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When you start the employment process, there are so many different factors to consider. If you have a clear job seeking plan and a set of strongly defined goals, chances are you will find work quickly and find a job that is perfectly suited to meet your own individual needs and requirements.

Finding the Right Job For You…

Before you start searching for the perfect job, you will need to consider which full time job would be most suitable for you. Firstly, consider your interests, experiences and personality type. It is best to find work that you enjoy and that you have a genuine aptitude for. By creating a connection between your interests and experience and your form of full-time employment you will be happy and fulfilled in your full time role. Employers care about experience, so make a list of your most recent work roles and define jobs that require the education and experience that you possess. If you would like to enter a new field, or if you are a recent school leaver, you may consider volunteer work to build your experience base. Alternatively, you may take on some part-time work prior to applying for full time roles in the industry of your choice.

Looking for Full Time Jobs

Before you start to look for work you will need to organize:

1. A Resume

2. A General Letter of Application

3. Character References

4. Employment References

5. Copies of Qualifications, Degrees or Certificates

There are many highly effective avenues available to help you find full-time employment. Jobsites online, such as Monster or Hays, offer a huge selection of positions available. Essentially, you will need to supply your basic contact details and have a resume ready to submit. You may make an appointment with a recruitment agency and they will screen you for potential positions. Newspapers and community notice boards always contain positions vacant. Another very common way that people find work is through their own personal connections – so tell friends and family that you are looking for full time work.

Employment Terms and Conditions

When you are considering taking a full time job you will need to consider the terms and conditions of the job offer. Basic terms and conditions will be outlined in your employment contract and should include the following particulars:

1. Pay

2. Holidays

3. Working Hours

4. Disciplinary Procedures

5. Company Policies

Before you sign an employment contract, make sure you are agreeable to the terms and conditions of employment. You should also be very clear on the expectations of the role and feel confident that you can adequately perform your duties. Think ahead, and ask about any training or promotional opportunities available within the company or business.

Legal Issues

Every workplace involves employee and employer rights and responsibilities. When you are working you have the right to be treated fairly and with respect. You have the responsibility to perform your job well and to treat others with respect. There are laws in place to ensure that discrimination and harassment do not occur in the workplace, so make sure that you are aware of these laws prior to commencing full time work.

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Have you got what it takes to secure an executive role? Job hunting is stressful. Just spending time looking for appropriate jobs in the paper or on the internet is frustrating and you know that when you find one or two executive appointments that you want to apply for, you will be up against a lot of competition.

Standing out from the crowd is important at every stage of the process. From your CV to your final interview, you want to be the candidate that impresses. Whether this is your first executive position, or you are a seasoned senior manager, you still need to make your application and interview different enough to secure the job.

If youre dealing with an executive recruitment agency, there are three key areas where you need to be on top of your game in order to increase your chances of success:

1. On the Phone

Often, your first direct contact with a recruitment firm is on the phone. A telephone interview is a real test of your skills, because you cant use eye contact of body language to reinforce what youre saying; you have to rely on being prepared, focused and flexible so that you create a great impression.

2. Your CV

The key here is to focus on your achievements and experience, making everything you put on your CV directly relevant to the position. The internet is awash with information on how to make your CV more presentable, but there are some key points to remember:

Keep it short
Keep it relevant
Put your contact details at the top
Focus on things you’ve achieved, rather than your skills

3. Your interview

The interview for an executive appointment either as a preliminary with the recruitment agent or a first or second interview with the company is your best opportunity to show that you will be an asset to the business. Self-confidence is important, but not to the point where it could be viewed as arrogance. Use positive language and positive body language, give examples to show how you have achieved results in your current position and ask intelligent questions. Make sure you have researched the company well before your interview and double-check the requirements of the job.

The executive appointments market is a competitive one, and following these steps could increase your chances of success.