How To Conduct A Successful Job Search Campaign

1.Define your objective: Know what kind of work you most enjoy and perform the best. This requires self-evaluation, spending time looking at your interests and abilities.

2.Write an effective resume: Focus on your qualifications for the type of work you want to do. Show where you are headed, not where you have been. Look at it from an employer's perspective -- what qualities do they need for the position?

3.Prepare your references: Call or visit each person and tell them exactly what you are looking for. Ask them to let you know if they hear of anything, or to make a referral for you.

4.Research: Make a list of potential employers from the Yellow Pages or a Resource Directory and research each company. Check your library for information.

5.Network: Talk to everyone you know about the kind of work you are looking for. You never know what contact will result in a job offer. Consider neighbours, relatives, parents of friends, teachers, paper route customers, etc.

6.Set up job interviews: Either by phone contact or by sending a cover letter with your resume and indicating that you will follow up to arrange an interview.

7.Practice interview techniques: Plan what you are going to say. Discuss WHY you want to work for that particular company, WHAT you can do for them, and HOW you will fit in with the company, then practice, practice, practice. Get a list of questions and write down your answers to each one, then practice with a friend.

8.Send a follow up letter: Tell them again about your interest in the job or the company. Thank them for taking the time to interview you. Point out your special qualifications or mention something you forgot in the interview that is relevant.

9.Follow up: In person or by phone to check out the results of the interviews, and if you are not the successful candidate, ask how you could improve your chances for next time.

Fran Watson is a Career Counsellor, Workshop Developer/Facilitator and member of Toastmasters who has recently begun an ezine. You can find out more about her at www.franwatson.ca and sign up for her Free ezine

---

Searching for Jobs Online

Searching for jobs online is easier than ever, but also... Read More

Tackling Your Unemployment Creatively

Are you unemployed or been laid off? You are not... Read More

Nine Ways to Tell Youre Ready for a Promotion

So you noticed the new job board posting on your... Read More

Those Little Things

Moving to another state meant finding a new dentist. I... Read More

To Get Hired or Get Promoted, Attitude Is The Key

When you're looking to get hired or get promoted, what... Read More

Employment Law: Attendance Rewards - Legal Ramifications

If you were thinking of offering your employees special rewards... Read More

How to Deal With Workplace Inflexibility

You've been a model employee: responsible, industrious, creative and productive.... Read More

Salary, Raises, & Perks: Negotiate to Get Paid What Youre Worth!

Salary negotiation requires preparation and good timing. It's important to... Read More

Learn a Language for Career Advancement

To learn a language for career advancement is one of... Read More

Job Search Tip for College Students

Today everyone is looking for that special job that will... Read More

Recruiting Excellent Job Candidates

An independent recruiter, recruiting agency or executive search firm is... Read More

No Experience? No Problem!

Are you a new graduate with little or no work... Read More

Make Your Resume Keyword Rich and Scanner Friendly

If you haven't looked for a job recently, there are... Read More

Job Hunting Tips: Taking Care of Yourself

Looking for work is generally a miserable undertaking. No matter... Read More

Job Layoff: Confronting Why Me?

Perhaps you saw it coming. The fall in company stock... Read More

How To Choose The Right Resume Format

After a thirty (30) second glance lots of resumes get... Read More

Resume Objectives ... The Hidden Pitfalls

Why Use Resume ObjectivesBefore we can discuss the pitfalls you... Read More

Make Your Career Offshore Proof

There has been a lot of talk recently about American... Read More

The Global Work Marketplace - The Revolution Of How Work Gets Done

Will cubicles be a distant memory for today's workforce? Will... Read More

Tips For Surviving As A Corporate Refugee

In her book "Are You A Corporate Refugee", Ruth Luban... Read More

Dissatisfied with Your Job? Take Your Power Back!

Apparently, there are all sorts of reasons to be dissatisfied... Read More

How To Tap Into the Invisible Job Market

Is there a company in your area that you'd love... Read More

Workplace Violence - 8 Tips For Spotting Early Warning Signs

One of the greatest threats facing both employees and the... Read More

Get In Career Shape

Research suggests that as many as 8 out of 10... Read More

It Takes Time

The story goes that after one of Ludwig van Beethoven's... Read More

Resume Writing Tips

Make sure that your resume is up to date with... Read More

Resume Writing Dos and Donts

Do these things Include your full name - don't... Read More

How to Become a Real Estate Agent

If you're wondering how to become a real estate agent,... Read More

Waiting for Lightening to Strike

Author and management guru, Peter Drucker says, "People adjust to... Read More

Get A New Job - Career Choices

Career change is tough but rewardingThere are a number of... Read More

Home Healthcare Careers

One of the fastest growing sectors of the medical industry... Read More

How to Improve Your Work Situation

buWhy are so many people unhappy in their work situation?... Read More

Marketing You and Your Career

Imagine if a business invested years into the research, design,... Read More