Job Hunting Basics : knowing your future employer Part 2

jobhunt2.jpgOffice culture is the hardest thing one can predict when it comes to the workplace especially now when there are more and more people working out of the office. There is a certain level of culture within the office itself may it be bound by walls in traditional offices with desks or the ones that do not have bounds with employer and employees not even knowing each other personally as with telecommuting. The only way they know each other is through the net which has now become the mainstream bloodline of companies all over the world where they rely on for marketing, and other business functions. Be sure to check out extensively the prospective company you intend to get employed with. As we have stated, getting to know your employer might not always be possible but doing a little background work can get you information that will ultimately get you hired. Try to get a feel for how the company runs, like most telecommuting companies who have informal business practices and so on and so forth. Never forget respect, and treat everybody who deserves it with it. Simple salutations and endings to correspondence (like saying thank you the end of every email) say a lot about you and your character even though you don�t know these people personally.

Job Hunting Basics : knowing your future employer Part 1

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There are tons upon tons of resources on job hunting on the net that one cannot get decide which one to choose which one to select as the best source of information on job hunting. Well the answer to the question is that there is no sure way to get a job even with the best companies and coaches who might be helping you without you, the applicant getting to know more about the field and preparing for the process. Of the many careers available on the net there is one thing many people have forgotten, getting to know the employer before they get into the job leaving them anguishing in utter despair with a job they do not even like.

Recruitment Agencies

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When looking for a job, you can try recruitment agencies. They are hired by companies to supply their manpower. Usually you can apply online or go directly to their office to submit your resume. If they have urgent vacancies, they will contact you for possible interviews and job placements. However, if there are no vacancies or job suited for your qualifications, the will place your resume in their job banked until a vacancy arises. The disadvantage of recruitment agencies though is they might require a fee.

So, until you have tried all options and still couldn’t find a job then why don’t you try going through a recruitment agency instead. They might help you find your dream job.

Business plan – write it down!

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As much as you would want to do away with formalities and organization, a business plan is still best to follow. Basically, a business plan puts a “face” on your project and it makes everything official. As such, this will compel you to actually work and work at the things that will make your success chances bigger. These things include choosing the right product, knowing the people you’d want to work with, as well as studying the market conditions.
A business plan will help you detect both problems and opportunities in your market, lay down your goals and objectives, and create your financial framework. For example, you’d need to know how much to spend for manufacturing that’s good for a month or two. You’d also need to know where to get resources and materials as well as plan out your target sales for a given period. All this things shall guide you to learn how much working capital you’d need not only to put up your business but as well as to maintain it for the next five years or so.

The Interview : Answering Questions

jh4.JPGThe Q&A portion helps employers evaluate a person whether the person has the right attitude and outlook to become an effective member of the workforce. Many people feel uneasy (who wouldn’t), for the questions though standard are changed for each and every applicant. To be able to do good in an interview, do some research on the firm, the top brass, the business and how it works and answer in as short and concise a manner as possible. Avoid beating around the bush for interviewers get annoyed with it giving you a negative impression. Be courteous and speak in a voice that is firm yet confident and do not be afraid to say you do not know much about a question asked. Say thank you before exiting and don’t look depressed even if you think you didn’t make the cut.

The Interview : How to dress Properly

jh2.jpgThe next part of a job application would be the interview. Many are afraid of it as if momma was gonna spank them if they didn’t eat their veggies. Well don’t be, the confidence you project can be a sure sign of who you are and it may play a key part in your getting the job. First, go to the interview properly dressed, this means appropriately. If you are applying for a job in a farmhouse wear jeans. In the business place, wear slacks and at least semi-formal attire. Formal for higher positions but all together, some companies don’t look at this at all. At least it makes you presentable whatever the standard attire the office requires.

Making it good with your current employer

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This can make or break you in your future job hunting exploits for you might not believe it but people do actually check up on your character references. Companies, usually the big ones do background checks and spend a lot of time and resources in getting the people they want. They even go to the extent of giving better offers for highly qualified people they know they need and have to get into their ranks. Large companies have certain positions reserved for industry leaders and experts which they go out of their way in signifying their intent of hiring. To get a job you want, you must be able to prove yourself as a valuable addition to a company’s ranks. If you do have issues with past employers, try to amend and mention them with your current employers if asked to do so. Resume’s are mostly outdated and online job hunting sites quite overrun with so many applications from all over they cannot cope. Decide on which jobs you want, which company you want to work for and do your homework.

Don’t get left behind

In this day and age where technology plays a big part in any industry, employers are starting to recognize the importance of their employees AND prospective employees being tech savvy. Which is why, if your’re in the market for a new job, whether for a full time position, part time, contractual or project-based work, it might profit you to make a professional profile at LinkedIn.

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LinkedIn is much like a social networking site, only more professional and career-oriented. It is not like a regular job hunting website; LinkedIn relies heavily on the professional networking aspect, particularly in its recommendation / referral system in order for employers to find suitable candidates for jobs and for job seekers to be found by recruiters in their respective industries.

resumeRabbit.com

resumerabbitThe site features a resume submission service where you upload your resume and they do the rest for a small fee. They feature some of the best employers around and will provide you with a weekly report on your job hunting making the most of your applications. The company has been in business since 1999 when they started doing the walking for their clients. Much like the many job posting sites and forums on the internet, the only difference is that they keep you safe from the identity thieves by securing your resume and mailbox from only the best possible employers around.
Post your resume and chose the service you want, then sit back and wait for the results to keep flowing. There are other sites that offer similar services but many have had problems with mass postings where all the sites are sent resume’s even in unqualified positions. They are a waste of time and money even risking you getting victimized by the many identity thieves around. Keep safe keep to resumeRabbit and let them do the job hopping for you.

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