Looking for WORK? –

         This Job hunting blog is worthy of a repeat as job security no longer exists.

         Are you looking for work?  

         Looking for a new job is not easy and it should be tackled logically and professionally.  You need both qualifications and work experience.

         Contacts are important when looking for work. It’s not what you know but who you know that often gets you a new job.

A Handful of Tips to consider when job hunting

* First focus on friends and supporters

         This is one of the best ways to find a job.

         Approach friends, old schoolmates, and relatives and renew contacts with others who could help. Ask them if they know of any suitable job vacancies and if they could lookout for a job for you.  

         Build strong networks by joining service clubs, social, religious, or sporting groups to get known.  

* Emphasise your achievements

         Organizations look for reliable people who can get things done. What have you done?

         Stack your resume with your achievements. List your academic achievements, your work experiences, and your non-work achievements.     

         Don’t forget your sporting successes, offices you have held in clubs, and roles in music, drama and educational groups.

* Get listed with employment agencies

         Visit recruitment agencies to enquire about vacancies.

         Dress well and leave a quality brief up-to-date resume of your qualifications and work experiences containing names of high-profile referees. What are your skills and experiences? What contribution could you make for an employer?

         Why not offer to start as a temporary worker to demonstrate your skills and ability.

         The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary – make the most of any opportunity that comes your way. It’s getting your foot in the door that’s important.

* Create your own work

         If no suitable jobs are available consider training for a new career. Learning a new skill can be stimulating and rewarding.  Today many qualifications can be obtained online at home.

         What are your interests and hobbies? Use your skills to set up your own business and start working from home.

         More and more people work from their home these days and this will only grow. You can grow, make, or produce things to sell at the local markets to get started.

         See the list in our free book for ideas you may not have thought of.

* Seek work in other countries

         Often you can get your foot in the door by working in a voluntary organization such as a Non-Government Organisation (NGO).

         Many countries have volunteer services abroad that pay a nominal salary and cover costs. It’s a good way to gain work experience and to make a worthwhile contribution.

         By working well you may be offered a good job.

         If you have special skills and special work experiences get listed with international organizations.

         There are many job possibilities if you show a little initiative but you must make an effort and approach job hunting in a logical and professional manner. And don’t give up! Remember persistence prevails, when all else fails.

-Geoffrey Moss (mossassociates.co.nz)

“Success occurs when opportunity and preparation meet.”   

Source: “No Job! What Now?” Published by Moss Associates Ltd, Cengage Learning Asia is also available as an e-book from Amazon.com and VitalSource Bookshelf.

This title is available online FREE from our website.