Being employed has never been more significant than now. There has been record breaking statistics of the number of people losing their jobs due to hard economic times as major corporation schedule layoffs and cut backs just to find a temporary solution to an increasing problem.
The employment market today has gotten worse as unemployment is on the rise. Thus when searching for a job it is necessary that you acquire a certain amount of skills such as:
1. Knowing your options
2. Setting positive and realistic employment goals
3. Develop a professional resume and cover letter
4. Network, Network, Network
5. Acquire great interviewing skills
6. Persistence
First; knowing your options is like being aware to what's available to you. It's never good investing time and energy in a field of study or line of work that is not being made available to you.
Second; after applying for positions, make sure you're prepared to make a good first impression, which means your going to be very groomed and polished along with a super resume and cover letter that tells the employer everything that you represent. Also do some minor research of the position and institution that you're applying for.
Thirdly, be aggressive; be persistence as the saying goes squeaky wheels gets the most oil. Don't take no for an answer, if one employer doesn't choose you, go on to the next one, you'll be one interview closer to the career that you deserve. These are some helpful resources that we have gathered to assist you.
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