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Article #182: HOW TO EASILY GET A JOB: The Common Mistakes Made By A Job Seeker.

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Would you like to learn how you can application for jobs advertise in
easily get a job? newspapers, radio and other print media.
Imagine finishing your university studies However, Over 67% of opportunities in any
completely confident and prepared for the country are not advertised in the above
job market--- media. So you should be able to use a
Knowing all that will be required of you method that will help you to uncover the
as a job seeker. 67% of unadvertised jobs. This method is
Now I want you to imagine being called ?Networking? and is extensively
completely in control of the outcome of written about in many books including
your job search activities and landing that written by me. In other words, To
the job of your dreams, which will make easily get a job, you will need to use
you happy and comfortable...Sound too more than two method of job searching.
good to be true? Faster results will be achieved when you
After you read this short article, you use the four method of job searching.
will feel like your fears of never 3. Not Being Specific:
getting a job after graduation are almost Most job seekers prolong their
completely solved, all you will have to unemployment period because they lack
do is to read hard and graduate as soon vision. They do not know what they want.
as possible. Though a few people have succeeded in
Right off the butt, I want to tell you getting a job when they just requested
that getting a job is as easy as for any job, the majority of applications
mastering the English alphabet. However, that request for any job will end up in
it makes me sad whenever I see a bright the dustbin, never to be seen again.
individual blundering his chances of You should not just apply for any job,
getting a job by committing mistakes that ask for a particular Job. ?What Job Do I
can be easily avoided. want?? You should ask your self the
MYTH: Most job seekers think they can question before you start hunting for the
get the job just because they're good at job. If you need help in reviewing your
what they do. career plans you can get advice from
FACT: Wrong! The jobseeker that knows 'Careers Service. These can be found at
how to present his CV, use the CV to most departments at the various schools,
effectively search for that job and how institutions and Universities. It is
to act during an interview and answer important to have thought through the
questions well will get the job! types of job/career you are seeking. This
So what does this imply, it implies that will help you identify potential
the process of getting a job boils down employers and target your applications by
to three things namely, Writing a good presenting clearly what you have to
CV, using the most effective job search offer.
methods and mastering the art of 4. Minimal interview skills by the
interviews. What are the common mistakes candidate:
you are bound to commit as a job seeker? Many job seekers I have worked on have
1. Writing a poor CV. confided in me that even though they
These days' employers often receive a lot eagerly wait for the interview
of CVs for advertised and not advertised appointment to come in, they also hate
jobs. Jobs advertisedin national papers the night proceeding to it. This is
can often attract hundreds of applicants. because they are not sure of what their
So your CV has to be just that little bit performance at the interviews will be.
special to stand out if you want to Answering job interviews is an art that
obtain interviews. is perfected with preparation, practice
Your CV is a very important document; and repetition. However, job seekers make
with it rest your hopes and dreams for a mistake of coming for the interview
the future -that next step up the career unprepared and not knowing what to
ladder, a better position, more money, expect.
new challenges, etc. Your CV therefore Before you go for an interview, find out
has to represent the best you have to everything you can about the company by
offer if you do not want to miss out on reading their annual report if they have
that job you saw advertised or heard of one. Re-read your application, thinking
which was 'perfect' for you. through your own career and the questions
However, most job seekers spend a lot of they might ask you. You should try to
time, effort and some times money, to anticipate the general questions which
write a very good CV. When they are they will ask and also prepare some
through with the writing bit, they then questions to ask them.
make several copies, which they will To do well at the interview, you will
attach to each and every Job application need to convince the interviewer you are
they send out. This is a very grave technically qualified to do the job. You
mistake. You should never do this. Each will also need to show that you are
Job you apply for, you should send a sufficiently motivated to get the job
customized CV. A CV that is tailored to done well and that you will fit in with
the requirements of that particular the company's organizational structure
position. In the book titled ?How To and the team in which you will work.
Easily Get Jobs-Interview Questions And You should dress smartly for the
Their Right Answers Exposed?, The four interview and should leave home earlier
different types of CVs are shown with than you need to on the day of the
guidelines on how to write each interview - you may be delayed by traffic
particular CV and when to submit which or for other reasons. Be courteous to all
CV. Plus the 15 thing that you should employees of the company. At the
never include in your CV. interview itself you must be positive
If you have customized your CV but about yourself and your abilities - but
doesn't seem to have the impact you do not make a mistake to waffle.
wanted and you're not getting many In the book ?How To easily Get
interviews, then you should consider the Jobs-Interview Questions And Their Right
following mistakes you might be Answers Exposed?, You are shown secret
committing: Are you aiming for jobs that techniques, tactics and strategies that
you aren't qualified for? Does your CV you should use to out perform your
meet the requirements of an completion and ACE any job interview. It
advertisement? Are you older/younger than has over 150 common questions asked at
the stated age range on the job interview, with the most excellent
advertisement? If you can see no reason answer in response to the questions.
why you have been rejected then you These questions are a good resource for
should look again carefully at your CV, any one preparing for any job interview.
as this must be the culprit. Well, those are some of the mistakes that
2. Using Poor Job Search strategies. are committed during job seeking and I
Once you have prepared your CV you are have shown you how you can avoid them so
ready to start looking for a job .In as to easily get a job. For even more
Uganda today, there are essentially four information, I recommend that you get
ways to find a job. The mistake that most your self a copy of the Book titled? How
graduate Job seekers do is to use only To Easily Get Jobs-Interview Questions
one method of job hunting. There And Their Right Answers Exposed?
preferred method is that of submitting






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