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Landing a job is hard, but being strategic about seeking the job of your dreams that you want can pay off big time! And save time.
1. Apply for jobs that you are actually qualified to do. This will save you time and not waste the recruiter’s time. Not to mention, you’ll keep a soft spot in the recruiter’s heart for the future if you seek employment there once your resume has seen its fair share of miles. For example, if the position is seeking someone with 3 years of experience and you have 3 months of experience–an internship, to boot–not a good idea.
2. In relation to tip #1, get an internship in your chosen field if your resume looks like a clean sheet of paper. Not many employees like to hire someone with no experience. A 3 month internship, paid or unpaid, counts as experience.
3. Get a LinkedIn account set up. Many companies have recruiters on staff (or contract) to seek out potential employees, especially if the job needs to be filled fast. Not only that, you’ll get to show them how nice of a smile you have vis-a-vis the selfie you took.
4. Be yourself on a job interview. The potential employer called you in for a reason, so you look good on paper. They want to see if you have chemistry. It’s like going on a first date. The person on the other side of the table may look sweet or dapper in that silky blouse or crisp cotton shirt, but little did you know, they snore! Do you see how this could put a damper on things?
5. Your new job is to look for a job. Looking for a job is work, not a feat that’s done between chores. Set a goal for how many resumes you’ll send out for the day. When I’m between jobs, my goal is to wake up at 7am and send out at least 6 resumes for the day, everyday, which shortens my unemployment time to no longer than 2 months. Then I can go back to watching Jerry Springer.
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