Monday 16 January 2012

Job search skills – new and old school

Are you using a wide range of techniques to get that new role? Even in just the last few years, techniques and opportunities to stand out amongst the crowd may have changed yet old ones are still relevant.
The article from the International Association of Administrative Professionals looks at what not to do and then what to try instead. Although best practice use of social media is discussed, it also advises considering an ‘old-school approach’ in some circumstances. One of the tips: ‘Sending your resume and cover letter on high-quality paper via the post office may seem outdated, but people receive so little mail today that your hard-copy materials could pay off.’ Other tips to stand out from a pool of applicants are follow-up phone calls ‘Don’t assume they’re not interested’ and thank you notes or emails. To review your approach to job searching and interviews see the full article at http://www.iaap-hq.org/press-release/officeteam-reveals-mistakes-could-derail-your-job-search

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