You Can Make The Rules: Finding A Job

Looking for a job can be a long, frustrating and sometimes scary process

. You may feel frustrated about the lack of current opportunities. If you look at the situation another way, however, a job search can be a great experience. Motivation and dedication are two keys to securing your ultimate job.

Three standard steps to finding a job are to look, apply and then interview. After you interview, the decision is usually out of your hands. When searching for a job, consider that these "rules" could be meant to be broken. Here are some ideas to consider that may just put you a step ahead of other competitors in the job market.

Be proactive rather than reactive. No doubt you're used to applying to a job based on a posting for an open position. Try contacting businesses even if you're not sure that they need a position filled. In this way, you put yourself on the business' radar for now or in the future. Being familiar with particular business practice is also a good idea because it allows you to offer specific ways you can help the company.

Your qualifications are always an asset. Companies often advertise for a position and add specifications for potential employees, such as how many years of experience they should have or specific certifications. In many cases, you are in no way disqualified from getting a job as long as you can show how you're qualified. You know if you can perform certain tasks, so don't be afraid to put your name in consideration. What many ads don't tell you is that companies train all their employees in some way. Furthermore, employers may consider that the business could benefit from having unique skills that you possess.

Think creatively. The most important part of a job search is making sure you maximize your potential. If you're searching for jobs in newspapers and magazines then you should also look on the Internet. Creating a unique website is an example of a way to let your name and qualifications be seen.

To find a job you have to assess your own individual needs. Following someone's guidelines is only right if it works for you. Creativity and being proactive are just two of the traits that can help you find the right job path.

by: Marlon Jackson

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