You have been looking for a job for several months or have just started your job search? Here is a 7 day program which will help kick start your job search.
Day 1. Find positions that match your profile
Over 950 000 job positions are available on Jobijoba.co.uk. To avoid getting lost, the first step is for you to know which position you are looking for and which criteria are important for you. Once you have determined this, you can create job alerts that will enable you to apply as soon as the job offer is online.
Day 2. Yes… your resume is essential!
Your resume is your personal ad. Through its content and design, the recruiter should clearly identify the job position you are looking for and what you have to offer. A prerequisite for your resume: 0 spelling mistakes! Find out how to build your resume here!
Day 3. How to apply?
Now that you found a job offer you are interested in, you need to take a closer look into what type of profile the company is looking for. Analyze the job offer and try to get a good idea of what the company is looking for. Once that's done, you are ready to write your letter of intent. Make sure your letter depending on the company and the position you are applying for. Take a look at what not to do when writing your cover letter here.
Day 4. I can’t find any job offers! It's time to explore new opportunities
During your job search, you can find that the location of your research and the job positions you are looking for are too narrow. To explore more opportunities, you should broaden your job search by expanding the area of research and by using different job titles.
Day 5. Use your professional network
Expanding your personal and professional network is very important during your job search. Keep in mind that you have a stronger network than you think: professionals with who you have worked, school teachers or even personal contacts. Don’t forget to keep your professional networks such as LinkedIn up-to-date.
Day 6. Ready for the interview?
One interview is enough to get a job! If you have any questions on how to prepare for an interview, this article could be useful: https://www.jobijoba.co.uk/career-advice/cv-advice/10-interview-questions.
Day 7. Organize your job search as you would carry out a project
It is important to organize your job search by having an up-to-date agenda which will enable you to follow your actions, interviews and the meet the goals you have set yourself. By setting precise goals and deadlines, you will be able to take an alternative route if you get stuck in your job search.
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