Strategies for an Effective Job Search to Get You the Job or Career You want
The process of finding a job can be difficult, exhausting and time-consuming. Every day, countless people go out into the world looking for work. It takes hours of Googling, answering ads and filling out applications to even get an interview. But what if there were some steps to follow that would help you find employment faster? That’s why we wrote this post today. Here are some strategies for an effective job search: write a cover letter with specific examples about your skills; keep your resume updated; research employers online using tools like Glassdoor and Indeed; actively ask people you know for referrals or tips on where to find jobs. Good luck with your job search!
Title: How to find a good temp job, part 1: Using networking as your main resource for jobs.
Article link: http://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/finding-a-good-temp-job-part-1
Item 1 of 3: Put yourself in the recruiter or employer's position and think about why they'd want to call you. You can easily find out how companies are looking for their workers by going on the company website and seeing where they post their ads, what their selection criteria are, etc. For example, a tech company might want people who have experience in Java programming or Visual Basic etc. When you meet someone from a company at a networking event, ask them why they are interested in hiring you and see if their answer is what you would expect. If it's not, ask them about the job and see if it's the kind of thing that interests you. Have a conversation instead of just listening to what they say.
Title: How to find a good temp job, part 2: Make connections in your community.
Article link: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/finding-a-good-temp-job-part-2
Item 1 of 3: If you want to find a good temp job, the best place to start is in your local community. Often, you can use this network to find work when you don't know anyone with the right skills. You'll also find out how much money it's going to take to feed your family and whether or not your commute will involve a lot of driving. If you have a spouse or significant other, talk with them and see if they have any contacts who would be willing to give you a call about working for specific companies that might be hiring for the positions that match what you're looking for. Don't go to networking events hoping that you'll find jobs. Plan ahead and talk to people who are in a similar position as you so that they can give you the information you need to make an informed decision about whether or not the job sounds right for you.
Title: How to find a good temp job, part 3: Consider setting up a LinkedIn profile.
Article link: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/finding-a-good-temp-job-part-3
Item 1 of 3: Use LinkedIn to find good temp jobs. As you scroll through the jobs on any given site, look for offers that have been posted from companies that have a link to LinkedIn. This is an easy way to find out what they are looking for in terms of skills and experience. For example, a company might post an ad saying "Accountant wanted; We need someone with experience who can help us with our payroll processing." If you don't see such a notice on the ad, you can still go ahead and apply for the job using your résumé and cover letter. You may also want to consider creating a LinkedIn profile that describes your skills and experience with specific examples. Weigh in on the top post of LinkedIn for the company you are interested in.
Title: How to find a good temp job, part 4: Become active on Kijiji.
Article link: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/finding-a-good-temp-job-part-4
Item 1 of 3: Visit Kijiji, which is Canada's version of CraigsList, and get started researching companies that might be hiring for certain positions or industries. You can also visit the websites of local newspapers to see how job ads are posted for the positions that you are interested in. Once you find a listing that matches your interests, write down the name of the employer and their contact information. Then do some research on the company using Google or other tools like Glassdoor. Researching a company before applying will help you demonstrate your knowledge of their industry if they call you for an interview.
Title: How to find a good temp job, part 5: Use social media to investigate companies and find jobs.
Article link: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/finding-a-good-temp-job-part-5
Item 1 of 3: Research employers on social media, including LinkedIn and Twitter. You can also search for the names of companies with the word "review" to find out what people are saying about the company on third party sites. This helps you get a better idea of what it might be like to work for them. It will also help you to understand how they address complaints from their customers, which can be very useful in getting an idea about how they address issues with their employees.
Title: How to find a good temp job, part 6: Make sure your cover letter is tailored and effective.
Article link: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/finding-a-good-temp-job-part-6
Item 1 of 3: To help you land that coveted job as a temp, make sure your cover letter demonstrates that you have the skills and experience that the employer is looking for. Often, employers will have something on their website about what they're looking for in terms of applicants, so use this to your advantage. You can also find articles about how to write a cover letter or search for tips on job search sites like Monster, which is the site for which we are writing these articles on finding good temp jobs.
Title: How to find a good temp job, part 7: Contact someone from the company before you apply.
Article link: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/finding-a-good-temp-job-part-7
Item 1 of 3: It's much easier to get an interview if you can show the employer that you have some interest in the position before you apply. You can do this by either looking on their website for information about open positions, or by reaching out to them via LinkedIn or email and asking if they're hiring for the type of position or industry in which you specialize.
Conclusion:
The search for good temp jobs requires patience, effort and a willingness to ask questions and respectfully listen to the responses. Following these tips will help you get a job, but you will also have to be willing to put in the effort necessary to make yourself an attractive candidate.
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