Jobs: Looking for the Job that is right for you

You can’t really evaluate a position unless you do the research.  From a recent survey in the U.S., graduate degree holders earn an average of 35 to 50 percent more than just bachelor’s degree holders.  This is a reason why more and more are taking their Masters.  There could be an offer or two, all you have to do is make a concrete decision to ensure the right job for you in the present job market.Know what you wantKnowing what kind of personality you have and your interests gives you an idea how you would like to spend your day on a job.  The activities you’d like to get involved in plays a great role in keeping you motivated.  You could make a list of the kinds of people you would like to be working with.  Say, people who like being told what to do or authoritative types; how about loud people or quiet types; and would you like a place where people love socializing or not?  There are different sizes of companies as well, there are small, medium, large, overseas, local, and regional.The Internet is a valuable tool that assists online job seekers in looking for a job they could fit in.  Trim down the choices depending on your needs and wants to get the more possible pool of companies you can try submitting resumes.Below are the common job search techniques:Percentage of Job hunters    Search Technique              Effectiveness66.0%            Direct application                      47.71%50.8            Referral from friends’ work           22.141.8            Asking friends from other places  11.928.4            Asking family                                19.327.3            Asking relatives other places         7.445.9            Newspaper posts                         23.921.0            Career centers                             24.212.5            School organizations/clubs           21.415.3            Civil Service Exams                       12.510.4            Referrals from mentors                 12.11.6            Local ads                                        12.96.0            Cooperative programs                    22.2*Percentage results obtained from dividing the technique by the total number of job hunters who tried to use the method, successful or not.Your major strengths and weaknesses will help indicate how well you will perform in the work you have chosen.  Your progress dictates your maturity and enthusiasm at work.  Finding the best job for you is a full time job itself.  It requires time and passion to get positive results.  No matter what you choose, it should always be a place where you can identify yourself and remain happy.