Tips to use before you start your job searchItâÂÂs not easy to find a job, especially in these days, and in the situation that the world faces. This market situation demands an active search for jobs, that is, to look for a job in a persistent and organized way. DonâÂÂt let your self down; learn to adopt a positive and dynamic attitude. DonâÂÂt believe that there are no opportunities for you, donâÂÂt spend your days watching TV, and donâÂÂt keep waiting for your phone to ring. Stop being lazy. Job searching itâÂÂs a full time job. ItâÂÂs about a real job that requires time, energy, will and persistence. Looking for a job shouldnâÂÂt be made in a random way, but instead in an organized way. First, start by evaluating yourself, making a personal and professional balance of yourself. You should try to answer the following questions:- âÂÂWhat can I do?â âÂÂWhat do I like to do?â âÂÂWhat donâÂÂt I like to do?â âÂÂWhat sort of activities am I good at?âÂÂàâÂÂWhat do others think of me?â âÂÂIn which aspects should I improve?â âÂÂDo I have the need to improve my knowledge and professional skills?â âÂÂWill I be Willing to move far from home?âÂÂ.ÃÂ
After reflecting about your skills, tastes and interests, try to make a list about the kind of jobs that could better fit your professional profile. You should dedicate as many hours a day as you would by working in a regular company. Second, you must organize a plan of action. Keep yourself posted about the job market.ÃÂ Read the job section of the daily newspapers, and highlight the ones that interest you.ÃÂ Search and choose the available offers in your employment Centre, private agencies and temporary job companies. Try to keep up with the ads you can find in supermarkets and other public locations.
- Call your relatives and friends to obtain some information regarding other job opportunities.
- Analyze what are the most requested jobs by companies, and the requirements theyâÂÂre searching for.ÃÂ
Make a list of the professional activities where thereâÂÂs more search. Make a list of the companies that require those specific activities and their addresses. Answer to those offers immediately.àTomorrow maybe too late. Make a spontaneous application. Not all job offers are published; lots of them arenâÂÂt exposed publicly, but how to find them? Make an advertisement of yourself. Write and publish your own job add. Write and send spontaneous application letters with your resumes to the companies you previously selected. The ones who look for jobs arenâÂÂt asking for anything, theyâÂÂre just offering a service.
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