Looking for a job?

It doesn’t matter if you are a student or seasoned professional looking for work. The same principles apply and it requires discipline and a positive attitude.

Work out what excites you and what doesn’t

Write down what would be your ideal job and then write down the skills/qualifications you have to prove you can do that job. If you get stuck on this search for your job via CareerOne.com.au or other online jobs site to help you define the type of job that excites you.

Find companies you would love to work for

Think about your favourite brands or companies that are industry innovators. Maybe you want to work for a company that offers flexibility. To help you find the company you want to work for view the following sources:
http://www.brw.com.au/lists
http://www.greatplacetowork.com.au/best-companies/best-places-to-work-in-australia

Write your resume

Now that you have a better understanding of the type of job and company you want to work for, you need to write your resume with these two things in mind. If you are not confident in writing your Resume yourself and need assistance, I strongly recommend you get some help.

Prepare your job search strategy

Ok, so with your list of companies you want to work for, start linking people you know who work there now or have worked there in the past. Don’t forget to ask your network if they know anyone who works there to introduce you. With this list start emailing, calling or having coffee’s with people to tell them about your skills and if they know of any opportunities in your field that they could introduce you to.

You should also use recruitment agencies too as they have contacts into many companies across industries and can help you find the right role for you. To find a list of recruitment agencies relevant to your industry and/or area of focus do a google search on recruitment agency Sydney or Victoria etc,.

Don’t forget to search on employment websites like CareerOne.com.au where you’ll find positions being advertised in your industry/occupation by recruitment agents and small, medium and large companies.

Tailor your resume and cover letter for every position

Don’t assume you can apply for positions with the same resume and cover letter. Every job description and/or application process will have a different set of criteria the employer is asking for. While you have a master copy of your resume and cover letter you will need to go through and tweak it here and there to bring forward the relevant skills/qualifications and experience the employer or recruiter is asking for.

Apply with confidence

Here’s the easy part. Start sending your resume and cover letter off to your network and positions you’ve seen advertised in the paper and online. Your due diligence in understanding what you want and mapping out who you can deliver value too will pay off