0

Job Search Tips

Is your job search off to a slow start or getting stuck? Here are some quick time-saving job search tips that will help your hunt for a new job go smoothly.

Be Prepared. Have a telephone answering machine or voice mail system in place and sign-up for a professional sounding email address. Put your cell phone number on your resume so you can follow up in a timely manner.

Be More Than Prepared. Always have an up-to-date resume ready to send – even if you are not currently looking for work. You never know when an opportunity that is too good to pass up might come along.

Get Help. Utilize free or inexpensive services that provide career counseling and job search assistance such as staffing firms, college career offices, state Department of Labor offices or your local public library.

Create Your Own Templates. Have copies of your resume and cover letter ready to edit. That way you can change the content to match the requirements of the job you’re applying for, but, the contact information and your opening and closing paragraphs won’t need to be changed.

Use Job Search Engines. Search the job search engines Use the job search engine sites to search the major job banks, company sites, associations, and other sites with job postings for you.

Jobs by Email. Let the jobs come to you. Use job search agents to sign up and receive job listings by email. All the major job sites have search agents and some web sites specialize in sending announcements.

Time Savers.Strapped for time? Consider getting help writing or editing your resume. Resume Postin Services that post your resume to multiple job sites at once can save hours of data entry.

References Ready. Have a list of three references including name, job title, company, phone number and email address ready to give to interviewers.

Use Your Network. Be cognizant of the fact that many, if not most, job openings aren’t advertised. Tell everyone you know that you are looking for work. Ask if they can help.

This tip isn’t a time saver, but, it will broaden your online job search resources.

Don’t Stop. Don’t limit your job searching to the top sites like Monster, CareerBuilder and HotJobs. Check the smaller niche sites that focus on a particular geographic location or career field and you will find plenty of job listings.

0

There is no substitute for Punctuality

Punctuality is a reflection on your commitment to the job and sets the tone for your work ethic.  Arriving early is a characteristic of an employees that “leads” rather than follows; an important factor when considering an employee for salary increases and promotions.  Tardiness, no matter how minimal, draws the wrong kind of attention, and will affect the productivity of your team.  Arrive on time; that means 10 minutes prior to the start time!

0

The Power of Positive Thinking

I have come to realize that a positive attitude can change your life; when I look at life in a positive way I can find good in every situation.  Success begins with taking responsibility for the decisions made in life and developing a plan to achieve your goals.  By controlling my thoughts I can begin to control every part of my life; remember the use of positive thinking can create a positive attitude; which will result in success.  

0

Dress The Part

It so easy to leave a good impression, just by coming in for an interview professionally dressed.  It is important to remember your first impression is a lasting impression. I have seen potential candidates come into my office dressed as if they were going to the beach or to a night club. I always advise all applicants prior to coming into my office to dress professionally. So if someone arrives to interview with me dressed inappropriately I will not continue the interview process. This tells me this is the way they would show up for an interview with my client.  Always remember to DRESS THE PART. For additional interviewing tips please visit us at TransHiregroup.com.