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Selling yourself in job market - 1-Oct-2009
For the past few years, the trend in job opportunities has largely changed. Earlier, everyone was depending on government jobs. They had to struggle hard to get it at that time. At present, the private sectors too copiously offer job opportunities.
Plenty of job opportunities are available in IT, IT related fields and other related fields. Formerly, people had to go hunting for jobs; currently, jobs come in search of the graduates through job-marketing. Job-markets are conducted in all major cities.
The job-markets assist you to be aware of the organizations that provide opportunities in your nearby areas. Some approach this with nervousness like the first interview. Some others may utilize this as an opportunity to know about the foremost organizations that offer job scopes. Whatever is the intention to go to the job market, there are certain things that must be borne in mind.
First, you must find out what kind of organizations conduct these job-markets. It is imperative to inquire about them such as, What are the type of jobs they provide? What are the skills they expect from those who participate?By knowing these information in advance, these job-markets could be beneficially utilized.
Prepare a few questions to ask the job-marketeers. You must be aware of those organizations which would offer you jobs according to your credentials. Next, you have to check your resume twice to ensure whether it has any spelling or grammatical errors. Even after ascertaining that there are no errors, still you can ask a third person to verify it. You have to especially check your address, e-mail id and phone numbers. Dress elegantly because dress reveals your interest in job preference. Collar shirt is the best attire for men.
Do not move on distributing your resume in each and every booth in the Job-market. You must talk at least a little to the organizers. You can avoid giving resume during crowded hours. If you have a prior preparation, it will not be required to ask unnecessary questions. It will prevent wastage of time. Instead, you can enquire about the section where you want to work.
Information regarding your skill in-put will help them know whether you possess the credentials they require for the job. They must realize your interest in the job. Shake hands firmly. Look at their eyes straight and converse with them. Whatever be the job, it is imperative to impress them that you are interested in that job and that you possess good behavior.
Thank them before you leave. If you get the visiting card of the organization or the card of the representative, you can send a note of thanks after two days. Experts point this as very important. This gesture shows that you are not only a well- mannered person but also the fit person interested in that job.
