JOB SEARCH OR JOB SWITCH: HOW DO I FIND MY WAY?

INTRODUCTION God has designed it that “man” must work - Psalm 104:23-24; Genesis 2:15 Idleness is discouraged in the Bible - Proverbs 14:23, 12:24 God promised to bless the work of our hand - Deuteronomy 28:12 People who succeed at what they do are those wise enough to know: what to do, when to do it and how to do it (1Chronicles 12:32).

WHY DO I NEED A JOB / A SWITCH? - Am I happy with my current state? - Is this where I wanted to be some years back? - Am I pleased to continue in this state/role for the upcoming years? - Is there a clear progression path if I continue in the same role? - Is there a clear progression path if I continue in the same place? - Can identify people around me, in the same line who I can look up to? Do I want to be like them? If the answer is "No" then follow with this: "How will I change my perspective or situation to create happiness? 1"  

HOW DO I GET THE RIGHT JOB? Get the right information about potential jobs, scopes and requirements - Hosea 4:6.   The job market is dynamic - some job https://skillspanorama.cedefop.europa.eu/en/analytical_highlights/netherlands-mismatch-priority-occupations 2016 https://economics.rabobank.com/publications/2015/november/outlook-2016-the-netherlands/

HOW DO I GET THE RIGHT JOB? Find out, what, if any further, training you will need to do. Find out, if your current skill sets are transferable; perhaps you don’t even need any training. No one is going to give you a job unless you know how to execute it2.   The job market is dynamic - some job

HOW DO I GET THE RIGHT JOB? Act (take the leap)   Job Internet Uitzendbureaus UWV WERKbedrijf Newspaper Networking Good news: Unemployment in the Netherlands is one of the lowest in the EU. (3.6% in December 2018, ranked 3rd), below the EU average (7.8%). Statista 2019 

HOW DO I GET THE RIGHT JOB3? Networking: Friends, professionals networks, skill acquisition training, relevant social gathering - church etc. Newspapers: Job advertisements on their vacancy pages Internet: Job search engines such as the Nationale Vacature Bank, Intermediair and Monsterboard, vacancy pages of organizations; Retail Choice, handy for shop workers and service industry jobs, HotelCareer, Caterer, Hospitalityonline post jobs in hospitality and catering industry. Social media platforms like Linkedin, Twitter, FB etc. Uitzendbureaus (employment agency): UWV WERKbedrijf (Public Employment services): Either drop by in person or search for vacancies online www.werk.nl

GENERAL JOB APPLICATION TIPS 3 Make sure you have an up-to-date CV which fully reflects your skills, education, work experience and personal profile. Try to keep it as brief and relevant as possible. Always support any job application with a clear overview or motivation letter setting out your primary requirements and career objectives. Be sure to customise this letter for each application. Stay flexible and be ready to attend interviews as opportunities emerge. Take initiative: To apply for work at a particular company that currently has no vacancies, send an unsolicited application. Some employers often appreciate the initiative.

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