How to Get a Job This Week

So you want a new job? Turns out it's hard work to get a job in this current economic climate. The key is knowing what you want, once you know what you want it is often surprisingly easy to get it. The intense soul searching and life planning required to discover this is beyond the scope of this article so I'll skip ahead.

Simply put to get a job you need to persuade someone who can hire/create a job to think that you would be a good person to hire. That is it. So first we need to find our future boss:

1. Open LinkedIn.com, you are looking for someone senior in your field/area of expertise, the senior the better.

2. Search keywords for the job you want. e.g. Finance AND director

3. Also search companies might require your services or that you want to work for.

4. Narrow down the list to 20 possible bosses in different companies.

5. Get phone numbers from the company website and give them a call!

When you get through treat it as an information gathering exercise, be interested in them and their career, find out how they got their current job, ask them how they got started and any advice they have. If you hit it off on the phone then make sure you ask to buy them a coffee/breakfast/lunch later this week. If you do this I guarantee nine times out of ten you will get an ally in your job search, someone who will give you advice on people to call, interview technique, etc. Just make sure you keep buying the lunches!

Once you have done this 20 times it will seem very easy and hopefully if you didn't ask for a job you will have many coffees and lunches booked in. For these it may help to do some research about their company and industry so that you have something to talk about. Again don't ask for a job but ask them if they know of anything coming up in the market place, competitors recruiting, doing well, etc. Hopefully they will mention something that interests you, it may even be within they're own company/firm.

With all of this groundwork done when a role comes up in your chosen field you will probably get several phone calls and hear about it 'on the grapevine'. You will likely hear about it before anyone else and all you need to do is call up the person recruiting and buy them lunch, look at that; you've organised your own interview! Now go get that job!

And if this sounds too tough or time consuming you can always give a recruiter a call!

If you are interested in any Tax jobs check out Tax Roles. Each recruiter has specialties and will network in their chosen market(s) so that they have their finger on the pulse and will save you a ton of time in your job hunt. I deal with accountants in Scotland, mainly Tax professionals. Feel free to get in touch if you want to know more!

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Get a Job: 3 Resume Writing Tips

Are you one of the millions of men and women who are looking for a new job? If so, you need to have a job search resume to submit to companies that are hiring. A resume can be tricky to write if it has been years since you last compiled one. On that same note, a good resume is key to your job search success. Although nothing more than a piece of paper, it is an important piece of paper that is your key to landing a job interview and then work.

If you are looking to write this important document, please keep these three helpful tips in mind:

Resume Writing Tip #1: Brainstorm Ahead of Time
Many job seekers decide they need a resume; therefore, they sit down and compose one on the computer. Taking the initiative is good, but there are benefits to brainstorming and planning ahead. On a whim can you name accurate dates of employment for the last ten years? On a whim can you think of all the important job duties you performed at each position? Why not grab a notebook and pen and start to carefully think about each job you have had over the years; make note and then use those notes to compose an accurate, up-to-date, and detailed resume.

Resume Writing Tip #2 - Don't Worry Too Much About the General Rules of Thumb
Do a little bit of research about composing resumes or filling out job applications and you will likely come across a few rules or instructions you are encouraged to file. For example, most professional recommend keeping your resume one page in length; do not go above this. Other experts recommend a chronological format (more recent jobs first) and nothing else. These are good rules on thumb, but sometimes it is okay to break the rules. Lets say that you can't fit all of your job duties, skills, training, and education on one page. Does this mean you need to cut out important information? No! If you resume needs to be longer than so be it!

Resume Writing Tip #3 - Free Templates Are Easy to Find Online
One of the hardest parts of writing resumes is the first step to get started. Yes, you need to include your contact information at the top of the page; you got that. But what comes next? Should you include an objective? Should you move onto your most recent jobs? Should you include your degree first? To ease the stress associated with creating this job search document from scratch, do a search online to find free templates. You can find templates for specific jobs and industries, which is ideal because the information you should include on a resume for a part-time cashier will vary from the information you should include on a resume for a full-time store manager.

Finally, it is important to remember that it is always a good idea to have a second set of eyes. Do you have a friend or a family member whom you can trust to provide you with honest feedback? If so, ask them to look over your job search document. When doing so, take any suggestions or feedback they provide you with into consideration.

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5 Things You Need to Do to Get a Job Fast!

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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