Ever wondered where to go and what to do to find that job you’ll love and be good at? Don’t worry, so has every one else. Good news though – there is hope. Here’s a list of some useful tips and tricks as youre looking for a job and career you love.
1. Do your research – the best thing you can do to start your job search is identify some key characteristics about you. Find out what drives you, your skills, interests and motivations. Do this by taking some time, thinking about it perhaps writing it all down. You’ll be amazed about what you find out about yourself once you take some time to write it all down.
2. Make sure to use all possible resources to learn and apply to jobs! – Internet job sites – Social network sites – Recruitment agencies – Your personal network – Career counsellors – Industry magazines – Newspapers and trade publications
Most importantly, don’t just rely on one method to find jobs.
3. Remember to ensure that you resume is up to date, accurate and tailored to the job that you’re applying for. You only get one chance to make a first impression – even on paper – therefore make sure you make it a good one! The resume should act as a good indicator of whether youre interview worthy, not as a final make-or-break to actually get the job. Make sure to include action and goal oriented facts, employers love to see people who can work well and will make their job easier!
4. Most jobs will require you to complete an employee personality test or employment test as part of the pre-employment screening process. Dont panic! These tests are designed to determine whether you are a good fit for the job, based on your personality and soft skills. Remember that there are no right or wrong answers, and that you should answer honestly and truthfully – in fact, some tests can determine whether youre lying! So dont.
5. Avoid taking anything personally, especially rejection. Today’s job market and economic situation allows employers to pick from a large and diverse body of applicants. It’s extremely important to keep everything in perspective and remember that at the end of the day, job hunting is a numbers game and the odds tend to be on your side.

