SOME WORKABLE TIPS ON GETTING A GOOD JOB

A lot of us are in the position where we need to find paid employment with a company and are not sure how to go about it. This guide will attempt to assist you in your search for work and cut through some of the myths and red tape that may be in your way.

When looking for work it is commonly referred to as a job search. With any good job search there are certain things you have to remember and they are as follows.

Finding the jobs

Even in the current climate we live in and the hard financial times we currently experience there are jobs out there its just a question of where to look. In the good old days we really just had the papers and the local job centre to go by. With the evolution of the Internet we have far more to draw on now than ever before.

It all starts with the papers and websites. Collect the local papers, Look at the job websites, visit your local job centre which will more than likely have a website anyway. The important thing is to keep looking.

Sometimes you will find that there are jobs there that are not advertised and writing a speculative letter to some company's in your area will uncover these. Sometimes this is more appreciated.

Having a Good CV

The secret to any good job search campaign is advertising your self well and it is important to have a good CV to do this with. The thing you have to remember is people will get bored very quickly if your CV is to long and will stop reading it. You need to get the information over very quickly in deed. Keep it short two pages minimum and try to include all the prudent information on the top of the first page. Good headings to have on a CV are:

Personal Profile

Key Skills

Education / Vocational Education

Work History

Hobbies and interests

Remember, keep it short, keep it relevant!

Applying for the jobs

There's no hard and fast rule here as to what to expect as different companies have different recruitment procedures and it greatly depends on what industry you are pitching at. Some expect you to write a letter and a CV others expect an application form or a combination of all of them. The same rules apply you have to be accurate and ensure you include only relevant details that you prospective employer requires.

Application forms can be a little trickier. Make some copies of it and rehearse before you write the one you are going to send. Also pay special attention to any instructions such as writing in block capitals as these are deliberate to check your attention to detail. When you apply always try to get a name of a person that's dealing with things as this sounds allot better than to whom it may concern!. Also make sure anything gets sent first class as second class makes it look as if you are not to bothered about the position. And then most importantly wait for that interview.

The paperwork stage is very important as this gives that vital first impression of you and you abilities and a lot of people lose out here.

Interviews

This is probably the most vital part and most frightening part of the process as well as it is in your face and it is you against them trying to prove that you can do the job and prove you can get on with them. I know it sounds easier said than done but don't panic. Listen carefully to the questions that you are being asked and do your best to answer them as thoroughly as possible.

Also be aware that the interviewer is not there to make you feel foolish or to intimidate you so don't worry. If they do act that way in an interview then they are not good at what they do and really should take a course in better people skills. If you feel this way as well it is an indication that the company probably isn't right for you.

Accepting the job

Once the interviews are over its waiting time. Usually you will be told a time scale as to when you will hear something and also look out for the following comments.

If we offered you the job would you accept

How much notice do you have to give to your current employer

These are very good indications indeed and indicate you are a serious contender. If you get the we will be in touch routine then the chances are you have failed. If you don't hear anything for a time then phone up and enquire. In the event you are unsuccessful then it is an idea to find out why as well because it will help you with future interviews that you will undertake.