10 tips for finding the right job
Posted on octobre 24, 2014 by Frank
You want to win your financial independence, or attempt to subsidize your education only. Then you should have a job. But finding the perfect job for you can be difficult. Here are 10 tips to put the odds on your side.
1. Effective research
To locate recruiting companies, sites of vacancies allow finding jobs. It is also possible to turn to temporary agencies or, why not, to place an ad in the businesses gazette in your neighborhood.
2. Get help
Many organizations can help you in your job search: Youth employment help, local mission, … Check also with your BDE, it sometimes helps students looking for a job.
3. Target research
Prefer sectors recruiting for: handling, inventory, restoration, administration, sales … It is in these areas that students have the best chance of landing a job.
4. Learn about the companies
Before applying, be sure to ask about each company. It is important to know their business. Visit their website or check with former employees who could enlighten you.
5. The indispensable: CV
This is the CV promoting yourself facing an employer. It must be complete and have all the business and personal information: school education, qualifications and experiences you have had in (summer jobs, internship, student employment). Avoid vague formulations, abbreviations without explanation.
6. highlight
You’ve been a volunteer? You speak one or more foreign languages? You have been class representative? … If that is the case, you must valuate these extracurricular skills by adding them to your resume.
7. While writing his letter
Your letter is the way to show the company you want to work for it. It must promote your qualities and skills to attract the recruiter. Each of your letter should be unique and customized to the job and company. Wherever possible, it will send it to a pre-identified interlocutor. Cover letters are less and less frequent. It will be a great asset if it is well targeted, clear and presented without spelling errors.
8. Prepare a job interview
The success of the interview is its preparation. It is thus necessary to learn about the other person, heal her dress and prepare arguments to sell. Please have as your resume.
9. During the interview
Forget the gnawing of nails! You need to show some confidence and stay as calm as possible. Especially as the recruiter will perhaps try to test you. So you have to concentrate on your presentation and try to best respond to his questions. And arrive on time the big day with a neat appearance.
10. The revival
After the interview, the recruiter will surely contact you to give you the answer. We must not be impatient, because the wait can last one to three weeks. But do not hesitate to revive the company. This will prove to him that you are motivated.