2.  There are always jobs out there  Whether you can find them depends on your methods of job-hunting

3.  Mail out resumes at random (7% success)  Answering ads in professional or trade journals (7%)  Answering non-local newspaper ads (10%)  Answering local newspaper ads (5-24%)  Going to private employment agencies (5-24%)

4.  Ask for job leads (33% success rate)  Knocking on door of prospective employer (47%)  Creative Approach to Job-Hunting (86%)

5.  Employers value experience – all experience.  Think about the skills you have learned from all of your casual and part-time jobs – these are transferable skills and can be built into your resume.

6.  Look for interesting positions, for the language used in job ads, for names of companies who advertise the jobs that interest you

7.  70% of jobs are not advertised but are filled through networking.

8.  Think of a REFERENCE

9.  Take advantage of all learning opportunities that are offered at your educational institution – you may not get credits for them but they will help you get a job.

10.  This includes all part-time and casual work and work experience

11.  Keep updating your resume! That way it’s ready at short notice. Use a Portfolio approach so you can so you can include examples of your work (if appropriate).

12.  Employers are looking for people who have good results/comments. Communication/Leadership etc

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