Now, it’s logical to think that the best time to start job hunting is when you’ve decided to quit your current job… and definitely after you’ve already quit, or been given your marching orders. But in terms of getting the best possible job for you, the best time to start looking is in neither circumstance.
Actually, the ideal time is when the company you want to hire you has just realized that it needs to employ someone.
And let’s be clear, this isn’t when the company is already actively looking for someone to fill the position – when it has, for example, hired a recruitment agency or has started advertising on the job boards – it’s when the company has just realized that it needs the position filled.
And just why is this the best time for you to start looking for a job? Because if you’re “there” when the company has decided it needs to hire… and you have all the experience, qualifications and skills its looking for, then (except for any regulatory or political requirements to advertise the job) you’re the one its likely to hire! The only reasons why the organization wouldn’t hire you would probably be due to asking for a salary the company isn’t prepared to pay or for corporate political reasons outside your control.
And if the salary isn’t right… or you underestimated the corporate politics… well, that kind of thing happens after going through the rigmarole of applying for a job and sitting through a series of interviews the normal way, doesn’t it? At least in this case, you’ll know where you stand much more quickly!
Now you’re probably wondering… “if the ideal time to start job hunting is when the company I want to work for has decided it needs to employ someone for the job I want”… then “how do I know that?” and “how do I know that I want to work for that company anyway?”
Well, I’ll be honest, this is where you will have to roll up your sleeves and do a little work. Nothing hard – but some decision making, research and a little networking. And the first step is to identify which companies you’d like employment with.
For instance, if you were, or were interested in becoming, a project manager with a software firm, you would naturally research the software industry to determine which companies you might like to work for.
Once you’ve identified the companies you could see yourself working for, you would start doing as much research as you can about each of those firms. Not only will this help you clarify which companies are a better or worse fit for you, but it will also be your “springboard” for doing a little personal networking. Because, ideally, you’ll meet some of the people at those companies with a view to building a relationship in which they’ll think of you first when a job opportunity arises.
Now it’s just a matter of keeping abreast of developments within (and outside of) the organization(s) you’re targeting and maintaining, if not building, your relationships with the key people who work there. When you learn of a development that may create a job opportunity, you can get in touch with the people you know to confirm whether or not there is likely to be a position. If that’s the case, you can then position yourself as the ideal candidate.
Of course, you’ll know the best approach to take given the type of development that occurs.
Okay, so this approach may not be the best way to go if you need a job and you need it now (who knows when the companies you’re targeting will need to hire?). However, it really is the approach to take in order to land your dream job… and only requires a little research, patience and the confidence to talk to people to do it. Try it!
Anna Johnson
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May 2nd, 2010 at 1:17 am
What should I start hunting as a beginner?
Okay I’m 14 and my dad and I are going to start hunting. My dad has little expirience with hunting and doesnt know what guns we should start off with and what we should start hunting. I have almost no expirence with hunting but guns I have expirence. I have had bb and pellet guns from when I was 5 until now. I have shot a 9mm, .357 mag, 410 shotgun, and a .22lr. What guns should we get and what should we start off hunting?
May 2nd, 2010 at 6:19 am
don’t!
animal killer
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May 2nd, 2010 at 6:21 am
You need to decide WHAT you are going to hunt before you can select the firearm…because your game will determine your range of guns/calibers that are suitable for the particular purpose. At 14 you are old enough to handle most any gun so long as you have an experience adult to guide you and train you. Decide what you want to hunt, then look at the guns that are good for that…if its possible contact some friends you know who may already own some of these guns so you could try them…after buying, go a range and make sure you are completely familiar with your particular gun’s operation and characteristics and make sure you can shoot it well, and if not keep practicing…then you will be ready…good luck!
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May 2nd, 2010 at 6:23 am
singleshot 20 gauge shotgun it has good knock down power not to expensive to shoot plus shot dont travel far like a rifle i hunt deer and squrriel is good training i hunt white tailwith 20 gauge or go to sporting store get a gun u can change barrels on they are little more but u get to guns
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experince been huntin since your age
May 2nd, 2010 at 6:25 am
If I was starting out I would buy a Marlin 60 .22 rifle, it is around $150 at Wal Mart. This is good for squirrels or just target practice. I would also buy the Maverick 88 12 ga pump shotgun, it is made by Mossberg and you can get it for around $180 at Wal Mart. These two guns are inexpensive but give you good value for the money. As far as hunting, what do you want to eat? Don’t kill it unless you are going to eat it.
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May 2nd, 2010 at 6:27 am
i started with a .22 and a 12gauge shotgun, 12 gauge shells where i come from are cheaper and better anyway lol the 12gauge shotgun is good for just about anything and if the barrel isnt choked u can use the solid slug round wich will take down with power
a .22 is good for birds rabbit, hares or anything small. hunting with a pistol wouldnt be too practical other than for self defence of attack of what ever,for big game use something around the 3′ eg 303, 30-30 ,308
and if u wanted to mow down heaps or stuff go with a assault riffle.
and for the aww dont kill, go away with ur lack of understanding
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hunter/target shooter
May 2nd, 2010 at 6:29 am
it depends on what you wanna hunt.
and what kinda gun you wanna use.
do you wanna use a shotgun or a rifle? there are MANY options out there, but before you even set foot out in the woods, you NEED to take a hunter saftey course
just google: ‘your state’ hunter saftey course
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May 2nd, 2010 at 6:31 am
Varmints……
Start with a .22 rifle………….
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May 2nd, 2010 at 6:33 am
get a 22 for squirrel and a 20ga 870 for rabbit and deer wait til your old eought to carry handguns just practice with dad meanwhile get your hunters safety course ceritfication
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May 2nd, 2010 at 6:35 am
Get a .270 and go deer hunting this coming up season.
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May 2nd, 2010 at 6:37 am
Squirrels, snakes, varmints in season. All can be taken with the .22 long rifle.
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May 2nd, 2010 at 6:39 am
where do you live? what game is in your area? i dont want to tell you to go hunt prairie dogs if you live in the bayous of louisiana. some info please!
as for what gun, it really depends on where you live and what game your’re after. i would advise a marlin 60 or some similiar .22lr, if not for hunting than at least to learn basic marksmanship
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May 2nd, 2010 at 6:41 am
I am a Certified Alaskan Hunter Safety Instructor.
It all depends on what state you live in………. you need to add this information to your question.
There is allot more to hunting than guns and shooting. You need to have a hunting license, know what seasons are open, know what a legal animal looks like, what a protected animal looks like, find land that you can legally hunt on, be knowledgable about safety – and – what to do with the animal after you harvest it. No sense killing something you have no clue how to properly care for after shooting. You need to know how to clean it, store it, and cook it.
There is nothing more frustrating than spending a day in the woods and seeing nothing………… other than spending a whole day in the woods, seeing only one good game animal, and missing the shot.
The two things you need to concentrate on – finding game, and, being a decent marksman. Most folks practice their shooting skills when hunting season is closed……… but do not practice their finding game skills until the season is open. Waiting for the season to open to start looking for animals can waste valuable time. For this reasone – I highly recommend you and your dad go out with a digital camera when the season is closed – learn where the animals are – and hunt them with a camera. You will gain valuable knowledge and insight doing this in the spring and summer – it will be a huge help when fall comes around.
Hope this helps
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