Demonstrate Knowledge of Job Search Skills
Work Preferences
Identifying what sort of job you are interested in is part of successful job hunting. Things you need to consider are:
Time of Work: Full Time or Part Time, Day Shift or Night Shift
Type of Work: Outside, Academic, Manual, Technical etc
Type of reward: Voluntary or Paid
Sometimes it is hard to find employment that fits all of your criteria, however it is best to apply for jobs that meet the majority of your preferences as this will be the best use of your time.
Time of Work: Full Time or Part Time, Day Shift or Night Shift
Type of Work: Outside, Academic, Manual, Technical etc
Type of reward: Voluntary or Paid
Sometimes it is hard to find employment that fits all of your criteria, however it is best to apply for jobs that meet the majority of your preferences as this will be the best use of your time.
Thinking about your skills
A key aspect of job searching is identifying job opportunities that are relevant to you. There are many jobs out there that we all would like to have, movie star, race car driver, lawyer, entrepreneur, However you need to look at jobs that match our skill set and experience. Take some time to think about your skills, qualifications you have or experience you have gained in your past. Having a good understanding of your skills and abilities is vital for being successful when employment hunting.
Skills are different for each individual at different points in their lives. Skills that you have today may be different in the future as you gain more experience is other areas.
Skills:
Skills are things you can do, some examples are shown below.
Skills are different for each individual at different points in their lives. Skills that you have today may be different in the future as you gain more experience is other areas.
Skills:
Skills are things you can do, some examples are shown below.
- Using a Computer
- Babysitting or caring for children or elderly
- Preparing food
- Coaching sports teams
Take some time to start making a list of your skills, this will help you when creating your CV.
Click on the File below to download and print.
Click on the File below to download and print.
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Work Experience
When listing your work experience it is important to identify the responsibilities or achievements you have made e.g. cash handling, customer service, working in a team, key holder, promotions and additional responsibilities. Print out the file below and fill in your work experience.
Take some time to start making a list of your work experience, this will help you when creating your CV.
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Click on file below to download and print.
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Qualifications
When listing your education and qualifications, it is important to list your most relevant and valued qualification. Qualifications play a key roll when applying for jobs so be sure to emphasise your qualifications.
Take some time to start making a list of your qualifications, this will help you when creating your CV.
Click on the file below to download and print.
Click on the file below to download and print.
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Organisation/Website
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Visit one of the websites identified above or another site you are aware of and search for a job that fits your preferences, skills, experience and qualifications as identified in the above exercises. Print out three possible job opportunities.
Organisations have also started using their websites as places to advertise job positions and even a place to show interest in a position even if one is not currently being advertised. Visit the examples below and then think of some organisations you might like to work for and see if you can find out if they advertise job vacancies on their website.
The Warehouse
Fisher&Paykel
Otago Polytechnic
Organisations have also started using their websites as places to advertise job positions and even a place to show interest in a position even if one is not currently being advertised. Visit the examples below and then think of some organisations you might like to work for and see if you can find out if they advertise job vacancies on their website.
The Warehouse
Fisher&Paykel
Otago Polytechnic
Other Sources
The local newspaper is still a widely used method for job advertising. Often jobs are advertised during the weekend issue of the paper or another designated day (Thursday for the ODT) Take a look at your local paper and see if you can find any jobs matching your preferences, skills and experience.
Networking with people is a great way to improve your chances of employment, getting out and meeting people your friends know and mixing with other groups of people can lead on to employment possibilities.
Employment agencies are another good way to get part time work that can lead onto full time in some instances. Keep in mind that being flexible is important with job agencies as they can often call with a job opportunity at short notice. Visit some of the job agencies identified below.
Adecco
Seek
Tradestaff
Networking with people is a great way to improve your chances of employment, getting out and meeting people your friends know and mixing with other groups of people can lead on to employment possibilities.
Employment agencies are another good way to get part time work that can lead onto full time in some instances. Keep in mind that being flexible is important with job agencies as they can often call with a job opportunity at short notice. Visit some of the job agencies identified below.
Adecco
Seek
Tradestaff
Preparation of potential meeting
Being prepared for a meeting/interview is highly important. Preparing appropriate dress and researching the organisation and position you are applying for will give you more to talk about during the interview process. This will also demonstrate that you are interested in the organisation and the position.
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