Job Search: Top Job Hunting Tips for Finding a New Job

Job hunting is like dating; you can’t rush it, you need to be patient, you need to be and present your best self, plus there might be rejection after rejection before you find your dream job.  Trying to find your desired job takes time, energy, and resources. The longer it takes, the more stressed and uncertain we become. We start to lose hope and confidence. 

The secret to getting your dream job is to use several job search techniques to stand out in this competitive job market. You need to be easily noticeable by recruiters and HR professionals. Well, that is what this blog is all about.

Quick job hunting tips for job seekers.

1. Be Clear about your Career Path

The first step before you start your job search is to figure out what it is that you want to do in life. You need to identify your desired career path. To do this, seek advice from your family members, friends, colleagues, college professors, or even a career counselor. Ensure that you have a realistic and ironclad career goal. Map out how you plan to reach your goal and ask yourself if you are qualified for it. This will definitely help you in your job search. 

2. Research

Once you have figured out your career path and goals, start thorough research on the job position, company, and industry you are interested in. List down all important details. Get to know more about the company culture and values and see if it’s the right fit for you. 

3. Make Time for Job Hunting

You may be a fresher who is looking for his first job or someone who is taking a hiatus or has been let go. Now, it’s a given that there are daily routines that we all have to follow and sometimes there just isn’t any time left for any additional activity, especially for women. However, if you want your job hunt to be a success, you need to set aside some time every day, maybe just an hour or two, dedicated solely to job search. This will help you in staying updated as there are always new job postings every now and then. 

4. Revamp your Resume and Cover Letter

After applying for many job opportunities, if you are not hearing back from recruiters, then maybe there’s something amiss or wrong with your resume or cover letter. Worry not, as in this age of technology, help is all around. There are professional resume writers who can help you in making your resume and cover letter professional, neat, and appealing. If not, you could look at resume samples online and ask others to proofread your resume once you are done writing it. 

5. Make your Online Social Presence known

How lucky are we that we live in a global village where communications and connections are just a click away! Register yourself on online job marketplaces such as contract-jobs.com. This is how you will know about recent job postings. Have your presence on job search networking sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook, as such sites are the perfect place to hunt for jobs and connect with relevant people in your industry. Make your profiles as professional as possible, fill up all necessary fields such as your educational background, achievements, etc. Connect with HR managers, recruiting firms, and other important figures in your industry. Engage with them by commenting on or sharing their posts. The more you engage, the more they will notice you. 

6. Set up Informational Interviews

When we say an informational interview, we mean an informational meeting with someone who knows more about the career path you have chosen for yourself. Request someone for an informational interview to know if the company or industry is the right fit for you. If you do not know anyone who is from the background of your desired path, take the help of online networking sites. After you have gathered all the information, you can make an informed decision. 

7. Upskill yourself

Once you are clear about your career path, examine the skills required to be successful in it – both hard and soft skills – for the position. Identify where you need to focus on and start taking free online courses to improve yourself on such skills. 

8. Prepare for Interviews

Google the most asked questions during an interview and start preparing. Preparation is key. To boost your confidence, interview yourself in front of a mirror. To avoid stuttering or becoming mute during actual interviews, have mock interview sessions by asking your family members or friends to interview you. Prepare for a face-to-face interview, virtual interview, panel interview, and group interview because you never know what interview selection process is adopted by the hiring organization. Also, read articles or blogs about Body Language During Interviews

9. Be Confident

It’s time for the interview. All the research you have done and the efforts you have made have led you to this moment. Remember to be confident but not overconfident. When the interviewer asks if you have any questions, feel free to ask whatever you wish to know about the job opportunity or the organization. Even if you don’t, ask at least one question. End the interview on a good note by wishing them well with a smile on your face. 

10. Follow up

Follow up with the interviewer within 24hrs of your interview. Send an email saying that you are thankful for their time, for giving you the opportunity and that you are waiting to hear back from them. This will increase the chances of you actually hearing back from them. 

Well, there you go – the ultimate job search guide for you to find your dream job.