JOB SEARCH

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Job Search Strategies  

To find employment in today's job market you need 3 things;

 

1.  A plan

 

2. The proper job search tools

 

3. Commitment

The Plan;

 

A. The employer looks for you  (Advertised Job Market)

 

 This is the conventional job search method whereby you search  posted job ads (newspaper, internet) and respond by submitting a résumé and/or contacting the employer.

 

B. You look for the employer  (Hidden Job Market)

 

 This is the process of contacting employers through cold calls or networking even though there has been no job posting or indication of job opportunities within the company.

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Job Search Tools

There is a ton of information in the form of books, websites and videos on how to conduct a proper job search and what tools you may need to be successful. 

 

You will require the following:

1. Cover Letter

2. Résumé

3. Portfolio (which could include);

• References
  

• Samples of your work
  

• Skills Inventory        
  

• Research on the company
  

• Certifications/Diplomas
  

Commitment

The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.      -Vince Lombardi

 

Job search preparation is useless if a person is not willing to put all that work into action. Much like a performance athlete, all the training has led to the big event.  How will you perform under pressure?

 

Your performance will be measured by the employers you will meet through cold calls, networking and interviews. You will face acceptance and rejection but you must not waiver in the belief in your abilities and the fact that you will get a job that best suits you.

Improve your odds by using your support network (friends, family, career resource centres, and counsellors) for moral support and encouragement when you feel your motivation dropping.

Stay positive and focused on your goals!