Saturday, October 15, 2016

Job hunting is an art …..11 Steps

Job hunting is a lengthy process which consumes your time and energy.  It is again a new start from the scratch where you have to sell your experience and skills to the recruiter.  Here are some steps which need to be followed for successful job hunting.

Step -1 :  Think about what you want to do and how well your skills, experience , education are align with the expectation of the job which you are looking for.  If there is any latest skills updation requires in  your field, try to complete it.

Step-2 :  Develop your master CV in a professional manner.  Sign in or register in some job sites.

Step-3 : Show your presence in social media websites i.e. Facebook, Linkedin etc.  Nowadays,  Recruiter are verifying your details from these websites too.

Step-4 : Don’t send the generalized CV to everyone.  First read the JDs of the job for which you are thinking to apply and customize your CV and keep a record of this CV with you.

Step-5 :  Send an email for follow-up after two three days regarding receiving of your CV to them. Keep the email short and to the point.

Step -6 : If you get a call for interview, prepare well yourself.   Read the JDs once again and visit the company’s website thoroughly.

Step-7:  Reach the interview’s place well in time with professional attire.

Step-8 : Listen interviewer very carefully and answer the question – to –the point.

Step-9 : Do a follow-up after interview.

Step-10 : Keep yourself ready for accepting the offer or negotiating the perks etc.

Step -11 : Join the new company within agreed date(s).


Happy Job hunting….