Free Career and Job Search Advice

Rody · Newbie Joined: 20 Aug 2007 Posts: 1 Career Advice: +0/-0

Which are the places to look for jobs? Newspapers, internet!?! I do this but somehow I never find a descent job. Is there something other than looking on the internet and reading adverts on the newspapers that others do to get their perfect/or close to perfect job?///

julian · Expert Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Posts: 255 Career Advice: +2/-0

Ummm......there are a lot of places where you can actually look for a job. It really depends on the country/city you live in as well. There's the newspaper add, there's the local job-hunting web site, there's the job fair, etc. Then, you can look for a job in the hidden job market, by networking or by cold contact. See how many possibilities you have?

http://www.cvtips.com/breaching_hidden_market.html

roopkhanna · Newbie Joined: 20 Sep 2007 Posts: 3 Career Advice: +0/-0

the internet is all encompassing and gives you a lot more scope though newspapers are fine if you want to work in a physical space. check out specialized sites for online jobs.

safri · Expert Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Posts: 213 Career Advice: +1/-1

Whenever you search for a job on the internet, you'll first have to make a smart choice of the job site. Just to make sure the respective site is a real deal and not something done for other purposes. Here are a few things to take into account:

http://www.cvtips.com/identify_best_job_site.html

lexa10881 · Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 5:29 am Post subject:

You could do what is called "cold calling" where you inquire directly without any advertisement to go by. Find a place that you are interested in and just stop by, ask if they care hiring, and give them your resume. Sometimes it works.

http://www.cvtips.com/how_employers_hire.html

Kerri-Joy1 · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:36 pm Post subject:

have you tried looking in shops windows you do get some half decent jobs in them Smile

Diligentfour · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:51 pm Post subject:

Finding a job is a numbers game. The more job leads you find, the more interviews you will get. The more interviews you get, the more offers you will receive. The challenge is to get as many quality job leads as possible.

There is no perfect job search method, but some methods yield more leads than others.

Many people got their job leads from people they know. This is called networking. Networking is the most effective method of finding employment leads. Most jobs are never advertised because they are usually filled by personal contacts. In fact, employers would rather hire someone referred to them by people they know rather than to painfully sort through resumes and applications.

How many people do you know? Each one of them is a potential lead for a job.

• Friends
• Relatives
• Neighbors
• Members of your religious group (especially ministers, priests, imams, etc.)
• Former teachers
• Former co- workers
• Former employers
• Classmates
• Casual acquaintances
• People you do business with (Hairstylists, barbers, doctors)

Look at the list above. In each group, list five people that you can contact. That is at least 50 people that could help you in your job search. Let each person know that you are looking for a job and that any information they have for you would be helpful. Have copies of your resume handy for your contacts to give to other people.

Get in the habit of striking up a conversation with people you’ve never met. I encourage everyone who is looking for a job to employ the “Three Feet Rule.” Start a conversation with anyone who comes within three feet of you. Talk about anything. Talk about the weather, the news, etc. Sometime during the conversation, introduce yourself and briefly mention that you are looking for a job. This approach may be uncomfortable at first, but the more you do it, the easier it will become. You just never know where your next opportunity will come from.

Never ask for a job. Only ask for information about job leads or for advice. The more people you are able to contact, the more leads you will get. Remember, this is a numbers game.

Another effective strategy for finding job openings is to apply to employers directly. Once you have a general idea of the type of work you would like to do, the next step is to identify employers that could possibly use your services. Make a list of employers in your chosen field. Contact each one of them to see if there are positions available and how to apply.

The best resource to find potential employers is right at your fingertips. It is the Yellow Pages! Just make a list of the businesses in the field you would like to enter. Let your fingers do the walking to your next job.

You can cover far more ground using the telephone than in person. Make a telephone call to gather information or even schedule an interview. Your call may sound like this.

For some, the newspaper help wanted ads are the first choice of many job seekers for finding job leads. Even though there may be many listings there, the odds of finding your next job this way are against you.

Consider this:

 A newspaper want ad will draw between 200 and 500 responses. The competition for the advertised job will be intense.

 Advertised jobs account for less than 10% of all available jobs.

 Some advertised jobs don’t exist. In some cases, the opening may have already been filled but the company must advertise it because of some requirement.

 The advertised job may be so bad or pay so poorly that the employer may have trouble keeping employees.

Want ads are not a waste of time. There are advantages to using the want ads to get a job.

 Want ads are fast. Respond to an ad today, and you could be hired within weeks or even days.

 For many, responding to want ads is less stressful than asking people for help finding a job.

 Want ads will easily let you know what the employer is looking for. The job requirements are right there in the ad, so you can tailor your resume, cover letter and interview to the employer's needs.

Even though the odds are against you, a little hard work will increase your chances of getting a job this way

Apply for an advertised job if you have at least 75% of the qualifications in the ad.

Consider working as a temporary as a way of getting a permanent job. Temporary agencies are a great way to quickly get back into the working world. Many employers use agencies to try out new employees before hiring them. Good workers are hard to find. If an employer sees that you are hard working, punctual and fit in well, he may offer the job permanently. Some other advantages to using a temporary employment service:

 You can try different types of work and develop new skills which can be used later.

 You can make new contacts.

 Build a work history.

 Earn a wage until you can find permanent employment.

Make a list of temporary agencies in your area. Call each one to find out what types of jobs they have available. Apply just as you would any other employer.

For more great job search tips, visit www.jailtojob.com

ron_burgundy · Newbie Joined: 06 May 2008 Posts: 4 Career Advice: +0/-0

I'm not sure which country you're located in, but if you are looking for uk jobs have a look at Careers & Jobs (www.careers-jobs.eu).

Many of the online job search sites have an advanced search feature that let you narrow down your searches to be more specific.

Looking online is definitely not the only solution to finding the right job however. It is well worth reading the weekend job listings in the national papers. Being pro-active about short-listing and acting upon your short-list by contacting the employers is a good way to get your foot on the ladder.

Often contact details are given, in such cases, contacting the employer for an informal chat can be a good way to gauge if the job is right for you, as well as letting the employer know your name so that they can look out for your CV when it drops into their inbox.

ApplicantTree · New User Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 9 Career Advice: +0/-0

I would say finding jobs online usaully are more efficient.

tfeathers · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:09 am Post subject:

I suggest when searching online not to stick just to the popular job search sites, but go to the sites of businesses in your area and navigate to their employment section if they have one.

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