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Looking for a job in any field, especially for a beginner, has always been challenging – beginners have to overcome their own insecurities, at the same time that they learn to navigate the marketplace and follow promising leads. Here are some of the most important things that you can do to speed up your job search:

Prepare a good resume and cover letter

Most people do not understand the purpose of a resume – it is not to get you a job. It is the interview and subsequent meetings that will convince the prospective employer to hire you.

The resume’s main purpose is to open the door and get you that interview. But now you need to consider the employer – he or she is busy, has little time to review lots of resumes, is probably confronted with many many resumes, most of which are from people who lack the proper qualifications. So how will a resume convince the employer to call you for an interview.

The resume must stand out – there are just too many that look alike for any but the most interesting and powerful to stand out. You need to capture the employer’s attention and interest – your resume needs to make the employer feel that “this” one seems promising.

Make sure that the resume is very clear – you need to make it easy for the employer to pick out what he or she is looking for. List specific skills and experiences that you know the employer is looking for – don’t be vague!

Integrate into the resume any and all experience in the field that you are applying for that you have acquired- even if it was not. Experience in any kind of writing counts for something – and often it is the very “something” that motivates the employer to give you a call.

But simply waiting to hear from a company to which you have sent your resume is counterproductive. Here are some tips:

Use Social Contacts

It’s best to try to spread name out to as many people as possible and to let people know that you’re in the job market; this is the way many professionals find jobs, especially freelance jobs. Use your social contacts as much as possible – today, the internet also provides many ways to expand and reinforce social contacts: social networks such as LinkedIn and Facebook, twitter, etc. Make sure that you have a good LinkedIn profile and an impressive resume there – then make a habit of linking to people, correspond with your links, send lots of messages, join groups and make comments or send messages.

The key is to maintain a high profile. You can try to reinforce the internet links with real meetings wherever possible.

Social networking is one of the main ways that professionals get jobs today, especially in hi-tech fields such as programming, technical writing, etc.

Be Proactive

It’s important to realize that you need to actively contact people to get a job – you can’t just send out resumes and wait. Actively contact companies that you have strong reason to suspect have a job opening, or are contemplating one. Many companies do not advertise their open positions right away – if you can contact the company before they think about advertising, you can considerably increase your chances of getting a job.

Where do you get tips about which company has a potential opening? One source is from friends who work in the company – for example, friends may tip you off about an upcoming project. You then simply contact the company directly and introduce yourself as a friend of so and so, and suggest a meeting.

Other ways of finding clues as to which companies are hiring in your field is to follow advertisements for positions that are related to your own. For example, say you are a technical writer and you discover that a software company suddenly advertises for software engineers, programmers, and other hi-tech personnel. This indicates that the company may be starting the development of a new product or product version. Now you make a good guess that the company might be under pressure to finish a lot of documentation related to the project – so you contact them and ask if they are interested in hiring a good technical writer.

Be Persistent
You can’t just say, “OK, I’ve done enough, I’ve sent 50 resumes, that’s it. You need to be persistent. Of course, some people confuse persistence with misguided obstinacy – they send out their resume to one company and then just sit and wait for one company to come through – this is like waiting for the winning lottery ticket. That kind of persistence is just a waste of time and emotional energy.

Real persistence means to keep contacting new companies – you need to keep going and never give up. When you get a “no” from a company, just go to the next one. To put yourself in the right frame of mind to do this, just tell yourself that you have to collect lots of “no’s” before you get a “yes” – every time you get a “no” you get that much closer to getting a “yes”. That’s the reverse psychology that you need to keep going. Tell yourself that if you don’t get 10 “nos” you won’t get a job; force yourself to keep contacting new places. Have confidence when you contact a potential employer – don’t sit trembling in fear, hoping to hear a “yes”. And, avoid contacting an employer again after they have rejected you. I have seen some people contact the same company again and again, as if there were no other companies to apply to. This is a mistake – a completely warped idea of what it means to be persistent.

You can considerably increase your chances of finding a job if you apply the strategies and techniques outlined in this article – be creative, open, sociable, and persistent.

Educator and sociologist Dr. Mati Schwrarcz has been training English speakers as technical writers and marcom specialists for over 17 years. Since then his graduates have become leading writers in hi-tech companies throughout the world.

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Today’s economy is falling fast and many jobs are only taking applications now, because many of them are afraid to hire people. For they do not want to hire someone and then just have to turn around and let them go because, the sales are low.

In order, to find any job available, anywhere is a lot harder then it used to be, because a person could go out and fill out applications all day. Then receive a call while they where filling an application out at another company. Used to a person would receive numerous phone calls about different jobs they have applied for. Now they are lucky to receive one phone call for several applications that they have filled out.

These are though times that we live in today; however, there are ways to find any job available anywhere with the use of the Internet. If you cannot make it to town to fill out applications, you may do them on-line.

There are literally thousands of job sites all over the Internet, however, you must have enough time to fill out some of these application that are on line. For some of them take about two to three hours to complete, many companies have went from paper applications, to on line applications. To keep from having to cut down trees, this is bad for the environment.

In order, for a person to find any job available anywhere, that person may have to look for a job in another city and state. However, some jobs will require a person to relocate. However, if this is the case, if the company wants you bad enough they will offer to pay to relocate you. You want to be sure that you have a job lined up wherever you plan on moving to and that as well takes time.

Therefore, with that in mind get out there and find you a job that is available anywhere. However, do not stop with just one place; fill out as many applications as you possible are able to, because eventually someone will call you. In addition, major cities are doing more hiring then any of the other cities around your area.

Moreover, when looking to find a job available anywhere remember to have a copy of your resume with you and place it with your application. That resume may seem like just a piece of paper but to an employer that is a useful tool for them to get a better idea of who they are hiring.

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There are many ways to find jobs, and many jobs out there that are looking to hire someone like you. The single best way of finding a job is through your social groups, and by networking socially. In fact statistically the majority of people with 100k+ jobs found them by knowing the right person who got them their job. So what is the trick? It isn’t already knowing the right person, although that helps, but instead it is meeting the right person.

Whether or not you are good at meeting new people, you can easily meet the right person to get you a job. First of all it is important to analyze the resources currently available to you. This means brainstorming anyone who might know someone else that can get you a job. Guess what? That’s probably 90% of the people you know. The other 10% are retired, and keep to themselves.

By asking your acquaintances to introduce you to people to help you find a job you will build a bigger network. Ask an acquaintance at the gym if they know anybody that has positions available in a company, or they can introduce you to anyone that may be able to point you in the right direction. If you don’t have many friends that can help, start by going to the local grocery store, and if you see someone reading a label, walk beside them and strike up conversation about the contents of the food, or anything you can think of. Then as you set a friendly tone between you and the person, ask them if they can help you find a job. If not tell them it was a pleasure, and go find someone else. By doing this you will meet more and more people, and your network will grow, and you will inevitably find a job.

If you’re not a people person then you’re not out of luck. By the inception of social networks online, you’re able to meet new friends through the internet that may be able to help you. The trick here is to start with people you know, or people that won’t be alarmed if you suddenly contact them in regards to a job. Don’t just get in touch with anyone, but join a Facebook group, or follow a twitter feed. Leave comments on other peoples pages letting any reader know what you’re looking for. The great part about doing this is that people will contact you to hire you.

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Below are the top ten do’s and don’ts during an interview:

Avoid wild colored nail polish before the interview. The same goes
with long nails that could easily turn off some conservative employers.
These should be neat and very tidy looking.
Never wear jewelry that rattles and jiggles as you speak and move.
Try not to wear two or more rings or earrings. Piercing aside from the
ears is also a no.
Professional hairdo also counts
If you are a woman, wear closed shoes. Heels are very appropriate
as this gives more confidence to an individual and sense of respect is
also provided once they see the person wearing them.
Again, for the ladies, never bare those newly shaven legs. If
possible, use stockings regardless of the temperature. But make sure
not to use fancy colored ones. Only use those made for neutral
looking legs. These should also match the shoes.
Remember that a good suit or dress brings more confidence as well.
This will also allow more comfort and chance for the applicant to
answer comfortably or with ease.
Avoid short skirts for women. Wearing pants or leggings are a no,
no during interviews.
Wear the appropriate blazers just as long as they do not look
fashion outdated. Do not use any leather coats or jackets.
For men, the tie is still appropriate. Avoid using turtlenecks. If
there is no suit and tie available, use a collared shirt or white long
sleeves.
Men must not use too much aftershave.
Women should be using bags that are not too bright and
conspicuous. These should be conservative and matching the dress.
Any briefcase used must be in perfect condition.
The way a person looks equal the message he is trying to convey.
During the interview, this can either become a plus factor for the
applicant or big loss. Know for a fact that the way an applicant should
look must be appealing, fashionable but not loud.

Consider the latest trends in the area or location where the
prospective job is located. One aspect that is a part of how employer
picks a new hire is based on the physical attributes of the applicant.
From the way the hands were shaken, keeping an eye contact, the
way the posture was maintained, the smile was delivered up to the
manner of dressing is being rated already
Regardless of your personal career background, skills, and underlying
talents, if the first impression was never striking enough to make an
outstanding appeal to the interviewers, nothing else counts. This can
be the potential employers initial interpretation of how an applicant
will do on the job.

Whether that perception is fair is irrelevant. Do you want the job?
Look the part and your chances for success are much greater!