Employment is anecessary evil in many peoples lives.When work ends or layoff looms a sense of panic and anxiety momentarily takes over and there is only onenew goal, finding employment.Many unemployed workers go directly to jobs classified boards online andin there local paper.There are a number of reasons why this is less effective in finding employment than other methods.Listed below are the top 5ways that you shouldcan increase your chance of getting hired while using jobs classifieds.
1.Pull your resume out, polish it and get ready to change it with each job you apply for.Although your resume is very important to potentialemployers, itis onlyone piece of the puzzle that willget you in the door for your first interview.
Instead of going straight to the job board talk first to your family and friends.Put your feelers out and ask if they have heard of jobopeningsor if they are open to askingpeople in your network.Gettingan interviewthrough word of mouth and having a name to drop can give you an edge on your competition.
2.Your background on the company and industry is minimal.Give yourself a boost by researchingthe company you are going to apply to.Read over the organization or company's websites, talk to employeesabout working conditions and search employee message boards for insight into their work culture.
3.Tailor your resume to the company and position that you are interested in.Resumes in general are a difficult way to fully express your working potential but you can display interest and motivation.Use your objective or introductory paragraph to zero in on the qualities required by the position and which you respect in the company.
4.Write strong cover letters.Many jobs that you apply forthrough jobs classified ads will require or requesta cover letter.This is not something to be afraid of.Your cover letter is your opportunity to demonstrate your communication strengths and introduce yourself. If you have a connection orreference within the company dropping that name in your cover letter is a good idea and appropriate.Show that you have done some research on the company by referencing the company's mission statement.Just like the resume, you will want to tailor your cover letter to the company and option position.
5.Once you've gotten your foot in the door and gone through your interview it's time to send note cards thanking everyone who helped you during the process.Begin with the person who referred you to the job and continue on to anyone that was helpful within the company, like the recpetionist on to the person who actually interviewed you.Make sure to get the business cards or correct spellings of each person you anticipate sending a card to during the process.These people will potentially be your coworkers.Showing courtesy early on could win you points and the job. - 15246
1.Pull your resume out, polish it and get ready to change it with each job you apply for.Although your resume is very important to potentialemployers, itis onlyone piece of the puzzle that willget you in the door for your first interview.
Instead of going straight to the job board talk first to your family and friends.Put your feelers out and ask if they have heard of jobopeningsor if they are open to askingpeople in your network.Gettingan interviewthrough word of mouth and having a name to drop can give you an edge on your competition.
2.Your background on the company and industry is minimal.Give yourself a boost by researchingthe company you are going to apply to.Read over the organization or company's websites, talk to employeesabout working conditions and search employee message boards for insight into their work culture.
3.Tailor your resume to the company and position that you are interested in.Resumes in general are a difficult way to fully express your working potential but you can display interest and motivation.Use your objective or introductory paragraph to zero in on the qualities required by the position and which you respect in the company.
4.Write strong cover letters.Many jobs that you apply forthrough jobs classified ads will require or requesta cover letter.This is not something to be afraid of.Your cover letter is your opportunity to demonstrate your communication strengths and introduce yourself. If you have a connection orreference within the company dropping that name in your cover letter is a good idea and appropriate.Show that you have done some research on the company by referencing the company's mission statement.Just like the resume, you will want to tailor your cover letter to the company and option position.
5.Once you've gotten your foot in the door and gone through your interview it's time to send note cards thanking everyone who helped you during the process.Begin with the person who referred you to the job and continue on to anyone that was helpful within the company, like the recpetionist on to the person who actually interviewed you.Make sure to get the business cards or correct spellings of each person you anticipate sending a card to during the process.These people will potentially be your coworkers.Showing courtesy early on could win you points and the job. - 15246
About the Author:
Alex Wu runs a jobs classifieds website that lets people post their ads, build profiles, and connect. He hopes to create an active environment for businesses place their jobs classifieds.
