Some job hunting tips and hints.

I thought I would share these tips I have about searching for a job with you. If you have any other tips, please leave them in the comments section below.

Try to spend a little time each day on searching for a job.  Even if you spend half an hour each day searching for a job, you are more likely to find something than by spending a lot longer on just one day. Of course, how much time you spend is down to you, but I would recommend spreading it over the week.

Be prepared to expand your job search into other industries. If your previous work history is in one industry, and there is a lack of that type of work available try applying for jobs in different industries. Although it may not be the line of work you are particularly interested in, once you are working you can look for a job in your ideal industry. Only apply for suitable jobs. Even if you are looking at jobs outside of your normal criteria, it is a waste of time to apply for jobs you are not qualified to do. Be honest about the job you are thinking of applying for. If you are under qualified or feel you couldn't cope doing a job, don't apply for it. Going for an interview not only wastes your time, it wastes the time of an employer.

Make sure you are available to be contacted.  Make sure you keep your mobile phone recharged so that potential employers can contact you. Also remember to check your email regularly.

Keep your CV up to date.  Make sure it has all of your latest employment history on it, has your current contact details and has been triple checked for spelling errors and typo's.

Keep yourself motivated.  This can be difficult when you receive either no feedback to applications, or you are only receiving rejections. Try not to dwell on the lack of response / negative responses. Once you have applied for a job, don't sit and worry about the company getting back to you, spend your time concentrate on continuing searching for other jobs. If you receive a rejection letter, it's their loss and not yours!

Keep track of where you have applied. If you do this, you will know if you have applied for a job before, and save yourself time and effort for applying for the same job twice. It also stops you from looking unprofessional and disorganised.

Treat your self from time to time! Don't forget to do something nice every now and again to reward yourself for your hard work searching for a job. This will help take the boredom and negativity out of job searching!

Good luck searching for a job! If you have any tips you think should be included, please leave your comments below. - TheLittlerich