8 things to do right now to find your next job

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The most difficult steps of a job search is getting started. Most slow starts can be attributed to not being able to get over being laid-off or fired or in the case of an applicant the seemingly high level of graduate unemployment with over 40 million people currently unemployed in Nigeria for instance. Sure, it is always difficult facing such a situation, but you must not allow that to weigh you than for too long. The sooner you get started in your job search the better you will feel and the faster you will be able to get back to work in a job that best suits you or even land your dream job..

Here are 8 tips everyone can use when faced with having to get back into the job hunt market.

1. Determine your career objective – Focus on what you want to do moving forward. Do you want to change industry? Perhaps pursuing a higher level position or explore the possibility of self-employment. Whatever course you take, stick to it. You will find that being focused will help speed up the time it takes to find your next job or position.
2. Have a strategy – view your job search as a campaign, look at the most effective tools, techniques and resources out there that can help you develop your strategy. Build your plan; break your search into daily, weekly and monthly activities. Set your goals. Your goals can be anything from connecting with your network and letting them know you are looking to how many interviews you want secure. Your strategy should also include getting out there and connecting with people in person.PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THIS SITE
3. Write or update your resume – updating your resume will help you get in the job search mode. Write your resume yourself, you can and should have someone look at it and make recommendations if needed. In the end your resume should contain your voice and reflect your background and skills in such a way to highlight the attributes you have that an employer would be looking for in employee.
4. Improve your job search skills – practice your interviewing skills. Have someone conduct practice interviews with you. The Internet is full of good sample interview questions that you might be asked. Getting in a Little practice before the real think will help you feel more comfortable and relaxed when it’s for real.
5. Update or create your social media presence – Social Media and Social Networking is here to stay and there are so many of them. If you have a facebook profile for example, update that to let your network know you are looking for a job. Your social network can be your biggest asset in your job search, but a lot of person not just Nigerians have not taken advantage of this golden opportunity. They see social networking mostly as a place for just pictures, chats and showing off. Getting the word out about you is a key step.
6. Follow up – follow up on every job lead, social connection and interview. Sometimes it is the person who does a good job of following up that usually stays top-of-mind when it comes to offer time. Don’t be afraid to ask about your status in the hiring process. Also stay in touch with your contacts, keep them abreast of your situation.
7. Eat right, exercise and get some sleep – enough cannot be said about taking care of your body and mind during this process because you just have to. Maintaining a high level of energy and fitness will help you present yourself at your best.  Nothing turns an employer off more than someone who comes in for an interview that has a low energy level and looks like they need some sleep.
8. Stay positive – the challenges of finding a job in a tough economy can take a toll on your Psyche, staying positive will put you in a winner’s frame of mind that can make the difference in getting an offer or not. Above all remember that by strength shall no man prevail, do the best you can sincerely and leave the rest to God.PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THIS SITE

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