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Job search strategies - how to find jobs!
Whether you are looking for some work shadowing, work experience or a job, you will find that not all opportunities are advertised widely – if at all. You will need different strategies for looking for advertised and non-advertised opportunities.
In this section, we will show you how to use contacts to find opportunities and how to use sites like LinkedIn to make meaningful connections with employers. These strategies can also be used to obtain information to increase your knowledge of different career areas and routes into your desired sector.
Not all jobs are advertised in the same way
Specialist student and graduates jobsites, sector specific sites and professional body websites will help you narrow your search to the type of work and entry level you are looking for.
Some jobs will be advertised on national jobsites (but they won't necessarily all be of the same quality or looking for students/graduates).
Check recruiters' own websites, just remember that recruitment operates differently in different countries.
Some jobs especially part-time jobs may be advertised on a very local level. Just make sure you check the details carefully.
- Local community websites (facebook groups) or noticeboards, via LinkedIn and other social media.
- In shop or business windows / in store
- Word of mouth, via friends, family or contacts
Your main job hunting strategies are:
- Find an opportunity that is being advertised and apply for it. (high levels of competition)
- Be proactive: Look for jobs that are not advertised widely or at all. Find the hidden jobs!
Finding the hidden jobs
These jobs may not be advertised, but it doesnt mean they don't exist or there are no opportunities. Sometimes you need to ask the question and tell people what you have to offer.
- Networking: building and using your contacts and networks to find out about opportunities
- Creating a LinkedIn Profile and how to use it effectively
- Using social media and building your brand
- Making a speculative approach
Be safe
Take care when looking at vacancies or responding to approches on social media or via email offering opportunities. Unfortunately there are people and organisations who operate scams to trick you into giving them your personal details, money, or put you at risk in other ways.
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