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Job Search-find hidden jobs,hot jobs, make a career change

Employment Search means exploring all possible places that are likely to contain information about job offers. Newspaper ads and job fairs are for most people, the primary option. The choice is understandable if we take into account the quantity of information available through these channels. Still, more is not always better. While these sources are not to be neglected, your search should not be restricted to them. Some companies will only advertise job openings internally, which means you’ll have to contact them directly if you are interested in working there. First, make a list of companies that you are interested in, based on your preferences and the likelihood that they might need someone with your qualifications and experience. There are two possible ways to get in touch with them: by phone and by e-mail. Many people hesitate to use either of them, because they find the phone approach too direct and the e-mail too impersonal. At a closer look, however, these hesit

Job Interviews: Past and Future

Job Interview - At the beginning of our career, most of us probably dreamed about the perfect job interview in which we would make such a positive impression on the interviewer that they wouldn’t want to wait another day before hiring us. As we grew up, however, it became more and more obvious that not every interview is a perfect one. Ask anyone how many jobs they have had and how many interviews they have been to: chances are the latter will outnumber the former. To prevent any feelings of misery and depression that might arise from this simple observation, let’s agree, from the start, that an unsuccessful job interview should not be seen as a tragedy, but rather as an example of a mistake we should avoid in the future. Such phrases as “the chance of a lifetime” and “unique opportunity” may sound nice, but few things in life are unique. There will always be new opportunities and new chances for us to improve our interview skills. Thus, instead of letting regret overcome

Job search online, newspapers, company websites, local ads

Finding a job is not an easy task at all. Finding a job is a job in itself. On the one hand, it can take a while to find a job that matches your qualifications and expectations. Also, there is no guarantee that your resumé and cover letter will get you selected for an interview, or that the job interview will have the result you desire. Obviously, the more job openings you can find, the higher the chances that you’ll be hired soon. Let’s have a look at how you can look for job opportunities. The passive approach is, of course, not the way. You need to be proactive. You can’t wait until a job advertisement reaches you. You need to search for it yourself, using all the sources available. These include the local newspapers, employment websites and job fairs. Don’t hesitate to let friends and acquaintances know that you’re looking for a job; they might find something and let you know. Employment support groups can also be very helpful in your job search. Newspapers and

Job Interview: Importance of Research

Job interviewers expect potential candidates to be prepared with information regarding the company and the position; job seekers are applying for. However, that does not mean that you should know every thing but some at least what the company does and the responsibilities involved in the particular context of the company where you want to work. These responsibilities and the extent to which you are likely to handle them well will probably be among the main focus points of the job interview; consequently, you should try to do as much research on the company as you can. You can go over the information you can find on the company’s website or in their advertising material, but you can also call the company’s PR department to see if there are any useful resources they would recommend. That might not only speed up your search, but also filter the available information, so that you can focus on the most relevant parts; if you don’t have so much time left before the interview, you’ll