Job searching is fun; in the beginning. After a while job searching can become pretty frustrating; you just need to look online to see how many people are currently unemployed and desperately looking for a job. Or you just need to look around you to see how many people are currently in a job which they absolutely hate.

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We all want to find that dream job; the job that lets you wake up with a smile on your face and leaves you full of excitement for the day ahead, or some of us quite simply just want to find a job that puts food on the table. Using recruitment agencies or calling executive search agencies is a great way to help with your job search. Furthermore you need to be actively involved in your own future.   Whether you are looking for a dream job or for any kind of job at all, you will not find a job if you don’t get creative. As there are thousands of people close to you looking for a job as well, you will need to think out of the box, be persistent and never ever give up.

Register Your CV Online

In today’s day and age there is very little you won’t be able to find on the internet. Almost every single company out there uses the internet to post open vacancies; don’t just look for jobs on job search sites, but go into companies’ websites and look for jobs.
Join job search sites and upload your CV so companies who are looking for job seekers will be able to compare your qualities, skills and qualifications with the needs of their organization.

Cold Calling

Many jobseekers tend to look for open vacancies and ignore the fact that most companies are likely to have a position open in the future or might need someone, but did not advertise yet. Call companies and hear whether they have any open vacancies; if they say no then offer to send them your CV and ask them whether they would be willing to keep it and consider you when any positions open up in the future. It also makes a better impression when you deliver your CV in person so the company can get a good look at you and see that you are very eager to work for them.

Recruitment Agencies

Recruitment agencies can make a big difference in your job search as you will get a lot of pointers and will be sent to vacancies on the agencies data base. For people who are looking to change jobs and who are skilled at what they do, like a marketing manager, an executive search agency would be your best bet. Look up the executive search agencies closest to you, and find out whether they currently need someone in your profession. Chances are, they have the position you are looking for and a few others to choose from.

Your success in finding a job depends on your creativity, determination and motivation. Don’t give up and don’t take it personally when you don’t get a certain job or when no one calls you back. Rather try to find ways to improve your CV and your skills.

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“I am going to be a doctor.” If only it were that simple. We all were there once; in our youth where everything seemed possible and failing maths did not seem to be enough of a reason why you could not become a doctor; a surgeon or an accountant. But when we approach our senior years we realize that we have to make a decision so we can plan our future; this is when we often find ourselves unable to decide.

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Executive search and Recruitment agencies work with careers and different kinds of jobs every day. It would be very helpful to talk to someone who works as a recruitment consultant, but you need to talk to them before you decide what degree to get or which skills you will acquire.

Some of us were sent to psychologist to be evaluated and did psychometric tests to see where our skills lie and in which direction we should go. The truth is that no one can tell you what kind of career you should choose. We all have different personalities, hopes, dreams and interest and no test can accurately measure what path in life will make us happy.

Degree Or Experience?

Some of us also fall into the degree trap; we think that getting a degree in either journalism or communications would automatically open up a career as a reporter. The truth is that it is not that simple. Before you choose to study in a certain direction you need to know exactly what you can do with that degree as well as what extra skills or certificates you will need to go into a specific career. Some careers require experience and one way to get this would be to do an internship or to work while studying part-time.

Research and Refine

The first thing to do in your quest of finding out what you really want to do one day is to research all of the possibilities. Let’s say you want to become a stable manager, as you love horses; you might have seen a movie about a stable manager and the job might have seemed very fulfilling and rewarding, but what the movie had failed to show you was that stable managers work extremely long hours, and in some countries stable managers get paid very poorly.

Your task in determining your career path is to talk to people who know everything about careers. Call a recruitment agent or an executive search agent and ask them what you would be able to do with a certain degree or what you need to one day be a journalist/ communications manager/ psychologist. When talking to a recruitment consultant they will be able to tell you about the requirements, advantages and disadvantages of a certain career. They will also be able to tell you exactly what you need to succeed and what makes some of their clients so successful.

There is no need to feel rushed and just jump into a certain degree/career or trade. Make sure that you know absolutely everything there is to know about all of the different jobs and careers you can follow. Most importantly; think about what would make you happy, not your bank account.

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The world of recruiting is an appealing profession to many.  While some choose to work for an agency, others decide to take a risk and start all on their own. Starting your own recruitment or executive search agency can seem scary and uncertain, but as long as you have some of the steps laid out you will know what to expect and will have the motivation to see it through.

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1. Analyse Your Strengths And Weaknesses

In order for you to start a business you first need to analyse what strengths you would be able to contribute. If you have enough capital to put towards the business or a sparkling personality that can sell people things they don’t even want, then you have two things sorted towards your strengths. But let’s say you don’t have any knowledge, training or skills in recruitment and you know that you will need outside help to assist in that part of the business; you might want to bring in a partner who worked in recruitment and who can bring clients along with them.

2. Write A Business Plan

A business plan is a great idea and a must for attracting investors, or for convincing a prospective partner that they are making the right decision to join you. A business plan will also help to keep you on track and to make sure that you are following the guidelines regarding money, time and resources.

3. Research

In order for your business to be successful you will need to know how many recruitment or executive search agencies are close to the location where you wish to establish your business. You need to be sure that there is a big enough market out here for you to sell to and that your service is competitive with that which is being offered by other companies.

4. Legal Jargon

Before you get your business up and running, ensure that you followed the correct legal steps in order to register your business. Make sure that you know how much tax you will be liable for each year, and if possible get an accountant or ask someone who has their own business to help you with taxes.
Another important aspect would be insurance; are you going to insure the property and all of the assets you use to run your business? You will be a lot safer if you do.

5. Marketing

In order for people to use your recruitment or executive search services, they first need to know about it. Advertising is a must for any business and you need to put money aside for marketing in your business plan.
One of the cheapest ways to advertise where you would get the most publicity would be online. Use every resource available to you like job search sites, Facebook,Twitter and even start a blog if you feel up to it.
Print business cards and give them out whenever you meet someone new; stop being shy! Successful people are persistent people..

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Are you thinking about starting your own executive search agency? Or maybe you would like to work for one and start a successful career as a recruitment consultant? First you will need to know exactly what this entails. The main thing you will do when working as a consultant is to search for companies who require candidates to fulfil upmarket positions, then you will have to search for candidates that meet the company’s criteria. The hardest part of your job would probably be to convince those candidates to move over to the other company; here you will need to use you excellent sales skills.

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Before you can make a final decision about whether you want to either start your own executive search company or want to work for one, you first need to understand the processes that you will follow.

1. Meet with prospective clients

Once you have found companies who are looking to fill a position for either a manager, director or whatever else, you will need to set up a meeting with this company. In the first meeting you will have to tell this company about your success as an executive consultant, why you would be the best choice and what your approach to the recruitment process is.

2. Candidate Specification

If the company chose you to find them the perfect candidate then you will need to get specifications about the position that needs to be filled, the kind of candidate they would like for the position as well as specific requirements relating to the skills, qualifications and personality of the candidate. You will need to make sure that you understand the company’s culture so you will be able to sell this company to a candidate. In order to sell something, you need to make it look attractive; therefore you will need to know what kind of salary as well as benefits the company will be able to offer the new employee.

3. Market Analysis

After you have been given the exact specifications of what the company wants you will need to go out and see what the market has to offer. Let’s say the company wanted a new Executive marketing Manager, you will then need to look at other companies and see who their marketing managers are. You will need to research those people to see what their qualifications are, their skills as well as look for success stories about them. You will need to have a few candidates who seem like a good fit for your client and will then need to approach them.

4. Approach And Sell

You will now have to approach of the candidates and first see whether any of them are interested in your proposal. Remember that these people are already established in a company and will most likely be very hesitant; you need to sell it. If you have a good proposal you should have no problem in getting them interested and will be able to create a shortlist of candidates.

5. Present Shortlist And Start Interviewing

After presenting the shortlisted candidates to your client you will then help them to interview the candidates and to find the best fit. Once the position has been filled; your job is done and you most probably will be their first choice for recruitment in the future.

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No matter what kind of career you choose, chances are that at one point in time you will need to sell either something or yourself. Whether you are a doctor who will only need to use your sales skills in an interview for a position, or an executive search consultant who needs to use your skills every day to convince companies to hire you, you will need to have sales skills.

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While selling comes natural to some people, it is absolutely terrifying to others; ever been in an interview that you had been thoroughly prepared for, only to find yourself shaking and unable to utter a single word when you sat down for the real deal? Or did you leave school and think that sales would be the perfect job for you, as you are really outgoing and never take no for an answer, but then found that people were put off by your forward manner?

Not everyone is born to be able to sell something, some of us get absolutely terrified at the idea, others find it too forward and uncomfortable, but if you want to enter the work force you will need to learn some sales skills; luckily everyone can.

Here are some of the basics you will need to make a sale:

1. Self Confidence

People are naturally attracted to outgoing people; this doesn’t mean that you need to crack a joke with every sentence, but you need to seem like you believe in yourself and your product 100%. Even though you may feel nervous on the inside you have to practice to keep those feelings inside and to show only smiles and confidence on the outside. Practice makes perfect and the more you practice to seem confident the more you will be.

2. Motivation

Everyone is bound to experience some kind of disappointment in their life; the trick is that you need to learn how to deal with it. Never take it personally. If you don’t get the job, try for another one, if you don’t sell the product, try and see whether it was anything you did and then improve on your skills with the next customer. You need to stay on top of things; there is no room for self pity in the sales world. Some jobs like recruitment agencies and executive search agencies work on commission and only get paid once they found a match between companies and candidates; if these consultants spent too much time feeling sorry for themselves, they would lose precious time and money. Just look forward and stay positive.

3. Listening Skills

One thing many people tend to forget when trying to sell a product or sell their services is to constantly monitor the verbal and non- verbal feedback from the potential customer or employer. Look for cues that you are boring them, irritating them or exciting them; if you pin point what kind of things the customer wants to hear you will be able to concentrate on the things which will sell your services or your products. Constantly monitoring feedback will also help you to realize when you are being to too forward or persistent and will help you to become a better sales person.

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Trying to find a job at a recruitment company or in an executive search agency can be pretty intimidating as these are very competitive fields. The money making potential in these fields can vary, but generally if you are good at what you do you will make a lot of money. These careers also offer very interesting prospects, as you play the role of matchmaker between clients and companies. As with any business you need to have certain skills and traits in order to be successful in this field.

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Sales Potential

A big part of working in either executive search or recruitment is that you will need to sell your recruitment skills to companies. You will need to convince companies that you can find them the best candidates and will also have to deliver on your promises.
In order to be good at sales you need to have a warm, friendly and outgoing personality; If you easily give in and if you are generally unable to convince people to make certain decisions, then recruitment might not be the place for you.

Specialization

Anyone with the ability to sell and with the right attitude can work in a recruitment agency. While certain qualifications will definitely give you an advantage, experience can greatly increase your chances of finding a recruitment job.
Some recruitment agencies specialize in specific fields and if you have a background in either the medical field or communications then it would be smart to submit your CV  to recruitment agencies that specialize in those particular fields. The added advantage would be that you will know what the employers in those fields are looking for in potential employees, and you will be able to sell your recruitment services to those companies.

Self-Starter

When you do find a job in a recruitment agency all of the clients will not just be given to you. It will be your job to find new clients and to then go out and find the right candidates for those positions. You need to be highly motivated to work as a recruitment consultant; If you are the type of person who does not like to be out there socializing and looking for talent, then you would find this kind of job exhausting and frustrating.

Salary Expectations

Recruitment companies work on commission, which means that you will be given a basic salary and will then get commission on every sale that you make. Basic salaries for juniors are often not very high which motivates you to work harder or weed out those who are unable to sell and who are unhappy with their salaries staying so low.
The recruitment field has great money making potential and is a fast paced, competitive and rewarding; the reason why so many people choose to go into this field.

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Whether you are an unemployed job seeker or currently working in a company and looking for something else, it will be to your advantage to use a recruitment company in your search. Many people are lucky and get picked up by an executive search agency, which is a company that looks for potential candidates to fill professional positions, even though those candidates were not looking for other positions. All of us can’t be that lucky, and a lot of people today do not have the necessary skills to be considered “professional”, or they are only just starting out in the working world.

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As you begin your job search you will realize that it is not as easy as you thought it would be; the problem is that there are thousands of people out there looking into the same position that you are, and sadly many of them are either better equipped for the position or better suited. Using a recruitment agency will help you to focus on the jobs that are better suited to you and will also help you be better prepared for interviews. Recruitment agencies can greatly help you to improve your chances of finding your dream job.

Where Will I Find A Recruitment Agency

The same principles that apply to searching for a job apply to finding a recruitment agency. The right agency will not just jump out at you, but you will need to actively search and research to find an agency that is right for you.
The most popular way to search and research recruitment agencies is by using the internet; when looking into a specific agency see whether they have a specific area of specialization; some agencies concentrate on recruiting people in specific professions only. If you are either qualified or experienced in a certain profession then it would greatly benefit you to look for an agency that specializes in your profession. If your job search is broader, or you are unable to find a specialized agency then you can use a general agency. The most important thing is to research the agency and to see how long they have been established and how successful they are.

What Can I Expect Of A Recruitment Agency

Once you have found a suitable recruitment agency you will need to call them and will then be invited for an interview. At this interview a recruitment consultant will assess your skills, qualifications, preferences and suitability. Recruitment consultants have a database of suitable candidates as well as open positions in their clients companies. Your recruitment consultant will see whether a possible match between you and an open position is possible, if not, your CV will be held on the database until a suitable position becomes available.
Another great benefit of using a recruitment agency is when your recruitment consultant finds you a suitable position he/she will be able to brief you on exactly what the company expects, as well as the history and culture of the company. You will also get some great tips on answering specific questions that will be put forward in the interview.

A recruitment company offers a great deal of support in a time which can be pretty stressful. Using a recruitment company in finding the perfect job will put you one step ahead and closer to success.

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Living in the Information age has surely made business a lot easier and less time consuming. One of the fastest growing trends on the internet is online recruitment which holds many advantages for recruitment-and executive search agencies.

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Online Recruitment offers you the following:

Crossing Geographical Borders

The internet is global and any information that you put onto the internet will be seen by people around the world. When a company wants to advertise a position it can be quite expensive to place advertisements in newspapers and magazines, therefore businesses will only advertize in printed matter close to their location. With the internet people all over the country will be able to see your job advertisement and you will also be able to reach people who might be willing or have already decided to relocate.

Pre -Filtering Of Candidates

When you decide to recruit online you can ensure that when candidates apply for the position, certain mandatory questions must be answered, which will help you to filter through the most suited candidates based on their responses. With online recruitment you can use questionnaires or even test-answers which will greatly reduce the number of applicants to applicants that are best suited for your company only, and who will then go through to the interview process.

Global recruitment

With online recruitment you will be able to recruit form any country and will therefore be able to ensure that the most excellent candidate will be recruited for your company. Many businesses partake in internship programs where graduates from overseas come and work for your company at minimal cost to you. Another great benefit is that you can use Skype to interview candidates who are far away and unable to come for a face to face interview; once you have decided that the candidate is suitable to your company you can then arrange for the candidate to fly over for a face to face meeting. This procedure will greatly reduce the costs of paying for candidates who are unsuitable.

Reduced Admin

With online recruiting there is no need for fax machines or for filing. All you will use is your online database of suitable candidates. This will greatly speed up the recruitment process and will also be more manageable.

Absence Of Time Constraints

One of the disadvantages of using printed adverts is that companies first have to wait for the newspaper’s date of delivery before job seekers will see the advert, and the sending of resumes is usually only done during office hours. With online recruiting, job seekers will be able to go onto your advertisements 24 hours a day and you will be able to receive CV’s over weekends and while you are at home which greatly decreases the possibility of work-overload in the office.

Online recruitment greatly reduces costs and is also more environmentally friendly. There is no need to place expensive adverts in newspapers or magazines and the company also saves time by being able to pre-screen candidates online before inviting them for an interview.

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The task of finding a job can be quite intimidating and most of us turn to recruitment agencies or executive search agencies to help us find the perfect job. Once you have secured an interview with a company you will most probably be very excited, hopeful and scared! Thankfully there are many resources available to help prepare you for an interview. The recruitment company that helped secure the interview could be of great help in preparing you and will be rooting for you all the way. However, as you move through the interview process you will find that some interview questions are pretty standard and asked in almost 99% of recruitment interviews.

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Most Common Questions

1. Tell me about yourself

This is a question which is the most obvious, but seems to catch most people off- guard. We all think that we would be able to ramble off who we are, what we like and how we see ourselves without any problem, but when it comes to an interview you need to be someone who would be perfect for the specific company interviewing you.

2. Your strength and weaknesses

Now we all seem to have no problem at all when it comes to our strengths, but when it comes to our weaknesses, none of seem to be able to know what to say. The best way to approach this question is to state what your weakness is and then immediately follow with how you are working to improve on it, or how you have already found a solution. For example: I tend to be somewhat disorganized, but carry a diary around with me so I can keep everything in order.

3. Why do you want to work for this company?

This question is one of the reasons why you should research a company before going for an interview. In order to give a successful, satisfactory answer to this question you need to know exactly what the company entails and especially try to find out what the culture and climate in the company is like. When answering this question it needs to sound lie the company was made for you.

4. What are your salary expectations?

This is a question you should have prepared for beforehand if you intend to state what your expectations are. You will need to do some research to see what kind of salaries people in that specific position with the amount of experience, certificates etch that you have are earning. If you feel uncomfortable answering the question and first want to ensure that you have the position before negotiating money, then just state that you would like your salary to be industry-related.

5. Do you have any questions?

This is another question which will definitely be asked in all interviews usually towards the end. In order to look like you are interested in the company, make sure that you have questions at hand which you could ask. If the company had already covered everything you had wanted to ask then just state that you had wanted o ask those specific questions but that it had all been covered in the interview.

The key to any successful interview is preparation.

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Starting your career is a big step in anyone’s life. There are a few helpful pointers that can help college graduates kick start their careers. Finding your first job is an important step as it would set the tone for the rest of your career. There are many placement agencies that help school leavers and graduates find that first job.

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While experience is important there are many professional companies that will do a new executive search for graduates. Many other companies will also gladly give school leavers the opportunity to prove themselves despite the lack of experience.

Looking For A Job

There are many places that you can start to look for a job. You can have a look through the classifieds section of your local community newspapers as well as approach companies that you would like to work for and find out whether or not they have any vacancies and whether their HR department would be willing to keep a copy of your CV or resume on file.

You can also perform an online search with any good search. Great examples of these would be Google and Yahoo. Always try to be as specific as you can when conducting the search to make sure that most of the results are relevant. Online searching tends to be very effective as more and more businesses are using this form of advertising when they require new staff or employees.

You can also use the services of a recruitment or placement company to help you find your first job. This process would usually involve an initial interview, some aptitude tests and a few forms. You would then have a profile on their system and they would be able to find suitable jobs for you.

Getting The Job

Once you have found a job that interests you, you should then contact the necessary person to enquire how you can go ahead and apply for it. Once you have sent your resume or CV through to them it would be polite to follow up with a call just to make sure that they received it. You should always have your CV and a professional cover letter ready with you when applying or looking for a job.

If you secure an interview it would mean that the potential employer is happy with your CV. You should always try to do a little company and product or service research before going into an interview. You should also always make sure that you are appropriately dressed. You would do this by enquiring what the office or work place dress code is like when you are contacted to come in for an interview.

You should be aware that you will probably be rejected by a few companies before you find the right company at which to start your career. The important thing is that you keep looking for a company that will make you happy as well as allow you to grow.

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