Five reason why you fail to find a job

1. You don’t know how to find a job.
Better learn job search strategies that works for you. If you knew them you`re not looking for a job now!

2. You don`t know where to find a job.
Finding employment by looking at a newspaper, internet job boards, or sending unsolicited resumes will not work for you - most of the time. Majority of the employment opportunities are never advertised and job seeker must learn how to approach employers in a strategically effective ways.

3. You are using the wrong tools.
Most job seekers are often stuck with one tool - resume, and often it does`t work. Therefore you must learn how to create and use variety of tools for marketing yourself to the employers.

4. You are harder to sell.
If you are targeting employers for full time job. By showing your willingness to accept part-time, contract or temporary work you make yourself more marketable and flexible to the employers.

5. You are unaware of Social Media.
You are your Google result. The personal branding guru, Dan Schawbell says “Your first impression isn’t a handshake anymore. It’s your online presence that will decide the fate of your career.” Managing your online presence is a key to career success in today`s interconnected world.

Career Advice for the Parents and Students

Often parents assume that as long as their sons and daughters work hard and pay attention to their studies, they’ll be rewarded with a good job at graduation. The path from college/university to a good career is not automatic; it takes considerable work on the student’s part, starting early in their time at college. Follow the suggestions below and so they could gain maximum advantage and enjoyment from their education.

Drop-out - Opt-in Theory of Career Development

Drop-out theory of career development
In a career development process if a student does not get admission in a program of his interest because of low marks, or lack of financial resources, then s(he) drop-out of competition and rely on the remaining educational options on a career ladder. Occupations on these career ladders are defined by actual or perceived demand of particular occupation.

Advice for the job seekers who are new to the professional life from HR Professionals

Following is a summary list of advices, for the job seekers who are new to the professional life, provided by the Human Resource professionals on a Rozee Blog.