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Chapter one before you get the interview in this chapter we'll examine some specific things that you

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can do to make your job interview successful before you even have an interview scheduled while you're

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doing the work that will get you a job interview.

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You should also be laying the foundation that will make your interview great.

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Let's begin with a brief discussion about how most people look for jobs according to a recent Department

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of Labor finding people use six basic methods to actively look for a job.

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First people contact employers directly.

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This means approaching the prospective employer either in person or on the phone.

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Second people send resumes and fill out job applications.

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This can be done by traditional mail email or via employment portals available on a company's Web site.

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Sending resumes and filling out applications is the most popular method of seeking employment.

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A third way that people look for a job is by answering and placing advertisements for work.

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This can be done in a number of ways in the newspaper on an online classifieds site or even by direct

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mail.

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Fourth people reach out to friends and relatives when looking for work.

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Creative networking often yields opportunities that more traditional job seeking does not.

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And brainstorming with friends and relatives is a great way to come up with innovative ideas.

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Fifth people use public employment agencies to find work.

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A quick internet search of your state's official web site should give you a good idea of government

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resources available to you.

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Six people hire private employment agencies to assist in their job search employment professionals often

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have industry contacts that would not be available elsewhere and some headhunters only get paid if your

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job hunt is successful.

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While there are many ways that people look for jobs.

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Studies show that most people only use one or two methods during a job search.

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Being willing to perform your job search in a variety of ways increases your chance of getting an interview.

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So keep your thinking flexible.

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However job seekers must also be cautious when seeking employment as the number of unemployed workers

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increases so does the number of employment related scams.

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If it sounds too good to be true it probably is and you should be especially suspicious if there is

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a fee associated with applying for any job.
