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What is typically the best way to find a job? Should I post my resume on a job search website, or go through an employment agency, or fill out a paper application in person, or apply on the company's website? I need to know the strategy that is most effective.
Yes to all of these. You should be filling out at least one application a day if you can. Also, practice interviewing. Look up questions that a possible employer might ask. Getting the interview is only the first step.
Don't forget to let everyone you know that you are actively looking for a new job in the field of your choice. You never know where your next 'connection' might arise.
Getting hired begins with you knowing what it is that you are looking for, followed by a visually, and contextually appealing resume, together with an enticing cover letter that will make the reader want to get to know more about you. In other words, you have to set yourself apart in some way. Interview prep, and practice are also very useful. But despite all the tools and resources on the web, be authentic.
What is typically the best way to find a job? Should I post my resume on a job search website, or go through an employment agency, or fill out a paper application in person, or apply on the company's website? I need to know the strategy that is most effective.
Going to an employment agency is not a bad idea since they have relationships with lot of employers in your area.
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You have to do everything with every options you have. Theres no one trick to solve this problem.
True, it takes a lot of effort. I would start by doing the research and find the companies that do the kind of work you are qualified for. Then go directly to their corporate websites, and most will have a jobs/careers page with openings posted. You can waste time and effort on many of the jobs posted on the job search sites, because they often require a certain time period for posts, and the job has already been filled when you apply. It's still worth it, because some jobs are at places that don't post jobs on their website. I don't know many places, if any, that still accept paper applications. You need to have a digital resume to upload to the websites.If you are interested in public agency work, most areas have a site that all of them use, such as this one that we use in addition to our website and Linkedin.
I passively let recruiters come to me based on my LinkedIn profile. I don't post my resume on sites - get too many farmers and garbage recruiters that blast every junk job they can find. Most companies don't even have paper applications anymore. Employment agencies will take 50% of your salary just for the privilege of cutting you a check every 2 weeks.
If recruiters won't come to you, your best bet is to scan Indeed and LinkedIn.
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