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Article #18: 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 preferred method is that of submitting
easily get a job? application for jobs advertise in
Imagine finishing your university studies newspapers, radio and other print media.
completely confident and prepared for the However, Over 67% of opportunities in any
job market--- country are not advertised in the above
Knowing all that will be required of you media. So you should be able to use a
as a job seeker. method that will help you to uncover the
Now I want you to imagine being 67% of unadvertised jobs. This method is
completely in control of the outcome of called Networking and is extensively
your job search activities and landing written about in many books including
the job of your dreams, which will make that written by me. In other words, To
you happy and nd too good to be true? easily get a job, you will need to use
After you read this short article, you more than two method of job searching.
will feel like your fears of never Faster results will be achieved when you
getting a job are almost completely use the four method of job searching.
solved, all you will have to do is to go 3. Not Being Specific:
out and get one. Most job seekers prolong their
Right off the butt, I want to tell you unemployment period because they lack
that getting a job is as easy as vision. They do not know what they want.
mastering the English alphabet. However, Though a few people have succeeded in
it makes me sad whenever I see a bright getting a job when they just requested
individual blundering his chances of for any job, the majority of applications
getting a job by committing mistakes that that request for any job will end up in
can be easily avoided. the dustbin, never to be seen again.
MYTH: Most job seekers think they can get You should not just apply for any job,
the job just because they're good at what ask for a particular Job. What Job Do I
they do. want? You should ask your self the
FACT: Wrong! The jobseeker that knows how question before you start hunting for the
to present his CV, use the CV to job. If you need help in reviewing your
effectively search for that job and how career plans you can get advice from
to act during an interview and answer 'Careers Service. These can be found at
questions well will get the job! most departments at the various schools,
So what does this imply, it implies that institutions and Universities. It is
the process of getting a job boils down important to have thought through the
to three things namely, Writing a good types of job/career you are seeking. This
CV, using the most effective job search will help you identify potential
methods and mastering the art of employers and target your applications by
interviews. What are the common mistakes presenting clearly what you have to
you are bound to commit as a job seeker? offer.
1. Writing a poor CV. 4. Minimal interview skills by the
These days employers often receive a lot candidate:
of CVs for advertised and not advertised Many job seekers I have worked on have
jobs. Jobs advertised in national papers confided in me that even though they
can often attract hundreds of applicants. eagerly wait for the interview
So your CV has to be just that little bit appointment to come in, they also hate
special to stand out if you want to the night proceeding to it. This is
obtain interviews. because they are not sure of what their
Your CV is a very important document; performance at the interviews will be.
with it rest your hopes and dreams for Answering job interviews is an art that
the future -that next step up the career is perfected with preparation, practice
ladder, a better position, more money, and repetition. However, job seekers make
new challenges, etc. Your CV therefore a mistake of coming for the interview
has to represent the best you have to unprepared and not knowing what to
offer if you do not want to miss out on expect.
that job you saw advertised or heard of Before you go for an interview, find out
which was 'perfect' for you. everything you can about the company by
However, most job seekers spend a lot of reading their annual report if they have
time, effort and some times money, to one. Re-read your application, thinking
write a very good CV. When they are through your own career and the questions
through with the writing bit, they then they might ask you. You should try to
make several copies, which they will anticipate the general questions which
attach to each and every Job application they will ask and also prepare some
they send out. This is a very grave questions to ask them.
mistake. You should never do this. Each To do well at the interview, you will
Job you apply for, you should send a need to convince the interviewer you are
customized CV. A CV that is tailored to technically qualified to do the job. You
the requirements of that particular will also need to show that you are
position. In the book titled How To sufficiently motivated to get the job
Easily Get Jobs-Interview Questions And done well and that you will fit in with
Their Right Answers Exposed, The four the company's organizational structure
different types of CVs are shown with and the team in which you will work.
guidelines on how to write each You should dress smartly for the
particular CV and when to submit which interview and should leave home earlier
CV. Plus the 15 thing that you should than you need to on the day of the
never include in your CV. interview - you may be delayed by traffic
If you have customized your CV but or for other reasons. Be courteous to all
doesn't seem to have the impact you employees of the company. At the
wanted and you're not getting many interview itself you must be positive
interviews, then you should consider the about yourself and your abilities - but
following mistakes you might be do not make a mistake to waffle.
committing: Are you aiming for jobs that In the book How To easily Get
you aren't qualified for? Does your CV Jobs-Interview Questions And Their Right
meet the requirements of an Answers Exposed, You are shown secret
advertisement? Are you older/younger than techniques, tactics and strategies that
the stated age range on the you should use to out perform your
advertisement? If you can see no reason completion and ACE any job interview. It
why you have been rejected then you has over 150 common questions asked at
should look again carefully at your CV, job interview, with the most excellent
as this must be the culprit. answer in response to the questions.
2. Using Poor Job Search strategies. These questions are a good resource for
Once you have prepared your CV you are any one preparing for any job interview.
ready to start looking for a job .In Well, those are some of the mistakes that
Uganda today, there are essentially four are committed during job seeking and I
ways to find a job. The mistake that most have shown you how you can avoid them so
graduate Job seekers do is to use only as to easily get a job.
one method of job hunting. There






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