If you are reading this, you probably are wondering why it is so
hard to get a job. You are probably so used to hearing employers tell
you "Well thanks, we will call you" and then not calling, that it is
frustrating and exhausting. In addition to that, many people around you
are probably saying "There are no jobs" or "No one is hiring." Don't
believe that, it is highly likely that those people are doing It wrong.
Continue reading, and you will find out job hunting techniques that will
guarantee you a job before you know it.
1. SEARCH FOR JOBS THAT HIRE FREQUENTLY:
No matter how bad the economy is, there are certain career fields that always need new people. Security is one of those fields. Many many times, no experience is necessary to become a security officer. In that case, the only requirements are that you are 18 years of age, and you have a valid security license (some security companies will assist with obtaining your license). Online job boards is one of the best ways to find these jobs. Also try the yellow pages under Security Guard & Patrol Services. Go down the list, call each one, and ask if they have any security positions available. By this time you are guaranteed to have an invite to submit an application.
2. KNOW THE RIGHT TIMES TO TAKE ACTION:
Don't waste your time going into the place where you want to work after 12:00 in the afternoon looking for a job. That's what everyone else does and that's why many people struggle to get jobs. Monday through Wednesday from 8am - 9:30am are the best times to walk in to a place of business and inquire about the job, or to follow up on an application. It is much more likely that the person who has the power to hire you will be there.
3. BEND THE TRUTH ON YOUR APPLICATION:
If you have been the job bouncing type (moving from job to job), never write all of your employment history down on the application. Most employers see that as a sign of someone who will not stay at their company long. Keep your application simple. Instead, only write down two employers (3 at the most) that you have worked for, and expand the time periods you have worked for them. For example: If you worked at McDonald's for 1 year, Burger King for 1 year, and Taco Bell for 1 year, don't report it all on your app.
Instead, only write down McDonald's and say that you have worked there for 3 years. It looks much better if you have only worked for 2 employers in the past 10 years, than 5 employers. Additionally, it makes it easier for you to finish the application, and for the employer to review it. Yes, I know this is lying but lets face it, you have to do whatever it takes to get the job. Most employers do NOT call and verify references or employment history. Do not believe what everyone else tells you. Telling the complete truth is the reason many people are unemployed today.
4. DO NOT WAIT FOR THEM TO CALL YOU, FOLLOW UP:
This is another reason many people struggle to get employed. They submit an application, and then proceed to just sit around waiting for a call that never comes. Sometimes employers forget to call, or they hire someone else because they called first. Always call or walk into the place of business after you submit your application, and ask to follow up on it (even if the end of the application tells you that you will be contacted if you qualify for the position). Make sure while doing this, you remember rule number 2: Know the right times to take action. Always keep in mind however that this does not work every single time. Some employers may tell you to wait for a call, others may schedule you for an orientation right then and there. You will never know unless you follow up.
5. ALWAYS DRESS UP:
One way to stand out from everyone who is too lazy to dress up, is to dress up. A suit and tie will more than likely make employers feel like you deserve the job over someone who is wearing casual clothes. Even if you are just walking in to submit an application, wear your suit and tie. You never know who will be watching, and many times you can get surprised by the hiring manager asking you when you can start.
There you have it. Using these tips should guarantee you a job. You will no longer have to suffer from the "There are no jobs" or the "No one will hire me" syndrome. If you haven't tried these tips yet, put them in to play and watch it work for you. Remember, you are the one who needs a job, not the employers. Good hunting.
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1. SEARCH FOR JOBS THAT HIRE FREQUENTLY:
No matter how bad the economy is, there are certain career fields that always need new people. Security is one of those fields. Many many times, no experience is necessary to become a security officer. In that case, the only requirements are that you are 18 years of age, and you have a valid security license (some security companies will assist with obtaining your license). Online job boards is one of the best ways to find these jobs. Also try the yellow pages under Security Guard & Patrol Services. Go down the list, call each one, and ask if they have any security positions available. By this time you are guaranteed to have an invite to submit an application.
2. KNOW THE RIGHT TIMES TO TAKE ACTION:
Don't waste your time going into the place where you want to work after 12:00 in the afternoon looking for a job. That's what everyone else does and that's why many people struggle to get jobs. Monday through Wednesday from 8am - 9:30am are the best times to walk in to a place of business and inquire about the job, or to follow up on an application. It is much more likely that the person who has the power to hire you will be there.
3. BEND THE TRUTH ON YOUR APPLICATION:
If you have been the job bouncing type (moving from job to job), never write all of your employment history down on the application. Most employers see that as a sign of someone who will not stay at their company long. Keep your application simple. Instead, only write down two employers (3 at the most) that you have worked for, and expand the time periods you have worked for them. For example: If you worked at McDonald's for 1 year, Burger King for 1 year, and Taco Bell for 1 year, don't report it all on your app.
Instead, only write down McDonald's and say that you have worked there for 3 years. It looks much better if you have only worked for 2 employers in the past 10 years, than 5 employers. Additionally, it makes it easier for you to finish the application, and for the employer to review it. Yes, I know this is lying but lets face it, you have to do whatever it takes to get the job. Most employers do NOT call and verify references or employment history. Do not believe what everyone else tells you. Telling the complete truth is the reason many people are unemployed today.
4. DO NOT WAIT FOR THEM TO CALL YOU, FOLLOW UP:
This is another reason many people struggle to get employed. They submit an application, and then proceed to just sit around waiting for a call that never comes. Sometimes employers forget to call, or they hire someone else because they called first. Always call or walk into the place of business after you submit your application, and ask to follow up on it (even if the end of the application tells you that you will be contacted if you qualify for the position). Make sure while doing this, you remember rule number 2: Know the right times to take action. Always keep in mind however that this does not work every single time. Some employers may tell you to wait for a call, others may schedule you for an orientation right then and there. You will never know unless you follow up.
5. ALWAYS DRESS UP:
One way to stand out from everyone who is too lazy to dress up, is to dress up. A suit and tie will more than likely make employers feel like you deserve the job over someone who is wearing casual clothes. Even if you are just walking in to submit an application, wear your suit and tie. You never know who will be watching, and many times you can get surprised by the hiring manager asking you when you can start.
There you have it. Using these tips should guarantee you a job. You will no longer have to suffer from the "There are no jobs" or the "No one will hire me" syndrome. If you haven't tried these tips yet, put them in to play and watch it work for you. Remember, you are the one who needs a job, not the employers. Good hunting.
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