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Below are some very helpful tips and myths about job hunting.
Top 5 Things to Consider When Looking for a Job:
1. Relationships
- subordinates, managers, supervisors, etc.
2. Work/Life Balance
- In terms of location, think of the amount of time you’re willing to commit to commute and travel time.
- Is there frequent over-time?
3. Kind of Work
- The job description on display is usually abbreviated
4. The Company Itself
- Company values, reputations, standards
5. Financial Considerations
- What’s the base salary?
- Any incentives?
- Sign-on bonuses?
Job Hunting Myths:
- Being unemployed during your job search is a disadvantage.
- Give 100% to every potential job opportunity.
- The only way to get hired is to have connections.
- Having good interview skills is the only way to get a job.
- The only person you can depend on in your job search is yourself.
Just keep in mind these tips on your quest for a job:
- Be realistic (it usually takes an average of 3 months to secure a job).
- Research different venues, like magazines, trade publications and even blogs!
- Arrange informational interviews to increase networks.
- Always follow-up.
- Most important: REMAIN CONFIDENT!
To assess your job search readiness, visit http://www2.jobtrak.com/help_manuals/jobmanual/assess/html to test your career competency.
