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Thursday 29 August 2013
WORK HARD TO FIND WORK
WORK HARD TO FIND WORK
Sina Adelaja-Olowoake. SAO The Employment
Coach
The high
rate of unemployment around the world is no longer news. Everyday
millions of CV’s are sent to companies around the world with a view of landing
that much needed job. More than at any other time, statistics reveal
joblessness to be at its’ highest especially
amongst young people.
But despite the gloomy picture many people are
still able to secure employment. How are they able to do this despite the huge
odds against them?
1. PLAN. It is sad to note that most jobseekers do not
have any plan towards securing employment. Some are even at a loss as to where
to start or how to start their search. It
is advisable to have a plan. The first
thing this connotes is that you are serious about looking for a job. Your
individual plan must be tailored to your needs.
It might include how many times a week you want to devote to job search,
which locations you intend to search and what kind of jobs you want to look
for.
2. EVALUATE YOUR PLAN. It is good to have a plan but
even better if you evaluate your plan periodically. Make changes where
necessary. For example regularly update your CV including new changes. If
something in the original plan is no longer applicable edit appropriately.
3. NETWORK. Job recruitment companies and other known
establishments are good for helping to secure employment but these are not the
only avenues open to jobseekers. Lately there has been a rise in the use of
social media for the sole purpose of finding employment. Popular sites such as
Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Linkedin are now being used by jobseekers.
4. GO THE EXTRA MILE. How much are you willing to sacrifice to land the job of your dreams?
Are you willing to go the extra mile? Remember competition is stiff and only
those with the required “extras” will make it. You may have to forego luxuries
such as watching football on Saturday afternoons to attend Interview coaching
classes. Only you will determine how much you need the job by what you are able
to sacrifice.
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