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Strategic job hunting

By on September 26, 2009 in Uncategorized

Job search

While you are looking for work it is best to plan a strategy and spend at least 30 hours looking for work exploring as many different job search options as you possibly can, it is worth concentrating on the searches that will give you the most results in the shortest time possible. Some job search options include:

  • Referrals
  • The internet
  • Employment agencies
  • Newspapers
  • Contacting employers directly through companies listed in Yellow pages
  • Social services organisations
  • The unemployment office
  • Colleges, universities and Business schools
  • Job fairs

To get the most from your search it is best to use at least 5 different search methods at one time this will give you a wider range of opportunities, some helpful tips for your search include:

  • Spread the word – The more people that know you are looking for work and the type of work you are looking for the better, let people know what qualifications you have and the type of work that you would prefer.
  • Get in touch with potential employers yourself – A lot of employers never advertise jobs that are open but fill them with people they already know or by word of mouth. You can contact the person who hires directly by phone, e-mail or in person.
  • Be persistent – Persistency counts when looking for work, don’t be afraid of being turned down time and time again, be persistent until you get a “yes”.
  • Apply to small and large businesses – Don’t just apply to the large companies when looking for work try the smaller ones as well, remember smaller companies are growing and as they do they will want more staff.
  • Remember to send thank you notes – Send out thank you notes to those who have helped you in your search for work, this includes potential employers that you may have spoken too, referral sources and any interviews that you might have had.
  • Analyse yourself – Review the skills that you have acquired particularly noting the ones that are relevant for the work you are looking for, remember that over 80% of applicants fail to prove they have the qualifications and skills needed for the position they are applying for.
  • Research the companies you are applying to – Before attending the interview do as much research on the company as you can so you are well armed and confident, things you could research are the company’s origin, products or services, the company’s structure and its prospects for the future.
  • Get into a routine – Get yourself into a routine and schedule for job searching and keep a journal of your efforts and the jobs you have applied for and who you have contacted.
  • Get support from family and friends – Job hunting can be a very stressful time so enlist family and friends to support you in your search, having someone to talk too helps a lot and they might even be willing to help you go through the newspaper ads or search online for jobs to help you.
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