Cash flow is king they say. And that is why being unemployed is so scary. The cash still goes out as the bills come in, but you don't have any incoming money to pay for it. So it eats into your savings, sometimes you even need to sell assets to pay for things. This is not an ideal situation to be in.
One of the biggest issues with the job hunt is time. If you haven't got a job or income, it is going to be some time before the income starts hitting your account again. Even if you find a new job and start today, you'll still have to wait a bit before the money gets to you. You still have to work for a week or more first. So it pays to be organised, minimising the time between now and the next pay check.
The first thing you can do to speed up the process is spend a little bit of time defining the job you are looking for. Its probably the most important thing you can do. So many people miss this step and end up chasing their noses for months, or even successfully winning completely inappropriate jobs. When this happens, obviously you end up looking for a job again in short order.
So think about what job you are looking for. This will be different for every person, and it will be different for you every time you are looking for a job. When defining what you are looking for, there are many aspects you will need to consider. Some are trade offs, some are just personal preferences. Here are a few considerations.
What type of work do you enjoy? What are your skills? What industries or positions do you have experience in?
Think about the organisation. Do you prefer the anonymity and opportunities that exist in a large organisation, or do you prefer the intimacy and collaboration of a smaller business. All these things will impact your life, so it should impact the definition of your ideal job.
What is the income band you are looking for? What is the base wage you will settle for? Are there factors that you are willing to trade off income for?
What are your current timeframes? Lets face it, if you are desperate for a job, you cannot afford to be fussy. Even if you do get a job and then start the job hunt again. You can always be more choosey after you have an income. If you do have a bit of time though, make sure you are a bit more picky. Don't accept anything that you are offered, make sure you only accept positions which are right for you.
Is location an issue? Is travel an issue?
Spending an hour or so thinking about these types of factors will save you a lot of time in the long run. Rather than spending hours trawling through newspaper ads and employment websites, having defined what you want, you can be very specific with your searches.
And as you have saved your time in the search phase of the job hunt, you can use your time much more effectively preparing your applications and interviews. This will give you a much better chance of winning your ideal job over time. - 29958
One of the biggest issues with the job hunt is time. If you haven't got a job or income, it is going to be some time before the income starts hitting your account again. Even if you find a new job and start today, you'll still have to wait a bit before the money gets to you. You still have to work for a week or more first. So it pays to be organised, minimising the time between now and the next pay check.
The first thing you can do to speed up the process is spend a little bit of time defining the job you are looking for. Its probably the most important thing you can do. So many people miss this step and end up chasing their noses for months, or even successfully winning completely inappropriate jobs. When this happens, obviously you end up looking for a job again in short order.
So think about what job you are looking for. This will be different for every person, and it will be different for you every time you are looking for a job. When defining what you are looking for, there are many aspects you will need to consider. Some are trade offs, some are just personal preferences. Here are a few considerations.
What type of work do you enjoy? What are your skills? What industries or positions do you have experience in?
Think about the organisation. Do you prefer the anonymity and opportunities that exist in a large organisation, or do you prefer the intimacy and collaboration of a smaller business. All these things will impact your life, so it should impact the definition of your ideal job.
What is the income band you are looking for? What is the base wage you will settle for? Are there factors that you are willing to trade off income for?
What are your current timeframes? Lets face it, if you are desperate for a job, you cannot afford to be fussy. Even if you do get a job and then start the job hunt again. You can always be more choosey after you have an income. If you do have a bit of time though, make sure you are a bit more picky. Don't accept anything that you are offered, make sure you only accept positions which are right for you.
Is location an issue? Is travel an issue?
Spending an hour or so thinking about these types of factors will save you a lot of time in the long run. Rather than spending hours trawling through newspaper ads and employment websites, having defined what you want, you can be very specific with your searches.
And as you have saved your time in the search phase of the job hunt, you can use your time much more effectively preparing your applications and interviews. This will give you a much better chance of winning your ideal job over time. - 29958
