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TIPS AND TRICKS
Ten Keys To Job-Hunting Success

The job market is more competitive than every. The good news is you’re doing something about it by furthering your education. The not-so-good news is, that dream job is not going to just land in your lap. Follow these tips and go to the head of the line!

1. Set up a ‘job hunt headquarters’ in your home. It could a corner of your bedroom, a home office or your kitchen. This is where you’ll research companies, work on your resume and contact potential employers.

2. Create a winning resume. Don’t just list previous jobs; stress skills, achievements and results. Develop versions of your resume to fit various job titles. But be honest!

3. Network. Network. Network. Don’t limit yourself to searching the classifieds. Join online community groups in your area of interest, work with recruiters, and call or email potential employers directly. Explore every avenue that may produce a lead.

4. Position yourself as a problem-solver. When pursuing a job lead, don’t think “How can I get this company interested in me?” Instead ask “What can I provide to help this company be more successful?”

5. Keep a positive outlook. Set aside some time to exercise, enjoy a hobby, immerse yourself in a good book or have fun with friends. And keep studying! The next day you’ll feel refreshed and ready to roll.

6. Explore temporary or part-time assignments through a placement service. A high percentage of temporaries are offered full-time jobs at companies where they are on assignments.

7. Prepare for the interview. Find out whatever you can about the company that’s interviewing you so you can connect the firm’s objectives and challenges to your qualifications and attributes.

8. Make the little things go right. Arrive a few minutes early, be impeccably groomed, be courteous to people in the lobby and make a confident, poised entrance into the interviewer’s office.

9. Sell yourself. Avoid ‘canned’ answers to questions. Let the best of you shine through in your interviews.

10. Close the deal. If things are going well toward the end of the interview, be bold. Ask, “Is there any reason why you wouldn’t hire me?” This gives you the chance to handle any perceived weaknesses and move forward toward getting an offer.

Ellen Fix
Copywriter & Blog Contributor
Ashworth University

This entry was posted on Friday, June 27th, 2008 at 9:56 am and is filed under Confidence, Time Management, Success, Communication, Job Interviews, Careers, Self-Improvement, Networking. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.