4 Job Search Tips for Young Women Looking for Their First Job

02/12/2015
Too often young women think that if they’re working hard and doing a good job they’ll get promoted. It’s not a surprising assumption, given that it’s the route to good grades at school and university, but you’ll need a more sophisticated approach to drive your career forward.

Whether you’re searching for a job or trying to turn your internship into a job offer or climb the career ladder in a permanent job, here are some tips to increase your chances of success.
1. Make things happen
Proactive is the way to impress, even at an intern or entry level. Employers like staff who can ‘add value’ to the business, not just tick the boxes of their day-to-day job. You do need to get on with the work you’ve been set, but if you have a new idea or can see a way of improving things, suggest it. Come up with ideas and suggestions and always challenge the status quo. Likewise, grab any interesting challenges that come your way, even if they mean extra work or taking on a project that’s out of your comfort zone. Anything is possible if you are flexible and take the opportunities that come to you.
2. Keep your own identity
There’s no need to pretend to be a man, or attempt to dress like one. Your own personality is what will get you ahead. Be your best self, not someone else. Never lose your own identity and use your strengths. Women do operate in a different way; use your empathy, understanding and listening skills to your advantage. Aside from the right qualifications, a recent study by Bayt.com on first jobs for women in the Middle East has revealed that the top attributes employers look for most when hiring young women were hard-working, honesty, team player, confidence, and intelligence.
3. Get your personal life and work life together
It’s also perfectly possible for women to combine personal life with a successful career. Some women have nannies, daycare facilities at work; others just juggle. Capitalize on your network; make contacts, especially with other women. Networking is good as you exchange ideas with other women on how to maintain a good work-life balance.
4. Know your rights
Bayt.com white paper on first jobs for women in the Middle East shows that there is an information gap between young women and employers when it comes to rights and benefits: young women are significantly less likely than employers to be aware of the existence of policies and benefits that encourage female employment in their company. We recommend that you research those policies, as they may vary from one country to another, and discover your rights when it comes to wages, maternity leaves, health coverage for you and your family, etc.

Fonte:http://blog.bayt.com/2015/12/4-job-search-tips-for-young-women-looking-for-their-first-job/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=subscription&utm_campaign=jobseeker_digest_en_old

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