Job seeking is not an easy task. Many applicants feel discouraged as they are having a hard time finding a job. By the coming of 2020, this article is highlighting the best tips for job searching in Pakistan. For similar articles check these links:

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Some applicants cannot take a lot of time to get hired. This time we brought you the new tips that you should know about job seeking strategies. Without further ado, let’s list them and explain them to you.

1.   Focus on a Target Job:

Your studies, your skills and your daily concern are for one purpose; finding a job. This is not a random search. Your quest should be specific and not general, especially if you want to get a well paid job. Avoid those random and excessive applications. Make a goal and a program for your job searching and use keywords on your search engines to reach the job you want. It should be a job that you can master, a job that you are passionate about, a job that fulfils you life purpose.

2.   Make a List of Your Top Possible Jobs:

For an applicant who has many skills and an interesting resume, there is a possible access to many occupations. However, the easiest way to get a job is to make a list. Start with the jobs that you’re qualified for. Your list should be based on your degree and on what you are academically specialized. Before you learn extra skills, start with what enables you of getting selected for an interview. You can also make a list of the companies or any institution that is concerned with your learning and skills. You can get more employment options from this article:

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3.   Networking: 

Social networks can be considered as a platform for job seekers. There are Facebook groups, pages, and accounts specialized in providing job announcement. Being notified by these tools can be helpful in finding a job at a very short time.

4.   Provide all the Documents Including a Cover Letter. 

To make your resume get noticed, you have to provide special equipment for that. In fact, hiring managers are interested in your achievement and in any document that proves your skills, your volunteering experience and your ability to work. Therefore, try to get all these documents and impress your employer.

5.   Avoid the too Much Information on Your Resume: 

A resume is not a biography and is not a lengthy list of qualities. Put focus on the quality rather than quantity. In fact, some job seekers think that by putting too much information, they are going to nail the interview and get hired. Unfortunately, these intentions don’t happen in reality.

6.    Promote for Yourself

Self-promotion is very important when it comes to job searching. You need to have good reviews about your from a highly recognized source. In this case, you need a recommendation letter from your previous supervisor.

7.   Make Accounts in Job Searching Platforms :

There are many online platforms for employment. You need to have a presence there. Because old searching techniques take a great deal of time and effort, having an account in LinkedIN would help you find a new job. The same can be done through other job searching websites.

8.   Keep the Quest on

After long days of job search, you might get discouraged and tired of rejections. So many job seekers have been in similar situations. In the meanwhile, you need to invest the time you spend it on waiting for a response, on learning new skills. You need to be active in many fields and not distracted. This short break would motivate you to carry on your job search.

9.   Avoid Negativity

Looking for a job is not easy. Sometimes you can get frustrated by people who might make this quest harder than before. Some people may not recommend you applying in specific places under pretext that it is not appropriate for you. It is paying less and many other discouraging statement. All you need to do is to be neutral and give everything a try, so that you don’t regret it later.

10.               Focus on Success Stories:

Many of us have faced failure in different stages in life. This is not a bad sign because every success is built upon failure. Therefore, you need to keep motivated and work on improving your strengths so that you can get a successful job experience. If you didn’t find a job in your field, try some online home based jobs and start a new experience.

11. Consider the Most Common Interview Questions and Answers

No matter how you can deal with situations and respond to answers, preparing for interviews is the key to fast employment. There are many common questions that can operate in every interview. If you prepare for them, you can easily nail the interview.

12. Improve Your Computing Skills and Knowledge:

We are in an age of technical advances. Therefore, the more you master the use of these tools, the more you get accessible to many occupational opportunities.

13.  Do Some Volunteering Work:

This task is similar to internship. However, it is for social and public benefits. This task would enable you to have more empathy and powerful impact over people. It can also bring a positive impression on you.

14. Follow the Requirements of the Industry

In every job search you are doing, focus on the job descriptions and try to master all the requirements. If you agree on the terms and conditions of the job description and provide what is required, you can be hired soon.

15. Follow up 

Keep in touch with your employer through checking from time to time any news about the application. Send a thank you email to your employer, if you got the chance of getting invited and interviewed.

These are the 15 tips for searching a job in Pakistan. Follow them if you are a new graduate or if you are leaving your old job. Don’t forget to submit your CV at Fratres for more professional opportunities.