Direct Approaches To Employers

A large number of the jobs that you will be looking for will be filled because people make direct contact with employers. They may contact an employer themselves first, or they may find out about vacancies through people they know, including friends and relatives. You therefore have to let your friends and relatives know of your job search and what type of job you want. Talk to your supporter or mentor. This is why you have one. In other words, you need to try to create a network of people who are aware that you’re looking for work and what you’re looking for.

A very successful way of getting a job is to go out and talk to prospective employers. You can telephone, write to or visit an employer, even if they are not advertising vacancies or you have not heard about a specific job. Many employers don’t advertise when they have a vacancy because they know there will be enough people contacting them for a job to choose from, while some just don’t talking to a prospective employer you also need to listen carefully. By doing this you will learn about their needs and be in a better position to ask intelligent questions about their business.

Talk to local business people you know. Even if they don’t need staff they might know someone who does or keep you in mind for later vacancies. If you do call in on or telephone an employer, don’t pick their busiest time. For example, don’t call a café at lunchtime because the employer won’t have time to talk to you.