What you should do and what you shouldn't do while you are EMPLOYED |
DON'T
overlook opportunities within your own
company. Consider employment opportunities
that may be right under your nose. Many
companies looking to fill vacancies give
preference to internal candidates and
make an effort to encourage these individual
to apply for other positions within the
company. |
DO
be discreet. If you want to keep your
job search a secret, don't talk about
it. If you tell your co-workers, you can
be sure that it will get back to your
boss, one way or another. |
DON'T
search on your employers' time. You are
being paid to work for the company, so
you shouldn't be surfing the internet
for job openings during business hours.
Any activity related to your job search,
including scheduling interviews, should
be completed on your own time. |
DO
get organised. Set aside blocks of time
that you can devote to your employment
search; you will be amazed by how much
you can get done in just a few hours.
In addition to focusing on your job hunt
at night and on weekends, you can use
your lunch break to review your CV or
write covering letters. |
DON'T
use company resources. No matter how convenient
it may be, don't use office stationery,
stamps, fax machines or copiers. It's
not only an inappropriate and unethical
use of company resources but also an easy
way for colleagues to find out about your
job search from evidence you accidentally
leave behind. |
DO
be careful where you post your CV. To
ensure that your current company does
not accidentally find your CV when searching
for new hires, post on a job site where
you can keep your employer and contact
information confidential. |
DON'T
make up excuses when meeting with hiring
managers. Most hiring managers will understand
that accommodations may have to be made
for you to attend an employment interview.
Try to schedule meetings for either the
beginning or the end of the day, or during
your lunch hour. |
DO
pay attention to how you dress. If your
normal work attire consists of jeans and
sneakers, showing up to the office in
a business suit is likely to arouse suspicion.
Avoid the attention by bringing a change
of clothes or just ditch your suit jacket. |
DON'T
forget to network. More jobs are obtained
through word of mouth than any other method,
so take every opportunity to expand your
circle of contacts. In addition to getting
involved in professional associations
and other networking groups, focus on
meeting people while doing everyday activities. |
DO
register with a recruitment agency. Consider
partnering with a recruiter, who can work
discreetly on your behalf to distribute
your CV and uncover job opportunities.
These professionals also can offer guidance
on enhancing your CV, improving your interview
skills and increasing your chances of
landing a new position. |
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