Job-hunting Tips

From Alison Doyle
About.com Guide to Job Searching
http://jobsearch.about.com

How should you use the interview to find out if the job is right for you?

Interviews work both ways – the hiring manager wants to determine if you’re a strong candidate for the position and you need to determine if the job is a good fit for you.  Research the company ahead of time, then prepare some questions of your own to ask the interviewer:

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewquest2.htm

 

Does networking really work? How?

Networking does work.  It can help you when you’re job searching – your contacts can help you connect with employers and point you towards, often unadvertised, job openings.  When you’re building your career, networking can help you staying touch with your connections and can help you meet people who can help grow your career.

How important is the cover letter?

Writing a targeted and focused cover letter is essential. Your cover letter has only a few seconds to impress a hiring manager and if it’s not perfect you probably won’t get an interview. Taking the time to relate your specific qualifications for the job advertised is well worth the time you spend on it.