5 things guaranteed to find you a job!

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If you have been following my blogs previously you would have a seen that I have mostly tried to give helpful advice to those who are looking for a job. I have also stated that job websites are not neccessary…but I have come across something which may be helpful to a lot of you. In this blog post I will talk about 5 things which in as little as a month could get you a job.Please remember that the length of time it takes an individual to find a job depends on 2 things. 1. Their effort 2. Their chosen industry. The high rate of unemployment can be daunting but as a 16-24 year old (the age group of those who are mostly unemployed) myself I am yet to feel the effects from it.

1.Preperation- Before you start your job search it is best to be completely prepared make sure your CV if perfect and a generic cover letter has been written. I would advise you get these checked my another person as having someone elses point of view could be really helpful.

2.Social Media- On a job search nowadays social media is key in getting your name out there. You can broadcast the ‘best’ version of yourself to thousands of potentially employers daily. Create profiles on Twitter, LinkedIn, Branch Out and BeKnown. (Just to keep you covered) Make these profiles pretty much a carbon copy of your cv with more detail when necessary.

3.Job Websites- Don’t hit all of the job websites it is a complete waste of time, most companies publish their vacancies on 2 or more of these sites meaning you could end up applying for the same job twice, which looks very unprofessional. In my experience i have found Reed, Jobsite, Second jobber and Monster to be quite useful.

4. Search & apply – Start your search and apply for them all. Remember this can take a while your CV needs to be tailored to each job you apply for. Your cover letter also needs to be edited according to the job role as no two jobs are ever the same. Do this daily.

5. Connect – After you have applied for the advertised positions, start applying for the unadvertised. Link with professionals on sites such as LinkedIn (See previous posts on how to utilise LinkedIn properly) connect and let people know you

are looking for work. You could end up at the top of the list before there even is one.

If you repeat points 3-5 there is no reason why you will not be able to find a job. It is difficult, time-consuming and boring at times but it’s better than being in a job you hate or not in one at all.

Nest time: In my next blog post I will be looking at examples of excellent CV’s which could give you some ideas for your own alternatively go to www.findyouajob.biz and you can receive help with all of the things I have spoken about in this blog.

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2012
04/25
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Have you tried BranchOut yet?

Many will tell you that LinkedIn has been invaluable in their job search and an excellent site for networking among professionals. For anyone who knows anything about social networking it was thought to be only a matter of time until another professional site was launched.

BranchOut a new ‘App’ for Facebook has been launched.  It allows you to connect to your friends professionally and links you with others who you may have an interest professionally to connect with, but with all social networking sites there are a number of problems this may cause.

Firstly LinkedIn works because your professional connections can not see your drunk statuses and embarrassing pictures. They do not know you privately and can respect you as a professional. If you decide to join BranchOut the friends you will be connecting with are going to know you privately. When you’re looking for your next role will you want to be chosen for the job because you have the skill and ability, or because your mate works there and thinks your cool from the Uni days and raced each other down the street in a shopping trolley.

Although BranchOut may take off and could be more popular than LinkedIn for me LinkedIn is the best way for professionals to network and find new jobs. BranchOut is still so new that is hard to predict how it will take off. So in the mean time join BranchOut explore the app and see how you find it compared to LinkedIn. If you get a job through it…great but maybe do a little Facebook editing first.

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2012
04/22
CATEGORY
Facebook
Job Hunting
LinkedIn
Twitter
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Can You Find A Job In 14 Days?

If you currently have no LinkedIn, no Facebook and no Twitter you could be doubling the time it will take you to find a job. Unless you know people in high places (and lets face it not many of us do) you could be trawling job websites for weeks or even months before:

A. You get an interview  Or  B. Find a job you actually want to do

 

In 2 short weeks I believe that from having no online presence to having every type of social media profile available to you, an interview will be on the horizon. Find below the first 7 steps to get an interview sooner rather than later.

1. Go Old School - Research companies your interested in working for, take note of vacancies and job descriptions.

2. CV - Start your CV from scratch. Do not just edit the one you have because making a new one will give you a fresher look at your CV. Use keywords from job vacancies your interested in and try to avoid CV clichés such as ‘work well in a team’ and ‘hard-working’ these things really should be a given. Try and focus on the things which make you different from everyone else.

3. Join Twitter - Sign up to Twitter it is easy, takes 5 minutes and you will be guided through the whole process. ‘Follow’ Job agencies. You can do this by just putting ‘job’ or ‘technology job’ in the search box and you will start receiving updates on vacancies relevant to you.

4. Join LinkedIn - Make a profile on LinkedIn. This can take an hour or two but when done properly you will come up more often when people search for keywords contained in your profile. You can ‘import’ your CV to your profile so you do not have to re-type everything you have already put into your CV.

5. Join Groups - On LinkedIn it is imperative that you join groups this is how you will link to those all important connections. When joining groups just search for groups in the industry relevant to what you want to do. Get chatting with people, network and add them at every opportunity.

6. Link, Link, Link - Link your Twitter and LinkedIn profiles and try to update it daily to keep your profile at the top of search results.

7. Finally – Keep on top of your profiles reply to messages promptly and message professionals telling them what kind of work you are looking for. (That is how I got my last 2 jobs)

If you have time I would also suggest blog writing and reading industry news so your up to date with what is going on. Points 1-4 can be done in a day the rest needs to be done everyday the more you connect the more people will want to connect with you.

Good luck on your job search!

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2012
04/16
CATEGORY
Job Hunting
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Pinterest
Twitter
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Are you too old for Social Media?

Many have come to believe that social media is in fact a new and emerging sector playing a key part in the media industry. Millions of jobs have sprouted because of it and more and more businesses are jumping on the bandwagon, as they have seen how social media can build a business.

As a 20 something it feels to me that Facebook has been around forever. For the younger generation it has and may well continue for years to come. But is social media a fad? And if so, it is definitely outliving the Yo-Yo so what are they going to do next?

Will a middle aged adult really see it as a necessity to learn how to run a social media profile, or should it be left to the younger generation? Many over the age of 30 are looking at social media courses and have chosen to incorporate social media as part of a marketing strategy and personally I think that is great.

It seems to me that although social media has been introduced to the younger generation there is nothing stopping someone a little older making the most out of what social media has to offer. Not only does social media benefit the individual but the business too. If you are feeling a little ‘old’ or out of touch with technology spend a couple of hours going over the various sites with a 20 something.

The younger generation has something to teach the older ones for a change.

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2012
04/12
CATEGORY
Facebook
Job Hunting
LinkedIn
My Book
Pinterest
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Twitter is taking over your job search!

Confused With Twitter?

Find a Job Today! Stop Being #confused

Recently I read a number of articles which advise recruiters cost effective ways to fill thier vacancies. Webs

ites such as ‘Monster’ and ‘Jobsite’ have had their day in my opinion. Jobs are over advertised and  find yourselves competing with not hundreds but thousands of applicants. Now there ARE other ways to find work, many of which I have spoken about in my blog.

With Twitter’s invention of the hashtag# you can search through millions of tweets. These tweets may link to jobs which may have only just been posted on the dreaded job sites and maybe not even posted at all which in tern will give you an edge which many of your unemployed competitors

will not. Find below a few suggested #tags that could get you will on your way to payroll.

1.#JobOpening

2.#JobHunt

3.#DreamJob

4.#TweetMyJobs

You can also use specific hashtags for specialized jobs such as:

1.#WebDesign

2.#StartUpJobs

3.#FreeLance

4.#GreenJobs

Obviously some tags may be more effective than others but it is key to start thinking creativly and think about how you would advertise the job you are looking for.

Tweet Me- @jhowlett1989

2012
04/10
CATEGORY
Facebook
Job Hunting
LinkedIn
My Book
Twitter
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3 Ways To Build Relationships With Your Connections!

Building a relationship with a connection you have on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter can be a timely process but the benefits can be very rewarding. If you nurture your online relationships well, you could gain connections with influential people and in the long run, even get a job from it.

1.When asking to connect to someone on LinkedIn do not to use the generic opening line as it is an impersonal template. Try to open with a line which automatically pull them in. Maybe you met at a social event or like some work they have done. Acting in this way will encourage them to accept your request rather than be ignored like the many others who may have tried before.

2.After you have connected  join discussions they are involved in and show a genuine interest in the conversation topic. Join related groups, comment on posts and write your own (relevent) content such as a blog.

3.After a few weeks/months (depending on how often you use social media) invite your connection for a coffee to talk about a topic you have recently talked about or even invite them to a networking event relevant to your field thus taking the pressure off you to talk on a one to one basis the whole time.

Obviously this is more directed towards LinkedIn and there are other ways to help build relationships with your contacts. Asking them for advice is an excellent approach as most people are likely to find that quite flattering. However be careful not to overload your contact with ‘likes’ and reposts as this might be seen as stalker behaviour and get you removed from their connections list. Happy social Networking!

Comments welcome!

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2012
04/03
CATEGORY
Job Hunting
LinkedIn
My Book
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Benefits of Facebook's Timeline

Reblogged from Blue Media Boutique Blog:

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The new Facebook timeline has caused a stir among Facebook users, especially users that are trying to build a brand for their business. Although it will take some getting used to, timeline has perks that are great for businesses.

1. Timeline encourages fresh and active content and conversation.

Timeline now makes business pages look and feel more like personal pages. Instead of just acting as a landing page with default tabs, timeline highlights active content, which is the most effective way to drive new traffic to the store and to the page.

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2012
04/02
CATEGORY
My Book
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