job seekers should respond to ads BUT the main thrust of your efforts should be toward establishing networks and identifying the hidden job market. Techniques # 1. Advertised Vacancies
- 7. ∗ Telemarketing is the most effective technique of selling ∗ it impact that you are not another resume but you are a person ∗ If you call and talk to people then it is most likely that you will get job in no time. Techniques # 2. Telemarketing
- 8. ∗List as many titles as you can
- 9. ∗ Why network? ∗ Uncover the hidden job market ∗ 75-80% of jobs are obtained via personal contacts ∗ Learn more about your chosen career field ∗ Get advice through informational interviews to find out how to conduct your job search ∗ Identify top organizations Techniques # 3. Networking
- 10. ∗ Telemarketing is the most effective technique of selling ∗ it impact that you are not another resume but you are a person ∗ If you call and talk to people then it is most likely that you will get job in no time. Techniques # 4. Networking- Attend Conferences
- 11. ∗ E-mail is the best way to reach decision makers. ∗ Chances of acceptance of your resume is great. ∗ Emails with personalized letter and be decent as if you want to get a response. Techniques # 5. Direct E-Mails
- 12. ∗ job can not be offer without reference so create reference ∗ join groups pertaining to your field or industry ∗ keep contact with relevant people on LinkedIn ∗ share professional articles to similar people or industry. Techniques # 6. Use LinkedIn
- 13. ∗ Sources of Possible Contacts ∗ Family members ∗ Friends ∗ Neighbors ∗ Previous employers ∗ Professors ∗ Alumni ∗ Job Fairs Techniques # 7. Develop a Contact Network
- 14. Techniques # 8. Plot Your Plan of Action ∗ Put your plan of action in writing. ∗ Create a weekly schedule of job search tasks. ∗ Carefully review job requirements. Don’t waste time applying for jobs you are not qualified for. ∗ Keep up your momentum. One interview does not equal a job offer!
- 15. ∗Interviews two person with one observer.
- 16. Techniques # 9. Practice Interviewing Skills ∗ A resume can get you the interview, but the interview will get you the job! ∗ At a minimum, obtain a list of most commonly asked interview questions and practice answering those questions out loud.
- 17. Techniques # 10. Evaluate Skills and Abilities ∗ Which are your strongest skills. ∗ Be honest with yourself. ∗ Professional career counselor.
- 18. Will you hire me? NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO YES
- 19. Be Persistent! ∗ Searching for a job is a full time job ∗ If your search is not producing the results you would like, try a new strategy. ∗ Do not hesitate to send your resume to an employer more than once.
- 20. ∗ Put as many thing as you can
- 21. The greater the number of contacts and interviews a job seeker has, the greater the number of job offers. It makes sense to use multiple strategies!