How To Effectively Conduct Your Job Search

• Have a goal in mind.

Know what your target is, narrow it down so you can focus your efforts in a specific area rather than sending generic resumes out and not remembering what you have applied for. This will make it easier to practice for interviews knowing what questions will be asked.

• Do your research!

Before applying to a job or contacting a recruiter, make sure you have read up on the company and whether or not you fulfil their criteria. If you call or apply without researching the company, chances are you will be rejected for the position. Keep a record of your conversations.

• Prepare your ‘selling pitch’.

Have you perfected your introduction? If you are making a phone call, be polite, introduce yourself and tell the person what you are looking for whether it be a specific consultant or job ad, have targeted questions to ask so they know where to direct you.

• Network and build your brand.

Whether you are looking for a job or not, always have a reputation in mind. How do you want to be viewed by headhunters? Have you built a network that you can contact in the future?

• Update your resume.

Make sure your resume is updated and covers all the requirements of the job. This is where a targeted focus becomes useful as you will be able to use the same resume with very little changes depending on the criteria.

Keeping on top of your recruitment game will make it one step closer to progressing in your future career path.