This month, Catherine Fox, Cavan Institute, looks at organising your application documentation, interpreting the job advertisement and preparing your application by researching the company.
Keep a record of job adverts and your completed application forms
Organising the application
It is essential to be organised; keep a list of where you have applied and contacts list. Senior managers value good employees and while they may not have a position in their current company they may, at some stage in the future, find that they are seeking someone with your skills. Keeping track of their career moves can be very worthwhile.
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Catherine Fox, Cavan Institute, focuses on where you can find jobs that suit your skills and interests.
Looking for a new job doesn't have to be stressful
Once you have identified your key skills and qualities and linked them with a career then the search begins in earnest. Getting a job is a job in itself, and while your job search will be a full-time job do remember potential employers may ask you what you have achieved in the last few months. So keep your skills fresh, develop new skills. While searching for that job you should consider offering your services to a voluntary organisation to gain invaluable experience and develop a range of skills. It is essential to be creative in your approach and try all methods and paths toward getting that job.
There are several sources that you can use to search for employment opportunities. The key area to start the research is to be familiar with the trends in your sector. Develop a high level of knowledge about future developments in your preferred industry sector and keep in touch with professional bodies through trade journal and websites. Be familiar with new legislation and changing demands for skills. Stay update with media announcements about new companies opening or planning recruitment drives. Seek advice from industry professionals.
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With the intense competition for jobs that exists today it is more important than ever to adopt a clear focused and organised approach to job hunting and interview preparation. In this column Catherine Fox, Cavan Institute, will focus on the planning your career, undertaking the job search, drafting a CV, completing application forms and going for job interviews. This month she outlines how to commence the job search.
Local and national newspapers' employment sections can be used as part of your job search
It is essential that you spend time and effort in planning your career and your job search. In this era of high unemployment there is an increasing tendency towards constant up-skilling and thus the competition is more intense in the jobs market. The job search should not start the minute you leave college or when you lose your job. By developing a comprehensive list of what you have to offer and keeping up to date with the trends in the jobs’ market you will be able to hit the ground running when you are seeking a new position.
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When you become unemployed, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Here is a list of local service providers who can point you in the right direction.
Training, education and job opportunities
FÁS – Training and Employment Authority
FÁS operates a series of training and upskilling programmes that will improve your chance of getting a job. There are a wide variety of courses on offer that cater for a broad spectrum of people and their needs. There are traineeships; courses that allow apprentices to qualify; short evening courses; plus much more. Many of the courses will get you on your way to achieving industry accepted qualifications. You can check a list of upcoming courses here.
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