Not getting where you want to go when job searching? Time to try something different - here are some suggestions!1. Networking
2. Cold Canvassing
3. Recruitment Agencies
4. Advertised positions
5. Volunteering and Unpaid work experience
6. University Careers Service
Networking
Networking works:
* 70% of job vacancies are not advertised
* Networking provides personal growth and professional development opportunities
Networking is all about developing relationships. Take a structured approach to your networking:
- Write down lists of contacts. These can be formal (professional associations, employer or interest networks) and informal (family, friends, academic staff, contacts from expos or work experience)
- Be proactive. Get your friends and family to talk to everyone they know, and get out and meet people
- Get a business card
- Have a current resume
- Log in to CareerHub and view the Infosheet on Networking
Cold canvassing simply means contacting an organisation or potential employer who you are keen to find employment with, sending them your resume and letting them know that you are interested should any suitable position be available. You are not answering a job ad, so you will need to work harder to get the employer’s attention. Have you made previous contact via a network activity? If so then be sure to mention it
Recruitment Agencies
Recruitment agencies can also be known as personnel consultants, employment agencies or placement agencies. These organisations are third party recruiters who are employed by other organisations to conduct the recruitment process. While most agencies will advertise positions on the web and in newspapers, they are also aware of many more positions that have not been advertised as yet. You can register with local, national and overseas recruiters online.
Advertised Positions
Advertised positions can also provide good leads for cold canvassing opportunities. You will find ads:
• Online – Check the Links section on CareerHub
• Company Websites – most organisations have vacancy pages
• Professional associations – many have job vacancy listings on their websites
• Professional journals and newspapers
Look for evidence of what the role involves and highlight the key criteria. Read the Job Applications Info Sheet on CareerHub for further details on this.
Volunteering and Unpaid Work Experience
Be aware that there are some areas of employment (e.g. arts and entertainment industries) where undertaking some voluntary experience is a typical method used to break into the field. If you seek unpaid work experience with other types of organisations, you will need to supply your own work experience insurance cover. In most (but not all) cases the university can cover this cost for current student, click here for more information.
University Careers Service
The Careers Service advertises a range of jobs advertised on CareerHub that include part-time work, program related traineeships and vacation work, as well as graduate opportunities. CareerHub is free to join for current and past students, and you can also make an appointment on CareerHub to come and talk to a Careers Advisor.
SIGN UP TO CAREERHUB TODAY!
Need tips on finding work in Newcastle? Scroll down to the blog titled “Tips for International Students” and there’s a list of employment options and how to start. Of course, you don’t just have to be an international student!
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Please share your stories and comments, but be aware that the comments section is designed to either just comment or to engage in peer discussion. For any questions directed to the Careers Service staff, e-mail studentemployment@newcastle.edu.au (this is the Careers Service) or book an appointment with a Careers Advisor at CareerHub.
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