If you are looking for a job, there are certain practices to consider to help you stand out from applicants with similar educational and professional experiences. Employers look out for applicants most suited for the job scope with the required skillsets to perform tasks efficiently. These are things that coaches can assist you with, should you consider to hire a career coach.
There are many ways to boost your application to catch the employer’s attention. This article reflects on some ways to give you the edge when applying for a job.
Identifying your strengths
Recognising your strengths can be helpful in your job application process. Knowing what you can offer and emphasising it could boost your application. Identify the skills you have acquired from your professional and personal experiences that you can apply to the job you are applying for. If you do not have the necessary skills for the job, you can develop them to meet the requirements of your dream job.
Polishing your LinkedIn
Now, more than ever, people are applying for jobs and creating connections to help them seal a job or be aware of any job opportunities. LinkedIn profiles are used to vet the applicants. Your profile should reflect your updated resume and portfolio to showcase your past works. Using a professional but friendly photo of yourself as your display picture would be more inviting for the employers. You can also use LinkedIn to reach out and create connections to be updated on job opportunities.
Let LinkedIn work for you even when you are sleeping!
Do your research
When you have a job that you are interested in, research the industry to understand the job scopes and offers better. Find out about the skills that you need to carry out the tasks. Doing your background check on the industry will give you a better understanding of what is required to provide you with an advantage for your job application. You can use the knowledge you have attained from the research to emphasise the aspects that would grab the attention of the employers.
Reflecting on your aspirations
Knowing what you want for your career will put you in a great position to get a job. Recognising your interests and goals will give you the proper focus to do whatever it takes to get the job of your dreams. With your motivation, you can use that to work on polishing the skills you already have and introducing new skills to your repertoire. Investing and developing yourself will be helpful when your vast skillsets stand out from other applicants. Employers look for qualified applicants, and if you are over-qualified, there would be less of a reason not to hire you.
Conclusion
Applying for jobs requires patience, determination and a little luck. Not all jobs you apply for will accept you, and sometimes you only get a handful of replies after applying for over fifty jobs. Some people get rejected multiple times and stop trying. Keep persevering to develop yourself and be patient for the right opportunity. However, I always tell my client this,
Luck = Opportunity + Preparation.
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