Be Proactive
When job hunting, it’s of upmost importance to be as proactive as possible. If you’re applying for casual jobs such as waitressing and retail work, it’s a great idea to take to the streets with a bunch of resumes, and hand them out to local businesses.
Quality vs Quantity
It’s all about nailing your resume and cover letter—so be sure to spend a lot of time on these documents. Target as much of the criteria in the job description as possible in a tailored cover letter. Provide examples of how you’re familiar with these points from your previous roles. Along with your cover letter and resume, you may also want to provide future employers with a personal portfolio—this can include clippings of work, commendations and anything else that would promote your suitability.
Tidy Your Online Profile
The 21st century is all about digital content. With this in mind, be sure to cleanup your online profiles, including all social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. After all, nobody wants a future employer to come across an embarrassing photograph or indecent tweet!
Reach Out
Don’t be afraid to reach out to businesses you’d like to work for—even if they’re not currently advertising. Sending a personally addressed email or letter to companies that you admire, will instantly make people aware of your experience within the field, as well as your ability to strive for end results. In addition, networking sites such as LinkedIn are a great way to reach out to potential future employers.
Be Organised
Keeping track of everyone you contact—as well as what positions you’ve already applied for—will make the process of job hunting a lot easier. You may even want to jot down the date you applied for roles on a calendar—this will give you an idea of how much time you should leave before following up your application with a phone-call or email.
Seek Professional Advice
Getting professional advice from a recruitment specialist is a great way to ensure you have the best possible chance to score your dream job. Employment professionals can help in a whole host of areas including preparing resumes and cover letters, to accessing the right training and mentoring programs for you.
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