This ebook helps you through the whole job search process; with advice on understanding your skills and values, writing a CV / covering letter, networking, preparing for interviews, and salary negotiations.
Going about it the wrong way
Karen Burns has a great post in US News about looking for a job backwards. She makes the point that many job seekers spend too much time on activities that are least likely to get them a job. For example, instead of networking, researching and contacting potential employers, job seekers spend more time writing and firing off their CVs to job boards and applying for posted vacancies.
In my opinion, spending a bit of time deciding which companies are the best “fit” for you, and then trying to find ways to get an “in” is more productive and less soul-destroying than adding to the huge pile of applications for the advertised jobs.
Some tips for your job research: LinkedIn is perhaps the best way to research companies and people and allows you to make personal connections with people in your targeted companies. You can also use Twitter to hear about company news and developments.
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