Spearhead the Job Search
Alright finally I am back in the saddle and writing again.
Coming back from some time off, and talking to folks, seems that the spirits are a little higher coming into the 2009 year.
With that, the discussion of strategy has hit the forefront of almost all conversations.
How do I make the difference? How do I stand out? What will make me the most marketable and attractive to employers? I read an article out of the local paper this morning and it spoke of being "an ad" and to be aggressive and flexible.
All suitable for today's market but with no substance surrounding the approach and what those things mean in looking for a job today.
So lets speak about some of the things that are needed for making your mark in an economy that is changing and uncertain.
Presentation.
This is broad but covers a great deal of areas.
From your resume, cover letter, to the way you speak on a phone interview, all to the way you look.
Presentation covers it all and is well accustomed to the number 1 spot on the list.
People, although they want to be judged on substance, are all too often judged on the look and feel that a person gets when they walk in the room.
Presentation is a key component and there are a variety of channels in which your presentation effects the employer.
I will write a post tomorrow discussing this in more detail.
Be Prepared.
It is becoming a repeat thing for me these days, but being prepared can NEVER go unheard.
It shows the true depth of character, what you bring to the job, and how much you care about the job.
In addition, he shows signs of respect for the person interviewing you, letting them know you spent time being ready for the meeting and not wasting their time with superficial and basic questions that could have been answered with some basic due diligence.
Know what makes you who you are.
One of the questions I ask all the time - "I have had the opportunity to meet with a great deal of qualified people for this role.
What is it that makes you the person we should hire or consider for the project?".
Unfortunately most times I am met with a blank face, or a simple regurgitation of what their resume says.
Know what makes you who you are, be prepared to speak about it and let the hiring manager know things that are not on the resume.
What you bring to the table and relate it to the business at hand.
Know this before going in.
These are some basics and we will cover this more over the month.
Many people are out looking for new position.
Do not be intimidated.
The job is yours if you want it and are qualified.
Are you ready to go get it - that is the question?
Coming back from some time off, and talking to folks, seems that the spirits are a little higher coming into the 2009 year.
With that, the discussion of strategy has hit the forefront of almost all conversations.
How do I make the difference? How do I stand out? What will make me the most marketable and attractive to employers? I read an article out of the local paper this morning and it spoke of being "an ad" and to be aggressive and flexible.
All suitable for today's market but with no substance surrounding the approach and what those things mean in looking for a job today.
So lets speak about some of the things that are needed for making your mark in an economy that is changing and uncertain.
Presentation.
This is broad but covers a great deal of areas.
From your resume, cover letter, to the way you speak on a phone interview, all to the way you look.
Presentation covers it all and is well accustomed to the number 1 spot on the list.
People, although they want to be judged on substance, are all too often judged on the look and feel that a person gets when they walk in the room.
Presentation is a key component and there are a variety of channels in which your presentation effects the employer.
I will write a post tomorrow discussing this in more detail.
Be Prepared.
It is becoming a repeat thing for me these days, but being prepared can NEVER go unheard.
It shows the true depth of character, what you bring to the job, and how much you care about the job.
In addition, he shows signs of respect for the person interviewing you, letting them know you spent time being ready for the meeting and not wasting their time with superficial and basic questions that could have been answered with some basic due diligence.
Know what makes you who you are.
One of the questions I ask all the time - "I have had the opportunity to meet with a great deal of qualified people for this role.
What is it that makes you the person we should hire or consider for the project?".
Unfortunately most times I am met with a blank face, or a simple regurgitation of what their resume says.
Know what makes you who you are, be prepared to speak about it and let the hiring manager know things that are not on the resume.
What you bring to the table and relate it to the business at hand.
Know this before going in.
These are some basics and we will cover this more over the month.
Many people are out looking for new position.
Do not be intimidated.
The job is yours if you want it and are qualified.
Are you ready to go get it - that is the question?
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