I’ve heard from job seekers who simply didn’t know some of the things that will help them effectively job search.
One person I spoke to recently didn’t know you should send a
thank you note after an interview. Another wasn’t aware that he didn’t
need to include all of his many years of experience on his resume.Some of the things on the list are little things that make a difference. Others are significant enough that they can make or break your job search. Here are 15 things you should know about job hunting that will help you find a new job quickly.
You can save time job searching by using advanced search options
on job boards. All the major job boards (like Indeed.com,
SimplyHired.com, CareerBuilder, Monster, and Dice) have an “Advanced
Search” option where you can search by keyword, location, a radius of a
location, job title, company, type of job, date posted and other
options. Here’s my list of the top 10 best job sites, and tips for using Advanced Job
Applying for every job you find isn’t always a good idea.
Focus your search on jobs that you’re qualified for. You’ll have a
better chance of getting selected for an interview. Sending out random
resumes and cover letters is just going to be a waste of time. Before
you start job hunting, take the time to decide what type of job you’re
seeking. Even better, come up with a target list of companies you’d like to work for and do your best to get noticed by them. Here’s how to get noticed by your dream company.
Don’t stop applying for jobs while you are waiting to
hear back from an employer. Most job seekers are rejected by over 15
employers before landing a job. Learn from your mistakes, and keep
applying until you get the right offer. Worst case scenario, you will
be juggling multiple job offers. That’s a good thing.
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