subject: How You Can Make The Rules: Finding A Job [print this page] If you're looking for a job, you know how hard the process can be. Applying for jobs is often a hit or miss situation. If you think differently, a job search can actually be somewhat pleasant. When you're ready to do whatever it takes, you can secure your ideal job.
Applying for jobs is a process that many people are familiar with: search the classifieds, send in a resume and then hopefully go in for an interview. Once your part is done, you have to sit by the phone and wait while the employers deliberate. You and other people on a quest for a job don't always have to follow the same steps. 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. Cold-calling is a great way to get in touch with companies where you would like to work. Taking the initiative is a desirable quality, and you demonstrate that upfront by calling a business on your own. Knowing current events is great for helping to sell your unique qualifications to an employer.
Don't be boxed in by specific qualifications. Businesses often use stipulations like years of experience or a particular certification to discourage people who aren't dedicated to getting a position. Stipulations for being hired are often just guidelines that employers use. Don't hesitate to apply even if you don't exactly fit the mold. What many ads don't tell you is that companies train all their employees in some way. Taking a chance on applying has the benefit of allowing you to sell qualifications that you have that an ad may not have mentioned.
Think creatively. Looking for a job using proven methods can be successful, but it doesn't have to be the only way. Searching online and offline is important to be able to find the most opportunities. Also, try creative approaches like designing a website or uploading video that lets you give your profile.
There's no right or wrong way to find a job. A job hunt only has to be tailored to one person, and that person is you. Remember two things that can boost your chances of success: do whatever it takes, and put your own spin on it.
