Having a good, well-paid job is essential to stop you from sinking into depression and getting in a mess financially. There is so much competition for each job that is advertised these days that you need to be a little bit aggressive in your methods to get one for yourself. Here are some tips for you to learn about getting employment:
- As well as your home number, leave your cell number on an application form or letter. Potential employers will be able to reach you at any time.
- Arrive for interviews and, if you are successful, for your job early. Always leave time for the unexpected to happen on your journey to avoid being late and gaining a bad reputation.
- Do not lie on an application form or at a job interview. Hiring managers have heard them all and they will be able to see through you, ending your chances of employment. If you are successful and you have lied about experience or qualifications it will be found out about later on down line.
- Employers should always take the time to make sure they hire right the first time, no matter how desperately they need to hire. Mistakes can be difficult to rectify.
- Do not talk down previous employers during an interview – it creates a bad impression. Also, be careful what you post on social network sites. Many employers look up prospective new employees on the internet and rude or offensive comments you have made can affect your chances.
- Attend job fairs and career events as this will give you a better chance of finding something that may suit you.
- Find out as much as you can about the company who are interviewing you and about their competitors. It shows you have done your homework and that you are actually interested in the job not just the remuneration.
- Do make an effort to be a team player but don’t be overly friendly, especially with management. Professionalism is the key to success.
- Don’t be concerned if you feel you are asking too many questions when you begin your new job – it’s expected. Too few questions is more of a cause for concern.
- If you have listed references, make sure they are still able to provide you with one.
- Present yourself in a professional light and be clear about our objectives and why you want the job. Make sure you can demonstrate the skills that you are bringing to the job.
- When the time comes, make sure that any raises you receive are above inflation rate. If they are below then, technically speaking, you are actually being demoted rather than rewarded for good work.
These are just some of the tips and tricks you need to learn. Your hard work doesn’t stop when you finally obtain the position you want. In fact, it gets even harder then as you have to demonstrate that a good decisions has been made in hiring you and not some-one else. Be prepared to put in the hours and the rewards will be yours.