It used to be
so easy, you’d
go through the
classified ads
for jobs that
matched your
profile, send
out your
resume to a bunch of companies and then
just wait for a call back.

Sometimes you might even have had a
contact to help you get your foot in the
door. Now things are are a bit different.
Companies are getting web-savvy; they’re
using social networking sites to pre-screen
candidates and 92% of recruiters use social
networking sites to find talent.
Read more: http://jobmating.com/how-to-use-the-web-to-get-a-new-job/

My tips for job seekers will be listed one by one on this thread:
Do Your Research
Before you go in for your interview, be sure
to research the company you are applying
to. By having an in depth understanding of
the company as well as some background
information on whoever is interviewing you,
you will come across as prepared and
interested in the company.

Practice Interviewing
Take time to practice interviewing before
you go in for an interview. Have a family
member or friend ask you the most
common interview questions so you can be
polished and know what you are going to
say ahead of time instead of winging it.

Come Prepared With Questions
At the end of any job interview, the
interviewer will ask you if you have any
questions for them. Make sure you have a
few questions to ask the interviewer. This
can be anything from “what do you like best
about your job?” to “how would you
describe the work atmosphere here?” By
asking a few questions, you show interest
in the interviewer and the company.

When in Doubt, Dress Up
If you aren’t sure what kind of dress is
expected of employees, be sure to go more
formal than informal. By dressing up, you
show that you are professional and that you
are taking the interview process seriously.

Be Flexible
When applying for jobs, be flexible about
where you apply. Don’t limit yourself to just
one city or one company. Keep an open
mind about all potential opportunities.

Keep Building Your Resume
While you apply for jobs, continue to build
your resume. Take on an internship,
volunteer, or take on a part time job. By
continuing to build your resume and
increase your skill set, you make yourself
more marketable to potential employers.

Figure Out Where You Are Going Wrong
If you aren’t landing any jobs, take a look at
where you are going wrong. If you aren’t
getting any interviews, go back over your
resume and spruce it up by getting more
experience or adding information to it. If
you are getting interviews but not jobs,
practice your interviewing skills so that you
can be more successful in your interviews
and potentially get job offers.

Utilize Your Network
Reach out to the people in your professional
network for their assistance in your job
hunt. Oftentimes when it comes to getting
hired, it’s not what you know but who you
know. So send along your resume and have
your contacts pass it along to anyone they
know at their HR department.

Don’t Rely Solely on the Internet
When searching for a job, don’t depend
solely on the Internet. Be sure to attend job
fairs, industry events, and utilize other
networking opportunities to get your
resume out there.

Have an Elevator Speech
An elevator speech is a 30 second spiel
about your experience and career goals.
Having an elevator speech is not only a great
way to quickly introduce yourself at
networking events but is also a good way to
answer the “tell me about yourself”
interview question.

Curtis10: Have an Elevator Speech
An elevator speech is a 30 second spiel
about your experience and career goals.
Having an elevator speech is not only a great
way to quickly introduce yourself at
networking events but is also a good way to
answer the “tell me about yourself”
interview question.

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Sign Up for LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a great way to get all of your
professional contacts in one place for
networking. Sign up for LinkedIn, add
everyone you know, and make sure to fill
out your profile completely. LinkedIn also
has a job search tool, so take advantage of
that.

Send Thank You Notes
After every interview, be sure to send thank
you notes to each person who interviewed
you. Sending a thank you note shows that
you appreciate the interviewer’s time and
gives you an advantage over candidates
who don’t send thank you notes.

Basic Interview Questions:
Tell me about yourself.
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
Why do you want this job?
Where would you like to be in your career
five years from now?
What's your ideal company?
What attracted you to this company?
Why should we hire you?
What did you like least about your last
job?
When were you most satisfied in your
job?
What can you do for us that other
candidates can't?
What were the responsibilities of your last
position?
Why are you leaving your present job?
What do you know about this industry?
What do you know about our company?
Are you willing to relocate?
Do you have any questions for me?