by Jhumki Sen

Created on: March 04, 2010

Top 6 Ways to Get (and stay) Employed

Whether you are an office administrator just starting out, a mid level software developer, a senior marketing professional, or a moonlighting bartender, the watchword for today’s success at the workplace is competition. A sluggish job scene is inundating the market with more talent and experience than ever before and you need to keep up with this onward tide. But all is not lost. A sharp eye (and an even sharper profile) will go a long way to ensure that you are still part of the ‘E’ crowd. Here’s a few ‘Must-Dos’ that should feature prominently on your Job Finder ‘To Do’ list:

Network:  I cannot overly stress the importance of knowing the right people. Word of mouth is still the most powerful endorser you can get, so get out there and advertise your skills. There are professional networking sites like LinkedIn that can be an effective tool.  If you are a Facebook kind of person, use that to grow your network and connect with a wider circle. Remember someone you know, may have someone they know that can help you. Use networking resources wisely, don’t spill your guts to anyone who will listen, and don’t fall victim to identity thieves.

Dress up:  Depending on your line of work, dress the part when you go on interviews or meet and greet type events. Mini skirts and jewel tights are only a good idea if you are looking for a casino greeter job, err on the side of convention, you can think fitting in later, when you get the job.  Guys, open collared shirts with your chest hair showing (even if you have a jacket on) in a fashion faux pas in the office. A well dressed pulled together look tells the employer you would be a capable and dependable employee thus bettering of chance sof getting hired.

Make friends with technology:  Today, no matter what kind of work you are into, you cannot get by without knowing the basics.  Commonly used office applications for word processing, calculations are a must in your portfolio of skills.  Beyond that at least read up on applications specific to your area of work, home designing, accounting, office management applications, software coding tools etc.  Most products offer free demos and information sessions on their websites that can get you through the interview door.  Besides, I don’t know of anyone that sends out resumes in the mail anymore.  There are numerous job sites,

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