Been Retrenched? Use These Job Search Tips to Get an Even Better Job!

Due to economical hardships all over the world for many people, there is a mass job search going on right now. There is a lot of tough competition right now for jobs. Former CEO’s are now becoming sales associates due to the drastic decline in jobs.

The first thing you need to do to get started in your job search is find some job listings. The first and most logical place to find jobs is in the classified ads of your newspaper. Most of these listings are local, so there is less chance of running into a scam.

Searching online for jobs is a great way to find potential employers. If you live in a big city, then searching online for a job might even be the best way to find one. Some of the best online job listings are Monster, Career Builder, America’s Job Bank, and Craigslist.

In order for a job to be listed on Monster, Career Builder, or America’s Job Bank, the company must pay a fee to be listed. This helps ensure that the job opening you are searching for is legitimate. When a company posts its job listing on Craigslist, there is no fee required.

Average people can post jobs on there. Because of this, there are many scams on Craigslist. However, with companies now looking to save money any way possible, there are many quality job listings on Craigslist. Just remember, when searching for a job on Craigslist, to proceed with caution.

Never pay money to someone to acquire a job. Also, never give out your social security number. Ask to see the company website or get a phone number so you can see if it is local and if you call it you actually get in touch with the company. If you follow these guidelines, you should be able to effectively use Craigslist to help you get a job.

Another method to find job openings is by attending job fairs. Now, there are even virtual job fairs that you can attend from the comfort of your own home, sitting at your computer.

When you are attending a job fair, make sure to dress professionally. It can be uncomfortable situation with a lot of confusion. Many people are afraid to attend job fairs, but they are one of the best ways to get a job. Remember that the interviewer you talk to will be meeting with hundreds of candidates that day, so you need to do something to make you stand out.

When your time comes to speak with the interviewer, you need to be enthusiastic and assertive. Treat the interview like a one minute commercial, advertising you.

Another advantage of a job fair is that you can do some networking. When at the job fair, you want to talk to as many people as you can and make as many contacts as possible. Many people feel that the networking you can do at a job fair is just as valuable as the actual interviews. If you make friends with someone in a position to hire you, your chance to get hired goes through the roof.