Job Hunting

As a student doing my post graduate degree searching for a job in my chosen career is something regularly on the mind. When it comes time to find a job come May after graduation you want to make sure you are doing everything you can to make sure you are chosen for the position. I recently read an interesting article about the new rules for a getting a job. I find it very interesting and also at times quite surprising. The article was in Cosmo magazine and they teamed up with Human Resource Management and surveyed 500 members to hear what increases applicants chances. I think one good tip is to wait a day or two after a job is posted as HR reads the last resumes first. Another good tip which I have heard many times before is to go on an untagging spree. Of those surveyed ¼ said they Google applicants and 86% of those said if they find evidence of unflattering behaviour it would reduce your chance of being hired. I think too many people think social media sites are just for fun and connecting with friends but once you post something on the internet it is out there for good and may damage you in the future. So next time a drunken photo looks funny at the time think if you would want your coworkers or executives at your job to see that photo or read those comments. I found it shocking that many said you have about 5 seconds to make a good impression and by that point they basically know whether you will get the job or not. So it is important to make eye contact and be polite and confident when you first meet your interviewer. It also comes down to simple things such as not wearing jeans, and not coming across as too sexy in an interview. Most said bare legs and tights are too much and even sometimes heels too high look too provocative. I think that some people are concerned about looking good and being in style and don’t really think about if what is trendy is professional. The article had ten tips in total which contain a lot of good information to consider when applying for a job. I would recommend reading the article to anyone who is considering looking for a job now or any time in the near future.