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Since most of us live from paycheck to paycheck anyway, being out of a job can be really stressful. Here’s some help.

For the last few months, we’ve been asking people for their best tips on how to find and get work — not just any job, but the right job.

Here are the results of that survey. Use them to find work fast and keep that paycheck coming.

7 Best Tips for Finding a Job

1. Let everybody know you’re looking for work

It can be embarrassing to be out of a job. You don’t want anyone to know, so you keep quiet. That’s the worst thing to. When you need employment, let everyone you know in on the secret. That way, it won’t be a secret anymore, and they can help you keep the radar going and make the right connection for your next big break.

2. Leverage social media

LinkedIn is made for hooking up with employers, but every social media channel can be fruitful. Just make sure your channel shows you as someone who fits the work you’re looking for. This goes hand-in-hand with #1 (above). The more people you get the word out to, the more likely the right person will find out you are available for work.

3. Knock on doors

In the Internet Age, it’s easy to forget the value of real live, person-to-person contact. Identify the companies you’d like to work for, then contact them directly. If you can, go in to the office and apply directly. If you can’t, use the telephone to find out who hires for the position, then call that person.

4. Improve your skills

Are you lacking a certain qualification that will open more doors for you? Go GET that qualification. If need be, take a lesser job in the meantime, then moonlight for the education. The only person who can really hold you back is YOU!

5. Register at an employment agency

Placement agencies are in the business of introducing the right employee to the right employer. Don’t overlook the value here. Once you register (the business pays, not you), you’ll have professionals on your side helping you find work! It don’t get much better than that. Check the Symphony Placements blog for articles about job-seeking.

6. Before you look at them, look at you

Sit down and have a talk with yourself. Would you hire you? Why or why not? Don’t focus on what you want, but on what you have to offer. Identify companies that would be blessed by hiring you… then go talk with those companies and show them why that’s true.

7. Chunk it up

You don’t have to find that perfect job today, but you do want to be moving steadily in that direction. List the things that need to happen, then start working on them one-by-one. Identify the right companies, prepare resumes, register with an employment agency, set up interviews, get our clothing together… there’s a ton of stuff that must be done. Do it.

The 7 Best Tips for Finding the Right Job

Notice we didn’t say anything about “finding your bliss,” or figuring out what color your parachute is. Don’t worry about that. It’s a given that you will be attracted to the things that suit you best.

Be open to possibilities. Enjoy the adventure. Be bold!

If you’ll walk through those seven tips, you’ll be amazed before you’re halfway through. It may turn out the right job is looking for you!

At Principal Connections one of the best recruitment agencies, our focus is on permanent placement services for computer software, hardware, information technologies, bio-sciences and pharmaceutical research. We accept search assignments for senior individual-contributor positions to executive level management.

Principal Connections is to work closely with our clients in the search process in order to fully understand our clients’ businesses, technology and the cultural environment that is unique to each. We choose to work in the industries where we have specific experience and knowledge to offer. Our principals have strong relationships with many companies and candidates, and have a substantial database that reflects 15 years in technology.

Usually, companies are encourages to be aggressive with their recruiting methods. This involves showering great candidates with a lot of compliments, or going above and beyond to try and convince them that your company holds the job they’ve always been waiting for. Here are some reasons this may not be the best method.

90% of recruiters prefer hiring active job seekers.

Most recruiters prefer to hire active candidates over passive ones. Active candidates are those who have come to the conclusion that they need a job and that your company is the next step in their career goals. They are not content with what they are currently doing, and will not need to be convinced that the position you are hiring for is a better choice.

Recruiters prefer active candidates because they tend to perform better at their jobs than someone who was persuaded to join the company. These people have more passion for what they do because they discovered the company on their own and pursued the position. Active candidates have a firm understanding of their roles in the work place.

Job seekers feel more confident in roles they find versus roles presented to them.

Today’s job seekers want great opportunities and know it’s easier than ever to find one on their own. With all the online job boards, professional networks, and company career pages, there aren’t many stone they’ll leave unturned during a job hunt.

While candidates are happy to hear from eager recruiters, they do not necessarily rely on them like they used to. This is because they understand that there are plenty of other resources they can utilize on their own.

Many people who are actively seeking jobs are open to new careers already

The majority of those who are on the job market are eager and talented. Aggressive recruiting tactics will only encourage those who are not necessarily eager to come to your company. Recruiters will always be able to find well-rounded candidates on the market, so efforts should be placed more heavily on creating multiple job boards that advertise the position effectively. It is also recommended that you have current employees write a short paragraph of why they enjoy their position, and what it has done for them, and post this on your company website.

This way, when you do connect with a candidate, you’ll already have the assurance that they believe they can fit with the company.

7 Best Tips for Finding a Job

The 7 Best Tips for Finding the Right Job

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