JOB VACANCY

JOB VACANCY

FIND A JOB

The more ways you try to find a job, the greate chance you have of succeedng.  Besides looking at advertised vacancies, you can get friends and acquaintances to help you out, or try contacting employers directly.

1)    Job vacandy ads

Job vacancies are advertised in many ways. Make sure you check for vacancies in several places, as some way be advertised in only one spot.

2)    Use the Internet

Many hob vacancies are listed online.

·         There are now many job vacancy websites. Some list vacancies for a variety of jobs, while others have job in specific industries, such as IT.

·         Many recruitment agencies use job vacancy websites, but also have job listings on their own websites.

·         Many industry organisations, such as professional bodies or industry training organisations, will have job listings.

·         If you are inteested in working at a certain business or a particular employer, keep an eye on their website. Most organisationns will list vacancies on their own website.

3)    Check daily and local newspaper

Major daily newspaper usually have one issue a week that features most of the job adverts. Papers with a weekend edition will generally have a large employment section too.

4)    Recruitment agencies

Recruitment agencies often advertise vacancies in newspapers or on their own website on behalf of employers. You will normally need to register with an agency before you can apply for the vacancy, but registration should be free, as recruitment companies get paid by employers. Recruitment agencies will often contact you about other jobs they think will suit you, which can be an effective way to access jobs that are not publicly advertised.

5)    Other places where jobs are advertised

·         Professional and industry journals

·         Career expos

6)    Contact employers directly

Contracting employers directly (sometimes called “cold-calling”) allows you to tap into the large number of jobs that are not advertised. Many of these jobs are filled by people who have friends, relatives or other contacts through the organisations.

7)    Preparing to contact employers

You may know already know which employers you want to contact. If you don’t, try looking on the Internet, the Yellow Pages and the business and job sections of newspapers to find employers you’d like to work for.

8)    Informational interviews

If you do get to meet an employer, you have a great opportunity to ask a range of questions, and show your interest in what they do.

9)    Use your networks to help you find vacancies

Friends, family, former colleagues – you never know who will have a job lead

The vast majority of job openings are never advertised; they’re filled by word of mouth. That’s why networking is the best way to find a job. Unfortunately, many job seekers are hesitant to take advantage of networking because they’re afraid of being seen as pushy, annoying, or self-serving. But networking isn’t about using other people or aggressively promoting yourself – it’s about building relationships.

10)Work out who can help

Talk to everyone you know, including people such as:

·         Family and friends

·         Neighbours

·         Previous employers and colleagues

·         People you play sport with

·         Local businesspeople.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t know many people. The people that you know might know other people who might know of a job opening.

If you can pick up the phone and call them for any reason, they are potential networking contacts.

Source:

Koryati. 2014. Module English 6. Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya