subject: The Best Tips For New Zealand Online Job-hunting [print this page] Getting hit by the recession and becoming unemployed is never a good experience so you decide to apply for jobs abroad, particularly, work in New Zealand. Here are some tips to get you going:
1. Search every day - New positions are uploaded daily on job sites like Adecco New Zealand, and being the first to respond has its advantages. Do not ignore old postings, either. Some dated postings may be hard-to-fill jobs that you could be qualified for.
2. Do online research - Complement your online search by finding out more about the jobs New Zealand companies you are applying with. The information you gain can be helpful when you are called for a phone interview or online examination.
3. Make your resume acceptable online - Many companies ask applicants to submit an electronically formatted resume by providing an online form. Be sure to fill in all the required blanks. Without the information they need, an employer is less likely to take your application seriously.
4. Use key words - Since a single ad can receive numerous applications, some employers activate an automated screening system to weed out unqualified applicants and save time. Be sure to put in relevant key words to raise your chances of getting pass these filters. Use the cut-and-paste format. Much better to send a resume in plain text format as part of the message body. With viruses crawling all over cyberspace, most employers have second thoughts about opening attachments.
5. Focus your search - Do not submit resumes for different positions with one employer or blast copies of a general resume to as many firms as possible. Target your job hunting. Be sure you meet the job's requirements and that you customize resume contents to the particular position.
6. Protect your privacy - Do not be so ready to provide your landline, social security number, tax identification number and other sensitive details in your resume. Such information can fall into the hands of unscrupulous persons. Read a New Zealand job sites privacy policy to know exactly what it does with applicants' personal information.
7. Make a good first impression - Be professional. Do not send a resume that is hard on the eye or use a cute, weird or funny e-mail address.
8. Do not just wait - Searching online is undeniably fast and easy, but it doesn't guarantee you a job. As with traditional job hunting, you still need to work hard to stand above the competition. This means being proactive and following up on your application to catch the employer's attention.
To make your search easier, why not come to http://www.adecco.co.nz/ and discover many New Zealand jobs online waiting for you.
