subject: Professional Job Search Advice [print this page] You may or may not already know this, but there are a whole lot of things that you have to pay attention to when you are
looking for a job. These things include the clothes you wear to the interview, your cover letter, your interviewing skills,
and your resume to name a few. It can be difficult to keep it all straight. However, with some professional advice these
things can all be achieved. Here is some advice:
1. Write Your Resume First.
The best way to take on this process is to take things one step at a time. You need to focus on your resume first because it
is the most important initial aspect of getting a job. Most employers will be unwilling to meet with you if you don't have a
resume. You need to create the most spectacular professional resume possible. Use all of the various examples, templates and
articles that you can find. After you have an outstanding resume in your hand the next step is to:
2. Sell Your Qualifications With A Cover Letter.
A cover letter complements a resume because it can expound on some of the things that the format limits in your resume. You
can also approach some subjects, such as changing careers and gaps in employment history, which will permit the employer to
acquire a better understanding of your personal history. The next step is to:
3. Rehearse For Your Interview.
You should practice for your interview by role playing with someone until you can provide the answers to the most commonly
asked interview questions without fail. It is critically important that you are able to respond accurately and logically
about why you are qualified for the job, why you want to work for the company and your goals for the future. Next, you need
to:
4. Dress For The Job.
Regardless if you are going to an interview or dropping off a resume, dress like you are already as successful as you plan to
be.
Finding the right job can be difficult and it certainly takes some effort. There are a lot of things to remember and keep
straight. Remember the first rule is not to try to do everything at once. If you take the rights steps and follow this
professional job search advice you will have the job position you want in no time.
