Looking for a Job?
Looking for a job can take longer than most people realize. Why does it take so long? Well, there are a lot of things happening behind the scenes during the job search that causes the process to seem stalled. Here are a few things that can help you find a new job quicker.
First, when you are looking for a job, your resume must carry a strong written message that explains why you are one of the best people to have in for the job interview. What you need to do (and what we do with clients) is dig in deep to fully understand the results of your past accomplishments. Notice we said the results. You then need to align those findings with your future job target. This also means highlighting transferable skills, and that can be a bit tricky.
Here’s a surprise you may not have thought about! All the digging and thinking you had to do in order to get a strong written message in your resume, now becomes your “story line”. See what we mean? You can and should take this same message with you throughout your time while looking for a job. Your resume is presenting the message first to employers. But, then when you go in for an interview, you need to be consistent with your story line, and further demonstrate why you are a good candidate.
Most people agree that getting interviews is the hardest part about looking for a job. Most feel that once they get in front of the employer that they can do a good job talking and moving closer to a job offer.
Follow these few simple steps to help you get more interviews, and make looking for a job be a little more fun that it is stressful. Remember, your resume is a vehicle for carrying your words. If your words don’t spark excitement, there are no interviews.