{"id":49164,"date":"2021-03-08T11:42:40","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T19:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/?p=49164"},"modified":"2024-11-25T09:14:35","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T17:14:35","slug":"how-to-find-a-job-other-career-tips-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/personal-finance\/career-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find a Job and Other Career Tips You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Considering that your job is where you\u2019ll likely spend most of your daylight hours, it\u2019s important to find a job that you enjoy.<\/p>\n

But that can be easier said than done \u2014 in 2019, only 40% of U.S. workers said they had good jobs while the rest said their jobs were mediocre or outright bad, according to a Gallup survey<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here are eight tips on how to find a job \u2014 and hopefully land a new position that you\u2019ll love:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Visualize what you\u2019re looking for in a career<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Update your resume<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Use an online job search engine<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Use your connections<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Prepare, prepare, prepare<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Send a thank-you note<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Negotiate your salary and benefits<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. If you get turned down, keep applying elsewhere<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Visualize what you\u2019re looking for in a career<\/h2>\n

    Don\u2019t: <\/b>Apply to every job that\u2019s related to your industry<\/p>\n

    Whether you\u2019re looking for a new role or searching for your first job after college, you might think applying to every listing related to your industry will improve your chances of securing a job.<\/p>\n

    But applying to so many different positions could work against you \u2014 for example, you might end up wasting your time applying for jobs that aren\u2019t a good fit.<\/p>\n

    Instead, take the time to picture what you\u2019re looking for in a career. Consider what tasks you really enjoy doing and others you dread.<\/p>\n

    Tip:<\/b> If you\u2019re not sure what your ideal job would entail, spend some time researching professionals in your industry that you admire. Once you have a list, reach out to see if you can schedule an informational interview with some of them to learn more about what they do and how they got to where they are.<\/p>\n

    Also consider finding people on LinkedIn who have the job you want. Spend some time looking through their job histories to see what path they took to get to their position \u2014 this can give you a good idea of how to start building the experience you need to potentially land your dream job in the future.<\/p>\n

    Hearing these first-hand experiences could help you more easily decide exactly what you want to do.<\/div><\/div>\n

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    2. Update your resume<\/h2>\n

    Don\u2019t: <\/b>Use a standard resume and cover letter for every application<\/p>\n

    If you haven\u2019t looked at your resume in a while, it\u2019s essential to spend some time sprucing it up to entice potential employers. You\u2019ll also need to consider the cover letter you\u2019ll send with your resume as you apply for jobs.<\/p>\n

    Here are a few ways to get your resume and cover letters into good shape:<\/p>\n