Where to get Leads for your next Job?

Own network (Please supply your own):
- Friends
- Ex-colleagues
- Family

Headhunters (In alphabetical order, Retrenchopolis only):
- Aquent
- ChrisAllen Search
- Hudson
- Micahel Page
- PSD Group
- Recruit Express
- Robert Walters
- Talent2

Online Job Sites (In alphabetical order, Retrenchopolis only):
- JobsDB.com
- JobStreet.com
- Monster.com
- ST701.com

Papers (In alphabetical order, Retrenchopolis only):
- Straits Times Recruit Section on Saturday
- Industry or Professional publications

Go Direct
Yes you can even go direct to the company you are interested to join by writing in blind to the HR department attention the HR Director or alternatively visit their website and look under the "Career" section and do a search

The Process to get your next Job

1. Get the lead either from your contacts, headhunters, online, papers, etc
2. Understand the job requirements by reading the job ad or JD (Job Description) or by speaking to your contact/headhunter
3. Identify the main points the recruiter is looking for - these are usually the first few or they are repeated
4. Write a cover letter which clearly indicates that you have experience to get the job done with a few examples
5. Customise your resume by tweaking your Career goals and objectives
6. Mail the letter and the resume promptly and do not wait till the last minute
7. If you have the contact of the recruiter, call them or email to check if they have received it
8. Wait patiently and apply for other jobs

The Tools you need to to get your next Job

1. Customised Cover Letter in Word format - To answer all or most of the Job requirements in the ad (If there are not many matches, DO NOT WASTE your's and the recruiter's time)
2. Precise Resume in Word format - 1 or 2 page summary of your experiences which match the job (They DO NOT want your complete life history)
3. Internet access to research for Interview - Always read up on the company to find out more (There are literally TONS of info on the web. You might find out some problem the company is trying to solve with your hire)
4. Practised pitch for Interview - Rehearse in front of the mirror or with a friend (Especially for TOUGH questions like why did you leave your last company, why were you retrenched, what are your weaknesses, etc)
5. Follow up thank you letter to Interviewer - Simple email thanking them for their time (This shows that you are COURTEOUS as well as ON THE BALL)

Fastest way to get a new job

1. Referral from friends or relatives
2. Head hunters/Online jobsites
3. Newspapers
4. Writing in to companies directly
5. Pray really hard