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By Susan P. JoyceThese days, it's too easy to get lost in the crowd of job seekers. You apply, and hear
nothing. The problem? If you are qualified for the job, but don't hear back, the problem is usually too much competition. Employers are inundated with applications, mostly from people not qualified for the job they have applied for. As a result, many applicants simply get lost in the huge crowd of applications. Your success
often depends on your qualifications and your ability to differentiate yourself from everyone else who wants the same job that you want. Try to put yourself in the shoes of the employer or recruiter, and approach them with a personal marketing mind-set. Differentiate yourself from everyone else who wants the same job that you want. IMPORTANT: Be sure that you are qualified for the jobs you apply for, so you don't get added to an ignore-this-always-unqualified-candidate list (also known as a "resume spammer" list). How to Avoid Disappearing in the Crowd of ApplicantsView your job search as a sales job -- you are "selling" your work as an employee, and the employer is "buying" your work based on your "features" (skills, knowledge, experience, and accomplishments). Check out these 9 ways to differentiate yourself from other job seekers:
1. Leverage your network to jump to the head of the (hiring) line.Job candidates who are referred by a current employee are hired most often -- MUCH more often than someone who simply applies online. Referred candidates are, in fact, the top source of new hires.Employers often reward employees for making the referral, particularly if the person is hired and works successfully for at least three months. So, before you apply for that next job, check your friends, family, and LinkedIn connections to see if you know someone who currently works
there.
By Marci Reynolds
I recently read an excellent post on the
Conversation Agent Blog called "What PR professionals can learn from dating websites." And, I was just chatting with a girlfriend and my sister about their recent, online dating adventures. This reminded me of my single days (I'm now happily married) when I tried internet dating, and it was "all about the profile." What you did or did not include in your profile could impact your success in meeting "Mr. or Ms.
Right." The goal was to find other singles you were compatible with, and initially, all you had to go on was their online presence. If a potential suitor messaged me and his profile was incomplete, had the same verbiage as everyone else's, and/or had no photo, he likely would not get a reply from me. Profiles that were creative, unique and engaging, and matched my "Mr Right" ideals (e.g., age, geography),
would get consideration. And, when I searched for potential Mr. Rights in dating databases, I used criteria and keywords. Profiles that best matched my criteria showed up in results. Others did not. When I skimmed the results, certain profiles caught my eye based on words and pictures, while others did not. This may sound
kind of cold, but this is the reality of online dating. You are making important, sometimes very quick decisions, based on what you find posted on a website because that is all the information you have available. Does this sound familiar? It should, because the same concepts apply to your online profiles, your job search, and your ability to attract and engage recruiters and hiring
managers. Recommended Reading... - 12 Smart Phone Interview Success Tips by Laura DeCarlo
Often you are given the opportunity to prepare for a telephone interview, but
sometimes they come out of the blue when you answer your phone! Since you may not know when to expect the telephone interview, it is critical that you do not wait to prepare for the interview until you have the interview scheduled. You have to accomplish your goal – selling yourself, your skills, your experience, and your value – with nothing but what comes out of your mouth. Here's how to do that... - Why Do You Want This Job (Plus Sample Answers) by Don Goodman
First of
all, even if the question is not asked, you should clearly know why you really want the job. Consider this as your opportunity to position yourself and gain a competitive advantage over other candidates. A good answer requires some forethought and preparation that will make it easier to answer this question for other opportunities, too. This preparation will also help you focus your job search, essential for success. Don's Career Matrix helps you identify and prioritize the elements to
understand -- and to answer this question in the interview. The year-end holidays can be the BEST time to job hunt, MUCH better than January, because
employers are trying to be fully staffed before the New Year. These 101 tips will give you insight into how to leverage those holiday get-togethers to land a job by January 1. |
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