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Adopting a schedule when looking for a job will lessen the pressure and the stress. Here are a few ideas to take into account:

• Take time off to plan – what to do and when to do it.
• Do not over-commit yourself – working hours is different from job hunting hours. You have fixed hours and daily routine jobs when working.
• When you reach your scheduled time, stop and take time to relax, preparing yourself for another day of “work searching”.
• Prioritize your activities.
• Determine your high and low periods and schedule your time to make the most out of them.

Unemployment and job hunting stress is a given but when you arrange your time, it can be minimized.

Finding a job is harder than being employed and working. The demands of job search search are overblown by the unrest we experience, humiliation, lack of self-confidence, financial pressure, fear, anger, depression and anxiety. To lower the stress and lessen worries when looking for a job, planning and arranging your time can help a lot. When we have limited time, we are pushed to do more because we know that we have to meet a deadline and we will regret the consequences if we fail to do so. Having unlimited time relaxes us and no pressure is exerted to do the job at once.

A skilled person will be able to find a job in many fields if he has worked hard to develop his potential. The experience he has tucked under his hat will be his most important asset. Getting skilled in many fields can be done by: willingness to do more than what you’re paid to do; reliability, or being there when you’re needed; honesty in all his dealings; getting along fine with supervisors and co-employees; eagerness to learn and exhibits enthusiasm for his work; and knowing the company’s customers and treating them with respect. Make sure that you leave an employer on good terms, for your future reference.

One of the reasons for not getting the job is because you don’t have the experience. But the question is how somebody can have that experience if no one could give him the chance to have one. Other people are lucky, they have some connections, like a brother has a friend who needs someone for his company; or an uncle knew somebody from this company. If you are one of the ‘unlucky’ people, find a way to beat the system. Invest time in acquiring new skills, or offer to work for free as an apprentice to gain that needed experience. It is possible that people will see your potential, and hire you as a regular employee.

Success at networking comes by matching its principles to a person’s character and personality. There is no exact approach that can fit everyone, and if you are uncomfortable doing it then don’t. However, if you intend to do well, here are some points to get you started:
Know what you want.
Assess your skills, capabilities, interests and goals.
Explain your objectives and purpose when inviting someone to meet with you.
Give in return a part of your time to offer help to people you have contacted.
Follow up leads, when a person offers a would-be contact, don’t hang back.
As a whole, networking has a number of advantages.

It is thought that job searching during year end is the worst time to do so, but contrary to that, it is considered to be the best time because:

• There is less competition – most job searches stop looking these months so you face fewer contenders. Employers don’t stop advertising their positions at this period and with less applicants your chances increases.
• More hiring this season – retail companies have higher demands for their products and services so they need people to fill temporary positions.
• Shorter time for interview schedule – being a slow time and with less pressure on the job, hiring managers have time to review resumes.

Most companies are not keen on hiring people who have reached their 40s mark because of pre-conceived ideas: older people have less energy; higher health and life insurance premiums; higher pay expectations; not inclined to learn new technology. Previously, age bias has been directed to people approaching retirement age. But more recently, with the dawn of new technology, globalization and revolutionized workplace, the concept has targeted even people in their 40s and to compete with their younger counterparts they accept lower positions or a reduction in their previous salary. People in this age group try to overcome this obstacle by being determined, dedicated & adopting a positive attitude.

A tax statement that an employer gives his employee at the end of the year is called the W-2. The list includes the employee’s gross salaries, taxes withheld, insurance payments, and other transactions that transpired between them. A company sends the record of the employee’s income taxes to the IRS and has made payments for a portion of the social security tax. The W-2 is referred to by the employee when he files his taxes for the previous year. Any income received from additional paid work should be added when paying taxes. Computation of taxes will determine if the employee either has to pa an additional amount or receive a refund.

by: Djai Tanji

Job hunters can be really vulnerable to job search scams especially over the internet. And worse, they never cease to increase in number everyday. If you are careful enough, you won’t be a victim of these con artists. A recruiter or employer should never ask for your confidential accounts like your credit card or bank account number and especially your pin code. Do not ever give it out over the telephone or via email. Providing your recruiter your Social Security number with birth date should not be done over phone or email. That ought to be done during formal job interviews or application. Beware of recruiters who ask you for money in return of finding a job for you.

by: Djai Tanji

First of all, prepare yourself and prepare everything you might need. Be always prepared for on-the-spot interviews or instant job offers, that usually happens to part-time job hunters. Search for part-time job sites. In here you will be able to apply quickly for part-time jobs or hourly jobs and in many cases, you can apply online. Always be alert if you think you’re good with retail employment because signs of “help wanted” will always be displayed on windows of malls or establishments. Try to check the ads as well. Small employers may prefer listing on newspapers. And of course, the best way is to use your network, ask around.

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