The Perfect Job- a Good "product" on a Bad Market

How to Get the Job You Want?

Let's face it: to be unemployed or to have a job with no perspectives is the worse thing that can happen. This is available especially now, when the unemployment rate is higher than ever and most of the good jobs are given to those who have relations. But this doesn't mean that you should give up and spend countless hours on the couch watching TV.

There are many good jobs to choose from, you just have to find them. All you learned last year about interviews resumes and cover letters is still available, but now are in vogue more creative methods. Here are the most effective ways to find a job:

Expand your network of relationships

Yesterday's methods: You were announcing all family members and friends, telling them that you need a job.

Today's strategy: The old method still works for a lot of jobs, primarily because most employers don't have time to look for new employees "by the book". But to find what you're looking for, now you have to expand the network of relationships more than ever. Send your resume to all the people with whom you spoke at least one in life. Get in touch with your old colleagues and let them know that you're on the market, ready for a new job. Maybe one of them is a big boss now...

Search for information

Yesterday's method: You were getting in touch with he big boss, asking him to give you 30 minutes for an interview.

Today's strategy: Now, when most employers don't have time for anything, it's hard to assume that any of them will waste his time to listen you. But his assistant will be enough interested to take care of you. Some international companies implement programs by which employees who bring in business skilled people are rewarded financially. It's no need to explain why some assistant with an average income will be more willing to help you than a manager.

Stop using the Internet to find a job

Yesterday's method: A few years ago, placing a resume on the Internet was the fastest and easiest way to get a lot of offers and interviews.

Today's strategy: Nowadays, increasingly more websites expose thousands of resumes, and employers rarely waste their time to search for the right person in such a crowded place. Be original and send your resume by post or fax. No matter how tempted you are to send the resume by email, remember that employers receive such electronic letters everyday. Most resumes (regardless of their quality) are sent to Trash even without even opened. But if your resume will land directly on the employer's desk, your changes get higher.

Give up trying to get hired by big companies

Yesterday's method: You were going directly to a big and important company, hoping to find an available job;

Today's strategy: The new "gold mine" in the field is represented by those companies that have less than 250 employees. To find a job offer, read the local newspapers. Send your resume to the company that published the most vacancies, even if none of them meets your expectations. Sometimes, a company that has a significant job offer tries to expand and you might be interviewed for a job that hasn't been published yet.

Customize your resume

Yesterday's method: You were writing a typical resume and a cover letter;

Today's strategy: Nowadays, if you don't adjust your resume and cover letter to each job in part, there aren't too many changes to be invited to an interview. First; write your cover letter using a format that matches the job you want. This shows that you know more about this position. To get out of the crowd, it's necessary to use words that were present in the job listing. For example, if you apply for a marketing assistant job, don't forget to mention the words "assistant" and "marketing", not necessarily in one place!

Impress the employer instantly!

Yesterday's method: The interviewer was giving you 30 minutes to see what you can do;

Today's strategy: Now, when everything happens fast, an interview lasts no more than 15 minutes. And if the employer is not impressed in the first 5 minutes, the interview ends even faster. The first thing you need to say is "Thank you for your time". Before starting the interview, ask respectfully if it's fine to take notes. Not only you'll impress the employer, but he will surely appreciate your professionalism.

published 2 years ago

andrapicincu

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