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Succeeding in a job search is not just a matter of luck or trying again and again. To follow are tips to help you with your job search & how to look for a job.

To follow are tips to help you succeed in your job search:

  • Once you decide the career path you want to pursue, pursue it with passion. If after a reasonable amount of time you are not successful, be willing to try something else. You can always return to your original career path at a later date.
  • For every job available, there will be only one successful job applicant. All the rest will be rejected. You must accept rejection & be willing to move on. It is ok to ask the reason you didn't get a job, but don't worry about it. 
  • Depending on the field & the job you are seeking it could take up to several months to get a job. Don't give up.
  • Show your initiative by following up. Don't wait by the phone or email. It can be very frustrating.
  • There will be times when you will be down during your job search. Don't isolate yourself by involving family & friends, join support groups.... etc.
  • It is always easier to find a job while you have one. Having an existing job keeps your confidence high, prevents you from panicking & helps you negotiate a higher starting salary. 
  • If you don't currently have a job, you should be a full-time job seeker.

How to look for a job:

  • Cold calling and networking. The more cold calling & networking you do, the quicker you will find the right job. Read more about this in our Hidden Job Market,

  • The Internet:

  1. Yellow pages
  2. Employer directories
  3. Company web sites
  4. Job advertisements
  5. Resume Posting Online  
  6. Creating a resume web page: This options allow recruiters and employers to find you. Ensure you protect your privacy by not revealing your personal details. Also if you currently have a job, your current employer may see your resume web page. You will need a web hosting company to publish your web page. Be aware that any sensitive personal information you list would be all over the web.

  • Newspaper ads

  • National Publications/Journals:

  • Professional Associations

  • On-campus recruiting (for about to graduate students and for recent graduates)

  • Job Fairs

  • Employment Agencies: It is better to work with employment agencies that charge the employer for all the fees & do not charge the candidate for employment.