Six of the Best Places to Search for a Great Job
Searching for a job is hard work. Some in fact say, 'the hardest part of the job is finding it'. A brash statement to make but in all seriousness, it's a tough job market out there. Aside from knowing what job to look for you need to know where the right places are to look for jobs.
By applying both direct and indirect methods to your job search you can be sure you are looking in all the right places to find your dream job. Knowing all the right places, and where they are, will assist you several ways. This knowledge will speed up your job search process and improve the quality of your job prospects. The whereabouts of these jobs are one thing but did I hear you say you were looking for a 'really great' job? Look no further, Jobs.co.za reveals all the right places for job seekers to find terrific jobs. Here are six great places to find job vacancies:
1. Job Boards.
Job boards (or job portals) provide you with a worldwide platform to market your CV on the internet. An online job portal such as Jobs.co.za provides a job seeker with limitless access to job vacancies. Marketing your CV online means; exposing your skills and career market offering to every internet user looking to recruit. By posting your CV on an online job portal and searching the hundreds of job vacancies advertised you can be sure you're in one of the best spots to find a great job.
2. Newspaper Job Sections.
Job classifieds adverts are of course found in local and national job classified sections of newspapers. As these are classified ads, they are limited by space. Newspaper ad's often lack detail and are vague in nature. Keep in mind that with poor information it is more difficult to tailor your CV application and CV cover letter. While this is so, newspaper job ads are still one of the most popular methods of job advertising in South Africa and should never be ignored.
3. Networks and Social Media Marketing.
Networking is a vital facet to make use of when searching for a job. The saying, 'It's not about what you know but who you know' rings true. Ok, so maybe not quite as drastic, but in truth the larger and more interlinked your career network the greater the career prospects. Meet and greet with relevant industry contacts in order to market yourself and make an impression. These days, networking is by no means limited to rare one on one interaction. With Web 2.0 steering the World Wide Web, social networking websites and social media websites are becoming a reliable source for finding job vacancies.
4. Keep Your Ear to the Ground.
Word of mouth job referrals is possibly one of the most successful ways employers fill their job vacancies. This method of job search is very closely interlinked with networking and building your career contact list. If you fail to network you will not become savvy to possible career prospects and opportunities within your industry. It is by word of mouth that 'higher ranking' or better quality positions are tendered. Pay close attention to 'talk' within the industry and be sure to nurture your career networks in order to learn of available job vacancies.
5. Market Your CV
While this is not a direct job search, it is a method used when searching for a job. Direct marketing is literally marketing yourself directly to a company you would like to work for. This is not an invite to spam all the top companies in the country asking for work. By direct marketing I am referring to the subtle suggestion and convenient delivery of job seeker availability. Direct marketing is a means of job search that is based on calculated information. Consider the companies and industries you are interested in working with. Look at their Corporate websites for advertised career opportunities and contact their HR department to find out of any available posts. When approaching a fancied company, be sure to have researched information regarding the company and what value you can offer the organisation. Even if there are no available job posts at the time, often employers, impressed by your approach may consider creating a position just to ensure your recruitment.
6. Recruitment Agents.
A recruitment consultancy (also referred to as placement or employment agencies) is a terrific place to look for jobs. A recruitment agency acts as the middle man between the job seeker and the employer. Job seekers will contact recruitment agencies looking for available positions to fill. Should the job seeker's skill match the requirements described by the employer in the job specification, the recruiter will co-ordinate an interview for the two parties to meet. The recruiter earns a commission (as a referral fee) from the employer based on the salary value of the candidate that has been placed.
With a variety of job search resources at hand, it's important that you select job search options that will prove most successful for you. There are some great jobs to be found just by knowing where to look. Don't exhaust your resources on job search options that don't work, after all, your career deserves nothing but the best.
