What Jobs to Apply for?

Some people when they are unemployed will figure, if I apply for every job I see I am bound to get one. Sounds good in theory but it really is a waste of your time. If you sent your résumé to every classified ad in the paper, it will cost you a lot of money. Write down what jobs you have had in the past and then make a list of what functions you performed and then a list of the skills you have. Once you have done that, you can begin looking through the paper for a job.

There are many ads in the paper that may have no experience necessary. Only if those ads are legit then apply. Some jobs with that type of description are jobs that have you selling products door to door or in parking lots. Make sure it is an actual job, call and ask a lot of questions.

Apply for jobs you know you can do, don't apply for a job you think you can do and figure if you get the job they have to teach you anyway. Don't embarrass yourself; if you can't do the job don't apply. When you get there don't assume they are going to train you as if you don't anything. Most companies will ask you what you know and begin training you from that point.

You must always look for jobs, which closely reflects your interest, your knowledge and most importantly you. You must ask yourself two important questions; do you enjoy working in an office setting? If it is an office setting, then what industry do you see yourself working in? List all these things down and make a criteria for yourself, which will help you shortlist your choices. It can be based on anything like size of the company, distance, kind of industry, expected salary and so on.

Apply for jobs that you know you can reach by any means of transportation. If your cars breaks down you have to make sure you can get there by bus or train. Apply for jobs within a 20 mile radius, don't take a job with over an hour of travel time because you run the risk of being late. Most likely it will happen often.

Apply for a job that accommodates your home life, especially if you have kids. You don't want a job where you are constantly leaving early to pick up the kids from school or if they have a school holiday. Make all of those arrangements in case you get the job and not after it.

Apply for a job that you would be comfortable doing. If you have the skills and the situations at home are perfect then you will be more relaxed looking for work if you know everything is settled. Looking for the perfect job is not always easy but it is not impossible.

If you are still clueless of what of kind of jobs you need to apply for then do not rush. Just start with a temporary job, which might interest you. Once you start, you will come to know various people and soon one thing may lead to another. You will come to know about new interests, strengths and the various opportunities will start presenting itself. There you will get the answer, "What jobs to apply for?" Always remember that you must be afraid of walking at a slow pace, start worrying only when you stop. Keep walking and looking for your dream job.


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