The New Year (2019) is here, and probably securing your dream job is one of the key resolutions you have listed down.
Hunting for a job is never an easy task and requires a lot of resources and networking, especially for fresh graduates.
But don’t worry, 2019 could be the year for you to secure your dream job.
Here are places you should job hunt and ways you can secure your dream job in 2019:
1. Newspapers and professional journals
Newspapers remain one of the traditional job search methods.
Most employers advertise job positions in local dailies.
As a job seeker, make it a habit of perusing through the local dailies and professional journals for updates on available job opportunities in your field of study.
2. Office to office job hunt
It is one of the effective ways to seek a job.
It gives you, the job seeker the opportunity to meet face to face with your potential employer.
In 2019, purpose to drop your application letters in your area of your specialisation and training from office to office.
3. Speculative emails
As a job hunter, you must use every trick to get to your dream job.
Speculative emailing is one of the easy ways to hunt for a job.
When doing this, first identify the areas of interest and the organisation.
Check out their mailing address and send speculative emails asking or inquiring about employment opportunities.
3. Social networking
It is one of the easiest job hunt techniques.
Connect and interact with your peers whether in church, school or other social events.
4. Job search websites
As a job seeker, it is good to acquit yourself with professional job search websites.
Once in a while log into the websites and search for your dream job.
5. Recruitment agencies
There are professional and reputable recruitment agencies that work on behalf of employers.
Often get to know about the existing agencies by checking their websites and noticeboards for any job opportunities.
6. Social media networks
Social media is one of the easiest tools to secure a job.
Subscribe to join social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, LinkedIn and other networks for job opportunities.
7. Internship programs
One of the ways to secure a job is offering yourself as an intern.
Identify the company or organisation of your choice and seek for an internship.
Chances of being retained after the internship and subsequently getting a job are often high.
8. Volunteering
It is a trick you can use to secure your dream job.
Identify the organisation and seek to be a volunteer in your area of training.
9. Referrals and personal advertisement
Create a good relationship with your friends in the social networks so that they can refer you to the person they know who could help you land your dream job.
You can also advertise your skills to the people you know especially during social meetings and events.
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