Top Ten Job Search Tips in a Tough Job Market
By Joe Stubblebine
President
Human Capital Solutions LLC.
We see thousands of resumes every day and talk to hundreds of recruiters. We see what works and what doesnt. We've compiled a quick list of things to do to ensure that you're maximising your job search efforts.
Here's a top 10 list for working on your job search:
- Make sure your resume contains no spelling errors and is grammatically correct. Have a friend or industry professional proofread it.
- Don't apply to jobs you aren't qualified for - be sure to specify exactly how you are qualified in your email cover letter or resume objective.
- Remember that job search is self sales. If you don't push your product, then you won't get the sale.
- If you are out of work, devote 2 hours every day to job search. Treat it like a part time job - apply to 10 jobs every day. Set up online alerts to keep your email box full of job prospects.
- Submit your resume online both through the job board and the company web site.
- Fax your resume to the hiring manager - the fax gets placed on the chair of the hiring manager, and you rise to the top of the pile.
- Pick up the phone and follow up - people hire people, not resumes. Call and express your interest in the company and your desire to come in for the interview.
- Put your resume in as many places as possible. Job fairs, Indeed.com, JobCircle.com, Monster.com, Careerbuilder.com, etc. - the more places you're at, the better the chance you'll be found.
- Always overdress for an interview and show up 10 minutes early. The first 15 minutes of the interview is when the best impression is made.
- Network, network, network. Join user groups, networking events, seminars - talk to as many people as you can and ask if their company is hiring.
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If all else fails...
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