Are you out of a job? Are you bored, underpaid or generally dissatisfied with your present job? Only you can make the difference and change what ever it is that you are doing now. First of all, if you are out of a job, then you have more than ample time to look for a job. There is strength in numbers. The more resumes you send out, the more applications you fill out and submit, the more contacts you make by phone or in person, is the only way you will ultimately seek your goal. Resumes are absolutely essential in looking for a job. There are multiple sites on the internet that offer free templates for resumes. Look through these and find the most attractive layout for your specific work history. Keep in mind not to be too wordy when writing your resume. Employers sometimes look through hundreds of resumes. You want yours to stand out. Bullet point your qualifications and objectives. If you already have a job, you need to set time aside each day to send your resume out and scan the want ads. Be specific when you give your present job information regarding contact information with your present employer. You don't want to lose your present income because you are looking for a change. If you are filling out an application furnished by your prospective employer, make sure that you complete it in its' entirety. Incompletion indicates laziness and no one wants a lazy employee. Additionally, make sure what you write is neat and legible. Don't scratch out if you make an error. Take it slow and you should not have any errors. Above all, remain honest. Don't state that you type 80 words a minute if you only type 20 words a minute. False information on your application or resume will catch up with you. If you are not sure what you really want to do, I suggest taking short courses on what you think you are interested in. This will save you a lot of time and anguish in your future job prospecting. |
