How to Find a Good Job?
Are you looking for a job? Finding a job has never been an easy task, and on top of it when you are a domestic helper like a maid, cook or babysitter it becomes a very difficult thing. One doesn’t know whether there are vacancies or where people need you the most. I have seen most helpers getting their work through referral from friends, security guards or drivers.
Our country’s technology has progressed so much that now everything can be done via an app. There’s an app for everything, from ordering meals to finding love, and the job search is no exception.
The job search may be divided into four stages: professional connections, job research, job applications, and the employer interaction or the interview stage.
Problems Faced In Finding A Job
The road to finding a job is filled with obstacles and stumbling blocks. Let us learn some of the problems in detail:-
- You have no idea where to look.
This is a common issue for first-time job searchers as well as those who have been out of the workforce for a certain period. On the one hand, you have limited time and don’t want to lose it going down a dead end. On the other hand, you want to be sure to follow up on any prospective employment lead you come across.
2. You don’t have any kind of network
The proverb “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” is especially applicable to the job search process in the twenty-first century. Getting an interview, or even a job, is frequently considerably aided by knowing someone in the place you want to do the work, or at least someone who can put in a good word for you. So create a network, through personal connects or online networking sites like LinkedIn. Keep in touch with old employers, professors and friends.
Interesting information — Today, 65 percent of job searchers use their smartphones to search for employment throughout the world 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
3. You’re having trouble finding the right opportunities
When you start looking for a career, you may become upset because you aren’t finding the types of positions you want to apply for. This is when having a plan comes in handy. First list your key skills and research where these skills can be useful.
You might not be looking in the correct locations to locate the employment you’re looking for. Do some preliminary research to find out where organizations are posting the types of jobs you’re searching for. They might not be using big job-hunting websites. They may be using employee networks, newspapers, pamphlets etc.
Looking for a job no longer necessitates reading through newspaper classifieds or restricting oneself to desktop websites. We know there are many apps for job seekers for blue-collar workers working in businesses, but none for domestic workers. Helper4U has launched an app just for Maids, Cook, Drivers, Caregivers, Nannies and Delivery Boys. Mobile applications have evolved to speed up and simplify the whole job hunt, allowing an emerging smartphone-dominated world to network, browse, apply, and interact on their own time and terms.
4. There are many people applying for the same position
When the employment market is strong and employers have more openings than they can fill, there is less competition, thus this is not an issue. When the employment market is slow, though, there are fewer openings to fill, and competition may be strong. You have to make a great first impression on mobile as well as on face-to-face interviews, acquire better skills, and write a great resume.
5. You are not getting a call for an interview
Sometimes it doesn’t even matter how many people you ask for a job but you just can’t manage to get a call for that interview. In such a case, it does not matter how many years of experience you have in a certain field. To overcome this, try and get references from your superiors, old bosses, teachers, etc. Very often people hire only based on references. Join networking sites like LinkedIn and create connections with people you know. Employers often check your LinkedIn connections before calling you.
6. You’re not getting any offers
You’ve cleared the interview obstacle, but you’re never the one who gets the job. This is a significant obstacle to getting work, and you may feel helpless. After all, how can you persuade an employer to alter their mind? The question to ask is, “How did the interview go?” When it comes to establishing a good impression, even basic things like appearing on time may make a difference in an employer’s mind. So prepare well before an interview.
There are chances that your employer offers you work after the interview but offers you a salary that is below the prevailing market rate. Such employers ignore your experience and the quality of work you will provide. Be prepared to highlight your strong points and what you bring to the table. Research the company and job before you apply and tell the employer what they gain by hiring you.
