How To Find Jobs Near Me? For City Movers and New Grads
Every job hunter knows this because they’re the ones taking those big steps. Whether it’s graduating from college, moving into a different city, or looking to move up the ladder, all job hunters are undergoing significant changes.
The fear of the unknown can be daunting, but we’re here to remind you that you have nothing to worry about. With the right tools and guidance, you’ll make it through alright. You’ll get that job you want.
And here’s how:
GENERAL TIPS
In this guide, we’re already assuming that you have the basics taken care of. But just in case, here’s a quick checklist.
VISION
Life is already messy and chaotic as it is. You don’t want to add to that. You want to plan out the target location where you want to move in or have a job in, the time frame of how long you’re giving yourself to find a job, the target job you want that you’re currently qualified for, and your target salary.If you find yourself in a crisis without any backup plans — maybe you got recently fired for whatever reason — just make a quick one right now. Focus on setting up a vision.
OPTIMIZE YOUR RESUME
If you haven’t been regularly updating your resume, do this immediately. This is where most procrastinate because listing their achievements or even just thinking about it stresses them out. Front load your pain and get on with it. You’ll be surprised at what you already have going for you. Tailor your resume each specific job application, highlight your accomplishments and credentials, and make sure your resume is readable. Don’t include unnecessary information, don’t include irrelevant jobs to your application, and don’t include your photo. Although in some jobs, your photo may be required so it might be best to prepare for that too.
We made detailed articles about the do’s and don’ts of writing a resume here, and deciding which resume format is best for you here. Check them out if you want to learn more.
INVEST MORE ENERGY IN THE BEST SOLUTION
You have to be proactive. You need to attack the objective using different methods. However, the time spent focusing on one method is time not spent on what might be a better use of your time. Cover all solutions, identify the most efficient methods, and prioritize.
DON’T GIVE UP
Your first few days is where you might be the most active, but your first few days may not be the time where you’ll get results. Power through the negative emotions that you might get from these. Remember: You’ll get that job you want.
WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO FIND JOB OPENINGS?
By far, the best method to look for jobs through the internet. Gone are the days where you need to walk under the sun going door-to-door to every company in the area. The internet has killed that approach. Today, you can your search parameters very specifically and skip the jobs that are not worth it. This way, you’ll save time, effort, and energy.
Here are some methods that you can try:
LOCAL JOB POSTING SITES
If you’re looking for opportunities in specific areas, there are websites out there like Craigslist that can help you. Although, some entries here are unorthodox and more “beer money” than a livelihood.
JOB BOARDS AND SEARCH ENGINES
Job boards and job search engines would be the bulk of your manual online job hunting process. Here you would search for job positions and job openings using keywords and specific search parameters. You can also use advanced search options which will help your search even further.
STAFFING AGENCIES
Some companies who have no in-house recruiter skips the usual employee search process and gets their workers straight from staffing agencies. They just don’t have the time to sift through hundreds of people who apply to job postings.
If you want to be able to land a job for sure, staffing agencies are your best bet. Staffing agencies open you up to a lot of job opportunities where you can possibly land a permanent job.
WHAT SHOULD YOU FIRST STEP BE?
Once you’ve got your basics sorted out, you want to ask: How much are you willing to dish out and for how long? If you have enough energy and resources to do extra, go do it.
However, if you’re juggling responsibilities or unable to focus on full-time job hunting, online staffing agencies are your best bet.
Infinity Staffing is staffing agency with offices around these areas:
- Hollister, CA
- Morgan Hill, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Los Banos, CA
If your target location is among or around the listed, we are your best next step. We’ve made it super easy for you to find a job using our job search engine.
If you’re looking for someone to trust your job search with, you can send us your resume and we’ll find jobs for you.
If you want to learn more about Infinity Staffing, click here to contact us.