Want to begin a job search? Great, you’d
be stepping into the shoes of employees who went through this phase. As
ever, it’s often a thrilling experience with some fun, and moments in
which you’d consider giving up. However, there’s nothing quite like
being prepared.
The saying that “knowledge is power” rings true
even with job searches. As such, this article will help you know a few
important things before embarking on a job search. To wit…
1. A Winning CV Is Key
A
winning CV in the sense that it packs all the necessary information,
and conveys your strengths, and achievements. Also, standards for CV’s
change regularly. Ensure your CV keeps up with such changes. For
instance, you could have a CV without your qualifications stated ten
years ago. This is not the case now, especially with employers keen on
professional skills. Along with a unique style, make sure your CV is
always updated.
2. Getting Hired Depends On Your Interviewing Skills
It’s
one thing talking with friends, and quite another facing a panel of
interviewers. Things can get awry fast. What you want to do is prepare
for interviews especially if they’re of a professional nature.
Work
on getting comfortable, speaking without sounding shallow, and making
eye contact with who’s in front of you. Practice, they say, makes
perfect. Unless you have an uncommon knack for talking in any given
situation, get a quiet place and practice. Better yet, you can have your
friend help you out by role playing.
3. Your Social Media Presence Counts
The
Internet has made the world an even smaller place. Thanks to a plethora
of social media platforms that enhance connections. Having a social
media account or several isn’t bad. However, if you’re a job seeker, you
want to limit the kind of information you send out. This is because
recruiters use your online presence as part of a general evaluation. If
you have questionable profiles, and contents, now is the time to delete
them.
4. Knowing Your Potential Employers Can Make A Huge Difference
There’s
something special about speaking to an employer on an even keel. You
know a lot about their organization and how they work. However, this is
only possible when you take out time to learn about them.
Having a
great CV, the skills, and qualifications to back it up will serve you
well. But the crown of it all is being knowledgeable about how the
organization you want to work for operates. In fact, your CV and cover
letter can be tailored after what you’ve learnt about them.
5. Do Not Underestimate The Power OF Networking
Large
or small, everyone has a network of contacts they interact with.
Whether that’s for business or social reasons, the fact remains that a
lot of employees got their jobs via unadvertised positions. How they did
it? Networking.
You can get a good job through referrals from
well-meaning contacts. It could be a chef in your favorite restaurant, a
team mate on a local soccer team, or a family friend. Networking works.
Every contact is a potential medium to get that job
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