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Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
You are looking far and wide for a job that may base your career. You wish to have a job that may help you to disburse your expenses but may also give you a purpose. But it is difficult than you perceive in the present economic situation.
There are many factors that can affect a job result. Every employer behaves in a different way. It looks impossible to guess whether you should have follow ups or you are just wasting your time by following up on a resume that is forwarded by you.
The experts are of the view that generally it depends on the situation. It all depends on the situation for how you forward your job application or resume. Here are some proposals that will help you to decide whether to have follow-up on a forwarded resume or not.
How did you send in your resume?
How did you forward your resume? Do you have any reference or did you send it through the company website job page or did you send your resume online using a contact form? If you have any reference in the company, you may have a help to contact with HR or you may also look for a person with the company Facebook page and be informed about the applied position.
When should you follow-up on your resume?
Many of the placement agencies and recruiters will direct you to send a resume, and after that have follow ups with an email or phone call. It will show your aspiration and eagerness and will also help you to set apart from other applicants who do no follow-ups. Employers like the candidates who are eager to obtain the job and are paying extra attention to the position.
But, it is surely suitable to send an email or a letter after a week or later after submitting your resume, particularly if company managers are not giving you any kind of response. There may be a chance that your resume has dropped in the splits and in this way your phone call may be source to tell them about your resume or telling them that how much interested you are.
But, in case if you are continuously doing your follow-ups through email or phone call after sending a resume but the company managers are not responding you in a positive way or not receiving your call then it is better to preserve your force and do not waste your time in wait of something that is on chance. You are well educated and you will have many other opportunities on your way. The only need is to go outside and locate them.
Be polite in your follow ups. Polite messages support your well-built interest for the job and displaying your abilities to grip important and major topics.
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
With all of the institutes that set college graduates out into the job market, what is the best way of getting employed? Think deeply to get employed and have advantages. Here are some ways to help you to get a job when others can’t.
If you are searching for a job be sure to do the following:
Apply for jobs that suits your skills
Do your homework. Identify the best jobs that suit your natural abilities and whose criteria suit you.
While in an interview, must explain to the hiring manager why you are a good fit for the job and you know what the job requirements are and why you can be the best candidate for the post.
You must remember that most of the managers assess your impact in the company. Make it easy for the hiring manager to see that you are a good match for the job and his company. Be bold and confident about sharing this and start to show this attitude with your cover letter. Make the hiring manager’s job easy by showing that you are the perfect one for his company.
Be professional
Always be professional in all the way of conversation, your dressing your gesture all must be in professional way during an interview. After an interview write a thank you note, stay in touch and be flexible.
Try to have a good network around you in the market. Your reputation and all of this can be noticed in the hiring process and can also be a plus point for you.
If you feel that you have some other fields of your interests to work in, which suits you better according to your skills or you are here to work in separate environment. Then don’t waste your time in searching a job. In this situation you may follow these points that will lead you towards your goals.
Explore your spirits
You might already know this but if you haven’t given it much time, start to consider:
What do you truly love to do?
What are your passions?
You’ll have surely multiple answers. If you have no answer, it’s time to start finding things of your interest.
Identify the organizations or individuals that match your skills best.
The question arises why the companies will hire you? Many of the Companies may need the person to do their tasks for part time they don’t want to pay a full-time employee. This is where you stand. You can work together for several companies, they get the work without hiring a full-time employee, and you build your career for what suits you best. This is a new type of contract labor that adds valuable work, construct the roads for the companies and makes a difference.
Have believe that we are all born with specific and unique qualities and strengths and these factors lead us towards our goal, the only need is to asses our qualities and fields of interest.
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Looking for the job is not an easy time for any one especially for the fresh graduates, but they need to be realistic about their expectations for an entry-level position. It is usually believed that entry-level candidates have unrealistic career expectations. They must realize that the dream job doesn’t come until you spend a few years, if not many years, into your career.
Fresh job seekers should not consider only salary but should also consider other aspects such as job-growth potential, management responsibilities and opportunities to work on high-profile projects. If they can work on something high-profile, it’s a really good for their portfolio. Obviously compensation matters a lot in a decision, but a lot of fresh candidates will leave the job unless taking a view of other benefits and compensations.
In this way one thing the entry level candidate can do is to list the different jobs, related to your field and examine the average salaries.
The candidate should also study the company profile so they can ask informed questions when meeting with hiring managers and get a realistic sense about the position.
If you have chances for good and competitive working environment you may start with less compensation just to set your feet in the door and work your way up the career ladder. Take it as a temporary job and build your resume, and gain valuable experience and skills.
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Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
For students of all ages, it’s the perfect time to find a summer internship and add some cash to your pockets and experience to your CV. Finding an internship is a fantastic way to gain skills that you’ll need throughout your life.
But one thing that must be noticed by all students, a job should be about learning as well as making money. Try to find something that can help and guide you towards your long-term goals in your future. For example if you intend to do MBA in marketing in future you must search for a job related to marketing. Newspaper and internet are full of job opportunities. You may search the right job for you. Before you decide where best to look there are a few steps you need to take to prepare yourself for finding an internship.
To find a right job for you, make a list of your interests and strengths, as well as your likes and dislikes, and keep them in mind when you look for a job. For example, if you love books or writing, a job in a bookstore or library might be perfect for you. Just try to find some aspect of the work that you love and can learn from.
After assessing yourself and your fields of interests, the first step to apply is your resume, if you have one. If not, be prepared to complete an application. Take your resume as a market tool. Promote your abilities in resume and show them that you are the best candidate for them.
Check the ads in your newspaper. You may also take help with internet. Search for the right job according to your skills and interest. Research the companies and roles you are applying for. Not only will you then know exactly what’s expected of you in the role you’re applying for, but you will also put yourself at an advantage if there’s an interview stage later on.
Once you send your resume then the next step is to appear in the interview. Get yourself ready for the interview. Be prepared to explain how your past and present experiences positively relate to your job you are applying for. Have a list of a few references ready to give to interviewers. Volunteer references are fine, if you haven’t worked before. College projects that may relate to the job can also be mentioned in the interview as well as the CV.
Mention your efforts to anyone who could put in a good word for you. Networking is good you never know who might be able to help you out. Ask friends who have summer jobs if there are any other jobs available at their place of work. Getting your name out there will also help in any search.
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Monday, May 9th, 2011
There are a few strategies which are guaranteed to make your job search easier as they are applied in most situations that you will be facing. These are traditional ways which are rarely used. First step is to type out your ideas so that you can organize them and put them to work when the time comes. Proofreading; going through your resume after writing so you can avoid grammar, punctuation or spelling mistakes. It is one of the biggest drawbacks for any job seeker.
Formulate a powerful first impression with a complete portfolio, including a two to three page resume, statements of industry, key accomplishment summaries, functional job insights or company, charts and tables, Integrate graphs, throughout your resume or portfolio.
Avoid common resume mistakes such as weak display of results, disorganized, long sentences, and irrelevant details like long lists of coursework, certificates and personal family history. Evade the use of “half sentences” because it only tells what you did but doesn’t represent what you have achieved so far.
The job seekers who are successful in their job search pay more attention to the needs of the organization to which they are applying and the needs of the people in that organization.
Don’t look at your past with anger and regret, focus on the new opportunities that lie in the future. Prefer to be more active in professional community groups and organizations. Meet new people and keep those people in conversations on how you can help each other.
Be more active towards your job search. Get organized and have a daily plan to work with.
Rather than giving a 30-second introduction about yourself, ask questions that identify the needs of the people with whom you are talking. Through understanding their agenda, you are expected to come up with the accurate reply to their questions. It’s better to think what sort of tough questions can be asked and prepare accordingly. Answer questions with facts and figures that would convince the interviewer.
When you define your career, think in terms of your leadership skills/qualities and how much you have put in towards it. Do not think in terms of job experience or just history.
Keep yourself updated about the changing trends of you desired companies. Many mature job seekers miss the opportunities because they are not aware and up to date. Also keep in touch with present computer applications and technology..
Hiring managers/recruiters search for the following qualities in the candidates: ability to grow within your job and the company, willingness to accept responsibility, your respect of authority, your level of expertise, your ability to assume authority when required, your respect of authority, your ability to be a team leader, the courage to make tough decisions, self-confidence, showing your level of energy and interest and the compatibility with the corporate culture.
The above ideas will help your search strategy and through you in the right direction. Job market is tough and challenging in today’s world, so the message is persistence. Implement great strategies, Get focused and stay motivated. You will succeed.
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
Forget about the previous years, economy situation and anything incredible that happened in Pakistan. This year your goal should be to find a perfect job for you. The competition may be tough, but you are going to perform better than the competition. It’s not longer upon companies to hire you now you have the power to get hired. Follow up the instructions below and get hired.
Learn below that how to turn the tables in your favor easily.
Narrow job search
Do not apply to the jobs that you not qualified for because it just a waste of time. Be honest to yourself when evaluate job posting, Mostly companies prefer to hire someone who can get started without being trained from scratch. Focus your time on making great applications for jobs that you are well qualified and appropriate.
Exactly what you desire for
Create a list of the job skills you have experienced and the skills you like to use the most. It will help you when you are going to use these skills as search terms at your job search time. Set goals. It is very important to set goal at the time of job search. Specific job search goals will help you grow and force you to constantly evaluate your progress. In addition try to improve your networking skills.
Jump in the pool of competition
If you have found a job that seems perfect for you so do something that will subtly help you stand out from the crowd. Find out the name of the hiring recruiter or someone who works in the same department and send that person an e-mail directly. Its 2011, which means almost any contact information can be found online, including names, addresses, and e-mail id’s etc.
Get a hold of your online reputation
It is very important to have a good impression online on search tools or social networking websites like, Facebook, LinkedIn etc. An HR manager always searches the candidate’s name online to check his/her reputation additionally (and they actually do it). So you should keep your reputation online as it makes a great impression.
Stay up to date: Even if you are job less always keep yourself up to date regarding the current scenario. Prefer to read comment on industry blogs, trade publications, stay on the top of any rising technology or policy that can impact your career pathway. This will not only help you keep your professional edge and have a great conversation with an interviewer and but it can also bestow you new and interesting ideas about how and where to look for a best job.
Appear with a great personality
When you go for an interview, always be prepared with at least 5 examples that demonstrate your best qualities, personality and interests. So if an interviewer asks, why should I hire you or something like this? You will be able to answer it. Also make sure to leave your phone number or any reference for the interviewer so that he can contact you in future.
The bottom line is that looking a job can be challenging this year, but landing a job can still be a reality. A practical job search is your best bet, so take the essential steps to guarantee you get the job you want.
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Friday, April 29th, 2011
Job seekers may get frustrated and hopeless when it takes too long to find a job as they spend weeks and months and years to it. This delay may cause wreak havoc on a job seeker’s motivation, sense of pride and confidence but in today’s economy even most intelligent, talented, well educated and experienced job seekers also have to face this hard time finding a job so first you should learn to be patient and calm.
In this mean time one of the best things which you can do when you feel stuck in search is to evaluate what methods are not productive and what methods are working then adjust their strategy. You also need to take good care of yourselves which you can through physical exercise, therapy, and even volunteering somewhere. A new hobby or project can be another way to go as job searching is a hard work, so it should be sustained with good self-care. It would be good for job seekers if they realize that balancing the demands of looking for a job with smart ways of caring for themselves can make them more successful.
Read below to learn additional do’s and don’ts in the mean time.
Do:
- Create contingency plans, if your search takes time than expected so you know what you will have to do.
- Begin to take very good care of yourself during this demanding procedure. Search on the things that reinstate you so that this doesn’t become hard work.
- Start working hard on your search but do not let it eclipse your complete life. Always remain positive.
- Begin research on training opportunities, whether in something new and interesting or your existing region of capability. Learning new skills will help you widen your market and give you a platform where you can see immediate results.
- Start volunteering as a way to enlarge your network. This effort will keep you connected to others and ensures you that you are also doing something productive besides looking for work.
Don’t:
- Do not become a job search machine.
- Never assume you know how and when you would discover your next chance or opportunity.
- Do not get yourself stuck. If one method did not work out, try another, a better one with more motivation and courage.
- Do not let your network know that there are no jobs or something like that. This seems a depressing message.
- Do not be reluctant to compromise because sometimes you may have to take small steps back to move forward.
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Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
Facebook may sometimes look like a way to simply post some pictures, chit chat with loved ones or tell your friends about your birthday, but on the other hand it can be useful in your professional career. Facebook allows job seekers tap an informal network of friends or friends of friends who can play a vital role in creating success. The collections of friends you have on Facebook are more likely to have your back.
How to take benefit from it?
Modify your avatar In an online search, your avatar is usually the first thing that a potential employer sees on Facebook. So if you are in search of employment, it is significant to have a professional avatar, which can help you get hired. You should get a custom avatar which should include your contact information and it should let people know that you are looking for a job. In addition, your profile must be kept secret; it just should contain the information of your email address and the history and experience of jobs so that recruiters can reach you directly.
Make use of your status
Using you status is a good way to tell your Facebook friends that you are looking for a job. For instance, refer to your own website, which features samples of your work and curriculum resume, or ask them to write you an e-mail if they are be acquainted with any of a good lead. Be specific when you tell your friends about what type of job or company you’re after. It will make it easier for them to help you out. We suggest that during your job search use your status to update your friends on how it goes. Do not flood friends with all the little details; try to make every status conversational and optimistic.
“Keep it real” but never get yourself appear like a saddest and most hopeless person alive.
Take out an ad of Facebook
When you complete you degree and graduated from university, you wish to get hired for a job, so at that time you can take out an advertisement on Facebook to target the desired companies. The advertisement is seen to the Facebook users. Once you click on the advertisement, users can refer your personal website that contains your curriculum resume/CV. After that each company will be able to inform that your resume is passed on to their Human Resources department and or wish to meet you. Facebook is the fastest and easily useable platform which contains a number of job opportunities for everyone like you.
Companies where you desire to work:
Since most companies have a presence on Facebook these days, by clicking on the “like” button on the fan page of any company will be the signal that you are interested in doing a job there. In addition, it is a simple way to learn about the latest news and happenings in the company, It can be helpful with interview. Also remember some companies also place their available jobs on their page.
Always Keep it genuine
As we all know that Facebook is a less formal network, people expect to see a more relaxed part of your personality so there is no need to bestow a professional tone. Try to present a casual as well as professional and responsible personality. It will give a great effect.
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Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
Congratulations, you did it! You are done with collage and now degree holder so you are finally ready to make your mark. You are now in the real world and it is time to start your professional career. If you’re in the middle of this crossroad, it can be exciting, scary, overwhelming, confusing or all of the above mentioned. Here are some steps to make a successful transition from college life to real World.
Step 1: Identify your way:
After achieving 4, 5 or 6 years bachelors or masters degree, you are quite sure what you want to do, right? If not, now is the time to determine what your strengths are and identify what sort of careers that is best for you. Are you someone who enjoys being around people? Or are you happier numbers of calculations or computer programs to create? Think of all your weaknesses, strengths, interests, and dislikes when thinking about your career plans. Read about fields that seems interesting to you and talk to others who do work in that field that you find interesting. Focus more on fields that match your interests and talents.
Step 2: Do research on the companies that interest you:
It is essential to learn as much as possible about the companies that interest you and consider all options. You must have an open mind on opportunities in businesses and industries that you would not have thought of before. Once you’ve identified the companies you want to target, look at their Web sites, read news articles and talk to current employees to learn as much as you can. Remember you must also consider the stability of a company, this the company will be there for the long term or not.
Step 3: Create your toolbox:
It is important to have the right tools for any task. The tools needed for job search are a resume/CV, portfolio of your work and a cover letter. Take the time to develop a resume and cover letter to clearly communicate your strengths and experience. Here are some tips to remember:
Think about the type of resume/CV you need. A functional resume/CV that highlights your abilities and capabilities rather than your work history is a good choice for those seeking employment for the first time.
Highlight your results and accomplishments you have achieved, rather than plain descriptions of experiences. Use action verbs in your resume and cover letter describing your experiences, such as “managed”, “insider” and “product”. If you are low on practical work experience, look at your part-time work, school activities or volunteer positions. Assess your entire experience and interpret how it applies to any position you wish to apply.
Step 4: Social Network:
One of the most important errands of any job search is networking. Enjoy all the resources you have, including the office of your school career placement, friends who have finished ahead of you and are already working, and friends of your parents, neighbors and former teachers. Send an e-mail to ask if your contacts know somebody who can help. Spend your resume/CV and ask others to do likewise. Call your contacts to see if they know somebody who works for a company you are interested to join in.
Step 5: Your appearance plays a vital part:
If you want to step in the professional world, you have to look and must act like a professional. Buy a business suit and wear it to all of your job interviews. Make sure your email address and greeting are appropriate. This means that if your user name e-mail is “koolbuddy”, you might have to make a new account. You should also think about being professional at home. Be prepared for a call or a telephone interview any time. The more you play the part of a well mannered and trained professional, the more people see you as a professional.
Step 6: Never Give Up:
The real world can be a challenge. Set realistic expectations and recognize that you are likely to start at the bottom and work your way. You will probably face rejection as you start looking for your full-time job at first, but everyone goes through. Just remember to be persistent, proactive, and we remain convinced that there is a great work out there for you.
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Friday, May 28th, 2010
Has the price hike driven you crazy? And your car’s expenditures have compelled you to think to sell it? Don’t sell your car rather make it a source of income for you! How? The answer may be in front of your eyes but you are ignoring it! Yeah you are right! Automobile advertising!
You see cars driving on roads covered with advertisements — the owners of these cars are actually paid to get these ads wrapped on their cars. The companies that want their ads to get the place on your car pay monthly salary; you are just required to get accepted by such a company.
In order to be eligible to avail such opportunity, you must be a permanent resident of Pakistan, 18-year of age or above, must possess a valid driving license and a controversy-free driving record. In addition to this, if you live in a populous area, it is a plus point for you because that way the advertisement on your car will reach maximum number of audience. But if you live in a less crowded area and travel a lot, even then you can get the opportunity to get companies’ ads on your car.
The companies have a set criterion and they want you to cover a certain distance every month in order to publicise their product and in return, they pay you the salary. You may also be required to attend a large event such as a cricket match, music concert, a cultural festival, etc where thousands of people gather — so that more and more people can get to notice the ad on your car.
Therefore, if you want to turn your car into a money earner for you, contact the advertising agencies in your area/city and get to know the details of the business. If you are lucky enough to own more than one car, utilise all of them in automobile advertising and earn money without doing any regular job or business.
Another important point to consider is that stylish and somewhat different looking cars gain more people’s attention so here you are required to unleash your creativity in order to give a stylish and innovative look to your car — it will enhance your chance to be selected by the advertising agency.
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