4 Job Hunting Tips To Use In Your Job Search

The job search process can be tricky especially in the job market. There are so many graduates and people all qualified looking to fill the same limited jobs. This makes it even harder to find a job.

Therefore, in order to get an extra edge and stand out from the crowd, you need to be willing to go above and beyond.

Here are some job hunting tips to help you land a job

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1. Attend seminars and programs

Just because you are unemployed it does not mean that you cannot learn new things about your profession. Instead of just sitting at home doing nothing, it is best for you to go and attend seminars and trainings that are relevant to your line of work.

This will ensure that you stay current on all the changes in your industry as well as enable you to learn new skills that could help you get a job.

For example, if you are looking for a job in the IT industry, it will be useful to learn new programming software or something like that.

Gaining new skills will give you the extra edge you need when it comes to the job search process because you will have more to offer than the rest of the candidates.

2. Update your CV

Updating your resume is a very important part of the job search process. You need to update your professional profile especially if you have acquired new skills and to include any other important details.

Even just updating your email and phone number is important. Imagine sending in a CV with an email address you no longer have access to only to miss out on an opportunity because you did not see the interview invite.

You should ensure that your contact details should be up to date and that your CV is tailored to the job you are applying for.

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3. Increase your job experiences with volunteer work

Even though you don’t have a job, you can still gain experience and make your CV better. This will give you the extra edge when it comes to your job search.

Volunteering is one of the ways you can gain experience and learn new skills as well. This is a great addition to your CV because it makes you look good in front of your employer and it also ensures you have no gaps in your work experience.

Not to mention that if you ever want to work for an NGO, having volunteering experience will be an added advantage.

4. Refresh your interviewing skills

How many interviews have you attended only not to ever hear from the hiring manager ever again?

Most people leave interviews thinking they did very well only to miss out on the job. This might be because your interview skills are lacking or you were not able to properly sell yourself to the hiring manager.

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You can get professional help if necessary in order to improve your interview skills and better your chances of getting the job.

Job search can be stressful and as such it is important to ensure that you stay focused and don’t give up. Determination is a very important component of job search so you should not lose hope.

By Michelle Wanjiku

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