| In order to get the perfect job you may have to | | | | 3. Look for the signs. |
| use revised tactics. It may prove very beneficial to | | | | Take an opportunity and apply for a job before the |
| bring out the cunning you and take a slightly different | | | | position even opens. Seems hard? Not so much if |
| approach to job search. Here are few examples of | | | | you use simple common sense. If you see in the |
| what you can do to increase your chances of | | | | newspaper that in the company X there has been a |
| employment. | | | | major change on the executive level - send your |
| 1. Take a step back. | | | | resume right in. The management change is often |
| Reaching out to your previous manager/employer is | | | | followed by further layoffs as new administration |
| not something you usually do unless looking for | | | | introduces new policies. You can be the part of the |
| references. It is, however, a great idea - people | | | | new team. |
| move, change companies, climb up the ladder. Your | | | | 4. Insider job. |
| past employer already knows you and may be | | | | Many companies have references fees for employers |
| interested in having you join his team. They may also | | | | who recommend new people to join the team. |
| refer you to other employers. | | | | Target someone who already works in a company |
| 2. Volunteer. | | | | that interest you. You can reach them through |
| This is a great way to land a great opportunity. If | | | | friends or via your network. Ask them if they can |
| you have time and occasion consider doing some | | | | forward your resume to their supervisor. It will be in |
| free work. You may spend few hours a week doing | | | | the best interest of both of you if you actually get |
| a job you really like and eventually get recognition | | | | the job. |
| and full time paid position. In any case this chance will | | | | Good luck! |
| not be wasted as you gain valuable experience. | | | | |