Fire Up Your Job Search with These Tips!

Are you looking for a new job? Whether you’re recently graduated, feel like you’re in a slump with your current job, or have been recently laid off, sometimes it can be tough to know where to start. But not to worry. You can take a few key steps to help jumpstart your job search and get on the fast track to your next position. Here’s how.

The six best job search tips

Follow these strategies to find an exciting new job:

  1. Know what you’re looking for. If you found a job posting for your ideal job, what would it entail? If you’re currently employed, what things do you like about your job, and what things do you wish you could change? Make a list of your must-haves and nice-to-haves and this will help to guide you in your search. Include roles and responsibilities, corporate culture, benefits and salary.
  2. Attend networking events. People hire people. Though you may be searching on websites and social media pages, never discount the benefit of meeting potential employers in person. It’s a great way for employers to put a face with a name and help yourself make an impression to stay top-of-mind. Remember to be confident and dress professionally when you go to a networking event.
  3. Dedicate a set amount of time to your search every day. It’s unrealistic to expect yourself to hunt for jobs every day for hours on end. You’ll burn yourself out. Choose the time of day when you feel most productive and dedicate a few solid hours to searching, updating your resume, tailoring your cover letter, networking, etc.
  4. Be well-rounded. Your downtime can make a difference. If you keep up with a variety of activities and hobbies that add to your health and character, it can catch the interest of employers. Try activities such as sports, fitness, cooking, volunteering, writing, reading, participation in clubs, etc.
  5. Stay enthusiastic. If it’s your first cover letter, or your ninety-first, attack the project with enthusiasm. After all, if you’ve decided to apply, it’s because something about the job sparked your interest. And this genuine passion will come through in your words. Employers seek out workers with a positive, can-do attitude.
  6. Work with a recruiter. Staffing agencies are experts at finding and hiring candidates that are excellent matches for their clients. They have contacts within your industry and knowledge of positions that aren’t being publicly advertised. A recruiter is a valuable ally in your job search.

Are you ready?

The right job for you is out there. With a little effort and a great attitude, you’ll be that much closer to finding your next position.

Snelling Georgia Group Can Help

We place candidates with a variety of job opportunities in the Atlanta area. To learn more about how a Snelling Georgia Group recruiter will work with you for employment that fits your skills, experience and qualifications, contact us today!

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