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At multiple points in a normal person's life, they have to search for a new job. During High School, after college graduation, when you get fired, or when you quit are the typical times one looks for a job. Trying out new positions is a way for someone to learn new skills and pinpoint what they want to do in life. If you are on the hunt for a new career, follow our job search tips and guide.
Before applying for a job, you must create a resume and cover letter for yourself. Typically, a resume should be no longer than a page and include educational history, past work experience, and skills relevant for the position. You may need to adjust your resume to match the requirements the job is looking for. For example, if you are applying for a social media assistant position, they will be looking for experience in managing social accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc, and creating content tailored to each platform.
Along with your resume, it’s recommended that you send a customized cover letter. A cover letter is a way to highlight items on your resume that you believe would make you a good fit for the job. You want to portray your personality in a professional manner and make yourself memorable.
Depending on the job you’re seeking, you may need to prepare a ">portfolio. It could include videos you’ve made, social media campaigns, graphic designs projects, articles written, and more. Display your finest work in a way that is easy for the employer to review. Today, many applicants create a free website to include their portfolio, resume, and other details on.
Often, employers do ask for 1-2 references. It’s better to think about who could be your references and reach out to them prior to you even applying for a job. That way, if it takes longer than expected for them to reply, you have given yourself enough time.
The most important thing to figure out before applying for a job is what you’re looking for. What are you looking to learn? How much do you want to be paid? How far are you willing to commute for the job? These are just a few of the questions you should be asking yourself prior to applying.
LinkedIn is not only a professional networking social media platform, but doubles as a job search website. Companies on the platform can create job postings for openings they have. You can search based on title, skills, company, and location. The platform also enables you to apply for a position within the site.
If you are looking for freelancing jobs, you may want to consider listing yourself and your services on Upwork or Fiverr. These sites are great for people offering digital services including video creation, graphic design, copywriting, and more.
Yet another thing Google can do is allow you to browse jobs you’re interested in. All you have to do is type: the job you’re seeking + job, and you’ll see relevant jobs in your area. It collects it’s job listings from various job search websites including Glassdoor and LinkedIn. The job listings usually include a job description and suggest what people typically get paid for in this line of work.
Online job hunting isn’t always the way to go. Instead, you can go old school and look for jobs in your local newspaper classified ads. Grab your highlighter and start circling job opportunities you’re interested in.
The first thing you need to do is make sure you have something appropriate to wear for the interview. Women can wear neutral colored dresses, suits, skirts, and blouses. They should avoid wearing any statement jewelry that’s distracting and any piercings.
What men can wear to an interview is more restricted than for women. It’s appropriate for men to wear black, dark grey, or navy suits with coordinated shoes, tie, and long sleeved collared shirt. It’s important for men to not overdo it with any cologne or aftershave they may be wearing.
To feel more confident and prepared for an interview, practice interview questions. See if someone can ask you the questions instead of you asking yourself. Some questions you could practice include:
Often in an interview, the interviewer may ask you if you have any questions or to solve a problem related to their company. To prepare for this, research the company and interviewer. Know the company’s mission, products, leaders, departments, strategies, and competitors.
Sometimes but not always, an employer may vet an applicant's social media platforms to see if they are a right fit. If there’s anything inappropriate on your profiles, delete it immediately.
Prior to or after an interview, an employer is likely to conduct a background check on you. They are looking at your educational, work, and criminal history. By searching yourself beforehand, you will be prepared if the interviewer happens to bring something up in the interview.
Do one final check and make sure your resume, cover letter, and portfolio are all set and updated. Make sure you have multiple copies of your cover letter and resume in case there’s more than one person interviewing you.
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