Searching For The Right Job? Don't Follow The Rules
Looking for a job can be a long, frustrating and sometimes scary process
. It may seem like there just aren't that many opportunities out there for you. On the other hand, job hunting can be very rewarding even before you actually land a job. The perfect job may not be waiting, but it's possible that you can make your own perfect opportunity.
The job hunt process is very familiar. You read want ads then mail a resume and hope to get an interview. After that you most likely have to sit around and hope for a call that means good news. Does this process really work for you? Consider some other tactics that may help you get the right job.
Be proactive rather than reactive. Everyone in the job market can reply to an advertisement for an open job. Instead, call some companies where you might like to work even if they aren't advertising a job opening. With this approach you can potentially find out about brand new openings or just sell yourself for future reference. Remember to read up on the the company's current issues. An employer may realize that you're a good fit to immediately deal with those issues.
Don't let hiring guidelines turn you away. Minimum requirements lists are not always rigid. For some positions these specifications are important, but for others they are just guidelines. If you don't meet all specifications, you still shouldn't be too discouraged to apply. What many ads don't tell you is that companies train all their employees in some way. Selling your special skills to a company is a great strategy.
Think outside the box with old methods. There's nothing wrong with some traditional methods of job hunting as long as you make the process work for you. Looking on the Internet is key to finding a job in many professions. Think about ways that you can distinguish yourself from other job-seekers and at the same time network with potential employers and colleagues.
Finding a job isn't a one-size-fits-all process. The most important thing to remember is to make the process work for you no matter what that may be. Remember two things that can boost your chances of success: do whatever it takes, and put your own spin on it.