4. 13 Tips on How to hunt for job
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1 Make a Visual Resume
Text resume is passé. Explore tools like power points and
upload on slideshare or scribd to tailor your resume.
Network online
Platforms like LinkedIn or Facebook provide huge
networking opportunities. An as they say your Network
is your Networth.
Review Your Online Presence
If you don’t have a LinkedIn profile, creating one is priority
Join groups, build connections and networks
Review your social accounts, profiles and history
Network, Don’t Broadcast
Don’t announce your job search on social networks (Face-
book, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)
Read up
Staying updated is the best thing to do when
looking for a job.
List yourself
List yourself on job portals. If you steer your way
through spam, you might find a good one.
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7 Send mails
Drop in a ‘’hi’’ to your first circle of network. Be specific so
they can lead you towards the right profile.
Follow Companies
Follow companies from your industry, Knowing
what they are up to always helps.
Do it at home
You don’t want to get caught looking up for jobs in
your current office now, do you?
Find your niche
This will help you decide which companied you should
apply for.
Google Yourself
Make sure your best shows up. If not, clean the dirty
track.
Run a Spell Check
Spelling or grammar errors in your resume or cover
letter won’t go well with your prospective employer.
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Don’t be a miser, Pay a little
Pay a consultant or a niche job portal to blast your resume
to relevant HR companied. Let the pros handle it.
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6. KEEP POSITIVITY AND CONFIDENCE
A POSITIVE MINDSET AND WELL-BEING IS CRUCIAL TO JOB SEARCH AND INTERVIEW SUCCESS.
WE ALL FEEL MORE CONFIDENCE WE ARE LOOKING OUR BEST FEELING ENERGIZED.
Money
work relax
Love
familysupermarket
FITNESS
Provides energy
Reduce stress
Tones body
SLEEP
Provide energy
Reduce stress
Aids concentration
NUTRITION
Boasts brain function
Reduce tiredness
Controls weight
FEEL GOOD
Display your achievements,
they provide a feel good factor
whenever you need a boost
LOOK GOOD
We all feel more confident
when we look at our best
and are well presented
MIND AND SOUL
Find time for something enriching
and relaxing to concentrate
and connect with your job search
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8. Browse through relevant
adverts and make a list of
the most important
candidate requirements.
Make a list to show
exactly what you need
to highlight in your CV.
Search for your desired roles
on major job website
Length
Ideally 2 pages
Definitely no more than 3. Busy recruiters don’t have time to
wade through lengthy CV’s
Top Quarter
Anything above this line upwards will be the first thing that
reads see upon opening your CV. Make sure it is packaged with
key words that your target employers will want to see, to
instantly grab their attention.
Format
Use a simple font, break the text up and avoid using photos.
Make it as easy as possible for employers to find the
information that they need.
FORMAT & STRUCTURE YOUR CV PROPERLY2
HOW TO WRITE AN INTERVIEW-WINNING CV
RESEARCH YOUR MARKET1
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9. STRUCTURE AND WRITE YOUR ROLE DESCRIPTIONS PROPERLY4
HOW TO WRITE AN INTERVIEW-WINNING CV
WRITE A PUNCHY PROFILE3
Avoid using buzzwords and cliches as they are often
generic and non-descriptive
Key Responsibilities
. List your daily activities to show your
contribution and impact.
. Use bullet points to break the
information up and make it
easy-to-read.
Key Achievements
Add some impressive achievements
and use numbers where possible to
Hard working
Team player
Dynamic
Motivated
Strong communication
Your profile is the very first thing an employer will
read on your CV, so it needs to make an impact and
keep them interested.
Summarize what you can offer an organization and
try sticking to hard facts like industry experience,
software knowledge, languages, etc.
CV
Outline: Summarize your role and employer
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10. INTERESTS TO INCLUDE
ONLY INCLUDE RELEVANT INTERESTS6
HOW TO WRITE AN INTERVIEW-WINNING CV
DETAIL YOUR EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS5
Interests and hobbies are optional so only include interests
that could have a positive effecr on your job applications.
List your education, starting with your most
recent – include grades and governing bodies.
If you have little work experience, you should
include lots of detail on your education.
Experienced candidates need only to include a
brief summary of their education.
INTERESTS NOT TO INCLUDE
Sports teams Clubs and societies
Volunteering and charity work World travel
Political or religious views “Socializing with friends”
Anything that could be considered controversial
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11. It only takes one mistake for employers to
start doubting your credibility so make sure
that you proof read your CV thoroughly.
10 TOP TIPS FOR COVER LETTER
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TRIPLE CHECK YOUR CV7
CHECK FOR
Grammar mistakes
Spelling mistakes
Repeated words
Messy formatting
Contact detail errors
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Show the company you have done some good
research about them
Provide evidence that you can fulfill what is requested
in the job specification
Address the letter to a specific (if possible) and sign it
‘Yours Sincerely’’
Make it targeted to the job role and the company
Follow the format of a business letter, never use slang
or abbreviations
Don’t rewrite your CV make it different
Make it clear, concise and to the point
If emailed, put your covering letter in the body of the email
Use your covering letter as an opportunity to tell the
employer what you are going ton bring them
Make sure you have included all your up-to-date
contact details and spell check
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13. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
POWERFUL INTERVIEW TIPS TO LAND YOUR DREAM JOB
1. RESEARCH THE COMPANY
47% of hiring managers have eliminated
candidates after an interview because they had
little to no knowledge of the company.
2. FIND OUT WHO YOU’RE INTERVIEWING
WITH AND RESEARCH THEM, TOO
43% of hiring managers report that cultural fir is the
single most influential factor in determining which
candidate gets the job.
Be sure you have a clear idea of how well you’re
going to relate with the people you’re interviewing
with, and plan accordingly.
3. PREPARE CREATIVE, INSIGHTFUL QUESTION
AND CRAFT YOUR PERSONAL STORY
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14. DURING THE INTERVIEW
POWERFUL INTERVIEW TIPS TO LAND YOUR DREAM JOB
4. DRESS FOR THE JOB
70% of hiring managers say they’ve eliminated
candidates after an interview because they
thought
33% of hiring managers say they
know within the first 90 seconds of
an interview whether or not they’ll
make a job offer to the candidate.
5. BRING 2 EXTRA COPIES OF YOUR RESUME
7. TURN YOUR PHONE OFF AND
ARRIVE 5-10 MINUTES EARLY
6. PERFECT YOUR HANDSHAKE
26% of hiring managers say they’ve eliminated
candidates after an interview because their
handshake was weak.
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15. DURING THE INTERVIEW
POWERFUL INTERVIEW TIPS TO LAND YOUR DREAM JOB
8. USE CONFIDENT POSTURE
33% of hiring managers say they’ve eliminated
candidates after an interview because of bad
posture
33% of hiring managers say they
know within the first 90 seconds of
an interview whether or not they’ll
make a job offer to the candidate.
9. USE THE TRIPLE NOD WHEN LISTENING
AFTER THE INTERVIEW
38% of hiring managers say they’ve eliminated
candidates after an interview because of lack of
smiling and engagement during the conversation
10. SEND A FOLLOW-UP THANK YOU EMAIL
TO EVERYONE YOU MET WITH LATER THAT DAY
THANKS YOU!
11. IF YOU DON’T HEAR BACK SOON
Handwritten card for bonus points
YOU GOT THIS!
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3 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE ACCEPTING A JOB OFFER
THE COMPANY1
THE POSITION2
THE PACKAGE3
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It is important to think about the pros and cons after receiving your new job offer.
Most companies won’t expect a decision immediately, so take your time and evaluate your situation.
Discover whether the opportunity is right for you by asking yourself a few simple questions.
Things to consider are the company, the position, and the package.
WHAT REPUTATION DOES IT HAVE IN THE INDUSTRY?
HOW LONG HAVE THEY BEEN ESTABLISHED?
IS IT A SMALL, MEDIUM OR LARGE COMPANY?
WHAT ARE THE TYPICAL PROJECTS LIKE?
ARE THE WORKING HOURS SUITABLE?
IS IT TEAM-ORIENTED?
WHERE IS IT BASED?
ARE THERE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT?
WHAT IS THE BASE SALARY?
IS SUPERANNUATION INCLUDED?
DOES THE ROLE COME WITH A COMPANY VEHICLE?
DOES THE COMPANY PROVIDE A MOBILE PHONE OR LAPTOP?
IS A BONUS STRUCTURE IN PLACE?
WHAT IS THE HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT?
DOES THE COMPANY PROVIDE MEDICAL COVER?
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HOW TO TURN DOWN A JOB OFFER?
LET THE EMPLOYERS KNOW WHY YOUR ARE NOT ACCEPTING1
DON’T DELAY TELLING THE COMPANY THAT
YOU ARE TURNING DOWN THEIR OFFER
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LET THE COMPANY KNOW IN PERSON BY PHONE3
AVOID NEGOTIATIONS UNLESS YOU SERIOUSLY
MIGHT CHANGE YOUR MIND ABOUT ACCEPTING
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BE HONEST, BUT NOT TOO THE POINT OF OFFENDING SOMEONE5
BE HONEST, BUT NOT TOO THE POINT OF OFFENDING SOMEONE6
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19. ABOUT US
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mance culture. We specialize in Executive Search & Selection, Staffing, and Payroll.
We describe our culture as a meritocracy, a high-performance culture that promotes and rewards individuals based on
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