Job Tips Though its difficult to find a job that meets all of your criteria for satisfaction, getting hired can be even more daunting. Fortunately, Bharat Placement has developed some useful information to make the final steps of your job search easier. Hooking the right job opportunity Searching for a new job can be extremely overwhelming, whether you’re unemployed or just looking for a new challenge. We’ve all felt that anxiety in the pit of our stomachs when we know what we need accomplish but don’t know how to go about achieving it. Don’t fret as there are a number of routes you can take that can lead you to searching for that perfect job and by the end of this article, you’ll have them all down pat! Preparing for Your Job Search Finding a job doesnt just happen: You have to make it happen. Implementing a successful job search requires you to: gain insights into what your career possibilities are. make intelligent choices concerning your direction based on your interests and personal circumstances. match your interests and circumstances with available employment opportunities. Getting the most out of your resume it’s a good idea to have your resume finished and ready before contacting hiring managers or inquiring about a job. People who are reading your resume are judging you not only on the information you provide but on how that information is presented. Remember, recruiters and employers typically receive a large volume of responses - which they need to sort through - so your first objective is to pass their scanning exercise. The simplest way to pass this exercise is to not give them a reason to scan you out. By following these straightforward principles, you will increase your chances of making the short-list: Make sure your resume is easy to read with a clean and consistent layout. Keep your resume length between 3 and 5 pages. Write in clear, concise terms using active words such as accomplished, created, enhanced, launched, negotiated etc. Give examples of being a results orientated professional rather than just saying it. Use numbers or percentages to illustrate your success. Avoid the use of pronouns, e.g., I, we, they… Dont rely on the spelling and grammar check. Getting the most out of your recruiter The first step is to identify the recruitment agencies that best suit your career search and are relevant within your market. For example, there is little point in talking to a marketing recruitment specialist about securing an engineering role. Sometimes the best way to identify recruiters who are active in your market is to browse their website and advertised vacancies. If an agency is regularly advertising positions you might be interested in, it could be worth giving them a call to make contact. Social Media: Your Online Footprint Weve all done it…made a controversial wall comment, written a cheeky blog post or suffered as friends tag questionable photos of a big night out. Its a bit of harmless fun - until your intentions turn professional and you begin approaching prospective employers and contacts for a new job. Have you ever considered they might be sneaking a peek at your online profile? Can your professional network find your personal details on Facebook? Is your LinkedIn profile true to your professional resume? And, how can your online activity impact your career potential? Interview Preparation and Presentation It is absolutely critical that you take some time out to prep before attending any job interview. Even if it is framed as just an informal meeting, turning up to an interview unprepared suggests a lack of respect for those involved and a disinterest in the position and can jeopardise your chances for any future employment with the company. Its a bit like an exam, if you havent studied, your chances of success arent great. One of the most frequent comments recruitment consultants receive from their clients is that the applicant didnt know enough about the organisation, hadnt invested enough time researching the organisation, or didnt seem interested in working for the organisation. Remember, you want them to want you, but they also want you to want them! Interview Techniques Do have some examples ready to effectively answer behavioural style questions. Dont go off on a tangent. Make sure you answer the question succinctly. Do ask questions. It demonstrates your interest in learning more and shows that you have given the position some real thought. Do try and build rapport with your interviewers. Remember to smile! Do relax and feel confident. You have been invited to interview because you appear to be a good match for the position, so you are already halfway there! Do close the interview by thanking the interviewers for their time and letting them know you are interested and looking forward to hearing from them. jobpromotion.weebly/
Posted on: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 12:45:01 +0000