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We’ll cover this in depth in Section 5. This is the most common way that people find jobs, but an approach that many use ineffectively. When you get in touch, a company may or may not have a job vacancy, but companies are always on the lookout for stars and you just might be the one!

How to increase your chance of success

•Networking will help you to find out more about the job and other job possibilities; look for ways you can help others, then they will be more likely to help you.

•Be on the look out for problems you can help an organisation solve. You can identify these via news reports in the press.

•Write a targeted letter and follow up.

•Research companies to approach by using a business library and online research methods.

•Find details of smaller companies in your chosen area through your local chamber of commerce.