You may be reading this because you are a newbie to job searching, need refresher courses or have been off the job market. Whatever the case is, I would like to share tips with you that I have found have been successful in my job search.
1. Find out what you are good at- I believe this is a very important step in job searching because once you start that job you do not want to end up being miserable and plus the sooner you can define your dream job the sooner you are to your goal.
-Is the pay range what you are looking for?
-Location convenient enough?
-Is this a job that would be enjoyable
-What are the benefits? 401K, health benefits
2. Search for jobs that interest you- There are a ton of job sites where you can search for jobs and submit resumes, a few of them are listed on the sidebar. Sites such as:Fresho.com,
,monster
Beyond.com
,CareerBuilder,Snagajob,Jobplanet,There are also classified ads that have job listings such as Backpage, Craigslist, Indeed and also your local newspaper. The sky is the limit with job resources, you can even do searches on google. It's best to try to apply good keywords, for instance sales+job openings+Dallas Texas, you kind of just have to play around with words until you get nearer to what you are looking for. When I search for jobs my main ones are Craigslist, Monster, Indeed, Kijiji and Jobdango. Once you have found the job you are interested in applying for you want to make sure to read over the job description carefully. There will be some Keywords that you see in the posting that you will want to apply to your resume.
3. Create a Resume- The software that I use is Microsoft Word, pick a template that you feel defines who you are. REMEMBER you are trying to sell yourself through the paper so you want to be a little personable without being too personable and giving too much info while staying professional. I usually keep my resume to 1-2 pages in length. You want to make sure that your resume is free of spelling errors and everything is aligned the same. When writing your resume jot down dates that you were employed, your duties and company info. Job searching can be a stress in itself so being organized will make it less stressful. I always have an objective in mine. In your objective statement you want to make it short and to the point. Next you want to start listing your dates of employment from most recent to least. Make sure to be thorough in your job duties and try to gear it towards the job you are searching for so that it will seem that you have qualities to match the job.
When creating your resume you start with the most recent one. Don't list every single job duty if it doesn't have anything to do with the position you are applying for, for instance, you are applying for a customer service position but your resume lists the sales quota that you met, etc. This will probably bore the hiring manager and your chances of getting an interview will be very slim. It's good to list up to 4 of your most recent jobs so that employers will see that you've been employed for years and do not have huge gaps in your employment. If you've only had one job or two make sure to list your experiences. Most employers these days are looking for experience besides having a degree. When listing your duties try to elaborate on the duties without writing too much or too little.
QUESTIONS?
What if you have no work experience?
The best solution would be to list your experiences and this is where schooling would come in. This will show the employer that you have been doing something productive which can benefit their company. If you do not have any schooling or work experience list volunteer opportunities.
Employment Grid in my opinion
Most likely to be employed-
1. Experienced (worked in related field) and Educated (has a degree)
2. Experienced in related field with no degree (worked in a previous job related)(no degree)
3. Has a degree but no experience (no work experience)
4. Has some type of experience interacting with others (volunteering, etc)
5. No experience (volunteering etc) or education
How to boost your resume
-Find local communities that need help with volunteering, ask friends if they need any help, join church groups or other groups.
What to do after you've created your resume
Utilize sites listed above or on the side bar to find the job that interests you. Submit your resume along with a cover letter. You want to apply to as many jobs as possible so the more job boards you post your resume on the more interviews you will get.
1. Find out what you are good at- I believe this is a very important step in job searching because once you start that job you do not want to end up being miserable and plus the sooner you can define your dream job the sooner you are to your goal.
-Is the pay range what you are looking for?
-Location convenient enough?
-Is this a job that would be enjoyable
-What are the benefits? 401K, health benefits
2. Search for jobs that interest you- There are a ton of job sites where you can search for jobs and submit resumes, a few of them are listed on the sidebar. Sites such as:Fresho.com,
3. Create a Resume- The software that I use is Microsoft Word, pick a template that you feel defines who you are. REMEMBER you are trying to sell yourself through the paper so you want to be a little personable without being too personable and giving too much info while staying professional. I usually keep my resume to 1-2 pages in length. You want to make sure that your resume is free of spelling errors and everything is aligned the same. When writing your resume jot down dates that you were employed, your duties and company info. Job searching can be a stress in itself so being organized will make it less stressful. I always have an objective in mine. In your objective statement you want to make it short and to the point. Next you want to start listing your dates of employment from most recent to least. Make sure to be thorough in your job duties and try to gear it towards the job you are searching for so that it will seem that you have qualities to match the job.
When creating your resume you start with the most recent one. Don't list every single job duty if it doesn't have anything to do with the position you are applying for, for instance, you are applying for a customer service position but your resume lists the sales quota that you met, etc. This will probably bore the hiring manager and your chances of getting an interview will be very slim. It's good to list up to 4 of your most recent jobs so that employers will see that you've been employed for years and do not have huge gaps in your employment. If you've only had one job or two make sure to list your experiences. Most employers these days are looking for experience besides having a degree. When listing your duties try to elaborate on the duties without writing too much or too little.
QUESTIONS?
What if you have no work experience?
The best solution would be to list your experiences and this is where schooling would come in. This will show the employer that you have been doing something productive which can benefit their company. If you do not have any schooling or work experience list volunteer opportunities.
Employment Grid in my opinion
Most likely to be employed-
1. Experienced (worked in related field) and Educated (has a degree)
2. Experienced in related field with no degree (worked in a previous job related)(no degree)
3. Has a degree but no experience (no work experience)
4. Has some type of experience interacting with others (volunteering, etc)
5. No experience (volunteering etc) or education
How to boost your resume
-Find local communities that need help with volunteering, ask friends if they need any help, join church groups or other groups.
What to do after you've created your resume
Utilize sites listed above or on the side bar to find the job that interests you. Submit your resume along with a cover letter. You want to apply to as many jobs as possible so the more job boards you post your resume on the more interviews you will get.
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