Searching for a new job is always tough, but things could become much
harder with unemployment set to rise as a result of the pandemic and subsequent
recession. There are jobs available, though, so the key will be knowing how to
stand out from the crowd and submit the best possible application. Read on for
a few tips which should come in helpful.
Show That Your Values Align with the Company’s
Having experience and relevant qualifications is obviously important
when looking for work, but you must keep in mind that this will not help you to
stand out when jobs are competitive. Therefore, you need to show that your
values align with that of the company and show that you would be a good fit for
its culture. You should be able to get an idea of this through research,
including looking at the company website and on social media.
Tailor Each Cover Letter & CV
It can be tempting to opt for a scatter gun approach where you fire off
dozens of applications to employers all with the same information, but you will
find more success by casting a line as opposed to a net. This means tailoring
each cover letter and CV to each job application – this will help you to convey
the right information as well as show your attention to detail (it is easy to
identify a generic cover letter and will deter employers).
Prepare Questions for the Interview
The interview is the key stage of the application process but also the
one which many people struggle with. Obviously, you need to dress
appropriately, present yourself effectively and think about what questions you
might face and how you could answer these, but there is more that you can do.
This should involve preparing a few thoughtful questions for the
interviewer
which will help you to learn more, show your interest and show your confidence.
Think Outside the Box
It is tough to stand out from the crowd when there are many people all
going for one position. This is why you need to be creative and think outside
the box to really make your application jump out. How you do this will depend
on the type of role that you are going for, but for inspiration, one
application for a graphic designer at printed banner specialists instantprint made a life-sized roller banner of herself so that
they could “visualize working
with her”. Jennie from instantprint
said that it was “such a creative way to stand out” and it is a good example of
thinking outside the box. Another good example is Adam Pacitti, who launched an “employ Adam” campaign
involving buying a billboard – he secured 60 interviews from the campaign.
Have an Online Presence
Having an online presence has always been important but never more so
than today, during the pandemic, where people are not meeting face-to-face.
Using LinkedIn, and having a professional website and professional social media
channels can go a long way when looking for work.
This post should help you to stand out from the crowd when applying for
a job and hopefully will help you to secure rewarding work. It is tough out
there right now which means that you need to make a strong impression, get your
name out there, and find ways to stand out.
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