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  Agreed job-hunting is a tedious process. It's a fiercely competitive market out there and there are several hurdles to cross before you get the right break. But don't despair- the scene out there is not all that discouraging; with a sound job-search strategy and some patience, and effort, you're bound to be successful. Here are some key rules as starters that you could be useful as you go along job-hunting.
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Explore all avenues/methods of job-hunting available. Advertisements on the net, in newspapers, magazines, headhunters, word-of-mouth et al. |
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Make the most of the Internet. Explore all web-based job-hunting options, including general job-hunting sites, industry-specific job sites, company sites, and networking sites. |
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Work on a professional resume and cover letter. |
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Having multiple versions of your resume could come in handy when you have different options open. Keep a traditional formatted resume, text-based (ASCII) resume, and a Web-based resume ready. |
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Be persistent and follow-up all job leads. |
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Make sure a potential employer can reach you. Provide your home phone, work phone (if necessary), cell phone, and email. |
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Be well informed and do a thorough research on companies that interest you. |
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Don't limit your search to a single method of job-hunting - take advantage of the many 'job-search' options available today. |
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Don't expect results overnight; job-hunting is a tedious process and takes time and patience. But if you have been job-hunting for several months and have not had any success, its time to reflect on your strategies and re-work on them. |
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Don't quit your current job unless you've got a confirmation on your new offer. |
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Don't be passive. Go that extra mile and widen your network to inform as many people as possible that you're job hunting. |
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