These are the most effective Job Hunting Tips for freshers :
Explore options for work beyond a 60 mile radius
More than any other objection, I hear job seekers talk about the fact that they can’t relocate their families. Ludicrous. No one says you have to move your family. No one even said you had to relocate yourself. In today’s world, more and more jobs can be done virtually. You will never know what the options are unless you pursue them.
The one, most obvious solution, is to expand your search territory. See what happens!
Use a proactive approach
Don’t wait for a company to post a job, identify potential employers and pursue them.
Leave no stone unturned. Create a list of at least 50 employers that are likely to need someone who does what you do. Now you can follow these employers on LinkedIn, Twitter, in the news and see what they are up to. You might even be able to connect with some of them (isn’t the whole idea to meet company insiders BEFORE a job is posted anyway?)
Convey laser focus
Be extremely clear on what problems you are great at solving (and enjoy).
You cannot, nor should not, be all things to all companies! Know what you are good at and flaunt it! (By the way, some people even call this Personal Branding!) Learn how to create yours by reading 10 Steps to an Authentic, Magnetic Personal Brand by Meg Guiseppi.
Sell yourself
No, not in a slimy way, but in a convincing way.
When you introduce yourself, use language that everyone can understand and make it interesting. Yes, remove cliche taglines, trite language, overused, meaningless key words. Tell mini-stories instead.
Stop saying you are looking for a job
When you confess that you are looking for a job, you sound desperate. This makes most people want to run and hide. Even if they did have a job, they probably wouldn’t offer it to you. You are seeking information! Really, you NEED to learn about other companies and perhaps industries to see what they are doing and how they work.
Have more conversations
Because most external hiring comes through referrals (data from CareerXroads 9th Annual Sources of Hire that says 25+% of external hiring happens from referrals), spend more time meeting people and less time applying for jobs online. Your chances of landing a job because you know someone inside the hiring company are many times greater!
Really research your industry and occupation
You have to know what technology is being required, what the challenges are, and what the direction your occupation is headed in as well as your industry. Your goal is to be a walking encyclopedia on the topics facing your field.
Be positive
Complaining, bad mouthing, lack of self esteem all work against a candidate. Fix this. I know how hard it is to be out of work, but you can and must control your attitude! Employers hire attitude over skills (believe it or not, it is true according to this study!)
Be a giver not a taker
An overriding principle of networking and strong interpersonal communication is to be a good listener. Are you developing your listening skills? Are you making sure conversations focus more on the other person? Are you volunteering? What else can you do to help others?
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