Apply For A Job By Putting Out Many Feelers
The best thing you can do to speed up your chance of finding the right job is to get your name out and do all you can to network.
Before you send out resumes, apply for a job or have interviews, you’ll want to let others know you need a job. If you network while you look for a job you will be surprised at the results you will obtain.
So, how exactly do you do that? Since there are several ways to do this, no one ever said that you can’t try them all. One way to get the word out is to start making phone calls and sending out emails to everyone you know.
This includes friends, family, former co-workers and employers, and people you know through organizations you belong to. Let everyone know you are looking for a job and ask them for support.
Kindly ask them to keep their eyes and ears open for opportunities. Ask them to let others know that you’re looking for a job. Ask them if they’d be willing to give you a good reference.
You should also be talking to everyone else about your job search your hair stylist, the counter person at the bakery, your Pharmacist, your child’s teacher. People have found jobs this way simply by talking to everyone they come into contact with about their job search.
Even if they can’t be of help providing a reference, they might be useful in other ways, such as knowing someone who has a job available.
The internet is also great to get the word out. Many social networks and professional networks such as Linkedin offer the opportunity to get yourself out there. The word gets around this way, and many people have found work by using the Internet to get the word out about their job hunt.
Local job fairs are a great place to showcase your skills and see who’s offering jobs. You could even join professional associations in your particular field. Try to connect with other people in the field you are interested in.
You can use all of these networking strategies at the same time, and in fact, you should. There is absolutely no rational reason why you should only try one at a time. Why waste time if you need a job? You should jump on all of these ideas to get the ball rolling immediately.
After the initial contacts have been established, follow up with them from time to time. Be grateful for their help, and remind them you are still looking and available.
Putting out your feelers to apply for a job can be a bit nerve-racking. Most of us don’t like to ask people for help. Just ask for people’s help in spreading your network. Definitely, make sure you let them know how much you appreciate their help. One of those contacts could open the door to the career of your dreams.
About the author: Karen Puckett writes about a variety of topics with a focus on skin care issues including melasma, hyperkeratosis and actinic keratosis.