Some little known tips that job seekers may not know
➔ Most job seekers know the big picture when it comes to job seeking. From resumes and cover letters, to interviews and networking, most job seekers have a pretty good feel for the lay of the land. There are, however, little odds and ends that you may not know – that we are going to share with you now.
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Working with a recruiter is a great way to land a job. But were you aware that recruiters only post certain jobs publicly? They have a lot of openings that are private or confidential that you will have work with that recruiter to learn about.
There are a lot ways to find a job today. Recruiters, online, jobs groups, networking, etc. Despite the many ways to skin the job-search cat, no current job search activity is not perfect. There is nothing that is 100 percent reliable. There are just too many factors involved.
One can never know too much about oneself when job hunting. For example, are you a functional or an industry candidate? Is your job driven by what you do (i.e. sales, accounting, etc.) or by where you do it (i.e. construction manager, retail, etc.) Being clear on this point can save you – and your contacts – a lot of time and trouble.
Not only do you have to know yourself, you need to be able to describe yourself. And this goes beyond what you do: “I’m an accountant.” “I’m in sales.” etc. Do you have specific words about yourself? Leader. Go-getter. Assertive. Quick to learn and adapt. Such words and phrases will tell prospective employers much more about you.
Many employers today are asking candidates to take some form of assessment test. Most of these are trying to find out what kind of person you are, or what kind of employee you’ll be. Some tests, however, may be testing for a specific trait(s), and you may not know, or may not be able to tell what that trait(s) is. The tip? Just go with the flow and answer as honestly as possible.
The final phrase in the previous sentence may be the most important tip of all: just be yourself and answer all questions as honestly as you can. As Abraham Lincoln said, “No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar.”
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