[wonderfulb]

Can someone help me with some tips about today job market

[shygrneyzs]

What kind of job are you looking for? What kind of skills do you have? What is your education? What are your goals? Do you have preferences as to location of your job? Are you opposed to shift work, working on weekends and holidays? What are your people skills? What are some of your personal habits - as in, do you sleep in as opposed to getting up early, are you conscientious, have a good work ethic, etc.

I do not know where you are from, but in the U.S. you can go to your local Job Service and receive pre employement testing - free. Also Job Service counselors can help with the interview tips, filling out applications, developing a resume, and all kinds of things.

Good luck. The help is out there.

[twincity]

[QUOTE=shygrneyzs]What kind of job are you looking for? What kind of skills do you have? What is your education? What are your goals? Do you have preferences as to location of your job? Are you opposed to shift work, working on weekends and holidays? What are your people skills? What are some of your personal habits - as in, do you sleep in as opposed to getting up early, are you conscientious, have a good work ethic, etc.

I do not know where you are from, but in the U.S. you can go to your local Job Service and receive pre employement testing - free. Also Job Service counselors can help with the interview tips, filling out applications, developing a resume, and all kinds of things.

Good luck. The help is out there.[/QUOTE=twincity]
I hope I'm doing this right by answering like this. Thank you for your help. The respond you gave will give me a place to start. I'm excited to start my resume' Thank you again!

[emmafish]

Tips for Job Hunting in Today’s Market.

[emmafish]

Tips for Job Hunting in Today's Market.

[mwoman28]

Can someone help me with some tips about today job market

Some useful tips in today's job hunting market are writing or submitting a good resume. Also be on top of everything don't be afraid to call an employer where you've put an application several times a day. Have good communication skills and when the application asks why did you leave your last job don't be afraid to put the supervisor was a total quack!

[Clough]

I know that the original poster's question is a little dated by now. But, the question about tips is probably one that will go on for some time. So, I would like to propose what was posted on the following site just a little while ago.

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/job-hu...light=job+tips

These are just some from Top tips for job hunting | Jobsadvice default | Jobs Editorial

Here are some from Great Britain. A Curriculum Vitae is basically a resume, but maybe with a little more added to it.

"Top tips for job hunting

In today's competitive job market you need to be one step ahead. From writing the perfect CV to developing your IT skills, our guide tells you how to find the job you want

Monday October 7, 2002

Guardian Unlimited

Your Curriculum Vitae

Your CV is the first step in marketing yourself to potential employers. Many companies receive hundreds of applications, so it is vital that yours stands out from the crowd. Research shows that 50% of employers say design is the most important factor in making a CV eye-catching. When asked what would make them reject a CV, half said lack of relevant experience and a third said poor layout. Spelling mistakes and excessively long CVs were also cited. Janet McGlaughlin, a director at recruitment agency Pertemps that carried out the survey, offers the following advice on writing CVs.

1. Keep it short and simple. A CV should be no more than two pages. The information should be laid out clearly so it can be read at a glance.

2. Always tailor your CV to the job. Employers hate irrelevant information so never send a round robin CV. Read the job description and person specification carefully and be selective about the information you include.

3. Write about your achievements, but don't mention anything you are not too good at. Sell yourself, but be honest and factual. You will be asked to talk in more detail in an interview.

4. Never send a CV without checking your spelling and grammar. Don't rely on computer spellchecks, check it yourself or get a friend to help. Think about the employer's reaction if you have not even bothered to check your CV.

5. There is no such thing as a 100% perfect CV. It is down to the individuals who read it to decide what is important in a CV. They will have their likes, dislikes and preferences, which cannot be predicted. Don't forget that a CV is only the first stage in the job-seeking process. Its role is to promote you and win an interview.

Using a recruitment consultant

Recruitment consultancies are the most popular way of finding a permanent job. The Gordon Yates/Guardian annual survey shows that 87% of companies and 89% of candidates use an agency. Richard Grace, MD at London-based recruitment consultants Gordon Yates, explains how to get the most out of an agency and how to build your skills base.

The right agency can:

1. Introduce you to a much wider range of job opportunities than would be available to you if you were going it alone.

2. Help you to select the right opportunities so that you don't waste time chasing down blind alleys.

3. Brief you so that you arrive at interviews already knowing a lot about the company and the job on offer. You should take your interview with your selected agency as seriously as a job interview. The consultant you meet has the potential to move mountains on your behalf - if they believe in you.

Thereafter, try to nurture a sense of partnership with your consultant:

1. Prepare carefully for any interview arranged for you. Take note of the briefing your consultant gives you about the company, and carry out your own research.

2. Be punctual for your interview.

3. After your interview, give feedback to your consultant as promptly as possible.

4. Be receptive to your consultant's feedback. Finding the right job is a step-by-step process.

5. Keep your consultant informed of any changes to your skills, search criteria, contact details, holidays and so on.

6. Take advantage of any computer training facilities offered by the agency to develop your skills.

Does your skill set match the needs of today's job market?

Today's job market is very competitive, but there are always great jobs out there. So more than ever, you really need to make sure your skills match employers' needs.

IT skills

1. Word, Excel and PowerPoint still dominate. In the past it was sufficient to be able to use these to a reasonable level, but today's employers expect more. Each of these packages has immense potential, and there is a strong demand for people who can really exploit their features to the full, especially in the case of PowerPoint.

2. Internet and website skills continue to grow in importance. The ability to use the web to access information is essential. The ability to contribute to website design and management can also be a key asset, particularly in smaller companies.

3. Other popular office packages include Access (database software), Sage (accounting software) and a wide range of graphics packages such as Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro. All of the above are potential job winners. Wherever you can, whenever you can, get as much training as possible and then use your newly won skills to consolidate the training.

Other skills

The top five attributes listed as essential by today's employers are:
1. Good communication skills
2. Good written English
3. Common sense
4. A positive attitude
5. Flexibility

Hone your PC skills, communication skills and written English, but don't forget the importance of that positive attitude either."

[ANTHEA]

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