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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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