the career book
LOOKING FOR WORK
Looking for a job requires a positive attitude and careful planning. Job hunting is a journey of
discovery that requires hard work and motivation to find employment.
You will feel much more confident approaching this
new phase if you have done some prior thinking and
preparation. Job searching is a process. Mastering this
process is a very important step to developing skills
in managing your own career. Here are four steps to
follow when looking for work:
Step 1: Preparing to look for work
• Think about what you are really interested in and your
overall career goals.
• Collect and organise all relevant information about your
skills, experience and attributes for a career portfolio.
• Find out what employers want.
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Step 2: Looking for a vacancy
Volunteering
• Know where to look for work.
• Plan your search systematically.
Volunteering is an excellent ‘foot in the door’ for many
job seekers offering opportunity to gain skills and work
experience which can then be added to your resumé.
Volunteering is particularly beneficial in some areas
such as, the Arts, working with animals or working in
the environment.
Step 3: Applying for positions
• Know how to apply for a job.
• Know how to prepare for an interview.
Step 4:
• Learn from each job application and interview.
• Think about what you could do differently next time.
Reference: Job Guide 2015
http://www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au
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