Well, the economy is one for the many firms declaring bankruptcy and mass lay-offs due to the ever dipping economy isn’t good at all. Next, you might be aiming too high for a first job, so take a step back and look at your strategy.
Career planning should begin with your first job though it is very difficult, but you’ll get there for sure. Don’t be discouraged by failure and try to use a failed application as a motivating factor. Sometimes tenacity and persistence can make a difference, enough to convince even the hardiest employers so make it show and take it up a notch. Show that you are willing to take a lesser job for the experience for many firms base hiring strategies on such details. Make yourself stand out from the rest (not too much), imagine the guy who asks a simple question and lands a job, that can be you in his shoes so prepare for battle.
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of course career hunting is not a joke because as i defined it you can consider a career if you enjoy it, love it, and you learn and grow with it. but if its not like that its only a work or jobs because you do it just to earn money for your personal use. In order to career hunt you must need the help of career counsellors because they might you by answering some of your questions and by giving also advice. career counsellor can help you on your discerning period because they because they will guide you step by step. and of course you also need to take career test because thru this method (whether qualitative or quantitative). you can also clearly seen the career that fits you. like in the philippines all graduating highschool student are required to get this career test to help them which course to take on college.
Career hunting is not easy to do especially if you are not yet ready to the professional world. But there are different ways you can follow to look for a job that will fit you. First thing to do in career hunting is to use the power of the internet, research for the type of work through Google or other search engine, if you find it interesting then jump to the second step which is job searching. You may job search through different job sites over the net like JOBSDB, JOB1GLOBAL, JOBSTREET, and etc. You may also use your daily broadsheet or job finding paper. If you already found a company, then go to the third step which is application. Apply for the company that needs your talent/skill. You may use the power of behavioral assessment exam, so that you have a higher chance of getting that job. And after these things will follows such as interview and of course winning the job you want.
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For most job hunters, it is not just about finding a job anymore. It is about finding a high-paying job and a high-power career they love. But with almost everyone applying for that position (or an entry level spot that will get them there), how can you make your self stand-out in a crowd of equally ambitious employees? Well, it’ all about being different by consistently at you best in all aspects. Add confidence in your behavior, in what you say and how you look. Have fun in what you do and end interactions with a warm smile even during pressing smile.
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by: Christine Zafra
The truth is only about 3 to 5 percent of job seekers find employment through online job sites. The ease of e-mail means big companies receive thousands of applications each day and so they often use a computer tracking system to sort applicants by skill. To catch the computer’s eye, you need to tailor your resume to the keyword searches these systems use.
In case you’re applying for an advertising job, you might want to put in your resume the word “creative” or “innovative”. Or if you’re after a sales job, try writing “good communication skills” in there. With this, there is a higher chance that the computer will read your resume and select you. (NOTE: Never lie on your resume. If you don’t have that skill, then don’t put it just to increase your chances).
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