How To Find A Job In Tough Economic Times
What can you do to be competitive when looking for a new job
? Writing a quick resume late at night and applying for random jobs is NOT going to get you the job you are looking for.
Is there an educational or university course being offered which could help you now or in the long term? What skills do you have to shine above and beyond other candidates. Make a portfolio of your accomplishments you have achieved in your academic or professional life. In the current economic climate employers want to know what YOU have to offer them. You need to sell yourself! and sell your success.
Below are some further ideas and suggestions to find yourself a new job
Learn new skills:
Its never too late to try to learn a foreign language, or a new piece of computer software. (Best example was a senior archaeologist of 10 years who came to me wanting to change life direction. After 6 months learning Spanish then travelling through Spain for another 6 months, The senior archaeologist is now a junior English/Spanish translator)
Research: Find out where the demand is. While many industries are having trouble in this recession and laying of employees other areas are increasing employment
Sell yourself: Take time writing your resume, and tailor your resume specifically to each job you are applying. Do not send out the same resume to every job advert you see. Remember if youre sending out generic resumes then you will get the same generic responses
Use your social network. Dont be embarrassed about looking for work. Tell your friends and family. You never know who may be looking at hiring staff with your set of skills
Use free networking sites to advertise yourself and your skills. Promote yourself via sites like LinkedIn:
Use a recruitment agency that specializes in your particular area. Get to know the recruitment consultant, and follow them up weekly. The more you appear visible, the more they will remember you
Share with friends: Brainstorm ideas and share experiences with friends that are also looking for jobs. Exchange advice, strategies, and plans
Act straight away: When you get a lead or hear about a job opening apply immediately. There is no need to wait. Prepare your resume and send it immediately. The longer you wait the more likely another candidate will apply ahead of you
Dont let a lack of experience discourage you from applying for jobs: When tailoring your resume towards the job you are applying for, concentrate on the skills and abilities you have to match that certain job
Most importantly: Dont give up
Never stop looking. While youre searching for your new job is there something else in the meantime you could be doing. Do you have skills to freelance? Maybe you can sell goods online. Keeping yourself occupied helps you to stay positive and upbeat rather than moping around the house feeling sorry for yourself
Good Luck
by: Gavin
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