How to hunt and search wanted job

Hunting a wanted job

1. Get into the right frame of mind. Know that job hunting is, more than anything else, a mind game. You have to psyche yourself up for the realities of the market. Only by having realistic expectations can you overcome the seemingly endless wait, the nonexistent interview calls and the outright rejection slips that will come your way. Give it your best, but understand that some things are simply beyond your control. Be optimistic.
2. Trade places with the interviewer. If you could switch places with the employer, you’d find yourself faced with hundreds of resumes to process. The only way to trim that mountain of files before the clock strikes five is to work smart: Eliminate the “nuisance candidates” from the list. Your task as job hunter is to make sure your resume survives the “massacre.”
3. Remember the 20-second scan. According to an HR director, he spends about 20 seconds at most reviewing a resume. That tells a lot about how you should handle yours. Here are some suggestions:
   • Pepper your resume with industry buzzwords that highlight your skills.
   • Use active verbs that indicate you make things happen.
   • Tailor your resume to match each position.
   
   
4. Make it easy on yourself. Job-hunting is hard enough; launching a frantic search for missing documents is a killer. Create a career portfolio that contains all you need: resumes, cover letters, thank-you letters, school transcripts, diplomas and degrees, awards, business cards, etc. You may have to make some revisions to suit the position, but using templates rather than working from scratch each time is a great comfort.
5. Get around. Now’s your chance to chat up people and not feel guilty that you’re idling your time away. Networking and getting personal really pay off, so here are ways to let everyone know you’re available:
   • Join industry associations and events. Be sure to bring lots of cards and resumes with you. You’ll never know when an opportunity will come knocking.
   • Practice a brief introductory speech. Be prepared with a short description of your work experience and skills so you don’t grope for words when you’re ask what you do.
   • Make technology your ally. Use the e-mail or cell phone to keep up with friends, relatives and past co-workers. They’ll remember you-and know where to reach you-if a lead does come up. Use job sites and avail of their services like free job alerts to keep you ahead of the pack.