Monday, February 21, 2011

What are you doing to increase your chance of getting a job


The worst thing to do when you are looking for a job is getting complacent about the search process. The job you desire is not going to fall into your lap from the heaven’s above, you have to work towards it. The times are tough, the competition is tougher and therefore you have to put your heart and soul into finding that job that will give you a life that you want.

A few things that can help you in your process to secure a good job are as follows:

Get your resume prepared: You cannot do without a conventional paper CV but what you also need is a Video resume from Koozba. It will help your prospective employers understand your skills and the other attributes you posses over and above your academic qualification and achievements.

Tell everyone that you are looking for a job: Do not shy away from telling people that you are looking for a job. And when you tell your friends and people in your family that you are currently job hunting, be sure to tell them which industry you wish to enter, the kind of job profile you want and also the set of skills that you posses. You never know who and what can trigger off the best opportunity you will get in life. Also post your resume on as many job portals as you can.

Get a new professional email id: Make sure you have a professional email id with your name and surname. It makes it easier for people to contact you and appears less frivolous. 
 

Get a professional suit stitched: It’s important to look presentable when you go for interviews and therefore it is advisable that you get a professional suit stitched. 

Keep your social networking sites clean: Today, prospective employers will check up on you by looking at your social networking sites, therefore make sure your information is clean and impressive.
Research about the company: Before going for interviews always read up as much as you can on the company. Research is important if you want to come across as someone who is interested in getting the job.
Always send a thank you note: Out of sight is indeed out of mind. To ensure that your prospective employers remember you, send out a Thank You note after your interview.

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