Getting Hired: Job Hunting Tips and Strategies

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WHY DO WE LOOK FOR A JOB?

 Financial independence
 Parent’s expectation
 Obligation to family
 Desire to fulfill a vocation


WHAT DO YOU WANT IN LIFE?

You will never reach your destination if you
don’t know where to go..

 A 9 to 5 full time career
 Part time work
 Be an entrepreneur


WHAT IS THE JOB MARKET LIKE?


Suitable Jobs

Anything you want but some are easier fits

• Technology jobs: Web designer, software programmers…
• Data Entry, copywriting, proof -reading
• Graphic Designers,
• Physiotherapist, Teaching…


Now that we know what we want,
We know the job market,
let’s go job hunting


Plan to succeed!
Successful job hunting is a major life project. It must be carefully
planned and executed

Critical success factors:
1. The right attitude and frame of mind
2. Your documents
3. Your job hunting methods
4. Preparing yourself physically
5. Attending the interview
6. Getting and keeping the job!


"Your focus determines your reality",
Qui-Gonn Jinn , Jedi Master

1. You have to want it
2. You have to be prepared to promote yourself
3. You have to imagine yourself at the interview
4. You have to see yourself in that job

THE RIGHT ATTITUDE AND FRAME OF
MIND


Have ready your documents you worked so hard for

1. Your resume
2. Your certificates
3. Your transcripts
4. Testimonials

Prepare your resume

YOUR DOCUMENTS
It’s your key to an interview invitation and ultimately to employment


Resume Tips To Remember

Resume Tip No. 1
• Don’t be humble. Your resume is your personal advertisement.
If you don't toot your own horn, no one will.
• Use “action” words “ –
Achieved, Performed, Managed, Organized

• Don't Copy Another Person’s Resume. Your
goals, background, and personality are unique, and everyone
deserves a unique resume.


Resume Tip No. 2
• Sell your skill set. Clearly define your skill sets in
your resume, and you’ll have an advantage.
• What are these skills
– Writing
– Organizing
– Leadership
– Presentation
– Entrepreneurial


Resume Tip No. 3
List all your accomplishments.

• Statistics, measurable achievements - All prospective
employers response well to "statistics".

• Whenever possible quantify your accomplishments and
responsibilities e.g. Organized 2 major college
projects, Treasurer of IT club, Vocational Internship with XYZ
company

Keep an Achievement Journal. Start today


Resume Tip No. 4
• Due Diligence Pays Off - Research the Company that you
are approaching.

• Customize your resume to its
services, technology, markets, brand position etc.
whenever possible.

• Help the company to easily see what contributions you
could make.

Note: You’ll need this information for the
interview too.


Resume Tip No. 5

• Accuracy Matters - A typo or misspelled word in your
resume tells employers that you don’t really care or that
your are careless; none of these attributes will get you hired.

• Check and recheck your resume. Use a professional-
sounding email.


SOME JOB HUNTING METHODS
There are many ways to find a job.

 you can ask your relatives, friends
 look through the newspapers,
 go to employment agencies
 cold calling, mailing, emailing

But the fast growing in popularity with jobseekers
looking for jobs (and employers looking to hire) -
The online job site


WIDEN YOUR JOB SEARCH

Why the rise
in popularity ?

 Convenient
 Quick
 More relevant offers
The jobs look for you


The first impressions at an interview really do count!

1. Good personal hygiene- start now
2. Get some “interview” clothes
3. Practice talking about yourself in front of a mirror
Typical 1st question “ Tell me about yourself” This is a 3 to 5 minute presentation of
who you are.
4. Do a dressed rehearsal – know what works for you and
what don’t

PREPARING YOURSELF PHYSICALLY

Tip: ask a friend to help, to give comments and be honest.


Attending the interview
Key things to do at the Interview

Proper etiquette – A great qualification is not a substitute
for good manners.
firm hand shake, smile, sit straight, eye contact,

Answers questions calmly and confidently –
Understand the question, organize your thoughts and reply clearly.

When asked if there are any questions, ask –
Assuming you have done your homework on the
company, you should be able to ask some meaningful
questions. It shows your keen interest in the job.
.


FAQs the interviewer would normally ask
1. Tell me a little bit about yourself?
2. Tell me what you know about our company?
3. What is it about our company that interest you?
4. What do you think this position involves?
5. What do you consider are your strengths and
weaknesses?
6. What do you consider to be your greatest achievement?
7. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
8. Do you have any question to ask of us?

Do not wait until you are at an interview to start figuring the answers


Questions you should be asking
1. What qualities are needed in a employee for this position? – Helps you
understand company’s expectation
2. How will the job performance be evaluated? - Understand what the
targets are, KPIs and how they will be measured.
3. What are some of the up coming goals and challenges of the
department? - You get an insight to what the business focus is.
4. How will I be trained or orientated into the job? – Understand if you
have to start independent or if there is a structured induction program.
5. Who would I work with ? – Understand the reporting structure or dept
org chart
6. What are some of the great things about working for this company? –
Understand the positive culture and what the staff enjoys about the
company
7. What are the next steps after this interview? - Know if there is a second
interview, when, who would you meet…

It’s a great opportunity to do even more research on
the company in case of 2nd interview


Getting and keeping the job!
A qualification may get you a job, but does
not guarantee of a successful career

• KEEP learning. KEEP learning. KEEP learning.
Read, Read ,Read!
• Broaden your mind, surf the net, blog, travel…
• Acquire multiple skills:
1. IT skills - keep abreast of latest technology * basic requirement:
microsoft office (word, powerpoint)
2. Business skills - Problem solving, strategic thinking,
3. People skills- networking, know the people in your industry and
get people to know you.
4. Branding skills – develop a brand for yourself


So if you are ready to get hired,
remember…

1. The right attitude and frame of mind
2. Your documents
3. Your job hunting methods
4. Preparing yourself physically
5. Attending the interview

“Tell me about yourself”
Research the company!

6. And … If you didn’t get that job, it’s OK - try again


A LIFE LONG PHILOSOPHY

“ If you find the job you love, you don’t have to work a
day for the rest of your life” –


Beston to www.jobstreet.com for more information
Log of Success!
on how to get that job!

Thank you
and
best wishes from

Improving Lives Through Better Careers

Getting Hired: Job Hunting Tips and Strategies

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