The process of getting a job can indeed be quite arduous,
however, there are some secrets that help ease the process and make your job
search more successful. Here are 4 secrets for succeeding at job hunting.
Quality over Quantity
Try to avoid carelessly applying to as many positions as you can
find. Your chances of getting a job are better if you spend more time and
energy writing personalized cover letters, targeted resumes (that are free of
errors) and sending them out to companies that are hiring for positions you are
qualified for (not just any position you see). The closer a match you are to
what the company is looking for, the better your chances of getting hired.
Take Advantage of Your Networking Connections
Referrals and connections are another great way to get a job,
aside direct applications. In fact, many in our society believe that a large
percentage of people who are successful in the job hunting process owe it to
having good and useful referrals and connections. It might sound cliché, but
being able to 'name drop' in your cover letter, application or email inquiry
can help send your application straight to the top of the pile, at least close
to it. Additionally, you should also take advantage of personal and
professional networks like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to make connections
that further help you in your job hunting endeavors. You can easily use
LinkedIn's search feature to identify network connections or even school alumni
in the fields or companies you are interested in getting a job in.
Practice Makes a Great Interview
Not practicing before an interview can be extremely
disadvantageous for you and paint a picture of irresponsibility and nonchalance
to the company you are applying to. Take time to practice simple interview
questions and answers to sharpen your skill and delivery at answering interview
questions. Also, be sure to research on the company and rehearse personal
statements you intend to deliver and questions you intend to ask. You can ask a
spouse, friend or relative to help. Try not to underestimate the extent to
which practicing before interviews can help make you perform excellently at it.
Know Your Value
If you know your value, it wouldn't be hard for you to defend
why the company should hire you in an interview. The fact is, one of the
hardest things to get across is your value to a potential employer or
interviewer, but this is many times because you don't even know your value to
begin with. To be able to articulate or communicate your value and to also be
able to successfully negotiate a befitting salary for yourself, you must first
know and believe in your skills and talents. Basically, you must first know
your own value before others will value you and want to hire you. Knowing your
value basically involves knowing what you are good at, what you can do, what
your skills are, what you are an expert in, what your strengths are and what
you can bring to any organization.
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