Job Seeking

OK! You have a job! Yes, looking for a job is a job itself. At present, you are self-employed - in search of an actual employment i.e, and it’s high time you start treating it like one. Devise an action plan and follow it thoroughly. Don’t just spend a couple of hours at it every day only to give it up on the first chance you get to do so. Remember, no business could work properly if it were only open a couple of hours a week.

The hunt for a new job can become your spirited new beginning easily. So take the initiative and don’t be stressed or tensed when things don’t work out the way you plan out. It will all work out eventually.
Remember – all your hard work will eventually pay off.

Expand your network of people as much as you can. The larger the number of people you know, the better your chances and opportunities of making useful connections. Opportunities surround you, your family and friends are rich resources of employment referrals, but do keep looking for other connections as well.

Successful job hunting usually stretches up to 2-6 months. So gear up and get ready for months of hard work, insecurity, rejections and maybe bounds of depression. Keep calm and remind your self that this struggle will eventually pay off. Remain confident and take on any challenge that comes your way. Don’t be disappointed in yourself if you’re still looking for a job and everyone around is getting offers.

Sharpen up your professional skills; by utilizing this time. Attend conferences, seminars, lectures and take time to talk to professionals. Develop a portfolio for all the job offers you will receive.

Take time to scout out different sources of vacancies. Don’t just go for the advertised jobs, you will only be restricting yourself and have a tougher competition.

Develop job-specific Resumes and have good sense of direction with what you’re looking for and why you’re applying for the job with that particular organization.

One step at a time! Remember, that your resume or hunt will not get the job on their own. It’s the means and purpose to get you to a job interview. And hopefully that will earn you the job you’re looking for.