Job Search Resources

Getting a job is a job in itself.

According to a Job Search survey we conducted this year, it is discovered that it takes the average graduate about 18months to land their first job.

So what can you do to make the process of getting a job easier and faster?

That is why we created this job search resource guide to give you tips and guidance on how to land your first job faster and easier.

Ready to dive in?

Let’s start.

• Chapter 1: Job Hunting Tips
• Chapter 2: Cover letter Tips
• Chapter 3: Resume Tips
• Chapter 4: Interview Tips
• Chapter 5: Job offer Tips
• Chapter 6: Feedback Tips
• Chapter 7: Workplace Tips

A Guide to Finding, Keep and Being Successful At Your First Job

Job Hunting Tips to Get You Started

“If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try.”
Sometimes we get so paralyzed that instead of acting, we react. But the best way to find a job is to actually go out there and job hunt. Job hunting is a skill that you need to master if you really want to get the kind of job you want and that is what this section is all about. You will find tips that will help you get your job hunting off to a good start.

• How to Make Resume Stand Out:  Creative Application get Attention – News.Com.au
• Common Mistakes Job Seekers Make When Applying for A Position – MsCareerGirl
• The Top 10 Ways to get A Job – TheAuthenticPath
• How to Find Your Dream Job in Nigeria
• The Science of The Job Search Part 111 – Talent
• 31 Tips for Your 2019 Job Search ( from the Pros) – Career Sherpa
• 7 Professional Networking Tips and Tricks for A Successful Search – TopResume
• 6 Unique Search Job Search Tricks to Try – FlexJobs
• 100 Job Search Mistakes to Avoid - MyJobMag

Cover Letter TipsEven though cover letters are not so common, some job vacancies still ask you to submit a cover letter when applying for certain types of jobs. Get started with this cover letter writing tips or simply download free cover letter templates you can use right now.

• How to Write A Good Cover Letter – MyJobMag
• Cover Letter Templates  – MyJobMag
• What to Include In A Cover Letter – Zety
• The Worst and Best Things to Put in Your Cover Letter – TheLadders
• The Cover Letter Trick That Will Make Recruiters Read to the End – Vault
• How to Write A Cover Letter That Stands Out – RobertHalf
• 7 Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid – Enterprenuer

CV Writing Tips That Help You Land Job Interview

Now that you found the job you want, you need to apply. But before you can apply, you will need to submit your CV. So how do you write a perfect CV? What are some good CV writing tips that you need to know and won’t it be great to be able to download some free CV templates?

• How to Write A Good CV – MyJobMag
• 20 Things Recruiters Want to See in A CV – Sigmar
• 4 Tips for Writing A CV That Will Get You The Interview - Forbes
• CV Template for All Job Fields – MyJobMag
• 7 Tips for Writing A CV When You Have No Experience – TopCV
• How to Write Your First CV – YouthEmployement
• 19 Resume Bullet Point Examples That Gets Interview - CareerSideKicks

Jobs Interview Tips in Today’s Modern World

A Job interview can be a tough nut to crack for most people. But do you know that the secret to passing any job interview is to be well prepared and to know the type of likely questions you will be asked? You have all the answers in this segment.

• Job Interview Tips for Freshers – NakuriGulf
• How A Fresher Should Prepare for a Job Interview – GeeksforGeeks
• Actionable Job Interview Hacks for Freshers – StayLearner
• Dressing for Interviews – CareerNetwork
• Job Interview Checklist - MyJobMag
• Top 100 Common Interview Questions - MyJobMag
• Top 16 Common Interview Questions and Answer - Indeed
• How to Answer: What Are Your Salary Expectation – BigInterview
• Tips for A Successful Panel Interview - MyJobMag
• Secrets to a Successful Job Interview - MyJobMag
• Star Method to Answering Behaviorial Interview Questions - TheInterviewGuys

Job offer Tips

Should you accept a job offer after an interview or are there clues, warning signs you should look out for before accepting a job offer. Most people become miserable in their workplace because they did not pay attention to details. Not all job offers should be accepted on face value. These resources tell you when a job offer is good enough to be accepted and when you should well, think twice.

• 8 Important Questions to Ask Before Accepting A Job Offer – TopInterview
• Here is How to Decline A Job Offer Gracefully – TheCut
• How to Decline a Job Offer Due to Salary – TotalJobs
• How to Accept a Job Offer With Examples – Grammarly
• Job Offers Thank You Letter and Email Samples - TheBalanceCareers

Job Interview Feedback Tips

Getting feedback after a job interview is crucial. It shows both the employer and yourself values each other time and appreciates each other. Learn how to write a good thank you letter.

• Sample Thank You Letter after Job Interview – BusinessNewDaily
• Dazzling Formal Job Interview Thank You Note Samples – Job-Hunt
• How to Write a Thank You Letter After Job Interview – G2Crowd
• 11 Mistakes to Avoid in Job Interview Thank You Letter - Fairygodboss

Workplace Tips

How do you succeed in a new role and how do you ensure that you have great working experience in your new job. These articles will share with you tips on how to get started on your new roles and what you should be doing in the first 90days at your new job.

• Things to Do In the First 90 Days in A New Job – Right
• How to Ensure Success in Your First 90Days At Work – MyJobMag
• How to Deal With A Difficult Boss At Work – LearningMind
• 7 Tried and True Tips That Will Help Millennial Succeed in Any Workplace – Medium

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Staff Writer

This article was written and edited by a staff writer.