5 Ways to Prepare for Job Hunting in 2013

1. Create porfessional resumes
2. Have social media basics
3. Look the part
4. Get a smart phone
5. Monitor and moher your online reputation

The first thing to do when applying for a job is to create a resume. If you do not have a resume, you are likely to not get the job, especially if someone else applying does have one. Statistics show that job seekers are fourty percent more likely to get a job with attaching a resume to an application. It shows professionalism and it contains all the information they need to know before hiring you.

The next way to prepare for a job is having knowledge of social media basics. This does not mean you have to be an expertise, this just means that you should have an understanding of sites such as Facebook, Twitter and or Pininterest.You should also use them to benefit you and promote something, not bring you down and make you look bad. Be careful what you show on them because you want to keep a professional and good image for yourself if they do look at your profiles.

The most important thing to do when looking for a job is to look the part or position. They need someone who fits and follows possible guidelines for the job. Its always a good thing to wear updated, clean, professional and presentable clothes. As well as have your hair cut, face shaved good hygiene etc. No one wants to hire a bum and most people want to hire people who fit the iage for the specific job, so it is important to look the part. For example, if you were looking to work somewhere like Hollister you want to present that preppy or surfer look and possibly even wear some of their clothes and or season colors. This will catch their attention and make you stand out from others.

Its almost 2013 so you need to get up to par and get a current phone! Throw away your old flip phone or huge ancient cell phone and get a smart phone. With a smart phone, you can search anywhere on the web for job openings and download applications to your phone which better help you in finding a job fast and efficiently.

Last but not least, you should monitor your online image or reputation. Google your name and see what pops up. Update or delete any informationb that may not help you in getting the job. Be sure that whatever is on there is information you don't mind employers seeing. If you do, make them private or delete them. Most employers do google your name and search for online profiles etc. before hiring and if they see somwething they don't like than you are automatically disqualified.

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