Job search skills
How good are you at finding work?

Job search skills are life skills.

You might ask why this is so. Well......employment plays a critical part in virtually every person's life in some way - and you know what I mean when I say that it's not just about the money.

The point is.....the way to find work is rapidly changing. Today you're going to need a combination of skills to help you find employment, and to have some degree of control over what happens to you in your career.

Today's job market is tough and highly competitive. Now more than ever you need to be self sufficient and confident in finding and keeping work.

How confident and self sufficient are about your job search?

If you don't rate yourself highly in terms of being confident, and self sufficient in your job search take heart......you're in the majority!

There are many reasons for this. Basically though, many people aren't all that good at job seeking because it isn't something they have to do very often. They are out of practice, and probably have lost touch with current hiring practices and trends.

That, thankfully can be changed...if you're keen to learn, or need to learn these vital skills, you can do just that - right here!

If you're unsure that you can learn or re-learn and develop highly effective job search skills, let me reassure you.......

Anyone.....repeat, anyone can develop, or improve these important skills.....and that includes you!

How to develop your job search skills

Take advantage of the extensive information, explanation, tools and resources that are right here at your fingertips.....AND....you can ask for help if you need to!

Job search and today's employment market

Current employment trends and the employment market today don't present a pretty picture.

In fact, it can be really scary if you're not prepared, or are unsure about how to look for employment or a attempt a career change.

Not since the great depression has there been so much uncertainty and lack of job security for people right around the world.

Globally, employers are changing their hiring practices.

No longer can you afford to take a lifetime job or career path for granted. Career mobility and superior job search skills therefore need to be essential elements in your career development plan.

Assess your job search marketing readiness

How job market ready are you?

If you had to, or wanted to start looking for a new job or take steps to change your career direction, where would you start?

Maybe the questions below will help you get started:

• Can you describe what your career objectives are?
• Do you have a career development plan? Do you know what career planning is and how to do it?
• How confident are you with your resume showing you at your best? Do you know which of the resume styles is best to use for your job or career target?
• Are you looking for job interview tips? Do you need assistance with job interview preparation?
• Are you in the early stages of making career decisions and preparing your career development plan? But.... you're not sure how to choose a career direction that is right for you?
• Would you like to know how career aptitude tests can help you to decide your career objectives

OK.....how did you go with that brief job market readiness review?

Which of the questions did you have difficulty in answering? Were you are unsure about the meaning of some of the questions?

If that's the case congratulations! You've already identified some first steps to take to enhance your approach to your job search.

Use Site Search to quickly find what you need

You can search this website using the search bar below to quickly go to the information or help you need to assist you in your job search.

Or......go to the Site Map for a list of all the topics covered on the website.

Table of Contents

Job search mentoring Blog
Your easy access to the latest site updates, and items of interest that I've tracked down to assist you in your job search. To get the latest, simply subscribe to your favourite RSS reader.

Local job search news
Gives you access to the very latest world wide news about jobs and employment. Your stories and comments are also very welcome.

Career planning
The benefits of this process and how it can help you to choose a career direction.

Choose your career direction
Your career choices will drive your job search strategy. Discover how to make informed career choices so that you can implement a targeted job search strategy.

Your career education
A key question. Is further adult career education needed for your career progression? If so, what education will you need?

Job search strategies
This is the "how to" of finding your next career or job opportunity. How do you market yourself professionally? Where are the best places to look for advertised employment? How do you network so that you can access the hidden market?

How to create a resume
Learn how to create a sensational resume step by step. This involves being clear about your purpose. Next, learn how to choose a resume style that fits your purpose. Then, deciding what information to include and what to leave out.

Writing a cover letter
Learn all the tricks professionals use when writing cover letters. Did you know that there are different types of job application letters, used for quite different purposes? Learn what these are and how they can assist you in your job search.

Job interview tips
Comprehensive job interview tips to help you to prepare for a job interview so that you perform at your absolute best and land that job.

Resume helper and adviser
Ask your questions here about how to write a resume. Or, if you want, offer helpful resume maker suggestions and success stories.