Top Tips for Finding a Job Issue No.1

What activities can improve my prospects?

Networking

It is important to stay connected when you are looking for work.

It is a fact that many job vacancies are never advertised but can be filled by word of mouth alone. As such it is important to try and keep in touch with as many people as possible such as industry contacts, ex work colleagues, family and friends.

Volunteering

You can participate in voluntary work and continue to be entitled to Jobseeker’s Payments. Voluntary work is a great way of getting into a working environment while helping others and benefiting local communities.

The Benefits of Volunteering you can enjoy;

Volunteering while you are unemployed and looking for paid employment can help you, as well as helping to make a difference in your community.

Volunteering in your field can help keep your skills sharp, build on your CV, net-work with a wider variety of people and get out of the house and into the professional world again.

Volunteering may also give you a chance to try out new jobs that you may not have thought about before. It can help keep you familiar with the workplace, giving you knowledge and confidence at job interviews.

Meath Volunteer Centre can help you identify organisations that are looking for volunteers and can advise you on how to take up the opportunities.

Presenting a Positive and Professional Image

When you are dealing with organisations or companies as you apply for jobs, take training courses, network or volunteer, it is always important to leave a good impression. If you are turned down for a job you can ask for feedback as to why, how-ever you should take feedback in a constructive manner and not get angry or upset with those that you are dealing with. You never know what other roles will be avail-able in the future and when you may be dealing with the same people again.