Many workers today feel trapped in their current jobs. They feel as though employment options are a thing of the past. With the unemployment rate still above 9% nationally, Americans seem to be running out of reasons to hope for a better opportunity. This article is not about where to get a better job, but how to get job offers in this economy based on my recent personal experience. I recently became interested in pushing my career to the next level. In a matter of two months, I managed to get multiple job offers including one job offer from each company I interviewed with in person. I hope this article will give you some tips on how to land a job or get a better job, even in this economy.
First, make sure you have been managing your POPI (Google: positive online professional image). Ok, let's talk resumes. Gone are the days of the bland lines, pointless points, and generic statements. If you can cover your name at the top and it reads as though it could be about any worker doing any job for any amount of time, then your resume fails. Let's start at the top. Gone is the objective. Most people historically used the objective to state the obvious that they are looking for the job they applied for. In now is a profile statement. A profile statement is your chance to tell the reader who you are and why they need to give you an interview before another company hires you first.
Recruiters and HR people who read over resumes are looking for people that stand out. They are not looking for the person who has, "Proven Sales Experience." They are looking for professionals that, "Increased Profit 20% Annually" and be able to back it up. Each item on your resume under your employment history needs to have points that tell the reader that you are the successful at what you do. Putting something on your resume that any other person in a similar position at your company can put on their resume is a waste of space on your resume.
Now your resume is good to go, let's talk about interviewing. The most important part of the interview is showing the interviewer that you have a personality. You still need to do the basics like eye contact, speak clearly and concisely, and dress appropriately. Most people that interview are afraid to show their personality or too nervous to let it out. Showing your personality tells the interviewer that you are comfortable, prepared, and unique from the other people applying. This is a key way that you can separate yourself from the other applicants.
Always remember to ask for the job before you leave. Don't beg, ask in a professional way. The best time to ask is after you have agreed to when you will be receiving a decision on getting another interview or the job. Something straightforward would be, "I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to learn more about (insert company name) and the position. After talking with you, I am very interested in coming to work for (insert company name). I look forward to hearing from you."
Apply these tips to your job search and you will get more offers. There are plenty of jobs out there, waiting for you to get it.
Christopher Byrd has years of banking and credit union experience. He has a degree in Marketing specializing in Sales Management from the University of West Florida. He is a recognized credit expert and currently works for a company listed on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list.
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