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Job Club Newsletter
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2009... |
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There is lots of talk about what employers are seeking - respectful,
hard working, value added employees. Guess what? I meet
these people every day; keen, enthusiastic and wanting employment.
This edition of
the Job Club Newsletter looks at how employers and prospective employees
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| Job
Searching in a recession
Looking for a job in a recession can feel like a thankless activity, but
the good news is the jobs are still there, you just have to work harder
to find them.
If you are looking for a new
position, here are some basic tips that may help you:
- Know what type of job you are
looking for, who your preferred employers are and a strategy for
getting a job with one of them. That's right - create a plan!
- Use more than one way to find
a job. At the very least you should be networking, applying
through company websites, situations vacant advertisements and
cold-calling.
- Set daily targets for your
job search: e.g. today I will contact 10 employers; and aim to
exceed them.
- Searching the Situations
Vacant ad's should take no more than 5 - 10% of your time.
Beat the crowds and find the jobs that haven't yet been advertised.
- Cover the basics. Have
a good, current CV that matches the job(s) you are applying for, and
a nicely written cover letter.
- Prepare for your interviews
by researching the company and the job. Use this information
to promote how you can benefit the company, and to prepare the
points you want to cover in your responses to the interview
questions.
- Keep enthusiastic. Even
if you get rejected go back and say thank you for their time; ask
for pointers for your next interview and if they know of anything
other openings coming up.
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The three
essentials...
In order to
make progress, three things are necessary - a thought, a feeling and an
action.
If we have a
thought and a feeling but no action we are just spinning our wheels.
If these thoughts and feelings are negative, worry and depression can
result.
If we have a
thought and an action without feelings, our action will probably not
continue for long as our feelings are our greatest motivator.
If we have a
feeling and an action but no directed thoughts, we are like a boat
without a rudder, turning aimlessly at sea.
That is why we need all three:
A thought, a feeling and an
action!
Even if you
are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there!
Take
action!!! |
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| Does
your CV work for you? A CV
or resume is an advertisement that lets an employer know how you can
benefit their business.
There are many different opinions
on what makes a good CV, but the main test are the results - does your
CV get you in front of the employers? If not, it is time to review
it. There are a few
essentials to include.
- Make sure you have provided
your contact details, qualifications and training and previous
employment skills as well as the extremely important referee's.
- Know your target market so
that you can promote the skills, experiences and characteristics
that you have that are desired by the employers you wish to work
for.
- Check the appearance of your
CV. There should be plenty of white space, no more than 2
different styles of font, and those fonts should be easy to read.
Make sure the font size is 10-12pt; anything too large and it looks
like you are doing the written equivalent of shouting to hide the
fact you have nothing to say.
- Once you are happy with the
content and appearance of your CV, check it for spelling, grammar,
punctuation and accuracy. Then check it again. Many
potentially great applicants have let themselves down by not doing
the basics.
Good luck! |
Where do you see yourself in 5 years
time? Still looking for work?
Need some help with your CV?
If you are unhappy with yours, call Kim on 07 573-6465
to arrange to have your CV updated and professionally bound for only
$60.00. |
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| Spotlight on
Retailing Choosing a career
is not always easy, especially for people who aren't sure exactly what
it is that they want to do. However, for anyone who enjoys
interacting regularly with the public, retail may be just the answer.
Here are five reasons to consider retailing seriously if you are looking
for a new career: |
"Retail employs approximately
20% of the NZ workforce. That means there are a lot of employers as well
as jobs and careers to choose from" |
- Flexibility:
Retailing is a great professions for students or parents who want to
work part-time because it offers the flexibility they require: with
the hours, the store locations in multinational retail chains, and
with regard to the background and work experience required to enter
the industry.
- Perks: On-the-job
training; employee discounts, first chance to purchase,
transfers....
- Variety: Careers are
available in management (store, regional or corporate), sales,
marketing, merchandising, buying, loss prevention, information
technology...
- Growth: The American
retail industry is expected to add 2.1 million new jobs by the end
of 2012. Our retail industry has a history of following
American trends; including growth.
- Abundance: The
retail industry employs approximately 20% of the NZ workforce.
This means there are a lot of employers, jobs, careers and locations
to choose from.
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Retail Training programme starting mid July
- 10 week
pre-employment training programme offering NZQA credits towards the
National Certificate in Retailing as well as practical experience
within leading retail environments.
- Limited
spaces available in Kawerau, Rotorua, Taupo, Tauranga (Fraser Cove,
Central City and Papamoa), Tokoroa and Whakatane.
- Phone
07 577-0177, email
info@employnz.net.nz
for more information or to apply.
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