If you’re searching for a new job, you’re not alone. Seventy-one percent of workers are workers are either actively looking or interested in finding a new position, according to a recent research. For many, the process of finding new work can be tedious at best and soul-deadening at its worst. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to accelerate your job search in this city.
1.Time your search right
Some seasons are more favorable for job searchers than others. For instance, the big months for hiring are January and February, and late September and October. Job seekers who make contact right at the start of these cycles have the best chance of being hired
2.Let people know you’re looking for a Job
If you are on twitter, you might have come across something like #IkoKaziKE. This is an hashtag where you can find job postings, if you happen to tweet that you looking for a certain job be sure to be hooked up by one of your followers. That’s why it’s good to to make your job search public without shying.
3.Show employers what you’ve done
If you are a graduate, there is something called a resume. Through it you can showcase what you can do. Even if you’re a recent graduate just joining a new industry, you’ve got a sentence or two you could put in that paragraph that might generate questions, interest and maybe even a job interview.
4.Volunteer
Dedicating some of your time to helping others could make it much easier to find a job. One reason that volunteering is very useful for young people looking for a job is that it demonstrates to employers that they have specific job-related skills. So don’t sit home waiting to be called for an interview, start volunteering tomorrow!
5.Clean up your social media
Lastly but very vital, there’s a very good chance your potential employer is checking out your social media profiles. If they don’t like what they see, it could cost you the job bro.
