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How to Find a Job
If you are currently unemployed, you’re not alone! The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that 14.8 million
people are unemployed in the
1. Networking
– To find a job, it’s all about getting in touch with the right people. In this day in age, social media is key to networking
and meeting new people. Make sure that you are on social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and perhaps most importantly,
LinkedIn. If you’re trying to get a job for a specific company, use LinkedIn to find HR people and other important people at
that company. Also, be sure to attend networking events and job fairs in your local community. Be sure to have a business
card – that’s right – you may be unemployed but you should have a general business card with all of your contact information. You can make business cards for free on tons of websites.
2. Your Resume - HelpSaveMyDollars.com is planning on having
an entire series on how to write a perfect resume, so stay tuned for that! However, make sure your resume is updated and if
you have jobs on your resume that you held more than 25 years ago, it’s best to remove that from your resume. Look into starting
your own website with the a URL address that is your first name and last name . com. By having your own personal website, you
can post your resume on there, include a picture of yourself and give employers a better sense of who you are. You can create
free websites at sites like www. wordpress.com.
3. Speaking and Presentation – You must be able to articulate and speak
well to everyone, especially during a job interview. You need to speak passionately about yourself. Think about it: you
are trying to convince employers that you are the most qualified for the job. If you’ve had success at your previous job, mention
that. Also, don’t talk negatively about your previous job – that’s a sign of disloyalty and bitterness. Before any job
interview, know everything there is to know about that company! Visit the company’s website and do your homework!
4. Persistence – Giving up is not an option! Chances are, people will not return your phone calls or answer your emails right away. Finding a job does not happen overnight and there is a shortage of jobs. However, if you stick with it and continue to follow-up,
you have a better chance of getting a job. By the way, after any interview, phone call or meeting with an employer, always send
a follow-up “thank you” email.
5. Flexibility – You may apply for one job at a company and the company comes back
with a slightly different position. You have to be flexible. Even if the position is not as “good” as the one you applied
for, maybe in a few years you’ll get promoted to your dream job.
6. Applying for Jobs – Be sure to visit all of
the major online job sites such as careerbuilder.com, monster.com, theladders.com. You should also visit the website of all
the companies you’d like to work for. Click on their “jobs” section to view the available listings at that company, and most
times you can apply right then and there. If you don’t receive a response for several weeks after you’ve applied, be sure to
follow-up!
