Saturday, February 27, 2010

How to Improve Your Job Chances In the Job Market

Steps to Improve Your Job Chances
1. You have decided to look for a new job. But, you need to make sure that you have covered all the bases and approach your job search in a patient and professional manner.
2. Plan a job search, Do not hurriedly come to a decision for a job search. If you know where you want to be and the job you want, it is easier to get there. Therefore, split your job search into short- and long-term goals and identify the actions you need to take in order to reach them.
3. Develop New Skills or Gain a New Professional Qualification
4. Rebuild or Update your Resume, Keep Fresh Copies Ready Always.
5. Update Your Resume, Contact Details, Skills Sets & Experience in Resumes on Internet sites & Job portals Where-ever you have registered.
6. List your success, achievements with people you meet regularly but tactically
7. Decide the Type of Company you want to work for or industry you would like to work Do you have a list of companies you would like to work for? It's a good idea to research company information and create a list of companies to target in your job search.
8. Be a tech savvy person ,Use Web or Internet to reach masses or for gathering information
9. Create Network through Net, people, friends and their contacts, Use Your Connections
10. Be positive in life, Read motivational books, Attend Personality Development Programmes & Meditation, Exercise to be fit and flexible.
11. Search job in News Papers too.
12. Be good to yourself and others, Have patience & perseverance
13. Practice before you go for an interview. Review typical interview questions and research the company
14. Dress Correctly as per your personality.
15. It's important to follow up after an interview by thanking everyone you met with.
16. Show interest in the position and show why you're an Excellent candidate for the job.

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