Success is attributed to hard work. But the truth is, hard work alone doesn’t always pay off.
We should focus on identifying our edge, which is that unique thing that makes us stand out and take strategic steps to ensure potential employers see our value and open the doors with which we can succeed.
Here are definite job-search tips that can cut down on inefficiencies and the time it takes to get yourself in front of potential employers and making your job search as simple and streamlined as possible:
? Schedule your Job Search Time – Every day, set aside time to work on your job search. Scheduled activities become habits. Furthermore, it mimics having a job, which will help both with consistency and from an emotional perspective, keeping you motivated. Your job is to find a job
?Research & Plan
Planning ahead is the key to a successful job search. First, decide if you are just looking for a job or a career change. Identify industry sectors and companies that would be a good cultural fit for you and research their compensation paying standards.
?Filter, Shortlist & Narrow your search
The best results come from narrowing & filtering your search just like how companies shortlist candidates. Concentration helps you be more organized, your network becomes tighter, and your technical and transferrable skills really shine through.
?Use master templates
Create a master resume and cover letter template and use it as a template to send to potential employers, your network, and others who can support your search. In this way, you don’t have to re-create the same content each time.
?Track & Analyse results
Using search parameters, determine what results to track. Go back and learn from rejections and the possible causes.
? Accountability is key.
Make yourself accountable to you or ask a friend or family member to check in on accomplishing specific tasks and activities that contribute to your job search.
? Network like crazy
Become involved with groups, LinkedIn, conferences, forums, etc so you can network with as many people in your industry.
? Prepare yourself for grilling
Prep for your interviews with your professional journey, skills, scaling up, technical & functional aspects. You can try the SWOT analysis.
? Get a professionally written resume
Let a professional build your resume for you and you can further refine and customise it before use.
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