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General Job Hunting Tips |
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1.
If you're unsure which career will suit you, it is a good idea to
spend some time thinking about yourself. Become better acquainted
with yourself; be aware of your skills, interests and what motivates
you. Look at what you enjoy, what you are good at and what experience
you have. Write a list of all of your skills!
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2.
Use a range of sources to look for a job
Internet;
Recruitment Agency;
Careers Advisors;
Job Fairs;
Networking;
Friends and Acquaintances;
Publications;
Newspapers etc
Use all avenues/methods - do not rely on just 1 method.
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3.
Not all jobs are advertised, so it is a very good idea to use contacts,
ask around and try to network. Use contacts such as friends, relatives,
tutors, acquaintances, voluntary work, part-time work, previous employers
etc. If people can't help you themselves, they may be able to put
you in touch with those who can.
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4.
You must remember to tailor your CV and cover letter to the job/employer
you are applying to. It is very important that you do not mass-apply
to a number of jobs, as it will not make you look like a serious candidate
and employers will see this straight away.
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5.
When you are making an application to an employer, take your time
over it and do not rush. You must research the company and the role
and when putting your CV, Cover Letter or Application Form answers
together, make sure you tailor your content to the position you are
going for. Ask a friend to read over everything just in case you miss
any spelling or grammar mistakes and they will be able to tell if
you have written it in a professional manner.
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6.
Always follow up your applications. Employers will receive many applications
to their jobs daily so instead of just being one of many, make yourself
stand out from the crowd. By calling them, you look eager and keen
and you will also gain peace of mind knowing where you stand.
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7.
Prepare and practice thoroughly for any Interviews you may get. Do
roll plays with others and come up with answers to all the common
Interview questions before hand so that the Interviewer does not throw
you off course. Try to get an early peaceful nights sleep so you are
fresh in the morning.
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8.
If you are called for an Interview, you may have to do a psychometric
or recruitment test. This may seem like an extremely daunting experience
but the only way to deal with these are to not panic. Most psychometric
tests are just testing your personality to see if you are the type
of person they are looking for. There will be no right/wrong answers
and you just have to be honest in your answers. The other verbal and
numerical tests are the ones to prepare for prior to the Interview.
You can find these on the Internet or on the TipTopJob website to
take the practice tests.
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9.
If you do not have the skills and abilities for certain employers
its does not mean you are not going to be perfect for another. So
do not get disheartened. You can always make yourself more employable
by gaining further skills e.g. IT, foreign languages, numerical skills,
transferable skills etc by taking some further training courses.
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10.
Finding a job is harder in today's world and competition is very stiff.
So, do not get disheartened if you do not get one of the first jobs
you apply to. Remember, it could take you many times before you are
actually offered something. Evidence suggests that over time your
job search will have a positive outcome - so be persistent, as it
will pay off. If you are not successful, learn from it and move on.
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