Will Visiting Employers In Person
Help Me Find A Job?
Is it possible to find a job in person? Yes.
Research suggests that as much as 80% of the job market is 'closed', which means that you won't know about job
vacancies unless you ask. But if asking opens up 80% more job opportunities, why wouldn't you?
We'll show you how to do it, and do it right!
Where Can I Find A Job In Person?
As part of your
job search to find your dream role, visiting employers in person can be time well spent. And if you're looking for work in any of the following
fields, personal visits are recommended:
- Retail sales outlets (i.e. shops)
- Leisure outlets such as cinemas, theatres, bowling centers etc
- Food and drink outlets, such as pubs, cafes and restaurants
- Social event outlets such as clubs
Why Is Visiting Employers In Person So Good?
There are some real benefits in approaching employers in person. Here are just some:
- If you do it right, you create a powerful first impression that's not easy to beat
- You can grab a job
application form there and then (no relying on the post or someone's memory!)
- When you get an interview, you know where to go, who to ask for and can say "It's nice to meet you again". They will hopefully remember you and
the positive impression they had of you before
- If there are no suitable jobs, you know right away, so no waiting around for calls back or answers to your letters
- It shows confidence and initiative. Most employers prefer to employ people who show some get up and go. It's easy to put
cover letters
and resumes or CVs
in envelopes in an attempt to find jobs, but it's much harder to approach someone in person
If you're still interested in visiting employers in person to find work,
here are 9 Tips on
how to land a job in person. There's also advice on managing
the possible outcomes of your visit to find a job.
You can also download our Job Search Guide
if you'd like further help finding the right job.
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