How to Faster finding on the Job ( Job Faster Strategy)

How to Faster finding on the Job ( Job Faster Strategy)

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According to most experts, the average job search takes about five months to complete. Five months is a long time to spend job searching, especially if you are currently out of work! Why does theaverage job search take this long? One of the primary reasons is because most job seekers are using the exact same job search strategies. Most of them are using what could be called the "wait and hope" strategy.

The wait and hope strategy is comprised of three primary steps.

1- Search for jobs which are being advertised

2- Submit a resume for selected jobs

3- WAIT AND HOPE for an interview

This is the primary strategy used because this is the way we were all taught to look for jobs.

A Better Job Search Strategy

Most people are not aware that only twenty percent of all vacant jobs are actually filled through advertising. This fact is a real eye opener for most people. If only twenty percent of jobs are filled through advertising, that leaves an overwhelming majority of eighty percent which are filled without advertising. If a job is not advertised, how is it ever filled? They are filled through the hidden job market!

What exactly is the hidden job market? These are the jobs that are hidden from public view. For the job seekers who only look for jobs through the classifieds or online advertising, they are completely left out of consideration for these jobs. Considering that eighty percent of jobs are filled this way, they miss out on the majority of jobs that are actually available. This is great news for the job seeker who is willing to learn how to tap into the hidden job market!

Five Easy Steps

You can tap into the hidden job market in five easy steps. Here is a short description of each step.

Step 1 - Develop A Target List Of Employers

The first thing you need to do is to develop a list of employers who have the type of job(s) you are interested in, in the locations you want, and are employers you would like to work for. I call this list of potential employers your job opportunity list. This list of potential employers can be very long, or quite short depending on your interests and needs.

Step 2- Do Some Research

Once you have your job opportunity list together, use the Internet to do a little research on each potential employer. Use the company's web site to read about the company, it's mission, it's products, any current news, and most importantly, find a company directory. Use the directory to find out who is the director or supervisor of the department you want to be hired into.

Step 3- Look For Advertised Jobs

No, I haven't changed my mind. Advertised jobs should not be your primary means of finding your next job, but you should still spend a little time and see what types of jobs are being advertised in your area. Pay special attention to jobs advertised by companies on your job opportunity list.

Step 4- Start Making Contacts

This is where you can start separating yourself from the competition. Most job seekers just won't make direct contact with potential employers. They are not comfortable applying for a job unless the potential employer has put up a big blinking sign (advertisement) that says, "We have a job opening, please send us your resume".

Make direct contact with the employers and let them know about you, your qualifications and experience, and your interest in working for their organization!

Step 5- Be Persistent And Follow Up

Once you are making contacts and sending out resumes, you must be determined to follow up. Just sending out a resume and hoping for aninterview won't get you hired faster than your competition. Have a consistent habit of following up with decision makers after a couple of days have passed. You are NOT being pushy by doing this, you are being persistent

Summary

As you can see, this is not rocket science, but it really does work. Tapping into the hidden job market will put you ahead of ninety-five percent of your job search competitors. Don't ever hesitate to make direct contact with employers. Employers like to use the hidden job market because it is much cheaper and faster to fill jobs this way.

Gary Hawkins is a Human Resources Specialist and entrepreneur. Find out more about his job search strategies and insider job information at [http://www.find-jobs-fast.com]

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Tips for Sucess in Interviews Session and Application Letters

This following some tips, I keep from some of website, to share with everyone, to finding better job especially for fresh graduated, after finish study such diploma, certificated or Degree field, basically, the best students or good result no be sure can make a person to gain a good job, but it based on self ability and fated.

It t is important to be on time for an interview. It is best if you arrive about 15 minutes early. This will give you time to relax and fill out an application, if necessary. Dress appropriately, since the first impression is a lasting one.



Interview Tips:
1. Do some research on the business before the interview.
(See "How to Find a Job," "Research the Employer.")
2. Practice interviewing.
3. Go alone. Do not take children or friends.
4. Greet the employer with a handshake.
5. Make frequent eye contact.
6. Smile, be polite, and try to relax.
7. Listen carefully to the questions asked. Ask the interviewer to restate a
question if you are confused.
8. Answer questions as directly as possible.
9. Be upbeat and make positive statements.
10. If you've worked before, talk about what you learned from it.
11. Use examples of how your skills and abilities would fit the job.
12. Bring your "Fact Sheet" with telephone numbers and addresses of your references and former employers, just in case you are asked to complete an application. (See "The Application," "Fact Sheet.")


and then, this following is a part the familiar question, the interviewer can asked to your as interviewee, to achieve this job :

1. Tell me about yourself. (This is often an ice-breaker question. Keep the answer
job or skill related.)

2. What do you know about the type of work we do? (This is your chance to tell what
you know from the research you completed ahead of time.)

3. What is your weakness? (Always make this a positive answer. For example, "My
spelling is not always perfect, so I always use a spell checker.")

4. What are your strengths? (Describe your skills in a way that will show you as
a desirable employee for the company.)

5. Why did you leave your last job? ( Answer with a positive statement. Try not to

say: "I was fired," "terminated," "quit," "had no babysitter," or "couldn't get
along with coworkers or supervisor". However, you can say: "new job," "contract
ended," "seasonal," "temporary," "career change," "returned to school," to raise
a family," or "relocated.")

6. Why have you been unemployed for such a long time? (Tell the truth. Emphasize
that you were looking for a good company where you can settle and make a
contribution.)

7. Why should we hire you? (Make a positive statement, such as "I would like the
opportunity to work with you and believe that I can do the work.")

8. Do you have references? (It is most important that you contact your references
ahead of time and have their name, current address, and telephone numbers.)

the good person during in interview, he/she/anyone, must be alerted to asked any question to interviewer.

At the end of the formal interview the employer will ask if you have any questions. The following are examples of acceptable questions to ask.

Questions To Ask The Employer:

1. Who would supervise me?
2. When are you going to make a hiring decision?
3. What are the opportunities for advancement?
4. What kind of training is provided or available?
5. Is there a dress code?

Closing

At the end of the interview:

* Thank the interviewers for their time.
* Request a business card.
* Shake hands in closing.
* Two or three days after the interview send a thank you note addressed to the
interviewers.

after finish during on interview, interviewee, write sample note to given at interviewer, as part, you is a professional person and having a good personality and skill, is called as Thank You Notes


Thank You Notes

After your interview, be sure to write a thank you note to the employer or interviewer. This is very important because a thank you note gives you one more chance to remind the employer about the special skills that you can bring to the company.

It is a good idea to request the interviewer's business card before leaving the interview. This will help when writing your thank you note to correctly spell the interviewer's name and job title.

Tips for thank you notes:

1. Neatly hand write or type the note.
2. Address the note to the interviewer or the lead interviewer.
3. Keep it short. (No longer than one page.)
4. First paragraph: Thank the employer for the interview. Also, mention that you
are interested in the position.
5. Second paragraph: Briefly state a few of your skills without repeating the
information on your resume word for word. Include any important information
not mentioned at the interview.
6. Third paragraph: Provide your contact information, telephone number with area
code, and an e-mail address, if available.
7. Sign the note with your first and last name.
8. Proofread the note to check for spelling or grammar errors. Ask another person
to proofread the note.
9. Mail the note within two to three days after your interview.

Sample of Thank you Note

Mohd Khaikal Bin Mohd Musa
No 153, Jalan Dahlia 10
Taman Aman, Senia
81400 ,
Johor Darul Takzim
Email : khaikalmusa@gmail.com

Sept 27, 2010

Everparks
Eunice
PLO, 222, Jalan Cyber 14,
Kawasan Perindustrian Senai IV,
81400 Senai, Johor
Malaysia

Dear Miss Eunice:

Thank you for the opportunity to interview with your company on July 23, 2010. I am very interested in as IT Specialist Support position we discussed.
My recent and before experience as a IT Computer Support position where I developed current computer Hardware and Software Skill has well prepared me for your organization company as position your given.. I enjoy the challenge this position and work in you organization. I am especially interested this job as position on IT Specialist as mean, in computer support and maintenance also have a maintain a CCTV Camera during on my practical duration, I would enjoy the opportunity to contribute to this position, and thank you so much given to me chance and taken me some of person to come up to attend this interviews session.

I look forward to hearing from you soon. If you need any additional information, feel free to contact me at 0177636058 or e-mail: khaikalmusa@gmail.com Thank you again for your time.

Sincerely,

Khaikal Musa

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Application Letters,

It is most important document or letters, the application letters is a letters to applied some of post position in the any sector government or private. It was a should be clear, concise and straight to the point. Here you are simply telling the employer that you are worth having a look at. and then, the application letters must be including to resume the end of letters to employers of company make should be known about detail of you education, background and experience or more about you before to telling you for attend interview session.

The application letter should be brief, no more than one page in length. It should be easy to read and flow through. It should include only the absolute necessary information. Like most other things, there is a formula that works extremely well for preparing job application letters. Following we discuss each paragraph and give you some guidelines.

This following is a sample of letters of Application Letters

Resume

RESUME

PERSONAL PARTICULAR

MOHD KHAIKAL BIN MOHD MUSA

153 JALAN DAHLIA 10
TAMAN AMAN
SENAI 81400
JOHOR DARUL TAK’ZIM

CONTACT INFO

Date of birth : Feb 1, 1987
Age : 22
Place of Birth : Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Baharu
Religious : Islam
Race : Malay
Marital Status : Single
Citizenship : Malaysian
E-Mail address : kamen_khaibuto@yahoo.com
Telephone : 0177636058 (HP) / 075989829 (H)
License : Possess a valid Malaysian Driving License for car


CARRER OBJECTIVE


My goal is to obtain an International Business. And Scope of my educational is a Business in Information Technology and I have to experience in the Information Technology (Hardware and Software) So I have Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Information Technology With International Business 3+0 From Kolej Poly Tech Mara (KPTM) collaborated with Coventry University, UK., and I have a Diploma certificate in Information Technology from Kolej Poly Tech Mara Batu Pahat. I also well presented, hard working and influential, and the program prepare to career in business or IT, recognizing that the business in the work. And more, I obtain a challenging employment in any field available that offers the opportunity to contribute and expand my knowledge to Business and IT (Software and Hardware)

POSITION APPLIED

Any position that utilizes my experience and knowledge as a graduate in the field Bachelors Degree’s of Science (Hons) in Business Information Technology with International Business 3+0 KPTM Collaboration with Coventry University, UK And Diploma Information And Technology ( Software) Also Computer Assistant Technician (Hardware ). And then, I have both experiences according business management and Information technology knowledge. Otherwise, I will increase any skill according the culture of organization environment since business or IT in any sector such as private or government. Moreover, position applied, I will involve any post in the Information Technology or Business.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

INSTITUSI PENDIDIKAN MARA / MARA INSTITUTE (IPMa)

Highest Educations

Education Date: 12 July 2008 - 31 April 2010

BSc (Hons) of Business Information Technology with International Business 3+0 in KPTM Collaboration with Coventry University, UK

AVERAGED: 57 And Above

Field of Study : Business Information Technology with International Business 3+0
Major : Business Information Technology
Institute : Kolej Poly-Tech MARA (Kuala Lumpur) (KPTM)
Collaboration University Coventry United Kingdom
Location : Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


Related Course:

Group Project, Management and Organizational Behaviour, Academic English for Business Writing Level I, Introduction to Research Methods, Database System, Systems and Connectivity, Introduction to World Business and Trade, Business Information Management Strategy, Project Management, Project (Develop Individual Project as Final Year Project), Digital Technology and Society (Computer Society and Law) International Business, Volunteering In the Community (Public Voluntary Service)


Second Highest Educations

Education Date: 07 July 2005 – 31 April 2008

Diploma Information Technology (DIT)

CGPA : 2. 58

Field of Study : Information and Technology
Major : IT/ Computer – Software
Institute : Kolej Poly-Tech MARA (Batu Pahat)
Location : Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia


Related Course:

Mathematics 1, Accounting, Bahasa Kebanggsaan, Basic Computer Architecture, Computing Mathematics, Communication Skill 1, Introduction To Bussiness Organization, Pengajian Malaysia, Statistics , Communication Skill II, Mathematics II, Communication III, Pengajian Malaysia, Co – Curiculum. Introduction To Information Technology, Programming Language I, Programming Language II, System Analysis And Design, Internet Programming, Industrial Placement ,E-Commerce, Database Concept, Computer Organization, Data Structure, Programming in Visual Basic.Net, System Software, Object Oriented Programming, Multimedia Authoring Tools and Design.

ICT INTENSIVE WORKSHOP (SEMINAR SEASION)

Duration : 25 November 2007 Until 1 Dismember 2007
Place : Kolej Poly Tech MARA Batu Pahat

1. The Personal of Computer Maintenance
2. The Theory of Computer Networking Technology
3. Web Design Using PHP also Web Development

GIATMARA MALAYSIA INSTITUTE

Third Highest Educations


Education Date: 01 January 2005 - 30 Jun 2005

Certificate of Computer Assistant Technician


Field of Study : Technical of Computer
Major : IT/ Computer – Hardware
Institute : Giatmara Batu Pahat
Location : Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

Related Course:

Introduction to Computer, Introduction to Software Application (Microsoft Office), Introduction for PCs Hardware, Software Installation, Introduction of Diagnostic and Virus, Perform Repairing Maintenance Computer, Assemble and Upgrade PCs, Introduction to Networking and Computer Formatting Skills and Developing of Web Page.


TECHNICAL SECONDARY SCHOOL

Fourth Highest Educations


Education Date: 12 February 2003 - 31 December 2004

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)

Field of Study : Business Study (SPM)
Major : Business Study
Institute : Sekolah Menengah Teknik Kluang
Location : Kluang Johor, Malaysia

Related Course:

SUBJECT GRED

Bahasa Melayu 4B
Bahasa English 8E
Pendidikan Islam 3B
Sejarah 5C
Matematik 6C
Sains 3B
Perdagangan 6C
Prinsip Perakaunan 6C



NATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL


Fifth Highest Educations


Education Date: 05 January 2000 - 31 November 2002

Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR)

Institute : Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Senai Kulai (SMK Senai )
Location : Senai Kulai, Johor,

Related Course:
SUBJECT GRED

Bahasa Melayu B
Pendidikan Islam B
Sejarah B
Sains B
Geografi B
Matematik C
Bahasa English D
Kemahiran
Hidup Bersepadu
Pilihan III A



WORK EXPERIENCES


Company Name : Senai Airport Terminal Services Sdn Bhd
Position Title : Technical Support (Computer Assistant Technician)
Position Level : Training Student - For Diploma Level (Junior Executive)
Specialization : IT/Computer – Hardware and Software


Responsibilities / Duties:

• Responsible for repair and maintenances computer
• To provide & Repair hardware & Software support for PC and Network
• Inventory ICT Equipment List
• Check & Maintenance Plasma TV and FIDS Plasma.
• Supervise and monitor contractor & vendor
• Create User & Password for wireless connection
• Maintain several systems (SITA, CWorks )
• Supervise, Repair and Maintain of CCTV Camera in Senai Airport Terminal Services
• Daily morning check Core Switch Room & Datacenter Room.
• Report To Telekom if Leased Line, ISDN and Streamyx Down
• Responsible to Manage Inventory of ICT equipment.
• To support necessary hardware for the support of the networking in the company
• Assist in diagnosing and trouble-shooting
• Perform trouble-shooting client networking problem
• To handling the installation, configuration & upgrading of network cabling
• To handling the installation and configuration new computer for new staff.
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly report to Superior
• Office Procurement ( Managed Office Document and Documentation)

Date Joined : 2 Jan 2008 Date Left: 22 March 2008

Work Description

Scope of work as training student Senai Airport Terminal Services in ICT Department provided computer resources related peripherals and PC Maintenance for Office in Terminal and Cargo Warehouse also to networking & LAN, monitoring and maintaining anti virus software and update to computer. And then, sometime, I need to supervise to some project monitoring example CCTV Camera, Installation Network Cabling and Others. Otherwise, I will be Maintain to Operating System Software or Application Software in Senai Airport Terminal Services Organization. Moreover, I as the training students has been develop on my ability to managed office work in organization specified ICT Department.

Reason for leaving: Practical Training (To search for better prospect; to experience new working Environment)

Package Salary: RM 300 by Month (Paid in Check)


COMPUTER SKILLS


- Proficient Installation of Operating System (98, ME, XP, 2000 and 2003)
- Computer hardware and software formatting and installation skills
- Operating System Server ( 2000 & 2003 )
- Operating System (Linux 7-9 version , Centos)
- Proficient Microsoft Office Professional Package 97, XP, 2000, 2003
- Proficient Ms Front Page (Develop of Webpage)
- Ms Project 2000 & 2003 (CPM)
- Ms Visio Professional
- Scala (Flight Information Display System)
- SITA ( For Communication between Airport with another Airport)
- CWORKS (System for Technical Department)
- Indigo Vision Control Center (Software for CCTV)
- Development of Multimedia ( Flash MX, Macromedia Director, Dreamweaver MX)
- Adobe Photoshop 7 and CS
- Web Development: HTML, JavaScript

ACHIEVEMENT AND INVOLMENTS

Certificate from Pertahanan Awam Malaysia
- 08 May 2007 until 21 July 2007

Hand Phone Workshop Certificate (Giatmara Batu Pahat)
- 19 March 2005

Malaysian English Test Seminar (MUET)
25 September 2007 - 25 October 2007

Pidato Participate competition at Karnival Kreativiti Minjaroes KPTM 2006
- 26 until 28 August 2006

Participate to Seminar Keusahawan Kerjaya Pilihan
- 29 November 2007

Participate to Seminar Keusahawan Peringkat Negeri Johor
- 26 May 2006

Participate to Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Kluang, Johor Program, Latihan Menembak Rifle M16
- 14 And 15 Jun 2004

Participate to Sayang Disayang Program 2004 in Sekolah Menengah Teknik Kluang Johor
- 10 January – 16 January 2004

Certificate of Appreciation to Contribution Services in Sekolah Menengah Teknik Kluang ( Pengawas and Pengawas Perpustakaan )
- 2003 until 2004

Participate to Best Student Program In Sekolah Menengah Teknik Kluang
- 14 and 15 August 2004

Certificate of Appreciation to Jabatan Pendidikan Johor In Kursus Kepimpinan Ketua Pengawas Program.
- 6 until 9 September 2003

Certificate of Appreciation as Facilitator in Minggu Silaturahim Program
- 9 February until 15 February 2004

AWARDS

Certificate of Appreciation to Dean’s List Student with GPA 3.56 (April until June 2006) In Diploma Information Technology Program

LANGUAGE

1. Malay (Excellent in both speaking and writing).
2. English (Average in both speaking and writing).


ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS

1. Administrative Skills
2. Ability to work in a self-starter
3. Negotiation skills with other people
4. Ability to take on responsibilities
5. Beginner knowledge of IT
6. Manage to Office procedures
7. Marketing – I was involved to do research/telemarketing
8. Developing Theory to Website
9. Strong problem solving and analytical abilities
10.Able to effectively and efficiently multitask
11. Innovative

INTEREST

1. Maintenance Computer
2. Chatting
3. Planning
4. Design Of Multimedia Or Edit Picture
5. Searching new Information in Internet
6. Travel
7. Music, Movie & Sitcom Series


COMMUNICATION SKILLS

1. Beginner of listening & interpersonal skills
2. Excellent to team work in any environment situation.
3. Has been Experience in dealing with the public
4. Able to communicate with people of all ages

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

1. Commitment
2. Experience in dealing with the public
3. Friendly Workmates
4. Responsibility
5. Motivated
6. Creative and Innovative
7. Mass Communication
8. Full concentration in my career.
9. Independence
10. Can work with minimum supervision.
11.Willing to work outstation or beyond office hour

MISCELLANEOUS



Reference or recommendation letter available upon request. I hereby declared all the information and data in this document is truth

REFERENCES

) Director of Kolej Poly-Tech Mara Batu Pahat

Name : En Mohd Rusli Bin Abdul Wahab
Tel No : 03 - 92819700

2) Manager Giatmara Institute

Name : En Mejar (B) Mohd Jinal Bin Selamat
Tel No : 019 - 7612762



3) Senior Executive of ICT Department
Senai Airport Terminal Services

Name : En Raja Shaharin bin Raja Hashib
Tel No : 012 – 7885900



4) Junior Executive in Technical Support SATS

Name : En Azwafi Bin Abdul Wahab
Tel No : 012 - 7658956

5) Business Department Lecture Kolej Poly Tech Mara Kuala Lumpur

Name: Saburiah Binti Mamat
Tel No: 016- 3302513


Expected Salary: RM 1800 - 3000 (negotiable)

Application Letters

Mohd Khaikal Bin Mohd Musa

153 Jalan Dahlia 10

Taman Aman Senai 81400

Johor Darul Ta’zim






Sir/ Madam,



THE SUITABLE POSITION TO JOB APPLICATION



In the response to Any Suitable Position. I am a graduate student on Kolej Poly Tech Mara Kuala Lumpur (KPTM), working towards my degree’s program in Bsc (Hons) Business Information Technology with International Business. And I have to Diploma in Information and Technology also certificated as Assistant Technician Computer in Giatmara Batu Pahat. I am applying that position in your company with my qualification level. I have to experiences in Senai Airport Terminal Services as Technical Support and Division to ICT Department. I believe that my strong experience background in Information Technology And computer system and networking qualifies me for the position.



2. In April 2010, I fresh graduated in Kolej Poly Tech Mara Kuala Lumpur collaboration to University Coventry U.K in degree’s specific on Business and Information Technology Knowledge. And then, April 2008 I have to Diploma Information and Technology. Moreover, January until Jun 2005, I have learn about Computer System and Networking in Giatmara Batu Pahat. Otherwise, I have experience during 3 month’s using the Industrial Training, In Industrial Training specific job as repair computer, CCTV Camera maintaining and computer technical in Senai Airport Terminal Services, This Company give more new experiences in IT Technical Support environment and Business elements.



3. Moreover, In Degree’s Final Year Project I have to develop new project before graduated, it is Internet Marketing Strategy for Inai Kiara Services Enterprise. This project, I have create new marketing strategy to company using the IT/ IS element. Otherwise, I have IT programming knowledge such as VB.Net, Java Script and Website development (Internet Programming). Otherwise I have a good performance in mass communication, and now I still prepare to upgrade of my communication



4. Enclosed is my resume which further details my credentials and demonstrates that I have the characteristics that you seek.



I believed that with my experience and qualification that I can meet your requirement of your company. If you need any clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact me at this number: Mobile 017-7636058 or through my email: kamen_khaibuto@yahoo.com



Thank you, for your time and consideration.



Yours truly,



khaikal musa

……………………………………………

(MOHD KHAIKAL BIN MOHD MUSA)

Enclosure: Resume