HINTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL JOB SEARCH
Much has changed--much is the same.
But the job market is different now, and search and interview techniques need attention. It's a competitive world out there. Think out of the box about how you are going to be presenting yourself.
Networking events abound, but remember that collecting endless numbers of business cards is not networking. When you get a card--give one back--but be sure to write something on the back of the card that you receive that will make you remember the person or group. Be sure to follow-up the very next day with a call or email. Ask them to join your Linkedin network, too. No matter what your opinion of social networking, it is how people find others now. Don't forget.
Should you collect lots of cards, get a business card scanner to capture the information into a database, too. In fact, business cards may be your cheapest and most effective way of advertising. Don't feel you have to keep all the cards. Occasionally go through and discard ones that appear to be of no value.
PREPARE IN NEW WAYS FOR INTERVIEWING
It isn't just acting and dressing the part that gets you the job. In many cases, it's how you present yourself as unique and different from the last candidate inthe door.
A recent survey pointed out that communication skills are the most important attributes that candidates need to maximize the effectiveness of an interview.
Boosting your communication skills won't cost very much, and can be a real plus in interview situations. Sometimes communication skills can be enhanced by simply taking adult education classes.
Interviewers want candidates who can articulate who they are, and what they can do. Also, they want you to be able to tell them why you indeed are unique, and how you will be able to make a positive contribution to the bottom line of the company. It isn't just "talking" that is demanded, but thinking.
In everyone's Professional Summary, there should be positive mention of the excellence of one's communication skills, both verbal and written.
Try some courses in Advanced Composition. And don't forget that Public Speaking is also an asset. Toastmaster groups are everywhere, and their schedules are quite flexible. It's a positive way to grow your presentation abilities.
Interviewers like Life-Time Learners, and taking classes puts you in this category. Think about how learning for learning's sake may enhance your profile as a job candidate.
Be current, not radical, in your thinking and in response to sociological questions. Emphasize your maturity and ability to think through issues. This may become crucial when discussions of management style are on the agenda.
Listen. Keep an open mind. Respond to questions with thought and knowledge. Interviewing is more competitive than ever. Make yourself an expert at interviewing. It is a life-long skills that will always support your efforts.
But the job market is different now, and search and interview techniques need attention. It's a competitive world out there. Think out of the box about how you are going to be presenting yourself.
Networking events abound, but remember that collecting endless numbers of business cards is not networking. When you get a card--give one back--but be sure to write something on the back of the card that you receive that will make you remember the person or group. Be sure to follow-up the very next day with a call or email. Ask them to join your Linkedin network, too. No matter what your opinion of social networking, it is how people find others now. Don't forget.
Should you collect lots of cards, get a business card scanner to capture the information into a database, too. In fact, business cards may be your cheapest and most effective way of advertising. Don't feel you have to keep all the cards. Occasionally go through and discard ones that appear to be of no value.
PREPARE IN NEW WAYS FOR INTERVIEWING
It isn't just acting and dressing the part that gets you the job. In many cases, it's how you present yourself as unique and different from the last candidate inthe door.
A recent survey pointed out that communication skills are the most important attributes that candidates need to maximize the effectiveness of an interview.
Boosting your communication skills won't cost very much, and can be a real plus in interview situations. Sometimes communication skills can be enhanced by simply taking adult education classes.
Interviewers want candidates who can articulate who they are, and what they can do. Also, they want you to be able to tell them why you indeed are unique, and how you will be able to make a positive contribution to the bottom line of the company. It isn't just "talking" that is demanded, but thinking.
In everyone's Professional Summary, there should be positive mention of the excellence of one's communication skills, both verbal and written.
Try some courses in Advanced Composition. And don't forget that Public Speaking is also an asset. Toastmaster groups are everywhere, and their schedules are quite flexible. It's a positive way to grow your presentation abilities.
Interviewers like Life-Time Learners, and taking classes puts you in this category. Think about how learning for learning's sake may enhance your profile as a job candidate.
Be current, not radical, in your thinking and in response to sociological questions. Emphasize your maturity and ability to think through issues. This may become crucial when discussions of management style are on the agenda.
Listen. Keep an open mind. Respond to questions with thought and knowledge. Interviewing is more competitive than ever. Make yourself an expert at interviewing. It is a life-long skills that will always support your efforts.
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