In the current job market, people must be flexible and resourceful. No longer can you blast one resume out for 10 different jobs and expect phone calls. The simple fact is that the job market is flooded with highly qualified professionals with the exact skills needed for any given job, and the competition is heated for many of them. And if you have sales experience from your college days or part-time retail experience from the holidays, it may very well come in handy if you cannot find a job in your industry.
In fact, I have worked with many clients whose resumes target a completely different industry than they are looking at now. For this reason, it is important to have one resume for each position or field you are targeting.
Top Three Keys To Making A Great First Impression
When you are job searching, you want to be prepared from all angles. Once you apply for a job, the microscope zooms in and you must be prepared to be examined. Putting your best foot forward when you are being so closely inspected involves more than presenting an error-free resume and wearing a nice smile. Here are the three pieces that fit together to shape how employers see you. Are you lacking in any of these areas?
Job Search Essentials: New Resume, New Suit, New Attitude?
When I was searching for my first corporate job, I was called a few days after an interview and told, "Thank you for coming in, however we’ve decided to offer the position to someone else." I politely thanked her and let her know I appreciated the interview and follow-up call. The next day, I received a call from the same person with a job offer. I remember her words so vividly: "I’ll bet you weren’t expecting to hear from me!" It turns out the other applicant had opted for another offer and I was the runner-up.That was an exciting call and I was so thankful that I handled the initial rejection call so well.
You Are NOT Unemployed! Change Your Approach And Supercharge Your Job Search
In this economy, it has become clear that companies are leery of hiring unemployed job seekers. Research has indicated that they are perceived as unproductive under-performers, which has created a major problem even for highly qualified and valuable individuals who may be laid off.
