Job Search Strategies and Tactics

When you are in the job market you need to be prepared.

That means you need to have voice mail and the message should be professional in nature. If you have a home phone and a cell phone then you need to have voice mail on both. You should also provide your email address on all cover letters.

Pay attention to the heroes and look for the qualities they admire. Do they possess any of those qualities? Look for historic figures that have demonstrated a clear purpose, enthusiasm and all the other specific qualities that resonant with the position you are offering.

Job seeker should demonstrate a good knowledge of the company, especially its past achievements, and have an optimistic and positive view of its future.

Applicant's answer should that they know the difference between high and low priority tasks.

Candidate should show strong character and will-power when answering question. They should appear to easily over-come obstacles.

Applicant's answer should show that they have a very clear point of view and expresses them forcefully whenever the need arises, takes the initiative to prove his/her point, has a strong, commercial,l ethical viewpoint.

You want to hear that the applicant has taken on extra work to help the company, to help the team's performance, and/or to help meet an objective set for his/her department.

Answer should show that they have a strong character and willpower to face anyone if they feel their point is right. They should be able to articulate and justify their arguments in a clear, logical and reasonable way.

Off-course, If you've left previous employers on good terms they can be a valuable networking resource when you are in the market for a new job.