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Anthony Sharp - The Edutainer (HE He/Him/His)
Facilitator of Employment Readiness
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Anthony’s Answer
Hey Tatiana,
Some other ways of finding a job are:
1) Networking with your friends and family. Let them know what you are looking for so they can have their eyes and ears to the ground to help.
2) Check other websites such as: www.indeed.com; www.ziprecruiter.com; www.glassdoor.com; www.careerbuilder.com
3) Also, begin creating your resume and cover letter
Hope that helps
Some other ways of finding a job are:
1) Networking with your friends and family. Let them know what you are looking for so they can have their eyes and ears to the ground to help.
2) Check other websites such as: www.indeed.com; www.ziprecruiter.com; www.glassdoor.com; www.careerbuilder.com
3) Also, begin creating your resume and cover letter
Hope that helps
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Sandra’s Answer
The advice that folks provided are very helpful!
Personally, I found the most effective way to look for a job is through networking because their recommendation will help you differentiate from other prospects applying to the same role.
1. Talk to friends, teachers, mentors, family members, former colleagues or vendors that you are interested in a job and ask them to keep an eye out of any job opportunities - you never know what contacts they have and can refer you!
2. Search on LinkedIn for any job opportunities.
3. If there is a first or second connection on LinkedIn, I recommend reaching out to them over LinkedIn and express your interest in a job role (they will most likely ask for your CV/Resume and forward it to the HR department). Ask if you can schedule a call to learn more about working at the company as well.
4. Don't forget to follow up and check in with the contacts you made once in a while!
Personally, I found the most effective way to look for a job is through networking because their recommendation will help you differentiate from other prospects applying to the same role.
1. Talk to friends, teachers, mentors, family members, former colleagues or vendors that you are interested in a job and ask them to keep an eye out of any job opportunities - you never know what contacts they have and can refer you!
2. Search on LinkedIn for any job opportunities.
3. If there is a first or second connection on LinkedIn, I recommend reaching out to them over LinkedIn and express your interest in a job role (they will most likely ask for your CV/Resume and forward it to the HR department). Ask if you can schedule a call to learn more about working at the company as well.
4. Don't forget to follow up and check in with the contacts you made once in a while!
Bruce Allen
Career Coach and Personal Branding, Resume and Bio Writing Thought Leader
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Bruce’s Answer
Hi Tatiana!
What a wonderful question! Why? Because everyone needs to ask this of themselves before pursuing their next career step. My answer is somewhat general in nature. Specific professions may involve well-established carved out protocol and processes for career establishment (e.g., becoming a doctor).
The best way to find a job is to have multiple ways going on concurrently. How? Let's break them down. First, there is reactive job hunting, or in essence, responding to postings, job alerts, signs, etc. You can respond to dozens of job postings and you may very well hear back from several. It's kind of like playing the lottery. If you don't play, you can't ever win. But if you do play and that's your only source of potential income, don't expect to win and make money. Applying to tons of positions is indeed important, yet not proactive job hunting. It's proactively engaging in reactive job hunting, and sadly, the only one used by most candidates.
To supplement reactive job hunting, consider breaking out of your comfort zone and creating a proactive strategy for seeking out a job with a company you'd really like to work for -- customized for your own interests, skills, and future direction preferences, if any. And just like many of my esteemed colleagues, I can say with certainty there's no substitute for cultivating and leveraging your network -- friends, friends of friends, friends of family, acquaintances, former and current mentors, and yes, even strangers. It's part of the human condition to want to help those of us who need help. So, let people know your goals and the kinds of jobs (specifics, not generalities) you're seeking. Bring it up tactfully in conversation so that there's balance. If people know the specifics of how to help you or what to keep their eye out for, they're more apt to do so.
Proactive job hunting also means doing your research and putting your sales hat on. As job seekers, we're instantly transformed into marketing and sales people. Identify companies, institutions, or organizations in fields, with products, or offering services that really and truly intrigue you. Forget about whether or not they have a job posting that is suitable for you. See how you can creatively find a way in to gain an informational meeting with someone there. Use your LinkedIn profile to see of any potential connections. Ask your network if anyone knows anything or anyone about X company or organization.
This is just a quick and dirty synopsis of reactive and proactive job searching. I wrote an article about this years ago and the points are still very relevant. Please check it out as it may give you some fresh ideas.
https://bruceallenvenator.wordpress.com/2011/08/
Your career search is many things, not the least of which is an adventure of creativity of resourcefulness. I wish you well on this next step and keep fighting every day for even just a little hope and momentum.
Bruce
What a wonderful question! Why? Because everyone needs to ask this of themselves before pursuing their next career step. My answer is somewhat general in nature. Specific professions may involve well-established carved out protocol and processes for career establishment (e.g., becoming a doctor).
The best way to find a job is to have multiple ways going on concurrently. How? Let's break them down. First, there is reactive job hunting, or in essence, responding to postings, job alerts, signs, etc. You can respond to dozens of job postings and you may very well hear back from several. It's kind of like playing the lottery. If you don't play, you can't ever win. But if you do play and that's your only source of potential income, don't expect to win and make money. Applying to tons of positions is indeed important, yet not proactive job hunting. It's proactively engaging in reactive job hunting, and sadly, the only one used by most candidates.
To supplement reactive job hunting, consider breaking out of your comfort zone and creating a proactive strategy for seeking out a job with a company you'd really like to work for -- customized for your own interests, skills, and future direction preferences, if any. And just like many of my esteemed colleagues, I can say with certainty there's no substitute for cultivating and leveraging your network -- friends, friends of friends, friends of family, acquaintances, former and current mentors, and yes, even strangers. It's part of the human condition to want to help those of us who need help. So, let people know your goals and the kinds of jobs (specifics, not generalities) you're seeking. Bring it up tactfully in conversation so that there's balance. If people know the specifics of how to help you or what to keep their eye out for, they're more apt to do so.
Proactive job hunting also means doing your research and putting your sales hat on. As job seekers, we're instantly transformed into marketing and sales people. Identify companies, institutions, or organizations in fields, with products, or offering services that really and truly intrigue you. Forget about whether or not they have a job posting that is suitable for you. See how you can creatively find a way in to gain an informational meeting with someone there. Use your LinkedIn profile to see of any potential connections. Ask your network if anyone knows anything or anyone about X company or organization.
This is just a quick and dirty synopsis of reactive and proactive job searching. I wrote an article about this years ago and the points are still very relevant. Please check it out as it may give you some fresh ideas.
https://bruceallenvenator.wordpress.com/2011/08/
Your career search is many things, not the least of which is an adventure of creativity of resourcefulness. I wish you well on this next step and keep fighting every day for even just a little hope and momentum.
Bruce
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Chris’s Answer
I think LinkedIn and Indeed are two good places to start.....you can also set up notifications to alert you if a specific job becomes available.
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RAVI’s Answer
Finding a job requires multi-step approach.
1. Review the job requirements you are applying to and make sure you at least can fit into the job based on your credentials and aptitude. Get a polished resume that suits the job you are applying to.
2. Create a profile in LinkedIn and describe the kind of job you are looking for. LinkedIn sends regular emails with jobs opening that meet y our needs.
3. Establish "Networking" with people - from your school, earlier jobs, professors and even contacts via LinkedIn. All these connections will come in handy to provide you recommendations or step in the door and influence in securing the job. Networking with people inside the company you are looking to secure a job is extremely useful.
4. Read or watch videos and learn about interview skills, "Dress for the job" or "Dress for success" type approach.
5. Be honest during interviews. It is okay to say, you do not know something and you are very eager to learn and deliver. This goes a long way than saying something incorrectly or make up, as the interviewers can easily "see it".
6. Keep learning in your free time. There are lot of tools in the local libraries (online educational videos are available in my library), or other online sites including LinkedIn, Youtube etc. It continues to build knowledge and confidence and it empowers you.
On top of all of this, be optimistic, confident and persist. You will succeed.
1. Review the job requirements you are applying to and make sure you at least can fit into the job based on your credentials and aptitude. Get a polished resume that suits the job you are applying to.
2. Create a profile in LinkedIn and describe the kind of job you are looking for. LinkedIn sends regular emails with jobs opening that meet y our needs.
3. Establish "Networking" with people - from your school, earlier jobs, professors and even contacts via LinkedIn. All these connections will come in handy to provide you recommendations or step in the door and influence in securing the job. Networking with people inside the company you are looking to secure a job is extremely useful.
4. Read or watch videos and learn about interview skills, "Dress for the job" or "Dress for success" type approach.
5. Be honest during interviews. It is okay to say, you do not know something and you are very eager to learn and deliver. This goes a long way than saying something incorrectly or make up, as the interviewers can easily "see it".
6. Keep learning in your free time. There are lot of tools in the local libraries (online educational videos are available in my library), or other online sites including LinkedIn, Youtube etc. It continues to build knowledge and confidence and it empowers you.
On top of all of this, be optimistic, confident and persist. You will succeed.