April 2008

Hidden Job Market

Hidden job market is defined as those jobs not publicized or posted and supposedly make up at least 85% of all available jobs. These jobs are supposed to be approached by networking, hoping you’ll ultimately meet someone who knows someone who will connect you with somebody who can hire you. In reality there is no [...]

Tips for an Effective Job Search – Part 3

Be Disciplined – Job hunting is a full time work and entails careful planning. Create a workable schedule and be sure to follow your schedule.
Don’t Wait for Opportunities, Create One – Talk to employers and sell yourself.
Fill Up Your Schedule – Try to list all the possible companies and visit them at the soonest possible [...]

Tips for an Effective Job Search – Part 2

Keep Track – Record everything you do, list down all the information you have of any job site you’ve been too.
Meaningful Work – Take time to find a career that brings out the best in you.
Say Thank You – Send a simple thank you note after your interview.
Be Aware of the Business News – Find [...]

Basic Skills for Job Hunters

In almost all job types, these general skills are considered: 1.      Being able to work independently with accurate results; 2.      Effective time management skills; 3.      Works well under pressure and the ability to meet deadlines; 4.      Read, analyze and integrate considerable quantity of materials; 5.      Problem solving ability; 6.      Can come up with original and imaginative [...]

Choosing a Career

Fresh graduates often find it hard to start job hunting. Career decisions can be demanding and difficult to handle. It is possible that you may not know where to start. Looking at advertisements is the usual starting point but is not advisable as not all vacancies are publicized. These job advertisements are made up of [...]

Flexibility and Job Hunting

Always bear in mind that those people who are more open about the job they are willing to take will have better chances of getting a job. More often a job opportunity presented is not exactly the one you’re looking for, but it is possible that it would fit you for other reasons. It is [...]