{"id":17867,"date":"2020-05-26T20:22:31","date_gmt":"2020-05-26T18:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/?p=17867"},"modified":"2022-01-31T12:33:23","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T10:33:23","slug":"job-hunting-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/job-hunting-tips","title":{"rendered":"4 Basic Job Hunting Tips Every Job Seeker Must Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Finding a job can be very stressful in these challenging times. However, there are certain key elements that play a vital role in your job search which you must pay attention to during your search.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are fresh from the university and looking for a job or you are tired of your current job and need a new job, here are 4 job hunting tips you should know in this day of technology.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fe91647007f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fe91647007f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/job-hunting-tips\/#1_Search_And_Apply_for_Only_Jobs_You_Qualify_For\" >1. Search And Apply for Only Jobs You Qualify For<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/job-hunting-tips\/#2_Hone_Your_Skills\" >2. Hone Your Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/job-hunting-tips\/#3_Get_Your_CV_Noticed\" >3. Get Your CV Noticed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/job-hunting-tips\/#4_Go_To_Where_The_Jobs_Are\" >4. Go To Where The Jobs Are<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/job-hunting-tips\/#Create_a_Job_Alert\" >Create a Job Alert<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Search_And_Apply_for_Only_Jobs_You_Qualify_For\"><\/span>1. Search And Apply for Only Jobs You Qualify For<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One common mistake most job seekers make is applying to every job they come across when job hunting. Applying for every job you chance on is never a good idea. This is a total waste of time and energy. You may appear as too desperate if you apply for jobs that do not even match your skills. Always make sure you read and understand the job requirements before you click on the apply button.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Hone_Your_Skills\"><\/span>2. Hone Your Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/skills_blog-15-300x158.png\" alt=\"Hone your skills\" width=\"853\" height=\"449\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In recent times, employers and hiring managers are looking beyond the CV to hire the best fit for the next vacant role. These employers are using <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/4-reasons-why-you-should-use-skills-assessments-test\/\">skills assessments<\/a> test to filter applicants as part of the recruitment process before an interview is even scheduled. During your job search, make it a point to improve on your skills and knowledge in your required field because assessments tests are now being utilised to ascertain how competent you are for the job.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Get_Your_CV_Noticed\"><\/span>3. Get Your CV Noticed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16811\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Be_Irresistible_to_Your_Prospective_Employer-300x158.png\" alt=\"Get your CV noticed\" width=\"841\" height=\"443\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the professional world, your CV is your marketing tool. So as a job seeker never ever underestimate the power of your CV. To boost your chances for an interview, <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/cv-review\">tailor your CV<\/a> to suit the job description. Figure out what the employer is looking for and draft your CV to suit the job requirements. Whatever duties, skills and experience mentioned in the job description are what you should highlight in your own experience. Additionally, back up your skills with real-life examples. Remember that your CV must have the capacity to leave a lasting impression on the mind of a potential employer. Jobberman can help you increase your chance of landing an interview with a well-tailored CV. <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/cv-services\">Click here<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Go_To_Where_The_Jobs_Are\"><\/span>4. Go To Where The Jobs Are<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/register_on_job_boards_RBT-300x155.png\" alt=\"Go to where the jobs are\" width=\"821\" height=\"424\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the quest to look for greener pastures and for a better life, people used to move from one place to another to find jobs to earn a livelihood. Others also relied on close relations for job opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>But in the 21st century, things have changed. Technology has made the job search easy. Yes, Job vacancies are just a click away from you. No need to travel for a long distance. Jobberman has made it easy and free. At Jobberman our mission is to connect job seekers to their dream jobs no matter where they are. All you have to do is to create a <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/login\">job alert.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_Job_Alert\"><\/span>Create a Job Alert<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Create a Job alert for free and apply for jobs for free on Jobberman. The <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/login\">Job Alerts feature<\/a> is a customised email notification based on preferences which includes job type, function, industry, location and more. This means that we take the stress off you and send you only the jobs that suit your career trajectory immediately they are posted by employers on Jobberman.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at the features and also how you can set up job alerts.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to create a job alert in 50 secs on Jobberman\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/axm-Kgjlr7c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding a job is daunting. 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