subject: Tips For Finding Work [print this page] Tips For Finding Work Tips For Finding Work
The recession has meant that many people have unfortunately lost their jobs and employment is harder to find. However, there are still employment opportunities out there and by making use of a few tips you can increase your chances of getting a new job. First of all, make sure that your CV is up to date.
Spellings should be correct and information should be concise. Choose a functional, chronological or combination CV as appropriate for your background. There are templates on the web if you don't know where to begin. Also, your local job centre should have advisors that can help you. It will probably help if you have a list at home of all your qualifications and work experience so that when you come to tailor a CV to a specific job, you have all the information at your fingertips. It's better to have all the information there in the first place rather than racking your brains last minute to try and remember a particular qualification or employment dates.
Once your CV is finished, register with employment agencies. They will be able to match your skills with their vacancies and make the necessary first steps to put you forward as a candidate to an employer. They will access to jobs that you wont and so can help spread your net wider. Try local web search terms such as employment agency Yeovil', recruitment agency Yeovil' or employment agency Dorchester' or you could try a specialised search such as medical recruitment agency'. A good idea in some cases is to get some extra work experience. This is especially useful if you don't have much general work experience or if you are changing jobs to work in a new field. Working for free may not be ideal but it shows commitment to a chosen career and shows prospective employers that you are taking it all seriously and are willing to work hard. You may find that the company you are working for are so impressed with your work that they make you a permanant employee or recommend you to another company. Also, try practising interview techniques.
Most jobs will require an interview as part of the selection process and so it helps to know what to expect. Interviews can be daunting, especially those by a panel, but if you have done them before it's a bit easier. Rehearse your answers and don't forget your body language. Remember to stay positive, learn from your mistakes, and don't let a rejection get you down.
