To succeed in today’s global marketplace, companies must hire
the best and the brightest. Having talented employees can make
the difference between success and failure.
Job hunting in this new economy is competitive, dynamic,
results-driven, and requires your best efforts. In the past,
jobs and careers were permanent, stable, and predictable. Today
all of that has changed. Jobs, careers, and the world of work
are transient, unpredictable, and involve risk. If you want to
be successful, you have to take smart risks, know the rules,
and play by them.
To set yourself apart from the competition, follow these
job-hunting tips for the new economy:
1. Know what you have to offer. What are you selling? What
specific skills, experience, and knowledge do you bring with
you? The question employers want answered is: “What can you
do for my organization?”
2. Create solid marketing materials and package them well. Does
your résumé present specific accomplishments, complete with
results that demonstrate what you can do for a potential
employer? If not, why not? Is it clean, neat, and easy to
read?
3. Make it easy for employers to hire you. Think about a variety
of options that could work for you and the employer. Keep an
open mind about when, where, and how the work could be done.
Cutting off the discussion too early can result in lost
opportunities. Whereas maintaining an ongoing conversation
can lead to innovative solutions that suit both parties.
4. Take the initiative in selling your services. Let people know
what you have to offer. Give employers a reason to talk with
you; they need to know the benefits that hiring you will
provide them. Be prepared to offer that information, even
if they don’t ask for it.
5. Think about the employer’s needs, not your agenda. Never mind
your agenda (getting a job), think about their agenda (solving
a problem). What problem are they trying to solve? Describe
how you can help. Then follow up, follow up, follow up.
Apply these job hunting tips and you are sure to set yourself
apart from the competition, shorten your job search, and find
the work you love!
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