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Mentorship June 18, 2018
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If you’re on the market for a new job, you’re not alone. Whether you were recently laid off or you hate your current job, it is always good to keep looking for jobs that make you and your wallet happy.
Scratch the old black-and-white resume you made in high school these days resumes need to catch an employer’s eye. They are most likely given a stack of resumes so make sure yours is creative enough to stand out.
Use a nice template with clean font to type out your resume. Update it with your job history, accomplishments, volunteer experiences and leadership roles. Also include your skills and a short bio sharing your professional goals.
You may also want to include a small head shot of yourself in the resume to put a face to the name.
In a Career Builder study, “70 percent of employers use social media to screen candidates, up from 11 percent in 2006.” This study also shows employers are constantly looking at their current employees social media sites to see how they are spending their salary and free time.
Based on the study, more than 50 percent of employers haven’t hired a candidate because of their social media or because they couldn’t find their social media. That is something to consider.
Uou don’t need to delete every picture to the point where your looks hacked, but take some time to delete those pictures when you were clearly underage and in a bar in college.
Connections are EVERYTHING. Whether it is your neighbor, family friend or distant relative, reach out to these people and see what they have to offer.
Reach out to businesses you are familiar with and see what they have to offer. Knowing someone already in the company or industry is key. These connections might be online, as well.
LinkedIn is a great tool to keep in contact with past and present employers. It also allows you to connect with alumni and high school friends in a professional setting. Look at their profiles to see where they are in their careers and ways you might be able to land a position within their company.
If you are a shy person who isn’t likely to approach an old friend, check out the Balance Careers eight tips for introverted people trying to network.
Even if meeting with some connections doesn’t go as planned, I’m sure they would teach you how to find a job another way.
Upload your resume to websites like Glassdoor, Indeed or Monster. A lot of companies post job openings along with their description on these third party sites. They make it easy to just click “apply” if you’re interested and qualified in the position.
After you have sent in your resume or applied to a position, let the hiring manager know. This is a great way to get HR’s attention and it makes you seem motivated and prepared while you wait for them to give you an interview.
Include a “thank you” in the email as you are thanking them for their time and consideration. You might not know how many applications they actually receive, so thank them for their time with yours. And of course, make the email very professional. Whether you know the hiring manager or not, make sure they know you are serious about the job.
ENTITY shares more pointers about how to find a job in this article.
These pointers should help you get somewhere in your job search. Also remember, if a job lists specific requirements or qualifications you don’t have, apply anyway. Don’t let that stop you from finding your dream job because you most likely have other skills you can bring to the job they didn’t specify.
