When you are looking for a job, consider job-looking your job. Make it a serious full time objective. Here are some job hunting tips anyone can use.
Job Hunting – Lacking motivation?
Enlist a friend to keep you moving. Have him/her check with you regularly and be ready with a list of things you have done since the last checkup. Job hunting can be demoralizing.
Start with a written outline of short-term and long-term goals.
What is it you are looking for specifically? Getting a resume into the hands of two prospective employers every day while the search is on is a good short-term goal, for instance.
Develop healthy habits.
Get up early and be ready to begin the job of job-searching. Job hunting can be done in the morning. Follow up immediately on any leads, making notes on contacts for later reference. Make a to-do list before retiring as a guide to the next day’s activities.
Explore all options.
Research the opportunities for the job you are seeking, including the expected pay range. If necessary, consider additional education or specialized training to make you more eligible for the job you want. Try Monster.com for additional online job hunting.
Expect to be disappointed a time or two before you succeed.
A rejection is hard, but keep it in perspective. Employers sometimes have very definite requirements. If you don’t meet them, it isn’t a reflection on you as an individual. Learn from the rejections. Adjust the focus of your resume if it seems would-be hirers are reacting to a particular element in your outline. Honestly, of course. Don’t ever pad the resume or allow the impression that you have more capability than you do. On the other hand, let the employer know you are willing to learn if necessary.
Take care of yourself.
Just as you would if you were working rather than looking for work. Eat right. Get plenty of rest. Plan regular physical exercise to help you deal with stress and strong emotions concerning job hunting.
Focus on the positive.
Be sure to enlist the help of friends, family, former co-workers and even acquaintances who might be helpful in your search. The majority of job placements arise out of effective networking with people you know.