It doesn’t matter whether you just graduated from college or you have been in the workforce for several years, the rules of job hunting are the same.  To get the best results, here are a few things you should do:

1. Don’t complicate things while job hunting.  Investigate online job boards, newspaper ads, and company websites for job openings.  If you are looking for general jobs, create online profiles on www.hotjobs.com, www.monster.com, www.localhelpwanted.net, or www.careerbuilder.com.  If you are looking for a job in a specialized field such as finance or wealth management, look at job boards that cater to those markets such as www.efinancialcareers.com and www.wealthcareers.com.
 

2.  Create a network list.  Ask family members and friends if they have connections at the company that interests you.  Join associations, attend seminars and workshops and meet people.  This always helps expand your network and makes job hunting easier.
 
 
3.  For your job hunt, create one master resume that describes all your work history and education and customize it based on the jobs you are interested in applying.  For example, whatever phrases you see in the job description that directly apply to you, modify your resume descriptions to match those that are shown on the job description. 
 
 
4.  If you’ve been job hunting, submitting resumes, and not getting any responses, look at your resume.  Your cover letter and resume should not be longer than two pages combined.  Human resource managers see hundreds of resumes per day.  You don’t want to bore them with a bunch of irrelevant information.  You have about five seconds to capture their attention.  Therefore, you want to highlight transferable skills and your best assets.  Keep job descriptions concise.  At this point, the objective is to get a telephone screening or face-to-face interview.
 
 
5.  Don’t get discouraged if you have not received any callbacks.  Be diligent in your search by keeping it narrow and focused.  Remember you can’t be everything to everyone. 
Job hunting is never easy, not at any level.  But be thorough and eventually you will find the right job!

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 Get there 5 minute early and always bring identification with you. Some employers do take that information on the first interview. Always be prepared.

Be and look prepared and ready for work when going to an interview. This a process that employers are looking for when hiring.

Look business like but not over dressed. However, some positions will require different work clothes that might not be proper to where to the interview. Neat and clean clothing is then appropriate to go in.

Go in with positive attitude and a good hand shake(don’t crush there hand but be firm). This well be a good start, and remember to smile.

Always answer all the question to best of your knowledge. Do not make up or lie if you are not able to answer a question.

Do not ramble on about information. Good information but not to the point the employer is bored.

Do not give any life history. You are going for a position in a company not the doctor office.

A person that looks organized and clean makes a very good impression.

Stay focus during the interview. You will want to explain but keep the details short and to the point as possible.

Ask question during the interview. For some reason if the question is not clear or you do not understand, ask the employer to explain in short detail. This a good way to show the employer incentive for a good worker ,and not there just for the money.

Bring a resume with you to give to them so they can ask question pertaining to that as well.

During the interview make mental notes of question you would like to ask. Keep the questions basic. Normally towards the end of the interview employers will give an opportunity to ask questions or share thoughts.

Wages are usually discuss in the second interview.

If you have availability issue discuss in the first interview. This will give the employer and the employee a chance to know if the position has that time available.

When concluding remember to thank them, and again shake there hand be positive, smile and walk away positive.

Employers are looking for some one that looks, thinks, and acts as they are ready for work.

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