STRATEGY-1 Set Goals :
Whether you have recently graduated, or working, if you are searching for a job, you’ll enjoy better results by organizing your search. It doesn’t matter so much how you do it, as long as it is organized in some way and works for you.Have a clear idea of the job you want! This may sound simple or obvious, but many students begin looking for a job without first taking the time to be sure they can answer the question “What position are you looking for?”
All of these questions have to be directed before you can begin to work on! Reaching clarity in these issues may be the most important thing you can do in your career planning and goal setting.
STRATEGY-2 Create Structure and Schedules :
Create a weekly schedule to list activities that will be a regular part of your job search and note when you’ll typically do each.
These will be activities such as
• reading job ads online and in print,
• creating and sending customized cover letters and résumés in response to the job postings; Researching companies you want to work for and actively identifying positions that offer a good match for your skills/passions;
• seeking effective ways to approach and connect with someone in these companies;
• attending job fairs and networking opportunities.
• creating and sending customized cover letters and résumés in response to the job postings; Researching companies you want to work for and actively identifying positions that offer a good match for your skills/passions;
• seeking effective ways to approach and connect with someone in these companies;
• attending job fairs and networking opportunities.
STRATEGY-3 Developing a Filing System
As you gather information on each company, an organised
system helps you stay organized during a phone call or interview.
You can label them as- Job Openings, Jobs Applied
To, List/Letters of Reference, Resumes, and Cover Letters
Organize and document job descriptions, résumés and cover
letters you’ve sent for each, and track contacts you’ve had with those in your
network, potential employers.
STRATEGY-4 Organizing your Network
Networking should be on your priority list. Go through
networking sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter accounts and also obtain a
list of alumni contacts from the schools you attended. Develop a
networking spreadsheet of all of your connections prioritized into three categories:
Inner Circle
Middle Circle
Outer Circle
Begin from the Inner Circle and work outward.
Follow-up after interviews is a must. You can also follow-up a week to ten days
after sending a resume.
STRATEGY-5 Follow up after Interview
No one can deny the importance of following up after
a job interview. What happens after an interview is just as critical as
what happens during an interview. So be proactive and consider follow-up a
strategic part of your job search process.
Getting in touch with hiring managers does not only show
your professional attitude, but it also brings your confidence. At the
same time, it polishes your interpersonal skills and makes
your attitude about job search positive.
Maintain and nurture a positive attitude throughout your job
search (and beyond!).
Not only will it benefit you and your well-being, but it
will also be more likely to lead to success with your job search
efforts. Employers consistently cite positive attitude as a highly
sought after quality in candidates!
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