Job Search Strategies

Effective Applications

Speculative Applications and Networking & Potential Employers

Many employers fill vacancies from applications sent in speculatively. Decide on the type of organisation you wish to apply to and find companies or organizations to send applications to. An excellent starting point is the page of links we complied to on-line databases on the Careers website. In addition you should find Kompass - Ireland's Business Search Engine useful in addition to the Goldenpages useful.

Prospects.ac.uk has an excellent section on networking and making speculative applications. Check also our CMS section on Making Applications.

Visit our sections on CVs and Cover Letters and the accompanying links to find out how best to present yourself.

last reviewed: 10/5/2006

last updated: Wednesday, 10-May-2006 15:15:35 IST