Are You Seeking Gainful Employment?

10/31/2019

Seeking employment or changing careers can be stressful if you don’t do it strategically.

Here are some things to help you get through those trying times.

Make sure your LinkedIn profile stands out; always include a decent smiling photo of yourself. You can find many tips online.
Keep all of your social media content very professional. This doesn’t mean that you can’t add any humor — just make sure that it’s clean.
Avoid getting into strife with others in a professional forum. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion; handle all disagreements tactfully.
Offer likes and valuable comments on other people’s posts. This shows that you’re supportive, resourceful and a team player.

There are many places where you can register and upload your resume online for free.

Another important step in your career search is the interview.

Make sure you:

Your interview starts as soon as you enter the company doors. Make sure you’re polite and respectful to everyone you meet and greet.

Turn your phone off.
Greet the interviewer with a firm handshake, good eye contact, and a confident smile.
Sit up straight in your chair.
Answer all questions with relevance and confidence.
Ask the interviewer at least 3 questions.

For example:

Try this as the interview is about to end.

Restate the value that you’re willing to bring to the company and say:

“Before we wind things up, if you hire me, as a gift to you I’ll make you and this department shine.’’

This phrase is an effective psychology move on your part.

Thank the interviewer and follow up with a thank-you note via email or simply by mailing it.