The Job Search

So, you're looking for a job... The manner in which to go about this is important. Broadly, a good job search will involve the following:

1. Job portals: The leading job portals today are Naukri, Monster, Timesjobs and Shine. There are others as well but in my personal experience I haven't found them as effective as the above. Ensure to complete your profile on these as well as update the resume every fifteen days since a prospective employer is then sure that all your details are updated. There are options available on some sites where you can, for a fee, increase the visibility and circulation of your resume. You can try one of these options as well. When looking for an opening try different permutations and combinations for the desired profile you are looking for since it can lead to different but suitable results.
   
2. Recruitment consultants (also known as executive search firms, head hunters, placement consultants, etc.): Call, e-mail, meet. Try to establish a rapport with them and in the long term a good relationship. A directory of all recruitment consultants nationally is available for a nominal fee. Click here to access the link.
   
3. Professional networking: This can be done through the contacts and associations you have made or through LinkedIn and references. Also read my post on Networking & Relationship Management.
   
4. Personal networking: Tap friends and relatives. As Sun Tzu said, "Opportunities multiply as they are seized". So energize your network and create a buzz (a discreet one though) around your job search.
   
5. Newspaper supplements and classifieds: Opportunities are featured in the career supplements of newspapers like the Times Ascent as well as in the High Flier section of the ET. Look for similar features of other leading newspapers.