 Ever wondered what job you’ll be doing in the next few years? Not too sure what to do or where to start? Well, don’t despair. Finding a job may not be the easiest thing in the world, however, regardless of which field you decide you want to go into, our quick job finding guide will set you on the way there. Some people say that finding a job is difficult, others say that choosing your job, is even more difficult and although there’s no easy way of finding and/or getting that job, there are certainly things that you can do to improve your chances. Different jobs are found in different places; and although this makes things a lot more complicated, it’s the price we pay for living in a society bursting with such a variety of exciting and fascinating jobs. For some people, deciding what they want to do in life is easier to do than others. This is understandable due to it being one of the biggest decisions of your life. However, money requirements and/or educational reasons may mean that you make this decision sooner rather than later; in which case, start thinking about this as soon as possible! Maybe look at what motivates you, or what gets you up in the morning. Whatever your decision, follow your heart; this may help you avoid getting stuck in a job you cannot stand. Once you’ve decided, the next step will be to put together a CV and/or portfolio tailored to that profession. Although a portfolio may only be necessary depending on the type of job you decide to pursue, a CV will always be essential. So this means doing your CV right. Try looking at examples of CV’s in your chosen field. Look at the types of layouts used, and the range of details included. Jobs in design, for instance, tend to allow more room for creativity in CV’s, whereas bosses looking for a new accountant may not be so welcoming to such manic use of creativity. For your portfolio, you’ll need to make it as attractive and as easy to view as possible. Employers may not be lazy but they certainly do like it when a job can be made easier, so if possible, display examples of work on a personal website. This would allow you to reduce costs as well as making your work readily available to any employer at anytime. Just make sure you keep it up-to-date and free from bugs. Once you’ve finished perfecting your CV and portfolio, it’ll be time to start job hunting. Once again, the way you do this will be specific to your career. This means, the Job Centre will not have all the answers. You’ll have to be persistent, pro-active and determined. We need to get out and about. Grab some directories, top-up your mobile and get ready to do some serious pestering (not too much though. For example, stalking = too much). Make some phone calls and more importantly make some visits. Employers find it more difficult saying no to your face than over the phone or through an email. Maybe you could even try giving them some of those puppy dog eyes…actually don’t do that. So let’s say you’ve been sending out your CV all over town and you’ve finally got a reply, this would mean that the next thing you’ll need to do is, panic! Only joking, that’s the last thing you need to do. The next thing you need to do is, congratulate yourself. Why? Well because someone has just seen your CV and decided that they want to see more. Well done! So now you have got a reply, the next move is to start preparing for the interview. Preparing for an interview means researching, researching and then taking a break…and then more researching. My point is you need to know what you’ve just applied for. Look at the company’s website, read relevant industry journals, check out their history and their potential future. Find out if it is a formal interview or an informal one. Suss out potential questions and then prepare some answers. If you need to bring in examples of your work, make sure it is ready to be shown and is in full working order. Now you’re all prepared, remember that it is not over yet. You still have to impress the employers at the interview. So here’s one thing to bear in mind, whenever you begin to feel nervous during your interview, just remember that they’ve asked you to the interview for a reason. They obviously liked what they saw and want to know more. Show them that you deserve to be sitting in front of them, selling your skills and capabilities to them.
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