About 25 years ago job search was not even a topic of discussion, few were available and even fewer advertised. Now a buoyant economy with a diversified industrial base and a robust services sector offers a wide array of job opportunities. There is no shortage of jobs in the country but the question is, how one gets access to them. First and foremost you would need to know the channels to explore. This includes both advertised and the hidden job market. About 20 – 30 percent of then jobs is hidden and can be accessed through networking and marketing oneself.
The job opportunity channels include
Training cum placement – vocational institutes which assist in identifying job opportunities
Direct Ads in print – advertisements and classified ads
Career portals – These include naukri, times job (complete listing in the report)
Corporate websites - include information on the openings, select also carry information pertaining to work culture, environment, HR policies etc
Job Fairs – several organizations participate in job fairs
Walk-in-interviews – Details published in newspapers
Hr consultants - job aspirants approach with their portfolio and seek career opportunities
Referrals - Word of mouth referencing
Campus recruitment –corporate recruitment in colleges
Employment exchange – Not the most popular approach amongst city bred however small towns still register in the hope of getting a job
The power of the Internet
The internet is considered to be most cost effective channel for job search. Technology having revolutionized the job hunting and recruitment proc ess, it is a highly recommended tool for job search. You can do more like such as post resumes, search for vacancies listed by employers and consultants, collate information on industries and companies, exchange information, get career advice, take free self assessment and aptitude tests and even get interviewed online. Of late online recruitment has gained popularity as more and more organizations are discovering the advantages of using the internet for increasing their headcount.
Career Fairs
A career fair should be taken as seriously as an interview. Some tips – Pre register Research on the industries and companies Dress accordingly; first impression may just be the last! Carry enough resumes Build a career portfolio and carry that with you The elevator pitch – Interviews in career fairs last for anywhere between 2 – 3 minutes, so mak e sure you come prepared Positive body language Follow up post the meeting |
