Job Searching Guide

Job Searching Job Searching There are many jobsearch sites that are available for both internation and domesticjob postings; but, as with most things, buyer, in this case, searcher beware

Some of the more productive sites include Simply Hired, Jobster, Monster and Workopolis, as well as some agency job search sites that are also very reputable as they enable international (as long as there is an office in the location you want) or country-wide searches.

There are also new online tools that you can use that will also in your job searching, but before you begin your search look to ensure you have a working email address. Such programs, widgets and tools that you can use to help along your search that you may never have heard of include: JibberJobber is an excellent tool in helping you to keep track of all the information you use when you are job searching. It allows you to keep track of all the places you submit your resume to and logs the status of each of those jobs right through the entire hiring process. This is an excellent tool for any job seeker.

The SimplyHired Job Search Widget allows you to work alongside MySpace by using your profile and looking for jobs. This also works with employers who are using the social networking platforms to find potential employees.

If you chose to follow the online methods of job searching, make sure that follow the following guidelines when applying for that dream job:

• Make sure that your email address is appropriate for business use
• If you choose to use instant messaging as your method of communication, make sure your screen name is appropriate for business networking
• Do not use acronyms when conducting professional business, like TTYL for talk to you later. Think of what you would write on physical paper and apply that to instant messaging
• Make sure you have either voice mail or answering machine message system in place.
• If you send a resume through regular mail, make sure it is on good quality paper
• Make sure that your resume content includes all the applicable personal information and that it has relevant work history and experience to the job you are applying for
• Get a contact organizer so you know where you have sent your resumes off to
• Follow up on where you have sent your resumes

Probably the most important part of looking for an international job is the actual interview itself. You can have the most stellar resume or CV to present to the potential employer, but, that only gets you in the door. You now have to look to the interview process now and this will either get you the job, or not.

Here are a set of 10 tips in finding the perfect job internationally:

1. Develop a job search strategy
   
   This is the most important step in the entire process, as you need to develop a plan for finding employment, as if you do not take the time to complete this, you will only end up frustrated and tainted by the whole experience and miss potential opportunities. Things you can do to avoid this include:
1. networking
2. cold contact
3. looking at corporate web sites
4. international job sites
5. foreign newspapers and trade journals
6. recruiters
7. job fairs

2. Determine what type of jobs you really want to pursue and will have the best success in finding the position you have expertise in.
3. Research potential jobs and the details of where the company is located, what the company does, etc. Put this in a spreadsheet format to cross-reference as you make decisions.
4. Develop the language skills for both the country and the job itself.
5. Prepare job search correspondence.
6. Build up your network of contacts. This is essential when doing a global job search.
7. Prepare for the global job interview itself. A global interview will be conducted on a different level where you may be first contacted by telephone, email or video-conferencing. The next step after that process is over and you've passed that part of the job interview, you will no doubt be flown over for the second phase of the position that will give you a more upfront introduction to the company and country in person.
8. Follow-up on all job leads.
9. Consider furthering any education you may have by attending graduate school to obtain your graduate degree.
10. 10. When all is said and done and you have secured the position, you should then look at what process is involved in moving abroad

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