The old-fashioned way of finding a new job is by looking for
job advertisements for roles that you have always wanted. While this
traditional approach to job search can still help you land a good job, there
are other and much better ways you can go about your search for a new job.
a. Recruitment Agencies
Reach out to several recruitment agencies, make sure you
provide them with your details and documents, tell them what job you are
looking for, and regularly keep in touch with them so that they will know that
you are still searching.
When it comes to the recruitment agencies you should
register with, you want those that specialize in your particular industry. This
will increase your chances of landing a job in a shorter period of time.
b. Job Sites
There are so many job boards and job sites online that you
can check from time to time. These websites will have lists of job vacancies
that you may apply for. However, you need to be willing to have your resume and
other personal information posted on their websites so that recruiters and
employers will be able to find you.
c. Personal Websites
Building your own website may seem overwhelming and
unnecessary at first, but with the continuous development in computer and
telecommunications technology, having a personal website is now considered a
vital part of career planning and job search.
When you have your own website, you can use it to showcase
your skills, experience, educational background, personality, and so on.
Virtually all the information about yourself that employers and recruiters will
find important will be available on your website. Plus, you can impress
potential employers by giving them a link to your personal website where they
can learn more about you as an individual and a professional.
d. Networking Sites
Networking sites are so important for job seekers because
the people you will see in these sites will share many similarities with you.
It is also in these websites that you can begin to build a professional network,
which you will find very useful in your job search. Through these networking
sites, you will be notified of any job opportunity that matches your
credentials. You can also seek advice from your contacts in your network in
terms of how you can prepare for a job interview, or anything related to your
job search.
e. Former Coworkers
It is always a good idea to maintain a good friendly
relationship with the people you have worked with in the past. In fact, these
people are an excellent source of information in terms of what job
opportunities are out there in their respective industries. Again, all you need
to do is reach out and express your intention of doing a new career search. You will never know who
among them can help you find a job opportunity that you’ve long waited for.
