the career book
CAREER ENHANCING TIPS
So you have written your cover letter and resumé, you have applied for the job and
maybe not been successful in gaining an interview. How do you get a ‘foot in the
door’ of the industry that you want to be in? How do you improve your chances of
employment? Maybe you don’t want to be employed, maybe you want to start your
own business! Here’s some ways to enhance your chances:
Understanding the ‘Hidden Job Market’
The following tips are very useful:
80 percent of new jobs are NOT advertised in
newspapers or on online job boards. ‘Word of mouth’
or opportunities you hear about through volunteering
with companies, are where most of the jobs are found.
Getting ‘a foot in the door’ is a term often used to
explain the importance of taking opportunities as they
arise to gain entry into jobs, whether it is your first job
or you are changing your career path.
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Networking
Using professional social media - LinkedIn
Volunteering
Developing your executive functioning
Fully researching your next occupation or industry
Gaining part-time employment in a related field
Undertaking an apprenticeship
Being mentored
3.82 Career tips and ideas – networking
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3.83 Benefits of networking
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3.84 What is LinkedIn?