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How to get that job you want - What Job? Where?
Mike Hayes 
Mike Hayes
http://www.mike-hayes.nl
Why are you looking for job hunting info? Because you want to be successful in getting a job. Not any job, no. You want to get the job that you have chosen; the job that you consider to offer you the things you want in life. Because you want to capitalise on the years spent educating yourself, or the years spent improving your knowledge and experience in a particular branch of business.
The fact that you are looking proves you are on the right track. Investing time and maybe money, however little, means you are still willing to learn and you want to achieve something.
During the last thirty years I must have read thousands of job applications, carried out thousands of job interviews and in the course of doing so, I have given many an applicant advice to help them with future applications. And of course there are the experiences during my own job interviews, some of which have cost me dearly, thank goodness those are not too many.
Ultimately you are the only one who can decide what you want to do and whether you are qualified to do what you want to do, or at least, whether you are on your way towards qualification.
Questions
While you are thinking about the job you'd like, there are some questions you must ask yourself. These questions and the answers point you in the direction you think to go to get that job.
So, rule 1 is ask the questions; "Where am I?", "What do I want?" And there are more than two answers to those two questions. Life is not easy.
What job do you want?
Ultimately you are the only one who can decide what you want to do and whether you are qualified to do what you want to do, or at least, whether you are on your way towards qualification.
More Questions
While you are thinking about the job, there are some questions you must ask yourself.
A couple of examples: What is my level of experience? Do I need new expertise? Do I want to be, a manager or a doer?
Where are the best jobs?
The best jobs for you should be at the best location for you. The location where you want to work. The description "Best Job" covers of course more than the actual work and pay; it describes the total situation which is going to affect your life in a positive way.
In large countries many people are in the luxurious position of having a wide range of work locations to choose from. And in Europe things are wide open these days; the only threshold will be the language.
If you like to ski then you can see if there are any suitable companies close to ski resorts. Do you like scuba-diving then go for the coast. Remember, it is your life and your future!
In fact you are matching your own situation to the place you would most like to be. There can be many more personal reasons to take into account, so when you are ready to start, get some paper and brainstorm your own list. Like how many theatres, cinemas, schools. How is public transport? Are there sporting facilities? And the climate? These are just a couple of the things you need to know.
The decision you have to make, before you start even thinking about applying for a job, is whether you, and your family, really want to move.
I have interviewed people who have said they would rather be unemployed in their hometown than start a career elsewhere! Don't waste people's time.
If you are not willing to relocate then do not apply for jobs which are located where you do not want to live!
Pay a visit if you are in a position to do so, spend a few days in the area you would like to work. This will give you the chance to get a feel for the place and its inhabitants. Spend a few hours, or even days wandering round having a look at what they have to offer. And talk to the local taxi-drivers. They know a lot!
Future articles will discuss things like application letters, interviews, c.v.'s and more, thanks for reading.
Mike Hayes
More info about job position analysis here.
Article submitted Sunday, May 11, 2008
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