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| Q: |
How
soon can I find a job? |
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This is the one of the most asked questions
from job seekers. Unfortunately, the answer is “no one really
knows”. It depends on many factors. However, the potential
job seeker should:
Be flexible!
Prioritize your wants and needs - determine what is most important
for you - salary or location or job satisfaction, etc. Then be flexible
for other, less important factors.
Be proactive!
You cannot wait for the perfect job to find you. You need to search
for jobs through a variety of potential sources: the internet, newspapers,
job fairs, employment agencies, friends & family, alumni contacts,
former co-workers and bosses, etc.
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| Q: |
Should
I use a professional resume writing service? |
| A: |
JEMI would be happy
to review your resume and advise you on how to tailor it for a specific
position, or for a more general career category. However, you should
at least start your own resume. The reason for this is that each resume
is different, just as each person is different. Resume writing is
an excellent tool for self-assessment and a good reality check.
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| Q: |
Can
I send my “Thank You note” to my prospective employer via
email? |
| A: |
While email is not as personal as a note written on
stationery, almost everyone is using email these days. Whether you
send an email or “snail mail”, make sure that you send a
“thank you” within 24 hours from the meeting, and don’t
forget to send one to everyone you met.
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| Q: |
I’ve
been trying everything I could possible can to find my job but I still
have not yet found one. What else can I do? I am getting very desperate.
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| A: |
JEMI would be happy
to consult with you and help you to target your most critical requirements
for a new position or career. Also, remember to:
Be healthy! Try
to eat balanced meals and maintain a regular exercise program. Don’t
forget to give yourself a break sometimes. Give yourself rewards once
in a while, especially when you achieve a goal in your search process.
Have trust and faith in yourself!
Remember that no matter what caused you to enter the job search environment,
this is an opportunity.
It’s the opportunity
to look into different professions which you always wanted, but didn’t
have the time to research. It could be that the job you just left
was not the right one for you. It’s also the opportunity
to take an extended travel or take some classes to help you to find
your next job.
Use your time and energy wisely. A reward is waiting for you at the
end of the journey.
Let JEMI help
you!
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