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HISTORY OF JOB SEARCH

Online recruitment started almost the same time in the USA and in England in the early 90’s with providers like Monster. com in the USA, Jobserve. com in the UK and Allstarjobs. ca (started in 1997). A job bank at that time merely had a few thousand of open job positions and the chance of putting employers in touch with jobseekers was quite remote.

Since those early days, we have seen an explosion of job search sites and the technology has improved a lot for the benefit of both, recruiters and jobseekers. Nowadays, typing “Job Search” in search fields of Google or Yahoo, you get millions of pages dealing with this subject.

Now we have a new problem: how not to get lost in this jungle of ultimate Career and Job Search Services (of which many require an inscription fee). What do we really want? Using the Internet in first place has the advantage of speed and the possibility to look in any geographical area for the required job that the candidate is qualified for, or aspires to. With the Internet installed at home, it is possible to investigate the potential employers, ask questions and apply for the position, without even taking off your pajamas.

How do we explain the recent evolution in online recruitment technology? Even if you feel relatively satisfied with the current search offerings of top job search engines like Monster. com, Careerbuilder. com or Hotjobs. com, there are still many doors open for improvements and a lot of research is going on in the field of vertical engines, meaning-based search, intent-driven search, new clustering methods, and much more.

ALL-IN-ONE JOB SEARCH ENGINES

A recent trend in job search engines is the emergence of all-in-one or metasearch engines (sometimes also referred as vertical job search engines), allowing jobseekers to search across multiple websites. Among the most popular engines are Indeed (in the USA), Wowjobs (in Canada) and Trovit (in the UK).

Probably the most powerful of all is Indeed, which was founded by Paul Forster and his partner Rony Kahan in the year 2004 to cover the US job market. According to Hitwise data, Indeed saw its market share increase by 302% in the year 2006 and this only seems to be the beginning. The success of Indeed and other metasearch or all-in-one search engines is the fact that job seekers can go to one place to find all jobs, overcoming the limitation of the job boards, which have a finite number of listings. A simple comparison of mayor job search engines reveals that there is no need any more to look in all the individual engines to find the best fits for the job you are looking for. There are more job sites than you can count, ranging from the top job sites like Monster and CareerBuilder to small, niche sites in just about every career field you can imagine. Indeed is searching in more than 1200 engines at a time and brings you the result in seconds on your screen. With a couple of clicks of your mouse, you search the major job sites, company sites, associations, and other online job sites by keyword and location to get job listings that match the criteria you selected. With it’s high-tech search

strategy, Indeed clearly leaves behind other so-called meta-job search engines like Jobster and SimpyHired. With Wowjobs and Trovit, metasearch engines focused on the Canadian and UK job market, and respectively the situation is very similar.

POSTING YOUR RESUME IN RECRUITMENT SERVICES

A developing trend with both jobs search engines and jobs boards is that many now encourage users to post their resume or CV together with contact details. The fact is, it`s proven that posting your resume in a proactive way in the mayor resume distribution systems will put it on the desk of hundreds of recruiters and can more than double the chance of getting a job!

The advantages of Resume Posting are:

- You more than double your chance of getting “discovered” by a recruiter who

is looking for a person with exactly your experience and abilities.

– You put your resume in the hands of hundreds of recruiters, almost instantly!

– You are sending your resume only to recruiters focusing on your specific

industry or job categories.

– You save a lot of time and money and you get an instant edge – with only

little effort from your part!

– Your resume is passing a pre-selection system and when it comes on the desk of hiring managers they will read it very carefully.

Resume posting has become an attractive business for the recruitment companies as they sell the access to their resume bank to headhunters and recruiting managers. Anyhow, jobseekers should be aware of the risks of uploading personal information to the Internet since they have no control over what will happen with their data and their resume might be seen by their current employer or even by “identity thefts”.

TAKE A BREATH AND SLOW DOWN

The question is still if all the improvements in search technology also improved the overall performance of recruitment efforts. Finding a job still is hard work. It is very helpful to slow down, take time, and analyze if you are happy with your current situation and what career is really right for you. In our modern world, the best job success is earning good money with work that gives you a sense of purpose, expresses your talents and passions, and is consistent with your values. A lack of many Job Search Sites is that they do not assist the jobseekers in finding their best career fit and even confusing people in trying to evaluate their current situation. Job searching is a short-term pursuit of a position that matches your financial and career goals. Career planning is a long, progressive process of choosing education, training, and jobs that fit your interests and skills. This planning process also includes the evaluation of career change or self-employment opportunities. Deciding what type of work you want to pursue requires knowledge and understanding of your interests, your values, your motivation, and the skills you enjoy using the most. This is helpful whether you are choosing a career for the first time or changing careers for the twenty-first time. The Two-Approach Guide for Effective and Easy Job Search is intended to guide jobseekers through this process instead of simply offering hundreds of links without explanation and leading to confusion. One aspect that even the most powerful Job Search engine cannot cover is the fact that probably the majority of job vacancies are never posted in journals, newspapers or on-line and you only find them using the right contacts or your Network.

This “hidden job market” only can be exploited by keeping focus on people who have experiences, and contacts that might be interesting for you.

Good possibilities to build up your Network, are for example job fairs or similar events where you meet hiring managers, job lead sources and other

valuable contacts.

CONCLUSIONS

Using state-of-the art job search engines, online recruitment has become a powerful tool for a fast, efficient and economical job search and the performance is improving constantly. But every jobseeker should be aware of the fact that even

the most powerful job search engine should be considered only as a single tool in the Job Search Strategy and that still most jobs are found using personal Networks. Finding a job is all about people, the people you know, and people you meet who have the job information and who will inevitably help you get a job.

Online Job Search using all-in-one or metasearch engines definitely makes life much easier but should not be overestimated.

RESOURCES

1. Two-Approach Job Search Guide

2. David Hurst,Chairman – ORMC, 2004

3. Joel Cheesman’s Blog, “Craigslist puts smackdown on verticals”, October 19, 2006.

4. INTERNET Inc, “Job Search Verticals – The List”, October 5, 2006.

5. Read/WriteWeb, “Search 2. 0 – What’s Next?”, December 13, 2006

Finding a new job in Surrey or Hampshire in the current financial climate can be very challenging. However if you know where to look finding that sought after position may be easier than you think.

In today’s market it is almost impossible to keep up to date with the overflow of information we receive. There are so many mediums and when you start a job search you’ll soon discover it can be a tedious task to find matching jobs. Apart from conventional press, newspaper and radio, employers advertise positions on their company websites, there are recruiters / recruitment agencies and job sites where you can start your search. It is unheard off to find an option where all of these jobs are available to browse in one place.

However there is good news! OnePlace. info aims to become the one source where all Jobs in Surrey and all Jobs in Hampshire can be browsed in one place.

All job sectors are covered. Instead of only focussing on Sorry or Hampshire we decided to combine these counties which makes job hunting a pleasant task. To stay alerted on availability of jobs you can sign up to their RSS Feeds or Jobs-By-Email and be notified of jobs as soon as they are posted!

Search UK temporary or permanent jobs by industry or sector, location, salary and keywords. When you have found a job that appeals to you, place it in ‘My Basket’. Here you can apply for the job directly and track your application online, step by step. You can upload multiple CVs and Cover Letters, as well as any documents that you feel may be relevant to recruiters. Indicate if your CV should be searchable in the CV Database and use our online CV Wizard to create professional CV. Lastly you can create your own personal online cv / online profile and you will be exposed to thousands of recruiters and employers every day.

To register for job alerts via email, create a free online CV or to search Surrey Jobs or Hampshire Jobs visit the respective links.

Over the last two decades, Dubai has become the trade hub of the Middle East. There are many booming industries in the United Arab Emirates, of which banking and investment sector is a leading one. All major global banks have operation in Dubai thus establishing the city as the banking hub in the Middle East region. The sector has grown a lot in the recent past and created many banking jobs in Dubai. in fact, the banking and finance sector has led to a job boom in the country. Expatriates are being hired for jobs in the banking and finance sector in various profiles at the junior, middle and senior management levels.

The exceptionally booming economy of Dubai has attracted a lot of international as well as local attention to the city. A lot of finance has also been pumped into the city. This and other reasons have led to a lot of financial activity in the region. The expatriate population is also very high in the region. So, to cater to their banking needs, international banks have set shop in Dubai. With the increase in demand for banking and finance services, the employment opportunities in the banking sector also went up. The banks and financial institutions required qualified, world-class staff to cater to the global population in Dubai. Hence, jobs in Dubai for banking and finance opened up for professionals around the world.

In fact, the Dubai International Financial Centre  is being considered the new global financial centre. It has created vacancies in all streams of the banking and finance industry including private, investment and corporate banking to capital markets, asset management and Islamic finance. The DIFC will be like a mini-city inside the emirate of Dubai. It will offer an opportunity for professionals to live and work in the financial centre. In DIFC, there will be job vacancies in finance companies in the main six fields, which are banking services, DIFX, asset management, reinsurance, targeted service provision and Islamic finance.

Currently, there are a plethora of job opportunities in the international financial advisory sector owing to the expanding expatriate population in Dubai. The international brokerages that are functional in Dubai look after the finances, investment portfolios and wealth management activities of their clientele. This includes corporate as well as individuals. The banks and financial institutions provide corporate solutions to big and small companies functional in Dubai and also assist individual expatriates manage their offshore investing, international banking, securing international mortgages and required assistance with saving money on global health insurance cover.

If you are looking for a job in the banking and finance sector in Dubai, you require experience in the financial services industry. Even experience in high level sales or sales management is beneficial for securing a banking job in Dubai. If you have experience with an international bank already, you can easily look to get a job in Dubai. The major banks operational in Dubai are National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah., First Gulf Bank, Emirates Islamic Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, National Bank of Dubai and many more besides international banks such as Lloyds TSB Bank, Barclays, Citibank, Standard Chartered Bank, HSBC Bank and many more.

Like any other job in Dubai, even for a banking job, you would require a sponsor to be able to work for a bank or financial institution in Dubai. Generally, your employer will be your sponsor and will look after all immigration formalities on your part, once you are hired. There would be a PRO office in the company that undertakes all such activities for expatriate workers. Also, while applying for the job, you would need an attested copy of all your educational qualifications. The notary who attests the certificates would have to be validated by the foreign office in Dubai.

Banking jobs in Dubai are quite lucrative as international banks pay well to hire quality talent. Also, since there are no personal taxes levied on the salaries, all you earn is for you to keep. Many expatriates work in Dubai banks and financial institutions to make life time savings. So, it is like enjoying the best of both worlds. While there is good money to be made, there is also enviable lifestyle that one can enjoy while working in Dubai.

Bahrain undoubtedly is the financial hub of the Middle East. It is also internationally known to be the most diversified economy in the Gulf region. Unlike other countries in the Gulf region that depend heavily on oil and gas production, in Bahrain, the contribution of this sector is merely 14% of GDP. The most thriving sector in Bahrain currently is the financial sector. Thus, there is no dearth of banking jobs in Bahrain. These financial sector jobs have been increasing as the sector has seen ample growth over the past few years and Bahrain has become an attractive career destination for qualified expatriates in this field. Other than the financial sector, other booming sectors in the region include professional services, logistics, ICT, and manufacturing sectors.

Bahrain boasts of the highest and most transparent regulatory and supervisory standards in its financial sector and has thus become the most established financial hub which has attracted investors for businesses in this field. Despite being such a small country, it has attracted a lot of foreign investment in this region as it is the tried and tested ground for banking and insurance sector. In the region, there are more than 400 licensed financial institutions which contribute nearly 27% of GDP. These institutions operate in banking, insurance and funds. Also, Bahrain is a hub for Islamic finance as the largest number of Islamic financial institutions is located in the region. Owing to these reasons banking jobs in Bahrain have become quite attractive to skilled professionals across the globe.

Bahrain banking jobs are very lucrative too. The prime reason for this is that it is a tax-free region. Thus, no taxes are levied on the compensation of an individual. This is a major puller for expatriates who throng the region to take up such jobs and make savings for a lifetime. These expatriates take up jobs on contractual basis and leave the country at the end of their term but by the time they leave, they save enough money to make the period of stay worthwhile. The quality and the standard of lifestyle offered in Bahrain are also world-class. Though one might find a huge difference in culture but with an open mind, one can enjoy the luxuries offered by the place. One has to be a little open-minded to settle well in the country and accept all the good that it has to offer.

To get a Bahrain banking job, one can apply through various mediums such as recruitment firms operating in the area, newspapers, job sites and also by directly applying to these banks that regularly advertise their vacancies on their websites. If going through a recruitment agency, it is always advisable to choose a certified agency because there are a lot of sham companies operating in this field who make unsuspecting job searchers a prey. Once short listed, the candidates have to go through a comprehensive selection procedure as the standards of selection in top financial companies are also very high. The employer becomes the sponsor of the expatriates who work in Bahrain. In your employment contract, there are other included benefits too. For instance, many employers offer housing, education for children and one annual free trip back home to employees. Considering these benefits, a banking job in Bahrain becomes a sought after one.

Despite the current economic downturn, Bahrain’s established status as the financial capital of the Middle East is ready to weather these tough times. The sector has seen a surging employment growth in Bahrain’s financial industry in the last few years. There is an emphasis on employing local Bahrainis as the country’s education system has evolved and is producing graduates ready to take up jobs. However, there is still a lot of demand for foreign workers.

Prominent financial services companies operating in Bahrain include some big international names such as AIG, American Express, Bank of China, Citibank, European Islamic Bank, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, BNP Paribas, Hanover Re, HSBC, Royal Bank of Scotland, JP Morgan, Lazard, Merrill Lynch, and Standard Chartered. The expansion of these firms in the region has ensured that more and more jobs are being created each year. Apart from banking, insurance and funds are the other two branches in the finance sector that are employing expatriates in large numbers.

Real estate development in Dubai has been nothing less than phenomenal in the last decade. The industry has grown remarkably and the growth of real estate jobs in Dubai has been nothing less than exceptional too. The major real estate and property development companies in the world have set shop in Dubai to display their prowess. There is no dearth of extraordinary architectural marvels and buildings with breathtaking designs in Dubai. Also, the property market in Dubai is a honey pot for investors across the globe. It has become the hub of international property investors who have reaped rich benefits in the skyrocketing prices of Dubai property.

With so many expatriates moving into Dubai and the city becoming the centre of international attraction, the population of Dubai is set to double in the next decade. This is bound to create more demand for real estate and property in Dubai. Also, the kind of world-class infrastructure and the facilities that Dubai boasts of, it is an ideal career destination for many expatriates. There are lucrative jobs in almost all sectors including Construction, Real Estate, IT, Banking, Hospitality, Oil & Gas etc. For all the reasons mentioned above, the boom in real estate jobs has been extra-ordinary.

The property laws in Dubai are such that they allow free hold purchase of property in the city. This means that foreigners can buy land in Dubai on a freehold ownership basis and is free to sell, lease or rent out the property as and when they want. In some specific designated areas of Dubai, this ownership comes with a three year renewable residence visa for the owner of the property. Thus, all this makes for a very conducive atmosphere for property market to flourish in Dubai. This has also led to a creation of many jobs in the same field in Dubai.

There are jobs in the real estate industry in Dubai on all levels- junior, middle and senior management. Qualified civil engineers, architects, and professionals with know-how of the international real estate industry and preferably with an experience with prestigious property development and construction companies stand a good chance of getting hired in Dubai real estate market. There are regular vacancies from top firms advertised in newspapers, job websites and even the sites of these companies. The major real estate companies in Dubai would include Emaar Properties, Al Nakheel Properties, Damac Properties, Saba Properties, Dubai Properties, Diamond Investments, ETA Star Properties, Bonyan Emirates, Oryx Apartments, Fbi Property Development Company,

Omniyat Properties, Union Properties besides many others. These companies are on a constant look-out for people with knowledge and experience of the industry. Especially if you have the vision and creativity required to build wonders, you will be very-well accepted in the real estate market of Dubai. The downside of working in the infrastructure or real estate jobs is that once the project gets over, the requirement for base staff dwindles. However, this is not true for the managerial staff. Also, with companies that have massive projects in hand, there is enough job guarantee for many years to come. There would always be new projects entrusted to them and qualified and skilled staff will be required.

To be able to do a job in the real estate sector in Dubai, you would require a sponsor in the city. Generally, your employer will become the sponsor. The sponsor is responsible for all the immigration formalities and for your conduct while staying in Dubai. Most likely, there would be a PRO in the company that you get a job with that will look after all these formalities after you have been hired.

Working in Dubai and living in the city can be a life-time experience with the kind of facilities that the city has to offer and the kind of money that the jobs here have to offer. These two advantages have made Dubai the dream career destination of most foreign workers. Since there are no personal taxes levied on the salary, all you earn is for you to keep. Many expatriates come to work in Dubai to make life-time savings. The added advantage is that they also get to experience a lifestyle that is world-class. The people are friendly and hospitable and with so much foreign population, there is a healthy mix of interesting experiences that await you in Dubai.

Before you start that job search, let me ask you a question: Why would you want a job? Just for a paycheck? Instead of assuming that a job is a necessity that we all must have, consider what is actually important to you.

Once you have determined what you really want, you may very well want a job. But you can then see it as a means to accomplish those goals that matter to you. It may also be a “limited engagement. ” With that approach in mind, I have to say that jobs do have their advantages. Here are some ways to use a job temporarily, to get closer to more important goals.

To Save Money :Whatever your goals may be, a job is a way to create income – some of which can be diverted into savings for future plans. I used a good job to pay off my first home early – and then quit the job. Other jobs have been devoted to earning travel money. A job can provide the money for a business as well.

To Buy Time: People often claim they don’t have time for what is important – even for the ones they love. This is rarely true. Stop using a job to buy nice clothes or better furniture or whatever else you use it for, and it can buy time instead. Save enough money to take a week off from work to play with the dogs if that is what you really want.

To Get Business Training: Most people think of a job as an end in itself, or a means to a better job. But in many fields it is possible to use a job as a training exercise for owning a business. This is common in businesses like carpet cleaning and even restaurant management. You learn the business from the inside, and then move on to start your own with the training you have received.

To Learn Skills: Some jobs are a great place to learn skills. Many people join the military for this reason, but you don’t have to go to that extreme. If you work as a tax preparer for one season, for example, you can apply the knowledge and skills you learn to all of your future businesses. A year as a car salesman might prepare you with the negotiating skills to become a great real estate investor.

To Be Where You Want: If you want to be where the best skiing is, but can’t afford more than the occasional weekend vacation,Get a job there! The next time you are in Aspen, Colorado, ask a few bartenders and other employees how they ended up there. Half came not for the job, but for the skiing opportunities. The job is just the means to that. You might get a job in the Florida Keys if you want more sun and ocean.

To Pay The Bills: This is not an exciting use for a job, but it is necessary at times. Unless you really love the job you get, though, make this a temporary solution. Remember, whatever job you get, if you got one that paid a little less you still would have survived, right? So pay the bills, but also put a little bit of every paycheck aside and start looking for ways to pursue goals that are more interesting. At the very least continue your job search until you take one more step up in income, and then save even more towards those important goals.

Public relations (PR) professionals are much in demand thanks to the growing marketing needs of companies owing to the rising competition in every field. Thus, a lot of companies are pumping money into the PR function and are doubling PR jobs in their marketing department. With the growing role of media in the success or failure of a company and the instrumental role that the public perception plays in ensuring a feel-good factor about a product or a service, there is without doubt a growing demand for PR jobs in every industry.

The main role of a public relation specialist is to communicate with public and media on behalf of the company or the firm. They are responsible for formulating strategies to construct a positive image of the company. In a PR job, the professional is required to not just create but also maintain and promote that public image. Also, it is the PR department that takes care of all the announcements on the company’s behalf. Whether it is announcing the financial results, the launch of a new product, the appointments or resignations, the goals and policies of the company or any other announcement that need to be made public. These are announced in the media from where they are published for public consumption. Since the job of a PR professional influences the public perception, it is important for him/her to be sensitive to the sensibilities of the public. Their opinions, needs, attitudes etc should be taken into account while making any announcement.

A PR job is not bound by any industry or sector. This is a specialized job for which there is enough demand across sectors. However, whichever industry you wish to join as a PR professional, it would be good to be thorough with some understanding and knowledge of that industry. If you have worked in that industry as an intern, you stand a good chance of gaining the requisite knowledge.

For anyone looking for a public relations job, the educational qualification required is not specific. Although many institutes offer specialized courses in the stream, it is not necessary to have done a PR course to join the industry. People from journalism, communication, advertising or even literature streams can join the PR profession and be successful in it. Generally, an employer looks for many other skills apart from the degree or the diploma to hire someone in the PR department. If you have done an internship in the field and have a first hand knowledge of how the industry operates, you stand a good chance of getting hired. Also, these days, employers prefer a good knowledge of the business in the candidate. So, sometimes, it is preferable to do an MBA to succeed to higher levels in the PR industry.

A PR professional requires more than just an educational qualification under his belt. To be successful in this job, one has to have many other attributes such as the ability to communicate lucidly and clearly. One also needs to be creative to a certain extent to be able to present the information in an interesting manner. Needless to say, that a PR professional must have a good sense of judgment with an outgoing personality to be able to maintain a good rapport with the outer world. All this coupled with optimum self-confidence makes a good PR person.

Since a lot of press releases are to be written in the PR job, an ability of good writing skills and research skills is also required. All aspiring PR professionals should be able to prove to the prospective employer their ability of good writing. This is a major plus while getting hired for the PR job. Also, with the advent of new media, and the Internet technologies, a lot of PR activity is conducted online too. So, keeping in tab with the times, a PR professional should have a good knowledge of how these things work and how products are promoted in the cyberspace through effective PR activities. It could be by creating a positive buzz on the social networking sites or by launching a survey or ensuring that the company becomes the topic of discussion on the world wide web among the target audience.

With all these qualities and putting in the required effort, one can look forward to a successful career in the Public Relations field. There are enough PR jobs advertised in newspapers, job portals etc. Applying in the industry of your choice would give you an opportunity to do what you like and also in the industry that you want to be a part of. And of course, there would always be enough opportunity to switch industries.

This is the day that you waited long for. The first day at you r first job is very special. As a young graduate going for a fresher job, from this day you will embark on a professional journey for life. Of course, the day with begin with a lot of apprehensions on your mind no matter how much you prepare for it in advance. Your attitude on this day and also the way you carry yourself will create a first impression for your colleagues and your boss. After all the years of having studied hard will now come to fruition. So, make sure you leverage your first job to give you the right start that you ever desired. And first day is the first step.

Firstly, remain calm in the morning. Nervousness is natural but don’t let it overtake you and affect your behavior. If nervousness leads to anxiety and shows on your behavior with others, it will lead to a negative impression of you. So, keep anxiety at bay and go with a confident and positive outlook. In fresher jobs, other colleagues and your boss would know that you come with no prior experience but that does not mean that you allow yourself to be taken for granted.

Dress up appropriately for the job. Irrespective of whether you know the dress code or not, dress up in formal attire. This projects a professional image of you. Being a fresher, are not expected to wear a formal suit to work but a full-sleeved shirt with a tie and formal trousers would work for boys. Girls may want to opt either for a salwar-kameez or a formal trouser with a business shirt. Eventually, even if your job profile does not require you to dress up formally, you cannot take that liberty on the very first day. Once you find out what the dress code, you can adhere to it later on. Since your first impression counts a lot, you must make sure that you make the right first impression. It will also speak about your approach towards the job.

On the first day, when you reach the office premises, you will have to undergo an induction process. Generally, this is done for all levels- jobs for freshers, jobs for mid level or jobs for senior level. At office, an executive from the HR department would meet you and take you through all the formalities. Since you are a fresher and have no prior experience in these things, you would get all the required guidance and assistance required to go through this process. Also, you must not hesitate in asking and seeking help if you are stuck anywhere. Once the induction formalities are over, there might be an orientation programme on the same day. It might be conducted a few days later too. The purpose of the induction programme is to familiarize you with the goals, objectives, values and the ways of working of the organization.

After this, when you are seated at your desk, and are being introduced to the rest of the members of your team, make a little extra effort to get to know people in the same department. Try and be friendly with everybody. Also, make an extra effort in finding out what your job profile entails. Be inquisitive and open-minded. Read up about the company and its history. It is good to be inquisitive but make sure you ask intelligent questions. You would not look like a fool by asking questions but they must express your desire to learn and not as stupidity. In fresher jobs, your seniors would know and expect this from you.

From the first day itself, create a professional image of yours. That does not mean that you do not make friends at work but remain focused and professional in your approach towards things. Don’t compromise work to make friends and don’t act and sound casual with things and the responsibilities given to you. Since your first job is like your launch pad, it is for you to decide how you want to utilize this window of opportunity to give you a successful career ahead.

Apart from these small tips, there are other general things that can help you establish a positive picture f yourself in your first job. For instance, being polite to everyone, willingness to work extra, keenness to learn new things and pushing yourself extra to achieve perfection in whatever you do are things that will ensure that you make a good start to your career.

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So, the big day is here! It is the first day of your first job and there would be a million questions on your mind. How to dress up, how to behave, how to conduct yourself and most importantly how to make the most of your first job and lay the foundation of a great career with this job. All the years that you toiled hard, studied and prepared for a career will now find a realization in your first job. So, be ready to make sure that your job works for you and you leverage your experience in a way that it becomes the perfect launch pad for a rocking career ahead.

Every individual would have a different approach towards things in life. The same stands true for the first job also. Fresher jobs in different industries are laden with different types of responsibilities. Depending on what kind of a fresher job you are in, your behavior and approach has to be decided. However, there are a few things that generally remain common to all jobs for freshers. For instance, your first day, your anxiety and the setting of how things will be are just the same. So, a few tips can always help as you will at least have an idea of how to approach it.

Firstly, make sure you dress up appropriately for the first day. Irrespective of whether you know or not about the dress code, dress up in a formal attire for the first day. Since you are a fresher, do not overkill with the formal dressing. A Full-sleeved shirt with tie and pleated trousers will be good for boys while girls can wear a salwar-suit or formal trousers with a business shirt. Dressing up in formals will give you some confidence and also show to the employer that you are serious in your approach. Later on, you can always find out what the accepted dress code is and adhere to it. Many companies do not require its employees to dress up in formals everyday but you should not take that liberty on the very first day. Your first impression counts so make sure you make the right first impression on your first day of the first job.

When you reach the office, someone from the HR department will take care of your induction process and filling up of all the joining forms. This is done for all new joinees and since you are a fresher straight out of college, you would need guidance and help at every step. Don’t hesitate to ask for it. Instead of doing something wrong, just ask for guidance and everybody knows you are a fresher, so people will be more than willing to help. When you are seated at your desk and introduced with the team, make an extra effort to get to know the people in your department, what the job profile entails, read up about the company and its history. If there are other members in the same team, become close and friendly with them. Show your inquisitiveness by asking intelligent questions.

In the initial few days, just focus on absorbing as much as you can about the company and its work style. Don’t think that you will make a fool of yourself by asking too many questions. Also, do your own research by going through the corporate site of the company, reading up more on the values and goals of the company. This will help you set a focused approach and also let you align your goals with that of the company. Once your work begins, pro-actively ask for feedback from your managers. This will immensely help you improve your performance.

Make sure that you act in a professional manner from the first day itself. It is ok to be friendly and making friends at the workplace but ensure that this not come across as a non-serious approach towards work. Your first job is your window to the real world. It is in your hands how you shape your career based on this foundation.
It will be great if you can find a mentor at the workplace who gives you useful tips and guidance on the job. In some organizations, there are formal mentor programmes, otherwise you will yourself find one. Apart from these things, there are other general things like being nice to everyone, working extra hours, showing keenness to learn new things that will ensure a great start to your first job. Just keep these things in mind and be ready for a great career waiting for you after a successful first job.

You’ve just lost your job.    Give yourself a few days to deal with the emotions involved and then get moving toward finding your next position.   Under any circumstances, finding a job can be time-consuming.   Given the current economic climate, those job-seekers that are organized and dedicated to the search will get the positions. It’s important to realize that conducting a job search is a full time job.   Here are some guidelines for items you need to have on-hand for a successful job search as well as some help determining your daily structure.

Your New Workplace
Designate a place in your home which you can call your job-searching base.   All your lists and notes should be in one place.

Create an off-line file and an online folder dedicated to job search materials. Get a notebook solely for your job search in which you can take notes from conversations and research. Make sure you tag people as job search networking resources in your email contacts or address book. If you don’t have one already, you MUST get a calendar, there is nothing worse than missing an interview or scheduled call due to a scheduling error.

Getting Started – Deliverables List
Start by creating a list of the things you need to start your search. For example:
1.     Resume
You always have to have an updated resume at your fingertips outlining your latest skills and contributions to your previous companies.

2.     List of skills & potential contribution
While some of this is covered in your resume, some of it is not.   You need to determine what your quantifiable contribution to your next company will be.   What do you bring to the table?  Essentially “why should they hire you?”

3.     30-second pitch
You never know when you are going to run into someone who can help you in your search.   When someone you just meet asks “what do you do?” or a friend asks “what are you up to these days?” simply responding “looking for a job” will get you nowhere. You need to respond by saying “I was recently working as an X in the X industry. I’ve had a lot of success doing X for my last company.   I am currently in the job market.   Do you know anyone who I can network with?”

4.     Networking contacts – professional
Make a list of everyone that you already know in the business world that you can network with.   You will add to this list as you make new business contacts.

5.     Networking contacts – friends and family
Remember that people you know also have professional lives.   They may have contacts that you need to know.   Make a list of friends and family who will be helpful networking sources.    People want to help and they are better equipped to do so if you give them a really clear understanding of exactly what you need them to do.

6.     Set up accounts on LinkedIn and other business networking sites
Business networking sites are growing at the speed of light.   LinkedIn is adding a new user every second, according to some reports.   If you are not using it yet, do it now.

Measurable, Achievable Goals
One of the biggest challenges of a job hunt is dealing with the emotional ups and downs.   It’s important to keep a positive outlook during a job hunt, so one of the things you can do is to have small successes along the way to the ultimate goal of finding a new job.   Set small, achievable goals such as “find 5 new contacts to network with today”, or “set up an informational interview” or “connect with 10 new people on LinkedIn. ” Make sure they are realistic and achievable in a relatively short time span.  

Since job searching is your new job, you need to show up to work every day.   Set a realistic daily schedule with a do-able amount, so you don’t get burned out.   A schedule will allow you to achieve some of your short-term goals every day.   An example of a daily schedule may look like this:

Sample Day
Monday
9 – 11am
Log into networking accounts and locate new contacts relevant to your search, answer questions posed by others in your area of expertise to gain exposure and credibility.   Add people to networking list to be contacted.

11am   
Contact 5 new people

12pm   
Lunch

1pm – 3pm
Research companies on LinkedIn to see if you know anyone at the companies you want to work for. Research contacts from alumni associations and add them to contact list

3pm    Exercise – any form of exercise that you find invigorating or centering – get outside (if you can) and walk, run, bike or do yoga

4pm    Contact 5 new people

5pm     Set specific goals for the next day

If you have kids that are home, put time in your schedule to spend time with them.   Family time is one of the things we miss most when we work, so take advantage of this time to reconnect.

You are Your New Boss
It may sound strange to think of yourself as your own boss, but you need to wear multiple hats in your job search.   One of those hats includes the boss.   Don’t let yourself give yourself excuses for why you don’t want to work on your job search that day.   This is why your schedule needs to be comfortable enough that you won’t find yourself justifying why you really need to go fishing for a week.   Build in enough time for yourself so you can focus when it comes time to focus.

Checks and Balances
It’s always helpful to have an accountability partner.   Someone who, besides you, can be kept apprised of your progress.   It can be a spouse, friend, relative or even kids can make great accountability partners.   It feels good to report successes and activity to someone else.   It doesn’t feel good to report no progress, so designate someone as your accountability partner and report your progress to them (daily or weekly, whichever is more appropriate. )  Be specific with them as to what you need them to do.  

Time for Yourself
Most people are employed for the majority of their adult life, so when you are in between jobs, you can build time into the schedule for yourself – reading, walking, exercising, or socializing.   It shouldn’t replace the job search time, but feeling good is such an important part of how you project yourself to others, so schedule time for yourself into your day.

Time for Others
Volunteering builds self-esteem and is another networking outlet.   It also gives a hiring manager a greater depth of understanding of who you are and what you are about to see volunteer roles on your resume.   It will make you feel good about yourself and your contribution and that extra confidence is helpful during a job search, especially if it turns out to be somewhat more extended than you have experienced before.

Professional volunteering not only gives you a boost on your resume but it is an outstanding networking opportunity.   Offer to give a talk to an association or company in your area of expertise. Host a networking event.   Write a white paper for a publication.   Any opportunity to get in front of your peer group is one worth taking.

In Summary
Provide yourself with structure and confidence and your job search will be much more focused and effective.   If you are not used to networking, do some research to find out how to network effectively.

Handling job interview rejection. You’ve had your job interview, you’re checking your emails, the post box and your phone. Then it comes through – “Dear John, we regret to inform you  . . . ” -   the polite rejection. This is not what you expected, you know you’re the right candidate for this job.

Job rejection shock is a hard fact of life. It doesn’t matter how good a candidate you are, one or more rejections are inevitable. Even in good times organizations usually have a number of candidates to choose from and in today’s job market supply clearly exceeds demand.

What are your options now? What do you do when facing rejection? Take these simple steps and come away from the experience wiser and better equipped to manage your next job application and interview.  

Contact the employer immediately

Phone or email and ask politely for constructive feedback. Ask questions like, “Where did I fall short of the requirements?”, “Can you give me some advice that will help me with any future applications?”  Avoid sounding defensive but rather focus on the future and suggest to the company that they can assist you by providing you with honest feedback. Listen carefully to their answers, thank them for their time and input and make good use of their advice.

Conduct an audit of your job interview keeping their feedback in mind. Ask yourself these questions:

Did I do my homework ?

Did you find out sufficient information beforehand about the organization and the job. Did you know all about the job you were interviewing for – the tasks, responsibilities, skills and abilities it involved?.   How much detail did you have on the organization? Did you know your strengths, weaknesses, selling points, suitability? Was the position a good fit with your skills and abilities?

Did I make a good first impression?

First impressions are critically important in job interviews as they set the tone for the rest of the interview. Did you arrive on time? Were you appropriately dressed? When you saw how the company employees were dressed did you feel comfortable with what you were wearing? Did you greet the interviewer with a firm handshake and use the correct name?

Did I listen carefully and answer questions appropriately?

Were you clear about what the interviewer was asking you? Did you respond with the relevant information? Did the interviewer have to repeat the question to get the information he or she wanted? Were your responses fluent and well organized or did you stumble over your answers? Did you get the job interview questions you expected or were you taken by surprise?

Did I show my enthusiasm for the position?

Did you use positive words and project a positive message with your body language? Did you display confidence in your ability to do the job or were you nervous and unsure? Alternatively were you too pushy and dominated the discussion?

Did I have informed and relevant questions to ask the interviewer?

Did you prepare good and insightful questions to ask about the company, the job, the management and the industry? Were your questions based on solid information you had gathered during your interview preparation or did you quickly think up something to ask when the interviewer said, “Do you have any questions?”

Did I have the right documentation with me?

Did you have a portfolio with you that included references, work samples, extra copies of your resume? When the interviewer asked for a document were you able to produce it?

Did I close the interview and follow up appropriately?

Job interview rejection can be the result of the final minutes of the interview.   Had you addressed all the interviewer’s concerns before leaving?  Did you restate your interest in the position and close with an expression of appreciation for the interview opportunity?  Did you follow up with a thank you letter within 24 hours of the job interview?

Thinking through your job application and interview in a constructive and proactive way will allow you to work through your disappointment at job interview rejection and shift your focus to the next opportunity. Build on what you have learned and try to keep positive. Keep looking for the right opportunity and stay determined. Getting the right job requires dedication, a planned approach and a great deal of focused effort – it’s a job in itself!  Go through the pre interview checklist to make sure you are properly prepared to make the best impression in your job interview. Persistence, preparation and constant improvement will land you the right job.

Before you start that job search, let me ask you a question: Why would you want a job? Just for a paycheck? Instead of assuming that a job is a necessity that we all must have (it really isn’t), consider what is actually important to you.

Once you have determined what you really want, you may very well want a job. But you can then see it as a means to accomplish those goals that matter to you. It may also be a “limited engagement. ” With that approach in mind, I have to say that jobs do have their advantages. Here are some ways to use a job temporarily, to get closer to more important goals.

1. To Save Money

Whatever your goals may be, a job is a way to create income – some of which can be diverted into savings for future plans. I used a good job to pay off my first home early – and then quit the job. Other jobs have been devoted to earning travel money. A job can provide the money for a business as well.

2. To Buy Time

People often claim they don’t have time for what is important – even for the ones they love. This is rarely true. Stop using a job to buy nice clothes or better furniture or whatever else you use it for, and it can buy time instead. Save enough money to take a week off from work to play with the dogs if that is what you really want.

3. To Get Business Training

Most people think of a job as an end in itself, or a means to a better job. But in many fields it is possible to use a job as a training exercise for owning a business. This is common in businesses like carpet cleaning and even restaurant management. You learn the business from the inside, and then move on to start your own with the training you have received.

4. To Learn Skills

Some jobs are a great place to learn skills. Many people join the military for this reason, but you don’t have to go to that extreme. If you work as a tax preparer for one season, for example, you can apply the knowledge and skills you learn to all of your future businesses. A year as a car salesman might prepare you with the negotiating skills to become a great real estate investor.

5. To Be Where You Want

If you want to be where the best skiing is, but can’t afford more than the occasional weekend vacation, what do you do? Get a job there! The next time you are in Aspen, Colorado, ask a few bartenders and other employees how they ended up there. Half came not for the job, but for the skiing opportunities. The job is just the means to that. You might get a job in the Florida Keys if you want more sun and ocean.

6. To Pay The Bills

This is not an exciting use for a job, but it is necessary at times. Unless you really love the job you get, though, make this a temporary solution. Remember, whatever job you get, if you got one that paid a little less you still would have survived, right? So pay the bills, but also put a little bit of every paycheck aside and start looking for ways to pursue goals that are more interesting. At the very least continue your job search until you take one more step up in income, and then save even more towards those important goals.