How to Get More Job Offers Than Ever Thought Possible
Are you someone who views the glass as "half full" or "half empty?" Our reality is based our our personal decision to view things in a certain way. The same holds true when you are contemplating beginning your next job search.Regardless of whether the global economy is up or down, there are ALWAYS going to be companies out there who are in need of quality help. Sure, there may be more competition for that same job, if many professionals are out of work; but this doesn"t mean that you won"t be the one selected for the prestigious position.
Today, let"s discuss the job search strategies you can embrace, that will set you apart from your competition, and enable you to be holding more quality job offers than you ever thought possible.
1. Rethink your current Resume. If you look at your resume, and it"s just a bunch of facts about your work history, without any spice, pithy catch phrases, or something that will make a prospective employer turn their head - it"s time to revise. *Don"t apply for any positions or even submit your resume to a recruiter, until this step is completed.
2. When you are ready to begin submitting your resume, you must write individual cover letters, that are customized for each individual position you are interested in applying for. NEVER use a form cover letter. You want to set yourself apart from the average "joe."
3. Never send out a resume to a blind email address or fax number. If a company name is provided, you must call and find out the name of the hiring manager, so that you may follow up your submissions with a personal phone call or note. Trust me, this is a step that separates the "wheat from the chaff." Yes, it may take you some time to do the name sourcing, or finding out the name of the hiring manager, but it is well worth your time and energy.
4. Create a spreadsheet or keep track of your submissions and progress in a notebook. It"s imperative that you have the ability to track your efforts, and if you"re not selected, find out exactly why, so you can address this in future application efforts.
5. When interviewing, prepare, prepare, prepare. Know everything there is to know about the company you are interviewing with. There"s nothing more personally satisfying during an interview, that knowing as much as your interviewer.
6. If all of these steps seem overwhelming to you, find a quality recruiting or staffing organization, that will effectively manage your career, and assist you over the long term, in moving up the ladder today....and in your future employment changes.
It really doesn"t matter what state the economy and job market is in, if you take the steps necessary to ensure you are the candidate that receives the job offer. Remember, you have the power to create your destiny - so start demonstrating your expert prowess, and make that career move!