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Tuesday, November 13, 2007

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Looking for a job?

Ever since I was cruelly fired by my boss, I've been trying to find a new job. Flipping through the recruit section in Straits Times, checking with friends for any job openings in their company, hoping to find a new job soon.

Well, sometimes fate works in miracle ways. My friends helped to forward my resume to their HR last Friday, and I got two calls yesterday to arrange for an interview this Thursday! Hooray! I actually prefer one over the other, but we shall see what happens during the interview. The Interview is very Important. *cross fingers*

As I was flipping through the recruit section last Saturday, I suddenly asked Baby what he think is the most efficient way to find a job. Through recruit section in newspapers? Through job agencies? Or through referrals?

Recruit section in newspapers

The most convenient way, I think. All you need is the day's newspapers and you are ready to explore the possibilities offered by the recruitment ads. But it's not easy to find a suitable job as most of these ads are simplified versions that only provide limited info about the position.

Job agencies

Provides the most opportunities as the consultants have a wider network of potential employers. However, you need to go down for an interview with the consultant, before he/she decide which position to recommend you to. On what grounds do they based on to determine the suitability between you and the job? Besides, you don't get the full amount of your salary cos the consultant earn commission from it.

Referrals

Perhaps this is The best way among all. You are referred or recommended by someone who is already working in the company. That someone probably has worked with you before or know you well enough. They probably will put in some good words for you. And the possibility of you getting the job is much higher, unless you screw up the interview.

So which do you think is the most effective way?


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