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What are you good at?
This will give you some insight into what skills you have currently.

What career options align with what you have learned
about yourself?
This will help you find a career in which you will be happy and fulfilled.

By using the following proactive strategies, you can make looking for
employment easier:

1 Research your target companies – get a feel for the company culture and
research the roles that the employees occupy and the salaries that are offered.
2 Ensure that your CV is tailored to each position that you apply for – your CV
is one of the most critical tools for your job search. Make yourself a perfect fit
by studying and applying the words used in the job description. The recruiter
will know immediately that you match the skills they are looking for.
3 Create an online career brand – potential employers search the web to find
ideal candidates for the opportunities they are recruiting for. LinkedIn is often
the primary search tool and it is a great tool to position yourself to employers.
4 Get organised – keep track of the jobs you have applied for by using a spread
sheet. Develop a system that works for you.
5 Build your network of contacts – having a strong network of contacts makes
sure you can ask for a referral and have someone who is able to assist you in
your search for a position. Hiring managers prefer to interview people who
come recommended.
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