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    4 foolproof ways to find your next job

    Promoted | It may seem daunting to look for a new work, but there are several efficient and successful ways to do it. Here are four tried-and-true methods.
    By Executive Placements11 November 2022
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    It is critical to know how to find a job, whether you are a recent high school or university graduate looking for your first job, or an experienced professional looking to switch employers or further your career.

    It may seem daunting to look for a new work, but there are several efficient and successful ways to do it. Here are four tried-and-true methods for locating the ideal employment situation for you.

    1.  Make use of job search platforms

    Use a job search platform to accelerate your job application process and increase the number of positions for which you are considered.

    The best employment sites will let you narrow your search for a job by keywords, salary range and geographical area. You should also consider including a cover letter and résumé that you may modify for each application.

    You may refine your job search results by excluding irrelevant positions, and you can also set up custom job search alerts to be notified as soon as a job is posted that meets your criteria, both of which are wonderful features of job search sites.

    2.  Use networking to your advantage

    Tell everyone you know that you’re on the job hunt so they can put you in touch with people in similar fields. Finding a new job through networking may be very fruitful, and most businesses value recommendations from current employees.

    Talk to the relevant individuals to generate as many references from inside your network as you can; many jobs are filled internally through referrals before they are posted.

    3.  Make the most of social media

    You can utilise a variety of social media sites to look for employment opportunities and communicate with businesses you’re interested in working for. Find and follow any business in the globe on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

    Keeping up with a company’s social media pages is a great way to learn more about the company’s culture, interests and methods of operation.

    Also, you can start a conversation with them by responding to their postings. Opportunities for employment may also be made known to you through these means.

    The profiles you maintain on social networking sites should reflect well on you if you intend to use them for business. Even though you’re not using the platforms for professional reasons, they should nonetheless portray you in a positive light.

    4.  Contact staffing agencies

    If you want to streamline your job search, it may be beneficial to register with a staffing or recruitment firm. In the majority of cities, there are a number of temp agencies where you can apply for work.

    Some focus on a single sector, while others span several. It is possible that you will need to submit a CV and copies of your certifications and qualifications in addition to taking a typing speed test or an industry knowledge exam.

    In the beginning, some agencies may only be interested in temporary or short-term contracts. Even while this isn’t the dream job you were looking for, it could lead to something more permanent if you do well in your temporary position. Meeting other professionals in your field is a great networking opportunity in and of itself.

    About Executive Placements
    Executive Placements is the leading job portal in South Africa. With our comprehensive online platform, we are well equipped to connect high-level candidates with the positions that they most desire. Likewise, we are able to connect the best and most suited candidates with organisations that require excellent-calibre candidates offering each client a tailored recruitment solutions.

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