Introduction
The job market competitiveness has increased in the recent past due to the ever increasing population and education institutions. Most employees have substituted the human resources with machines to reduce the cost of production for their enterprises locking out people to work in this organization. Globalization has also contributed significantly in many countries. Institutions of higher education release huge numbers of graduates to the market that remains static in the job market. Job search is a challenging adventure for fresh graduates in the market. Necessary training should be offered in this job seekers from opportunity identification, application and interview tips as we change the mentality from job seeking to job creation. There are several steps that are job seekers should follow to be successful in job acquisition.
Job seekers need to do a bit of research in the fields of interest. These can be done in career advice websites which are numerous and gives insight on the current opportunities available in the job market.
The job seekers should have clear ideas on their interested industries to work in before they start the searching. There are books that also provide the employment information such as the high-tech jobs and careers choice encyclopedia. Once the job seekers identify the industry of interest in the job market, it is worth to get a professional currently working in the industry for mentorship. These should start right from the college and is important to create a network that is critical in job search success.
This interaction will help the job seekers to get essential information regarding their fields of work such as job descriptions, personal strengths in that field and job opportunities in the company.
Digging out relevant information about the company.
It is prudent to identify the possible employment opportunities in the field of interest. These will include their locations, employees, products, services and products and titles of the company officers. Company material that provides this information is the career guides, career directories and their official websites.
Research the company.
Extensive research on potential employees is paramount. These will equip the job seeker with the necessary information regarding the company that might be asked during the interview. Ones should assess the recent annual reports, personnel and policy guidelines, stock reports and employees both current and former.
This thorough examination helps the job seekers to measure their suitability in this organization. These will help the job seekers to determine whether to apply a job in case of future job openings.
Internet search of the job.
Web search is a valuable tool for job seekers to assist them in information gathering. There are numerous online forums and career sites that have vast information to help job seekers. Graduate forums and employment listing websites are some of the sites that job seekers should constantly visit. Job search sites offer advises on CV writing, recent job openings, advices and job seekers information. Some companies also advocate online applications.
Job application.
- Cover letter.
Most company’s guidelines on job application involve sending cover letters, Resume, and testimonials and these are determinants in the shortlisting process. They should be clear, brief and capture the attention of the reader. One must write a letter or a resume that stands out among thousands that are sent for consideration. Basic writing guidelines should be adhered whether the submission is through emails or hard copies
A cover letter should sell the applicant and show him as the candidate of choice with no room for errors. Articulation and framing of the letter should capture the attention of the readers. Clarity without gimmicks and use of a language that easy to understand should guide the writing.
- Resume.
The resume should accompany the cover letter which should emphasize on education and professional strengths of the applicant. The arrangement and font used should be eye catching and short, but long enough to serve its purpose.
