There are several ways to secure a job but there is several ways to blow it:
· Too eager. Calling too much, emailing too much. . too much of anything will kill your chances. Resist the urge to pester your prospective employer.
· Not showing enough interest. Not talking during interviews shows a lack of enthusiasm. The prospective employer will wonder if you really a good fit for the position.
· Asking about compensation too early. We know that times are tough but asking about pay periods when you are on your first interview is just too much.
· Applying the same position multiple times. Sometime can be considered a passive aggressive nudge of remember me but it can quickly turn off prospective employers.
· Not following directions. If the prospective employers specific directions follow them. This is a easy way to weed out candidates. So if the prospective employers request for your cover letter and resume be attached together in the same document then do it.
Good luck on your job search and while it is difficult avoiding these steps will make this process a lot easier.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
10 tips to find a job
During these tough economic times, it is incredibly stressful when unemployed. Here are 10 ten tips to find a job quickly:
1. Retool your resume.
2. Tailor each resume to each specific job. I know this is time consuming but believe me it works. If you keep sending out generic resumes then you will get generic responses.
3. Set the number of job posting you will apply to. I believe that you should commit to a number of job postings. During my job search, I would apply to 100 per week so I applied to 25 per day. Yes, 25 per day. Job success if a numbers game. The more you apply, the better your chances.
4. Pay attention. One of things I have noticed as an employer and as a employee as well is not paying attention. Sending out the wrong cover letter to prospective employers will kill your chances.
5. Commit to your job search like a job. Make sure that you spend a certain amount of hours each days looking for a job no matter what. I know it is hard and depressing but it is the only way to ensure you find a job.
6. Stay organized. Create a excel spreadsheet of all the jobs that you applied for so you won’t apply for the same job over and over again. That will kill your chances with that employer.
7. Don’t be afraid to take risks. Be willing to look in other industries that normally would not look into but you have skills that will transfer well. For example, if your career is administrative but you always work in advertising industry, be willing to look in manufacturing or government industries that are looking for administrative workers as well.
8. Know your priorities. If you have savings then you can be a little picky about your next job. If you rapidly running out of money then make sure get something in order to pay the bills.
9. Prepare for the interviews. Lots of people are so excited to have a response that don’t prepare for the interview. And I don’t mean regarding what you are going to wear but thinking your responses to interview questions. For example: why are you are good fit for this position? What are your weaknesses and strengths ?
10. Don’t forget your thank you note after your interviews. When there is a surplus of qualified candidates, sometimes the little things will make the difference. A thank you note can be your deciding factor. The thank you card should be send within 24 hours of the interview. This can be send via email but a lasting impression is when it is sent through snail mail.
With these tips, you should have success soon (:
1. Retool your resume.
2. Tailor each resume to each specific job. I know this is time consuming but believe me it works. If you keep sending out generic resumes then you will get generic responses.
3. Set the number of job posting you will apply to. I believe that you should commit to a number of job postings. During my job search, I would apply to 100 per week so I applied to 25 per day. Yes, 25 per day. Job success if a numbers game. The more you apply, the better your chances.
4. Pay attention. One of things I have noticed as an employer and as a employee as well is not paying attention. Sending out the wrong cover letter to prospective employers will kill your chances.
5. Commit to your job search like a job. Make sure that you spend a certain amount of hours each days looking for a job no matter what. I know it is hard and depressing but it is the only way to ensure you find a job.
6. Stay organized. Create a excel spreadsheet of all the jobs that you applied for so you won’t apply for the same job over and over again. That will kill your chances with that employer.
7. Don’t be afraid to take risks. Be willing to look in other industries that normally would not look into but you have skills that will transfer well. For example, if your career is administrative but you always work in advertising industry, be willing to look in manufacturing or government industries that are looking for administrative workers as well.
8. Know your priorities. If you have savings then you can be a little picky about your next job. If you rapidly running out of money then make sure get something in order to pay the bills.
9. Prepare for the interviews. Lots of people are so excited to have a response that don’t prepare for the interview. And I don’t mean regarding what you are going to wear but thinking your responses to interview questions. For example: why are you are good fit for this position? What are your weaknesses and strengths ?
10. Don’t forget your thank you note after your interviews. When there is a surplus of qualified candidates, sometimes the little things will make the difference. A thank you note can be your deciding factor. The thank you card should be send within 24 hours of the interview. This can be send via email but a lasting impression is when it is sent through snail mail.
With these tips, you should have success soon (:
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