Finding a Job in this Restless World

The economy is on the rocks and you are looking for a job, what do you do? What do you do? That may be a question all job hunters are asking themselves and each other for not many jobs are actually available. Companies are actually trimming down their workforces and you are looking for a job may be at it’s worst timing. The recession has everybody trying to earn a living and competition for the few jobs that are available is so stiff you have to fight for it, really.
Do your best to learn while you are job hunting, say take a part time job as a dog walker or caring for them as a volunteer at the local shelter. You might see this as a waste of time but many people get to meet people that may be able to help them in their job search. If one is a dog-lover then this is a side-line for you as you get on your job hunt to earn some cash in the process.

Successful Job Search Part2

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There are ways to be able to succeed in looking for the dream job that you have always wanted. It is not easy to search for an opportunity. You certainly need to prepare yourself physically and emotionally, to be able to succeed on your undertaking. You must know how to write a good resume. A resume that is accomplishment oriented. The common notion of job seekers is that the resume’s purpose is to get the job, well in fact, its purpose is to land you an interview. A good resume must set you apart from the rest of your competitors. Next thing to do is to know your value as a worker or an employee. Give them a job a proposal. This will certainly mean that you have plans for the company.

Creative Jobs

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Receptive to new ideas, open minded and self awareness are the characteristics needed to qualify for a Creatives job. The creatives people are keen but not overly sensitive. Thats why they are good with what they do. Successful creative people usually arent capable of setting down exactly what their behaviours are. It is known that the right brain thinking is responsible for being creative. But in the creative business, you will need the whole brain to be active. These creative jobs demands that you master your best technical skills and learn to think out of the box for solutions in the problems that may arise. This is also true with Graphic Design jobs. It simply means that you will be the producer of the entire design. From its creation down to the management of design initiatives. You must have the ability to convert ideas into unique designs and concepts.

Common Work at Home Scams

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Job hunters beware. here are some types of scams that lurk on the internet today. Be sure to read and be cautious of these scammers wanting to rip you off your precious, hard earned money.

Multi-Level Marketing – this involves getting people to sell specific products or service. Though this type of business is not a scam in itself, earning money from this type of endeavor is time-consuming and there is no guarantee of getting payed.

Envelope stuffer – a scam involving envelope stuffing work. How can that be? Most large company don’t outsource this service because they already have machines that do this work.

Assembly work -they require you to buy their starter kit.

Processing Claims – chances are, you will be required to buy their software, buy equipments and pay for the training service.

Data Entry – you will inevitably see data entry scams during your job search. It usually involves posting advertisements and a sales pitch wherein you need to recruit other “data entry” personnel to join.

Daily Job Hunt

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Nowadays due to continuous economy crisis, every people is looking for work or other sources of income. And with these many job agencies that started sprouting out from nowhere. There are many job agencies who offers job abroad and there are those who offer local job, but ofcourse, we must be sure that the agency is legal through checking the DTI about their license to operate, or either in the BIR or SEC and ofcourse their accreditation from DOLE and POEA (for agencies in the Philippines). Most of the local job offers opportunities to become fast food service crew, merchandiser and promodizers for department stores or groceries, factory workers in different factories located in Laguna, Valenzuela. Call Center agents for low- end call centers and etc. While job opportunities abroad vary on the because there are some countries that are looking for employee’s that specializes in certain fields like Tourism, Health Care, Fieldworks, Information Technology, industrial works and other specializations.

Put your best shoe forward

The first thing an interviewer will notice about you is your appearance.

For the ladies, keep your hair away from your face. You may wear make-up but remember that anything in excess is always a bad thing. For clothing, make it clean and well-pressed. You may wear a pantsuit or a skirt as long as it’s not too short, too tight, or too flowy. Be careful not to ruin hosiery.

For the men, be sure that your hair is well-trimmed and your face is clean shaven. Please be sure that you smell clean though. Wear a clean and well-pressed suit.

For both, no jewelry except wedding rings. Polish your shoes if they need it. No perfume, cologne, or strong aftershave.

Cover it up!

One of the rudest things that you can do when sending your resume to prospective companies, is to not attach a cover letter to it. The cover letter is a form of self-introduction, and sending a plain resume is like a figurative slap in the face. A well worded and well thought-out cover letter can give you plus points with the HR personnel assessing your application. Be sure that your letter is straight to the point. You should sound confident and make clear your strong drive and motivation. Add here your references to prove your credibility. Most importantly, don’t forget to let the best of your personality shine through.

Pressure with Job Hunting

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.

Getting a Job

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.

Networking and You

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.