Top 5 Tips To Follow As A Job Seeker This Week To get Hired

Top 5 Tips To Follow As A Job Seeker This Week To get Hired

Job search is not easy and at times it can be very disheartening every time you fail to get a call. However, there are some things you can do to improve your chances of getting the job and coming out ahead of the rest of the job seekers.

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Here are some tips for job seekers

1. Do Some Research

It may seem like an obvious thing but failing to do sufficient research on the company you are interviewing at will drastically reduce your chances of landing the job.

Whenever you are invited for an interview, it is important that you research the organisation so that you can boost your chances of landing a job.

It is important that you learn what the company is about. This is a question that will come up during the interview so it will pay to have an adequate answer.

2. Check Social Media Pages of The Company

It may seem like an odd thing to do but doing this will help you get a clear picture of how the company operates and what is going on in the organisation.

Not only that, but this is a great way to find out about job openings. Most companies nowadays use LinkedIn to find candidates to fill certain positions so it is advisable that you go through such pages and you can even go as far as introducing yourself to the hiring managers. It is important that you do not cross the line however.

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3. Be Active On Your Blog or Site

Posting on your social media platforms and blog about topics related to your field of interest be it procurement, HR or even IT, will show that you are truly passionate about your career.

Most organisations want to see that you are passionate about your field. Even if you are in the accounting industry you can have a blog that focuses on accounting. This will ensure you have an upper hand compared to the other applicants.

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4. Have a Good CV and Cover Letter

This is a song that you have heard way too many times but sadly most people still make the same mistakes.

No matter how qualified you are if your CV or Cover Letter does not look professional or is does not show your qualifications and skills well, then your chances of getting a job are very slim.

So take a look at your CV and Cover Letter and ensure they are not running your chances of getting a job.

5. Avoid Careless mistakes

When it comes to job search the mistakes you make can cost you a good job, therefore, you need to avoid making careless mistakes as much as possible.

Take, for example, recently I saw someone send in a CV but on opening it, it was upside down. It may seem like a small mistake but in reality, it is a big one. Upon seeing this, the hiring manager didn’t even bother reading it.

Hiring managers do not have a lot of time to spend on your CV, therefore you should ensure that you make looking through your CV easy.

In today’s job market you need to show that you are not like everyone else. That is the only way to ensure you better your chances at landing a job.

Figure out what makes you unique in your field and strive to make that apparent in every application you make.

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