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How To Get a New Job FAST
Cash flow is king they say. And that is why being unemployed is so scary. The cash still goes out as the bills come in, but you don't have any incoming money to pay for it. So it eats into your savings, sometimes you even need to sell assets to pay for things. This is not an ideal situation to be in.
Unfortunately, finding a job is not a quick process. There is always a stretch from deciding you need a new job to winning a new job. And then there is typically another stretch before the first pay packet comes. The good news though is that there are a number of things you can do to speed up the process.
So lets start getting organised. The first thing you want to do is to define precisely what type of job you want. So many people miss this step, yet its so important. Not defining the job you want will mean you end up wasting all your time chasing irrelevant opportunities. You may be so busy with the irrelevant jobs that you miss the relevant ones. Further, you may actually get a job which is just bad for you.
So think about what job you are looking for. This will be different for every person, and it will be different for you every time you are looking for a job. When defining what you are looking for, there are many aspects you will need to consider. Some are trade offs, some are just personal preferences. Here are a few considerations.
What type of work do you enjoy? What are your skills? What industries or positions do you have experience in?
Big company or small company? At what level do you want to come in? Are you prepared to trade off today's position for a better career path?
What is the income band you are looking for? What is the base wage you will settle for? Are there factors that you are willing to trade off income for?
How fast do you need a job? Can you afford to hold out for a better offer? Can this be a short term position while you find your long term position?
Is location an issue? Is travel an issue?
These are the types of questions you want to consider when defining your job search. Finding a new job is a bit like buying a new car in this regard. If you want a new car, but you are not sure what type of car, you will waste lots of time speaking to every car salesman in your area. If you know what car you want, you can target your search to the correct car salesmen, and just concentrate on getting the best price.
Once you have saved time here in your search, you can better use that time preparing your applications and interviews. This is a much better use of your time that will make your job search much more effective.
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