By Richard Jenkins Sr.
For the majority, looking for a job is all about submitting as
many resumes as they can until they're called for an interview by one of
those organizations they've wanted to work for. However, the length of
time between the day of CV submission and the job offer varies; some
will be able to do it for a very short period of time while it may take
forever for the others.
So what exactly sets the former apart from
the latter? These savvy job hunters may have more likely employed
strategies which works for today's highly competitive job hunting crowd.
The tips below explain these strategies.
1. Know yourself.
The
first step to actually getting that dream job is knowing exactly what
you want, what you can offer and what your priorities are. Assess your
skills, interests, values and accomplishments. Afterwards, formulate
your job hunting goals out of your assessment.
2. Treat your resume and cover letter as your sales pitch.
When
trying to sell something, you do not just inform the potential buyer of
what the product can generally do, right? You try to figure out the
customer's needs and preferences and tailor fit your sales pitch from
there. This is how exactly you should create your resume and cover
letter.
Do a research of the organization you're eyeing and figure
out their current internal problems. They might be looking for an
expert or an experienced candidate and you might have the qualities they
require for the vacant job. By highlighting your skills as the solution
they're looking for in your resume, there's no doubt that you will most
likely close the sale and get the job.
3. Network, network, network.
Back
in 2009, a survey amongst HR executives by Challenger, Gray &
Christmas revealed that networking is the most effective method in
finding a job. This still holds true 3 years later. Networking, both
online and offline, is exactly how the best jobs in the world are found.
Continue reading this article for some outstanding networking tips:
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Join conferences and gatherings that are related to your field. If you
plan to go the extra mile, you can join events which are not related to
the industry you are in. No one can tell who (or what) you'll meet
there. A better job, perhaps?
- Catch up with former colleagues and employers.
- Converse with people as much as you can - from the shopkeeper to the butcher to the bank teller.
- Sign up for industry newsletters and participate in industry-specific forums or online boards.
- Catch up with former colleagues and employers.
- Converse with people as much as you can - from the shopkeeper to the butcher to the bank teller.
- Sign up for industry newsletters and participate in industry-specific forums or online boards.
4. Think and move ahead of others.
When
it comes to job hunting, good things certainly do NOT come to those who
wait. Try cold calling HR offices to check for new job opportunities.
While cold calling may be intimidating, this strategy will certainly pay
off if you're persistent enough.Sharpen your cold calling skills, be
proactive and make things happen.
There's no denying that job hunting may wear you down. Always keep a positive attitude and hold your head up high.
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