How to get a new job i enjoy by JakeB

"Stick at it!"

How I did it: I thought about where I wanted to be long term and then made a shortlist of employers, with one at the very top. I checked their vacancies every day and made sure that I was ready when I got my foot in the door. Although I didn't succeed in my first application, I managed to get a place on my second.

Lessons & tips:

  • Check the vacancies every day and prepare your CV/application form in advance - tailor it to the job advertised to highlight your strengths.
  • Be enthusiastic at interview
  • Go the extra mile when researching the role so that you can show your interest at interview. For instance, be able to talk about recent news in that industry or organisation. Have relevant questions ready to ask
  • If the employer rejects you, but asks you to stay in touch - do drop them a short email to remind them a few weeks afterwards in case any other vacancies arise.
  • If you do go for a similar, yet different role - change your application slightly to demonstrate extra effort.
  • Don't give up!


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Nov 18, 2008, 10:32AM PST | 3 comments | 18 cheers


Comments:

RuthG lives.

Hurray!

You were very deliberate with this, & obviously it paid off. Well done!

Nov 18, 2008, 12:49PM PST | Thread | Respond to this 2 cheers

JakeB taking it up a level

Thanks Ruth

Thankfully it did pay off in the end.

Now I’ve just got to make sure that I stay there for the next five years plus!

Nov 18, 2008, 01:06PM PST | Thread | Respond to this

catattack is thankful baseball is right around the corner!

Boy, that is an awesome primer...

on how to apply for a job! I like what you say about persistence.

Nov 25, 2008, 04:07PM PST | Respond to this 2 cheers


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