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Ways to Find Employment

Ways to Find Employment. Ways of Finding Work. Networking. Connecting with someone for help or advice on work. Employers would rather hire someone who has been recommended than a stranger WHO you know gets you in the door but it’s WHAT you know (experience, skills) that gets you the job

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Ways to Find Employment

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  1. Ways to Find Employment

  2. Ways of Finding Work

  3. Networking • Connecting with someone for help or advice on work. • Employers would rather hire someone who has been recommended than a stranger • WHO you know gets you in the door but it’s WHAT you know (experience, skills) that gets you the job • The bigger your network, the more doors will open for you.

  4. Telephoning/Cold Call • Calling a business to see if jobs are available • Prior to the call you should • Get information about the company • Write down what you are going to say • Ask to speak to a manager or Human Resources personnel • Identify yourself and your reason for calling • Ask if there are any job openings • Ask about available positions and how you can go about applying • If there are no openings ask if they know of future positions that might become available.

  5. Employment Agencies • Private job search firms • Pay a fee to the agency to find you a good match with an employer

  6. Classified Newspaper ads relating to employment opportunities, volunteer positions, etc. Job Fairs A place to seek out opportunities in the world of work. Can be hosted by one company in particular or several different businesses Applications and interviews may be done on the spot Usually lasts 1 – 2 days Advertisements

  7. Applying Directly • Personally visit the establishment and inquire about employment information • Speak with a manager or human resources personnel if possible • Leave contact information, resume, and fill out an application form.

  8. Applications (Paper and On-line) Applications tell an employer • How well you follow instructions • How careful and thorough you are • How well you hold a job • What you have achieved

  9. Tips for filling out an application form • Take the form home if possible and ask for 2 copies. • Read the form carefully before filling out any part of it. • Follow instructions carefully. • Use blue or black pen. • Answer every question. Use N/A as applicable. • Be specific about the position you are applying for. • Be neat and accurate, check spelling and grammar. • Include all necessary information

  10. Most Effective Job Hunting Methods • Applying in person 47% • Asking friends for job leads 34% • Asking relatives for leads 26% • Using employment firms 24% • Answering ads 23%

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