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 Rx For a Job Search

Job hunting is the worst. But with the right mix of preparation, networking, and faith, you'll be able to find your perfect career in no time.

To start off, it's important for you to know what you're looking for before going out on any interviews or starting any job hunts. The more you know about what kind of position will suit your skillset — and please note that this usually isn't your first choice — can help save time as well as cut down on frustration and disappointment.

There are a lot of different sources for finding out about potential jobs, so I'll briefly go over each one of them.

First off, you can start with the ol' internet search. Typing things like "jobs in [your city]" or "entry-level jobs in [your city]" into a search engine will help narrow down your options and should give you plenty of leads for finding out about potential employers and positions. It's also important to check out websites that cater specifically to your field; if you're looking for something entry level, find out if there's a website or organizations dedicated to helping entry-level workers in that industry find work.

Second, you should start looking for contacts — people who might have connections in the industry or employers who are currently hiring. This could be a family member, a friend, a teacher, or basically anybody else that you can think of. Most of all, it's important to find out if any of your contacts actually have jobs available at the moment; if they do and you're qualified for them, it's definitely worth asking about their availability.

Finally is networking. If you're looking for a specific kind of job, it's always a good idea to ask people for advice. Ask your family, your friends or classmates — people who might know someone who works in your field. Don't forget about going over to that bookstore or lab and asking the employees something along the lines of "Do you know anyone looking for a [job title]?" Chances are they'll haveheard of some great people that way.

And if you've been out on interviews and still haven't gotten what you hoped for, there's always one last thing: keep trying! There are thousands & thousands of job openings within all different industries, so don't give up hope. The worst that can happen is that you don't get the job, but in almost all cases, this will be counterbalanced by the fact that you didn't even have to go through the interview process.

Now that you've got a good idea of what to do and how to do it, it's time to get started.

First off, try looking into your career path in-depth. Usually there's more than one way to get where you want; if your goal is research analysis, it doesn't mean you can't apply for jobs as a lab technician or something else that is related but not directly related. The same goes for if you're trying to get into university; you don't have to stay in engineering after high school. If there are any fields that interest you, do your research in those areas and read up on what it takes to get started. That said, don't spend too much time planning on a career path — what's important is finding something that will be a step in your direction.

If you haven't found out anything about the position yet and you have some time on your hands, ask around about it (or show up at their office and ask them!). It's always a good idea to make it clear that you're applying for the position, but if you're still unsure and would like some more information, go ask. They'll probably be impressed if they notice that you've taken the initiative to come in and see them, so make sure to keep up a positive attitude.

If you don't have time on your hands, no problem — just make sure you know what kind of information they want from an applicant before going in. It'll save you from answering questions about things you don't know about but might be asked about anyway.

One last thing — it's always a good idea to practice beforehand. Spend some time thinking about what you're going to say and how you'll say it. Practice in front of a mirror if need be; it's better to do that than start sweating the moment you see them.

The most important thing is to remember this: job hunting is an incredibly stressful thing, with lots of ups and downs, but don't let that get you down! Especially with the help of these tips, there's a good chance that you'll have something new within no time. Good luck!

Carolyn Bowerman has been trying to find work for three years now, but unfortunately she hasn't gotten very far yet. She's hoping that the tips she found here will help her land a job, or at least get her to the next stage of trying.

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